brendaWil’s Profile

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

I just had a gastric bypass four weeks ago and am feeling great! Lost about 33+ lbs already. Was a long haul though, it took years to get it. We just happened to end up with the right insurance last year thanks to my hubby going to Kuwait. (military ins.) Took the last year to prep and get ins. approval. Would love to talk to others that have dealt with wieght loss strugles and have had or are going to have the surgery. Have a great day in the Lord! Brenda

Treatments

Gastric Bypass Surgery Working / Worked

Wonderful!

Open Retinitis Pigmentosa

My 17 year old son has RP. Was diagnosed at age 5 and he was legally blind then. He is now totally blind. He has anger issues, understandibly. See my profile for other personal info. Enjoy the day!

Treatments

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

There is no known cure for RP.

Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

I'm not just an adult child of an alcoholic but a recovering addict as well..so strange to be able to see both sides of the coin! Wanted to join this community as I think it may be just as important as the addicts community for me. Love to help others when I can and absorb as much knowledge as possible to continue my growth in my journey. Can't wait for some corrispondence..love, peace and joy to you all! Brenda

Treatments

Abuse Counseling Working / Worked

ongoing

Patience Working / Worked

not answering with the first thing that wants to JUMP out of my mouth anymore! Ha!

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

For years and then my Phsyctrst got me on the start of Vicodin! Not as trustworthy of their education on addiction anymore. AA/NA work best for me

Talking Working / Worked

Always continue to learn and pass on what I've learned. What a blessing

Writing Working / Worked

I love to journal..but haven't done as much as I should. This site has been the best for keeping my journaling up

DailyStrength Working / Worked

What a miracle. Especially for thode of us in cronic pain that can't get out as much when the snow starts to fly. I really need to become a perminant snowbird! Ha!

Open Fibromyalgia

I contracted, this very painful, Fibro after we lost our foster daughter to another adoptive family. I was devistaed. I had a nervous breakdown and was hospitolised for 5 days and then perscribed large amounts of narcotics resulting in my addiction. That lasted 4 1/2 years! Everyone around me was miserable. I started treatment 17 months ago. The first year I had a few slips but not since 5 months ago..by the grace of God, a wonderful husband and family that stood by me. Brenda

Treatments

Cyclobenzaprine Somewhat Helpful

makes me so tired

Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful

More for my depresion

Neurontin Working / Worked

helpful but gained allot of weight..not taking since my gastric bypass

Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked

Not everyday does this work but it helps more then anything else. I truly encourage it. I learned breathing techniques, visualization, bio feedback and physical therapy.

Open Gastric Bypass Surgery

My gastric bypass was 5 weeks ago. I sailed through the surgery and recovery. The doc was very impressed. I thank God it all turned out well. Can't wait til next week to add my fruit and vegies. Really craving a salad with fresh srawberries. I'll just try the strawberries alone next week. No lettuce just yet. Hopr you enjoy your day! Brenda

Open Military Families

My husband just made Chief in the U.S. Navy Reserves. I'm very very proud of him. Last July he went to Kuwait until last April. The first time I have ever been away from him. Was sooo awful. The induction process for making Chief was very long and hard on him and the family. It took all summer! I think he deserved it though and when the day came for me to pin his anchors on, it was the proudest day of my life!! I look forward to meeting this part of my military family in this community.

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

I was mntly and physcly abused as a child by my alcoholic Dad and by my first husbnd. My folks are married and ages 75. My Mom never left my Dad..I left my 1st hsbnd. No help years ago for Mom. It was just swept under the rug. My Dad was abused terribly by his Dad. He did do better with us kids. I think it gets better with each of our generations. I have a good relationship with my folks because I've forgiven. I saw my Father mellow with age and do better with each child. Good Grampa now too.

Treatments

Divorce Working / Worked

I left my ex in '95 and it was the best thing I ever did for me and my kids. I now have the best hubby and my kids have a wonderful 'Dad' in him too!

Forgiveness Working / Worked

You truly can not heal without forgiving first!

Group Therapy Working / Worked

Alanon and Alateen - best thing ever!

Leave Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Open Healthy Relationships

My marriage for the most part is a very good one. However, lately I feel he could live without having the time together I want so badly. He truly loves me to death and I him but things are just not the way I want them to be. I need more time together. He has been told over and over and he works so many hours. What the Hell? There is no question that we are totally faithful to eachother. I have no doubts about that. We went to counseling with the Pastor. Time will tell.

Treatments

Couples Counseling Too Soon to Tell

Patience Not Working

Talking Somewhat Helpful