Anxiety Centering In The Stomach--2 Years Out

[anniemay 150]

I've had this for years. WLS has actually improved it some.

[Kaj 88]

I have been a bit nervous about how my surgery will affect my anxiety, I keep it pretty much at bay with my meds and the only times it flares even mildly are times I haven't eaten regularly or kept to a regular sleep schedule. Two of my meds are time released and I've read such varying comments from everyone about my meds, but I took one of each of the 4 to my last surgeon's visit and he didn't seem to think I would have an issue with taking them as long as I took them one at a time and spaced a bit apart. I'm still nervous about it though.

[ncbec 1]

Kaj, It's OK to be nervous. I have to tell you that this surgery is one of the best things I ever did for myself in my whole life. It gave me back my health. I didn't have anxiety issues until I was two years past surgery, and still do. My doc has tried different anti-depressants, and an anxiety drug. Though my angst is better, it is still pretty bad sometimes. It didn't start until I sort of had some PTSD from a terrible job I had.

My only regret about my gastric sleeve is that I didn't do it when I was much younger--I was 58 before I could have it done. But better late than never! I wish you the very best in your new journey, and way of life!

[Kaj 88]

Well considering I am pushing 61, it is pretty much now or never for me. :/