superchic1k’s Profile

Close Gastric Bypass Surgery

For years I have gone back and forth on whether or not having surgery was what I wanted to do. I wanted to have it because I thought it would be a quick fix and it would make me loveable. I didn't want to have it because I didn't want to give up food and I didn't want to have to lose weight to become loveable. Now that I'm older and have dealt with other issues through therapy, I believe I am ready to say that surgery is the best tool for me. I'm 27 years old but feel that I have such a limited quality of life. Things that I really want to do to keep me active I can't do because I'm in so much pain every day because of my back. I've tried to diet and go that route, but I can't get rid of the hunger. I need something that will help me control the hunger and will force me to make the changes that I need and want so desperately to make. I'm in the process of working with my surgery center to help me get insurance approval. I'm hoping that a miracle can happen and I can be approved quickly, but I'm ready to fight for it. I have wonderful support all around me that will help me no matter what happens. I'm open to any advice that someone who's been in my position can offer. We're all in this together, right?

Treatments

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

I had been fighting this but I know that I need to be able to talk about things and work through issues. This is helping me now and will help me make the changes necessary to be successful after surger.

Writing Somewhat Helpful

Writing helps me process things and its a helpful form of getting feelings out. Im good at written communication but it isnt a good therapy on its own like I was trying to use it.

Positive Thinking Not Working

Positive thinking goes a long way but it doesnt fix things on its own.

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

Who knows where Id be without support but sometimes friend and family support allows us to be stagnant. Im lucky in that this is changing and friends are starting to encourage the changes I need.

Zoloft Somewhat Helpful

This worked for a while but my body got used to it and a change was needed.

Paxil Working / Worked

This helps keep me more level so that I can function and Im grateful for that. I had been worried that my body was getting used to this as with Zoloft but changing meds proved to be a very bad idea. Im sticking with this and therapy to help me get where I want to be.

Prayer Working / Worked

Praying forces me to remember that I have to rely on God for strength. I know my prayers are heard and will be answered.

Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I've been dealing with depression for many years now. It sucks. That's all I have to say about that right now.