New.Kinda.

Im new to this forum but ive used the web-site for sometime now. I figured ill just stop in and introduce my self. I am Adam but go by David. I have Anxiety but not to an extreme. I also have UC (ulcerative colitis) ive had that for a little over three years now and its gotten to the point i have to hae surgery. Im having surgery in a few weeks.

No need to be saddened. I choice myself along with my GI doctor to have it done. Ive waited such a long time for this.

Hey David-M and welcome to Healingwell. I too have Crohns disease and found that my anxiety has increased with my disease. I am always worrying about the what if's. Xanax helps me on those bad days to feel more peaceful, maybe you can ask the doc about that to help calm you before your surgery. I am due to have a total knee replacement within the next 2-3 months and I can tell you my anxiety has been a little more active since I went onto the surgical schedule. So even though you are looking forward to feeling better, maybe you are like me just a little nervous of the upcoming surgery and all the what if's. Wishing you much success with your surgery and that it leads to a long remission. Hugs!