tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22985337.post98308307845174047..comments2023-10-14T08:59:42.194-07:00Comments on Ky's WLS journey and Thoughts.: A cry for helpKyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036585939728901341noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22985337.post-63062759255182069362007-05-07T06:15:00.000-07:002007-05-07T06:15:00.000-07:00Kylie,You're being waaaaay too hard on yourself fi...Kylie,<BR/><BR/>You're being waaaaay too hard on yourself first of all. I'm 29 years old. I had my surgery at 26, which in terms of the BPD/DS (the most significant of the 3 surgeries as far as being invasive) is considered to be quite young.<BR/><BR/>The emotional aspects of what you are going through are not just items that will disappear over time. You are going to have to see someone to discuss them. I found a great counselor and a doctor who prescribed some anti-anxiety meds for me. Part of the problem is that your mind can't keep up with the changes happening in your body and it is really scary for people who are younger. I had a very hard time with suddenly being considered very attractive when before I blended into the woodwork.<BR/><BR/>People who undergo the surgery tend to shift their energies to overdoing something else or more than one thing... compulsions- exercising, eating (again), eating disorders of varying types. This is more common in younger recipients of surgery because the emotional aspects are more difficult to cope with. The only thing I can tell you for sure is that you and I are on a very similar road. I'm a lot older than you, but it's the same road.<BR/><BR/>I wish you the best and please feel free to let me know if you have any questions I can help you with. Oh, and it is normal to have food cravings, most people do not "dump," contrary to what doctors say (usually at about 2 years out they admit this to you- although staying away from sugar is probably a good idea!), and the pouch stretches out, then recoils (like a balloon).<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>RachelNotes from the Former Fat Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142857730104684368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22985337.post-61730078947712361912007-04-28T22:32:00.000-07:002007-04-28T22:32:00.000-07:00HI, I am/was a compulsive overeater, I had surgery...HI, I am/was a compulsive overeater, I had surgery 3/21/07, I am no expert, but I have been scrapbooking to take my mind off food, often I will start working on a page and forget all about the food I wanted/cant have.. what I am saying is maybe find a hooby instead of eating? good luck and please keep the site updated lol.. I love reading your blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com