Ptsd And Pre-Op

[babymamaT 0]

Hey everyone! I was really excited when I found this app! All of your words and ideas have bee really helpful.

I am getting ready to have my surgery in january and I'm beyod excited. This will be the second biggest change of my life (the first being my son). i am just concerned because I am a single mother with severe depression and PTSD and I wanted opinions from other moms and how they coped after having surgery (emotionally wise). Everyone is kind of skeptical of the surgery and I am trying to ignore all the negative feedback but im the type of person who takes things completely person an need to please all. I can use all the guidence I can get.

Thank you and God bless

[slowtogo 301]

Support can help you get through this. The surgery has some amazing results and changes in store for you. This group is amazing. Just remember, this walk is a journey, one step at a time.

[msixkiller 96]

I agree with slowtogo and welcome to the group!

[cnocon 36]

I'm sorry about the emotional turmoil you are experiencing. I'm not a mom but I have personal experience with these kinds of issues. And honestly, the only way forward is counseling (for depression, PTSD), medication if necessary, and support groups for WLS patients. I spent so much of the time - the years - that I was severely depressed thinking something external would save me. A boyfriend, getting in to a certain college, etc. Even when my circumstances changed, and I had all those things, I still couldn't escape myself. You have to decide to fight for yourself, and this surgery is a good step toward that, but definitely, definitely, definitely take an hour each week (you CAN make time) to go to counseling or a support group, hopefully two or three hours for both! You deserve and need that kind of support. Good luck on your journey and we're all with you

[Bert_n_ernie 60]

I too have PTSD as well as depression and social anxiety disorder. I am also Bipolar w/ schizophrenic tendencies. For the most part since my surgery things have improved. At times I will become extremely agitated and that's when I realize I need to eat. Counseling is the only treatment for PTSD. I take Effexor for the depression,anxiety, bipolar. At first my symptoms were way out of whack but as my hormones regulate I am doing better. The more I lose the more I feel happy but, exercise is key! If I don't get my daily dose of endorphins I feel down.

New Life Started 07/24/12

[1972 17]

I'm not a. Mom but I do have PTSD and major depression....I had my surg 10/19/12. I can tell you that your illness won't go away but the surgery gives you hope. I'm off my blood press meds and diabetes meds... That in itself has put a smile on a hopeless situation. I stay in treatment. And take it one moment at a time. No regrets.