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I had LAP RNY on 10/16/03. I weighed 379 (highest weight 390) pounds and my BMI was 73.6 at the time of surgery. I lost 230 pounds in total (with a regain of 30 pounds). I am 175 pounds now. My BMI is now 33.1! A loss of 40.5 BMI points! I hope to lose 50 pounds more. Welcome to my WLS Journey!
Hi all!! on September 30, 2010 6:02 pm
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Prayers Please on January 29, 2008 10:55 pm
Hello My Friends,
We have had some very scary news. My Mom has had some episodes of aphasia (inability to speak or say words). She finally went to the doctor who thought she had had a mini stroke (s). He wanted her to see a neurologist and have a CAT Scan and MRI. Today we found out that she has a brain tumor. The doc says it's been growing for about 20 years! Right now it is pressing on the speech center of her brain. Hence the aphasia. Anyway, she has to go for a consult witth the neurosurgeon Friday and will be having brain surgery next week. The doc said that the tomor appears to be benign! That's the good part.
I am frightened beyond belief! BUT I am sending out positive energy to the Universe and am praying that all is OK. The worst part is hearing how depressed my parents sound.
Please send all your prayers, wishes, white light to whomever you pray to. Send white healing light to her!
Thank you friends. I don't really want to talk right now because I am really, really trying to keep it together!
I am not able to complete the challenge. Just not into it.
I just got my HYPNOTHERAPY CERTIFICATION this week! So, I am working on positive, healing energies. Perhaps, it was meant to be that I was able to have a wonderful healing experience this weekend. Now, I can send my new found healing energy to my family and all of you!!
Much love!!!
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Take Time To Pray on January 9, 2008 11:41 pm
Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways, meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love.
She is represented by roses. May everyone who receives this message be blessed.
Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. Please read the prayer below.
Saint Theresa's Prayer
May today there be peace within you.
May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing this. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
Remember it is there for each and every one of us.
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Helpful Hints For Assisting People With Eating... on January 4, 2008 1:15 pm
FROM ANRED.COM
Some things to do
- Talk to the person when you are calm, not when you are frustrated or emotional. Be kind. Underneath the denial and bravado, the person is probably ashamed and fears criticism and rejection.
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- Mention evidence you have heard or seen that suggests disordered eating. Don't dwell on appearance or weight. Instead talk about health, relationships (withdrawal?), and mood.
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- Realize that the person will not change until s/he wants to.
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- Provide information. Show the person this Web site.
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- Be supportive and caring. Be a good listener and don't give advice unless you are asked to do so. Even then be prepared to have it ignored.
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- Continue to suggest professional help. Don't pester, but don't give up either.
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- Ask: "Is doing what you are doing really working to get you what you want?"
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- Talk about the advantages of recovery and a normal life.
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- Agree that recovery is hard, but emphasize that many people have done it.
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- If s/he is frightened to see a counselor, offer to go with her the first time.
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- Realize that recovery is the person's responsibility, not yours.
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- Resist guilt. Do the best you can and then be gentle with yourself.
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Some things not to do
- Never nag, plead, beg, bribe, threaten or manipulate. These things don't work.
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- Avoid power struggles. You will lose.
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- Never criticize or shame. These tactics are cruel, and the person will withdraw.
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- Don't pry. Respect privacy.
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- Don't be a food monitor. You will create resentment and distance in the relationship.
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- Don't try to control. The person will withdraw and ultimately outwit you.
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- Don't waste time trying to reassure your friend that s/he is not fat. S/he will not be convinced.
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- Don't get involved in endless conversations about weight, food and calories. That just makes matters worse.
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- Don't give advice unless asked.
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- Don't expect the person to follow your advice even if s/he asked for it.
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- Don't say, "You are too thin." S/he will secretly celebrate.
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- Don't say, "It's good you have gained weight." S/he will lose it.
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- Don't let the person always decide when, what and where you will eat. She should not control everything, every time.
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- Don't ignore stolen food and evidence of purging. Insist on responsibility.
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- Don't overestimate what you can accomplish.
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Rocky Roads, Change and Balance on December 24, 2007 10:48 pm
Hi all!
Well, it's been quite a while since I have updated. I have been spending quite a lot of time on line and at QUIX. OH has seen a lot of changes since I first started here in 2002. I guess all things must change. Only, I have never liked change. Never.
