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Topic: Emotional issues
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  • african-american women caucasion women hair loss (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Almost 1 Year Out- extreme anxiety, depression, stress (Mar 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • AMOS MOD NOTE Momma Angel died (Jun 11, 2004) (View) (16 answers)
  • I AM STRUGGLING WITH POST-OP DEPRESSION (Oct 23, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • I had my first consultation and found it too easy to become a candidate. (Nov 4, 1999) (View) (16 answers)
  • I suffer from panic attacks, anxiety & depression (Feb 2, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • I was diagnosed many years ago with OCD. (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • marriage fallen apart because you lost weight? (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • My first Consoltation coming up fast!!!!! Sept 19th (Sep 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • "LIghtweights" & Weightloss Anxiety (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • ((((Michelle))) (May 28, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • *Not sure what to do at this point* (Mar 7, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • 1 year PO... issues with self image (Dec 30, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • 1 yr out and need support,is there any in ottawa ontario? (Jun 12, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
  • 10 Days Pre-op: Should I know if I am ready? (Feb 3, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • 100 lb. mark (Jul 14, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • 11 days until surgery and I have loss of appetite (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • 13 DAYS POST OP, I FEEL AS IF I HAVE FALLEN OFF MY REQUIRED WALKING.. (May 26, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
  • 14 days Pre-Op What Should I Be Doing??? (Nov 29, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • 14mos post-op and still depressed (Oct 1, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • 15 months post surgery and experiencing symptoms of clinical depression. (Jan 2, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • 18 days until surgery.....I''ll be by myself...I need lots of encouragement.. (Nov 19, 1999) (View) (10 answers)
  • 2 days before my surgery and I am having serious second thoughts...... (Dec 5, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • 2 days before my surgery and I am having serious second thoughts...... (Dec 5, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • 2 Months post-op and my appetite is back full blast (Apr 26, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • 2 weeks before surgery and I'm eating like a razorback! (Feb 27, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
  • 2 weeks post op and even gained a pound (May 29, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • 2 weeks pre-op and worried about gaining prior to surgery (Apr 26, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • 2.5 Months Post Op, Old Food Habits Are Creeping Back (Mar 11, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • 2.5 Weeks Out, Post Op Blues, Can Anyone Help? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • 20 days to go pre-op, now surgery postponed for 5 mos. (Nov 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • 27years old is surgery appropriate? (Feb 12, 2003) (View) (38 answers)
  • 2days before surgery and Im feeling really hungry and in a bad mood (Jan 18, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
  • 3 months post-op and then some...why do i feel soooo F A T? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • 3 weeks out and teary all the time. (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • 3 weeks post-op: When will I ever become happy? (Feb 1, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
  • 4 Days Pre-op with horrible nightmares about the surgery. Is this normal? (Mar 8, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • 4 Hour Psych Evaluation??? (Oct 16, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
  • 4 mo. post RNY and cannot quit eating. Feel hungry all the time (May 18, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • 5 weeks post-op, why don't I feel any different? (Aug 25, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • 5'2 235lbs (BMI 42), PCOS , Insulin resistant- Will I Qualify for WLS? (Feb 16, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • 5.5 Months Post Op- Does depression come with the territory? (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • 59lbs in 50 days... (Jan 27, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • 6 Months Out...not feeling to well (Apr 19, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
  • 6 Months Post Op, Questions about Depression and Failure (Mar 30, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • 6 Months Post Op- Emotional Swings- What can I do? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • 6 months post-op, really depressed (Mar 21, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • 7yr old daughter doesn't want me to have surgery. (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • A BIG THANK YOU (Feb 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • A co-worker said I shouldn't qualify for WLS because I'm not going to die next year.. (May 9, 2001) (View) (27 answers)
  • A day in the life of an obese person (Mar 7, 2001) (View) (134 answers)
  • A few months ago my husband told me that he was not attracted to me b/c of my weight. (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (24 answers)
  • a few weeks ago when i posted my surgery date i asked for tips / encouraging comments (Sep 10, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • A follow-up on telling a new boyfriend about my surgery: I told him and ... (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • A group of us are starting a patient-led support group in BREMERTON, WA. (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • A question for all you fat and formerly fat chicks out there with hubbys... (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (44 answers)
  • A question for postops about family gatherings and everyone's reaction to weight loss (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • A Story (Jul 6, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • A Tale of Body Image & Accidental Compliments...Share Yours! (Dec 8, 2003) (View) (32 answers)
  • About the Memorial Page (Jan 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • About Virtual Model (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Absorbing med's (Feb 25, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
  • Addicted to sweets and snacks (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Additude to reduce pre-op jitters (Jun 12, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • adressing genetics (Jan 16, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Afraid of still wanting to binge eat after surgery (Aug 23, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Afraid of the extra attention! (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • After 6 months post op, 1 year post op and after 1 year post op, at (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • After 4 years of not seeing a male friend he found out about my surgery (Nov 4, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • After consult on 6-18 with Dr. in Sedalia, MO-do I get my surgery date at that appt.? (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • After having a baby, can the gastric bypass cause severe anxiety? (Oct 27, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
  • After hearing of another death on the site I went to the Memorial page... (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • After losing the weight, has anyone else felt more insecure than before? (Sep 28, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
  • After surgery depresed ,crying and aggitated (Mar 18, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
  • After surgery will I be able to contine my present lifestyle? as a busy (Jan 6, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
  • After Surgery will I REALLY start wanting to take care of myself? (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • After WLS did your husand cheat? (Sep 19, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • AGGERVATED (Jun 14, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
  • Alcohol how can I stop? (Dec 8, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • ALIENATED!!! (Jun 8, 2009) (View) (15 answers)
  • Almost 2 yrs out, feeling blah?? (Jan 25, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
  • Alone and Bitter (Aug 14, 2001) (View) (21 answers)
  • Alternatives to Remeron (Feb 15, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Am afraid what should i expect? (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Am I a b#tch or is this a normal thing to feel? (Oct 27, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
  • Am I a Failure (Jul 22, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
  • Am I alone herein my thinking?? (May 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Am I alone in being happy - but overwhelmed by such a rapid loss? (-30 in 14 days) (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Am I alone in feeling this surgery was a mistake? (Jan 16, 2007) (View) (18 answers)
  • Am I alone in not noticing 100 pounds gone?? (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (23 answers)
  • Am I already a failure just 4 weeks out? (Oct 16, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • Am I at a greater risk of failing with WLS because of emotional eating? (Dec 21, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Am I being selfish by having this surgery? (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Am I being stupid like my friend said I am? (May 10, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • Am I being too sensitive? (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • Am I crazy or is this jealousy? (Jun 24, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Am I crazy to be considering having this surgery 7-8 hrs from home? (Feb 18, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • Am I doing the right thing? (Jun 6, 2008) (View) (20 answers)
  • Am I going bonkers or what?! (Feb 17, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Am I going crazy? (Jun 19, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Am I going crazy??? (Mar 24, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Am I normal ? (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Am I normal to feel like I'm failing at 2 weeks post-op? post-op depression? (Feb 11, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Am I on track losing the weight I should?? (May 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Am I REALLY a good candidate for this surgery? (Jan 7, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Am I really going to do this? Did you have paralyzing fear before surgery? (Mar 25, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
  • Am i really lazy or could it be something more? (Feb 24, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • AM I stupid (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Am I stupid for feeling like this..... (May 31, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Am I the only one who baths and dresses in the dark? (Aug 25, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Am I the only one who feels this way??????? (Aug 20, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Am I the only one who hates Weight Watchers, etc? (Feb 6, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Am I the only one who have lied (Jan 29, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Am I the only one who quit dieting now that the surgery is more than likely a reality (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
  • Am I the only one with this problem (Feb 5, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Am I the only person that has not lost 100 pounds in the first seven months? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Am I the only person who thinks the McDonald's lawsuit is ridiculous? (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (36 answers)
  • Am i too unhealthy from my co-morbids to have wls? (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Am I unconsciously Sabotaging WLS (Dec 3, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Am I worried for no reason- scared of pre-op tests (Jul 14, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Am I Wrong\ havent told fiance I had WLS (Nov 12, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Am looking for a WLS therepist in Chicago, NW suburbs (Jun 24, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • An honest answer like the others (Aug 6, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • an interesting article... (Mar 22, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • An old friend offers NO support---please help? (May 12, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • An open letter to an anti-WLS crusader (Aug 24, 1999) (View) (41 answers)
  • ANGEL NEEDED..DOES IT NEED TO BE SOMEONE NEAR YOU? (Jul 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Angels/Chat Room? (Dec 27, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • Anita, your message has broken my heart (Sep 12, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • answer to weight loss update (Mar 3, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Anxiety attack early post-op (Oct 25, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
  • Anxious, nervous, scared, confused.... (Dec 10, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • Any advice or comments from men who have had the surgery. (Sep 3, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • Any bipolar patients post op that had problems w/ getting stabilized after surgery? (May 13, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Any body else frustrated with how long this is taking? (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Any Christians battling/battled with the decision to have surgery? (Jun 14, 2002) (View) (52 answers)
  • Any experience on how to keep your WLS private? (Dec 6, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Any ideas or letters I can look at for ideas? (May 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Any Ideas? (Oct 23, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Any last minute advice to keep me from going crazy? (May 2, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Any more ideas? (May 29, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Any nurses out there who've had WLS? (Apr 15, 2004) (View) (16 answers)
  • Any of you had problems with your spouse becoming a stick in the mud after surgery? (Mar 10, 2004) (View) (16 answers)
  • Any one subscribing the the new OH Magazine. (May 28, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Any online support groups other than OA? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Any Post ops at goal weight discouraged with society? (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Any post-ops having problems bingeing or eating for emotional reasons? (Nov 14, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Any regrets? (Sep 23, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Any secrets out there for hidding...... (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Any spouses want to share their experience (Oct 7, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Any tips for getting my mind and body working together? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Any tips out there for controlling Grazing? (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Any WLS support groups in Columbus, Ohio?? (May 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Any-one cling close to Hubby the closer the wls date came (Apr 14, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Anybody else feel so good about themselves? (Mar 14, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • Anybody else scared of how men will react to body? (Feb 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Anybody else scared of wedding night? (May 13, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Anybody else's boyfriend been very against surgery? (Feb 6, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • Anybody feel like they are just waiting to blossom? (Aug 6, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Anybody pre-op suddenly fall off ane emotional cliff? (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Anybody regret having had the surgery? (Feb 14, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Anyone been told Pre op that their emotions.......... (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Anyone bothered by the fact that their hubby pays a LOT more attention now? (Mar 22, 2002) (View) (30 answers)
  • Anyone can die (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Anyone depressed now since WLS? (Oct 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anyone Eastern Orthodox and how did the fastings and communion affect you? (Jan 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • ANYONE ELSE AS LONELY AS I AM WITHOUT FOOD? (Feb 6, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Anyone else become an alcoholic after surgery? (Aug 1, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anyone else been hurt like this? Anonymous "gifts" (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (19 answers)
  • Anyone else cranky before surgery? (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Anyone else ever felt like quitting before meeting with a surgeon? (Aug 6, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Anyone else feel like a traitor to OA? (Dec 2, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
  • anyone else getting self concious/depressed over excess skin? (Jan 19, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Anyone else given a surgery date on short notice??? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
  • Anyone else have a close friend full of jealousy? (Apr 2, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anyone else have a spouse that wants surgery but too scared? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Anyone else have problem with psychologist taking too long? (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Anyone else have problems with alcohol after they drink (Oct 10, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
  • Anyone else that just doesn't *like* to eat anymore? (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Anyone else want to put their life "on hold" while waiting? (Jun 25, 2000) (View) (15 answers)
  • Anyone else worry that your child will have to have this surgery? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • ANYONE EVER FEEL GUILTY AFTER TREATING THEMSELVES TO FAST FOOD (Jun 29, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Anyone ever gone to overeaters anonymous post op (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Anyone ever have your family go totally against your decision to have the surgery? (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Anyone ever wonder (Jul 10, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
  • Anyone experience early post-op depression? (May 31, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anyone experience lack of desire/ intimacy (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (18 answers)
  • Anyone experiencing familial alienation after weight loss? (Jun 30, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • Anyone feel like they're going to die before they can even make it to surgery? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anyone feel overwhelmed by the changes? (Mar 31, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Anyone find themselves afraid to succeed? (Dec 4, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Anyone go through surgery just to have it not work? (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Anyone go to OA meetings in NYC? (Feb 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Anyone gone on Celexa Before WLS? (Feb 13, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Anyone have a breast reduction prior to WLS?? (Nov 9, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • anyone have a spouse who uses your weight as an excuse to call you lazy? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Anyone have any last minute suggestions to get through the last week pre-surgery? (Jun 18, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • Anyone have any nightmares before surgery? (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Anyone have Dr. Brian Lane at BTC? (Feb 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Anyone have friends that refuse to support WLS? (Oct 21, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • anyone have info on great west/one health plan (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Anyone have problems with Wellbutrin? They make me sick. (May 12, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Anyone have server Panic disorder/anxiety who got surgery (May 3, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anyone have their Bipolar disorder sabotage their WLS success? (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • ANYONE HAVE TROUBLE TAKING TRAZADONE AND PAXIL AFTER SURGERY? (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Anyone have words of encouragement... (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Anyone having a hard time quiting? (Oct 30, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • Anyone having crazy dreams? (Feb 24, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
  • Anyone heard of this? (Nov 25, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • anyone in the nor cal area (Oct 11, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
  • Anyone interested in being pen pals with me? I'm basically (May 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Anyone interested in sharing this experince with me? (Feb 16, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Anyone know good THERAPISTS in the Denver/Co Springs area? (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Anyone know of a support group in Schenectady area in NY? (Mar 18, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Anyone know psychologist Christy Stammen/Stammon? (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Anyone know the way to figure body frame sizes? (Mar 17, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Anyone live in Nova Scotia? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Anyone losing weight, but never pleased. (Feb 10, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Anyone manic drepressed and under twenty had this surgery? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Anyone more aggressive post-op? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Anyone not get the support they were expecting from their spouse? (Nov 2, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
  • Anyone not know who they are anymore? (Dec 29, 2004) (View) (13 answers)
  • Anyone NOT overweight as a child and suffer sexual abuse? (Oct 24, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anyone not thrilled with their progress? (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Anyone notice increased anxiety at 10 months post op? (May 1, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
  • Anyone on Lithium; have lots of questions? (Dec 9, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Anyone on prozac before Surgery? (Feb 9, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
  • Anyone one else take Wellbutrin (Jun 27, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • Anyone out there feel unable to stick to the diet after surgery? (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anyone out there have any ideas to help- me get through the next 5 months? (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Anyone out there having difficulty sleeping (Oct 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • anyone out there that can connect sinilar weight & issues of surgery (Jul 2, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Anyone out there that has had the gastric lap-band still feel hungry? (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Anyone panic about the amount of food for post-op? (Oct 14, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Anyone scared of dating? (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • ANYONE TAKE ANTI-DEPRESSANTS FOR YEARS.... (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Anyone taking Sarafem? (Oct 20, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • Anyone told they can't take antidepressants post RNY (prox) (Mar 21, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Anyone understand pre-op avoidance? (May 25, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • Anyone use healing touch with their surgery? (Dec 13, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • anyone used dr warnock? (Jan 6, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
  • Anyone used St. John's Wort post-op for depression? (Apr 26, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • ANYONE WHO CARES (Sep 7, 2009) (View) (32 answers)
  • anyone who has had the vbg please email me with your stories i really wanted the rny (Apr 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Anyone wish that they did not have WLS? (Aug 1, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
  • Anyone wish they didn't have to tell their gossip Mom about their WLS ? (Jun 18, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
  • Anyone with bipolar (Mar 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Anyone with increased mood swings? (Aug 15, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
  • Anyone's Sex life get better after WLS? (Jun 14, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Anyonoe else nervous about surgery? (Sep 5, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Anything I can take OTC for these fluctuating emotions of mine? (May 13, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Apparently I have more problems than I thought! (Apr 30, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Appeal Overturned-Job Lost (Jun 8, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
  • apreciate any advise regarding my weight loss (Jun 30, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • ARE ANY HUNGRY ALL THE TIME FOR JUST SOMETHING IN YOUR MOUTH/ (Aug 23, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Are any of you having problems changing your food addictions for other compulsions? (Sep 27, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Are the emotional and physical changes too much to consider taking a job promotion? (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Are there any groups that ang out and do stuff that is closer then dallas? (May 13, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Are there any other bi-polar post-ops out there? (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Are there any other former smokers out there? (Aug 5, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Are there any post op individuals who are also recovering alcoholics? (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Are there any Post-Ops out there that were Binge Eaters? (Mar 22, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Are there any pre-op patients out there that feel like they everything in sight. (May 5, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Are there any support groups based around Hartford, CT? (Jul 31, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Are there any support groups in Mt. Home, ID or Glendal, AZ area? (Mar 15, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Are there any support groups in the atlanta area re: obesity&depression? (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Are there any support groups in the Des Moines, Ia area? (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Are there any young people who would like to start a Support group online? (Nov 5, 2001) (View) (26 answers)
  • Are there not many women over 40 successfully having this surgery ? (Dec 27, 2001) (View) (38 answers)
  • Are there people who have developed an alcohol problem after surgery? (Oct 12, 2010) (View) (10 answers)
  • Are there stats on WLS patients who were adopted? (Oct 9, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Are you ***sure*** I won't feel hungry right after surgery?????? (Mar 6, 2004) (View) (16 answers)
  • Are you and your spouse speaking the same love language? (Mar 15, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • Are you getting compliments? (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Are you happy with the choice you made? (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (28 answers)
  • Are you receiving any counseling along with the anti-depressant medication? (Oct 12, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Are you treated differently since your weight loss? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (25 answers)
  • As a pre-op with a date Nov.12. Is there anyone who is sorry for having their surgery (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • As I am getting closer to my surgery date, my husband is starting to (May 17, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • At 5 1/2 mos post op (lap RNY) I am constantly tired and easily aggitated by (Sep 17, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • At first I worried about not getting insurance...now that I got insurance... (May 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • At the end of my rope with all of these setbacks. (Nov 2, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • Ava Lee's Statement about the Two Year Window (Feb 8, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • BAD SURGERY? WHO WOULDNT DO IT AGAIN (Jul 31, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Becoming nervous about lap RNY. Need to hear from long term post ops. (Dec 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Been put down for having WLS , media don't help us ! (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Before and after pics? (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Before or after sugery did u feel like the grass maybe greener on the other side? (Jan 8, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • BIRTH CONTROL PATCH HELP! (Mar 6, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
  • Birthday treats, meeting leftovers and office grazing... (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Body Image and Attention Issues.. Please share your experiences (Dec 8, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Body image issues and how did you deal???? (Jun 18, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
  • Bothered by doctor's comment. (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Breakup after WLS?... I was just wondering if anyone who met someone before wls.... (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
  • buried penis (Mar 16, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
