First of all thanks so much for joining, I'd really love to create a fun group, but that can also deal with more difficult issues of mental illness or even just body consciousness. I am finally out of surgery and the hospital (amen!) 

You can read more about it on the forums page, here,  that became the number one trending topic, or of course on my personal page, here. I like to duplicate my posts on my blog and the forums because I know not many people see my blog posts and I have far more chance of exposure on the forums. I am so thankful for the kind words I have received and I am steadily healing up.

Tonight! (or tomorrow?)!!: On my blog, and on the forums, I will posting another update on my recovery: the difficulties, the pleasures, and pictures of my incision without steri-strips (as my nurse at United Regional put them on wrong!! SO they fell of early!)

I just wanted to check in with everyone to see how they were doing and give an update on how I am doing. Much more to come! 

Please spread the word about this support group and don't be afraid to contact!

xo,

Cassandra

Can't believe I only have two days left! Finished my bowel prep and am heading for Wichita Falls in about 2 hours! My medical bracelet shown I ordered from My Identity Doctor on Etsy. It has a small tag which I had specially made! The back has Gastric Bypass Patient, NO Blind NG, NO NSAIDS, NO Sugars and an I.C.E. Contact. I also got a Lauren's Hope bracelet to fashion it up a bit!

Just thought it would be nice if you knew of other options than a just plain old boring bracelet.
xo,
Cassandra

Today is my bowel prep and since I am traveling tonight to Wichita Falls, I took it this morning at 9am. Oh how horrid! I almost threw up, but luckily I had water to chug afterwards. It was truly disgusting. My only recommendation is to hold your nose and chug as much as you can then walk off the nasty taste. 

Tomorrow is all my appointments and then on Thursday is my surgery!

The days are closing in and my heart is racing in excitement and nervousness!!!

xo,

Cass

I wanted to introduce myself because I am hoping this will be a successful group! I am Cassandra. I'm 20 years old and I suffer from MDD, PTSD, and GAD. All are associated somewhat with my weight as my PTSD and most of my MDD and GAD are due to severe bullying as a child for being "fat". I have deep routed confidence issues and social anxiety because of my fears about what others might think about my body. My ultimate goal over any weight is just to feel confident and happy in my own skin. I wanted to create this group because Depression is a common disease and yet there is not enough support groups out there. 

People should never down play depression. Yes, I've had those friends who think you are just "Seeking" attention or something. I don't even know what to say to those people. I can't believe the insensitivity that can be associated with telling one you have depression. I choose not to tell my friends, although my closest ones know.

 

Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-8433 LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255 Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Sexuality Support: 1-800-246-7743 Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-847-831-3438 Rape and Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673 Grief Support: 1-650-321-5272 Runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000 Exhale: After Abortion Hotline/Pro-Voice: 1-866-4394253  

Please call these numbers in any time you feel you need. 

I wish you all the best of luck and will be back often!

xo,

Cassandra