SHOPPING ADDICTION UPDATE - PLUS PLASTIC SURGERY!!

Here's an update since my last post a few days ago. I had plastic surgery!!! Well not the plastic surgery u all think, but i cancelled all my dept store charge cards and CUT THEM UP - thats the plastic surgery!! I can't believe i did it, but i did and it feels somewhat good. The only one i didnt cancel is the card that my hubby and i share, and i will probably just give it to him unless he says i can use it. I felt i needed to do all this in order for things not to get worse and out of control. This way if i need something, i will just pay cash for it. It wasn't easy doing it but it had to be done. I have lost the weight, and I always say i don't want to go back to the way it was before, and in a way I have done that with the shopping, i definitely switched addictions. Now it's time to stop. I am making this commitment to all of u, my OH friends. Thanks.

Congratulations on your plastic surgery.  I have no credit cards at this time.  I have a Visa check card for shopping and stuff, but that is through my checking account.  I am in debt consolidation to pay off my credit cards.  My shopping addiction picked up after my divorce, and getting sober.  I was switching addictions long before my WLS. Keep up the good work. Hugs, Trish

Way to go!  I am so proud of you.  I should follow your example. Kim M.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  That is soooo awesome!! I'm so proud of you!!!  Enjoy your freedom!! :D Hugs, Marie

well that's one way of trying to conquer your addiction.  Bravo  It's late at night and I plan on sitting down and working on my bills ,  something I have been dreading.I think I haveput it off for about a month.  I was good yesterday, and didn't go out shopping for clothes like I had planned.  As well I was planning on going on Monday to.  However I will be good.  I must admit I am having a bit of withdrawals, but am telling my self it is for the good.  I want to debt free in a year.  Ohh so hard.  I am down to one credit card, that I mainly shop with, the one that gives me points.  Don't know how many times, I've paid that sucker off. I spent the day yesterday, sewing (by hand) and watching movies, just to get my mind off shoping,  Today, was just getting things done on my to do list.   You take care, and battle the demons, ONe DAY AT A TIME. tHINKing of you. Susanna

Well good for u, it's now Monday and I am hoping u r reading this instead of shopping!! I know what u mean about having withdrawal symptoms, it's already happening to me but so far so good. I must admit I did flick thru the qvc and hsn channels this morning but no ordering!! I then got up early and went to excersise instead. However, I do need some more shorts for working out especially for my morning walks. Living in Florida its getting warmer, so I really do have an excuse. Thanks for your reply and support, in fact THANK YOU TO EVERYONE SO FAR FOR YOUR REPLIES AND SUPPORT, it really means a lot to me to have friends (who I haven't even met - well most of u anyway) who understand.