  • California Psychological Inventory (Jan 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • CAN ANTI DEPRESSANTS SLOW DOWN WEIGHT LOSS??AND WILL YOU STILL LOSE THE SAME AMOUNT (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • can any one help me.....?????? (Dec 7, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Can anyone give advice (Read Below)? (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • CAN ANYONE HELP ME ? (Nov 22, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • CAN ANYONE HELP ME DEAL WITH MY FEARS OF NOT LOSING ENOUGH WEIGHT (Mar 11, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Can anyone help with a little motivation, please??? (Jan 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Can anyone help with getting what I call (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Can anyone help with words of encouragement? (Aug 12, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Can anyone lend a hand with pre-surgery terror? (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • Can anyone provide me with words of encouragement? (Oct 18, 1999) (View) (14 answers)
  • can anyone recommend a psychiatrist in West Palm Beach. (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Can anyone recommend a psychotherapist in Atlanta area? (Jun 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Can anyone suggest a physiotherapist in Marietta, GA? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Can anyone tell me if Insurance will pay for Breast Augmentation after GB? (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Can anyone tell me the name of a good psychotherapist (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Can anyone who had this surgery done many years ago comment on results? (Aug 24, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • Can artificial sugar cause no energy and stupidity? (Nov 27, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Can doctor refuse to do surgery because my husband's doesn't support me?? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • can emotional issues make you gain weight? (Sep 12, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
  • Can I do this by myself? (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Can I get through Open RNY by myself? (Jan 20, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Can I overcome (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Can I still take meds for depression and OCD? (Jan 19, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Can I switch surgeons after getting approval? (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Can I take lithium after having gastric bypass? (Jun 17, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
  • can so one tell me how to quit grazing (Jan 10, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
  • can someone brighten my days after denial (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Can someone give me a kind word please? (Mar 5, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Can someone help me with information to share with my mother? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • can someone in recovery from addictions still have wls? (Nov 17, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
  • Can Someone Please Help Me With My Body Image? (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Can Someone recommend a good therapist in Northern Va/DC/MD? (Jan 29, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Can someone tell me if my weight loss is good? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Can someone tell me the role of an angel and how one is obtained? (Oct 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Can someone tell me where an angel goes to post an update to someones profile. (Dec 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Can someone with clinical depression have the surgery? (May 16, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Can somone offer me some words of encouragement? (Mar 29, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
  • Can taking anti depressants affect having surgery performed? (Jan 31, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Can the pre-op endoscopy detect my bulemic history? (Aug 24, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Can they put the IV in after you are asleep....I had a horrible experience and now am (Apr 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Can we talk? (Nov 20, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • Can WLS effect your personality (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Can women and men be friends? (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (35 answers)
  • Can you help a member who is slow with weight loss? (Jul 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • can you help me with this????????? (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Can you help with these concerns regardling WLS? (Apr 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Can you share some inspiration with a pre-op? (Jan 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Can you still drink the occasional soda post op?? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (21 answers)
  • Can you take long acting pills? (May 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Can you tell me some of your milestones? (Jun 28, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
  • Cant get over these issues with food (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Celebrating the new me? Or mourning the old? (Mar 14, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • Changes--Please can anyone help me. I'm having surgery in April and getting very scared of (Mar 20, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Changing Surgeons? (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • CHEATING SPOUSE (Aug 7, 2003) (View) (33 answers)
  • Closer to date and food tastes so much better than before---why??? (Mar 23, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Coming to a realization... (Jul 1, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
  • Concerned about possible long term health issues (Apr 9, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
  • concerned somewhat (Jun 28, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
  • Coping with emotional eating after surgery? (Apr 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Coping without food under stress (Jun 8, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Could I be grieving food even before I have surgery? (Jul 23, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
  • Could I be plateauing at 8wks post op? (Sep 8, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Could it be sleep apnea? (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Could my cycle be messed up due to Pre-op stress? (Mar 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Could my Hormones be out of whack? (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Could someone please explain this to me. realtionship ended (Jul 12, 2004) (View) (16 answers)
  • Could someone please help me! (Nov 29, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Couldn't have gotten this far without it... (May 31, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Cover me, I'm going in! (Mar 12, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Crabby? (Oct 22, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • cried all day (Dec 2, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
  • Dating, I feel so guilty about this, please help. (Jun 7, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
  • day before surgery and having anxiety issues about dying anyone else have this (Apr 19, 2010) (View) (11 answers)
  • Deaths in family--should I proceed??? (Jan 10, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Dec,17th having RNY scared to death.......... (Dec 5, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • DENIED by bariatrics...Ambien (Feb 22, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
  • Depressed After approval! Can I be Denied (Mar 30, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • DEPRESSED AND DOWN (May 12, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Depressed and eating way too much! (Apr 6, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Depressed and need advice and prayers! (Aug 14, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
  • depressed because am at a non losing plateau stage. Any suggestions welcomed!!! (Sep 28, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • depressed: i had my surgery Dec 11 07 i went to my DR. (Jan 30, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
  • Depresses at slow 6 moth loss........ (May 28, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • depression (May 20, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • depression (Jun 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Depression After Surgery (May 31, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Depression and emotional eating. I can't stop! please help... (Apr 18, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Depression and long term post op (Sep 29, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Depression and med absorption (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Depression can play a major role in obesity in men as well. (May 4, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Depression vs a possible insurance denial (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Did anyone ask? Did you tell? (Dec 23, 2008) (View) (26 answers)
  • Did anyone cry while nurses were preparing you for surgery? (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
  • Did anyone else exsperience, overwhelming tiredness, after surgery (Jul 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Did anyone else feel hungry again at about 7 months post op and could you eat more? (Sep 1, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Did anyone else have my problem? (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Did anyone else have problems with sleeplessness post op? (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Did anyone else have scary/graphic dreams pre-op? (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Did anyone else hit a big bump with depression 3 months post? (Aug 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Did anyone ever have panic attacts prior to surgery and how did you do after surgery? (Feb 24, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Did anyone experience excessive eating before there surgery? (Feb 9, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Did anyone experience ICU psychosis after surgery. (Nov 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Did anyone get depressed after surgery? (Jan 12, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
  • Did anyone go in for surgery and get diagnosed as having done damage from throwing up (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Did anyone have a hard time with prozac being effective after Surgery? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Did anyone have dreams about not making it through the surgery? (Mar 30, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
  • Did anyone have trouble with their meds? (Jun 4, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Did anyone pre-op worry about their skin hanging down a lot or how they will look? (Jul 3, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
  • Did anyone use meditation and exercises to prepare for surgery? (Aug 21, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Did anyone watch 48 hours on Thursday night at 10pm PST? (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
  • Did anyone watch Jay Leno Thurs. night??? (Sep 16, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
  • Did anyone watch that 'Half Ton Man' special on Discovery Health? (Jun 13, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
  • Did anyone who has a mental health history flunk a psych eval? (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Did anyone with bi polar not tell the dr. they had it at the psyc apt. (Oct 26, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
  • DID ANYONES HRT QUICK WORKING.... (Sep 15, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Did I make a mistake? (Dec 21, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Did I open a can of worms? (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • DID I OVER-REACT?? AM I TOO SENSITIVE??? (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (27 answers)
  • Did I really try everything? What am I doing? Terrified (Dec 20, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Did I ruin my progress??? (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Did pre-op testing wipe you out? (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Did sexual abuse come up in anyones psych eval (Feb 17, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Did you discover underlying issues after WLS? (Sep 13, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Did you ever think you might have choses the wrong surgery?????? (Jan 20, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
  • Did you feel that this too would fail? (Oct 17, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Did you find it very difficult to focus after? (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Did you find that this surgery helped with emotional eating as well? (Dec 5, 2005) (View) (16 answers)
  • Did you get a different reaction from prospective employers after WLS? (Apr 21, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Did you have the surgery without tell your friends or relatives? What happen? (Feb 18, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • Did you/do you have to do any grief or forgiveness work? (Sep 24, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • Did you/would you have liked to have contact with a chaplain in your WLS journey (Apr 29, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • Did your husband act weird?? (May 30, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • Did your personality change, or did you gain confidence after wls? (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Directly after surgery the body is unable to hold much food but (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Dislike pictures (Jun 10, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Divorce (Jun 18, 2008) (View) (19 answers)
  • Do any of you remember the post of why NOT to have Gastric Bypass Surgery. (Nov 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Do any of you suffer from a rocky marriage because you can't physically keep house? (Jun 29, 2001) (View) (23 answers)
  • Do any of you that have had RNY attend OA just to keep your food issues under control (Jun 5, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
  • Do anyone ever feel like they are not going to lose weight? (May 6, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Do I continue with my plan for surgery after the death of a friend who had surgery? (Sep 14, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • Do I have a right to be upset? (Sep 26, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • do i have to be unhealthy to have the RNY surgery done? (Feb 17, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
  • Do I have to do follow-up sessions!!?? (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Do I need my husband to sign or approve anything for my surgery? (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Do I tell the truth when form I fill out ask if I am a emotional eater (Sep 30, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Do I wait and risk having to start all over or find a new surgeon now? (May 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Do most people go through a period of self doubt. (Sep 15, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
  • Do other people have constant nightmares? (Jun 20, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Do People Not think before they TYPE?? (Jan 19, 2009) (View) (15 answers)
  • Do people treat you different now? What are some ways to deal with this. (Mar 7, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Do the cravings, constant eating or want to eat change? (Jan 28, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Do you ever lose the MENTAL WEIGHT??? (Jan 18, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Do you ever stop "missing" food? (Nov 6, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
  • Do you feel guilty when considering adding a new food to your lineup? (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Do you feel or have you felt like you have grown apart from your spouse? (Sep 8, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Do you find psychological counseling to be helpful after the surgery? (Feb 7, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Do you find that it is easier to be intimate post op than it was pre op? (Jul 13, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Do you find that you are even more self conscious of your naked body? (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Do you find that you have more or less problems..(excludeing)... (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • DO YOU FIND THAT YOUR CLOSEST FAMILY MEMBER IS YOUR BIGGEST CREDIC?? (Oct 31, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Do you find yourself startled by how good you feel? (Dec 25, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Do you have a opinion for a definite no or yes from obesity sugery? (Apr 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Do you have a problem seeing a different person in the mirror after wls? (Dec 15, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Do you have fears about becoming thin because of your past? (Feb 12, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Do you have suggestions on how to change the way you view your saggy skin? (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Do you know of any surgeons that make their patients wait for surgery? (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Do you regret having had wls? (Aug 24, 2001) (View) (22 answers)
  • Do you regret having it?? (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Do you still feel fat? (Jan 12, 2004) (View) (22 answers)
  • Do you tell co-workers you are having WLS and if not what do you say? (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • do you think my friend had surgery (Jun 12, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • Do you think my insurance will approve me for surgery? (Sep 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Doc put me on anti-depressant..heard it causes weight gain. help! (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Doctor hurt my feelings - am I being overly sensitive or was he out of line? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Doctor postponed surgery due to counselor letter. (Nov 19, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • Doctor said insurance company would probably deny me. (Oct 26, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Doctor told me (Mar 17, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does all the testing the internist do preop count towards the surgery? (Jul 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Does anybody else ever feel....... (Oct 4, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Does anybody else regret having this surgery? (Jan 21, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Does anybody know of any local support groups in Evansville IN. (Apr 6, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Does anyone belive in omens..... (May 22, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
  • Does anyone cry at the... (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Does anyone else besides me feel like a failure, despite a weight loss (Oct 22, 2002) (View) (20 answers)
  • DOES ANYONE ELSE CRAVE FOOD JUST LIKE BEFORE SURGERY? (Feb 28, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
  • Does anyone else feel ambivalent about reaching goal? (Mar 1, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does anyone else feel like a failure? (Dec 27, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
  • Does anyone else feel like this when they get compliments? (Apr 16, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Does anyone else feel nervous/embarrassed? (Nov 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • does anyone else have anxiety about taking meds??? (Sep 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Does anyone else have doubts about being able to continue to eat this way? (Mar 1, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Does anyone else have panic attacks? (Apr 22, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Does Anyone Else Have Panic Attacks? (May 7, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Does anyone else have to deal with the questions? (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Does anyone else hide to eat? (Oct 5, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
  • DOES ANYONE ELSE OUT HERE FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GOING NUTS AFTER WLS? (Nov 25, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Does anyone else out there take topamax and how if at all did it effect your weight (Mar 18, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does anyone else overeat and vomit? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Does anyone else pre op feel that they just don't want go out in public untill this.. (Feb 1, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • Does anyone else see themselves differently then they actually are? (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
  • Does anyone else think they weren't big enought for WLS? (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Does anyone feel edgy and even hateful after the decision to have WLS have been made? (May 13, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Does anyone feel hungry all the time? (Apr 3, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Does anyone feel like something is going to get in the way of you getting to surgery? (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does anyone feel out of control? (Apr 27, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does anyone feel unsatified of what they are turning out to look like? (Jun 23, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Does anyone fnd themselves still browsing in the PLUS SIZE section? (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Does anyone have a fear of being thin before having surgery? (Aug 6, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
  • Does anyone have a friend who seems to be supportive of them getting the surgery..... (May 29, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Does anyone have a short fuse since WLS? (Nov 7, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • Does anyone have any tips for curtailing the binge while waiting? (Apr 7, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Does anyone have mixed feeling after being approved? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does anyone have trouble sleeping pre-op? (Aug 24, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Does anyone have trouble swallowing Wellbetrin? (Jul 24, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Does anyone know a Dr. that takes medical card? (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does anyone know a good website? (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does anyone know about the patient Dr. Horrilleno in Dallas, TX, Lost (Sep 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Does anyone know anything about this or been through counselling for it? (Oct 17, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Does anyone know if a psychologist in the Youngstown Ohio area that is sensitive WLS (Feb 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Does anyone know of a good psycho therapist who specializes in obesity? (Mar 14, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
  • Does anyone know of a good psychologist in the Denton/Dallas area? (Jun 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does anyone know of a good zinger to silence critics? (May 12, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Does anyone know of a journal specifically made for WLS patients? (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Does anyone know of a WLS friendly psychiatrist in Las Vegas? (Feb 7, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Does anyone know of a WLS support that meets in either Simi Valley, Moorpark, CA? (Dec 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Does anyone know of any support groups in SC.? (Apr 24, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Does anyone know of any support groups in the Dallas Metroplex? (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Does anyone know of any support groups in the Santa Cruz area? (May 24, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Does anyone know of any support groups in the Wilson, NC area? (Oct 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Does anyone know of deaths caused by the Lap Band Surgery? (Aug 16, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
  • Does anyone know personally someone that died after sergury? (Aug 25, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does anyone know what criteria is taken into consideration when the (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Does anyone know where I can get information for my Grandparents about the importance (Jul 31, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • DOES ANYONE MISS CERTAIN FOODS? (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (27 answers)
  • Does anyone not feel healthy post op? (Apr 17, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Does anyone not know how to react to the new attention after WLS? (Sep 25, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Does anyone out there have a history of BI_POLAR disorder that has had a WLS? (Apr 30, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • Does anyone reach a certain weight and start gaining again (Jun 30, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
  • Does anyone regret haveing this surgery? (Dec 31, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does anyone regret having the surgery? (Jan 21, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Does anyone Regret having this surgery (HONESTLY)! (Aug 4, 2000) (View) (30 answers)
  • Does Anyone Regret Having WLS? (May 10, 2003) (View) (31 answers)
  • Does anyone take Paxil? Has it slowed your weight loss down at all? (Oct 29, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Does anyone think heart flutters are serious enough to contact the surgeon about? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Does anyone weigh themselves once or more a day? (Feb 16, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
  • Does anyone's husband make fun of fat people? (Nov 27, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Does cellulite disappears? (Jun 4, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does depression ease after surgery? (Jul 13, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does everybody go through this.. (May 5, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
  • Does everyone loss their hair (Jul 13, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Does it EVER END?????????? (Feb 16, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does it ever get better, really? (Jul 29, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • does it matter if you have lapband or bypass (Aug 22, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
  • Does it take a long period of time to get over the emotional roll a coaster? (Jul 16, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
  • Does lossing weight change the type of friends you desire? (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does penis size decrease too? (Jun 28, 2000) (View) (16 answers)
  • Does PMDD symptoms lesson with weightloss? (Jan 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Does the catheter hurt? What about an upper GI? Did everyone have one? (Aug 17, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does the catheter hurt? What about an upper GI? Did everyone have one? (Aug 17, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • Does the stress hormone, cortisol really contribute to weight gain? (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Does the surgery cause hairloss? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Does this Happen? (Jul 31, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • Does weight loss help to alleviate depression? (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • Does Wellbutrin cause weight gain? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Does your appetite get worse after surgery? (Jul 6, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Does/did anyone out there have terrible anxiety before WLS was even an option? (Mar 8, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Dr Naaman in Houston does not have an after care support group.... (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Dr removed my hormones 1 week preop-really anxious (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Dr. Fobi Special on CBS tonight 48 HOURS for WLS (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • DR. SAID MY REQUEST FOR APPROVAL WAS....... (Apr 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Drivers License Renewal (Jan 7, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Eating foods I wont be able to eat later and it scares me (Aug 19, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • Eating like it was my (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • Eating Out of Control- Need Someone to talk With (Jul 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • emotional eating (Feb 15, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
  • Emotional prep prior to surgery (Mar 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Emotions of a pre-op/trying to quit smoking (Dec 31, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • Estimated weight loss (Mar 13, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Ever feel guilty or embarressed? (Dec 26, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • Ever have one of those days?? (Nov 12, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Ever wonder what was going through a person's head the night before they had WLS? (Jul 29, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Everything I have heard has been so positive so I feel very selfish asking this question, but has an (Mar 18, 1999) (View) (19 answers)
  • excluded what do you do iam so depressed (Apr 14, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Exercise After Surgery (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Experienced patient of Dr. Marcus, please reply if this applies. (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Expert Advice Again Appreciated (Dec 30, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Extremely frustrated!! (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Extremely nervous the closer it gets and could use help! (Oct 5, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • Facing a divorce. Can I still have the surgery while alone? (Jan 10, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • falling into depression (Jul 22, 2007) (View) (18 answers)
  • Family seems to think badly of wls (Aug 19, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
  • Fear of LAP surgery (Aug 1, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • fear of losing weight (Nov 15, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Fear of reaching goal weight.... (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Fear of Rejection by Surgeon (Dec 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • fearful to fly but surgeon has more experience than doc at home... (Jan 24, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Feeling happy and sad at the same time.... (Sep 6, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • Feeling down, go shopping? (Jan 3, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • Feeling Guilty about having the surgery (May 31, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • Feeling hopeless...always hungry. Need encouragement badly. (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Feeling lost with no support....can anyone help? (Jun 4, 1999) (View) (20 answers)
