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09-05-2009, 03:25 PM
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| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york
Posts: 71
Weight Statistics all my life Start Date:
bypass on 1/29/09 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
285 lb Start Weight:
220 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
65 lb Weight Loss:
65 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.8070175439 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.3293685121 BMI Start:
33.4472318339 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hey all,
its been a while since i have been here.. I was doin well with my goal but something overall felt unbalanced in my life. Since the surgery I have felt not myself- I seem to get overwhelmed very easily and stressed to the point i wasn't able to do normal day things.
I went the doctor last week- i was diagnosed with panic disorder- he told me he has treated several other people post-op bypass surgery as well. He put on two meds.. not working too well- one is completely making me sedative- im sleepin a lot and the other does nothing. clonazepam and paroxetine
im hoping i get through this- i guess i was so used to using food as an addiction that with it being gone- i feel lost. I dont want to feel sorry for myself- this surgery has been great but man- i feel like this is the thing no one told me about.. its not just a change in your body but your mind has to start all over...
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09-05-2009, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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wow. glad you got that diagnosed and are working with a dr.
the thing about this is, theres no way they could have known you had this issue because before you were coating it with food. i felt the same way about the depression when it hit hard. but truth is, it's always been there. we just actually have to deal with it now as opposed to stuffing our faces...you will find your way.
i hope things get better for you real soon. hang in there.
losing weight is the easy part; figuring out why you put it on ti begin with AND keeping it off...that's the hard part.
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09-05-2009, 03:44 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: alaska
Posts: 18
Weight Statistics 8/24/9 Start Date:
RNY 8/24/9 Surgery Date:
6' 0"
Height:
270 lb Start Weight:
253 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
17 lb Weight Loss:
78 lb Lb Left to Lose:
6.2962962963 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index36.6145833333 BMI Start:
34.309220679 BMI Current:
23.7316743827 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I am glad to hear you are taking care of yourself. Go beyond your regular doctor and see a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for counseling or schedule to see a psychiatrist.
Both are on my regular schedule, both can prescribe, and both are a lot smarter than me.
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09-05-2009, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york
Posts: 71
Weight Statistics all my life Start Date:
bypass on 1/29/09 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
285 lb Start Weight:
220 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
65 lb Weight Loss:
65 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.8070175439 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.3293685121 BMI Start:
33.4472318339 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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thanks ladies.
i actually have a therapist as well, the drugs were given by doc and he said they are to help me until i can cope with things by myself with the help of the therapist and shes good.
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09-05-2009, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North
Posts: 2,180
Weight Statistics August 20, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' "
Height:
210 lb Start Weight:
102 lb Current Weight:
110 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
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51.4285714286 % % Lost:
August 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.0083333333 BMI Start:
19.9183333333 BMI Current:
21.4805555556 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Glad to hear you received a diagnosis & are getting treatment. Things may be a little rocky to start with but once your meds are right & your system saturated I bet you're going to feel a whole lot better. Hang in there & keep you chin up. We're here is you need us.
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09-06-2009, 12:40 AM
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Aw ((((HUGS))))
I've been wondering how you were doing.
Glad to hear from you, sorry of the issues you have to deal with, but again, glad you are in good hands.
What you are finding out is one of the reasons I often say, this is as much, some times even more, a mind trip as it is a physical trip. I'm sure you'll be able to find a good level to be at as your journey progresses further.
BTW, how are your work and studies going?
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09-06-2009, 12:31 PM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York
Posts: 283
Weight Statistics 08/31/2009 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
208 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
118 lb Goal Weight:
68 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.6923076923 % % Lost:
08/31/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index38.0395421436 BMI Start:
25.6035379813 BMI Current:
21.5801248699 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I'm not familiar with Parexotine but I know that Clonazepam is strong. Have you told the therapist about it making you too sedated? It's a harsh reality when you realize how much food controlled your life and now without it you're forced to deal with all the things that food made "go away."
If you're working with a therapist and in conjunction with your doctor on a regular basis, you'll be just fine. And just because they gave you these 2 medicines doesn't mean they are the right fit for you. Sometimes they have to play around with different kinds before they get it right. Just keep them advised of how they're making you feel.
Hang in there! And keep asking questions.
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09-07-2009, 08:09 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SW Pennsylvania
Posts: 146
Weight Statistics January 10, 2009 (pre-op) Start Date:
July 24, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
276 lb Start Weight:
161 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
115 lb Weight Loss:
1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.6666666667 % % Lost:
Dec 31, 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.5426997245 BMI Start:
25.983241506 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Please give your meds some time to work, the paxil (paroxetine) can take 4-6 weeks to give you it's full effects. I've been on it for almost 3 years now and it's done wonders for me. Also, your Dr may have to adjust your dose once in awhile if you feel it's not helping. Hang in there.
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