Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I've been wondering lately about a few things that I don't think I've every dealt with and I think it is hindering my success with my weight loss. I have been successful to a certain extent but I haven't gotten to the full extent and I feel this is the reason. Ok, so after doing some therapy and seeing a doctor for some treatment I know that I have an addiction to food, which I can only assume that many of us probably have the same addiction and that is what got us to the point of needing surgery for the tool. But another thing that has been brought to mind is that I have an eating disorder. When people hear eating disorder they think mainly of anorexia but rarely think of overeating. I think I really need to start looking at my problem as an eating disorder because I think I really need more help than what I am trying to do for myself. Yes the surgery has been a great tool. I can hardly eat a thing and it has truly helped me to make better choices as time has gone on, but at the same time, I have those issues that have come along with the eating disorder that I just don't know how to heal. I guess these are just some of the issues I am going through right now that I would like some prayer for. Thanks for listening.
It's soooooooooo worth it!!
JJ
It is so hard to have these issues...I am finding that I have the same problems at times. I think the most important thing is to acknowledge that you need help...talk to the mental health folks to get their insight.
Remember that a feeling or emotion has to be expressed. If you suppress it now, it will come back up in the form of health issues or food issues. I am telling myself to go ahead and allow myself to feel whatever I'm feeling so I can get on with the rest of my day!
You are not alone. All of us here need help or we wouldnt be here. Just remember to reach out when you need it like your doing. Therapy is great but I know sometimes going makes you feel horrible afterwards. You are human my friend. We make mistakes and we learn from them. If you dont you repeat them. It sounds like your trying to learn from your mistakes like the rest of us. It just might take time. You have taken the first step by recognizing it. So your heading in the right direction. Keep educating yourself and keep healing yourself. You can do it!!