Needs helpful tips with dealing with stress after wls.

I really need some tips to deal with stress. I am under an extreme amount of stress and i do not know how to get it out. I have had a few cigarettes which is a huge NO NO. Im so disappointed in myself but i am correcting that. I am trying to get myself motivated to start working out again. If anyone has any tips for me..... please send em my way.... i need all the help i can get... Thanks Christine

Go dancing with friends (she says with all sincerity!) We'll make you laugh, you'll shake your tail feathers and burn some calories all at the same time! River Moon - 9:15pm tonight - 121 South Main St (Route 9) Forked River Who luvs ya baby? Nannette

are you guys still all going ... considering the weather???

I went to a therapist after I had surgery, actually before I had any issues to help the transition. Nothing worse than looking for a therapist when you are down and out. Spend time with friends. I go out and try clothes on...not buy, just try on. Work relieves my stress when home stresses me out. lol.

Hi Christine: With all that you have been through it is no wonder you are so stressed. Don't be hard on your self. Remember tomorrow is another day for a new start. Spend time with your friends. Someone suggested dancing which is an excellent way to burn off stress as well as calories. I am 9 months post op and have lost 150 lbs. and just this week I was so upset with myself and not coping. I have signed up for intensive group therapy that is especially designed for post-ops 9 months or more. Your body and mind has gone through alot during this period of time. Try to be good to yourself and try not to be so hard on yourself. Feel better. Jeanne

I agree with Angela - I started seeing a therapist a year before I decided to have wls - it was a tremendous help. I don't want to lecture you, but please do not smoke!! I started smoking again in January - My job was crazy, and stress got out of hand for me. On Feb. 7th, I was hospitalized with a perforated ulcer, and had to have emergency surgery. My surgeon freaked out on me when I told him that I had been smoking! He said that when he sees these ulcers, it is usually in smokers. Needless to say, I haven't smoked since. Please be careful!!