depressed...and other things...

Awwwww, Laurie~  There's not much I can say that the others haven't already said.  They're right on.  So I just want to  tell you that I think you're an awesome woman and you will survive the ups and downs of this life. You are doing okay.  Remember to do 'protein first' and get the water in and that will help the weight part. (((((HUG))))   **SUE**

Oh sweets - I'm so sorry you're struggling!  Forget the scale - maybe you're retaining water and with the stress in your life right now your body is fighting to hold on to everything - don't worry about the number right now - just concentrate on getting yourself mentally in a better spot and the weight will follow. Make lunch plans for yourself this week with Barb K or Paul who are both downtown this week so you can get a fill of other WLS people. For the here and now - wrap your arms around yourself and pretend I'm giving you a big hug. Take care and God bless! Tracy

Thanks to everyone for all your support.  I really can feel the love from you all.  I do feel some better this morning, but life goes on and I just have to get up and go to work and keep on living. It will get better, that I know.  A special thanks to Sharon for the great phone conversation last night - I appreciate it. Thanks for getting me to laugh - don't remember about what, but laughing felt better than crying did! I love you all - more than words can truely express!

Hey Hon!!  I am a little late also, but my love is still the same!!  Next time CALL!!!  We all love and support you!  AND DON'T YOU DARE be discouraged about the few pounds!!  Take your strength and knock those suckers back where they belong!!  YOU CAN DO IT!!!  Need motivation?  Look at your before's!  See how far you've come!  And work that tool!!!  YOU CAN DO IT!!!!  I am soooo proud of you!!! Love and Hugs!  

6 lbs is nothing look at how far you have come. Maybe you needed to gain so it would motivate you to reach you goal. Hang in there Sweetie! (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))

Sending you my love, Laurie - and hoping you'll join us at Baker at the end of the month!  Nothing like a bunch of crazy losers to make a body laugh!  And you can get a good dose of HUGS, too!!!  Gotta love hugs....

<---scrambles to notes to find something... Okay, this comes from Lana the WLS psych and coach and I'm just throwing this out there because it may or may not relate but she has seen MANY patients B&A WLS, so just keep that in mind, 'k? *If you're on depression meds, they typically need to be changed or altered every 2 - 5 years due to resistance build-up *If after surgery, you're feeling despair or similar, your meds may need to be increased or if you're not on any, you may need to start to get you over the bluesy period *If you are in menses (pre, TOM, and post) and you are on an anti-depression med, call your PCP and ask to go up 10 mg or more during menses (start 8 - 10 days before TOM arrives). Laurie, sorry I'm late responding, but my hugs and positive vibes are coming your way!!! Be gentle on yourself and you'll soon find your way back to happier days.

Thanks for those notes...not a bad idea - I had thought about calling my PCP to see if he could increase my anti-depressant meds...seems that I have been getting more and more depressed as I lose weight.  Sandie sent me a couple of contacts for a psych that works with WLS people too...I should contact them and see if they can add me to their patient load.

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles Laurie and I hope that things will get better each day.  My thoughts are with you!!