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new to the group
Posted on 10/16/08, 01:52 am
Just wanted to say hello to everyone, I am new to the group. My name is Niki, I'm 27 and work in a drug and alcohol treatment center. I am going to school to get become a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). Been obese my entire adult life and most of my childhood. I was at my largest the day I went in for my gastric Bypass on June 4th and I was at 380 then. I'm down to 270 now and am glad i did it but struggle every day. I look forward to getting to know everyone here. I ate for every reason under the sky, i would eat to stop crying, I would eat to celebrate, i would hide and eat, sneak out of the house to eat, no matter what the reason, I could turn it into an event to eat! Not eating much has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to do but honestly it gets easier, I actually enjoy watching other people eat what I can't now because I somehow get satisfaction out of it. So I joined this group hoping that I can learn from each of you and hopefully get through this with your help.
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Reply #1 10/16/08 3:36pm
Wow! Congrats on your accomplishments! I'm Tiffany, twenty-eight and in school to be a social worker. I've been struggling with my weight for forever, but as a child I was active in dance and volleyball. Not so active these last eight years and I'm one hundred pounds overweight. I struggle with anxiety, because I constantly feel like people are staring at me or disgusted with me. People are under the impression that I'm confident, but I feel that makes me feel even more isolated. Eating is the only comfort I feel I have. It makes me sad. Anyways, I look forward to getting to know more about you. I think it's great that you are going to school to be a CADC! Feel free to write me anytime!!
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