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08-11-2006, 05:48 AM
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| Newbie |  Greetings from GERMANY! (newbie wannabe) Hi everyone, I'm very encouraged by all of your stories. I have NOT had the surgery, although I am very seriously considering it. I have an appointment tomorrow. I am 43, new grandma (OMA in German) and mother of 4. What can I say about my weight that you all haven't felt or heard. I'm at the tail end of my disgust and depression..and am hoping that I make the right decision. Has anyone been in therapy afterward to curb the emotional eating triggers? or any other reason that might be helpful...without violating your privacy of course. Thanks so much. Janet |
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08-11-2006, 06:34 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     | Well so glad you found us JANET! I look forward to getting to know you more thru your posts. I took some therapy sessions with a weight management counclor from april to june.....and she was a bariatric surgery patients herself so she really knew the issues. I hope to start back up in the fall. I also here in the states attend many support group meetings to help with the ups and downs this journey brings us. LOOK forward to getting to know you thru your posts. hugs
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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08-11-2006, 07:13 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, Janet, thank you for joining us. I hope you'll settle in and make yourself at home here. Good luck on your search and research. Here's a thread on emotional issues post op, if you care to check it out. Post op therapy will help you with your weightloss immensely, so don't be afraid of facing them. Being honest with yourself is the best way to win this fight. (((((((HUGS)))))))) May your journey go well.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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08-11-2006, 07:20 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Near St. Louis, MO
Posts: 633
Weight Statistics June 17, 2005 Start Date:
June 17, 2005 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 313 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
140 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.7284345048 % % Lost:
don't have a set goal date, I take it day by day that way I don't get discouraged Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 57.2421956296 BMI Start:
31.6386576483 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome Janet. There are many that do go into therapy for their eating afterwards. In fact, I am looking into finding a good person for myself. If there is anything we can help you with or answer any questions, please feel free to ask away!
__________________  ShelleyHe who finds diamonds must grapple in mud and mire because diamonds are not found in polished stones. They are made.   |
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08-11-2006, 08:13 AM
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| Super Moderator | Janet, I just noticed. You are the 500th member here! A great milestone for this site, so a celebration is in order! 
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'l bit 'bout myself |
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08-15-2006, 09:53 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA
Posts: 2,495
Height: | Welcome to the site Janet. How do you like it in Germany? There is always the possibility that I could end up in Ramstein Germany since that is an Air Force base that is big for my husband's job. I have had the surgery in April of this year, and I am currently trying to find some help in the therapy aspect right now. It is hard to find ways to outlet your frustration now that you can't eat. I did start to replace eating with exercise, but now I am trying to rest an injury and have noticed myself lashing out and swearing a lot more than usual. I told my neighbor that the less that comes into my mouth...the more swearing comes out of it. Janae |
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08-15-2006, 11:51 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 | Aww dont worry JANAE! the mood swings are all related to the rapid weight loss and body changes going on. HANG in there and your not alone with feeling this way i had them alot and now seems to be settling into a TOM thing.
__________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass |
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08-15-2006, 04:50 PM
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| Guru In Training | I totally agregg with Lisa, mood swings seems to go with any surgery and even I cried one day when my disability check from work didnt arrive when I thought it should. it did the next day... I always tell myuself " its ok to cry now and then.... kinda cleanses the soul Peggy/F spending money
__________________ Peggy Be who you are and say what you feel Because those who mind , don't matter And those who matter ...don't mind... Dr. Seuss |
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08-15-2006, 06:31 PM
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| WLS Master Guru | Hey Janet. Welcome to the board. You will find great advice and answers to your questions here. I am a year out, and still get great inspiration from so many people here. Where are you in Germany? I have a sister in Cologne. I hope to go visit there someday soon. Hope to see you here posting often. S
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08-15-2006, 08:52 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 372
Weight Statistics July 11,2006 Start Date:
July 11,2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 235 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
103 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.829787234 % % Lost:
July 11,2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
22 BMI Current:
22 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Janet and welcome. I actually have a therapist and tried starting before the surgery but the surgeon beat me to it. just kidding but i did have the surgery before I could get in. It is really helping me with so much, still have the blues but I have her so I know when they go from the blues to anything that might be more serious. SO far so good, and I am 5 weeks out today. Make yourself at home. I am married to a German man and my mother in law is off the boat from Germany. |
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