Doing Ok -Need Friends & Emotional Support

I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of you who helped get me through where I have been with the surgery and all.   I am doing pretty well post op although it is one week today. But today, I noticed I am feeling a little down in the dumps and at times I feel like and I don't like it.  I am looking forward to getting out next week to the Glen Burnie Support Group Meeting hopefully it is not the same night as the one at St. Agnes.  It is at this time I will be reaching out to all of you for your wisdom, support and most of all your friendship and I can't wait to personally talk with you and hopefully meet you one day.  Any comments to this are most welcome!!!   Hugs Terri

Hi Terri, I am sorry you are feeling down a bit.  It is normal to feel that way so early out of surgery.  I felt the very same way and I even questioned my decision on having the life altering surgery.    It does get better just take it day by day.    I am going to the Glen Burnie support meeting on the 3rd I do want to go there before I move to WV.  Hopefully I get to see you there if you are feeling up to going.   I am here for you if you need to talk, vent or anything. Please do not hesitate to call me. I did give you my numbers right? Hugs

Cira Thank you so much I will call you.   What time is the Glen Burnie Support Group Meeting on Wednesday? 

The one in Glen Burnie is at 6 or 6:30pm.

Terri -

DITTO to everything Cira said.  And you have my numbers, too.  Sometimes, it's easier for me to email from work as opposed to talking on the phone - at least this way, it LOOKS like I'm working.

Your body and mind have just gone through a huge amount of physical and emotional stress.  Ultimately good stress, but still.  Plus, in women, estrogen is stored in fat cells and when you lose rapidly, it can cause hormonal imbalances.  Boy, did it ever in me!!!  Can you say Sybil???????

Everything you're feeling - mourning food, wondering if you did the right thing, wondering if you'll EVER be able to eat normally again - is completely normal.  In fact, I'd wonder about you if you weren't thinking and feeling these things.

We're here for ya, honey!

Hugs,

Tia

Tia, If I didn't know better it sounds like you are looking into my head !!!!    Along with Cira!!!

Hi Terri,

I have every intention of attending the support group at St. Agnes next week. I'm really looking forward to meeting you and seeing how you're making out.

I don't have the wisdom of our post-op friends yet, but from what I understand, what you're feeling is completely normal.

Take care, sweetie.

Hugs,
Brandi

Brandi Thanks for your support.   I believe the two support group meeting are going to conflict but I certainly hope not, because the one at St. Agnes is on Emotional Issues by Bea Flynn and I will need that at this point.  Refresh my memory- Are you scheduled for surgery?  If so, what type and if not, are you in the planning process and is there anything I can do for you? Are you already commtted to use Dr. Singh?    Hugs,  Terri

Terri,

Right now I just have to go to my psych evaluation on June 10th and then they can get my insurance approval. I also have to have a sleep study, I go to the consult next Tuesday, so hopefully the sleep study will come soon after. I've already committed to Dr. Singh for RNY and I'm hoping to have surgery in July or August. Can I ask how far off your surgery was once it was scheduled?

Hi Terri I myself am just getting started with this process but wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts Take Care