So today I saw the psychiatrist for my anxiety. Looks like I need to get that under control first. After 2-3 months then I will start psych evaluation and fry too move forward with lap band

Good luck on your journey! I hope everything works out well for you!

I have a panic disorder and it did not cause an issue with my banding. I also quit smoking and am on wellbutrin (that will cause anxiety). I was a cash pay, that might make a difference.

I have an anxiety disorder as well. I did notice an increase in anxiety for a short period after surgery. Oddly, it was at night prior to sleeping and waking from sleep. I didn't have full blown panic attacks, just some anxiety.

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So psych put me on trazadone at night and Zoloft during day. Haven't discussed meeting the other psych for the evaluation for lap

Band yet:( guess no one at kaiser will discuss it yet until anxiety under control

Update: yay today saw my psychiatrist and she ok'd me to get the referral to the surgery center! They should be calling me tomorrow to schedule my orientation!! I'm so happy