njcardi97

Hello all, my entire life I have suffered from mild anxiety and depression. I have never been on medication for my disorder and overall have been able to manage my anxiety/depression on my own. The psychologist is I feel trying to convince me that my disorders will get worse will surgery and that is why she insist I get counseling beforehand. I am not against therapy I have gone spuratically over my life, but I just don’t feel like I need it. Anyone who has gone through the surgery that their symptoms got worse? I feel like I manage my **** well and don’t need someone else telling me otherwise. Am I wrong?

I am currently scheduled for surgery June18th! yay! I am thinking once I get on regular food to go on a KETO diet. Anyone have experience, Advice if this diet would be a good option? Having some anxiety about after surgery diet

No, there is no harm. I have never had a problem speaking about my disorders. I just want to make my own choices and decide what is best for me and my mental health. I feel as though I shouldn’t be forced to go since, it is making me question my own beliefs about how I truly feel.

Therapy is required for me to get approval, not that I’m against it. I’ve been to therapy numerous times in my life. I just kind of feel at this point I’d only be going to appease the psychologist.

I feel like I am at a standstill. I have all of my requirements completed as of this Thursday the 7th except for my psych. I am required to establish care with a mental health professional, which I personally feel is a waste of time. The Psychiatrist told me they want to make sure I have the appropriate tools for my anxiety/depression before I get the surgery, which I appreciate. However, I have been living with theses disorders for my entire life and I feel that I know exactly how to handle them. I am not sure when I can request another eval, if I can select a different psychologist or if I have to wait for the same doctor to approve me. I am ready to get my surgery date, I keep seeing all these photos online of people successfully completing their surgery and seeing the after photos. I feel so defeated, like when will it be my turn.

Hello my name is Nicole, and I am new to the group. I am in the earlier stages of the sleeve process. I have my psychologist appointment tomorrow and overall I am really excited to go through this process. However, my husband says he is on board, and will be supportive, but in the next breath he says he wishes I could loose weight the "conventional" way. Like I haven't been trying to loose weight most of my life, like he hasn't been there though all the multiple diets I have attempted and failed. He says that he sees the surgery as me giving up on myself. I see it as fighting for my future. I have seen some success with dieting, but the weight always comes back. I feel like the surgery is a way for me to start my future, and become the person that I know is underneath all this weight. I'm not sure how to explain to him how beneficial this surgery will be for me overall. Also I am feeling ashamed of telling people. So far besides my husband I haven't told anyone else because I am afraid they will feel the same as my husband. I fear that I will be judged and really I am just looking for support.

Wondering if this is common? I had my Psych Evaluation and they are unable to approve me until I got through some behavioral therapy. The Doctor said anywhere from 3-6 months. I am wondering if I can get a second opinion? I have never been to therapy and don't take any medications for anything. I really thought this was just going to be a formality. However, I mentioned about 3 years ago I was obsessed with exercising, maybe to the point of being unhealthy. However, now I am back to exercising a few days a week, and have gotten myself to a healthier balance. Is this standard? Any Advice? Thanks