Anyone having bad anxiety? I can't even function! Horrible panic attacks! ????

Have you always had anxiety

No. Do you have a therapist? I have noticed on this site that many folks do experience anxiety around WLS. Some for the first time and for others it is intensified. If you do experience anxiety, I highly recommend you talk with a counselor or therapist to help you cope with the stress and uncertainty of this process.

Yes always have had it but it 100 times worse now!

@@cjd2010 -- If you have anti-anxiety meds, see the prescriber about increasing your dose. If you have no meds, see about getting them. Extreme anxiety is a crippler, as you've discovered, and probably can be treated so that you can function and enjoy yourself. If the panic attacks are new, you really do want to see someone.

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@@cjd2010 Yes, I do. I've always had anxiety but it's so difficult now. I am seeing a therapist but I wanted to wait until at least january before I start back on anti-anxiety medication. It's our hormones, they're wacky. :/

@@cjd2010 I went to my GP a month before my surgery for anxiety and she put me on a mild dose of anxiety meds Paxil, and it has helped tremendously!! I think I will stay on them.

It does pass for folks.

When your body is squeezing the fat cells for nutrients during extreme weight loss, lots of toxins and hormones are released. Those hormones can be a nasty thing while its happening. Also stored in fat cells are fat soluble Vitamins. That's one of the reasons it is important to keep your blood work appointments while losing weight.

If you are on any meds, it is wise to keep a running appointment with the prescribing Dr as your Rx might need to be tweaked many times.