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Knittychic

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Knittychic    24

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I am really depressed. I'm writing you guys because I don't know anyone where I lived. I was a homebody when we moved here. I couldn't work. Filled for disability. I've lost almost 20 lbs some august 14th when I got sleeved and 10 before. So I'm 267. And I don't see any difference or feel any different. I also had chronic back pain. Daily non stop before surgery. It's a little better but not much. Maybe I just thought I'd notice a difference more. I'm not even proud of losing 30 lbs. I'm not as active because of my pain but I'm still doing physical therapy and lifting small weight for upper body. It feels good to just get this out. I'm sure it will get better.




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trying4me    56

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I am really depressed. I'm writing you guys because I don't know anyone where I lived. I was a homebody when we moved here. I couldn't work. Filled for disability. I've lost almost 20 lbs some august 14th when I got sleeved and 10 before. So I'm 267. And I don't see any difference or feel any different. I also had chronic back pain. Daily non stop before surgery. It's a little better but not much. Maybe I just thought I'd notice a difference more. I'm not even proud of losing 30 lbs. I'm not as active because of my pain but I'm still doing physical therapy and lifting small weight for upper body. It feels good to just get this out. I'm sure it will get better.





We are always the last to see it in ourselves no matter what diet or tool used. Be proud of the 30 and every other pound lost. Each pound is better for your health and chronic pain.

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It will get better. Recently I have lost my last best friend so I now have no close friends. And it is hard at my age to make new ones. So I understand how you feel. I try to do things that get me out of the house even if I have to do it alone. I wish you well.

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It is so frustrating not to feel progress, especially with something like pain and mobility. But you are well on your way with weight loss, physical therapy, and lifting, and I am hoping your pain eases. Is there an in-person support group near you where you might be able to connect with some new people in similar situations?

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Knittychic    24

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Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I am feeling better. I have been able to walk and I deal with the pain however I can. I decided I'm not going to let it run my life anymore. I'm now in therapy and I've attended a few Meetup groups and a library function. I am planning on attending an oa meeting too. Thank you all so much for your support.


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Maybe there is a knitting group or you can start one at a church or local hangout, my sister's group has moved theirs around from the library, to Hobby Lobby, to Panera, to wherever - they meet once a week. I don't knit, I crochet and smock.

Emotions can be overwhelming, hang in there. Good luck.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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