novamay
Born Free
Hi, after news that I had been refused a sleeve by the MDT (they want me to have bypass) I have now received a letter from the pschologist who doesnt think a bypass would be good for me. He's offered to meet with me to discuss further, but understands if I don't want to do this. I've now got my OPA with the surgeon on 28th November so I can't get in to see pscyhologist before then. Hopefully at this appointment I'll have a chance to say whether I want bypass or sleeve. But I'm confused at the moment and don't know which would be best.
I would like to find out how other people have dealt with situations where before they would have turned to food, following surgery - either bypass or sleeve.
In the past, when upset, worried, angry etc, I've used food as a release. How difficult is it after surgery to stop doing this? What do you do instead? Is it similar to the being 'on a diet' mentality or are you just not bothered about not having that biscuit or choc when others are tucking in?
I've also read about addiction transfer - I currently don't do drink/drugs/smoking so not sure if this is a risk for me... possibly I could get an addiction to clothes and handbags
I know the phsyical aspecs of the ops and the main differences between the sleeve and bypass, but just want some advice on how to handle (or what to expect) from the emotional/psychological side.
Any advice/info will be appreciated.
I would like to find out how other people have dealt with situations where before they would have turned to food, following surgery - either bypass or sleeve.
In the past, when upset, worried, angry etc, I've used food as a release. How difficult is it after surgery to stop doing this? What do you do instead? Is it similar to the being 'on a diet' mentality or are you just not bothered about not having that biscuit or choc when others are tucking in?
I've also read about addiction transfer - I currently don't do drink/drugs/smoking so not sure if this is a risk for me... possibly I could get an addiction to clothes and handbags
I know the phsyical aspecs of the ops and the main differences between the sleeve and bypass, but just want some advice on how to handle (or what to expect) from the emotional/psychological side.
Any advice/info will be appreciated.