Changes in my Life - ThinnerTimes

Darlene · 01-22-2007, 10:02 AM

Hi, I need to let this out, and I am hoping you all don't look at me in a bad way after this post......I did drugs for 7 years of my life, and I am proud to say that I have been drug free for 5 years now, since December 28th, 2001......I was very honest on the Doctors questionare, and with Kelley in Dr. Callery's office, she made me feel real good about the changes that I have made in my life, and doesn't look down on me for it, cause she says that it only proves that people do change for the better.....and I hope you all see it the way she did....and if any of you don't, believe me, I understand......but my fear is that when I go for my Physc evaluation this Thursday, all the paper work I had to fill out for it asks about all that, If I've ever used drugs....I know that I have to be honest, as I was planning to anyway, but my concern is, will it make a difference in wether I pass my evaluation or not? Can someone please help me.....Oh by the way, I also quit smoking 5 years ago.....and that was also a big step for me, since I started smoking at the age of 17.....but I want to live to see my Grandchildren grow up....and I will do what ever it takes to see that.......Darlene

Bypassingme619 · 01-22-2007, 10:14 AM

Darlene, sweety tell her what you just told us. You have been clean for 5 years I don't see why that would be the reason you wouldn't pass your psych eval. Congrats on being clean for 5 years. I know everyday is a new day and it gets better. I am sure you are proud of your self. Walk in their with that confidence when you go in for your psych eval. Darlene I am rooting for you. You have been through a lot and it is time for things to come through for you. I don't think you have anything to worry about. You have some great people backing you.

LyndasRoom · 01-22-2007, 10:16 AM

Darlene, I wish you luck in your journey. You've gone down a tough road...you seem very determined to live a healthy life. That should shine through in your psych eval. Good luck!

Darlene · 01-22-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bypassingme619

Darlene, sweety tell her what you just told us. You have been clean for 5 years I don't see why that would be the reason you wouldn't pass your psych eval. Congrats on being clean for 5 years. I know everyday is a new day and it gets better. I am sure you are proud of your self. Walk in their with that confidence when you go in for your psych eval. Darlene I am rooting for you. You have been through a lot and it is time for things to come through for you. I don't think you have anything to worry about. You have some great people backing you.

Denise Thanks for the words of encouragement.....I will walk in that office with confidence, just like you told me to.....don't know what I would do without you all.....Darlene

Darlene · 01-22-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LyndasRoom

Darlene, I wish you luck in your journey. You've gone down a tough road...you seem very determined to live a healthy life. That should shine through in your psych eval. Good luck!

Thanks so much for listening to me Lynda, all your words of encouragement mean so much to me......Darlene

MILA · 01-22-2007, 11:03 AM

Seems to me that you have demonstrated you have what it takes to confront a problem and make positive changes - which I suspect will be seen by the psychologist as proof you have the willpower to commit to the the new WLS surgery lifestyle.

Darlene · 01-22-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MILA

Seems to me that you have demonstrated you have what it takes to confront a problem and make positive changes - which I suspect will be seen by the psychologist as proof you have the willpower to commit to the the new WLS surgery lifestyle.

Mila, thanks for the words of encouragement....what you said makes alot of sense, and I hope that they see things the way you explained it at my phsyc eval on Thursday......Darlene

Darlene · 01-22-2007, 03:03 PM

Me using, was a way for me to keep the weight off, and it seemed to work, so off and on I was using too keep off the weight.....but I realized that at the same time, it was becoming a habit, that I didn't want in my life.....so I quit back in December of 2001 and haven't touched it since....I then decided, why not quit the smoking as well, then the weight just came on strong.....but I hope to get on track after this surgery with a happy and healthier life......I now, "Say No To Drugs"....Darlene

porshh951 · 01-22-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MILA

Seems to me that you have demonstrated you have what it takes to confront a problem and make positive changes - which I suspect will be seen by the psychologist as proof you have the willpower to commit to the the new WLS surgery lifestyle.

I really couldn't agree more here. I think the fact that you have been clean and sober for 5 yrs really says alot about you and what choices and roads you wish to go down. I think you're determination and will power to change you're life for the better is comendable and I am will to bet the doc will feel the exact same way.

This is just another step for you basically in getting you're life straight. I know that feeling cause I feel it every morning too.

Darlene · 01-22-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by porshh951

I really couldn't agree more here. I think the fact that you have been clean and sober for 5 yrs really says alot about you and what choices and roads you wish to go down. I think you're determination and will power to change you're life for the better is comendable and I am will to bet the doc will feel the exact same way.

This is just another step for you basically in getting you're life straight. I know that feeling cause I feel it every morning too.

Sorry, I don't know your name, but I want to thank you for your kind words of encouragement.....I really feel Blessed to have such wonderful and understanding friends on this forum....You're all so wonderful....Thanks for understanding.....Be Blessed.....Darlene