In need of some help ANYONE PLEASE

Hi i had my gastric bypass march 1st 2007. succefully lost 150lbs i was 277 went as low as 122, now i am 133lbs. I need someone to help me understand and control my outrageous thoughts of re-gaining weight. I am very terrified and scared i'm spiking up after 1 and a half of losing all that weight. I need someone who has maintain and still maintain to show me and teach me and tell me what to do and how to do it. I am still in college i am 28yrs old pre-med. I ddo have lose skin which my family and boyfriend keeps on reminding me once i have plastic surgery i will be thinner than i already am. But if you are like me and know what exactlhy i am talking about then please by all means contact me, My family or BF do not understand what i am going through, Just the constant fear and constant thinkin and seeing food has got me so mentally distroyed i am fearing i'm literally going "nuts" So please if anyone can contact me about some support one-on-one or conseling that i can attend to. i will greatly apperciate it. I am from North Elizabeth, thank you hope someone does read this.

C.

I would recommend you get to the next nearest support group meeting and talk to lots of folks there.  The OCWLS group meets in Toms River this Friday, 7pm. and there are usually many long term post ops there.  They are a very helpful group.

Good Luck

Michele

Here is the info:
 

Toms River:  Meets First Friday of Each Month 7-9 p.m.

Community Medical Center – Auditorium A
Hospital Drive & Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ

 

Rest of 2008 Dates

September 5

October 10 (2^nd Friday)

November 7

December 5

 

Lakewood:  Meets Third Monday of Each Month 7-9 p.m.

Kimball Medical Center
Center for Healthy Living
198 Prospect Street, Lakewood, NJ

 

Rest of 2008 Dates

September 15

October 20

November 17

December 15

 

The Ocean County Weight Loss Surgery (OCWLS) Support Group is a peer-to-peer group which is open to individuals who have undergone various types of weight loss surgery, or to those who are anticipating or planning this kind of lifestyle change.  Supportive family members and friends are also welcome.

 

Our group members have had their surgeries performed by various WLS surgeons and hospitals, and we are not affiliated with any specific WLS surgeon or hospital.

 

Pre-Registration is Not Required.  If you require any further information, feel free to contact me.

 

Note:  OCWLS Support Group employs a self-help model and does not give medical advice.  Any information provided and/or obtained during the meetings is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.

 

Nannette
Lap RNY 6/16/03

 

HI
CONGRATS ON YOUR AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS.

OOPS IM IN CAPS, SORRY,   i would suggest that you find a support group in your area.
the fear of gaining weight is common among all of us.

the most important thing to remember is that you have made a lifelong commitment to good health by having your surgery.

however, in order to honor this pledge you have to take steps to find a daily eating program that gives you the nutrition you need and also  the fluids and vitamins.

have you tried tracking on one of the online trackers, fitday.com, sparkpeople.com, or thedailyplate.com?

also, perhaps you need to speak with a nutritionist and work on a "diet" that meets the need of gastric bypass patients.

as you mention that you are a pre med student, this would be a good time for you to practice what one day you may preach to your future patients.  having the surgery was your first step as you well know. using your tool, every day you must make good choices to maintain your weight loss.

good luck, jacki

You might also check out the "Grads" Board here on OH.  And I agree with Jacki, a support group would be really helpful, as would meeting with your Nut.  Good Luck!

We are having our next meeting this Thursday at RBMC attached the post.
Lauretta


The next bariatric support group meeting at Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy Division will be held this Thursday 10/16 from 6:30 - 8 PM.  Everyone is welcomed regardless where you had surgery.  This is a great group to attend if your thinking of WLS.  If you are parking in the deck bring in your ticket so security can validate your parking.   If you have any questions you can call me at 732-324-6025 or email me at [email protected].  Hope to see you on Thursday.

Lauretta