  • Feeling sad and emotional, with headaches... 3.5 weeks post op (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Feeling terribly depressed.... Can anyone help without telling me how horrible I am? (May 1, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • Feeling the need to change my life (Feb 24, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Feels like I am permanently in PMS mode...Anybody else? (Dec 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Fiance adamantly against, looking for support... (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (26 answers)
  • Fighting a denail (Oct 3, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Finally approved after long hard fight, but now I am scared, is this normal? (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Finally convinced hubby to get surgery,but I need help comforting his fears (Oct 25, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Finally got a date for my Revision! (Aug 27, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
  • Finding the right counseling post-op (Mar 11, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
  • Food Addiction & WLS (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • food issue (Dec 16, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
  • For all those Single and Post-op, Questions about dating again? (Feb 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • For all you post ops out there..... (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • For anybody who has already lost all thier weight, (see below) (Apr 22, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • For married post-ops how has WLS affected your relationship with your spouse? (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • For my inital appt are there any important questions anyone can pass on? (Jul 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • For post ops who have quit smoking prior to wls (May 14, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • For the past week, I have had so many mood swings and don't know why? (Jul 6, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • For those considering surgery, in fear, and asking, (Nov 13, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • For those that have *LOTS* of weight to lose... (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • For those that were never a normal weight, and now are, tell us about it. (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Found out I was approved Wednesday.....found out I was pregnant Thursday... (Jul 28, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Fun Magical Moment to Share (Jan 18, 2004) (View) (18 answers)
  • Fun question: Do you have a favorite song that inspires you after WLS? (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (49 answers)
  • FYI: I'm headed to the hospital early in the morning... (Nov 27, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Gained 30 lbs 1 year after sugery. (Oct 1, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • gas pains (May 17, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
  • Geez!! when is this nervous stuff gonna end??!! (Jul 11, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • GENERIC WELLBUTRIN OKAY? (Apr 9, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • getting cold feet! my surgery is in 2 days! help?!! (Mar 22, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
  • Getting ready to go in a few hours (Jan 19, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • GETTING SICK OF YOUR FAMILY???? (Dec 1, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Give me something to live for. (Nov 26, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • God send me an angel from the heavens above... (Nov 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Going No mail soon, but, am very nervous (Feb 17, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Going solo is back! Slapped in the face a little but back. (Jan 18, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
  • going to the phycologist and nutritionist 4-19-04 dont know what to expect. help! (Apr 14, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
  • Good comebacks for negative comments (Aug 10, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • Got a surgery date, but may be laid off...Help! (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Got any tips or hints for pre-op to prepare the mind and emotions? (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • got my lap-band surgery date 2-11-03, now I feel anxious, even a little scared...but (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Grandpa Hurt My Feelings (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • Grazing...?? (Jul 14, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Guess what I learned...and for me, it sucks! (Jan 10, 2008) (View) (26 answers)
  • Guys- How Do You Deal With Attention From Women?> (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • H E LP A N X I O U S C A N T S L E E P ! ! ! ! ! (Jul 9, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • had a panic attack on the operating table (Jun 8, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Had gastric 3yrs ago, suffering depression and axiety which has caused drinking. (Jun 14, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
  • hair loss is the most up seting thing that has happened (Aug 1, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
  • Hairstyles- I need one!! Suggestions? (Oct 13, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • Handling Compliments (Oct 22, 1999) (View) (13 answers)
  • Happiness is.... (Oct 25, 2000) (View) (24 answers)
  • Happy New Year!!! (Dec 31, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Hard time picturing yourself thin (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Hard time post-op! (Mar 13, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anone else had the experience of being embarrassed about this surgery? (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (22 answers)
  • has any body had a exercise stress test w/thallium (Sep 22, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has any one been obesessing about their body after WLS? (May 7, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • has any one older then 60 had the wls and felt it was the right thing to do (Jan 23, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has any other long term post ops felt this way?? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has any pre-op people felt detached from your normal life? (Jun 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • HAS ANYBODY ELSE HAD TO DEAL WITH INSULTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE AFTER WEIGHT LOSS? (Jun 17, 2004) (View) (24 answers)
  • Has anybody ever milked the (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anybody not told one single person? (Nov 7, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • has anyone ever had panic attacks and changed there mind (Mar 3, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone after a year post-op finding it hard to follow the diet? (Jan 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has anyone any experience with taking Efexor XR prior to surgery and (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone backed out of surgery? (Feb 3, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • has anyone bee denied/approved after telling about their mental helth status? (Apr 28, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has anyone been able to get Tricare to cover Wellbutrin XL? (Oct 31, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone been all alone after surgery? (Feb 5, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
  • Has anyone been denied because they were clinically diagnosed as bipolar ? (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone been denied because you didnt lose required weight prior to surgery? (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • has anyone been denied coverages due to insurance exclusions for WLS? (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has anyone been diagnosed with BINGE EATING DISORDER? (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • HAS ANYONE BEEN JUDGEMENTAL IN SAYING IT WAS WRONG TO HAVE SURGERY? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (34 answers)
  • Has anyone been obese so long that they can't remember what they look like thin? (Feb 20, 2002) (View) (60 answers)
  • Has anyone been placed on psycological hold? Does this effect the insurance approval? (Jan 13, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone been told they have had personality changes after their surgery? (Nov 13, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone developed an eating disorder after surgery? (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has anyone else become obsessed with the theory of losing weight? (Jul 24, 2001) (View) (22 answers)
  • Has anyone else been able to fit into smaller sizes but the skin just won't go? (Dec 13, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anyone else been afraid of intimacy after the surgery??? (Dec 10, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone else been experiencing dreams? (Mar 31, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Has anyone else been re-scheduled more than once? (Mar 24, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone else been sad afterwards? (Aug 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone else been so excited they can't sleep? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • Has anyone else developed a problem with alcohol after surgery? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone else developed a strong desire to have a baby this soon after surgery? (Sep 9, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone else developed Bulemia? (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone else ever been afraid to have a relationship with the opposite sex becaus (Apr 24, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Has anyone else ever done this? (Apr 10, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone else ever expierienced this or felt this depression also? (Jan 28, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone else ever had the embarrassing situation of breaking furniture... (Aug 13, 2002) (View) (24 answers)
  • Has anyone else experienced a fear of eating post-op? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone else felt they would only lose three sizes? (Mar 14, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anyone else had a difficult time adjusting to the drastic lifestyle change? (Aug 12, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anyone else had doubts about WLS??? (Nov 3, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Has anyone else had fear of being (Dec 25, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone else had problems with seeing themselves as they really are? (Nov 10, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anyone else had the fear that there marriage would end because of weight loss? (Sep 24, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone else just freaked out before surgery? (May 4, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anyone else suffered from major depression, while waiting for insurance approval (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Has anyone else suffered the loss of old friends after WLS? (Nov 14, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Has anyone else totally fell off the wagon after their surgery consult? (Aug 2, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone encountered problems with their friends regarding decision to have surgery (Apr 1, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone ever experienced unexplained depression before surgery? (Nov 1, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has anyone ever felt afraid after getting a surgery date? (Sep 4, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • Has anyone ever felt like......... (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone ever felt that surgery may not be the answer for them? (Jan 4, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone ever gotten a divorce just before WLS or shortly after?? (Jun 7, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Has anyone ever gotten more depressed by focusing on their fat before surgery? (Nov 4, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone ever had their surgery cancelled at the last minute ? (Nov 14, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone ever had these thoughts? (Jan 25, 2005) (View) (14 answers)
  • Has anyone ever had this problem with paying upfront? (Feb 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has anyone ever NOT suffered from Last Supper Syndrome? (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone ever regretted having WLS? (Dec 17, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
  • Has anyone every got so scared they chicken out at the last minute?? (Aug 5, 1999) (View) (16 answers)
  • Has anyone every written the DOJ concerning discrimination against the morbid obese? (Apr 23, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone experience mood changes ? If so have you considered estrogen patch? (Dec 3, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has anyone experienced a lot of weight gain the few weeks before WLS? (Nov 9, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has anyone experienced depression and drinking after the surgery (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone experienced loss of libido after surgery? Maybe not right away, but still (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Has anyone experienced nightmares after surgery? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone felt paniced after they had surgery? (Jul 30, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone found a good solution to dealing with depression? (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Has anyone gone on anti-depressants after surgery and had problems with nausea? (Jul 16, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • has anyone gone through severe depression 7 months out and would like to share? (Feb 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone gone through the surgery that has had an extreme BMI? (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone gotten counseling Pre-op ? (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone had a bad phych eval overturned? (Apr 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone had a dream they had surgery (Feb 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone had a hard time seeing and feeling the weight loss on themselves? (Sep 23, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • Has anyone had a panniculectomy and been approved by insurance? (Nov 10, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Has anyone had a partner/spouse/bf/gf tell them they are now a different person? (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • HAS ANYONE HAD A PROBLEM GETTING THE SURGERYS OFFICE TO RESPOND WHEN THEY SAY. (Mar 20, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone had an appointment with DR. Goodmans dietitian and pshcologist (Aug 14, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone had any mood swings leading up to there surgery? (May 2, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Has anyone had depression just prior to wls? (Jun 23, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone had difficulty with the Peoria Surgical Group? (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone had difficulty with their spouse being supportive of the weight loss surge (Jan 30, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • Has anyone had emotional issues a year out from surgery? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone had issues with trusting the opposite sex? (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone had mood swings pre-op? (Dec 23, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone had much experience letting others know about wls (Jun 2, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone had or going to have surgery that has Agoraphobia? (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • has anyone had or have atrial fibrillation? (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Has anyone had others to say rude comments.. (Mar 2, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Has anyone had post-op regret? (Sep 28, 2008) (View) (20 answers)
  • Has anyone had problem with depression related overspending go away post op? (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has anyone had problems with absorption of their psychiatric medications? (Oct 9, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone had problems with your husband regarding WLS? (Nov 19, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
  • Has anyone had second thoughts about getting surgery after reading of others dying? (Jun 2, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • has anyone had second thoughts before their surgery date? (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • Has anyone had someone mad at them and not talk to them after having the bypass ? (Jun 11, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
  • Has anyone had someone think that having WLS is a sin? (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
  • Has anyone had someone use you to boost their self esteem? (Oct 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone had success taking Wellbutrin XL for depression. (Dec 18, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone had surgery that also has Disociative Identity disorder ? (Apr 30, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone had the surgery not work for them? (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone had there surgery reversed due to emotional problems, did insurence cover (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • has anyone had thier band removed (Sep 20, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anyone had this problem? (Feb 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has anyone had this surgery NOT WORK for them? (Sep 18, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone had to have this surgery re-done? (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone here had trouble with post surgery 'happiness' expectations? (Aug 21, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Has anyone here personally regretted ever having WLS? If so, why? (Apr 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has anyone lost 100lbs and still not feel thin or different? (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anyone lost friends due to WLS? (Jun 9, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Has anyone lost so much weight that people are telling them that they look sick? (Jul 25, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
  • Has anyone lost their best friend because of WLS? (May 29, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Has anyone lost their marriage after surgery (Aug 2, 2004) (View) (17 answers)
  • Has anyone lost their period before WLS surgery? (Jan 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone needed therapy before they could get approval for surgery. (Apr 1, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Has anyone NOT been able to stop eating? (Oct 4, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Has anyone NOT lost weight at all after WLS? (Jul 1, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Has anyone not made it throught their first phase (liquid) and ate something? (Oct 18, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone NOT told their family? I only want supportive, positve people around me, (Apr 9, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
  • Has anyone noted the increase with miscarriages since WLS (Nov 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone out there also had their surgery cancelled? (Dec 17, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone out there backed out at the time of surgery? (Jul 24, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone out there felt like they did everything wrong, but ... (Feb 13, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone out there lost someone close to them who died after having weight loss surgery? (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone post op found they no longer need anti-depressants? (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone post op succesfully taken Depakote without (Aug 24, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone post-op have to go to a counciler? (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone post-op noticed a change in their self esteem??? BETTER OR WORSE? (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Has anyone pre or post op started to see a psychologist to get...... (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone read 'The Hunger Within' book. Was it helpful? (Apr 3, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
  • Has anyone realized that they are sabotaging themselves? (Aug 10, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone secretly wished that their other half would leave after WLS? (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Has anyone seperated from their spouse before WLS? (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has anyone started a hobby post-op? (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
  • Has anyone suffered child abuse? (Feb 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone suffered from sexual abuse as a child and is now obese? (Jul 26, 1999) (View) (48 answers)
  • HAS ANYONE TAKEN BLACK COHOSH AFTER WLS? (Jul 8, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • has anyone that has had surgery went to the hospital for the work-up (Dec 17, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Has anyone tried hypnosis post op to control cravings? (May 2, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone tried to get copy or their Psych Evaluation,and been refused??? (Jul 15, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Has anyone used Walter Linstrom through a payment plan? (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Has anyone VBG gained 20+ pounds, then lost it again? (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Has anyone who has had WLS had a family member who didn't support your decision? (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has anyone who is a caregiver for a family member gone through this surgery? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Has anyone with bipolar disorder had the weight loss surgery?? (Jul 26, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has anyone's spouse/partner lost interest in your new body? (Jul 4, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
  • Has anyone's surgery been canceled two time I am now waiting for my 3rd date! (Aug 25, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
  • Has anyone, besides me, REGRETTED having this surgery? (May 19, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
  • has anyones' symtoms of anxiety and depression gotten worse since (Nov 5, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
  • has the surgery been worth the hassle and extreme life change (Apr 28, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
  • Has The War Had An Effect On Your Food Intake? Grazing etc? (Mar 21, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Has your spouse turned up the lovemaking since your surgery? (Jul 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Have any of you experienced family members who are unsupportive? (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Have any of you gone through this? Now, that my surgery quest is in the (Oct 23, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • Have any of you made out a living will? (Jun 13, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Have any of you read Who Moved My Cheese? (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Have been off HRT pre-op and am falling apart--> (Nov 11, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Have I gone Crazy???? (Jun 27, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Have I traded in one problem for another??? (May 3, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Have I traded one problem for another? (Jun 8, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • have other pre ops felt like this?? (May 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Have trouble thinking about anything else? (Jul 21, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Have you been left in the Lurch By the Doctors and NOT the Insurance? (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF TRIYNG JUST ONE MORE TIME (Apr 2, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
  • Have you gained weight during your pre-op period? (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Have you had WLS & have been dx'd with bipolar disorder? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Have you watched a surgery in person (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Have your fat friends rejected you? (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Having a hard time "imagining" myself as slender...but I surely want it. (Aug 16, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Having a hard time finding a shrink (Jul 1, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
  • Having a hard time with self image ... (Mar 5, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • Having a terrible time with my marraige! (May 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Having problems with my husband (Oct 30, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • Having second thoughts about Lap vs Open RNY!!!! (Sep 7, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • having surgery tomarrow june 22nd and I a so scared!! (Jun 20, 2009) (View) (16 answers)
  • Having trouble w/body image after 1 yr post op and down 200lbs (Oct 7, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • Having VBG Open...is the pain about the same as C-section? about the same worse ? (Feb 8, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Head Hunger vs. Physical Hunger (Apr 6, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
  • hello i am so upset i gain 3pds.in 6days dont know what is going on (May 20, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • HELLO TO ALL I AM REALLY DOWN TODAY I JUST FEEL LIKE (Jan 3, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • help , I'm scared to death. my surgery is tomorrow 5:30am (Apr 11, 2000) (View) (16 answers)
  • HELP - Do you think my my sex drive got bypassed too ? (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Help for dealing with people putting me down for being with a M.O fiance (Aug 21, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • help hubby making not so nice comments after I have lost 105#'s (May 8, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • HELP HUSBAND DONT WANT ME TO DO ANYTHING (Jan 8, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • Help I am pregnant (Jun 3, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
  • help I feel I am eating through my surgery (Aug 12, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Help I have created a monster! (Aug 2, 2002) (View) (21 answers)
  • HELP IN FINDING A THERAPIST IN PHILADLEPHIA PA (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Help me not eat due to depression (Jun 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Help Me PLEASE!!!!!!!! THe money I have for surgery, my husband says is to much to (May 17, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • Help Me Please...I am eating too much!! (Oct 7, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Help me! I have been worrying my self sick! (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Help me! I can't stop grazing (Apr 7, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Help my boyfriend wants to break up 3weeks before surgery!! (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • help what can i do (Apr 20, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • help with not reaching goal yet (Oct 18, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
  • Help with the waiting (Jul 8, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Help! (Jan 18, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Help! (Jun 25, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
  • Help! (Jul 7, 1999) (View) (9 answers)
  • Help! Can't stop bipolar meds for surgery! (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Help! I cannot stop crying! I feel so depressed. My surgery was 9/26 and (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Help! I'm terrified of the immediate post-op pain! (Apr 11, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Help! Suggestions on staying focused before surgery. 18 days pre-op (Apr 8, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • HELP! Don't know if I should be having surgery?! (Nov 3, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • HELP! HELP! HELP! (Apr 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Help! How do I see me as I am now? (Mar 28, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • HELP! I need Counseling Pre-Op for Emotional Issues (Aug 15, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
  • HELP! I need reassurance on my failure to succeed after surgery! (Nov 7, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • HELP! I'm feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious... (Mar 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Help! I'm stressin'! (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Help! very depressed. got denied and have to wait one year (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • HELP! Want to date but very scared...am I truly ready yet? (Sep 6, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
  • Help!! I am 5.5 mo. post-op from a proximal RNY. So far I have lost 70# (Jun 20, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
  • HELP!! I'm 2 weeks pre-op and feel like a whale (Feb 25, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • HELP!! I'm ready to start beating my head against the wall... (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Help!!! Am I normal?? Please help me...I feel like I'm losing my mind!! (Feb 26, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • HELP!!! PRE-OP JITTERS? (Apr 4, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Help!!! I have a boyfriend issue?? (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • HELP!!! My Doctors office just called me, escemia? (Aug 6, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Help!!! Why am I eating EVERYTING in site? My surgery is in 4 weeks and I have to be (Mar 30, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • HELP!!!! I want to eat unhealthy food (Jan 15, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
  • HELP!!!Gas pains, bloating, smelly...running family out of room (Jun 12, 2005) (View) (21 answers)
  • HELP, Loss of desire!!!!!!! (Feb 15, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Help, I can't seem to shake the blues. (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Help, I have had surgery, but I am afraid I am going to screw it up? (Jul 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Help, I need to clean my closet out. But I am scared to get rid of fat clothes? (Oct 18, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • Help, my eight year old is very nervous, what are some good things to tell him? (Sep 28, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Help. Feeling very depressed and anxious after Lap RNY. (Sep 5, 2008) (View) (24 answers)
