JulieNYC's medial thigh lift, breast augmentation and mons lift

[wish412 0]

Julie, not to even hint that I know were you are within your depression, but just as an observation from one who has battled depression since a total mental collapse in 2004, it really seemed that I was over all this, had seen my therapist for what I hoped was the last time, off all meds, and so happy with my weightloss from the band, and then as a treat for all my hard work, I scheduled a TT. I thought I was on top of the world, surgery went great, wonderful results, a bit slow I thought with the recovery, but now I realize that that old feeling of the blues is back. Do you think maybe all the excitement over getting FIXED after all that work could posibly lead to a huge mental letdown when after all that and you have shopped till you are bored, it seemes life is really NOT all that different like you thought it would be. I personally am trying to figure out what the crap I have to be so down in the dumps about!!!!! Hope you pull yourself up and out, and I will try to do the same. Just glad to see that I am not a freaky thing that gets down after geting what they wanted for so long!!!!!! CHin up girl, you are our role model!!!!!! MIZBOO

[MysticstarD 0]

Julie you are looking fantastic girl! I hope you feel better soon.

[ousooner 1]

Julie - You are looking great. Thanks for the update.

[georgia girl 35]

Julie.......you look phenomenal! You are sooo inspiring girl!

[Fort Bend Band 0]

Hey Julie, you look beautiful! You need to just sit back and enjoy all that you have accomplished! I want to say how much I admire your honesty! I think it helps all of us to feel better knowing that we all go through some hard times and bad days. You do not sugar coat everything which I think is important for those of us that may contemplate having more surgery. Cheers to the beautiful you on the inside and outside!!!

[Lattedah 18]

Hi, Julie. I've just read your history and all I have to say is... Wow! Congratulations to you, Julie! You are an inspiration to me as I'm sure to many others. I have a lot of weight to loose as I begin this journey. I'll be banded on March 12. I'm excited about loosing the weight (which I truly believe I will do with the band) and I also know I'll be going through the plastic surgery procedures you're going through and again, I'll say that you are my inspiration.

God bless you and good luck to you on your thight lift! I look forward to hearing your updates!

Again, Congratulations and thank you for your inspiration!

[DevilMayKare 1]

Thanks for easing my mind Julie. It doesn't surpise me that you're feeling depressed. You seem very goal-oriented. When one is that kind of person, one tends to feel a letdown after meeting a goal.

I've often thought the reason I gain weight back after losing (more than 100# three times in my life now) is that all the small goals met along the way are so satisfying. Once ya get there... then what? OBVIOUSLY life is not then wonderful and trouble-free. In fact, a whole new set of problems tends to appear.

I'm really glad you've got your Marathon goal. Just make sure you have something important to look forward to after it. I got to my goal weight and ran a 10K on Catalina Island for my 40th bday. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. So wonderful in fact that I felt it couldn't be surpassed and within a week had stopped running and gained 80# back within the next year.

Thank you again for all your sharing.

Kare

[Kristin07 0]

Julie! You look awesome!! Im happy you are runnning again... Good job! Thank you for showing us your pics... you really do look wonderfull!

[kareyquilts 1]

Julie: Thanks for letting us hear from you. I have been on antidepressants off and on through the years and when you need them you need. My internists actually recommend them at my last visit because I have so much anxiety right now. I think it's temporary due to my upcoming PS and DD's wedding in May. It really scares me to think about going back on anti-depressants because of weight gain. How has your experience been with this aspect of it? Take care!

[runningagain 0]

Julie,

Thanks for sharing. You look awesome!! I say that is an incredible amount of weight. I really hope I have the same success as you did!!

[losingjusme 12]

julie,

you look absolutely stunning!

[Paulax 8]

You look positively fantabulous Julie! Your skin looks so smooth, you heal very nicely. Your dad does awesome work.

Yes, now it is time for you to be proud of your accomplishment and enjoy life and all it has to offer.

Hugs and thanks for the update...........

[ousooner 1]

Julie. Glad your doing well, You look fantastic. Thanks for sharing your journey. I really helped me prepare for my own PS.

[JulieNYC 4]

Karey,

I've never gained weight from antidepressants. I lost a couple of pounds on Welbutrin (felt like speed). I just went on birth control pills and I worried about gain from that, but I held steady last month and this month doesn't count because I'm down about 15 lbs from the worst flu imaginable (I call it the plague). I'm not changing my ticker because I'm sure it'll settle back in when I'm well enough to eat more than 4 tablespoons of grits and 2 sips of OJ at a time!

[kareyquilts 1]

Julie: Losing 15 pounds from the flu is not a good weight loss plan! Your poor body has just been through too much! The first time I used Wellbutrin it was like a ray of sunshine came down from heaven and helped me find way way back into life. I couldn't believe what a difference it made. I had terribly post-partnum depression after my fourth child. I tried it again a couple of years ago and it just made me hyper and more irritable. It's amazing how that works. I think you have your new lifestyle down well or you would have gained a little with the birth control and all. Your doing great, if you can just get healthy! I rooting for you. You're a sweet heart! Take care!