Feeling Depress

[gina O]

Hi everyone
I had my surgery 8/19/04. I have lost 124lbs, Now into a size 18, Instead of a size 28 pushing a 30. I feel good. But not enough. I have been at a stand still for a month I know that happens. I have been exeriseing and eating more protien. But nothing is going on. I thank god that I had the second chance. I feel bad that I can't go to the surpport group meeting more But i work on tues, I can't always take off once a month. Boss knows about but doesn't like it and it is funny she happen the same surgery four years ago. I felt for a while i was doing good stay in touch with two people from the support group ( you know who you are) I haven't spoken to them in awhile. I feel that I have let them down, or lost there surpport. I do get surpport with my family and future husband. But it is not the same. Only people that have been there this understand better. I am looking to change my career soon. I think that is going to be great for me. So just feeling alittle depress. thank for listening. To those 2 people I think I let down give me a call. or just email me. It would be great to here from you.

[Beechie44]

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Hi Gina

First of all CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss!!! You are doing great!!!!!

I totally understand about 'feeling you let people down' and feeling bad about that. However I assure you that you are worrying needlessly! We are a group that is available for support at any and ALL times! It doesn't matter how far in between it's been. Come to as many support group meetings as you can, or come to this board for support. If nobody else responds immediatly, Regina is always lurking around somewhere!!!!

Sometimes we all can get busy w/ the daily job of 'Living our lives'.

I wouldn't worry too much about the scale, just keep doing what you know is right for you and you will start to lose again I'm sure. Maybe your body needs to catch up after losing 124lbs. We all plateau at different times. Do you measure? Sometimes you can be losing inches even if the numbers on the scale don't drop. I am 2 yrs out and I avoid the scale as much as possible. In the begining I found I'd step on it 4-5 times a day (talk about driving yourself insane!), Now I weigh myself about once a month, and I have had about 5-8 lbs I bounce around with, then I watch my eating and TRY to stick with my exercise program. That is the issue I fight with daily!!!

Hope to see you at a meeting soon, or email me if you want!

Best of luck!!!

Judy

[KIM]

Hi Gina;

I haven't yet had my surgery, but I'm scheduled for May 19. I just can't wait. From your picture, I say you look incredible!!! I think as long as you are feeling good, don't worry. I can't wait until I reach the point you are at!! I, also, have a problem attending support group meetings. My husband works late and I have 2 little girls. I know I haven't had my bypass yet, but if there is anything I can do for you to help you feel better, let me know.

Kim

[Regina]

Gina I am so sorry that you think that you lost our support that is so not true. We would never stop supporting each other. I know I will always be here for anyone who wants me there.

As far as the other person she did not desert you either. She is away on vacation. I am here and you know that you can call me anytime you want.

You_Rock_E Congratulations on your weight loss. You are doing so good my friend. We all hit plateau's during our weight loss so don't worry about that. I am proud of you and you should be extremely proud of yourself.

Remember what Judy said Regina is always lurking around the site here. LOL I'm wondering if that's a good thing? com.hap26

[Angelina]

Oh WOW Gina........ You are such an amazing woman, please do not be so down on yourself!! You look AMAZING, from the sound of it you feel AMAZING... Just hang in there. I too have been going through the same thing as you, and i keep telling myself one thing..... maybe this will help you.
You can eat more now, but you are in no way eating as much as you would have been had you not had the surgery. You are more health concious now, and you did this surgery to better your life, and I am sure it is better.
You are so young and beautiful, but you are not perfect... none of us are, we are human! and you are probably closer to perfect that you ever have been in yor whole life. I know I am!!
You will be just fine, and really focus on all the good you have done for yourself these past 7 months, and it will really hlep you get through.
You can ALWAYS call me or email me. I would be more than happy to listen.And if you can't make the meetings, maybe we can have our own meeting once in a while when you are more available. Just let me know.We always have to stick together
Msdelovely@aol.com
Email me anytime, and we cah exchange numbers, and maybe get together.
I am on vacation now in FLorida,and won't be back til March 23, but I will be checking my emails so get in touch OK?
Cheer up and be well!!!

[gina O]

I just wanted to say to everyone thankyou for your support, I feel better now .I think I was just having one of those days. I do worry to much. That is something I have to work on. When I was big, I would worry what people thought I me. Sometimes I find myself still doing that. Even though my body has change my thought proess is still the same sometimes. I also talk to Regina she cheer me up thankyou Regina. I am going to an engagement party in April there will be family there that I have seem in 2 years. Can't wait to show off the new me. Can't wait to go shopping x2 Q_DANC117. R_CHAM118. Smiley_tha gina

[Regina]

Awwwww Gina you don't have to thank me. We are all here for one another just never forget that.

You better go 15_8_8. Make sure you have something really sexy and something that shows off your NEW BODY! I'll go with you if you want. Just let me know. xpwink Any excuse to go 15_8_8. com.hap26

[elaine]

Oh My God, does Regina love to 15_8_8. or what??????

Gina,

I just got back from my vacation late last nite and I am sitting here in awe...first let me say that you are doing fabulous sx !!!!!!!!!!!!! Then let me tell you, I never left. I am always here for anything you need or want. I had been working killer hours before I went away, and then I was gone for 2 weeks in the sunny Florida Keys, in which I paraded around in not One, but Two different bathingsuits........Oh yeah, thats what I'm talking about.
However, the scale was not my friend when I got on in this morning, and I am bit perplexed, but thats about me, not you. Call me love025.gi . I have been working from 9 to 630 mon-fri and until 330 on sat. call me any nite of the week.

Be proud of yourself, I certainly am proud of you TA_CLAP33. and your accomplishments e_1_35.gif . It takes a very brave person to do what you have done. Stand proud sweety, you deserve this.............

~hugs........~elaine

[Regina]

Oh My God, does Regina love to 15_8_8. or what??????

~hugs........~elaine

xxx
You bet ya I do. R_CHAM118. Tell me who doesn't now that they have lost the weight com.hap26
Shopping 15_8_8. has become a new hobby. B_WINK2.gi