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Topic: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
05/02 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
When I was drinking, I was certain that my intelligence, backed by will power, could properly control my inner life and guarantee me success in the world around me. This brave and grandiose philosophy, by which I played God, sounded good in the saying, but it still had to meet the acid test: How well did it actually work? One good look in the mirror was answer enough. HAVE I BEGUN TO ASK GOD EACH DAY FOR STRENGTH?
TODAY I PRAY
May I stop counting on my old standbys, my "superior intelligence" and my "will-power," to control my life. I used to think, with those two fabulous attributes, that I was all-powerful. May I not forget, as my self-image is restored, that only through surrender to a Higher Power will I be given the power that can make me whole.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Check for "head-tripping."
When I was drinking, I was certain that my intelligence, backed by will power, could properly control my inner life and guarantee me success in the world around me. This brave and grandiose philosophy, by which I played God, sounded good in the saying, but it still had to meet the acid test: How well did it actually work? One good look in the mirror was answer enough. HAVE I BEGUN TO ASK GOD EACH DAY FOR STRENGTH?
TODAY I PRAY
May I stop counting on my old standbys, my "superior intelligence" and my "will-power," to control my life. I used to think, with those two fabulous attributes, that I was all-powerful. May I not forget, as my self-image is restored, that only through surrender to a Higher Power will I be given the power that can make me whole.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Check for "head-tripping."
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: RE: Someone please help...bipolar=no wls approval????
Thank you...I didnt want yet another reason for anxiety...lol. Great advice, thanks for taking the time to reply to me! 
Topic: RE: Meds Not Working?
she has had RNY and I think of her as a vitamin guru - she has had big problems post-op because of crappy vitamin advice from her doctor and so has done a lot of research to take care of herself.
yes, hopefully your phych does understand it but...if I were you I'd research myself.
it's not like you can be too well informed and it's so important.
I did pm Andrea and she said she's no expert on this issue but I'll bet somebody is. just have to find them.
but if you have a vitamin/mineral issue, she's the one.
once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
size 8, life is great
Topic: RE: Someone please help...bipolar=no wls approval????
I know of no hard and fast rule about psychiatric diagnoses preventing surgery. I believe a lot of it depends on how compliant you are with your treatment regimen, meds and therapy. How stable you have been in recent years. Ask your psychiatrist to write your psych evaluation for the surgeon. Mine did.
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Someone please help...bipolar=no wls approval????
I've seen this in some posts on this site...is it true? I have very severe bipolar disorder and anxiety...ill be devastated if this keeps me from having surgery.
Topic: RE: Celexa Withdrawl and update on me
My OB actually prescribed this for me while i was pregnant.
Topic: RE: emotional eating...new to board
Hi David, I am 5.6 years out from surgery. I had a psychologist tell me a couple days ago that should have NEVER had my gastric bypass surgery. Unfortunately, what you do not know is. Once an addiction, always an addiction. I think I was the only person in Overeaters Anonymous at 126 lbs. I have also been to hypnosis and many food counselors since my surgery. The binge issues still exist. Yes, you will find ways to 'eat around' your surgery. Please make sure this is what you want to do, and know that it will take a lifetime of working the steps to exist.
Topic: RE: depression 9 months post-op
Oh, I so relate with the depression! Depression itself is nothing new, as I have been treated and medicated for the past few years (bulimia, depression, etc.), but it's worse now than before the surgery. At first I thought it was because it was so soon after surgery, but I'm far enough out and I've lost enough weight that I should be feeling good about myself. I picked up an old journal the other day and read the words. . .'If I lose weight I'll be expected to be happy because the only thing I'm unhappy about is my weight, right?' I, too, struggle with day-to-day activities. I can make sure my son gets a shower every day but that doesn't mean I get one. I'm really proud of you for taking the steps needed to get back on track. My psychiatrist just made a med change for me so I'm hoping to see some improvement soon.
Hugs!
Angie
Hugs!
Angie
Topic: RE: Meds Not Working?
Jackie -
Who is Andrea U?
My physchiatrist works with Eating Disorder patients at Kaiser. I would like to think she understands dosing for RNY patients, but I guess you never know.
Topic: RE: Absorption of Psych meds??
Hi-
I just posted about this a couple of days ago, wondering if anyone had experienced their meds not working after surgery. My official diagnosis is Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depression and Bulimia. I have been taking Topamax and Geodon. They both came in capsule form so for the six weeks after surgery I opened the capsules and swallowed them with a sip of water. Now I'm experiencing an increase in my depression so I asked my doctor about the absorption. She just added liquid Prozac to the mix. Best of luck to you!
I just posted about this a couple of days ago, wondering if anyone had experienced their meds not working after surgery. My official diagnosis is Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depression and Bulimia. I have been taking Topamax and Geodon. They both came in capsule form so for the six weeks after surgery I opened the capsules and swallowed them with a sip of water. Now I'm experiencing an increase in my depression so I asked my doctor about the absorption. She just added liquid Prozac to the mix. Best of luck to you!
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