Food Issues.....

Hey guys. I just wanted to drop by and say hello and tell you that I have started work and all is going great. I really think I have found a job where I can grow and it just feels "right". I wont be around much till I get used to doing it all. Now, for the food issues! Yes, I have them. As Im sure many of you have guessed, Im dealing with some major ones. I feel like food is my enemy and every time I eat, I feel extreme guilt over it. I have had days were I refuse to eat a bite. I have days were I just want to cry and I have days were I dont even want to leave the house. Food has begun to take control of me again and it really bothers me. To tell you the truth, I have days were I wish I would never have had WLS. Im not sure whats wrong with me or how to fix it. If anyone else is having these same problems or just food issues, please feel free to email me privately. Good luck to everyone! hugs, kristi

Kristi, I'm glad you're enjoying your new job. That's great. Hope your food issues get resolved. You might have to get help w/ that. Hang in there. Karla 337/222/150

I'm glad to hear you found a good job. I am worried about the food thing though. Someone just posted a week or so ago that they had beed told they were anorexic (sp) and they said the same things you just did. I wish I could help by giving you some insight, but I can't. I am picky about the foods I eat, and the amount, but I do eat. I don't feel guilty either. Would you please check into talking to a prof? I would hate for you to get sick.

Thanks Kristi. As a matter of fact, I had a good friend today tell me he was going to get me some help dealing with these issues. Then a few hours later so did my husband. I didnt realize they both knew what was going on. But I do think prof. help might be the way to go. kristi

I just wanted to say that we ALL have issues with food... thats why we are here. Thats why we needed surgical intervention. You are not alone. I really feel as though I should go see a professional about emotional eating... (and it would benefit most people too). I found a womens center nearby that does classes on this subject. Perhaps there is something in your community that offers the same? Just a thought. (Hugs) Mary

Hi Kristi I'm so glad you like your new job. Hopefully you will continue to like it for a long time. I agree with Mary, we ALL have food issues, that's what brought us to WLS. However, if things have gotten out of control, like it sounds in your case, please, please get some professional help and don't wait---do it now. You have little people that depend on you and your health and happiness is important to their wellbeing as well. So please take good care of yourself and you know that you can always count on me if you need a friendly, caring ear. Sending love and many hugs, Ronna

Hi Kristi, So glad that you are enjoying your new job. That always takes your mind off of things. I completly understand what you are going through about the food issues. I've been the same way. I'm only 7 pounds away from my doctors goal and 17 from mine but for some strange reason I feel like I'm not going to get there. I've cut my food intake drasticlly and need to change. Email me if you want to chat. Carly

I know how you feel. I am having a lot of issues with food and with emotions. I go to a therapist and I also started going to Overeaters A. No one there seems to mind that I had WLS but I don't agree with some things they say. I take what I want and leave the rest.

Glad to hear the job is going well... Girl, you are SO not alone. I have days like that, too... I am not losing very fast, and so when I do eat something, I beat myself up for it... and then I realize I've gone through the day and not eaten anything and then I beat myself up for that, too... There just seems to be no middle ground. I know I have to eat, but I also know that I'm not even close to my goal, and eating is what is keeping me from losing.... Then I am afraid that not eating is keeping me from losing.... HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS Keep up the great work, and try not to be so hard on yourself. Love ya lady... Angela