  • help...... i have my surgery date now i am soooo.... scard i don't know if i can do t (Apr 5, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • HELP..I see my surgeon on Oct 1..I have proof of a supervised weightloss (Sep 28, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Here's something that needs to be said on posting.... (Jan 11, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
  • here's what I am looking forward to.... (Dec 29, 1999) (View) (14 answers)
  • Hi all, My eyes are bigger than my stomach. (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Hi everyone I will be having a open VBG on 2/5/02, I am getting scared of the pain (Jan 21, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Hi Everyone! I am having my surgery in one month and I'm honestly very scared... (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Hi! I am from SC also. I am trying to find others in my area. Pam...where are you? (Jan 7, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • HI!!! i just found out 3 days ago that my srgry will be nov 29th (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Hi, Just got done reading wls memorials, and now i'm scared more then ever (Mar 31, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
  • Hi...Does anyone know of any support groups in Rockland/Westchester/Bergen Counties? (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • HI..I have my surgeons appt on oct 1, the same day my insurance (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Hidden non-support? (Feb 12, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
  • How am i going to emtionally change? (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • How am I supposed to feel? (Jan 12, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
  • How are post-ops (Dec 23, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • How are Post-Ops dealing with all the attention after WLS (May 20, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • How are you dealing with your increased appetite? I'd like (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • How bad has your Phychological hunger been after surgery and how do you handle it? The physical sid (May 18, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • How bad is the post-op depression? (Aug 29, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • How Bad Is The Scar? (Sep 26, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • How best to deal with (Jan 20, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • how can I answer my husbands concerns/fears about the WLS (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • How can I avoid getting tummy tuck after WLS? (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • How can I be sure if i'm depressed? (Jun 17, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • How can I convince a friend I cannot eat like I use t oafter surgery? (Jan 9, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • How can I convince my PCP that I need WLS? (Aug 31, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • How can I expect myself to follow a plan post-op if I haven't pre-op? (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • How can I explain it to my daughter about my reasons for wls? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • How can I explain that I know what I'm doing? (Dec 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • how can I get my boyfriend to understand ? (Nov 3, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • How can I get my friends and family to support me regarding surgery? (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • How can I get rid of this gas problem? (May 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • How can I handle a rude relative? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
  • How can I keep from going crazy before my surgery on September 18th? (Aug 25, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • HOW CAN I LOOK THE SAME EVEN THOUGH WIEGHT IS DIFFERENT?? (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • How can I make a 100% commitment when the insurance company may pull the rugh out fro (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • How can I overcome my fears regarding WLS? (Apr 23, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • How can I prove to my PCP that the surgeon knows what he is talking about? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • How can I pursuade my surgeon? (Jun 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • How can I put my mom's mind at ease? (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • How can I relax myself and my conscience? (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • How can I speed things up? (Feb 20, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • HOW CAN I STOP EATING (Sep 28, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • How can I stop eating something I love if my brain is conditioned. (May 25, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • How can I stop stress eating? (Aug 18, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • How can I stop this cycle? (Aug 26, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • HOW CAN I STOP THIS TERRIBLE EMOTIONAL EATING???? (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • How can I tell my son and keep my privacy? (Feb 4, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • How can keep WLS a secret? (Feb 4, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • How can men be so cruel???? (Nov 21, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
  • How can u keep from looking older after surgery? (Feb 20, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • How can you get over the loneliness feeling from no support? (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • How can you get over the post op depression? (Mar 7, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
  • How come dont people want to disclose their surgery? (Jun 5, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
  • how come I have to wait up to 9 months just to have a consult w/the surgeon? (Apr 21, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • How common is depression post surgery? (Sep 14, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • How could I have handled this? (May 3, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
  • How Could Nurses, Physicians, Nursing Assistants Have Helped You? (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • How dangerous is a revision after complications from a vbg? (Feb 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • How Did Ya'll Take This Constant Roller Coaster of Emotions (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • How did you deal with compulsive overeating?? (Aug 24, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • How did you deal with someone who treated you invisibly before the surgery? (Nov 10, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • How did you deal with the wait (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • How did you get though the waiting? (Jun 3, 1999) (View) (12 answers)
  • How do 'lightweights' handle these comments? (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (36 answers)
  • How do deal with friends and family with (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do I break the news of this surgery to my elderly parents? (Nov 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do I choose a date? (Nov 23, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do I combat the depression and hunger pangs I have started to get daily?? (Aug 24, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do I convince someone else to do the surgery - before she dies from this? (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • How do I deal with meals at a family get together? (May 16, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
  • How do I deal with my jealous sister (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • How do I deal with people? (Aug 31, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
  • How do I deal with the negative comments? (Sep 24, 2002) (View) (20 answers)
  • How do I deal with the W.......A.......I........T.......I.......N.......G?! (Oct 29, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • How do I deal with these dreams? (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • How do I detox from Carbs????? (Mar 30, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
  • how do I explain RNY in layman terms? (Aug 10, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do I explain to my what to expect when they visit me in the hospital? (Feb 17, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do I fight the fear? (Dec 10, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do I find a therapist after WLS? (Jan 20, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • How do I find an angel? I am on the central coast in California. How do I know if I h (Dec 31, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do I gain control? I feel I have lost it. (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • How do I get an angel? (Mar 22, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • How do I get control Back? (Oct 6, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do I get into the chat rooms in wisconsin? (Jan 1, 2008) (View) (1 answer)
  • how do I get lose this feeling? (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • How do i get me husband to understand the medical need for this surgery, and get more (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do I get my mind to relate to a new body? (Jan 23, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
  • How do I get past the fears I have? (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do I get through the psych evaluation? (May 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • How do I handle PMS?? (Aug 19, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
  • How Do I Handle This? (Feb 1, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • How do I let go? (Aug 15, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • HOW DO I LET MY SISTER KNHOW TO REACT TO NEGATIVE COMMENTS (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • How do I not tell family members about my surgery? (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do I react to this person? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • How do I reassure my wife??? (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • How do I report an unethical psychologist? (Jul 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do I resolve my gas and boul problem? (Mar 28, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do I respond to someone who had a family member die after WLS? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • how do I start (Jun 10, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do I start over after all the liquid was taken out of my band? (Jan 4, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
  • How do I stop being so self destructive??? (Dec 18, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do i stop comparing myself to other skinny women??? (Jul 13, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • How do I stop feeling overwhelmed? (Jan 21, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do I wait and keep my sanity? (Mar 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • How do other pre-ops handle feeling uncomfortable in your body as you wait for WLS? (Dec 31, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • How do other pre-ops handle feeling uncomfortable in your body as you wait for WLS? (Dec 31, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • How do others deal with the "guilt"? (Jan 7, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
  • How do people feel about NOT telling significant others about WLS?? (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • How do prepare my husband for the changes that will take place in our lives? (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do u sleep post op? is it difficult? have u slept in the same bed? (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • How do we approach strangers to tell them about this site? (Oct 11, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
  • HOw do we reassure family? (Jul 11, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • How do yall deal with being so big (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • How do you all handle the new found attention from the opposite sex? (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do you ask your PCP for referral? (Aug 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do you battle the fear of surgery? (Oct 7, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
  • How do you celebrate your wt loss without food? (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (24 answers)
  • How do you channel emotional eating into something else? (Aug 28, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
  • How do you control this anger, I seem to loose it so easy. (Jan 5, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do you cope w/ no one noticing your weight loss? (Jan 1, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
  • how do you cope with anxiety of the wait for ins.approval (Mar 6, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do you cope with the Fear (Mar 11, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • How do you cope???? (Nov 7, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • How do you deal w/fear of success? (Nov 5, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do you deal with a jealous ex preop.... (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do you deal with a long wait? (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do you deal with a negative co-worker is also a WLS post op? (Oct 2, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • How do you deal with an unsupportive husband? (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do you deal with being denied? (Sep 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • how do you deal with coworkers and a fiance who is not being supportive (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do you deal with emotional eating at times of a family illness/death? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do you deal with extreme disappointments after WLS? (Oct 2, 2009) (View) (18 answers)
  • How do you deal with irritability (Dec 14, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do you deal with not being able to eat at birthdays? (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • How do you deal with people who tell you they know of someone who died from surgery? (Oct 25, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
  • How do you deal with recovery? (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • how do you deal with surgery being post pone my surgery was scheduled for next (Sep 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • How do you deal with the (Apr 1, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do you deal with the attitude from friends? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • How do you deal with the let down if the insurance company won't cover the surgery? (Apr 17, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do you explain why you are choosing to do this? (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (22 answers)
  • How do you feel about men/women post-op? (Aug 19, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • How do you get a support group started in your area? (Oct 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • How do you get around these type of people? (Nov 14, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do you get back on the diet after the holidays when your motivation is low? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • How do you get out of telling church members about my wls? (Sep 18, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • How do you get over the shame of having to have had WLS? (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (53 answers)
  • How do you get rid of a clinging person. (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • How do you get through the emotional pain without food to fall back on? (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do you get through the waiting? (May 9, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do you get through the WAITING?????? (Sep 15, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • How do you handle hearing about people who get sick after surgery? (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • How do you handle it when one minute you want the surgery and the next you don't? (Jul 6, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • How do you handle it when your in-laws start treating you differently (badly) (Dec 27, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • How do you handle not telling anyone about wls or not answer their questions? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do you handle self esteem issues w/major hair loss? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • how do you handle stress... (Nov 15, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
  • How do you handle the frustration that you can't eat much in social situations? (Sep 19, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
  • How do you handle the feelings that we used to numb with food? (Jul 18, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do you keep your anxiety level down with surgery 13 days away? (Oct 6, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • How do you keep your moods (Mar 12, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • How do you know when it's just post-op depression? (May 19, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • How do you know when you are thin? (Jan 29, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE OK (Apr 1, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • How do you look immediatly post op? (Jan 1, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • How do you make your husband understand? (Jul 25, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do you overcome Father's objections to surgery? (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do you react now that you're post op to overweight people? (Apr 14, 2004) (View) (26 answers)
  • How do you REALLY make it through post-op? (Feb 10, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • How do you rectify offending another MO person? (May 24, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • How do you respond to someone who asks hw many lbs you have lost? (Jun 29, 2001) (View) (19 answers)
  • How do you respond to someone who calls the surgery a cop-out? (Sep 11, 2000) (View) (37 answers)
  • How do you stay sane when people are hurtful? (May 31, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do you stop wanting sweets, junk food and can't get the exercise needed? (Nov 8, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
  • How do you suggest wls to others without offending them (Jun 2, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • How do you take long term medication after surgery? (Feb 12, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • How do you tell your children you are scheduled for surgery? (Oct 22, 2008) (View) (21 answers)
  • How do you visualize what you are going to look like? (Jul 29, 1999) (View) (9 answers)
  • How do you walk into a 'skinny' store? (Jun 20, 2010) (View) (11 answers)
  • How do you walk into a 'skinny' store? Part II (Jun 22, 2010) (View) (11 answers)
  • How does one accept the fear and all the emotions 3 days before surgery. (Jul 6, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • How happy were you to have this surgery? Would you recommend it? (Jul 26, 1999) (View) (22 answers)
  • How hard is it really to loose weight once I have this (Dec 20, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • HOW HAS HAVING WLS SURGERY CHANGED YOUR DATING. (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • How has losing weight affected your relationships with your spouse or family? (Sep 21, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • How has WLS spouses been affected with own weight loss issues? (May 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • How have you fought obesity insults (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • How important is it to have someone there for support while in the hospital post op? (Dec 22, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • How important is this Psych Consult? (Jul 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • How in the world do you make it through sane?? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • How is my husband going to react? (Jul 31, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • How is the sex after the Surgery?? Is the desire out (Apr 19, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • How long a wait to see Dr. Pilcher in San Antonio? (Feb 25, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • How long after surgery should I start to feel like my old self again? (Oct 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • How long are these feelings gonna last? (Sep 11, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • HOW LONG BEFORE I START TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN? (Apr 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • How long before the urge to use food to sedate, comfort and entertain stops, if ever? (Apr 16, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • How long did it take you to feel back to NORMAL again? (Sep 24, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • how long did your surgery take? (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • How long does hair loss usually last? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • How long does it take for your mind to catch up to your body (Apr 5, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • How long does it take get over the fear of food? (May 14, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • How long does the depression last? (Jun 23, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • How long of a wait before I hear if I am approved or not? (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • how long till i can eat any thing? they told me it could be august before i can eat (Apr 6, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • How long until my mind thinks of food in a normal way? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • How long will it take before the desire for love making/sex returns? (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • How long will it take to get through (May 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • HOW MANY COUPLES HAVE MET THRU THIS SITE? (Dec 19, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
  • HOW MANY OF YOU HAD TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE OPEN SURGERY AFTER WLS SURGERY? (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • how much do you tell a person (Feb 20, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • How much will they Sag? (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • how soon after wls is sex allowed? Felling the pressure (Feb 1, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
  • How to change my mother's attitudes against wls? (Dec 27, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
  • How to deal with cravings (May 1, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
  • How to get your family to agree with your desicion (Aug 22, 2008) (View) (20 answers)
  • How to get your family to support you? (Oct 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • How to handle friends nagative comments? (Dec 8, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • how to handle negative comments on the choice of WLS? (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • How to make a decision, on where and who and when for surgery (Jan 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • How to say good bye to children before surgery? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • how to stop eating when full? (Sep 30, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • How will I handle not being able to binge? (Jun 1, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • How would I keep my surgery private from my employer? (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
  • How would you react? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Hubby does not agree WLS is for me. How can I convince him? HELP! (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • Humiliated by before pictures? (Nov 29, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
  • Husband doesn't understand my increase in energy.... (Oct 4, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • Husband is very opposed to surgery...anyone else have this problem? (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • Husband issues (May 16, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • Husband laughs at me when I explain about the battle of this WLS, not supportive! (Apr 25, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
  • Husband prefers chubby women (Apr 9, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Husband very critical since surgery!!! (Aug 15, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • i am fear going under anyone eles have that fear (Feb 19, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
  • I would ;ike to know if there is anyone that has had wls now have severe low blood s (Aug 3, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
  • I 've had a revision on 8-5-03 lost 61 pounds but now find that I'm gaining again hel (Jun 9, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • I agree with Ava! (Mar 30, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • I already have very thin hair on top because of heredity, I guess. (Nov 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • I also just got scheduled for surgery on April 5th, any words of advice? (Mar 16, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • I am 1 month pre-op and I have been crying at EVERYTHING!!! (Dec 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • I am 11 months out and out of control. I can not stop eating. (Mar 5, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
  • I am 13 months post op and my hubby is pushing the baby issue! (Feb 1, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • I am 1yr out of surgery..(140lbs now)..am 35 yrs old and I feel like an emotional rol (May 27, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am 2 and a half months post op and I have lost 63 lbs and I feel (Nov 1, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • I am 2 months post op and am really fighting boredom.... (May 9, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • I am 2 weeks post op (open RNY), and I keep having uncontrollable, unexplainable (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • I am 26 days away from my surgery date and I am having major (Nov 2, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
  • I AM 3 MONTHS POST OP (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • I am 3 months post op & down over 60 pounds; I weighed the other morning & actually (Sep 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • I am 3 weeks post-op and still have a great appetite....can anyone help me? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • I am 3 weeks pre-op an so depressed. Anyone else expereince this? (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • I am 3 year post op and suddenly have NO sex drive (Dec 29, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • I AM 3 YRS OUT LOST 200 LBS AND HAVE ABOUT 35 LBS OF X-TRA SKIN (Mar 18, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
  • I am 35 yrs young. My mother just found out and is totally agianst surgery! (Mar 31, 2004) (View) (24 answers)
  • I am 4 months post-op and have been on a plateau for 4 weeks..Help? (Apr 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am 4 weeks out and I have only lost 16 lbs. My doctor says that's not enough, what (Dec 4, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • I am 4 weeks post-op and have some depression is this normal? (Dec 12, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am 46 and I need a buddy or two or three here !! (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am 5 1/2 weeks out from gastric bypass. I have stopped losing weight. (Sep 25, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
  • I AM 5 MONTHS POST OP TODAY. I HAVE LOST 90 POUNDS. (Dec 30, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • I am 58 years old. Are there others in my age group that have had surgery? (Jul 13, 2001) (View) (23 answers)
  • I am 6 months post op, and am loosing great,but am VERY depressed! (Nov 4, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • I am 6 months post-op and 1 month pregnant, and I still weigh 325lbs, (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • i am 6 mos. p/o and am thrilled with my wt. loss (65 lbs in 6 mo) . (Jan 12, 2004) (View) (13 answers)
  • I am 7 weeks out, and have found that I am falling into those old TERRIBLE eating (Sep 13, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • I am 9 days post op and feeling down - normal? (Mar 28, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • I am 9 wks post op. Suddenly shocked at how large I used to look. (Jul 11, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • I am a 31 yr old female Diabetic for 16yrs14weeks post-op and 12 weeks pregant, (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am a compulsive overeater. What will happen to these behaviors after the surgery? (Jul 14, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • I am a little disappointed in surgery, is this normal? (May 22, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • I am a little under 3 weeks before surgery and seem to be getting obsessive.. (Jan 2, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • I AM A NERVOUS WRECK AND NEED TO KNOW... (Apr 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am a pre-op and find that I sleep too much. Anyone else have/had this problem? (May 31, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • I am about to go on a couple dates, 2 weeks pre-op... (Dec 1, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • I am afraid for my family & friends if I do pass away! HELP! (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • I am afraid of failing. What can I do to speed things up? (May 17, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
  • I am almost 4 weeks post op and I am feeling quit depressed.... anyone else?? (Nov 9, 1999) (View) (20 answers)
  • I am almost 8 months post op and have not lost as much as I should have at this point (Jan 14, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
  • I am an esoteric healer. I am concerned about the disruptions of the chackras. (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • I AM APPROVED!!! (Jun 17, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • I am at 5 mos post and I am crabby, grumpy and easily agitated by everything. (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • I am beginning to feel guilty (Dec 25, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
  • I am considering surgery and I need as much positve as well as negative information I (Feb 6, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • I am feeling so depressed, and I know this is normal (Oct 21, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • I am felling really upset because I think I had the wrong surgery! (Oct 20, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • I am getting worried that I won't be able to deal with the diet regimen afterwards. (Nov 4, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • I am going crazy with the smell of food. I want to taste, eat (Mar 21, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
