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A little worried

Talia121

Talia121

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I'm really prone to anxiety and depression..even to the point that I am under medication to deal with it. I'm concerned in the first few weeks I'll have it so bad I'll want to give up.. Been reading on people's first few weeks and they seem nightmarish..so not looking forward to that..anybody with any advice or good comments reply plz thanks
 
In the beginning just keep remembering that "this too shall pass". It is hard and you can do it. The suffering afterwards is far shorter than the suffering we would have from not doing it.
In the hospital, drink and walk as much as possible even though it hurts. Hug a pillow to your stomach, it helps with movement. Use anything the nurses give you to help with pain, cold packs, hot towels, take advantage of it all. The painful part lasted me about 5 days. I would do it again! It is much easier to eat right portions now.
 
@Talia121 girl I am 12 days away from surgery and I can say that I am nervous just as you I suffer from anxiety and depression as well and I have the same concerns as you do and yes the recovery process seems a lil overwhelming but I have to get the negative out of my head but you have to remember that there is a BIGGER PICTURE remember why you started this journey to start with ,remember that the good out weighs the bad and most importantly know your not alone....
 
AnnieLuv said:
The painful part lasted me about 5 days. I would do it again!
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I'm 100% with you Annie! :)

Some people do have difficult recoveries but I don't believe that's typical. Everyone has hiccups but keeping an positive attitude, being excited for the amazing changes coming your way will make getting past them much easier. Why waste your time worrying about various complications that may never happen to you? Cross that bridge only if you have to. Torturing yourself like this is probably worse than anything you'll face. ;)
 
dianeseattle said:
It's Tasha, right, not Talia? I was calling you Talia before because it was in your handle.

Anyway, Tasha, every person here has a unique experience.

As always thank you Diane and it can be either Tasha or Talia bc both are my name. You are truly an inspiration..now knowing the things you have suffered from gives me high hopes and I feel so much more confident in this situation as I too suffer from many of the same things you mentioned. I won't let these things perturb me from doing what I know is best for my life and thanks for the confirmation love..
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