Another Wow moment

I fit into my size 18 jeans again today!  It sure felt good.

I am having another problem though, I am really fighting depression.  My PA is out for a couple of weeks.  I know I have read this is part of it.  But how long will it last.  Should I go ahead and make an appointment with a counselor?  I hate feeling this way.  I have no energy either.  I was doing so good until about last Thursday. 

Thanks for your good advice.

Great WOW moment!  Get in to see your counselor if you can, or get it out here on your blog or talk to a friend or whatever you need to do, but please don't keep it inside. 

With all the changes that go on the first few weeks and months out we go through lots of ups and downs and some days are definately better than others which seemingly aren't so good. 

I totally go through it too, but I also saw a counselor regularly 6 mos. before and continue now because I know its my mind that can sabotage my weight loss efforts and I don't ever want to go back to that place, mentally or physically. 

I try my best to keep busy and blog and read and exercise and do whatever.. even trying on clothes at home (saved a couple of really big ones for this purpose) to keep my mind positive and looking forward instead of backwards. 

The best advice I can give you (while going through it myself and hardly beginning to know any of the answers) is one day (sometimes one moment) at a time, and reach out whenever you can to family, loved ones, friends, your OH peeps, support groups, or a counselor. 

Half the battle for me has always been asking for and seeking out the support I need to get through whatever is going on - I ask myself why and the only answer I can come up with is because I am WOMAN and incredibly stubborn sometimes - okay most oftentimes :) 

I love reading your posts! and have been following your journey!  Hang in there.. it really does get better!!! HUGS!

Thank you so much for your encouragement.  I called a counsel today.  She did my pre-op.  She said she would call me on Sat.  I can't get in tomorrow as I have my grandkids.  My son, who is a cop, has to be in court.  I do take anti-depressants and I am wondering if they are not getting absorbed as they should.  I know it will pass in time.  Thank you again!

Congratulations Elizabeth for your WOW moment! That is so fantastic! I am so happy for you! You have every right to be proud of yourself! You did this!

As far as the depression, it sounds like you have a good handle on everything. I hope you and your counselor can make some headway on this issue. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs, love, & friendship always,

I know I will work through it.  I have a great support system at home and here on OH.  You know I had a hysterectomy in May and Gastric Bypass on 9/9.  So my body has really been through alot this year.  Thank you for the encouragement!

Elizabeth,

Sounds like you have things well under control with calling the counselor.  I just wanted to let you know that we're here anytime and if you just need to talk, please feel free to PM me and I will send you my cell #.

You're doing great, don't loose sight of that!

Hugs,
Barb

Hijack, just wanted to say HI BARB!  now back to the subject at hand!

Hiya Diane!

I must say Doug looked awfully enticing in that wig!  LOL.  Miss you girlfriend, sounds like you need to take a road trip up my way!

Hugs,
Barb

HI Elizabeth,

After surgery, we can no longer take extended release medication. I am wondering if the anti-depression drug your taking is extended release.  If it is, your body wouldn't be asorbing the medication.  Perhaps that's the problem? I had to change my meds because one was an extended release.

I also battle depression and somedays it can feel so all encompassing I am incapacitated in terms of living life. Typical everyday things take so much energy to complete. I completely understand how you're feeling. Hang in there and allow yourself to be tired.

MsBlues

Mine are not extended release.  I still may need to change things.  I have my grandkids today and that really helps.  Yesterday I went and helped my DIL in her class.  I really enjoyed it but I came home and put on my nightgown and just laid on the couch.  I think I am going to get more protein than I have been told to.  My doctor wants me at 60 grams.  Maybe I just need more.  The nut told us not to overdo it by much, or it will affect our kidney's, but I have always felt better when I get a little more protein. 

I just want to thank everyone for their concern.  I really mean it when I say I have never had so many caring people to be around or in touch with before.