Yolanda1209
New Member
Hi, All,
I'm a former bulimic/ anorexic who now needs bariatric SX. I'm at the very beginning of my journey (only met with my surgeon 1 week ago). Full disclosure- I also have an anxiety disorder which makes it difficult for me to be around a lot of people for a long time. (Hence the online support group). I only have 1-2 close friends, and when I told them about my decision to have surgery, they both became very negative about the idea. It's to the extent that I am no longer comfortable discussing the topic with them. Has anyone else ever experienced this? If so, how did you deal with it? I should say that I have an amazing, supportive husband, and I have discussed the topic with my mum. (My family is lovely, but they aren't known for their support). So... how do I handle the challenges of this completely life-changing journey without much support? Do I become BFFs with my medical team and schedule extra therapy sessions? Any advice appreciated! Thanks! Sorry!
I'm a former bulimic/ anorexic who now needs bariatric SX. I'm at the very beginning of my journey (only met with my surgeon 1 week ago). Full disclosure- I also have an anxiety disorder which makes it difficult for me to be around a lot of people for a long time. (Hence the online support group). I only have 1-2 close friends, and when I told them about my decision to have surgery, they both became very negative about the idea. It's to the extent that I am no longer comfortable discussing the topic with them. Has anyone else ever experienced this? If so, how did you deal with it? I should say that I have an amazing, supportive husband, and I have discussed the topic with my mum. (My family is lovely, but they aren't known for their support). So... how do I handle the challenges of this completely life-changing journey without much support? Do I become BFFs with my medical team and schedule extra therapy sessions? Any advice appreciated! Thanks! Sorry!