Hi Everyone

[gaelic girl]

Hi Mandy
I know i have'nt spoken to you before but just wanted to say i am so sorry you are having a tough journey please go and get some help this can/ will get better but it's too hard for you to do alone and there are so many professionals not to mention people who have been in the same position that are out there. Just take it slowly concentrate on what you can do something about and give yourself small and achievable goals. I'm sure i speak for everyone when i say we will all be here to help as much as we can just "shout".Sending you huge hugs and lots of best wishes xx

 

[thinkbethin]

Hi stranger!! I'm not going to add anymore as there's been plenty of good advice from the many supportive mini's already. What I will say though is that you know where I am if you need me.
Big hugs Mandy and hope you get the help you need sweetheart.

 

[WeightlossWannabee]

Hi, Mandy,
I'm sorry things are tough for you at the moment.
As others have said, please, please go to your gp to ask for some help. If it was easy to 'go it alone', then there would be no need for counsellors or specialists. They are available because there is a need for them.
It's good to see you posting again. Stay strong. Take care. xx

 

[alliecat]

Hi Mandy hun,

Firstly, I think a great big shout out for being so honest is in order, because there will be a lot of pre-oppers out there who still think that wls is a smooth journey, and this will help people to make sure they sit back and really think before progressing on their journey.

It is not easy hun, I know that, and I only know a few of the issues you have coped with in the past. If it helps you to know that you are not the only one struggling post wls, then you are not alone. Although I don't regret surgery, I have had huge difficulty staying on the straight and narrow and have not lost any significant weight since I was six months post op, and like you, no longer post a great deal on here.

You can reach me on facebook anytime, or pm me, even if you just need a friend to offer you a kind word or two.

Good luck with facing your demons hun, you are one strong lady and eventually you will come out smiling. You have been so much of a support and an inspiration to so many fellow minimiers over the past year or so - now it is our turn to try and be there for you.

Chin up chick xxxxx

 

[topsy]

Mandy - everyone else has said it all really i can't imagine what you are going through but i am sending you my love and prayers and hope some good comes of this and you are able to turn this around and get onto a healthy life xx

 

[mandy-1975]

Hi everyone..................

Thank you for all your support, it is very hard at moment, i am in close contact with my gp and she is being great...... i have been 100% honest with her, and after i come back off holiday she is hoping to have been going to the Priory........

I have stated counselling, and have to say it is helping, problem is food was my comfort and now booze is...... will be back tomorrow..... xxxxx

 

[margaretmc]

Hi Mandy
I`m glad to hear your getting support hun good luck I hope you get through it soon . Have a lovely holiday . Take care .
Margaret xx

 

[Pit Bull]

Mandy, its a tough old struggle, but with help and support you can get through. You have taken the first and hardest step which is admitting you are powerless over this and do need help.

 

[Brunetteandred]

Mandy, its a tough old struggle, but with help and support you can get through. You have taken the first and hardest step which is admitting you are powerless over this and do need help.

Trust PB. She knows what she is saying.

 

[quetiapina]

Hi Mandy, so sorry to hear that you are having difficulties dealing with the issues that food and now alcohol have helped you suppress.

I really hope that with counselling and detox you can get to the bottom of things and start building positive coping strategies. Sending you best wishes
Jen x

 

[thinkbethin]

Hi Mandy, Hope you feel a little better today. I'm so proud of you for admitting how you're feeling. Thats the 1st step sweetheart and the hardest so the rest should be a little easier for you. We're going to have to find you something else to turn to. Maybe once you're sorted you could give advice to peeps waiting surgery as you've been inspirational so far. You would certainly have a lot to advise them on would'nt you?