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Originally Posted by Topdownbug  Green - how much did you lose and how long did it take?
Honestly, I'm quite happy with my life now (w/out weight loss surgery) but I know I could enjoy much more of life's joys if I had more stamina and energy. That's my main reason for wanting to lose weight. I have a great life - now it'll be even greater.
I can see how someone who is counting on WLS to change them from sad to happy might have to have some counseling and help. |
I was one of the lower BMI people and lost 50 lbs in 10 months. The last time I had my weight checked - I don't own a scale - I weighed 149 lbs and I am 5'6" tall. My BMI is now in the upper range of normoloid.
As for the depression problem, I have been suffering from this since I was a teenager. I have been off and on meds and been seeing various kinds of counsellors ever since I was 18. At the present I see a psychologist for talk therapy and a psychiatrist for drug monitoring. Depression is a big genetic problem in my family. Both my brothers have suffered from this as well as my only nephew and one of my two nieces. In fact, this niece is grossly overweight and has serious problems with depression. She has been treated for this since she was a teenager and she is now in her early 30s.
Weirdly enough, my energy levels have never, ever been affected by my weight but whenever I am slammed by depression it is difficult for me to even bathe myself or brush my teeth. Now, that's is low energy!!!
