New Me, New Mind

I HIT GOAL, you guys!!!! I am so excited and loving life! 😍VALIDATE ME, VALIDATE ME, VALIDATE ME! 😁 102 total lbs lost:)

Im 7 months out and have drank some of my husband's coke here and there. I was told never to drink it either. I'm not encouraging you to break the rules. Cokes was never my thing though. I need to stop the iced coffees and redbulls again though[emoji5][emoji51] oh and I'm a sleever. Idk what group this is posted in because it doesn't show for me on mobile. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations!! That's so exciting to finally have a date!! You won't regret it! This site is an excellent community of support, encouragement, experience, and advice. Prayers for ur upcoming surgery next month! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

That sounds exactly like what is happening.I love science and psychology! I will go look for that book right now. Thank you for your response![emoji847] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! I am so happy for u! U look fantastic! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

So glad to catch up on ur updates! Prayers for a quick and healthy recovery! [emoji847] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh my goodness u look amazing!! I am so proud of u and happy for u!! I cant wait to see the post op ps pics!![emoji16][emoji16] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I will definitely google and find some of those books. Thank u! I am sorry u have experienced such traumas and im happy to hear u are succeeding in ur healing journey[emoji847] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I know this isn't directly related to wls, but this is my only "social media" outlet so i wanted to ask if anyone has had successful sessions of emdr while they have aphantasia-the inability to visualize mental imagery. I am considering emdr therapy for trauma and am afraid this would be a significant obstacle in my process. I have only recently begun researching emdr (like a week ago) and am reading some people's stories online that have had success but didn't know if anyone of u personally have experience with this? Thanks in advance and if posts like this aren't welcomed here I would happy to not post once aware of this expectation[emoji5] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/ Here's the link to the ace test if anyone sees this post and wants to take it for their own assessment [emoji4] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey britt! I hope ur recovering well from wls and can find whatever works to heal/cope with ur trauma. It's very unfortunate that u have suffered so greatly and i will keep u in my prayers for the Holy Spirit to guide u in the right direction on ur healing journey. I would love to read ur book so get on it, girl!! [emoji2] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey hey! Thank u for ur response. I scored an 8/10 on the ace test (not considering all the traumas unaccounted for in the 10 questions) and 2 on the resilience test. I have childhood amnesia and also short term memory problems today as well. I would love book suggestions and will mssg u. I am currently researching emdr therapy. Any thoughts or experiences with emdr? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree with everyone here. It sounds like ur doing great! I felt like i did 1000 crunches for abt 4 dayd i think and nothing else..no nausea, no real pain..minor discomfort when i felt like i was sewn up real tight in the biggest incision but that goes away quickly too..just fatigue to look forward to and naps help that. Congrats on finally getting it done!!![emoji122][emoji2] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey hey!! Thank u for responding. Ill get on the computer and try it when i get back from pickin my kids up from school!![emoji122][emoji16] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app