Looking for Re-Assurance - Extreme Anxiety From Medical tests

[Tina_92]

I have done a bariatric surgery recently (6 months ago) ... and I was so anxious something is going wrong ... I got tested a lot, everytime I go to ED they do me at least a couple of Chest X-rays

Lastly my bariatric GP has recommended that I do Liver and Abdomen 4 Phase CT Scans with contrast ... which is HEAPSSSS of radiation ... I did it and once done I felt heaps of regret, since then and I am looking to what I have done to myself .. especially that last year before my surgery I also had a CT Scan in ED 😞 

When I went to my regular GP who was away for so long, she put my anxiety to another level, she told me how I have put myself at a higher risk by going through all these tests, she counted for me the times I have been to ED with chest X rays (about 10 times) and the two CTs mentioning that the last one is HEAPS of radiation ...

I now cannot sleep ... thinking what have I done to myself ... I am only wishing I SAID "NO" or discussed this with the bariatric GP who referred me, or at least let the sonographer knew of my past tests that  have done ... I am so upset and regretting ... she made me feel even worse by her talk .. was crying the whole visit in the clinic 😞

She asked me to stay away from radiation at least the next 10 years unless its EMERGENCY 😞

[Sophie_M]

Hey Tina_92, Thanks for sharing what’s going on for you here. It sounds like you’ve taken some incredible steps in researching and advocating for your healthcare. We’re really sorry to hear that, and we’re grateful for your bravery and openness in sharing here. It’s a really good place to have come to hear from others who might understand some of what you’re going through.  We want to let you know that the Beyond Blue Support Line is here for you 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or online. We’d really recommend reaching out to talk these feelings through and think about creating a Safety Plan for those difficult moments. We’d also encourage you to keep your prescribing doctor updated on what’s going on for you and seek a second opinion from a differing doctor to get some more perspective on your treatment options.   We are here to support you and you are not alone. Thank you so much for sharing here. Please feel free to share a bit more and let us know what is going on for you, and what might help, if you feel comfortable.   Kind regards,   Sophie M