Lots of things have happened over the last few months. I have been working hard on making money and finding alternatives to making money through my boss. She's been having some financial problems and they have effected us (those who work for her). Did I agree? NO! It has made me want to be financially stable more then ever. I don't want to be ten years older and not being able to pay my bills or my employees.
It's been so hard. I have also been triggered by hunger and shopping urges. Once I get the shopping under control I want to eat and visa verse!!
I was speaking with my therapist today. I told her that I was able to quit smoking easily...why couldn't I "quit" eating and shopping. She reminded me that eating and shopping (getting presents for accomplishments, as a reward, or as a comfort) were with in me since childhood. Early coping mechanisms are the hardest to change.
So, lately I have been struggling with cravings. It's been hard. I am studying for my licensing exams and that causes anxiety. Anxiety causes my cravings. Being on anti-anxiety medications hasn't done the trick. They worked for a while, but only I am going to speak to a new psychiatrist about using a selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and possibly naltrexone SR. I have been reading about the bupropion SR/naltrexone SR combination for obesity. All I want is to find some sort of chemical balance so I won't have these intense anxiety/craving feelings.
Not that there is a magic pill...that's not what I am looking for. I am looking for balance so I won't swing from anxiety to craving to depression to anxiety.....
So, for now I continue my search for BALANCE.
I have gained 40 pounds and holding. It's hard to say. I cannot see my surgeon until March when I can change my PCP to the group that includes Cedars Sinai. Then I will be able to see the surgeon on the bariatric unit. I really don't want a revision, but I do want to get checked to make sure there are no staple line disruptions or anything else. I have had my labs done but have not been to see my surgeon in two years. HMO's are SO GREAT!! 
So, my friends. That's what's been going on. I continue to work with my patients and speak out about transfer of addiction. I did a story for a German Magazine two weeks ago. I'll be doing another one for a London mag next month. I just want people to know that this can happen. There really is a psychological chemical component that some people have. There are so many causes to obesity and addiction.
Here's to all of you and hoping that 2008 is full of promise, health and blessings!
Much love,
Marcy
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My Story My "official" bio: Dr. Leavitt is a Registered Psychological Assistant, Lic.#PSB 31246.
She is supervised by Dr. Marie A. King, Ph.D, Lic.#PSY 9813.
Dr. Leavitt earned her Master in Counseling Psychology and Doctor of Clinical
Psychology degrees from Ryokan College.
She believes theory does not always equal therapy and uses an eclectic approach in
her treatment of patients. She understands that as human beings we are
multi-dimensional, interlinked and inseparable. Dr. Leavitt's work hinges on a variety
of theoretical perspectives covering a broad view of health and wellness.
Dr. Leavitt's professional interests include art, relaxation, and educational therapy,
as well as psychological assessment of children, adolescents and adults. She
specializes in working with patients diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) and the
evaluation and treatment of bariatric patients. Having undergone bariatric surgery
herself in 2003, she is especially sensitive to the needs and concerns of individuals
dealing with weight and eating related issues, as well as physical, emotional, and
interpersonal issues both before and after weight-loss surgery.
Dr. Leavitt was featured in the April 9, 2007 issue of People Magazine in an
article discussing the effects of Addiction Transfer After Weight Loss
Surgery. She recently was a featured presenter at the April 2007 Obesity
Help National Convention on the topics of Addiction Transfer in Bariatric
Patients and Relaxation & Stress Reduction.
Dr. Leavitt has appeared on Good Morning America ,
Northwest Afternoon, and Inside Edition.
Dr. Leavitt has been described as a "compassionate therapist, a powerful motivator
and a humorous and dynamic speaker." Now... The Personal stuff: I am the proud "mommy" of four furbabies: Tigger (7), Smokey (8), Chessie (15) and Lushy (18). I have been married to my husband for 1 1/2 years! We met back in 1995 over the Internet! He's been with me through all the (*&^%-weight gain, loss, PS, addiction tranfer and school! I've always had the propensity to be over weight but never was MO until 1996 or so. By the time I have my surgery I was 379 pounds! I couldn't move well, walking was a task, my body hurt and I was depressed! Since surgery I have had my ups and downs. I've had to struggle with card cravings, anxiety, uncontrolled spending and not exercising. I came to understand that food and shopping were ways to satisfy my feelings of anxiety and fear. I could replace the "bad" feelings with a food or shopping "high." Now, I can see the core issue. It doesn't make the addictive part of my personality go away. It doesn help me to reframe my feelings. BUT I continue...my journey was not over after my WLS. It was not over after my PS. I will continue. It's the journey called LIFE!!!!
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