Anxiety Issues

Anyone else here have food anxiety/anxiety after surgery? Im 6 months out and have posted about the issues before (just posting it from time to time hoping to catch somone with the same issue to see how they deal with it). I have regular anxiety that sucks really bad but im learning quickly how to controll it. The one thats getting me is the "food anxiety". Almost every time I eat no matter what I eat no matter how or if its seasoned it feels like im going to have an anxiety attack (rapid heart beat sometimes teangling in the lips tongue arms and feels like my throat is going numb and labored breathing so its almost like a anxiety attack/allergic reaction combo). I have tried talking to my sugen several times and all i ever get is " talk to your family doctor" its like once he got his money he doesnt care..... I have also talked to my family doctor several times done several blood tests all is normal. This is a big deal because i associate food with anxiety and i dont get hungy so i put 1 and 1 togeather and say im not hungry and dont want anxiety so dont eat.... YES i know this is REALLY bad because im only getting between 30-45g of protein a day when im suppose to get between 60-70. So if anyone has had issues like or even close to these or know somone who has PLEASE any help would be GREAT.

 Have you talked to a therapist? That may be more helpful than your surgeon since you are saying it is like anxiety. 

i have thought about it but havent yet.

 Therapists can be very helpful in helping to sort out the cause of your anxiety. I would suggest that you inquire with your surgeon or PCP if they could recommend one that specializes in eating disorders. I've gone thru therapy a couple of times and been fortunate to find ones that I "clicked" with. I didn't go for years either! In fact the last time I had about 4 visits and now she checks with me via phone to see how I'm doing!

 A good resource for finding a therapist who specializes in eating issues (and not necessarily specializing in anorexia or bulimia) is Psychology Today's Find-A-Therapist or call your insurance and see who in your area is listed as treating anxiety disorders and/or eating disorders. It almost sounds like eating is becoming a phobia for you and there are specific techniques for treating phobias. However, in a pinch ANY anxiety work may be helpful for you! Good luck!

I had major anxiety around food caused from my band- I thought it would stop after the band was removed but if anything it got worse .
I started seeing a psyhologist that specialises in eating disorders and honestly it the BEST hing I've ever done for myself- I was lucky enough to hit it off with my psychologist but if you don't first go please don't give up, I honestly didn't think I could get past some of my issues and I have( not all yet)

Good luck I hope you can get this under control soon.

 I had my RNY 7/5/12 and have been having anxiety since 2 weeks out associated with both eating and drinking.   My surgeon is great and allows me to call and talk whenever I need to as does the nutritionist and they have helped me work through some things.  It got bad last week and I ended up in the ER with dehydration and hadn't eaten in 4 days.   I saw both my surgeon and nutritionist and had Iv fluids twice this week and feel like I'm finally getting on top of things.  Part of my anxiety has been associated with extreme nausea I've been having and part I've realized is because I'm afraid of side effects and ruining my surgery.  I had surgery to lose enough weight to qualify to be put on the lung transplant list so I associate a lot of anxiety with the surgery failing as it may shorten my life span if it fails.  My surgeon reassured me that a lot of people have anxiety and I need to not worry that it is going to fail because the fact I never feel hungry is a good thing and means the surgery is doing its job as a tool to help me.  He also changed up some protocols for me to ease some anxiety and told me I cold eat small amounts all day to get my required protein ( my nutritionist wants me to do this temporarily and then begin eating meals to prevent over eating later on.). I am a sticker about rules and there are so many about food and eating after that it causes me anxiety so my dr told me to focus 1st on getting fluid, 2nd on getting protein, 3rd on taking vitamins, and 4th on excersice.  He said not to get hung up in all the details.  I think your solution is going to be dependent on why you are having the anxiety but I hope this can help.  And you are not alone in this!

 Also thought I would Mention that on the days I can't eat or need a little extra protein I do drink  a medical grade protein a few times called ProStat 64.  It has all the amino acids needed to help heal and 15 grams of protein in 1 oz.  it isn't the most delicious ever but if it keeps me going I can drink 1-4 oz of anything a day.  I got it at a locally owned pharmacist but I'm sure you can find it online.  I've only had wild cherry flavor.

This has been a lifesaver for me because I can't handle protein shakes and I've tried a lot of different kinds.  


http://www.pro-stat.com/pro-stat_64.asp

I've had every kind of anxiety there is. Mine started as a kid and I was home alot because I'd have a meltdown in class. Since surgery my hypochondria has gone through the roof. Every strange feeling, I'm sure it's something serious. Sigh.

I've been on a variety of meds and once you find the right one it helps alot. I take mine as needed. I'd also suggest therapy as well. If you find a good psychologist, you can tailor your treatment specifically to the anxiety you're going through now instead of just having talk about your childhood forever before you get to the current stuff.