Tiernan1212

Hi everyone, I'm just starting on my research for weight loss surgery, and just requested my first appointment. I've been reading through posts here and am curious how pre-existing mental health issues played into your surgery decisions. I am diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, but have found a good med combination and am stable overall. Most of my depression issues relate to my weight and self esteem. How has the pre-op, actual surgery, and short and long term post-op impacted your mental health? Sent from my SM-G988U using BariatricPal mobile app

That's a great plan, I'm definitely going to keep all my doctors informed about everything.

Oh thank goodness!!! Those one a day vitamins are HUGE lol

I'm so glad you said something! I take one med 3 times a day (super tiny pill), and two meds once a day. One of the meds is a bit on the bigger side, so I was wondering how that would affect my stomach.

I just called today to schedule my consultation appointment! I'm not concerned about qualifying since my BMI is 44 and I have high blood pressure and cholesterol. I will have to jump through insurance hoops, but they're checking into all that before I actually schedule my appointment. The only person I've told is my partner, and he is very supportive of me no matter my choices. He's happy with me the way I am (and I truly believe him), but he understands the positive impact it will have on both my physical and mental health. I don't plan on telling anyone else until everything is set and scheduled, and even then it will just be my kids and my parents. I'm so happy you posted this because I'm sure he'll be happy I've found other people to constantly talk about this with lol. Im sure I'm driving him nuts! Sent from my SM-G988U using BariatricPal mobile app

The place I'm looking at for my surgery seems to have a very comprehensive team, including a psychiatric. I'm absolutely going to be open and honest about my mental health. I have an appt with my NP next week, so I'll talk to her about it then as well. It sounds like you have a great plan, thank you for the pointers! Sent from my SM-G988U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you SO much for your input! It's taken me 5 years and tons of medication combinations to get to a place where I'm stable, and positive (for the most part). Now that I have the mental part under control, it's time to focus on the physical part. About 10 mins ago I finally got the courage to call and schedule my consultation appt! They were so nice, and it really relaxed the anxious feelings I was having about the whole thing. Sent from my SM-G988U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you both very much! I'm in a good place right now, but I had read that post surgery depression can get worse. I'll make sure to keep in close contact with my psychiatric team throughout and after surgery. My main depression obstacle right now is an extreme lack of energy and a lot of sleeping. My mood is fine, and I'm sure it could simply be the weight that's so draining. Sent from my SM-G988U using BariatricPal mobile app