  • I AM GOING IN FOR SURGERY ON 12TH OF JULY (Jun 30, 1999) (View) (19 answers)
  • I am going no mail very soon for surgery tomorrow, but, I am very nervous (Feb 17, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am having a hard time believing this surgery is going to work for me (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • i am having a real tuff time walking and getting around (Dec 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am having open RNY in 8 days! I need some encouragement. (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • I am having open rny on 11/11 and am getting nervous! (Oct 21, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am having problems with chewing up my food and spitting it out. (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • I am having second thoughts (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • I am having surgery Sept. 9,1999 and wonder how 1st 2 weeks will be. (Aug 19, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • I am having the RNY surgery, I am single. I have always wanted to be (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (21 answers)
  • I am her husband...what can I do to help? (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • I am in my early 60's and scheduled for surgery in the next 4 weeks. (Jan 25, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
  • I am in the early stages of trying to get a referral (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am just so tired! (Oct 1, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
  • I am just wanting support from others...I still think that the weight loss will stop (Nov 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am Looking for a Support Group in the Lansing Michigan Area (Nov 1, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • I am looking for a therapist in Chattanooga,TN who deals with food issues. (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • I am looking for some positive feed back stories - getting scared! (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (24 answers)
  • I am looking to join a fun, enthusiastic, energetic support group,in DALLAS area...? (May 29, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • I am moving to North Carolina, the Charlotte area, need a support group. (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am near Goal but going CRAZY! Why??? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • i am not quite 3 mo. out, and i have lost 65 lbs. but when i posted my new pics, i (Feb 24, 2008) (View) (20 answers)
  • I am now 8 weeks post-op , down 40 pounds & feel (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • I am Obese, BMI 30....why do I have to gain...to be a Canidate? (Jan 9, 2004) (View) (34 answers)
  • I am on my 6th day of being on a liquid diet... (Jul 20, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
  • I AM ON THE END OF MY ROPE (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • I am one month until my surgery, and I seem to be eating MORE.... (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • I am one week post today, and I feel absolutely terrible, I (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • I am one week post op - I AM HUNGRY ?? WHY ??? I am already feeling like a FAILURE ! (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • I am one week post-op and find that I am having severe nightmares. (Nov 13, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • I am one yr out and having a HARD TIME!! (Jul 25, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
  • I am post op, is it normal to feel this way about MO friends? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • I am pre-op and alittle confused. Post ops I have talked to told me that (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • I am probably being psychotic (sp) but (Nov 14, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am returning to work tomorrow and today I feel very anxious (Jan 20, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am scheduled for an open RNY in 2 days, I cannot sleep. (Apr 5, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • I am scheduled for hernia repair and abdominoplasty tomorrow. (Dec 3, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am scheduled for surgery 1-8-03 and seem to have lost my mind anyone else feeling (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • I am scheduled for surgery 5/4/06. It has Just hit me. I am Scared.Please help. (May 2, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
  • I am scheduled for surgery on March 9, 1999. If you have any advice, comforting words or informatio (Feb 26, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • I am scheduled for surgery on Wed. the 1rst and I am starting to get gitters on the (Sep 28, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
  • I am seeking people over 400 lbs who had WLS (Aug 17, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • I am six months post op, lost 86 pounds so far and now weigh 158 pounds. (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am six months post-op and down 100 pounds from 325. I saw my surgeon last week for (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • I am SMO, pre-op and having a difficult time not smoking. I enjoy spending time with (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • I am so afraid that losing weight will go to my head and will do something foolish . (Sep 24, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • I AM SO CONCERNED ABOUT MY LAB WORK,WHAT RESULTS WILL CANCEL MY SURGERY ON 4/27/2001 (Apr 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • I am so emotional, I am not a cryer, but the last week I can cry at a drop of a hat, (May 15, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • I am so worried that my husband insurance is going to turn me down although (Oct 31, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • I am starting to doubt myself and the surgery (May 5, 2001) (View) (24 answers)
  • I AM STARTING TO WORRY (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • i am still hoping to find encouragement (Jun 5, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • I am thinking about a revision from VBG to RNY. Need surgeon in NJ area. (Feb 13, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • I am thinking about not attending our annual parish festival this year, due to the (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • I am three weeks post-op and my mom is critically ill... (Apr 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • I am to have my surgery one week from today. I am starting to get a little nervous. (Jun 19, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
  • I am unable to "tolerate" or "suck it up" like I used to? (Jun 7, 2011) (View) (13 answers)
  • I am unsure about how to get my own Angel? (Nov 11, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • I am wanting to hear from folks who have used counseling/therapy along with WLS (May 1, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • I am wondering how people will react to me once I am thin, will I become a snob? (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • I am worried about what my marriage will be like post-op. (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I asked earlier about not being able to eat soft food until aug. (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • I broky my mother's toilet seat today (Sep 5, 2000) (View) (16 answers)
  • I can feel myself being mean! (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • I can not stand the though of pain and I get worried about the surgery. (Apr 7, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • I can't seem to stop eating (Apr 29, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
  • I can't stop eating after RNY (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • I cannot stop comparing myself to others!!! (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • I currently suffer from depression, is it going to get worse post-op? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • I don't believe I will lose enough (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (32 answers)
  • I don't know how to ask this question... (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • I don't know what to do. I was denied with BCBS/PPO cos they needed (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • I don't like being mean but find myself not knowing what to do with anger! (Oct 1, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SO MANY ON THIS SITE ARE SO QUICK TO JUDGE OTHERS... (Mar 2, 2001) (View) (24 answers)
  • I don't want my husband to know about my Lapband! (Feb 5, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
  • I don't want to tell anyone that I am having WLS is this fair? (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (26 answers)
  • I don't want to tell people about my surgery, so what can I say? (Feb 14, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • i don't want to whine but.......... (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • I dont even have a date yet........... (Mar 15, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • I dont fit in even with my own kind (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
  • I eat when I feel like I am losing control of my life. How do I fix this? (Mar 31, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • I feel guilty when I eat. (Jun 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • I FEEL I LOSS TO MUCH WEIGHT (May 16, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
  • I feel like a failure! (Aug 6, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • I feel like everyone is now staring at me.... (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I feel like I want to back out of surgery? (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • I feel rotten because my out of town brothers won't help w/disabled mom (Jun 20, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • I felt guilty for not going into Lane Bryant while shopping yesterday. (May 4, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • I going to have sergury on 4/18/06 and I can't stop smoking? (Apr 7, 2006) (View) (14 answers)
  • I had a panic attack right before my surgery, now what? (Jul 14, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • I had my evaluation (Nov 27, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
  • I had my evaluation (Nov 27, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • I had my first consult date set just a couple of days ago. I now find that I want to (Aug 28, 1999) (View) (14 answers)
  • I had surgery November 10 th . felt fine. I little tired.Had a major mental stress Mo (Nov 26, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • I had the VBG surgery 12 years ago. I got pregnant soon after. Up until then I could (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • I had the weirdest thing happen to me this evening. Actually, it's kind of funny but (Nov 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • I have 1st. consultation thurs. do u think its ok to bring my 13 yr. old daughter ? (Sep 17, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • I have 25 days until surgery, and I find myself getting kinda scared... (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • I have a date to see the doctor. (Mar 10, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • I have a rather extensive psychiatric history and would like to know if this (May 25, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I have an employee/friend that weighs 545 lbs 6 ' 0'' tall. (Jun 14, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • I HAVE BEEN AND HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF ANNOREXIA/BULIMIA SHOULD I TELL? (Aug 1, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • I have been approved for surgery , im scared to death about my sleep apnea ect, (Aug 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • I have been fat my whole life and always looked at getting thin as the (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • I have been on a terrible plateau and have been very stressed. (Jul 26, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • I have been plagued with mild axiety attacks almost every day as a post op. (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • I have been so exhausted since my surgery, has anyone experienced this feeling. (Jan 26, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • I have been unable to access the memorials (May 7, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • I HAVE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND MY FRIENDS DON'T THINK I'M HAPPY ENOUGH? (Apr 13, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • I have had two prior abdominal surgeries (c-sections) without (Apr 26, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • I have lost 160 pounds in 2 years and now I think I am having hormone problems. I hav (Mar 25, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • I have lost 183 pounds. I thought after losing weight, I would get dates and be able (Nov 13, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • I have mild aortic valve insufficiency and im scared to death to have my WLS (Jan 29, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
  • I have my first consult may 14 and very nervous,scared,and excited. (May 8, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • I have my surgery date - Nov. 10 with Dr. Scott in Wentzville Mo. Anyone out there (Oct 11, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • I have my surgery date, I keep thinking something will happen prior to surgery. (Oct 14, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • I have never been depressed before. Never but now I think that I am. Anyone else? (Apr 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • I have never been thin. How can you get a mind picture of thin for YOU? (Mar 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • I have no interest in things 5 months after surgery. (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • I have passed the evaluation but the psycologist has not cleared me? (Apr 17, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
  • I have read all the other questions regarding this, I tried the refresh etc...no luck (Jun 15, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • I have recently started dating again, after 15 years. My 16 yr old daughter (Dec 9, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • I have seen and read here, where some people prepare letters (Oct 3, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
  • I have started to withdraw. I feel like I am curling up inside myself. (May 6, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • I have surgery tomorrow, I am scared. Any suggestions? (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • I have to give a talk about the emotional issues of large weight loss at my group.Hel (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • I have to wait EIGHT months until my surgery, how am I going to make it? (Oct 27, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • I haven't told my family and only a couple of friends, why? (Mar 29, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • I heard the average woman is size 14? (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • I just came from a party at the neighbors and people can be so stupid!! (May 27, 2000) (View) (20 answers)
  • I just came home from a 4 week check up and I have only lost 13 pounds. (May 10, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • I just came home from a 4 week check up and I have only lost 13 pounds. I am so disc (May 10, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • I just got a date...but I wasn't prepared for this..... (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • I just got a new job. Should I tell them about my WLS? (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • I just got over the flu last week, it last 3 days it was the intestinal flu (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • I just had my first preop visit. Did anyone else have a sudden panic ? (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • I just read the memorial page, & second thoughts. Help! (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
  • I just saw a commercial for 7-UP and I am absolutely @#$%&^ off (Dec 20, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • I just started on celexa (Aug 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • I just visited the memorial page and am very sad for those who lost their lives (May 26, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I keep getting the scariest thoughts..how normal am I? (Sep 6, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • I Know I am jumping the gun here, but I am 5'10 400lbs (Sep 16, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • I know I am losing, but my pea brain still thinks I am a fatty. (Sep 7, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • I know I can eat more than 2 oz. at a time now. Feeling sad and worried! (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • I know I have seen this question but I can't find it...... (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • i know this is for weight support info not for this question but so what (Oct 9, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • I know this isnt the place but.... Divorce HELP! (Sep 2, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
  • i know this sounds stupid............. (Apr 30, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • I live in Salem VA. and my husband is going to Kuwait for 18 months (Nov 11, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • I love food, I have been putting off sending in paperwork because of my dread of not (Aug 28, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • I made myself read every single memorial and I'm totally freaking out (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (25 answers)
  • I may be losing my best friend due to my weight loss. (Nov 21, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • I might be starting on an antidepressent preop............... (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I need a good definition of a psyche eval . I don't think my therapist has a clue. (May 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • I need a support group in Lynchburg, VA. (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • I need ALL the help I can get... (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • I need an angel for support. How can I get one?? (Jun 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • I need an ANGEL too...Sacramento CA Surgery date 2-5-2001 Thanks! (Nov 12, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • I need an Angel!! (Oct 6, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • I need an Angel!!! I live in NC and am having surgery in VA Beach. (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • i need help (Mar 25, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • I need help (Feb 3, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • I need help from all of the spouses out there! (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • i need help had LAP-RNY on3-11-08 why have i not lost any weight in a week? (Apr 2, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
  • I need help making this decision (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
  • I need help on how to stop eating sweets. (May 11, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
  • I need help with head hunger! (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • I need help with mentak issues (Jan 14, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
  • I need help with some good comebacks. ~sorry it's long~ (May 25, 2004) (View) (23 answers)
  • I need help! I have been having horrible anxiety and emotions. (May 24, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • I NEED HELP!....Follow-up (Aug 22, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • I NEED HELP!....Somebody Please Help ME.... (Aug 21, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • I need help, Im losing it, not in a good way (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I need ideas on how to respond to people's comments (Jan 22, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • I need some advice (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (20 answers)
  • I need some advice on a breast reduction (Mar 1, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • i need some emotional support (Dec 2, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • I need some encouraging words.... (Feb 4, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • I need some help. (Jan 1, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
  • I need some support from peers. Are you guys out there? (May 4, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • I need support (Sep 2, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • I need support (Mar 27, 2008) (View) (21 answers)
  • I need to get back on an anti-depressant--looking for guidance. (Nov 30, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • I need to see a psychologist pre-op anyone know of a good on in palm beach or broward (Aug 15, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • I need your support, could you look at my AMOS page and check out the info I've added (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • I really don't think I'm the ONLY one who feels this way..... (Aug 27, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • I really need some help......will power (Sep 16, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
  • I recently went to the dietician and she put me on this really strict diet of little (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • I seem to be much bigger than most at this weight (Nov 11, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • I slipped up and ate a lunch cake what will happen i have never dumped (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • I specifically asked not to be made (Jul 29, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • I started out at 430 on jan 23 of last year and I am only down to 290 (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • I stepped on the scales and had gained 2 pounds! (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • I still feel fat and ugly even though I lost 100lbs! Whats the matter with ME? (Jul 18, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
  • I take SAMe for depression. As a very unstable ''drug'' it is enteric coat. (Nov 10, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • I THINK DAILY THAT MY LITTLE BOY WILL NOT HAVE A MOTHER ANYMORE, WHAT CAN I DO? (Aug 30, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • i think i need more support to stike with is hard too (Oct 23, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
  • I think I'm obsessed with this surgery... (Apr 24, 2003) (View) (26 answers)
  • I think im eating too much. (May 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I think Im freaking out (Nov 28, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I think my doc simply forgot to replace my bellybutton..what should I do? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • I thought I was fine with my food issues, but I guess not :o( (May 20, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • I thought I was ready to go forward with this, but I just read over the Angels page.. (Feb 23, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • I thought loosing so much weight would help my sex drive ........ (Dec 16, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • I told a friend I had RNY because she kept asking me how I was losing so fast. (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • I too am dealing with family's negative view. (Oct 13, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • I want and plan to have WLS but I am embarassed about being a failure. (Aug 12, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • I want to die (Sep 5, 2010) (View) (24 answers)
  • I want to do a paper on issues we face as obese people (Sep 4, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • I Want To Do Something Fun On The Day Of Surgery, Ideas? (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
  • I want to feel like myself again! (Oct 21, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
  • I want to quit... any ideas from ex-smokers??? (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • I wanted to share with you all... (Aug 11, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • I was approved on Dec. 17th, and I am still waiting for a surgery date. (Dec 28, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • I was diagnosed with a Panic disorder a while back...... (Aug 18, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • I was just wondering if anyone out there is as SCARED as I am? (Feb 25, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • I was pregnant but miscarried and 6 days later got approved for surgery (Aug 7, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • I was prescribed Wellbutrin XL for depression and developed an allergic reation... (Oct 16, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • I was recently admitted to a psychiatric ward? (Dec 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • I was scheduled for surgery but I chickened out. (Sep 20, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
  • I was told that just before surgery they would numb my throat and insert (Sep 24, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • I was told that just before surgery they would numb my throat and insert (Sep 24, 1999) (View) (10 answers)
  • I was told, (Oct 5, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • I was wondering if I was the only one who feels this way? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (33 answers)
  • I was wondering why on the memorial page peoples names are listed but with no (Nov 3, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • I was wondering..how long do you have to wait before your (Sep 5, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • I what to change surgeon (Jun 15, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • I will be having surgery in 17 days and have become very irritable. any suggestions? (Sep 25, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • I will have my sergury on 4/25/06 and I am scared? (Apr 21, 2006) (View) (16 answers)
  • I will have my surgery in two weeks and want to learn more about what to expect emoti (Feb 13, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
  • I won the insurance battle but now I'm lost (Jun 28, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • i wonder what precent of people get a divorce after losing so much weight? (Jun 30, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • I would like anyone who has had RNY done and weighed over 550 like me (Dec 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • I would like some comments about this topic. (Dec 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • I would like some honest answers: do you live a normal life? (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • I would like to get some support from recent adjustable lap-banders. Surgery on 2-11- (Feb 2, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • I would like to hear from people who have a BMI of 40-45.... (Aug 24, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • I would like to know if anyone else has felt like this: (Oct 10, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • I would really like to talk to someone about getting approved for stomach stapling (Sep 29, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • i yr post op emotional issues (Oct 11, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • I'am five weeks out and down 25pounds. I am feeling sad and dont know why! (Mar 30, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
  • I'd like to hear stories from post ops concerning reactions to them after they lost. (Jul 27, 2006) (View) (19 answers)
  • I'll Be Alone In The Hospital Post Op..Need Input (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
  • I'm a little confused by my mother's reactions to recent events (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • I'm 10 days post-op and feeling as if I'm not doing enough. (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • I'm 21 and during my teenage years, I cut myself a lot. (Feb 18, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • I'm 3 days Pre-Op, and have been having terrible nightmares. Is this normal? (Nov 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • I'm 6 days away from surgery, I had to quit smoking 3 weeks before surgery . (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • i'm 62, have diabetes, and am in a wheelchair because of back problems. (Aug 2, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • I'm 9 wks postop and have only lost 32 lbs. I read somewhere that you (Nov 29, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • I'm a guy and need friendship help. (Nov 24, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • I'm a week post-op & can't believe that this is actually is going to work, THIS TIME! (Oct 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • I'm Addicted To Food All Over And I Can't Quit Stuffing Myself.... (Jan 7, 2004) (View) (18 answers)
  • I'm afraid of dieing after the surgery from a blood clot to the lungs. (May 30, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • I'm afraid. raped by dad from age 7-16, gang rape @15. How do you handle the fear? (Apr 1, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • I'm again turning to my friends for support my husband says that i have a big head (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • I'm Almost 1 Year Out- When does your self image change? (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • I'm am wondering whether or not to tell my parents and sisters. (Apr 18, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • I'm at my drs. goal weight for my height, but I've gotten really depressed lately.... (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • I'm Bi Polar........... (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • I'm Bi-Polar & On 2 Meds For It - Anyone In Similar Position "2006" (Mar 18, 2006) (View) (14 answers)
  • I'm concerned about keeping my motivation, even after surgery. (Apr 17, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • I'm dating and afraid to eat in front of my dates! (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • I'm feeling frightened, selfish, worried (Nov 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • I'm feeling like such a faliure and want to know if anyone else feels this way? (Oct 24, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • I'm feeling sad and anxious after surgery canceled due to complications. (Jul 30, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • I'm gaining weight like crazy and getting depressed. (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • I'M GETTING NERVOUS (Oct 31, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • I'm going crazy (Jun 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • I'M GOING CRAZY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Mar 13, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • I'm having surgery this week and i am so scared... (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • I'm having the RNY done, any advise on how I should expect to feel afterwards? (Mar 31, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
