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Jennifer P.
on 5/9/06 12:31 am - Erie, PA
Topic: Birth control after sugery
My husband and I were discussing birth control after surgery and he had some questions I couldn't answer and my doctor was unsure of....I'm hoping all of you may be able to help. I've been on depo-provera for 6 years and I know that there is very little that decreases the effectiveness. I've also been told that after surgery hormonal BC is less effective. Has anyone else had success, failure with just the shot after surgery? My PCP explained that the shot works differently than oral contraceptives and doesn't feel that it should be an issue since I've been using it so long however my surgeon has a different opinion. When it comes down to it, neither of us likes condoms and would prefer a different method if we had to include something other than the shot. Any advice.
Dani96
on 4/23/06 9:28 am - Fallbrook, CA
Topic: RE:
I am so sorry reading your post is making me sick to my stomach and I am feeling your pain. Why are you staying in this marriage? Do you have children's together? This is Dr. Phil's material. Have you thought about copying and pasting this exact story just the way you express it here to DrPhil.com check his web site. He does give lots of help on line for free. I am here to listen any time you need to talk. Remember your OH family is on line 24/7 for support. Hugs Dani
April Loves David
on 4/22/06 7:21 am - South Fulton, TN
Topic: RE:
Sorry that you are going through this. Personally I could not handle it if my husband slept w/another woman that would w/o a doubt end our marriage. Porn is different, but as ppl say what man hasn't. I don't personally say it, bc there is some men out there that don't look at porn. It is your decision and yours alone. But I couldn't handle it, I could forgive but never forget or trust again which basically would end my marriage. I will prayer for you. I wish you the best in whatever you decide. ~April~ Lap RNY May 13, 2005 22 yrs old, 5'1 231 / 136 / 120
pollypat
on 4/21/06 12:38 pm - Forest, VA
Topic:
I had my gastric bypass on May 6th of last year. I'm almost a year out and I've lost over 116 pounds. I look great, I feel much better overall, except for some stomach pains from time to time and feeling sick. My problem is that my husband, who always tells me, and has always told me, how beautiful, perfect and wonderful I am, cheats on me. He just graduated from putting himself out on Adult Friend Finder (he's done that since day 1) to actually sleeping with a woman this week. I'm so hurt and confused that I feel so lost and alone. He's been in therapy for sexual addiction for the 9 months, and on and off since we got married and I found out what he was doing...but he had stopped going because of his job. He's away all week instead of a few days a week now. He's always been dear to me and treated me like a queen always and to this day, no matter my size, but now, I'm tiny. I look much smaller than my weight and I'm not hard on the eyes, although I'm no model. I sag a little bit, but the biggest change has been in my breasts and as I looked at his laptop tonight (which I took away from him when I found out...the computer has always been his downfall), it's full of pictures of large women, and the ones he always goes for are incredibly ugly and ugly and sleezy in spirit. We've always had a great sex life, but something has always sent him searching, although he swears he loves me more than I could ever love him. He's going back into therapy and he's given up all access to his laptop, but I feel so sick inside. I feel that no matter what I do or what I did to change, I will never ever be good enough. I know it's his problem. I know that other men are interested in me, there always have been a few, but now there's many more, but I feel so ugly and old. I've always been faithful, I've always done my best to make him feel special, I forgiven so many things that I probably shouldn't have. I've been a good best friend , wife and lover. I've been the best that I knew how to be, but now, I feel so worthless, even though I know it is he who is the worthless one. Do I forgive again? We're back in counseling. I do love him dearly. There are 2 sides to him. One is so giving, always putting me first and making a huge fuss over me, always making me feel special, adored and loved. And then there's this dark side that is always in secret. The 2 go hand in hand and I do believe that he loves me but he's very sick. I feel like I'm being sucked down into this insanity with him. Even my dear friends from my church support group (their husband's are sex addicts too) aren't enough to keep my mind from wandering back into this miserable darkness I feel that I am in. The smaller I get, the worse he gets. When I was big, I used to find pictures of smaller women on his laptop, but now they're all big. I can't go back and I have no want or intention to. I just don't understand what is so wrong with me that this keeps happening and finally to this level, where he was actually compelled enough to sleep with a woman. And you know what? She was huge, much bigger than I ever was, she had a mustache for God's sake, smoked (which he hates), swore like a sailor (which he also hates), and was the epitome of the word trash in every sense of the word. She was horribly ugly...shockingly so. I'm really confused! She's been with lots of men, so many that she says she had just been tested for STD's after the one before