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

Hey hey! How are y'all creating status updates and are there "posts" that are better posted as personal status updates vs new topics here? I'm still unfamiliar to the specifics of this site and wanna make sure I'm not blowing up the topic section when i should be posting as a personal status?