carissa_411

Hi All, I'm new to the board but over the last fortnight you have provided a wealth of information and support to every other person who has posted. I'm looking forward to being able to support people in the same manner. Well on to me, I've got my first appointment to discuss the lap band on Thursday and to be honest I'm literally packing myself. I have a history of severe depression and undiagnosed anxiety and the idea of seeing a new doctor and them touching me is a bit overwhelming. I know they are trained to put you at ease but I'm still nervous. I know what you are all thinking that with those psychiatric illnesses that things may be slow going and that Im going to have to be patient but I already have a letter for my surgeon from my psychiatrist saying that everything is fine as she is concerned. All I really have to do is stay calm, and not act like I'm MAD even if I am, LOL!!! I'm also hoping to hear if anyone has been on Lithium during the whole process. My psychiatrist is saying that i'll be fine to stay on it but she is not the one taking it. I want to know if anyone had to have any med adjustments or got toxic whilst they were losing weight. Well thank you all for listening, I know this is long but even writing it down and knowing someone will read it is therapeutic. Cheers Car