Puppypaws57

Could you explain where you got your facts that Sciatica has emotional roots.s Thanks!

I truly understand. It might not help, but I understand. (((HUGS)))

Both obesity and bipolar are b*&(hes aren't they?

so sorry to hear that. What are you going to do? Terry

Butterfly - please let us know what your doctor says. :-)

{{{HUGS}}} I have bipolar and am also fat. I hate being fat. I didn't get the gastric bypass and got the band instead (that was all that was offered back them) strictly due to my mental illness. It has taken me years to get on the correct medication and I just couldn't take a chance that they might not work correctly anymore. The thought of suffering like I had before I was adjusted properly was scary. Everyone advised that there was no evidence that the medications might not work as before, but it was MY Illness and I couldn't take a chance of suffering if they wouldn't work. Unfortunately, it is only your decision and it is a lonely one at that. I am 57, so that might be a factor too. I haven't lost like I had hoped with the lap band. It is reallly only my fault because I don't work "the program" like I should. I chose to be mentally healthy rather than thinner. You know your experiences. Please contact me if you wish to talk further.

I am in Moreno Valley and am in about the same situation as you are.

I grt 12 weeks fmla eavh year but having severe back problems since i lost 101 lbs. Sorry. I'm not up on the abbreviations people use to text. Could you tell me what this means? Terry

Cindy's Mom - not trying to get rid of you, of course, but this may be a good fit for you: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/329299-accountability-group/?view=getnewpost

Cindysmom - maybe the forum group "Accountability" would be a better fit for you.

Leslie, I don't know. I'm not on Wellburtren. I had the lap band and some of my meds are in liquid form. The only thing I would suggest is depending on the size of your pills is maybe your dr. could give you smaller pills. For example, if you are taking XXX mgs in one large pill, maybe he could give you the same dosage except maybe you would have to take 2 or 3 pills to reach that same dosage.

Thank you for your insight and eloquent reply. Everyone has different issues and different needs. I just happen to need my medications.

Keeper - I am bipolar and need my medications regardless of what other people may think.

I sooo disagree with funky monkey. Anti-depressants can be life savers. Without them I would be dead.

Thanks k9nana - I guess we both love dogs. :-)

I'm adopted so I don't my heritage, but I have always had them. Hate them, but I have them. :-)

I am so sorry you had to go thru this.

No visible scars??? How is that possible?

Kewl! Are you having the standard keyhole kind of surgery?

{{{HUGS}}} Depression is a bitch!

I walked a 1/2 hour and rode my tryke for a 1/2 hour.

My Bariatric Pal: You are so kind and insightful. I'm sorry this happened to you. The replies I have received have been so helpful. I really didn't realize how much I blamed myself - another answer I received. If I wasn't so physically mature for my age - having very large breasts. And it is still ruining my life. I never thought it really counted as abuse since it didn't go on very long. At 57, I still am thinking how different my life would have been if it hadn't happened. Is the abuse what made me get fat - was I trying to protect myself with a layer of fat? Why didn't my parents send him to military school when he tried to rape my sister? Why is she ok with what happened to her? She received plastic surgery and turned into a quite loose woman. No, I can't talk to her, we aren't close. I have such hate for myself. I know I need counseling. I have had some in the past.

I think you should call your doctor and not wait the 2 weeks.

I will ride my tryke at least 5 miles tomorrow. I'm in California and it should be in the 60's.

s-suther, I'm still lurking, but I sure like your attitude!