Hi. Many of you followed my story as I went through hell with complications from surgery. 6 hospital stays, feeding tubes, ambulance etc..... I went through hell to finally be OK. I went from 308 to 171 as of this past March. I looked great and felt great. But.......

A heavy depression set in early this year. Work stress, marital issues, financial issues etc..... I got so depressed I tried to take my life twice!! I am blessed I survived twice I know this. After hospital stays to get better they put me on meds including abilify which is notorious for weight gain. I've gained 40lbs in 4 months and have been as high as 216 for a low a few months ago of 171. Depression is setting in as I went thru hell to get to that 171 now I'm obese again. Had to buy bigger clothes each month. I'm shocked with the sleeve how much I can eat now. The meds slow the metabolism and make it to where I'm not even aware how much I am eating.

Please help, how do I get the weight off now? 40lbs seems daunting when sleeve doesn't seem to be helping anymore.

I am sorry if this post disappoints many. I'm doing better mentally, no thoughts of hurting self and wasn't depressed until recently due to weight gain. I don't know how to get back what I went by thru hell to get.

From the poster boy of hell to success to falling from grace. Thank u all again for your support when I was so sick. Could use some more support now.

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lost 6 lbs since last week now that off of abilify and dieting.

Hey Tex

glad things are moving in the right direction

seeing #'s on the scale, clothing sizes and measurements going south

wonderful feeling - sure that makes you feel better about yourself

all warm and tingly!!!

you deserve health and happiness - always!!!

when i googled on Topamax it highlighted this below warning/side effect

"Do not start or stop taking Topamax during pregnancy without your doctor's advice"

being of the male persuasion, i don't think you have anything to worry about LOL

hope things have been settling down/improving at home too

things have calmed down? improving a little too?

glad you have gotten back on your horse!!!

ride em' cowboy

congrats on losing 6 lbs!!!

that # is as great as you are!!!

good luck

your friend

kathy

lost 6 lbs since last week now that off of abilify and dieting.

Hey Tex

glad things are moving in the right direction

seeing #'s on the scale, clothing sizes and measurements going south

wonderful feeling - sure that makes you feel better about yourself

all warm and tingly!!!

you deserve health and happiness - always!!!

when i googled on Topamax it highlighted this below warning/side effect

"Do not start or stop taking Topamax during pregnancy without your doctor's advice"

being of the male persuasion, i don't think you have anything to worry about LOL

hope things have been settling down/improving at home too

things have calmed down? improving a little too?

glad you have gotten back on your horse!!!

ride em' cowboy

congrats on losing 6 lbs!!!

that # is as great as you are!!!

good luck

your friend

kathy

Thank you

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I hope you are seeing a therapist....therapy can really help the root of depression and CBT cognitive behavioral therapy van work even better then meds or with meds have the best efficacy. My hope is that you won't have to stay on abilify or maybe try another one that doesn't cause weight gain because sometimes they don't cause that side effect. I was on abilify before and have been to many dark places you mentioned. I was misdiagnosed with depression for many years but recently found out I have bipolar l. Anyways, exercise helps the mood as well as weight loss so I encourage that but therapy number one and don't give up. Keep a weekly gratitude journal... sounds cheesy I know bit it helps to keep you appreciating life and open to positive possibility