2 1/2 Month Update

Carrie · November 17, 2010

We successfully made our move from Texas to Washington State. So far even with the cold, overcast and often raining weather we are in awe with the beautiful picture worthy views we see daily. I tell my family in TX it's like Hawaii only cold!

As far as my surgery update. I am doing very well. I have to say the surgery and lack of control was the hardest thing I have been through in my life and it goes back to my abusive childhood. If asked today would I do it again, I am honestly leaning more toward yes as I know the issues I had were unique to me and not the surgery itself if that make sense. I am hovering at 200lbs. I have yet to "cross over into onederland", I've gone from a tight 18 to a size 12 in jeans and XL shirt. We are still settling in and I plan to start hitting the well equipped gym here soon. I am also looking forward to meeting my Washington Sleevers.

I may not make it to the site much, but I am always here to talk to anyone having a hard time postop psychologically. I know of the mind bender (putting it nicely) it can be. At this point it's not something I even think about daily or weekly. I eat until I am satisified and then I magically lose interest in whatever I am eating. The important thing to know is no matter how low you feel it's only temporarily. You will begin to feel like a human again and you will experience happiness again. Don't give up. PM me if you need to talk I will repond as soon as I can as will most folks on here.

Best of luck to everyone!

Lila21 · November 17, 2010

Wow, you are doing great! Thanks for the encouragement and offering to support folks if we have trouble emotionally. For some reason, that's one of my big fears (I have not been sleeved yet). I've heard that the hormonal shifts can be hard emotionally, and that scares me more than the physical pain! ;-)

Carrie · November 17, 2010

Wow, you are doing great! Thanks for the encouragement and offering to support folks if we have trouble emotionally. For some reason, that's one of my big fears (I have not been sleeved yet). I've heard that the hormonal shifts can be hard emotionally, and that scares me more than the physical pain!

It's a natural feeling to have fear and anxiety prior to any big life change. Think weddings and funerals. This too is a big deal. If you or anyone has a history of depression or anxiety it's good to deal with those issues BEFORE surgery. I had issues before, had the Lap Band and thought I could handle it to say the least. I did not do any pre-op work on myself to insure I was ready mentally. That and with other issues at the hospital it put me over the edge. At one point I gave mysel an expiration date that if things didn't get better by 08/26/2011, my one year anniversary I was going to commit suicide. Now that sounds completely drastic and opposite of every plan I have for myself and it's only 2 months later! It's a mind trip to be work friendly in terms. My best advice would be if you have a history of depressive issues or suicidual thoughts then do some soul searching before going to the hospital.

Dansha · November 17, 2010

Terrific Carrie!!! I was thinking about you just the other day. I remember reading some of your posts here right after your surgery and what a HARD time you were having. I glad things are better for you.

Thank you for sharing your weight loss. WAY TO GO!!!! Keep up the great job sleeve sista. Please post when you can. There are people here who do care what happens to you. GOD bless.

Deb