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02-06-2007, 06:45 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 198
Weight Statistics 25 Aug 06 Start Date:
Height: 327 lb Start Weight:
124 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
203 lb Weight Loss:
-16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
62.0795107034 % % Lost:
Aug 25th - one year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 54.41 BMI Start:
22.5 BMI Current:
23.29 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Made it to ONE-derland! I made sure now for three days... and it looks like I'm there for good! Weighed in at 199.2 (for a loss of 128 lbs in 5 months and two weeks) for the past three days. WOW! What a great feeling! I haven't been in the one hundreds since high school! But it comes with a price... I'm starting to get really depressed. So much in my life has changed due to this surgery and I'm not adjusting well. I've been doubling up on my depression medications but I think I need more than that at this point. Anyone else struggle with depression? Thanks for the support ladies!
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02-06-2007, 07:20 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | 1st congrats on making it to onderland it is a great place to be. I'm also very sorry that your depression is keeping you from fully enjoying it. I've had some experience with depression but not to the extent that it sounds like you have. I wish you well and that you can find something to make you feel good. We are all here for you any time!! |
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02-06-2007, 07:22 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | WOW congratulations!!!! isnt that the best seeing that number begin with a "1'' i know for me it was 17 years since i saw it and thats a long time and even then i didnt see it very long ...so i barely count it!!!!! As far as the blue STACIE, that was something i had trouble with understanding but it another effect of this surgery. I know for me i didnt quite get why if i lost over 100 pounds i wasnt happy and was emtionally a mess. I took some weight managment councling sessions. SO much goes on at once. IF you need a friend to to talk to feel free to PM or we can even swap numbers! HUGS lisa
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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02-06-2007, 08:03 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: i live in wisconsin
Posts: 578
5' 5" Height: 30 BMI Goal:
| Well....... First off, CONGRATS ON A JOB WELL DONE, BY GETTING TO ONEDERLAND. You deserve all the praise in the world, and by the members here. WAY TO GO!  Secondly, Yes, I have had depression symptoms since my weightloss. Due, to a MAJOR family issue that is currently going on, which I can't talk about, and the fact that my wife is having a really really hard time dealing with my weightloss. Don't get me wrong here, she has been GREAT, through it all. I couldn't have asked for anyone better, than the LOVE OF MY LIFE, to give me such GREAT support through all of this. She now, has a major obsession, and depression, with the fact that she thinks I am going to find someone else now, that I am thin. SOOOOOOOOOO NOT TRUE! I really don't know what I can say to her, and do for her that I haven't already said to her to ease that feeling. For me now, it is becoming that way as well. For different reasons, I guess, though. I am finding it easier now, to let things bother me, since my surgery. WEIRD HUH? ALOT MORE EMOTIONAL THESE DAYS. Hang in there, kiddo. All of us, at one time or another, have gone through a little depression since surgery. A BIG HUG FROM ME! mike |
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02-06-2007, 08:19 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC the best place in the world to live!
Posts: 2,923
Weight Statistics Halloween 2005 Start Date:
4' 11" Height: 212 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.0943396226 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.8141338696 BMI Start:
25.6480896294 BMI Current:
26.2539500144 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | First off CONGRATS!!!!! You are doing amazing. You should feel so proud of yourself. Second it is normal to get a case of the blues, we are mourning our old selves at this point, the security that food used to give us and having to deal with alternative ways of dealing with life issues. All totally normal. However please if its to a point that you feel a need to increase your medications please find a therapist to talk to if your not doing so already. Find support groups in your area to talk to others that are dealing with similar issues. Your talking here which is a good help but not enough. Our lives change so fast and its scary. Tons of emotions go through us on this journey. But know you are not alone. We will get through this together. Keep us posted and keep up the good work.  LittleLisaMarie
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02-06-2007, 09:26 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Congratulations, Stacie, you are doing so well. Have you signed in in the Onederalnd thread in WOW moments? If not, won't you please do so? As for your depression, as a doc, I agree with LisaMarie, if you haven't been talking things over with your therapist, it's best you should. Has your medication been increased by your therapist, or did you increase the dosage on your own because you are feeling blue? If it's the former, discuss the possibility of switching medications. If it's the latter, confirm if it's OK with whomever prescribed the medication if you have not already. Meds don't neccessarily work better with the upped dosage, sometimes, it makes things worse, so, if it doesn't seem to work with you, the effectiveness of that particular med may have reached its limit, so you may need to either switch to, or add something else. Anyway, this is a job for your therapist/psychiatrist. Also, exercise and physical therapy will help boost your mood. I am sorry for the rough going you are having, and I can say that there are some others on this board going through similar issues, though they have not yet found the courage to say so. I can only say that I know so because I have been in private contact with those asking for advice. Do find a local support group where you can talk things directly with those on the same journey. (((((((HUGS)))))))
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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02-06-2007, 10:50 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Posts: 751
Weight Statistics 22 August 06 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 262 lb Start Weight:
156 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.4580152672 % % Lost:
SOON!!!!!!!! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.9672851562 BMI Start:
26.7744140625 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | WAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to Onderland!!!!!!
__________________ Michele Open RNY Gastric Bypass I HAVE A BABY SPOON AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!   |
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02-06-2007, 11:32 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,988
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 333 lb Start Weight:
171 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.6486486486 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
25.9976211073 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Congratulations!!! Stacy.... I'm soooo incredibly proud of you...you have obviously been working very very hard at your journey!! Wow...nearly 130#'s in less than 6mos...I think that should be a record!! Great job!! I'm sorry to hear of the depression...I know that LM & Doc...have given you some amazing advice...so focus on that...if you want to talk - I'd love to talk to you! Keep your chin up sweet friend....you are an inspiration to everyone around you...and here on the board!! Isn't it about time for some NEW pictures??? I'd love to see them!!! 
__________________ Deborah  Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com    |
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02-06-2007, 05:02 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: currently Texas but it's not my home
Posts: 227
Weight Statistics 08/16/06 Start Date:
08/16/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 290 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
166 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.3793103448 % % Lost:
12/31/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46 BMI Start:
33 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Congrats on the weight loss. Sounds like you have some great input on following up on your depression and prayers for you that the fog will soon lift. |
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02-06-2007, 05:23 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 993
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
184 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
34 lb Lb Left to Lose:
27.2727272727 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.0968047337 BMI Start:
30.6158579882 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
| First of all congrats on the weight loss, that is amazing. Seeing as I am preop I cannot give you any advice about post surgical depression, but I do suffer from depression and SAD(seasonal affective disorder) myself. I see you live in Pittsburgh, (I'm originally from Harrisburg) and the winter weather could possibly be a contributing factor. I have friends that tan for a ten minutes once a week and they say it really lifts thier spirits. I'm not suggesting you run out and start tanning like crazy, but ten minutes once a week can give you the broad spectrum light you may be needing. Also you might want to invest in a broad spectrum lamp but they are expensive. I have also put a "grow light" in a lamp and turn it on when I am reading. Try to make this earlier in the day though, I found when I put it on during the evening I couldn't sleep well at night.
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