Started therapy
Hi all. I've been MIA from this site for a month or so. First had two weeks without a computer and then just life. But I'm back! One of my last posts was about me asking my dietician for a referral to talk to a therapist about my eating issues. I am happy to report that I have started those appts - I think I've had four appts already. We are dealing with my past binge-eating issues and what she now refers to as modified binge-eating (Yes, you can still binge eat after surgery - it just looks different than before - more like excessive grazing). I feel like its helping and I feel hopeful that I am on the right path to making some lifelong changes to my life that will enhance the effectiveness of my RNY tool.
For anyone who has struggled with getting your head to match up with what you know you are supposed to be doing food-wise, I encourage you to seek out someone to talk to about it. I wish I had started this back when I had my surgery last summer. Its hard not to think about where I would be in my weight loss if I had figured out some of these issues sooner. But I am trying to look forward and not back and just hoping that me posting might encourage someone to seek help and know they aren't alone. Surgery is on our stomachs, not our heads - I've heard that many times - and I know I need extra help with my head! :)
Thanks to everyone on this site who was supportive when I posted before about looking into therapy. Your words were encouraging and helped give me the courage to move forward with the appointments.
Amy
HW: 270 SW: 245 CW: 172 GW: 160 then we'll see
