The Emily Program

Love the Lobotomy--I had at one time thought maybe shock treatments! LOL

Been there, done that and the ECT (electro-convulsive therapy) did nothing to help any of my issues, but gave me memory loss I am still trying to recover.  ECT can help some, just not me. 

Nicole, you should not feel ashamed or feel less because of this.  We all experience the struggles.  Remember, our struggles is what got us to the point of choosing WLS.  I admire your strength in recognizing that it is an issue.  That, my dear, is a huge first step.

Those who haven't been on this road will never understand.  You are NOT a failure.  So don't be so hard on yourself.

The Emily Program covers all aspects of food addictions.  From anorexia, bulemia, WLS, etc.  I've heard nothing but good about it.  

Hope it goes well!
Kelly

Thank you Kelly!  I know that I shouldn't consider myself a failure, but after the weekend I have had and the patterns I have found myself stuck in at only 8 months out it is hard to feel like anything else.  I know that be recognizing and reaching out for help is a big step, one I probably wouldn't have taken a year ago, but I guess I am just disappointed in the fact that I haven't recovered from all of the mental health issues I have batteled in my life.  Hopefully I can get some help from the Emily Program before I am out of my main window of weight loss. 

HIJACK.....


WOOOOHOOOO Kelly...look at you!! You get more beautiful every time I see you!!  Love the avatar!!

I hope to see you at coffee on Saturday here in St. Cloud.

Hugs, connie d

Congrats Nicole. I was diagnosed with the Binge Eating Disorder recently. Once it was described to me I felt a lot less alone in this journey. It's not a fault of mine. It's tough, but it gets better. You're nowhere near a failure. Good luck to you.

Farrah~Thank you!  Right now I just feel so bad about it all, I think I had set high expectations of myself and I am now realizing that they were not reasonable so have to deal with that.  I am hoping that I will be able to find good support to help me through this.  I wish you continued success in your journey to healthier you!

Hi Nicole.  I went to the Emily Program about 6 months or so after surgery, and saw them for about 6 months.  I was very impressed with their program.  It was very sad to see the variety of people with eating disorders who are treated there - I'd be in the waiting room with people who were anorexic and others who were morbidly obese.  It is so sad and so touching to see how many people are affected by disordered eating.  I liked the Emily Program, and would suggest them to anyone with food issues.  My counselor understood WLS, and understood that the surgery might fix our weight but it doesn't fix our heads.  My reason for becoming obese enough to have surgery was entirely due to my eating habits, and those habits resurfaced after surgery.  I fortunately have maintained my weight loss (I'm below goal with a BMI of 23) so I was fortunate to get help before I started gaining again.  I've sinced joined OA, because I have an addiction to food, and OA is working well for me.  I don't think I would have been open to OA if I hadn't gone to the Emily Program.  I hope it is a great experience for you!  Good luck!

Renee~Thank you for sharing this it helps to know that they have staff who truely understand WLS and the journey to try and fix years of unhealthy eating.  Luckily I don't think I have started to gain, but I haven't really lost a whole lot either, so I know I need help.  I am hoping that I too can find the help I need to be able to succeed!  I wish you continued success in being healthy!  ~Nicole

Nicole- Good for you seeking out the additional help you need and recognizing you need it. I've been looking online for something similiar to the Emily Program, but south and found Waters Edge. I am considering contacting them. It always takes me forever to do that first step, just making the call. No matter where you feel you are today, don't forget what HUGE progress you've made so far. You've done so well already, you're just taking another step towards success, right?