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Hello my fellow travelers of the path. I'm returning to this site after quite awhile away, and one thing hasn't changed in that whole time:  Something in my gut doesn't believe that surgical intervention would fix my problem with food.

I have been morbidly obese since I was probably 12yrs old and I'm 37 now.  I tried every commercial program for weight loss there was.  I also have experienced many people I know choose Gastric Bypass as a way to help them with their food problem.  I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AGAINST THOSE PEOPLE.  I'm truly happy if they've gotten the results they wanted.  

I truly beieve that in order to "fix" my problem with food, I would need to have a lobotomy and not an operation on my stomach.  The problem is NOT the size of my stomach.  It's my head constanly chosing food as a way for me to cope with life NOT being the way I want it to be at any given moment.  I've spent time in an inpatient treatment facility and was there with people who became bulimic after having Gastric Bypass because they couldn't put the food down.  

I found Twelve Step recovery in 2000.  I did VERY well in the beginning because I was willing to take direction and do what was suggested.  I lost A LOT of weight but because I didn't let my head catch up with my body I couldn't maintain that weight loss and relapsed.  Just like the alcoholic.  Anyway, after Losing my job, my apartment, my independence, and the cartiledge in 3 of my major joints, and having my mom died, I decided I needed to come back to OA. 

I'm always so surprised that OA is not mentioned more amongst people who study and try to help people with obesity and food issues.  I will say that I'm not doing JUST OA right now, I seeking support through a hospital for structure and coaching on losing weight as quickly and safely as possible, I'm in individual therapy, working with a personal trainer.  But as far as being able the action of Refraining from compulsive overeating:  I only learn about how to do that when I'm sitting in a meeting receiving support from people who understand and have been there.  

Is anyone else using OA as a way to try to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. I couldn't find it as a topic of discussion anywhere else.  
In 8 months I've lost 95lbs and don't believe it would be happening any faster than if I'd had surgery.  

I have seen so many people who've had surgery struggling with trying to literaly have their cake and eat it too.  That's not my story today.  I am grateful and I wish them well on their journey.  

I am grateful to be walking the path that I'm on, On Day at a Time. 

 I am a HUGE sparkpeople fan and use it in conjunction with LOTS of other support systems.  I completely agree with you though, it ROCKS!

Keep on Keepin on!
Kathy

Sounds like you are really committed!! Good for you! Keep up the great work!!

Good for you! wishing you a wonderfuk weight loss journey!

I know how bad it feels to have someone you love say those things to you.  If I was your shoes (again) I would seek counseling and if he doesn't want to go or for you to go, I would leave.  I am not saying divorce him (I think that should be a last resort).  He is beating you down mentally with his words (saying he is not attracted to you anymore) and his actions (watching porn).  YOU DESERVE BETTER!!!   IF he is that shallow that your weight is the only problem he is an A$$hole!!  The longer you stay in that situation, the worse your self esteem is going to be.  (This is only my personal opinion, take it or leave it) but you do deserve better!!!  You are the same on the inside regardless what you look like on the outside!

I feel for you it sounds like you are dealing with a lot. I also have bi-polar and am on meds for it. Hopefully when you see a "shrink" he or she will get you on medication so you feel better. It takes a while for them to work and they may have to try different variations. I wish you all the best! Hopefully once you are feeling better you will be able to deal with the weight issues better.

Thanks for describing your fitnessspa as I am also in search for such threads. I am looking for some nutritional products like one energy drink by Zija as made from moringa tree in best way.

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Thank you! The experience was awesome. I got to go with some friends of mine and we had a blast running around taking tons of pictures in NYC! My interview was with Hoda and Kathie Lee but I also got to be on NY Live and meet Jillian Michaels!! I posted a picture of me with Jillian on my page. I'll come back and post the links to the interviews in a bit!

 i have done the lipotrim diet a few times now and also currently on it
Its fast and you can lose aprox 7lbs a week, but it does require some willpower.  After about a week you will find you are not as hungry as your glycogen supply diminishes. Stick with it as its worth it.   I want to try and keep the weight off this time when i lose it so i can have a tummy tuck a year later as i think your body needs about a year to setttle down.