My name is Cathy and I'm pre-op

[cdngal]

Hello All!

My name is Cathy and I'm pre-op at almost the very begining. As I am Canadian, I may not have to worry about somethings as my American friends, but we all have the same battle in common. My doctor just laughs at me when I tell her to just give me a new body. It's a good thing she gets my sence of homour (sorry, it's the Canadian spelling).

As I'm relativly new to chat groups, I'm still learning the system, and in some cases, the lingo. I will eventually stumble on the controls to either post a photo or do the avitar (I think that's what it's called) thing.

I look forward to chatting with people, and hopfully getting some good diet tips.

Take care!

[MsJacquiiC]

Hey Cathy and welcome to The Journey! Click the "My Account" link on the 2nd navigation menu above and it will drop down a selection of links for you, including the Edit Avatar and Edit Your Profile Details links. You can add pictures easily via the start a photo album section. The Frequently Asked Questions section may be of help too. The forum has so many features and such a FAQ is needed if you're not familiar with the format LOL

At anyrate - Great to have you as part of the WLS Journey Community! Which surgery are you going for? Have you started the pre-op diet yet?

Let me know if I can be of help with forum navigation = I'll be happy to assist

Jacquii.

[cdngal]

Thanks. It's great to have a place to look for information, talk with others going through the same thing or a different choice and being part of the different journeys. It will help in possibly having an idea of the different hurdles that may be forth coming.

Well, my first visit with the Doctor, he wanted to know what I knew about this kind of procedure. I apparently knew a little more than the average person, however I knew, and he told me, I did not know everything. He gave me a website to read up on what they were doing (the three options), and advised me to do some more research.

Well, I'm going with what I think I'll comfortable with the sleeve process. I know I need help in weight loss (dang, I managed to quit smoking by myself). I'm not on any pre-op diets yet. That will be interesting, some places have you on a restrictive diet, and others, have you on weight loss drinks (optifast). I'll have no problem with the drink option.

My next appointment with the doc is in about three weeks (mother's having surgery the week before, so no can do). Apparently, with this visit, we will be talking a little more in depth about my choices. I think this is where he'll talk about pre-op diets and getting me into see the dietician and psychologist.

Registered Dietitian A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition; A person who has studied diet and nutrition at a college program approved by the American Dietetic Association, completed 900 hours of supervised practical experience accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education, and passed an exam to become an R.D. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The term "nutritionist" is also widely used; however, the term nutritionist is not regulated as dietitian is. People may call themselves nutritionists without the educational and professional requirements of registered dietitians.

[MsJacquiiC]

Very nice = progress. The journey has started so congrats on that! It's interesting - I stopped smoking the day of my first surgeon consult. He told me that I'm a perfect candidate for WLS - but no way would he operate on me if I was still a smoker... Interesting - because I wonder if he told me, "stop eating so damn much!" if I'd been able to simply stop gorging myself on carbohydrates LMAO

Anyway - it's nice to see you progressing. Some surgeons require certain pre-op diets. Mine didn't require anything - only the prerequisite dietician classes as mandated by insurance. Different doctors have different programs - but the big picture = more similarities than differences as far as post-op

I'm not too familiar with the sleeve gastrectomy other than to know it's a more "complicated" procedure. There's also the surgery that combines with the duodenal switch as well --> WLS Videos -- Definitely nice procedures that will certainly help obese & morbidly obese with maintaining weight loss. So good luck and let us know as you progress! I'm so excited for you!

Jacquii.

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Registered Dietitian A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition; A person who has studied diet and nutrition at a college program approved by the American Dietetic Association, completed 900 hours of supervised practical experience accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education, and passed an exam to become an R.D. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The term "nutritionist" is also widely used; however, the term nutritionist is not regulated as dietitian is. People may call themselves nutritionists without the educational and professional requirements of registered dietitians.