my husband. Great! Now we both have to be tested, although my husband has almost completely stopped wanting to be with me. He swears it was because of his vasectomy he got in October; that he lost his drive, but I'm sure it's me. Is there anyone else out there living this hell? Is there anyone who has some ideas on how to break this hold he has on my heart? He's a good man other than this beast that lives in him and comes out every few months. I've prayed for years that God would take my love for him from me, but it's still there. I even started to put my profile online tonight on a dating site, but halfway through, I stopped. I just want to be loved for who I am, not how small I am, not how big I was, or what size my breasts are or was. I'm not mean, cruel or hateful. I'm smart, I love to laugh, from what people tell me, I'm fun to be with and I love to sing my praises to the Lord with all the passion in my heart. God has been so good to me despite this mess. He's saved me from so much, I just wish he'd take me out of this pain. I wish He'd give me the most incredible miracle and that would be to make my husband whole and take this cancer from his heart. I want the wonderful marriage we should have. Not what people think we have. From the outside, we seem very loving, and actually we are, but they don't know my secret pain and shame. They don't know how broken I am inside and how ashamed I feel when I find out what he's done each time. I don't want the kids to get hurt. I was married before to a real jerk and my husband has been so good to these kids. They adore him and he's their real dad in their eyes. I don't want them to ever know about this other side. I don't want them to lose faith in fathers and men in general because of this and I'm afraid that's what would happen. In fact, I'm sure of it. I'm so conflicted, so terribly, terribly wounded, hurt and confused. I guess I just need to talk to someone who has been through this massive change too. I've literally lost a whole person in size. I've gone from a 22x to an 8. I guess somewhere, I not only lost that extra person, but myself. Whoever reads this...will you do me a favor and remember me and my family in your prayers? I would really and truly appreciate it. No words can express how much. Thank you.
Dani96
on 4/18/06 4:00 am - Fallbrook, CA
Topic: RE: hot!!!! happy happy
It is cute to talk about chocolate. It is Ok to let my inner child out and my "BRAT" to ask for it and be a child like. Then few minute later it is all over and I don't wanted anymore. The whole intention is to be sugar free and chocolate free as possible as it can be. Now if I don't allowed my inner BRAT to communicate and come out and express her needs I will eat not one chocolate bunny but many chocolate bunnies. What will happen to me then? I will have the MAGIC DIAHRREA. What else will happen to me? I will GAIN WEIGHT. Let's be silly as some people would like to think and let my inner BRAT express herself and be silly and stupid and so what. At least I did not gain the weight and my "you know what" did not get soar and I did not get sick from eating chocolateeeeee. YAY. Dani PS: Mrs. Way 2 U, I enjoy talking to u. You sure bring my inner Brat out and it is very healthy for me. Thank you! sorry if I am toooooo silly......
bmw
on 4/18/06 12:28 am - Atlanta, GA
Topic: hot! update on Nicole Wilson
9:00 a.m.----I spoke with Nicole and she said has had her leak test, and all is well. I am so happy for her and know that God will order her steps, allowing her to become a~~~~~slimmer, healthier, Diva. She will be going home hopefully soon and will update everyone when she's feeling up to it. I am soooooooo proud her her and pray that all will go well in her future endeavors Lets all celebrate Mrs. Way 2 U
bmw
on 4/18/06 12:21 am - Atlanta, GA
Topic: RE: hot!!!! happy happy
That is tooo cute---be careful with the chocolate--and make it sugar free
Dani96
on 4/17/06 9:10 am - Fallbrook, CA
Topic: RE: New to the married board and married 16 1/2 years
please don't guess what your significant other is thinking or what he/she want. If you have a question in your mind ask straight forward. When/if you are scare and/or confuse how to ask and how to phrase the questions, get on line on this OH married forum, email a member and ask. we are here 24/7 to help and support each others in good times and bad times. you have 3 conflicted answers to the same issue: your surgery. Please do yourself a favor, don't drive yourself crazy specially as a pre-op. This is very stressful. YOU WANT A PIECE OF MIND? DISCUSS THE SEX ISSUE WITH YOUR HUSBAND. After all it is one problem which involve both of you as lovers/partners/husband and wife. I hope I am able to give you some answers to your concern. Dani
Dani96
on 4/15/06 6:17 am - Fallbrook, CA
Topic: RE: hot!!!! happy happy
Thank you so much for your Easter wishes. From my Bunnie to your Bunnie. I want to eat a chocolate Bunnie. Am I the only BRAT out there with a tantrum? Please let me know. Thank you Mrs Way 2 U for your post. You sure bring the "kid" in me out. I love this Holiday for one thing Chocolate eggs hunt. yes I want chocolate. Dani
bmw
on 4/14/06 4:43 am - Atlanta, GA
Topic: hot!!!! happy happy
Happy Easter to ya, Happy Easter to ya, happy Easter I would like to take the time to say---happy easter to all my Wls family. May each one of you have a safe holiday and may GOD bless each and every one of you Mrs. Way 2 U (there is no other)
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