6 Month Post-Op Gastric Bypass Surgery Update: How do YOU manage your stress??

[saphre1964]

congrats on wl...

I, too have been trying to figure out new ways to deal with stress, i'm six months out and just had a move, & lost my job, i'm crocheting...just like the yoplait commercial where the lady is knitting to prevent herself from eating..maybe take an arts and crafts class?beading, pottery, basket weaving, sewing, knitting, crocheting...it'll help.

[lorijolene]

Hi Kiddo!

Go in your room, put on some happy loud music...and DANCE!

Exercise plus stress relief plus fun.

Love from Aunt Lo

[ButterflyKiss3]

Thanks for the advice...that sounds like fun!!

[eparker0015]

You look fabulous and your numbers are awe-inspiring!

I was a stress eater preop and hadn't struggled with it until these complications hit. Recently, I have found that doing something completely mindless for about an hour (whether it be exercising, surfing myspace/facebook, or watching a movie) really helps. Take yourself out of the situation and give yourself a break for a little bit. When you return, you'll feel much better able to deal with things. God bless!!!

[ButterflyKiss3]

Thanks for your help! I really appreciate your comment.....

~Jillian

[cantw8tolose]

yay you you are doing great ! i go for a long walk or go hiking listening to music too no matter what im doing i usually have music on

[ktnoodle]

So. You are going to think I'm crazy because I'm 23 and usually this activity tends to be for and older crowd, but I LOVE bingo. It's very fast paced and (at least here) takes up several hours. You have little time to think about anything but the game. And you can win money--always a plus! I don't know--sounds dumb, but you asked for what we do--and that is what I do. I hope everything works out for you, stress is never good on the body. Take care :) Katie

[blkericia]

wow you look amazing congrats on your weight loss! it is so amazing the changes we go through after surgery the good and the bad. what i do when i feel stress is i wright to myself it help a lot and i work it out working out. well i hope things get better for you. have a great week =).

[ButterflyKiss3]

Thank you for the comment.... ya things are definitely changing.

[xXxMandakinsxXx]

Ah thats awesome :D u live in america?

[ButterflyKiss3]

Yup I live in California...and you?

[xXxMandakinsxXx]

Congrats dude, lovin tha progress ur makin :D whats ur overall goal? xXx

[ButterflyKiss3]

Oh thanks! My overall goal is to be about 140 lbs. I want to be a pant size 8 and a dress size 10....

[christygurl06]

thanks and just keep up the great wrk

[hellokitty7696]

I used to deal with stress with food too, but since I can't do that anymore now what i do is sleep alot, not any better but what can i say? I need to maybe go for a walk or something. congrats on your weight loss!! :)

[christygurl06]

i know this might sound weird since im fat lol but when i get stressed i cant eat at all but since u cant either when u get all stressed out go 4 awalk and keep up ur good wrk

[ButterflyKiss3]

i iwsh I was more like you.... not being able to eat when I'm stressed. Haha! Thanks for the advice and more importantly the support..i really appreciate it!!

[AntoniaTakeTwo]

Your a great singer!

Congrats on your loss of over 100 pounds WOW! You deserve to be proud! Keep it up! Or Down LOL

[ButterflyKiss3]

haha thank you! I do like to sing...a lot! You are so sweet and I appreciate your encouraging comment!

[anadkins04]

Dealing with stress for me is totally giving it to the Lord and having faith that I know he will take care of it, Congrats on the weight loss you look great! lOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[ButterflyKiss3]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment...I am so glad that you enjoy my videos...it means so much!!

[jade0092003]

i think that a way that you can deal with stress is to get it off of your chest. go out go to a movie. talk to someone tell them how you feel. i would say that "whenever you feel stressed take a look in the mirror and see how much youve changed in six months!!!" 100 plus pounds is alot in six months. you are doing great!!!!

[ButterflyKiss3]

Thank you....walking does help. And yes I have to admit I love looking in the mirror, especially now that I can see a dfference....

[jade0092003]

congrats on all your weight loss. i have opt for gastric bypass and i will have it by the beginning of december

[ButterflyKiss3]

Oh My goodness!!! How exciting for you!! December is sooo soon!! Do keep me posted! Please let me know if you have any questions...