one of these days i'll talk about the band...

...but, there's just not much happening on that front these days.  I have the pre-op EGD on Thursday and the rest of the pre-op testing (bloodwork, nutrition class, etc) next Tuesday.

As a follow up to my previous post about my emotional (un)stability, I saw my PCP yesterday.  I should mention that I absolutely LOVE my PCP.  She actually listens to what you say and it appears that she reviews my entire chart to prepare for our appointments.  I know this because she will often reference something I've mentioned at a past appointment even if it was something that we did not address directly.  For example, yesterday we were talking about my stress issues and how it all started when I quit my job.  She then asked about my husband's long hours.  This was something that I had just mentioned to her in passing almost 4 months ago!

Long story short, she thinks I have MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder).  Basically, I'm depressed and anxious--but, I knew that already.  She has started me on Lexapro, which is both an anti-depressant and an anti-anxiety medication.  She also referred me to a therapist who specialized in depression & anxiety.  While the Lexapro takes 4-6 weeks for full effect, I should start noticing improvement within a week.  I am so ready not to feel "on edge" 24 hours a day!



My husband has been great about all of this.  I had hidden a lot of the deeper emotional issues (daily crying, fights with family, general rage toward all the "stupids" in the world) because I didn't want him to worry.  But, he still has been the victim of some of my mood swings and general crabbiness.  Yet, through it all, he has remained calm and supportive.  He has such an even temperament!--it's the perfect foil to my more passionate roller coaster of emotions.