  • I'm having trouble getting through the pre-ins approval phase, need some support. (Nov 17, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • I'm having trouble with how people are reacting w/my weight loss. (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • I'm hoping to have RNY and I'm afraid of starting relatioships after surgery. (Apr 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • I'm I the percentage that is going to fail with this surgery? (Aug 21, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • I'm just curious (Apr 14, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • I'm looking for a support group in the Utica, NY area. (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • I'm looking for a support group in/near Greensboro, NC! (May 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • I'm more discouraged about my health now while waiting, anyone else?. (Oct 26, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • I'm not sure how to deal with my boyfriend's reactions to my weightloss. (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • I'm only 4' 8 (May 31, 2005) (View) (14 answers)
  • I'm only in the research stage, but obsessing already (Aug 19, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • I'm pre-op, but self-esteem is up, my DH is so disrespectful, how do I handle it? (Oct 22, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • I'm really not a drinker,but a while after post op can we ? (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • I'm relunctant to discuss WLS with my Parents (Oct 6, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • I'm Scared To Eat....What is my Problem??? (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • I'm so depressed. I'm 4 weeks post-op and Have been on a (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • I'm so nervous about this consult. (Jun 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • I'm soooooo upset with myself, can anyone help? (May 14, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
  • I'm tired of hearing about diets to try, what do I say? (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • I'm very depressed... (Oct 2, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • I'm wondering if I'm the only one feeling this way.... (May 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • I've become very short tempered - is this due to body changes? (Jun 22, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • I'VE BEEN APPROVED, BUT I AM HAVING MIXED EMOTIONS (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • i've been feeling great i'm down 85 lbs but i am staying depressed my husband acts . (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • I've been told all my life I have such a (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • I've been waiting for a year now & still don't have a surgery date! Is this normal? (Feb 22, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • I've got an evaluation coming up soon and they say it's gonna take 4 hours. (Apr 16, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • I've heard eating too soon cause gangrene? What of other complication? (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • I've lost 207lbs and feel uglier than I ever have before in my life! Any suggestions? (Apr 10, 2010) (View) (13 answers)
  • I've lost over 80# and am grateful to hear numerous compliments, but why can't I see (Aug 11, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • I've only lost about 40lbs in the past 2 mos (May 7, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
  • I've read some people have breathing tube in when they wake up (Sep 27, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • I've read the good and bad of WLS and decided to go for it (Aug 4, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • Iam a yr and a half out from having surgery (Feb 14, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • iam looking for a gal who had the surgery as i did who will truly understand me (Sep 6, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • If I wait to tell Mom about WLS, should it be when I'm home and recovering? (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • if it weren't for all the wonderful people who promote wls, it might still be (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • If you are depressed can you still have wls (Jun 8, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
  • If you had surgery without a family member present, please let me know how you felt? (Feb 21, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • If you have been obese since childhood, how do you cope with looking so different aft (Jul 21, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • If you meet the weight and BMI requirement, how you can be disqualified? (Nov 1, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • Im 8 mths out and nearly at goal and suddenly Im being told Im beautiful...help. (Apr 6, 2002) (View) (27 answers)
  • IM AFRAID TO HAVE SURGERY IS IT SAFE ? (Aug 5, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • IM ALMOST 4 MONTHS POST OP DOWN 65 LBS BUT SAD (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Im prego! i had the band since 9/22/09, im 1month and 2week prego. so scaredto gain (Nov 6, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
  • Im pretty short, at 4'11 (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Im SO nervous and its only just begun! (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Images of a 240 pound spirit still haunt me: Is this normal? (Apr 21, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • In a JUNK FUNK! 11 months out ... and out of control. (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • In general, what kind of reaction have post-ops who have dropped a lot of weight (Jan 30, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • in less than 48hrs and i'm a nervous basket case i went for my pre admissions blood (Sep 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • IN RE: TO PREVIOUSLY POSTED QUESTION GPS=GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY (Mar 3, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • In response to what i want to wear (Dec 29, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • Increased anger, temper tantrums, anxiety post op? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • INFLAMMATION OF STOMACH (Jul 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Interested in being part of research for a dissertation? (May 29, 1999) (View) (11 answers)
  • Interested in reading about psychological aspects of obesity/wls? (Jul 5, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Irritable 16 weeks post-op, anybody else? (May 20, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • IS IT POSSIBLE?? (Dec 6, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is 24 to young to have surgery W/ A BMI 37? What are the long, long term effects? (Jul 21, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
  • Is 5htp ok to take to replace prozac (Apr 17, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is any one having surgery around February 7th. (Jan 8, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • is anyone afraid pre op that they will never stop binging no matter what? (Jan 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is anyone afraid that they will become shallow after losing weight? (Jan 18, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • Is anyone crabby all the time since surgery? (Apr 21, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • Is anyone else afraid to give away the clothes they have 'ingrown'? (Oct 1, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • IS anyone else ANGRY? (Oct 3, 2000) (View) (24 answers)
  • Is anyone else consumed by their pending surgery? (Apr 16, 2003) (View) (27 answers)
  • Is anyone else having an identity crisis? (Nov 17, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Is anyone else meeting with Dr Phillip Achauer in PGH, PA? (Nov 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Is anyone else out there having trouble with approval from your spouse? (Jan 6, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Is anyone else out there Long Term Post op and afraid (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Is anyone else worried about never being able to enjoy food again? (Mar 30, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is anyone in post op counseling for weight loss issues? (May 17, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is anyone interested in forming a support group in central FL area? (Jul 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Is anyone losing more than just weight? (May 3, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • Is anyone out there still on liquids and want to eat really really bad? (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is anyone scared as I am about the pain and not waking up?? My surgery is 10/26/00 (Oct 20, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • IS ANYONE UPSET THAT THEY ARE NOT LOSING WEIGHT AS FAST AS THEY HAD HOPED TOO? (Feb 7, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
  • Is anyone worried the surgery wont work for them? (Jun 23, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • IS BAND JUST AS EFFECTIVE AS RNY?????? (Mar 13, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • Is cutting my hair short a better option to slow my massive hair loss. (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is dating for single post ops harder now than it was before surgery? (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is getting emotional going to sink me? (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Is ICU post-op the norm? (Jan 25, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Is identifying/treating eating disorders important in being successful in wls? (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Is it me or does everyone base their lives around food? (Jun 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is it me or is anyone else offended by the fact that a psyche eval is required? (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
  • Is it natural to have the feeling that something is going to spoil your surgery date? (Oct 4, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is it normal for doubts to pop up several weeks pre-op? (Oct 25, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • is it normal the have fear at this early stage (Dec 18, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is it normal to be afraid to eat? (Aug 27, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Is it normal to be embarrassed/ashamed that is has come to surgery to lose weight? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (30 answers)
  • Is it normal to be nervous, scared, excited? (Feb 4, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Is it normal to be tired of this diet plan? (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Is it normal to change my mind about surgery frequently? (Jun 5, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
  • Is it normal to dream that the surgery will go wrong? (Jun 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Is it normal to experience a little pre-op depression? (Apr 26, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is it normal to feel burned out a bit after a month or so of research and reading? (Jul 14, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is it normal to feel excited, nervous, and scared? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • Is it normal to get more nervous the closer you get to your surgery date? (May 16, 1999) (View) (19 answers)
  • Is it normal to have a fear that I am going to mess something up? (Dec 16, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Is it normal to have hair loss after the surgery? (Nov 10, 2011) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is it normal to have so many doubts? (Feb 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is it normal to have some fears of how you might change after you lose weight? (Sep 21, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is it normal to have your emotions fluctuate this much at 3 months postop (May 2, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • IS IT NORMAL TO WANT TO BACK OUT BEFORE THE DATE (Jun 8, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Is it normal to weight in so much before surgery? (Jan 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Is it normal? (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Is it possible I will be able to help my child lose weight after my surgery? (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Is it possible to fight depression without medication? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (20 answers)
  • Is it predjudice or attitude? (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is it really possible that I am gonna be healthy or look normal? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is it shallow to think CONTANTLY about how good you will look? (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (27 answers)
  • Is it true that 1 in 250 people will die?? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • Is it true that we age or look older after WLS? (Feb 9, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
  • Is losing weight the best revenge? (Aug 25, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is my weight loss ok? (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Is past psych info completely confidential? (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Is she jealous of me? (Dec 9, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • Is surgery worth the possibility of death? (Dec 29, 2000) (View) (23 answers)
  • IS the surgery painful? (Sep 3, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is there a high divorce rate among people who have the gastric bypass? (Mar 29, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
  • Is there a liquid form of Prozac? (Sep 10, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • Is there a male sex off drug, and is it safe? (Apr 19, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
  • Is there a Oklahoma Doc that will take Oklahoma Medicad?? (May 4, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
  • Is there a place on this site where people can go to warn others? (Sep 7, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • Is there a reason why I am just not excited about have this surgery anymore? (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Is there a support group in the Napa /Salano County area? (Mar 11, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Is there an increase or decrease in psychotropic medications after surgery? (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is there any funding available to help with expenses? (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Is there anyone else out there grieving food? (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
  • Is there anyone else who feels their surgery was unsuccess? (Sep 9, 2004) (View) (16 answers)
  • Is there anyone here from Mansfield Ohio (Dec 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Is there anyone in Las Vegas who need help post-opertively or could help me post-oper (Oct 15, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Is there anyone in my area that has had WLS (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Is there anyone out there interested in coming to a support group in Notrthamptonshir (Sep 28, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Is there anyone out there that feels or felt overwhelmed before surgery? (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Is there anyone out there that just says (Sep 12, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is there anyone out there that was heavy chested and lost breast size? (Feb 20, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Is there anyone out there who changed their mind at the last minute and cancelled. . (May 24, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Is there anyone out there who wishes they had NOT had the surgery? (Mar 31, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
  • Is there anyone out there who would like to be my angel? (Oct 28, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is There Anyone Out There Wishing They Didnt Do This???? (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Is there anyone that can help me with receiving a denial from my insurance company r (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Is there anyone who knows of, or is, a person that regrets having WLS (RNY) ? (Mar 2, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Is there anything you can do to avoid having buyer's remorse post op? (Feb 1, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • Is there Liquid Xanax? (Jan 30, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is there no light at the end of the tunnel? (Aug 16, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is there something that I can do to make the time not seem so bad? (Jan 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Is there such a thing as social skills training? (Apr 13, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • Is this a unique situation? (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Is this about right? (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is this normal? (Mar 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Is this normal?? (Apr 17, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Is this right for me? (Nov 10, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • Is this selfish? (Feb 18, 2006) (View) (19 answers)
  • Is Topamax safe for post ops? (Jun 16, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Is what I'm feeling normal? (Apr 4, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • is wls for me? (Sep 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Issue with extra skin body image/desirability (Jun 11, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
  • it has been over 2 months now since we submitted everything to (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • It has just come to my attention that a family member AND a friend have (Jun 30, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • It just seems like such a lot of weight to lose. (May 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • It seems so long the waiting and then more waiting trying to work my way throu (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • It seems that NAAFA doesn't understand overweight people either. (Sep 27, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • it was a bad picture for sure i didnot even thank i was that big (Jan 11, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • It's me again! Can anyone give me some feedback on this issue? (Jun 9, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • It's me again...just adding to my (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Its my one year anniversary, do others find its a emotional time? (Jul 21, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Ive Done my reseach I have to get my pcp to listen to help me get appoved by Kasier . (Aug 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Jealous of others having WLS? (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Job Interviews... (Mar 29, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • just asking if theres a wls single group , ? if not why not? (Apr 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Just curious how others feel about their weight current or goal? (Nov 2, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • Just curious, when did you become obese? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (31 answers)
  • Just got insurance aprvl.....and now I'm scared to death (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Just had my pre-op appointments and I'm crying uncontrollably (Jun 17, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Just had surgery (GBP) and I am scared I have made a mistake. (Jul 9, 2008) (View) (20 answers)
  • Just need a little support re: sleep apnea (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Just needing some support and encouragement (Dec 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Just read the entire memorial page. Am in process of becoming approved for surgery. (Apr 28, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • Just some good news to share! (Apr 12, 2004) (View) (15 answers)
  • Just started....so sick to tummy,kinda out of it,dizzy (Oct 12, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
  • Just wanted to let everyone know (Feb 16, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Just wanted to say goodbye to all of you (Dec 31, 2003) (View) (33 answers)
  • Just wanted to say thank you!!! ^j^ (Jan 1, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Just wondering what you think? (Oct 1, 2001) (View) (26 answers)
  • Just wondering.... (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
  • Lap-Banders: Help! I need feedback. (Mar 7, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
  • Learning to (Apr 3, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
  • Leg pain/numbing - will it go away? (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Less than 4 weeks and very nervous (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • Less than 7 days to go! SCARED TO DEATH! (Jun 22, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Less tolerant? (Nov 16, 2002) (View) (21 answers)
  • Life Changing Decision (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (48 answers)
  • Links between abuse and obesity (Sep 12, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Lonely and scared (Dec 3, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • Long Term Post-op: Why won't I weigh myself? (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Looking at my body makes me want to cry... (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • Looking for a cyber pal to relate too. (Dec 30, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • looking for a support group in Annapolis, md. (Nov 10, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Looking for a support group in or near Modesto Ca. (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Looking for a wls friendly therapist in NJ -- (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAD SURGERY IN BELVADER ILL. IN APRIL OF 1998 AROUND 4-15-98 (Sep 8, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • Looking for psychologist in the Long Island/New York area (Aug 20, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Looking for Reassurance (Oct 16, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • looking to have Dr. Champion but don't understand the procedure of his office. (Aug 17, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • LOSS OF FRIENDS (May 13, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Lost and confused, had vsg 8/15/2011, not losing weight 12 pounds (Sep 9, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
  • Major anxiety AFTER surgery??? (Aug 1, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Major depression (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Marriage (Sep 28, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
  • Marriage is great but depressed & guilty......... (Sep 3, 2004) (View) (21 answers)
  • Marriage Problems (Oct 26, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
  • Marry him sooner or later? (Feb 11, 2007) (View) (14 answers)
  • May we hear from some (Sep 17, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
  • Mental Blockage need some help (Jan 7, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • Mental illness (May 12, 2000) (View) (20 answers)
  • Message Re: Smoking (Nov 27, 1999) (View) (12 answers)
  • Met with the endocrinologist, found I am insulin resistant and am feeling stressed (Aug 2, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
  • Michelle - All loss is painful, particularily the loss of a very supportive parent. (Jun 5, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Monday I have my LAP RnY- You have all given so many great ideas and tips-- TY TY (Apr 24, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
  • mood swings (Mar 9, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
  • Mood Swings (Jan 31, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • MOOD SWINGS!!! Has anyone experienced SERIOUS moodswings several weeks before surgery (Jul 22, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Mood Swings/Depression (Oct 31, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • More Denial (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • More self concsious than ever...normal? (Dec 27, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • My 16 year old daughter is really worried about my surgery. (Mar 1, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • my biggest fear of this surgery!! (Aug 7, 1999) (View) (13 answers)
  • My boyfriend does not have any kids (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • My child is 9 and weighs 110 at 4 foot 1. She is begging me not to loose any (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • My doctor wants me to have the surgery but i'm scared. (Jul 9, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
  • my dr just prescribed cymbalta for me (Nov 4, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
  • my drs. are concerned that my binge eating will continue after surgery. what can i do (Nov 15, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • My emotions :( (May 11, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • My emotions :( (May 11, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • My family is not supportive of my WLS decision (Jun 23, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • my fiancee doesn't like sex (Sep 26, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
  • My grandfather is gravely sick with a stroke i have my surgery on 3/6 (Jan 19, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • My hair is falling out. Can you help me? (Jun 30, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • My HAIR!! I get my proten and taking biotin. I am taking iron also. (Jan 14, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
  • My hormones are all out of whack!!!!! (Jan 23, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
  • my husband betrayed my trust (Feb 28, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
  • My husband does not want me to have the surgery he thinks I wiil reget it! (Sep 3, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • My husband does NOT want me to have WLS (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • My husband doesn't think wls is necessary, maybe I could just diet. (Sep 23, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • My husband had WLS in Feb. and was taken to the ER for stroke like symptoms... (Jul 25, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • My husband has been very supportive thru all of my weight issues (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • my husband is worried that I will lose too much weight (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • My husband just mentioned he is grossed out by the scar I may have.. (Jul 7, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • My husband will not put me on his ins. He is scared that i will be very sick. (Jan 8, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • My insurance company will not pay, Now I feel like I'm going to die... (Mar 16, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • My marriage is falling apart and I don't know what to do. (Jun 5, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • My mom is 78 & lives with us....I don't want to upset her, what do I tell her ? (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • My mother is not happy at all! (Apr 16, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • My operation is 3/15. How scared is TOO scared? (Mar 11, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
  • My panic attacks are short-lived, but I have recurring depression. How will I cope ? (May 19, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
  • My Perfect Life (Dec 15, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • My pouch seems to have a (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • My Psych Eval Lasted Less than 1 hour? (Sep 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • My Psych eval report came back and there are "things" the doc wants to discuss w/ me (Sep 25, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
  • My psychiatrist is freaking me out!! Is this normal for a psych eval??? (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (29 answers)
  • My sex drive is out of control, hubby's isn't.... (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • My sister has bulimia. Should she have this surgery? (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • My sister in law's relative had same surgery with same surgeon (Apr 15, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • My surgeon has asked why I failed previous diet programs. I am not sure how to answer (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • My Surgery date is 3/15 (Mar 6, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • My surgery date is in 9 weeks--what do I do with all of the TIME (Apr 13, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • My surgery date is May 17, 04... (Mar 25, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • My surgery is 12 days away and I am so stressed out! (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • My surgery is 8/12/2003 and I keep having these terrible fears that ..... (Jul 3, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • My surgery is in 18 hours (1pm/July13). I need some last minute advise. (Jul 12, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • My surgery is next week, everyone says the first week is so rough.... (Dec 10, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • My surgery is this wed. 6-11-03 I am scared to death!!Can anyone help? (Jun 8, 2003) (View) (21 answers)
  • My surgery is tomorrow and I am so scared. (Dec 13, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • My surgery vs. my husbands health? (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • My surgery was bumped up 2 months! (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • my surgery was chngd to a new date which is a week from mon (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • my uncle had this surgery about 1 yr ago and has lost over 100 lbs (Mar 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • my wife is undergoing surgery on 5-8, what should i expect? (May 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • My wings are starting to look bigger than batmans! (Nov 30, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
  • My work enviroment in extremely hot, how will I stay hydrated? (Jul 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • My wrinkle free face is going to look like a crater, How can I minimise the damaging (Nov 22, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Nearly 2 years post-op, pregnant, with jealous friend (Nov 3, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Need a pick me up!!!!! (Aug 14, 2008) (View) (26 answers)
