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Happy 4th to you too.... And we can't forget to thank all our wonderful soldiers out there as well.... God bless them and keep them safe.....
We don't have any plans other than lighting off some small fireworks with the kiddos tomorrow. I gotta work in the morning, but hubby has the day off and will probably spend it cleaning out the basement with the kids.... LOL.... I would rather be at work.... ;-)
Have a safe and wonderful 4th Everyone!!!!
HUGS,
Shawn - Lap RNY 11/16/06
319/169/185/204 - 5' 7" Starting/Goal/Lowest/Current
I was like this before and after surgery. I am actually slightly worse now though. I think because I am 4-1/2 years out now, I feel as if I am under a microscope if my weight goes up slightly I am worried that others will think as if I have failed and that the surgery doesn't work at all. I just recently went on medication for my anxieties over this and so far it is not helping, but I am on a very very low dose and I see my doctor next week. I think I am beg her to up my dosage. We will see. I hope this does not continue for you. I wish you much luck, but if you continue to deal with it I would strongly suggest seeking a psych doctor or something like that, even your PCP may be able to help you out.
Many HUGS,
Shawn - Lap RNY 11/16/06
319/169/185/204 - 5' 7" Starting/Goal/Lowest/Current
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HAVE A HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
Sorry your facing this, cancer sucks!
I had cancer 7 years ago, breast, and was only given a 30% chance of survival, it was a tough year, but tolerable.
My first recommendation is to do some research and make sure you are getting the best care possible. Many doctors follow the 'gold standard', I heard that so many times I wanted to puke, the gold standard is the safe route for the Dr., not always in your best interest. So do your research.
Second find a good support group, almost every local community has some type of support group, hospitals offer it too. I found the time I spent w/ my support group to be invaluable. Meeting people who have been down the road you are facing is very comforting. If you can't find a local support group there are also on line support groups that you may find helpful. There is one based out of Chicago that will try to hook you up with someone who is about your age, with your type of cancer that you can talk to either on the phone or interned. http://www.imermanangels.org/
If you want to talk PM me with your phone # and I'll be happy to call you.
Good luck,
Edie
The reason they are recommending that you live near U of M is because radiation is done 5 days a week, and for me, it was exhausting, knocked me on my butt, so driving it everyday may be hard on you.
You don't have to have a lump to have breast cancer!
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
www.ibcresearch.org
and a second thought is that you know those whol know you had surgery will be eyeballing you to see how successful you have become. And those wheo know you before but didnt know about the WLS will as how you achieved such as feets.
the response could be that you are eating better and watching what you eat and exercising more. and to those who think you should be a twig by now just respond tha roam was not built in a day.
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
Your fat cells are also storing estrogen, which is dumping into your system at an astonishing rate as the fat flushes out.
Remember when wls people said hang on for the ride? Here is the roller-coaster part of it. This too will pass, you will have to develop skills to cope until it clears.
As to family support, I suggest that you work on getting along without it. They were used to you the way you were, and change is scary for them. And unless you have family members who have had wls, they can't understand what you are going through.
Good luck on this journey, and good luck stepping out on your own!
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
Just try to hang in there. Once you get more comfortable in your new skin, this will subside.
best wishes,
BM
Boxermom
290/190/160 TT done
sw/cw/gw
