Support Needed
New to TN and new to this group.
I had my RNY 10 years ago now....best thing I ever did. As a lover of gourmet food and cooking I have not had issues dealing with dietary restrictions....until now at age 39 out of the blue I develop Type 1 diabetes [runs in family] and now I am having issues mentally finding my diet and food regime more restrictive and mentally hard to manage all day every day every week every month. I get so tired thinking/planning around food every minute of the day.
Have passed out a couple of times after 1-2 drinks due to the mix of insulin, sugar and lack of food volume. Seems I am finding it now a struggle at my "unfair" lifestyle. Food was my friend. Food binges were my stress reliever. Now I look like a drunk after one glass of wine due to the increase/decrease rollercoaster of blood sugar.
I haven't been to a support group since I reached my goal weight [250-135] but I think I need to talk to people who understand. Even my diabetes Dr doesn't understand cause I am his first patient with Type 1 + bypass.
Does anyone know of any support groups around the Nashville/Franklin area? People who have never medicated themselves with food can't understand and so I feel I can help others whilst helping myself talking about these issues which come up for a lot of us.
I don't know how far you are from Lebanon, but there is a great support group that meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. The next meeting is this coming Tuesday at the local hospital. You may email me for more information if you want to. [email protected].
I had my surgery in 2004. Gained back my weight after my pregnancy and now I'm getting back on track to losing again and have lost 10 pounds so far.
Julie
*By the way...the group is for all people who have had or are interested in having surgery. Doesn't matter what doctor or where you had or want to have surgery.
