Stress relief?

[hopeliveshere 294]

All i have left to do before i go back for my second consultation with the surgeon is my colonoscopy on friday and my final weigh in with my PCP. I am feeling so tense and anxious. Everything on my body feels tense my head my shoulders my back. I feel like all i think about is the surgery.... I just want it to be done already. Any suggestions for stress relief?

[Melissa1234 69]

I have found preparing for the surgery to be a stress reliever-buying Vitamins, Protein powders, etc. You could get a massage or learn to meditate. Hope it gets better for you soon. I find this whole process very stressful. I'm just waiting on my day, oct 3rd. Hope I don't freak too much at the hospital before the surgery. Going to try to learn that meditation for then

[gmanbat 5,889]

I lke this list:

http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/tc/stress-relief-and-relaxation-overview

[Missylaneous 27]

I am right there with you! I am nervously awaiting insurance approval. This surgery is all-consuming and it is all I think about all day. I feel like my future is hanging in the balance and if I don't get approved I'll plummet to a depression.

I have been checking out this site daily for information as well as researching Protein and drinks and recipes. There is a great thread that was started to include places to get free samples:http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/90613-list-of-bariatric-nutritional-companies-offering-free-samples/page__st__60#entry973054

Basically I am trying to occupy my time with learning and training myself for better eating habits. Good luck to you and I hope you do well!