I'm bipolar, stable on meds (that can be crushed with no changes). My new therapist works with my bariatric clinic and sent a letter to my surgeon stating she's concerned about my psychological history. She said that's all she wrote and the surgeons office would handle it. I'm already nuts how much worse can it get? I know so much about this surgery aside from actually having it, my ex had it. What should I expect? I've already had a psych eval at another bariatric center and I cleared it with no problems. Worried that I should have just shut up about it to my therapist!

Thank you so much for your support!

Kiwi is very right. Sometimes it can be easy to watch all of your friends eat pizza or whatever in front of you and sometimes it just sucks. Sometimes you will just feel like you are missing out. But you gotta just ride it out and think positively.

Another thing that I know is sometimes required for patients is 'plan B'. This is what you will do when you are not able to use all of your old coping mechanisms like smoking' date=' drinking, eating, etc when you are stressed, having cravings, bored, or depressed. You will be much more successful to have a contingency and healthier coping skills. Luckily, cleaning has turned into one of my biggest ones which is kindof a win-win! Also it has been nice to keep little crafty projects handy for those nights when I'm bored and miss snacking.[/quote']

I am already cleaning and I haven't had the surgery. I might have to go clean my neighbors or friends house then. Lol.