I was doing great in the beginning but due to thyroid issues and depression, I have started gaining. I'm trying not to panic but I'm scared to death. Any suggestions?

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Have you spoken to your surgeon?

I'm too ashamed

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Do you think you are the first person to put weigh back on after WLS? Do you think he/she has never experienced exactly what you are going through with another patient?

The difference? The ones who ultimately succeed suck it up, get help, and get back on track. Those who don't, lurk in the shadow of self doubt and self pity and just pack on more and more weight.

By coming here, you sound like the former not the latter. What would you tell ME to do if I were in your shoes?

Seek help. Talk to your doctor and keep up with your support group.

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Seek help. Talk to your doctor and keep up with your support group.

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Now go stick your face in the mirror and repeat.

I am ashamed to look at myself. I'm ashamed of judgment.

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@@bgood597, there's nothing to add to what @@LipstickLady wrote, but I will anyway.

Folks in the surgery practices have heard it all before. If you want to reverse direction so that you resume losing weight -- that is, if you want to succeed -- they want to back you up. They know about your thyroid, right? They'll include it in blood work. Let them know about depression, too. If you're in treatment for depression with or without meds, take it up with whomever you see.

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P.S. You added this as I was typing, so now there is something to add:

"I am ashamed to look at myself. I'm ashamed of judgment."

That definitely sounds like depression speaking. No one is judging or will judge you. You don't have to feel this way. You have done nothing to feel ashamed of. You're experiencing medical and emotional effects that the universe tossed into your lap. Good help is available. You can do this.

Edited November 1, 20169 yr by WLSResources/ClothingExch

Thank you for your support. I really needed it. I will call my doctor first thing in the morning.

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