Finally approved but terrified!

[LessofKat 38]

Have gone through everything I need to for the surgery, now all I need to do is pic a date!! I am so afraid of anxiety and depression after surgery. I already have pretty bad anxiety now, does anyone have any suggestions?

I've always been big and I really want to lose weight because of all the health problems that run in my family. My highest weight has been 292 but I'm currently at 286.

[Sandra 0]

I can relate to your anxiety ..I'm going thru the same thing. My date is Oct 16 ..8 days away. I have been jumping thru hoops for a year now and was ok'd just yesterday. I have also had depression after previous surgery. I worried I'll not lose, scared I'm gonna lose my hair, etc. etc. Same as you I have always been big..I don't know how to be thin.

I read all the posts and go to a support group and know my life will change and I have faith in my surgeon and the people here that I can do it..and so can you. I don't know how old you are but your fortunate to have the surgery before any health problems arise. Good luck..we are both doing the right thing.

[TurnThePage 220]

Talk to your PCP or therapist about your anxiety and see if meds might be helpful. This would be a good time to do some reading about stress management. Your hospital or community may offer stress management classes, yoga or other tools. Writing a journal is also a good way to identify your worries. Once you clearly articulate them, you can use your critical thinking skills to see their true insignificance. You can use the only 2 columns on paper exercise to identify the concern and then in the other column, offer yourself counter-arguments and solutions. Then... Leap! And the net will appear!

[LessofKat 38]

Thanks y'all I called today and set the date!! 10-30-13 is it!! I have an appointment with my therapist on the 15th. No turning back now!!