Zen, I still think a therapist is a good idea. Not just any therapist, though, I would find one who has dealt with WLS patients before (I can see this becoming a sort of sub-specialty for psychotherapists). My own therapist has had several patients who've had WLS, and she's familiar with at least some of the feelings that may develop. I didn't know this when I started going to her, but now I'm glad that she has that background. I feel like she'll be able to help me get through whatever emotional stuff gets churned up by the surgery and weight loss.
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Linda
Surgery date-10/31/07
233/228/184/150
44 lbs. gone so far
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