Couch 225: 2+2=5, Sheeple!

Awesome blossom!

Today in things I've said in therapy: "I guess I'm trying to be optimistic about being optimistic. That's a very me thing to say, isn't it?" Dr. T (smiling): "Yep, here we are." (Was in response to his saying earlier in session that I'd seemed more optimistic the past few weeks, like thinking about my career and creative pursuits, like with writing.)

Also, ATAT, you got a mention in session today.

Here's my first attempt at brioche buns. Next time I make them I'm going to get fancier and make each one from 3 separate doughballs in a cupcake pan or something haha. But they are delicious, anyway.

They look tasty!

ATAT congratulations

I tried this morning, but I was not able to find any available appointments in my county for the covid vaccine now that it opened up to 55+ today. I tried... at least I'm on a wait list.

I hope it was my opinion of him as a therapist?

Sorry, no (though I have mentioned people's negative opinions of him before!) Was in the context of maybe I should be working on my writing more. And how you'd just gotten an acceptance. He seemed impressed.

Artie maybe this could be your side job in the making!

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Congrats @@

I could share that with him next session, if you like? "You know that person who I said is getting her work published? She also thinks you suck as a therapist. Just so you know."

I was thinking more “is an arrogant douchebag of a therapist.”

You know, stopdog has a real way with words when it comes to describing therapists. I’ll yield to her.

Congratulations @@!!

You have until Monday to figure out the right phrasing, so plenty of time!

All the more amazing when you consider her vocabulary is limited to prey animals: sharks, coyotes, leeches and squirrels.

I would die without you guys. I think my brain would just explode. Like when Chandler wasnt allowed to quip.

So I'm now mostly functional, brain-wise. I swear the anesthesia hadn't fully worn off until sometime in the night Wednesday. I'm mostly human again, now. Still in enough pain that it's difficult to function, standing up hurts a great deal, etc. and my brain is still a little foggy.

I have lots of work to get done this weekend. It's going to be a challenge. I just want to sleep.

I don't think I'm going back to that office except for the mandatory follow-ups for the first year. After that, my primary care doc can check my vitamin levels. Incompetent or ill-informed nutritionists, arrogant surgeon (oxymoron I know), awful communication, the works.

I called the aftercare number with a question Thursday and got a ringing phone. After 15 rings, it told me the voicemail box was full. This is the number they highlighted in yellow on my discharge papers to call if I had questions. I called around a bit and finally got to a nurse, but that's just asinine.

I have very sensitive skin, so I asked the surgeon to use stitches instead of Dermabond. I reminded him that morning, as I had been instructed to do. I'll give you one guess how my incisions were closed...

Despite my awful GERD symptoms for more than 10 years, the surgeon also decided not to do the hernia repair. He "took a look" and thought it wasn't so bad, so he didn't do that part of the surgery. I was only informed this might be a possibility once I was scrubbed in for surgery. Gastric bypass is supposed to be a cure for GERD, but if it isn't, I'll have to find another surgeon any go through insurance again.

Just a lot of not feeling respected and feeling like my wishes count for zip. Felt that way on the floor, too. Not a good Healthcare experience for me. (And usually I do okay with Western medicine.)

I had a surgery in February 2019 at this same hospital and everything went much better. Ooh! I had my sister with me then, they give better care when a person is with you.

Thanks for listening!

Oh Moebius, so sorry to hear. Thats one of the reasons i wont get a colonoscopy - not while im fat. We're not people.

Are you on obesitysurgery? They seem very knowledgeable and helpful. They call nutritionists "NUTS", btw.

No, I'm on a couple of groups on Facebook and they are sometimes helpful but anytime a person has a dilemma, they post "Drink more water!!!" Like, seriously, it doesn't matter what the problem is; within the first 30 comments someone will give this advice.

Hugs (if wanted) Mobius. Gentle to avoid the incisions. I'm sorry that they're not responsive on the phone and didn't listen to your requests. I hope your healing goes well and that the GERD is resolved.