thiswaywardgirl

Hi guys, I'm all the way in Australia and have been living here for a year already.I'm scheduled to have my sleeve this September and I'm really struggling as to whether I need to postpone it or do it on the due date.I'm doing this by myself and have scheduled ongoing help with the psychiatrist and psychologist (I have depression and anxiety).I also have a very stressful job and so the due date was set around school holidays as well. I would appreciate any advice you can offer,I'm very confused with all this and my mother back home in South Africa is against my due date. Thank you! Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for giving valuable perspective everyone,this helps dramatically.I will take all this into consideration and speak the bariatric team about my concerns.Thank you!!!!???? Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App

I am praying all the time for guidence and protection,my family is too. ???? Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App

I can see your point about postponing,I think my family back home are very scared for me because they're not there to take care of me after the operation.They are suggesting I need to get rid of all my issues before surgery.I don't know if that is realistic or not? Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App Thank you Valentina,you are awesome! Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App

I work for a really popular adult-learning college.They are really strict about time taken off,it's not impossible to do but it will really be taken as a total inconvenience to them.I've chosen the surgery date to accommodate the recovery period as two weeks off from the college would be difficult. Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App

Hahaha,oh my gosh...not,due date....noooo Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for being there,I appreciate it very much. Postponing is based on my emotional state,I am struggling on my diet and have some really sad days.It's been very hard to stay on track,but,I know that everyone on this journey faces hurdles where sometimes they're not faithful to the diet plans.I think my anxiety is the main culprit,but my doc is on top of it regarding meds and psychological help. I'm just scared that I will be really out of my depth. Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the help ???? I think it's going to be really emotional and tough but,this needs to happen.I'll keep praying!

I'm worried about the same thing,except I'm going alone completely.There's no way I can bring my family over for the operation and honestly,I'm scared.Anyone have some advice for going through the process and recovery alone? Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App