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Yeah, I found a surgeon in Akron. His office has already sent me paperwork, which I sent back today.

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The surgery worked...I was down over 100 pounds...but then had some huge changes in my life. Divorce, moved out of state, etc... Slowly I started putting the weight back on. Emotional eating, overeating, and not rating the right things. Now I have a great support structure and hope I can get back at it.

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Thank you for sharing! Sounds like you have gone through quite a lot of big life changes! I hope to stay connected so we can be supports to one another

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I'd like that! I'm looking forward to having more support this time through. In 2012 I was in a miserable relationship so I just hid in the gym all the time. Sort of made it easy to lose weight. But being out and enjoying my new life has made it so hard. Plus, being away from my family was killing me inside. I wonder what the divorce rate is among bariatric patients?

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I'm getting very close and more nervous ! At the hospital they have monthly support groups but since I live almost an hour away I haven't gone to any. I would love to meet up with people who are on the same journey as I am .

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What area are you in? I had my sleeve done at UPMC Horizon in Greenville PA back in 2012.

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I'd like that! I'm looking forward to having more support this time through. In 2012 I was in a miserable relationship so I just hid in the gym all the time. Sort of made it easy to lose weight. But being out and enjoying my new life has made it so hard. Plus, being away from my family was killing me inside. I wonder what the divorce rate is among bariatric patients?

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I have read some interesting articles on relationships and how they are impacted by wls. I am trying to get my significant other to understand how huge of a life change this... he's trying

Going through a divorce is tough enough but adding wls to the mix sounds pretty challenging!

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Good to hear your Sig other is trying. How about you....how have you felt emotionally with your changes?

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I am feeling pretty anxious about the surgery. Not about the actual operation. I am thinking more about loss of my relationship with myself and food. I have been in therapy for quite some time so I have tools and I know my triggers but I'm human so I still struggle. I just hope I can maintain getting back on track when I have moments of struggle. I also can't even imagine being in a body that can actually function better and look smaller. I've had a weight problem since elementary school. So I'm excited but I know I've got work ahead ????????????

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I've had weight problems and food issues all my life. I'm a chef....used to own a Bakery....my bf says I obsess about food. Therapy is one of the things I have requested through this round. I didn't have any the last time. They didn't even have a support group for wls patients in my area. I love that I found this site....finding lots of great info...and great people. I had no issues with my sleeve surgery. My Dr laughed at me because I refused pain meds stronger than Tylenol and I insisted on sleeping on my belly in the hospital! LOL....it's the only way I can sleep. The pain, for me, was along the lines of labor pain. I was able to breathe through it. Plus getting up and walking a LOT after surgery helped me pass the fluids and air in my belly....which reduces pain. My roommate in the hospital refused to get out of bed....said her pain was horrible.

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I've had weight problems and food issues all my life. I'm a chef....used to own a Bakery....my bf says I obsess about food. Therapy is one of the things I have requested through this round. I didn't have any the last time. They didn't even have a support group for wls patients in my area. I love that I found this site....finding lots of great info...and great people. I had no issues with my sleeve surgery. My Dr laughed at me because I refused pain meds stronger than Tylenol and I insisted on sleeping on my belly in the hospital! LOL....it's the only way I can sleep. The pain, for me, was along the lines of labor pain. I was able to breathe through it. Plus getting up and walking a LOT after surgery helped me pass the fluids and air in my belly....which reduces pain. My roommate in the hospital refused to get out of bed....said her pain was horrible.

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I love to cook! I'm certainly not a chef but I think of how I will miss cooking large meals for myself and others. Trying to stay positive and think of my new way of life and cooking. I obsess about food too. The eating disorder brain can definitely drive me crazy! My PCP started me on vyvanse a few months ago. Not sure if you know about it but it has been a great tool. It's not a weight loss drug it is actually ADHD med and now it's approved for binge eating disorder and primary role is to decrease obsessive thoughts of food as well suppress cravings/appetite. It has helped me a great deal and I notice myself being more motivated than I typically would be as I struggle with depression symptoms. I am actually a therapist so I am a strong supporter of the benefits therapy can have. I don't specialize in Eating Disorders lol.

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I'm getting the sleeve surgery done this month in Texas but i will be moving up there in late August!

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I'm near the 'Burgh and had my surgery on June 13th. I'm happy to say that while I had some fears about the surgery, the recovery process has gone a lot smoother than I expected. I go for my one month follow-up appointment next week and I'm looking forward to seeing what the scale says. I know that I'm fitting into my clothes better and that's motivating!

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I'm getting the sleeve surgery done this month in Texas but i will be moving up there in late August!

Awesome!

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I'm near the 'Burgh and had my surgery on June 13th. I'm happy to say that while I had some fears about the surgery, the recovery process has gone a lot smoother than I expected. I go for my one month follow-up appointment next week and I'm looking forward to seeing what the scale says. I know that I'm fitting into my clothes better and that's motivating!

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That's great! Have you found any support groups that you like in your area?

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I'm near the 'Burgh and had my surgery on June 13th. I'm happy to say that while I had some fears about the surgery, the recovery process has gone a lot smoother than I expected. I go for my one month follow-up appointment next week and I'm looking forward to seeing what the scale says. I know that I'm fitting into my clothes better and that's motivating!

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That's great! Have you found any support groups that you like in your area?

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My hospital offers a monthly support group that I will try later this month. Each month focuses on a different topic led by the NUT, exercise physiologist, or another member of the Bariatric team. I'm not sure how well-attended the meetings are. There is also a fairly local OA group, but I think it meets when I work.

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