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Topic: RE: bipolar questions
Melissa,
I knew about transfer addiction prior to the surgery, because I was already alcoholic, and a binge eating compulsive overeater. I gained weight when I quit drinking. A year after my surgery, I relapsed with my AA program and gave up over six years of sobriety. It has been a long, hellish two+ years. I ended up in a psychiatric hospital and a rehab. I will have six months of sobriety in less than two weeks.
I hope you are participating in a recovery program, like AA. I could not stay sober without it.
Trish
I knew about transfer addiction prior to the surgery, because I was already alcoholic, and a binge eating compulsive overeater. I gained weight when I quit drinking. A year after my surgery, I relapsed with my AA program and gave up over six years of sobriety. It has been a long, hellish two+ years. I ended up in a psychiatric hospital and a rehab. I will have six months of sobriety in less than two weeks.
I hope you are participating in a recovery program, like AA. I could not stay sober without it.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: bipolar questions
Hi!!!
I am a year and a half out from surgery. I lost about 50 pounds, but have gained back about 25 pounds. 4 months after my surgery my only grandchild died, and having Bi-Polar, I did not cope with this well. I had a total addiction transfer. I started drinking rum and, now, a year and a half after surgery, not only did I not reach my goal weight, but I've gained back 25 pounds. BE VERY, VERY, CAREFUL HAVING BARIATRIC SURGERY WITH BI-POLAR DISORDER.
It's not fun and it's not recommended. BE READY FOR AN EMOTIONAL BACKLASH. In those completely lame and useless "diet" classes they made me take for 6 months before my surgery never once did they mention addiction transfer or anything about surgery on the mentally ill. That would have been helpful.
I can't say that I regret my surgery, because I don't. I still feel it's a great tool to help me with my food addiction and the obesity that resulted. But I'm saying, just be ready for hell.
Melissa
I am a year and a half out from surgery. I lost about 50 pounds, but have gained back about 25 pounds. 4 months after my surgery my only grandchild died, and having Bi-Polar, I did not cope with this well. I had a total addiction transfer. I started drinking rum and, now, a year and a half after surgery, not only did I not reach my goal weight, but I've gained back 25 pounds. BE VERY, VERY, CAREFUL HAVING BARIATRIC SURGERY WITH BI-POLAR DISORDER.
It's not fun and it's not recommended. BE READY FOR AN EMOTIONAL BACKLASH. In those completely lame and useless "diet" classes they made me take for 6 months before my surgery never once did they mention addiction transfer or anything about surgery on the mentally ill. That would have been helpful.
I can't say that I regret my surgery, because I don't. I still feel it's a great tool to help me with my food addiction and the obesity that resulted. But I'm saying, just be ready for hell.
Melissa
~Melissa~
Start 286/Current 265/ Goal 150
Topic: RE: Trazadone and soma
The groundwork of all happiness is health.
My drs took the Soma away. I don't know the real reason other than they are addictive and I wouldn't be able to absorb them the same way as before RNY.
Good luck.
Good luck.
The groundwork of all happiness is health. Topic: RE: bipolar questions
It has been my observation that everyone experiences a sense of loss when they no longer have food as a coping mechanism, or when they automatically think of a certain food, and can no longer have it due to sugar or fat content.
There are coping mechanisms that many people utilize to help cope with that sense of loss, as well as the urges to self-sabotage.
I learned my coping skills years ago in Overeaters Anonymous and still use them a lot. My therapist also taught me some of my skills.
If you are not in therapy, you may want to get into it, and learn breathing exercises, and other self-soothing skills to help you.
I have no problem with my meds. When I first had the surgery, I cut them up, but now, I take them whole.
If you do not have an exercise program, start one now, so it is not so hard to continue with after your surgery. Exercise is a great coping tool. So is group support, not sure where you live, but we have tons of support here in Pennsylvania, especially the eastern side.
Trish
There are coping mechanisms that many people utilize to help cope with that sense of loss, as well as the urges to self-sabotage.
I learned my coping skills years ago in Overeaters Anonymous and still use them a lot. My therapist also taught me some of my skills.
If you are not in therapy, you may want to get into it, and learn breathing exercises, and other self-soothing skills to help you.
I have no problem with my meds. When I first had the surgery, I cut them up, but now, I take them whole.
If you do not have an exercise program, start one now, so it is not so hard to continue with after your surgery. Exercise is a great coping tool. So is group support, not sure where you live, but we have tons of support here in Pennsylvania, especially the eastern side.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Trazadone and soma
I had DS and i have no issues with the trazadone.
I take 50 a night to sleep, and it works for me.
This is the first time in my life i actually sleep for more then just a couple of hours.
Catnip
I take 50 a night to sleep, and it works for me.
This is the first time in my life i actually sleep for more then just a couple of hours.
Catnip
Citrate or Bust (a few bones) !
Topic: RE: Anyone gain weight on Wellbutrin?
I lost weight on wellbutrin.
The reason we decided that I should take wellbutrin was because it is one of the few anti-depressants that don't cause weight gain. People usually lose weight well on it.
Catnip
The reason we decided that I should take wellbutrin was because it is one of the few anti-depressants that don't cause weight gain. People usually lose weight well on it.
Catnip
Citrate or Bust (a few bones) !
Topic: RE: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_04_18_fixating.html
here's the link again. Just put it in your browser.
Topic: RE: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
Instead of fear, think.
This http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_04_18_fixating.html">text helped me tremendendously when I quit smoking. It's not focused on fear. It's focused on thinking. Alcohol and drugs can easily be substitued for smoking.
This http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_04_18_fixating.html">text helped me tremendendously when I quit smoking. It's not focused on fear. It's focused on thinking. Alcohol and drugs can easily be substitued for smoking.
Topic: bipolar questions
I am bipolar and have not yet undergone surgery and am curious about how bipolars adapt.
I am mostly concerned about getting really depressed about no longer being able to eat the way I am used to. Did this happen to anyone? If so, what would you do differently?
Also interested in how you digest your meds. I'm pretty compliant with medication, but currently am having only a neutral reaction to them -- neither positive nor negative. Whatever you can tell me would be helpful.
I am mostly concerned about getting really depressed about no longer being able to eat the way I am used to. Did this happen to anyone? If so, what would you do differently?
Also interested in how you digest your meds. I'm pretty compliant with medication, but currently am having only a neutral reaction to them -- neither positive nor negative. Whatever you can tell me would be helpful.
Topic: RE: bipolar
Geodon works for me as a mood stabilizer. Also take wellbutrin. Don't be afraid to experiment. And be sure to go to a psychiatrist as they know more about medications than regular doctors. Make sure to find a psychiatrist who LISTENS to you.
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