Has anyone here tried Telehealth before? I saw someone mention it on a post and also my nurse practitioner mentioned it last week for a counselor. I just said no and didn't ask questions about it. At the time I was mostly saying no to the counseling because I can't leave home very often and their office is a 40 minute drive. I am wondering what Telehealth is like? Do you have to be on video or is it just a phone call? Are the appointments like being in the office?

I think that this is one of the most important things for someone with ambulatory problems. Talk to your doctor's team and get what help you can get on this. If you can get visiting physical therapy to help get your strength up and get moving, and you can swing it with insurance (it should go with a doctor's Rx) do it (do it early, not just after surgery). That will get you a head start on some loss and regaining mobility really helps on the healing and recovery front.

For me, I had to get my mind right first! I was so focused on my next meal and snack...It's pretty much all I thought about.

They have Telehealth meetings these days where you can meet with your doctor and other professionals from the comfort of your home. (Like counselors). I am wishing for you great success! Congratulations on reaching out for help and taking the first steps on your new journey and new life!

Any movement to start is better than none! Just lifting your leg as many times as you can off the bed. Bending and straight both your arms and legs, rolling (as far as you can) from side to side, siting/Raising up as far as you can. Anything you can do to move more than you normally do. But I. The beginning it will be about what you eat that is most important. Good luck!

Thank you. I don't have a pyloric valve so it may not be the best for me. I still have to research more :!