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  • About Me

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    RoRiveter17

    Female, 26
    Woodmere, NY, USA
    Member since June 20

    • About Me

      Hello, I'm a happily married 26 year old post-op gastric bypass woman. I'm a social worker in Brooklyn, NY working with low-income families to build and create strong families. My passions include my work, my two beautiful dogs, activism, reading, and meeting new friends.

      Hello, I'm a happily married 26 year old post-op gastric bypass woman. I'm a social worker in Brooklyn, NY working with low-income families to build and create strong families. My passions include my work, my two beautiful dogs, activism, reading, and meeting new friends.

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  • Journal

    • Slow but steady

      Mood July 7, 2009 2:23pm

      Hoping that the old adage "slow and steady wins the race." Hoping to be at 30 pounds lost by next doctor's appointment. Feeling sick …

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    • Flower

      From energy14 August 27

      Congrats on hitting the 50 lb mark!!

    • Rainbow

      From energy14 August 22

      Welcome back! Glad to hear you are doing well. Take care -Angela

    • I’m With You

      From Babygi1608 August 22

      Hi Karen, just wanted to say I am so happy for you. I remember at first you had some problems. I am glad to see you are right on track Miss New GodMother.
      ;o)
      Debbie

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      From andyls322 August 21

      Awesome..your doing great..... wahhoooo.
      Your an insperation. Dont forget to keep in touch though, your help advice and input is always important... Best of luck..stay safe .. Andy

    • Hug

      From ShrinkingAndie July 18

      Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I'm home from the hospital and alive! Here's to a new me!

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  • Goals

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    Current Weight (Lbs)
    246
  • Support Groups

    • Close Gastric Bypass Surgery

      I'm a 26 year old gastric bypass post op woman who is looking to make friends and find support.

      Treatments

      Dietitian Consult Not Working
      Did not help.
    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder Type I since age 13 (half my lifeime) and I'm looking for friends and support.

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      It was reality helpful. However, do not take it anymore.
      Depakote Working / Worked
      Wonderful, have been on it for awhile.
      Lamictal Not Working
      Used to take it and didn't find it worked for me.
      Lithium Working / Worked
      Made me weak and dizzy.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Take it every night and wouldn't be able to sleep without it.
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Working well and not on a strong dose.
      Effexor Working / Worked
      Working well.
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