Any Last Minute Thoughts To Help Me?

Most nervous about the SW ( any advice?) I do deal with anxiety and depression - am not medicated ( mine and Dr's choice for years now) and always access help when I feel myself spiraling. ( might as well be honest since my life has become an open book since navigating these waters) - Haven't spiraled for over a year and a half I should add.

As for the Nutritionist - you say they go over it with a fine-tooth comb? What are they looking for? ( besides the obvious that I'm not gorging on junk foods, unhealthy choices etc) It's not like they gave us a guideline or told us what to do to prepare for these appointments - (part of my anxiety - which makes it hard for me to understand - how can you tell us we're not doing the right things if you haven't told us what to do yet?? - besides the obvious).

As always thank you everyone for listening to my rambling thoughts as I navigate my Journey to a Healthier Me :)

Hope you're All Enjoying Some Smiles Today,

InsideOut

With the SW just be honest. You do have issues but are currently handling them with your doctors support. I have found with these appointments it is best just to be honest and work on what they suggest.

Good luck and try not to stress over them

Take a deep breath and relax.  Just be honest with all your appointments.  I don't see you having any issues when you have access to support as needed.

As for the nutritionist, take your food journal (or write what you've been eating over the past week) and they'll go over it with you and suggest any changes you may need.  It may not be junk necessarily, but they may suggest a little more of this, and a little less of that.  The nut basically looks for balanced meals and balanced days.  Making sure that you are drinking enough and getting enough nutrition.  It's something that you may not spot yourself.  And if you are having any trouble areas, they'll make suggestions on what you can do to work on them.  If you have too many trouble areas, you may have to go see her again after working on them.

Cathy

Don't be nervous about the appointments :)  They are there to help.  As others have said, be honest.  If' you're lying to them you're only lying to yourself. 

I was completely open and honest with my journal and the SW.  I now have a second appointment with the NUT and SW.  Neither liked what they saw and felt I needed some time to work on things to be better prepared for WLS.

My first appt. was end of Dec.  My next is tomorrow.  I made some significant changes in that time.  Some people did figure it out ahead of time to change things.  I didn't.  I went in there bad habits and all.  I admit I don't know how to eat, that's why I'm in this situation.  The NUT looked at my journal, she wasn't critical.  She even mentioned that somethings weren't bad, but needed amending.  That's about it.

GL and be honest! :)

Hi, Don't worry, I also suffer from acute depression and anxiety, just answer their questions honestly and also they will probably send your doctor a form to sign stating he will continue to care for you after surgery. I had no issues and neither should you. With anxiety I know its not easy waiting for your appintments, wondering what will happen ect.. it will all work out!! BIG HUGS !!!

Thanks Everyone for the Reassurance!! It really is Appreciated  :)

Just gonna jump on in to this pool and get my feet wet....

Printing out Labels to take with me tomorrow ..... I even took a picture of the rink-a-dink kid size plate and fork and spoon I've been using - hopefully it makes them laugh atleast haha

InsideOut

I bet that they'll tell you you're more prepared than most. I hope you make them laugh too.

Breathe, and honesty, like the others have said, is the best way to go.