Re: How are the newbies?

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I guess I am a "newbie". My surgery was Feb 18th with Dr. A. I am doing great!! I have lost 30 lbs already (12 of which was pre-op diet). I have gone down a size in pants already too. Tomorrow I move to Phase 3- which is pureed foods and I am very excited! I do not have any nausea or gas issues really.

I will say that the biggest thing for me so far is the mental and emotional issues. I do not see any of the changes really when I look in the mirror but I do feel changes mentally. I have been more testy and moody. I am sticking up for myself more, which is surprising others some. I am tired of dealing with stuff because I felt I had to- now I realize that I deserve more. All of that does cause me some issues because I don't mean to be cranky but it happens. So I guess I had found more of the mental issues that comes with surgery on my research because I have been surprised the last couple weeks. Some in good and bad ways.

I am interested in hearing how everyone else is doing...share away!!! "Enjoy your body: use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it or what other people think of it; it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own."

From: CherylH <boernecheryl@...> Sent: Tue, March 8, 2011 8:39:11 AMSubject: How are the "newbies"?

I'd love to hear from the folks who have had their surgeries in 2011 - how are you doing? How are you feeling? What are your concerns? What are your triumphs?I "watched" so many of you being so excited to start your WL journey. I'd love to hear how you are doing.Remember - we are always here for you!Cheryl*

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Congratulations! You are doing terrific. You will SO love " stage 3 " ! That

first taste of something more substantial will be like heaven, even if you CAN

only get down 3 tiny bites! LOL!

Emotions: I think it is interesting that you brought this up and it is " under "

discussed. I think there are a number of factors at work (JMHO). One –

hormones are stored in fat in our bodies. As we lose weight, these hormones are

released back into our system and can cause us issues. I personally had less of

an issue with this only because I am on very strong anti-depressants and that

tends to even out my moods. But even " through " those drugs, I experienced some

very " low " days at the beginning of my journey that I attribute to the hormonal

release.

Second – I spent the last 10 years hiding from the rest of the world because I

was so unhappy with my weight. Once it started coming off, I felt so much

better physically and I started to (gasp!) LIKE myself again! This newly found

feeling of self-worth led me to take better care of myself in other ways, such

as standing up for myself, being more out-going, etc.

If you truly think you are " being bitchy " maybe it's the release of the hormones

talking and not you. But don't confuse " bitchy " with " assertive " or just plain

taking care of yourself.

You have done an amazing thing for yourself by taking control of your health;

you deserve to be number one in your life.

We are all proud of you and here to support you on your journey.

Many ((((hugs)))) to you!

Cheryl*