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on 2/8/10 11:37 pm
Topic: RE: I am posting anonymously because I can't have my name attached to it
I don't know you and only accidentally ended up on this board.  I hope that I can help you.  If I can figure out how to sign this anonymously I will, if not, it really doesn't matter.  I went through similar situations, but I did not cheat on my husband.  Not trying to sound morally superior here, I just didn't.  I am not being judgmental at all.  I am a well trained , seasoned psychiatric professional and I think you need to see someone to help you overcome these feelings.  You feel giddy and pretty for the first time.  I know.  People are telling you that you look great and you like it.  It feels like a real thrill and a high.  It will not last.  You are tying your self esteem to your looks as much as you did before you lost weight.  Being heavy makes you feel sad and hurt.  You feel vindicated that you really were a good and attractive person the whole time you were fat and now you have the proof.  The fact of the matter is the lowlife *******s that wouldn't look at you twice when you were heavy are now panting down your neck.  Trust me I've been there.  I have gained back some weight and am now taking it off again, but I was you.  Guys I worked with who had made snide remarks behind my back were now trying to get me in the sack.  Stop and think, honey.  Please, if your relationship is one you want to save then you need to step up.  Never forget that your husband chose you when you didn't feel worthy.  It is unfair to both of you to destroy your lives for these highs.  You need to find another outlet.  On the other hand, are you truly happy?  You need to decide if your marriage was just you settling because you could,'NT do better .  If so, you maybe you're trying unconsciously to sabotage your marriage so that you will find a way out.  If after soul searching this is the case, it is only fair to both of you to end it and find a happier life.  One way or the other, you need to find someone to talk to.  A therapist, a friend, or clergy.  Just find help.  I hope this is useful,  Good luck, I am saying a little prayer for you now.  I decided that my family was worth more than the high I got from flirting.  I will never regret that decision.  You; however, need to do what is best for you.
Rick A.
on 11/21/09 9:32 am - Far Northern, CA
Topic: RE: Happy
Happy Thanksgiving to you also.

We are having our dinner tomorrow (Sunday) because that is when all of my family can be together.

It's good to see that someone is still around here.

I wish you the best this holiday season.

Life is great, Rick
jannineh99
on 11/20/09 10:32 pm - Melrose, MA
Topic: Happy
Happy Thanksgiving Marchers....
hope you are having a great day...

Jannine
jannineh99
on 11/18/09 9:36 am - Melrose, MA
Topic: RE: Surgery Today
Hi Katie....yes they did cover from the bellybutton down and I paid for above the bellybutton...don't get me wrong though they held on to their money thru four denials...but then we went over their head...it was the best decision I have made other than my gastric bypass.....

Jannine
Katie M.
on 11/17/09 3:40 am - East Petersburg, PA
Topic: RE: Surgery Today
Hi Jannine,

I haven't posted on here in forever, but I'm curious, if you don't mind sharing...did your insurance cover your TT? I'd like to have one soon, too.

Thanks and hope you have a speedy recovery!

Katie
jannineh99
on 9/11/09 1:21 pm - Melrose, MA
Topic: TT Recovery
Recovery is doing better ended up with slight infection in drain area but that is all fixed now just waiting for release to go back to regular life....

Jannine...... Remember Keep On Dancing
layddi
on 9/9/09 9:13 am - Pico Rivera, CA
Topic: RE: Surgery Today
Geesh, I hardley check on this board, but I should to check up on fellow Marchers.  Hope everything went well, check in when you can.
I will be praying for you til then.
Beckers
on 9/8/09 9:46 am - Cottage Grove, OR
Topic: RE: anyone still post here?
Hi Marchers! :)
I haven't been checking in for quite a while now.  And now I am gaining weight back :(  I guess I came here to see if any other Marchers were struggling like me?  And get some support to get back on track...

I took a job at Starbucks a year ago and I've gained 30 lbs. since.  Carbs are my weakness, and all those frappuccinos and pastries... sampling them out, and not wanting to waste things/ throw them away...  I found that I can eat just about anything without much punishment (except sometimes an hour of non-stop burping, which doesn't seem to deter me the next time I want to eat the same thing).

I am going to try the 5 day pouch test, see if that gets me going back in the right direction.  And I need to quit Starbucks, LOL :)

Before-AfterR.jpg image by Becca62368_album
Rebecca, 5'8" tall
288 /   156  / 155
High/Current/Goal

jackie-g
on 8/31/09 11:03 pm - chester, VA
Topic: RE: anyone still post here?
Hi Maria, Thanks for the update info, I too have done ok keeping the weight off I was down to 110 after a blockage that almost killed me, and I too have a bad problem with being anemic, right now I trying to take in iron though pills but they are talking infusions, I have had 2 blood transfusions but I too have been bad with taking my vitamins, but now that my levels are so bad so I'm taking them again, I'm now drinking my water and I'm trying to take the protien shakes again. I'm at 141 right now which is the highest I have ever been since my rny, but my body seems to like this weight, I liked 125-130 but I'm not going to go crazy trying to get back there. I'll keep you updated too, it help me to know what others go though too.



Thanks Jackie  
Maria E.
on 8/31/09 4:09 pm - Boca Raton, FL
Topic: RE: anyone still post here?
Hi, I'm also checking in after a looooonnnnnngggg time away. I'm not off track, just looking to see how everyone else has faired these past years.  I was operated on 3/21/2006 and I am currently still weighing between 128 and 130. Don't pretty much go over this although I did have problems where I went down to 115 and thought I was dying. I also can eat a variety of foods, however, I cannot surpass the portion sizes meant for us after this operation, else I pay dearly. I am terrible at drinking water, and recently have fallen off track with my vitamins. I was never able to take protein drinks as they caused me to feel bloated and sick to my stomach so I just gave up drinking them. I am extremly deficient in Vitamin D and extremely anemic to the point that I have had several treatments of Iron infusions (this usually lasts for a couple of months, before I have to start the treatments all over again).  That's pretty much it in a nutshell. I will try to stay in touch as I really feel better when I come back in to see if anyone else experiences things that I do and how they resolve issues that come up.  Thanks for listening and reading,

Maria
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