  • Need advice on how to "center " myself before surgery (Nov 20, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Need advice, boyfriend and best friend are both avoiding me, surgery in 4 days!! (Aug 9, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Need answer for mom's complaints about me having surgery (Oct 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Need help setting up a group. (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Need help went for test results yesterday, the Dr. said I wasn't mentally ready. (May 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Need some advice; what would you do? Doc says back to Zoloft... (Aug 11, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Need some people who have (May 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • need support....... can't work the program (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Need support.....old habits creeping back (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Need the name of a Psych at So. Cali Kaiser that agrees w/WLS (Sep 27, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
  • Need your input on pre ans post op professional counseling for WLS (Jul 12, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • NEEDS SOME OF YOU TO CONTACT HER (Jun 15, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • negative comments (Mar 28, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Never give up. I was approved - but only after 8 LONG months. (Feb 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • New attitude? (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • New boyfriend pre-op, worried about post-op emotions. (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • New post-op, needing support (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • New requirement what does this mean? (Jan 21, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • New to a job....can I do this? (Sep 28, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • New to Dating.......4 months post op....what to say, not say..... (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • nite before.. Day of ...Jitters (Jun 3, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • No one ever told me how hard it was going to be to make changes in eating post op. (May 29, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • No question, just in need of some support (Nov 10, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Normal pre-op jitters? (May 21, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Not a question (May 28, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • not a question (Apr 10, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • not a question but some happy comments (Oct 31, 2008) (View) (19 answers)
  • Not a Question, I just need you guys and gals (May 17, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Not a question, I need support. (Jan 18, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Not a Question, Just an experience. (Mar 28, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Not a question, just wanted to share my great news!! (Feb 3, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Not a question, just wanted to share my great news!! (Feb 3, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Not a question, wanted yall to know I have a date (Apr 5, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Not a question-help prepare for surgery! (Jan 15, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Not adjusting to having band removed (Oct 13, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
  • not loseing help (Aug 11, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
  • Not losing weight (Mar 12, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Not nervous?? Am I missing something? (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
  • Not where I wanted to be and I feel like a failure...need emotional support (Jun 10, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Now that I am not as depressed (Dec 25, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Now that you are thin, has there been anything that really surprised or amazed you? (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • Now that you don't have food to turn to, what do you do? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Now that you've lost weight, how do you deal with unwanted advances/attention? (Feb 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Now what do I do? (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • now what???? (Sep 2, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • O.K. so I thought at 42 I would be over it but yesterday I had a child (maybe 6 years (Aug 26, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Obese spouse negative on surgery (Nov 18, 2004) (View) (25 answers)
  • obese vs. thin (May 10, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Obsessed with WLS research? (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Off Antidepressants before sugery? (Jul 21, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • Oh my God, I ate cookies! (Oct 6, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Oh, but you lost your weight the easy way!!!! (Feb 23, 2005) (View) (25 answers)
  • OK AMOS...How many beauty queens do we have in our midst? (Apr 20, 2002) (View) (26 answers)
  • Ok I keep reading about people getting too much attention (Mar 7, 2004) (View) (20 answers)
  • OK I'm kinda embarressed to be asking this but...... (Nov 14, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • ok my surgery is this Monday and i am freaking out (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Ok, here it goes...I haven't admitted or talked about this to anyone ..... (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (21 answers)
  • Ok, I fell off the wagon...now I feel terrible! (Dec 30, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • OK, this is embarassing....but I need help here! I am 3 months post-op LAP RNY and (Jun 16, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • OK...I had my appt with my surgeon, everything has been sent off to (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Ok...now the rubber seems to be meeting the road here. (Oct 3, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Okay I admit it ... I'm nervous and getting scared ... (Jul 27, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • Okay my surgery is on Monday the 11th & I need some advise..... (Nov 9, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Okay, I'm looking for feedback on what to tell a new boyfriend.... (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Okay, surgery is getting close - within 6 weeks or so... (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Old eating-when-depressed issues (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Old girlfriend getting WLS (Nov 23, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • One adiction for another (Oct 25, 2011) (View) (7 answers)
  • One of the questions is 'Tell us what caused you to be overweight.' (Sep 12, 2001) (View) (22 answers)
  • Online classess interfering with surgery date (Jul 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Only down 20.9 lbs (Mar 13, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • open 8-13-03 313 starting weight,5'9. 65lbs lost and at standstill (Nov 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Open vrs Lap (Sep 6, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • Over 50 and anxious. (Nov 10, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Over six months out, only down 45 - 50 pounds. (Feb 2, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
  • Over-eating prior to surgery (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • OVERCOMING EMOTIONAL EATING (Mar 5, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • PANIC over the risks! Mortality Rates (Nov 21, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
  • Part 2, what happens when family is not supportive? (Dec 19, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
  • Part 3, what happens when family is not supportive? PLEASE READ. (Dec 23, 2008) (View) (22 answers)
  • Passage from (Dec 5, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Past emotional issues coming back to haunt you? (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Paxil and Weight Gain (May 16, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
  • Paxil, Xanax, Zoloft, Klonopin, Celexa....Which ones don't make you gain weight? (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • PCP gives go ahead (Jan 7, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • PCP gives go ahead (Jan 7, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • People can be so ignorant... (May 31, 2005) (View) (30 answers)
  • People want to know how I'll stick to a (Apr 18, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Plateua vs being able to eat more. (Jul 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • please any one have answers for me? (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Please direct me to a sight where I can get information on people who have died after (Sep 26, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Please don't judge me, but I think I may need mental help (May 2, 2006) (View) (12 answers)
  • Please help (May 25, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
  • Please Help calm my fears about surgery. (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Please help get me thru the Halloween office party.... (Oct 30, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Please help I am sooo confused (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • Please Help me (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Please help me as a pre-op! (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Please help me get over negative thoughts. (Feb 15, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
  • Please help me help my husband understand (May 18, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • Please help me tell NAAFA to update its WLS information! (Sep 10, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Please help me to decide if this surgery is something that is for me! (Apr 17, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Please help me... (May 23, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • Please help me... I am 11 days pre-op and I am feeling depressed and hating myself (Nov 5, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Please help! (May 15, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • please help- abdominalplasty - pre auth approved - but delima (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Please help-How long after surgery should I expect to feel so bad? (Feb 12, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • PLEASE HELP>> I can't eat enough. (Sep 23, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Please pray for Jo Ann as I am having Open RNY with gallbladder removal TOMORROW. (Aug 29, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Please pray for me! (Aug 10, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • PLEASE READ IF YOU CAN RUM ROLL PLEASE!!! (Oct 22, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
  • PLEASE READ what the © 2000 Council on Size & Weight Discrimination, Inc. told me (Apr 24, 2001) (View) (35 answers)
  • please remind me again why i,m having the ds (Dec 28, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
  • Please tell in detail the negative ways some people have reacted to your weight loss... (May 19, 2001) (View) (18 answers)
  • Please tell me how to calm my nerves so I can wait for my date to get here. (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Please tell me this gets better!! (Feb 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Please think of us and send out prayers and positive thoughts. (Apr 4, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Positve, sucessful ways to deal with emotional issues immediate post-op (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Post ops, how do you know if you are experiencing this type of (May 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Post - Op self-image fears... (Jan 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • post op 2 weeks depression (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • post op diet (Mar 19, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
  • Post Op Marital Issues (Jul 2, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Post ops, do you feel like its a dream? (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Post Ops- When did you start seeing a thinner person in the mirror? (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (24 answers)
  • Post-op depression is kicking my butt! (Dec 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Post-op depression is kicking my butt! (Dec 5, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • Post-Op Issue of not having food in your life for comfort. (Oct 22, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • Post-Op Relationship Problems (Feb 21, 2011) (View) (11 answers)
  • Post-op success with binge-eating disorder? (Jun 9, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Post-Op...do you still need CPAP? If so do you use lower # input? (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Post-Ops - Would this (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Post-Ops: Appeal for Help (Jan 10, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • POSTED, POST IT (Jan 20, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
  • pre op and cant stop eating (Apr 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Pre op jitters! HELP (Jul 13, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Pre op nerves, my surgery was just moved up 2 weeks. (May 12, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Pre-Op - Will I be able to really eat normal foods? (Mar 18, 2007) (View) (19 answers)
  • Pre-op fighting depression (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Pre-op needs help to understand if WLS will work for me? (Apr 24, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Pregnancy....HELP! (Sep 25, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
  • Preparation: How do I get documentation? (Jun 11, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • preparing meals post op (May 12, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Pressure to have surgery (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Problem with nerves and throwing up (Sep 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • problems at work. (May 21, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
  • Problems keeping up diet habits (Oct 15, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Profiles of those with serious troubles who did ok after awhile (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • proud of myself! (Mar 24, 2000) (View) (21 answers)
  • PROZAC VS. WELLBUTRIN (Jun 30, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Psychiatric counseling for depression prior to surgery? (Mar 28, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
  • Psychiatrist not in favor of WLS??? (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • Psychological Journey.... Looking for honest answers (Jan 5, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
  • Psychological problems after surgery. (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Psychological Therapy (Jun 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Psychologist Recommended MMPI (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • psychotherapy in the detroit, michigan area at a reasonable rate. (Apr 10, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
  • Question for hairstylists regarding chairs in beauty salon (Jun 18, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • RE: I AM JUST SO TIRED! (Spousal Abuse) (Oct 3, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Reading the post op diet has me really scared. Can anyone relate and reassure me? (Oct 20, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • really hurt (Nov 15, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • Recent deaths related to this procedure? (Jul 4, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • Recently I was discussing having WLS with someone and he was opposed to the idea. (Jul 31, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
  • Reconsidering surgery now that post op friend passed away... (May 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Regarding Vengence & Angel Questions (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Relationship help? (Apr 24, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
  • REply to Pregnancy...HELP!!! (Oct 9, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
  • Reply to Pregnancy...HELP!!! (Jan 1, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
  • Reply to Pregnancy...HELP!!! (Sep 26, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
  • Reply to Pregnancy...HELP!!! UPDATE!!!!!!!! (May 21, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
  • Researching WLS (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Response to fear (Jun 28, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Response: Thanks to all... (Jan 26, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • restarting over (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Restaurant Dining still stressfull. (Mar 1, 2010) (View) (15 answers)
  • Right now I am at the begining of my journey...I am waiting insurance approval & I am (May 6, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • RIVISION FROM STAPLING TO RNY (Oct 10, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Role of husband post-op? (Jun 26, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Rosy Colored - Overestimating impact? (Jul 22, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Ruth, Mega, Wabbit, Renee, Teresa, Gussie, Denise, Delores, ShannonTHANK YOU! (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Sabotage-I find myself not eating anything really during the ... (Sep 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Scared (Jan 12, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Scared but excited (Jul 11, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Scared me so much! (Aug 14, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • Scared of being the same. (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Scared of Complications (Apr 17, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • scared of the choice to have surgery..how to over come it? (Oct 2, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
  • Scared to death about postop pain for RNY. How bad is it? (Mar 4, 2000) (View) (18 answers)
  • Scared to Eat??? (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • scared, about barium , scared about surpport. before and after, Scared other stuff to (Dec 13, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Scheduled for revision from vbg to RNY on 8/22/00 at Zale Lipshy hosp/Dallas (Aug 8, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Season's Greetings (Dec 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • see posting (Aug 8, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Seeking 552 pre-ops to compare experiences (May 1, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Seeking Info On New Anti-Depressant with limited Sexual Side Effects (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Seeking Others With "Image vs. Reality" Issues (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Seeking Support From Other Long Term Slow Users (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • self discovery... saddened by what I've found. (Dec 22, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • Self-conscious body language anyone? (Jun 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Seriously considering surgery. Any words of wisdom or advice? (Apr 9, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • Severe bouts of depression and memory loss (Jan 7, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
  • Severe depression, regrets, and food disgust (Aug 11, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Severely depressed, looking for some human contact.... (Aug 16, 2008) (View) (31 answers)
  • Sex after surgery (Jun 24, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • Sex Drive /PCOS after WLS- Will My Libido Return? (Feb 24, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • She is 5'7 and weighs 240pounds and wants to know if you guys thinks she should have (Sep 8, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • SHELL-SHOCKED OR DEPRESSED??? PLEASE HELP ME! (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Shoudl I talk with someone as to why I eat like I do before surgery? (Apr 24, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Should I be concerned about my consult? (May 3, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
  • should I be afriad of this surgery. I read so much about it and the risks. (Mar 29, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Should I be very angery that my surgery date was changed? (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Should I be worried??? My gut feeling tells me YES! (Oct 25, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • Should I cancel consultation appointment with Dr? (Aug 24, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Should I have surgery when my dad is very ill (Oct 31, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
  • Should I invest money in having a tummy tuck, thigh lift, etc. (Jun 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Should I just give up??? (Mar 11, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Should I stop seeing my therapist? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Should I stop??? (Nov 10, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Should I switch doctors for post-op care? (Jun 22, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • Should I taper off my eating before surgery (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
  • Should I tell my parents (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Should me having OCD affect the psychological evaluation? (May 7, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Should my spouse attend my surgery consultation? (Oct 27, 2000) (View) (15 answers)
  • Should two MOs have kids? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (21 answers)
  • Should We Educate Physicians? (Sep 26, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Should you or shouldnt you??? The million dollor question (Apr 8, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
  • Shunned after weightloss? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
  • Since I have come home from having the surgery, everything makes me cry. (Nov 20, 2001) (View) (31 answers)
  • Since I have lost my weight I have been so critical about myself. (Sep 21, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • So nervous thinking about surgery considering not having it. (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • So, I have received info about the Hibernation Syndrome, and I am aware of what may (Jun 14, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Social Retardation...How do you overcome? (Jul 29, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • Some advice on dealing with a royal #@*($&? (Jul 26, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Some people tell me this won't work if you can't & won't deal with why you over eat (May 28, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • Something marvalous happened to me today (May 17, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Sometimes I really don't care if I stretch my pouch (Jul 15, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • Sound Off!!! What do you think constitutes a (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
  • Spouse does not agree with my choice of doctors. (Mar 4, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Starting new job & unsure of myself (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Starting to feel like a normal human being? (Feb 7, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • Still a virgin by chioce at 32 years old (Mar 6, 2004) (View) (17 answers)
  • Strategies to stop emotional eating; aromatherapy as tool (Feb 2, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • Stress of waiting for approval / denial (Nov 30, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Struggling with being termed (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • Study links obesity, women, & depression. (May 4, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Sudden episode not sure what they are, can anyone relate? (Apr 10, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
  • Suggestions on what to do about daughter? (Nov 9, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
  • Support from 1200 miles away (May 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Support Group in Knoxville area? (Jul 13, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Support group in Myrtle Beach, SC?? (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Support Group in Stoughton, MA area? (Apr 16, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Support Group Needed. (Feb 28, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • Support groups near Rancho Cucamonga, CA? (Aug 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Support needed for initial consult? (Feb 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Support Person Needed- South Carolina (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Support? (May 4, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
  • Supportive friend? (May 2, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
  • Surgeons taking you seriously when psych issues (May 16, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
  • Surgery = success. Marriage > next (Feb 4, 2010) (View) (10 answers)
  • surgery coming up fast (Sep 29, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • surgery coming up fast (Sep 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • SURGERY DATE (Oct 28, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
  • Surgery Date scheduled for Dec 16th and scared to Death. (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Surgery date scheduled, afraid my head will lag behind (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Surgery Date: 4-10-00 (Mar 26, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Surgery is in 11 days - Not scared, How do I get excited? (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • surgery is in 3 days and im starting to get very emotional,kids are (Aug 23, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
  • Surgery is in 3 days. (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Surgery is tomorrow - I want to say thank you (Aug 30, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Surgery Monday and I am very scared. (Aug 25, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Surgery Not Working ?? (Jun 22, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Surgery related depression (May 7, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Surgery scheduled for Dec. 14... Wanted it so bad... Why am I scared? (Dec 2, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • Surgery was just scheduled- not until 4/27! !2 MONTHS!! I am scared about my weight (Feb 17, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
  • Surgery, or keep trying other things? (Aug 10, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • Symptoms of Depression? (Jan 21, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • take Quetiapine? (Jul 10, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
  • Taking Prozac (20 mg) daily for weight loss; however...? (Oct 6, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
  • Taking Prozac Pre-op? (Feb 8, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Telling people about your WLS prior to surgery (Oct 26, 2002) (View) (23 answers)
  • Ten Steps to a Positive Body Image (Mar 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • Terrible mood swings at 5 weeks post op- Just eating soft foods, is this common? (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Terrified of Surgery and not sure what to do. (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • THANK YOU (Nov 5, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Thank You All (Jun 5, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Thank You, and Happy New Year to all my friends on this site! (Dec 31, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Thanks so much for your overwhelming support - and I have a date!!!!! (Mar 28, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • The Easy Way Out (Aug 9, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • THE END OF A LOVE AFFAIR: How do you cope with the loss of food after surgery? (May 28, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • The hospital where I was to have surgery on 1/13/03 (Dec 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • The Local newspaper in my town wants to follow me through surgery . (Jun 10, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • The more weight I lose, the lonlier Im starting to feel... (Mar 30, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • The path to surgery (Apr 24, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • The person most dearest to me says, do this and I won't be a part if it!!! (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
  • The surgery just isnt working for me. (Jul 5, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Therapists who have worked with WLS in DC Metro/NOVA area? (Apr 18, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
  • This is another first in my life (Apr 6, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • This is blowing my mind (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
  • This is for anyone who is going through this alone. (Apr 7, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • This is going to sound dopey, but any advice on how not to cry... (Jun 27, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • THIS IS MORE OF A COMMENT BUT I WELCOME COMMENTS (Feb 24, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • This is not a question but a THANK-YOU EVERYONE (Mar 24, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • This is not a question, but I have to say this: (Oct 19, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • This is not a question, just an observation on my part. (Jul 25, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • This is not really a question, but a comment on WLS preop (May 20, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • This is probably a really stupid question, but..... (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (28 answers)
  • This isn't a question, but I have a few words to say to all of you.... (Oct 18, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • This may seem stupid but here goes...with the icy roads and driving to (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • This question is for the post ops under thirty years old (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • This question is for those who have lost around 100 lbs or more (Feb 7, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • This site is great! (not a ?) (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • Times of change are times of passion (Mar 27, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
  • To all post op ladies with (Jan 9, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • To all post op ladies with (Jan 9, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • To all post- ops have the appearance of stretch marks gotten better? (Oct 26, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • To all the married people out there. (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • To pre-ops worried about death from surgery. Here's my experience: (Jan 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • To the 'shy' people out there.... (Mar 31, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • To those with diagnosed clinical depression prior to surgery (NOT bipolar)... (Oct 15, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Today is my 13 month anniversurginary. (Apr 12, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
