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L. Brown 22 years, 9 months ago

Cindy, You are one smart woman. One of the very first things that my surgeon tells new pre-ops at his informational meeting is that this surgery will not solve any of your problems, except it can help with one. Overeating is the only thing that can be helped. All your other problems, be they emotional, financial, or whatever, are still gonna be there, fat or thin. You need to get help for your emotional issues, apart from WLS, because you recognize that at any weight, you were not happy. I've suffered with depression my whole life, and now that I've solved the weight problem, I still have the depressive nature, and believe it or not, not being able to stuff bad feelings down with food, has forced me to reevaluate how to deal with bad feelings. Medication and counselling helps tremendously. I am so happy to be normal-sized and healthier, but all my emotional demons are still there, and new ways to deal with them are being developed. It's good you're asking these questions of yourself, and would be even better to go to talk to someone, if you can. Good luck to you.

Alicha H. 22 years, 9 months ago

Cindy, That is really a good question. I sit back and think about that all the time. Depression is what drove me to eat but as I got bigger, it was more and more difficult to lose. Almost every year for the past five years, I went up a dress size. Before I knew it, I was sitting comfortably in a size 24. I hope that after the surgery, I can put all the sad feelings in the past and move forward.

Dr.Marcy 22 years, 9 months ago

Cindy, It seems as if you are on the right path! Acceptance is the first step toward healing. If you want to change you will. You're on the right path!! All my love and support!

CHRISTINE O. 22 years, 9 months ago

hi cindi may god bless you on the choice you have made to take control of your life. i am so happy for you,stay on top of everything.i have been on this site for over three months and i need to know how you find an angel? i will keep in touch with you if you like, there are no support groups around me, so the only support i have is amos, and i dont know what i would do without all of you. my prayers are with you, my date is 8-4-03and i am getting a little nutzzz!!!!!!!! im sure you know the feeling. take care. lol christine oulds

MD 22 years, 9 months ago

WHOO HOO!!! Way to go Cindy!!! Congratulations on your approval and best wishes for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery! Your gonna be a big loser soon!!! :-)

Jeanette M. 22 years, 9 months ago

Cindy, I would encourage you to check with your insurance at least 1X per week. Try to find one person to keep calling and be a bull dog. I've received a denial and believe me, I'm not giving up, so keep up the fight and never give up! God Bless, Jeanette

Elise L. 22 years, 9 months ago

Hi Cindy - I am in Mobile, AL and my surgery is 7-23. I had to wait almost 2 months to find out about approval. I had to keep telling myself "if it's meant to happen, it will" - Hang in there! Elise L

Sharon Neva 22 years, 10 months ago

CINDY~~BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY~~ May the world hug you today with its warmth, and love.....Pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart.....And may the wind carry a voice that tells you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world wishing you well!~~

Naes Wls J. 22 years, 10 months ago

Hi there, CONGRATULATIONS, you are on your way now. Best wishes to you on your wls. may you have a speedy recovery and NO complications what so ever. Hang in there and remember everyday is a blessing. ~*~Huggybear hugs~*~

MommaAngel 22 years, 10 months ago

HI CINDY I just want you to know that I am praying that everything will go smooth as you journey to the losing side. LORD BLESS