Hi this is a really personal thing but i need some support so I am reaching out. I was banded on 11/20 and I am starting to realize the extent to which i self medicated with food. I suffer from anxiety and depression and about 5 days after surgery I started having panic attacks and terrible depression. I am working with a psychiatrist on medication but I was wondering if anyone out there has had a similar experience after surgery?

Please do get help with this. And beware, it is easy to turn to alcohol during this time. I myself had to give it up completely. I practice deep breathing and I see a therapist for my divorce. Life is very stressful and without my old comfort, food, I don't want to turn to anything else dangerous. Take care and keep posting.

Thanks for the response. I don't drink alcohol anymore I've been sober for three years. That's why taking away the food (my last crutch/ addiction) has been so hard. I think I'm just having buyers remorse about the surgery because there are so many negative posts and experiences shared here ????.

Nope. WLS was absolutely the best decision for me. It's hard but living obese was so much harder. You can do this. Just surround yourself with support and keep to the program. Once the weight starts coming off you'll feel better. I did!

If you ate having these symptoms do get an evaluation from a psychiatrist and find a good counselor. That's a good start. Also if there is group counseling after you Hebe been in counseling for awhile that can be very helpful too. Don't forget to get involved in supirt group for weight losses surgery. Good luck you can feel better!

Keep in mind the posts you are going to read are either from person who wants to be helpful and share info or those who have had bad experiences. I'm a RN so i may see the sickest folks of a certian condition but that is not the majority others can be living workout issues from their conditions. So those posting their bad stories are not the norm.

Sorry my phone lines to type ate instead of are.

Sorry its 4am had lap band yesterday. Didn't read you are working with a doctor please find a good counselor too. My counselor had me read some good books that helped me for depreddion and anxiety.