  • Today is my six month anniversary from surgery... why do I feel blue? (Nov 13, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Too much?? (Dec 19, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • Torn between duodenal switch and roux n y (Mar 1, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Traveling overseas/being a missionary after wls (Oct 15, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • trazadone, antidepressant (Aug 12, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
  • Trying to keep the positiveness and self talk going it gets hard sometimes any ideas? (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Tyvm Everyone (Feb 21, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
  • UCSF used to accept psych eval by MFT's. (Dec 14, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Unable to tolerate antidepressants (Apr 25, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • Undermining our success by cheating or simply not controlling old bad habits? (Jan 22, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Unhappy Post Ops (Aug 12, 1999) (View) (12 answers)
  • Unhappy with my appearance (Mar 14, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
  • Unhappy with surgery? (Apr 18, 2000) (View) (16 answers)
  • Unhapy with myself (Sep 27, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • Unsupportive Family....A change to deal with later (Aug 30, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Updated information needed for 5HTP. (Jun 14, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
  • VBG/478lbs...anyone out there my size (Sep 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • very common to have nightmares or hallucinations (Nov 14, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • Very concerned abut my obesity (Mar 9, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
  • Very disappointed that surgery has to be postponed..... (Dec 27, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Waiting and waiting... finally approved... now SCARED! (Dec 1, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • Waiting on approval. Need tips on questions to ask my insurance company (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Want to be an angel (Aug 17, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
  • Want WLS Bad, but now i am stalling. Encouragement needed!!!!!! (Aug 30, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • WANTED TO SHARE WHAT I'VE LEARNED ABOUT HORMONES (Apr 4, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
  • Wanting to know how others conquored their fear... (Aug 4, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • Wanting to know how others conquored their fear... (Aug 4, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • WARNING!!! STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL (Feb 6, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
  • WAS LIFE EASIER 100 LBS (OR SO) AGO? (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • was told I need therapy...help!!! (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Watching the video reallllly freaked me out! I had decided to have the surgery but.. (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • We Need Some Slogans! Be Creative! Have Fun! (Jul 10, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
  • WE SHALL NOT FAIL! (Aug 8, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
  • Weekend Support Group in the Philadelphia/Camden NJ area (Nov 9, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Weight going, insecurity coming on strong... (Sep 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Weight loss, hormones and birth control= half crazy chick (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Well guys, this is it! my surgery is Tues! and I would love any last minute advice (Aug 1, 1999) (View) (11 answers)
  • Wellbutrin XL----Has anyone only taken 150mg.? 300 about sends me out of my skin. (Feb 18, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
  • Went in for 2wk followup and was in trouble by doctor. I don't understand? (May 12, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Were any of you afraid to do things because you were MO? Has it changed after WLS? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • What to do about depression (Jun 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • What a change in my life (Sep 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • What about giving up the food obsession or will I continue to live with it? (Jun 30, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • What about Month 2 weight loss? I'm only down 34 lbs.... (Mar 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • What about Zoloft? I have been on 200mgs. for 4 1/2 yrs. (Jun 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • What advice do you get from psychologists? (Apr 8, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • What am I doing wrong? & Why cant I just be happy? (Jan 11, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • What are 10 things you want to do after loosing all that weight? (Nov 21, 2003) (View) (24 answers)
  • What are my chances of something going wrong after surgery? (Oct 9, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • What are people looking forward to? (Aug 21, 2001) (View) (43 answers)
  • what are some good come backs for when someone says, gastric bypass is the EASY way out? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (40 answers)
  • What are some of your peet peeves about how people relate to your obesity? (Aug 27, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
  • What are the benefits of pre and post op counseling for WLS patients (Jul 12, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
  • What are the most important things a therapist help you with? (May 20, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • What are the odds I gaining back all lost weight after WLS? (Mar 8, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • What are the positive and negative changes in ur marriage after the surgery? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • What are the safest medications to use if you have been diagnoised being BiPolar? (Jan 10, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
  • What are the thing that can cause DEATH, and how can I avoid them (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • What are you looking forward to? (Jul 19, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
  • What are you telling your kids about your surgery? (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • What are your dreams? (Jan 2, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
  • What can be done about poor self imagine following weight loss? (Mar 26, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • What can be taken to help with depression and mood swings, (Feb 20, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • what can i do about feeling hungry all the time (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • What Can I Do About My Overweight Child's Reaction to my Weight Loss? (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • What can I do for my fear? (Oct 23, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • WHAT CAN I DO PLEASE (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • What can I do to get back on track from depression and benge eating at night? (Dec 29, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
  • What can I do to get back on track? (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • What can I do to get through the anestesia Jitters? (Oct 30, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
  • What can i do to jump start more weight loss... (Jan 22, 2015) (View) (1 answer)
  • What can I do? (Oct 2, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • WHAT CAN I TAKE FOR MY HAIR LOSS? (Jan 27, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
  • What creative outlets have you developed for yourself as a post-op? (Jan 3, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • What did you do to remain calm during this long process? (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • What did you do? (Jun 21, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • What do employers think about hiring obese individuals? (Jul 6, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • What do I do if I don't get the surgeons approval? (Nov 5, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
  • What do I do now that I can't pig out? (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • What do I do? Or how should I feel? (Mar 29, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
  • What do I do?I go into see the surgeon and he makes the decsion for me? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
  • What do I say when people ask me when I am having my baby? (Sep 27, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • What do I tell my co-worker and supervisors when I am off for surgery? (Mar 29, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • What do people do for emotional support post-op? (Oct 16, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • What do you do if you are terrified of the hospital stay? (Mar 20, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • What do you do when you loose a huge bond that you and your spouce had?? (Jul 9, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
  • What do you tell your dates? (Jul 22, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • What does it feel like, physically, to be a normal size? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
  • What does one say to why don't diets work for you? Does this mean that I am weak ? (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • What dont I feel more self confident now that Ive lost all this weight? (Mar 24, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • What exactly is a pulmonary embolism? (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • What exactly is a saiety disorder? (Jun 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • What foods do you miss the most? (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
  • What happened to the Memorial Page? (May 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • what happens to the extra skin? (Nov 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • What happens when your family is not supportive? (Dec 10, 2008) (View) (29 answers)
  • What have other people done regarding telling elderly parents of upcoming surgery? (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • What have you learned about overeating and how to handle your issues? (Feb 12, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • What I Want Most Besides Good Health/What I Miss The Most (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • What if I chickened out? (Mar 25, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • What if I live with a person who eats a lot of food? (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • What if someone who I inspired to have surgery dies? (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (29 answers)
  • What if you don't disclose a behavioral center stay? (Aug 30, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • WHAT IS (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • What is a bariatric bed and how does it differ from a normal hospital bed? (Aug 18, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • What is a good medicine to take for depression after rny?? (May 21, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
  • What is a good response to "You don't need to lose anymore" (Dec 25, 2002) (View) (20 answers)
  • What is a realistic weight goal I could acheive with this surgery as my tool (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • What is depression, its symptoms and prospects for treatment. (May 4, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
  • What is Grazing? (Dec 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • What is Head Hunger? (Oct 22, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • What is my goal size? (Jan 4, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • What is the best time for chat? (Sep 27, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
  • What is the general opinion among physicians regarding obese patients? (Jul 6, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
  • what is the percentage of people who don't survive due to wls (Nov 15, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • What is the typical/ acceptable amount of time most of you waited from the time you (Mar 20, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • What is the unthinkable happens? (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
  • What is the use? (Mar 13, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
  • What is wrong with me.I have been crying for 2 days? (Sep 3, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • What kind of life threatening complications can occur (Mar 11, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • What kind of questions does the psychologist as you when you go for your appointment? (Sep 6, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • What kind of questions... specifically... do they ask you in the psyc eval? (May 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • What makes a person get up in the middle of the night & eat? (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • What makes you smile? (Sep 17, 2002) (View) (47 answers)
  • What should I bring to my consult ? (Jan 7, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • What should I do about my downhill marriage? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (31 answers)
  • What should I do? (Jun 17, 1999) (View) (9 answers)
  • What should i do???? (Oct 3, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • What should I say to my 8 year old son? (Sep 17, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • What steps do I need to take to get this surgery reversed? (Sep 6, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
  • What to do about emotional eating? (Apr 25, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
  • What to do for the wait (Dec 4, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
  • What to do? (Apr 22, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • What to do??? (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • what to tell nutristionist who wants you to join their program instead? (Jun 14, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • What was the number of pounds you lost before you on all counts called YOURSELF thin? (Sep 15, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
  • What was your favorite compliment after wls and who gave it to you? (Jun 28, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
  • What was your post op counseling experience? (May 12, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • What will happen to my stretch marks post WLS? (Apr 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
  • What will I look like after surgery? (Oct 1, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
  • What wonderful things have you noticed sinced having WLS? (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (19 answers)
  • What would I do with out this site? (Dec 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • What would you do? developing crush (Jun 1, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
  • What's happening to me? (May 14, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
  • What's your reply when others ask "How are you losing all that weight?" (May 26, 2008) (View) (32 answers)
  • Whats it like dating when you are thin? (Dec 19, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
  • when can you have sex after surgery (Aug 10, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
  • When did you start to feel thin? Or at least stop feeling fat? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • When do you begin to see you? (Mar 17, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • When does the evaluation happen? (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • When does this feeling of depression go away? (Dec 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • When does this get easier??? How did you make it through the first week?? (Mar 12, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
  • When I got married, my husband was (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • When to tell about the size 28 skin/size 14 body mismatch, before plastic surgery?? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • When will I feel better mentally? I'm 6 days post-op and I feel like this was all for (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • When you hear about so many people dying after their WLS, does it make you afraid? (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • When you were pre-op, did you start looking at the smaller clothes? (Mar 17, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
  • Where are all the age 40+ pictures and stories? (May 4, 2002) (View) (54 answers)
  • Where are all the young post-ops? (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (20 answers)
  • Where can I find information for my Psychiatrist on long term effects of WLS? (Feb 10, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Where can I read the WLS memorials? (Mar 31, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
  • Where can I talk to a doctor on line regarding a stomach stapling procedure? (May 27, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Where did our sex life go....?? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (25 answers)
  • where do i began? (Dec 8, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • where do i began? (Dec 8, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
  • Where do I find the Memorial Page? (Sep 26, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
  • Where do I go from here my marriage is falling apart (Jul 29, 2003) (View) (25 answers)
  • WHERE DO I GO TO GET HELP ON MY PC?? (Jul 5, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
  • Where do people find their long term buddies on here to talk to when needing help? (Nov 7, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
  • Where is the web page with the page for spouses of people who've had WLS? (May 2, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • Where is this friendship headed? (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • WHo has had Dr.Wongsa in Houston with AETNA PPO...I would love (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • Who of you were HORRIBLY ADDICTED to food pre-op, then weren't addicted post-op. (Mar 10, 2002) (View) (32 answers)
  • Who to choose... for marriage (Aug 2, 2004) (View) (22 answers)
  • Who Will I Be??? (Dec 4, 2001) (View) (18 answers)
  • Why am I craving things like smoke? (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Why am I crying so much? (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Why am I do down, is my anti-depressant not being absorbed? (Feb 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Why am I feeling this way? (Feb 28, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Why am I having mood swings suddenly at 8 months postop?? (Dec 3, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
  • Why am I loosing so slow i'm doing everything right in my power and i'm still failing (Jul 13, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
  • Why am I not happy with how I look (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
  • Why am I not normal? (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (29 answers)
  • why am i not overjoyed with my succses? (Feb 24, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
  • Why am i sabotaging my weight loss?? I have been getting my hunger back (Jun 2, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
  • Why am I so crabby at 8 weeks out? (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Why am i so tired and grumpy (Jul 8, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
  • WHY AM I SOOOO CRABBY AND ON EDGE? HELP! (Mar 29, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • Why am I still so angry all the time?? (Jun 27, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Why are my boobs still big? (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Why are people who have gone through WLS satisfied with a high end goal weight? (Aug 17, 1999) (View) (20 answers)
  • Why are some people so judgemental after reading only a few sentences..... (Feb 3, 2004) (View) (43 answers)
  • Why are some people so judgemental after weight loss? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (23 answers)
  • Why are there so many posts on this subject....over and over again it is addressed. (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
  • WHY CAN'T I DO THAT (Sep 1, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Why can't I lose weight quicker? (Oct 21, 1999) (View) (11 answers)
  • Why Can't I stand to be touched by my beau? (Aug 14, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
  • Why can't I stop thinking about food? (Mar 13, 2011) (View) (13 answers)
  • Why can't my husband see why this surgery is so important to me? (Feb 17, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • why can't we chew gum? I love gum and i'm 6wks. post op. (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
  • Why cant I lose weight? (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Why did I do this surgery? (Apr 28, 2002) (View) (65 answers)
  • Why did I do this to myself. I can't eat anything but liquids. (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Why did I get so upset? (May 15, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • WHY DO FRIENDSHIPS DETERIORATE AFTER WE LOSE THE WEIGHT? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
  • Why do I eat like this? (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Why do I feel like an emotional train wreck??? (Sep 19, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Why do i feel like this? (Jun 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Why do I feel so guilty? (Dec 19, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Why do I feel that I don't deserve the chance to have WLS? (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Why Do I Feel This Way? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
  • WHY DO I NEED A LETTER FROM A PSYCH? (Jul 31, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
  • Why do I self-sabotage? (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Why do my breasts hurt? (Apr 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Why do people feel they have to give their opinion on your looks after WLS? (Apr 1, 2011) (View) (10 answers)
  • Why do people talk about things that they know nothing about? (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (24 answers)
  • Why do people think this surgery is so risky? (Oct 24, 1998) (View) (16 answers)
  • Why do so many post ops regret the surgery for emotional issues? (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
  • Why do stores and buisnesses think every one is the same size? (Jun 5, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • Why do these people die from this surgery? How come there is blood clots and other (Nov 19, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
  • why do we love food so much please help (Nov 22, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • Why does it seem that people become more bottom heavy after WLS (Sep 8, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG 4 THE DOCTORS TO GIVE YOU A SURGERY DATE AFTER YOUR APPROVAL (Aug 16, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
  • Why does Zoloft make you gain weight? (Jul 28, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • Why doesn't my spouse doesn't support my WLS decision? (Jun 23, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • Why has everyone lost more weight than I have? (Jul 24, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
  • why Im not skinny like everyone else (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Why is divorce so common in WLS patients? (Apr 6, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
  • Why is it so hard for people to give you a compliment after losing weight? (Jun 12, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
  • Why is it that My friend does not want to talk to about my weight loss! Why? (Aug 13, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
  • Why is it that when I look in the mirror, I still look really fat? (Feb 28, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Why is it when I was large I thought I was smaller than I really was... (May 28, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • why is it when it get close to the date we start having different feeling (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
  • WHY IS MY FRIEND TREATING ME THIS WAY? (Nov 26, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Why is my husband PTSD with conversions now after surgery? (Sep 3, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
  • Why Is Society So Mean To Us? (Jul 2, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
  • Why is this emotional so hard? (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Why isn't overeating REALLY considered an eating disorder??? (Jun 1, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
  • Why such variation? (Feb 29, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
  • Why surgery at all..... (Jun 3, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
  • Why won't Doctors listen? (Jun 28, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
  • why would the dr. call and leave a message for me to call back in the morning (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • why!! do people have to be so rude and negative (Oct 18, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
  • Why, when I think about doing this surgery, I feel like I'm giving myself... (Dec 22, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • wife does not want me to have it done. any ideals (Apr 5, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • Will a eating disorder in your past prevent or delay insurance approval? (Aug 2, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
  • Will any surgeon accomodate me with my medical anxiety?? (May 21, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
  • Will being hospitalized for depression affect my chances for approval? (Jul 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
  • will eating the wrong thing make me gain (Mar 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Will I be able to stay by myself about a week after surgery? (Jan 16, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
  • Will I be denied surgery because I have Bipolar Disorder? Why? (May 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • will i be depressed after my surgery? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Will I ever be able to eat sweets, ice cream,pizza ,hamburgers,& how long after WLS? (Apr 16, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
  • Will I have as much self control and discipline as I want after surgery? (Nov 4, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
  • Will I lose my bottom half? (May 23, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Will I reach my goal this year??? (May 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Will I stop losing weight or gain weight with Lexapro? (Mar 1, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
  • Will men look at me differently once the weight is gone? (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
  • Will my surgery be canceled By Dr Wongsa for not losing the weight he asked me to lose? (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • Will starting anti-depressents slow weight loss? (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
  • Will surgery prevent Crohns? (May 3, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
  • Will the Surgery Incision from Open RNY ever heal? (Jun 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
  • Will this ever get any better? (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
  • will we always see ourselves as (Aug 30, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Will weight loss after the surgery help my life long depression go away? (Mar 8, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
  • witch type of surgery tends to help you lose wieght faster???? (May 1, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
  • Without food, I find myself very short-tempered. Anybody else having this problem? (Apr 16, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
  • WLS patients ask me WLS questions that seem to defeat the purpose- How do I NOT get frustrated? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (44 answers)
  • WLS without a significant other (May 8, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
  • Won my appeal, need to schedule w/surgeon in the morning... WHY AM I SO SCARED?? (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
  • Worried (again) about track record of RNY procedure!! (Oct 24, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
  • Worried about denial second time around (Feb 2, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
  • Worried I will become a "fat-ist"... is this possible? (Jul 28, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
  • Worried I will not lose weight after Surgery (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • WORRIED, NEED ENCOURAGEMENT (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
  • Worried/bone marrow bio (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
  • Would it be wrong for me not to postpone? (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
  • Would like to ask for help in dealing with feelings about being very apprehensive (Jun 7, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
  • Would there be interest in a list of therapists to help with WLS issues ? (May 19, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
  • Would you all say a prayer for me..? (Aug 29, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
  • Would you of ever guessed ? (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
  • Would you really?????? (Jan 1, 2003) (View) (47 answers)
  • Writing letters to children (Jun 16, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
  • Y do I fear being that 1% who will die from the surgery ? (Mar 15, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
  • yes i did chckened out when i was on the table becaues they not give anything (Mar 8, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
  • yes i have anesthesia faers in fact i had a panic attack over it th (Mar 16, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
  • yes can you help me out (Feb 29, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
  • yes does anyone take DEPAKOTE ER doctor gave it to me today (Feb 24, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
  • You are my Hero Mom, I will forever miss you (Oct 21, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
  • Young, single, socially active - anyone had trouble adjusting post-op? (Aug 26, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
  • Your experiences with St John's Wort, OCD and Paxil post op? (May 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
  • Zoloft pills stick in my pouch every time. It hurts! (Oct 15, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
  • Zoloft, etc. get off them prior to WLS? (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (4 answers)


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