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I totally agree with you!!!:teeth_smile:

As a Social Worker, I can tell you that if your depressed(clinically depressed) due to a chemical imbalance then losing weight is not going to make the depression go away. However, if its situational depression(as in, you are depressed due to the fact that your over weight and feel miserable about it) then the depression may vanish(forever, temporarily??, that varies with each person) but of course it takes time. I have had clients who were experiencing depression due to weight concerns, some were on medications and were post-op patients. A few of them were still depressed even after weight loss which to me signifies that they either have a chemical imbalance or another form of situational depression(many of my clients are domestic violence/rape victims). I have situational depression due to molestation and weight issues and I know for a fact that my depression will not go away just because I am thinner. When I was thinner and dealing with the molestation issues, I gained a whole lot of weight on and off meds. I am off medication, its been almost ten years and I guess my social work background has helped me heal a whole lot..

Aahh the anxiousness is killing me lol, in a good way.

I gave up soda about a year ago and it was PAINFUL!! I had terrible headaches from the caffeine withdrawal but it was the best thing ever! Once in a blue moon Id drink a little bit of soda but nothing compared to my college days. Everything we ate was followed up with soda.

congrats Hollie!!!! Amazing job!

Oh Anne, that is all I think about, life after a life changing surgery! I am excited, nervous but most of all I am ready for a CHANGE. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. It has been a tough road, but through struggles come success and through triumphs comes empowerment and I am ready to conquer my biggest fears. This is only the beginning! All of you are in my prayers!

My BFF, My aunt who had gastric bypass a long time ago, my Ex-bf, and my grandma. No one else knows!

Add me!! October 8th 2008! oooh yeaa!!! Thanks.

Congrats Bobbie!!!!

Woohoo Austex! I am also on the 8th and it seems too far away, yet sooo close lol! Congrats!

I know what you mean! I found out on my bday 9-22-08 lol. I still feel in lala land about it because it just does not feel "real".

Ehh the worst is that I am able to buy clothes at a regular store but I cant buy regular clothes at stores such as H&M and Zara! So my goals are as followed: 1 Be able to fit in to anything H&M 2 Feel sexy 3 Join a dance team 4 visit my native Puerto Rico, go to the beach and wear a bikini 5 not feeling out of breath 6 able to sleep over friends' house without snoring 7 feeling better about myself 8 wearing cuter clothes during the hot summer days

Yeii! I am beyond excited!! I just want to have the chance to start over. Our day is just around the corner!

Yeii Goose! Congrats and welcome! we are both on the same day, woohoo!! Do you mind if I send you a friend request, maybe we can be same day Lap Band buddies! Hehe!

Woohoo!!!! Congrats!!!!! Im on the 8th! This is going to be a good Hallow-lean!!!

I agree, you do not want to drive! No hospital should allow that!

Gosh everyone, I am way too happy and anxious!

Congrats RCP!!!!!! I am really happy for you!! Let the beginning, begin!

Yeii Betel!! I am happy for you, Congrats! We have about the same starting weight and goal weight! We can do this!

hi there, I am from NYC but I am pre-op so I am not sure if I am of any help. Are you exercising? Good Luck!!!!

and I am super:thumbup: excited. I tolerate pain extremely well so I am sure I will do well. I know everyone says that they will follow the suggested nutrition schedule and eat what they are suppose to but I know I will! I honestly blame MY weight on being LAZY. I was always fit and suddenly with out my noticing I stopped playing basketball, running, baseball, etc.:thumbup: I know this is going to be a new beginning and seeing my aunt go through her Gastric Bypass Surgery and losing 150 lbs and keeping it of for over 6 years is amazing. She is my role model and she has taught me so much. My aunt had an eating obsession and now she is addicted to being healthy and staying healthy. That is exactly the kind of lifestyle I want to maintain for the rest of my life.:smile: I am ready!

and I am super:thumbup: excited. I tolerate pain extremely well so I am sure I will do well. I know everyone says that they will follow the suggested nutrition schedule and eat what they are suppose to but I know I will! I honestly blame MY weight on being LAZY. I was always fit and suddenly with out my noticing I stopped playing basketball, running, baseball, etc. I know this is going to be a new beginning and seeing my aunt go through her Gastric Bypass Surgery and losing 150 lbs and keeping it of for over 6 years is amazing. She is my role model and she has taught me so much. My aunt had an eating obsession and now she is addicted to being healthy and staying healthy. That is exactly the kind of lifestyle I want to maintain for the rest of my life. I am ready!

Yeii!! Congrats, welcome to the October club!!!!! I am so excited for you.