Anxiety Attacks after DS
Part of my approval process included meeting with a psychologist to make sure I was prepared for the pre-surgery process, and the post-op changes. I know people have had to delay their surgery because of some issues that needed to be worked out, but it all for our own good. I don't know if that is part of the process you have to follow as well, but I'd find someone to talk to about your anxiety attacks. Everyone will experience some kind of nervousness prior to surgery, it comes with the territory. Some have experienced some depression afterward, but that too should go away. I empathize with you, I've had those attacks as well, but none prior to or since surgery. Again, I suggest you find someone professional you can talk to, maybe the doctor can advise you if they don't have a psychologist in their practice.
Thank you, Nancy T. We have discussed the possibility of setting me up with a psychologist. It's a bit difficult as my surgery is in a town 2.5 hours away from me. I will be talking with a social worker to have me put back on the waiting list for a psychologist closer to home. In the meantime, I will be followed closely by my family doctor.
My surgery is in 8 days so I definitely don't want to put it off. Many people refused the surgery as it's Christmas. This, in turn, opened the door a little faster for me. I don't take this opportunity lightly.
The problem with panic attacks is the fear of the next one. I guess, even though I haven't had any in a very long time, subconsciously, the fear of the 'next one' has always been there. I'm sure I'll find a way to deal with all of this. It's all kind of surreal to me right now, as, until I got the call with the surgery date, I had a hard time believing that this day would ever even come.
I hope you, and everyone reading this, have/has a very Merry Christmas and I wish you all the very best in the New Year.
