Question:
I live in Salem VA. and my husband is going to Kuwait for 18 months

Is there anyone that can help, who may be in same situation or was. He is my main support for WLS. With him leaving well gone aleady, 11-09-04 and there are so many other things going on, i am at a breaking point and sometimes, i dont know what to do. My blood suger gets VERY low to the point i get dizzy 5-10 times a day and pass out and eating is the furthest thing from my mind. I know i have to but most days, i physically cant eat. I get sick if i do. i just want to sleep and do nothing. I know it isnt healthly and i have seen my PCP. But doctors and medicine isnt want i need. I also have a 7 year daughter who is the biggest daddy's girl. If anyone has any advice please let me know Thanks    — candrews (posted on November 11, 2004)

November 11, 2004
HI THERE, I AM A MARINE WIFE AND THE DAUGHTER OF A NAVY DAD THAT DID THREE TOURS IN VIETNAM. I HAD WLS 02/04/2004 AND I KNOW THAT THE MILITARY HOSPITAL FALLS SHORT ON SUPPORT GROUPS. I DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU. BUT, I CAN OFFER YOU A LINK TO MY WLS WEBSITE, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChristianWLSJourney/ WE ARE HERE TO OFFER SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRAYER. GOD BLESS YOU, LORIANN
   — Loriann J.

November 11, 2004
You sound like you may be very depressed.(And who wouldn't be, in your shoes). Even though you don't want to take medication, you may very well need it right now, and not forever. If nothing else, you need to be able to take care of your daughter, who needs you so much right now. I am betting she is very scared for her Daddy right now, and you really need to be there for her. Do make sure there is no mechanical reason that you can't eat. I wish I could be there to help you out, but I will have to send cyber ((((hugs)))) instead! Take care!
   — koogy

November 13, 2004
Would it be possible for you to move closer to family? A support system was very important for me. Support groups are really something I enjoy so family/friends helped me a lot. If you don't want to take medication to help with depression you might try upping your exercise.. You might think about joining the YMCA and take your daughter with you. Good luck!
   — SJP