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Bipolar 2

I started this topic in another section didn't really know where to post it. Anyways, I suffer from bipolar 2 disorder and was wondering if anyone else has pre and post op. I am on medication and have a therapist and a psychiatrist. I was wondering what people's experiences has been. I am having the surgery on June 14th and feeling anxiety

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      I can't answer your question, but wanted to address your comment regarding the stigma of Bipolar disorder. I have been with my husband for 24 years, 10 years ago he was diagnosed as bipolar. I was t

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      Thanks so much for replying. I hope I didn't scare people off by using the "B" word. Just like many judge people for being overweight or obese, they also judge you if you have a mental illness maybe e

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      A diagnosis is a label. I hate labels - a statement that a person is not normal. One of my patients once told me - it is not that I am different it is that most of the world is only ordinary.

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    Juni I'm scared and expecting the depression that I'm going to feel. It's a huge step having the surgery and the experience of being post op the 1st 2 weeks.
    I'll be messaging you definitely,you'll have to give me tips on coping mechanisms. I'm having Bariatric bypass 11th July. Gita xx



    Are you persian Gita?

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    Are you persian Gita?

    Sent from my E6653 using BariatricPal mobile app


    Oops just seen this question!
    No I'm Indian. The town where I live has a ladies boutique called Geeta,the owner is Persian ;-)


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    Oops again,the boutique name is spelt as Gita not Geeta. I am cheeky and say to friends it's my shop ! Lol


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    Im the chick that started this post. Bipolar 2 and im 3 weeks post op and doing great. No regrets!


    I'm glad you're doing well. I'm hoping to have a sleeve in October and I also have bp2 plus anxiety and psychosis. It took a long time to get "stable" and I am a little worried about my meds but glad to know some peoples meds still do OK. Good for you and thanks for posting.

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