If you suffer from anxiety...

[newme31 26]

What are u doing to get urself through this...my surgery date isn't until 2/20 an I already can't sleep, get chest pains thinking about it etc...I want this don't get me wrong but I don't know how to deal with it all?? Anyone else??

[Colemon70 87]

Yes. I don't even know if I'm approved yet. I have been really anxious about having surgery. I can't help but to think the worst. I'm scared but I know it's for the best! My husband says I will be healthier in the long run. I hope you get rid of your nervousness.

[LatteMadonna 25]

I've been on two maintenance medications for anxiety for a year or so before surgery and I take Vistaril when I have a lot of anxiety. Before surgery it helped to talk to friends who were really understanding, cry, and tell my husband how I was feeling. When I talked it out I felt better. Sometimes Vistaril would be the only thing that really helped. I had to get to a place where I could tell myself that I was going to be doing some hard work for myself and that I would be healthier and more energetic. I'm 7 weeks out today and already off one blood pressure med and have a ton of energy back. Hope this helps.

[deedeemuffin 346]

I spent a lot of time talking to my therapist pre-surgery and also had my psychiatrist up my Xanax dosage temporarily. I also took melatonin in order to sleep. Anxiety continued post-op. Well, more than my usual anxiety. I have dealt with having severe anxiety & panic attacks for about 4 years now. My best advice would be to consult your professionals & come up with a care plan. It's the only way that I have been able to make it through. Best of luck to you!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

My anxiety medication was increased as well but I was assured its just a temporary phase post op and things should be back to normal around 12 months. I'm already feeling better and not needing half of my allowed doses so there is a light

[newme31 26]

So you all stayed on your medications prior to surgery?? Or you dr hasn't said it mY be a prob being on these meds during surgery?

[LatteMadonna 25]

I was told not to take it on the morning of surgery ( just to take my thyroid and BP meds) and to resume the next day. It was fine.

[deedeemuffin 346]

So you all stayed on your medications prior to surgery?? Or you dr hasn't said it mY be a prob being on these meds during surgery?

Yes, I was able to stay on my medications. I have a prescription for Xanax as needed and an antidepressant. I take mine at night so I was able to take it the night before surgery. They didn't have my antidepressant at the hospital, but I was only there overnight. I was able to start taking all my meds as usual the day after surgery. (Which is when I got home)

[*Dean* 1,594]

I think it's only the meds that thin your blood that are a problem before surgery. The lead up to surgery is a pretty anxious time for everyone.

Make sure you do heaps of the stuff that you know helps for you (except eating heaps )

Exercise lots, talk lots. Breath. This is a great thing you're doing.

Good luck,

Deano

[BuffaloCarol 6]

I have heard that after getting sleeved, you have to crush all your pills. Does anyone out there know if it is true?

[.......... 129]

I have heard that after getting sleeved, you have to crush all your pills. Does anyone out there know if it is true?

yes true,

I crushed pills for 2 months stuffed the powder into a spoonful of cottage cheese and swalled straight away.

2 months was my office visit when the surgeon changed things.

[Mastiff_mama 171]

My bff and i were talking on the phone last night....we're both such foodies ....we were talkin about different restaurants and their special dishes...I sort if panicked! Thinking I could never eat that again! Yes I can! We may just have to share some halibut! LOL