Anxiety

Can anyone tell me if it's alright to take Xanax for anxiety after surgery? Blessings! Kim

Hey Kim, First off, You look great!!!! And I take Xanax for my anxiety. It is perfectly safe. A blessing really! So, you should be ok too. It is actually really nice it works so much faster now so you feel better sooner. Hugs, Di

Thanks Di! That is what I needed to know! I took one and it did the trick for sure!!! I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt my pouch. Blessings, Kim

I take it and my doctor says its safe. I take 1/2 of the lowest dose and it keep me calm and relaxed. Best of luck, Robin

Hi Kim, I have heard of others still taking a mild sedative such as yours. But I would ask doc to be safe. Hey I live in Davison too. My RNY is Feb. 5th. Have you had your surgery yet? Good luck with all. Sincerely, Judy R.

Hi Judy, Thanks for the response. Yes, I had my Lap RNY June 22, 2006. I'm feeling wonderful and down 95 lbs. I still want to lose about 30 - 40 more lbs, but at 7 months out I need to step up my exercise to do so! I had my surgery at Henry Ford with Dr. Carlin. He was amazing and did a excellent job. Very few complications..not sure I would even use the term "complication" at all.. I wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery. It is truly a blessing! Kim

it's okay as far as WLS is concerned, assuming you are under a doctor's care and have a prescription. it's very addictive drug with a very long half life. I'm not positive but i think it has surpassed Valium as the most abused drug in the country (it's closely related to Valium) and there's a very large black market demand for Xanax.

Thanks.. Now I know I can bring in a little extra money as a "street pharmacist!".. (just kidding) I have been under a doctors care for anxiety for years. I found a prescription I had pre-rny and was very thankful as my anxiety has been through the roof lately. I used to take valium, but it doesn't do anything for me... xanax seems to do the trick when I need it. I don't have an addictive personality..so I'm not concerned. One prescription can last me for a year. I honestly don't even like to take tylenol... just my vitamins and calcium..but unfortunately my anxiety is an ongoing problem that doesn't just go away on it's own. I don't seem to have the depression that I had, but my anxiety is a different story. Blessings! Kim

hey Kim Haven't seen from you in quite a while. How have things been going? I have my first appt with Dr. Carlin next wed. Did you like him? I have only heard wonderful things about him. give me a holler and let me know how things are going for ya Dawn

Hi Dawn, To say that I like Dr. Carlin is an understatement. I LOVE him!!!! You will too! There is nothing not to love! He is excellent at what he does, very personable, caring, patient and sweet. I actually miss him! LOL I never doubted his abilities for a minute. Dr. Genaw is wonderful too.. and Henry Ford is great. I"m feeling very good... I'm down 95 lbs and still have about 30 - 40 more to go...but need to excercise. I can eat pretty much anything I want in moderation, and if something doesn't agree with me, my pouch lets me know. I don't really dump..but feel a bit yucky for sure. I'm very thankful for Dr. Carlin and this procedure. It is a true blessing. Take good care and let me know how your appt. goes! Blessings, Kim