Back from a bit of a break

Gwen M.
on 8/29/17 7:18 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Thank you! It does make a HUGE difference.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

ShirlAus
on 8/28/17 2:40 pm

VSG on 06/26/17

Good to see you back Gwen and glad you are getting some sleep x

Be kind to yourself and I think a hair appointment and some time with friends will lift you back up a bit

Hugs

Gwen M.
on 8/29/17 7:18 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Thank you.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

cappy11448
on 8/28/17 4:46 pm, edited 8/28/17 9:46 am

Hi Gwen, It's good to hear from you. I also suffer from insomnia, and its awful. Its only started in the past year or two, and I've tried a lot of cures to no avail. the one thing that works is Xanax which is an anxiety treatment, and seems to stop my mind from "grinding" in the night. But its addictive so I try not to use it, and it also seems to cause weight-gain which is a real negative for me lately. Feel better, and know that we all miss your kind presence here on the forum Carol

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!

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Gwen M.
on 8/29/17 7:19 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Thank you. I'm glad you've found something that helps you out!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Agran
on 8/28/17 6:40 pm

Glad the clouds are beginning to lift. Take care of yourself.

Gwen M.
on 8/29/17 7:19 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Thank you.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Fredbear
on 8/28/17 10:20 pm, edited 8/28/17 3:21 pm

VSG on 11/29/16

Insomnia sucks. I had one bout in my mid-20s where it was touch-and-go for 9 months. After that, I've been exceptionally vigilant on sleep hygiene and being aware of my triggers (mostly stress).

Oh, and ambien, muscle relaxers, and (in a desperate pinch) oxy-/hydrocodone work well...

"Friends are like flowers; no matter how well you pick them, they all eventually die."

Gwen M.
on 8/29/17 7:20 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Yes, it does indeed suck. I'm glad you've found things that work for you!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Kristi T.
on 8/29/17 9:15 am - MT

VSG on 02/09/16

I was going to send you a message this morning, logged in and found that you are okay! I am glad you are taking good care of yourself. Going to the Faire with friends should help. We all care Gwen

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