Update...I'm back...
This is Rebecca...I had to deactivate my other account because I basically had a stalker (who didn't have surgery) who was getting on here and reading my posts. So no more avatar for me.
Anyways, had my 1 year post op on Wednesday that went well. He pretty much told me I would have to really step it up with exercise to lose the rest of my weight, which is fine. And he said my goal weight is realistic and healthy (even though most people highly disagree with me, it was a relief to hear it from him.)
I get extra credit in my Psych class for taking advantage of the grad students counsling program. I had my first "session" on Friday. I cried the entire time and I don't really know how to feel about how it went. She seemed really intimidated and I think me crying and what exactly I was crying about didn't really help. I go back next Friday so we'll see how it goes. I really do need to get whatever this is I have worked out though because I have severe body image issues that are controlling almost every aspect of my life.
On a happier note, I am running my first 5k on March 5th! :)
Anyways, had my 1 year post op on Wednesday that went well. He pretty much told me I would have to really step it up with exercise to lose the rest of my weight, which is fine. And he said my goal weight is realistic and healthy (even though most people highly disagree with me, it was a relief to hear it from him.)
I get extra credit in my Psych class for taking advantage of the grad students counsling program. I had my first "session" on Friday. I cried the entire time and I don't really know how to feel about how it went. She seemed really intimidated and I think me crying and what exactly I was crying about didn't really help. I go back next Friday so we'll see how it goes. I really do need to get whatever this is I have worked out though because I have severe body image issues that are controlling almost every aspect of my life.
On a happier note, I am running my first 5k on March 5th! :)
Rebecca, I'm so sorry about the stalker. The counseling should be helpful, but crying is a normal part of therapy and if your counselor continues to be intimidated by tears, then you may to find someone else who is more experienced and used to someone being tearful during a therapy session. Years of abuse and weight issues can contribute to severe body image issues. Therapy can help you to work through those issues, but it is a process and takes time. I wish you the best of luck!!!
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Gosh, sorry to hear about the stalker on this website. Creepy, but glad you didn't abandon us.
Glad to hear your goals are validated. Exercise is a good theapy too. I do lots of musing, and sometimes come to sound conclusions while walking/running, if I leave the headphones off.
Hey, I'm doing my first 5K on April 8! I just jogged for 3.2 miles yesterday without walking, a personal best. I feel so proud. Glad there's runners on this forum, I like the motivation.
Glad to hear your goals are validated. Exercise is a good theapy too. I do lots of musing, and sometimes come to sound conclusions while walking/running, if I leave the headphones off.
Hey, I'm doing my first 5K on April 8! I just jogged for 3.2 miles yesterday without walking, a personal best. I feel so proud. Glad there's runners on this forum, I like the motivation.
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