Counseling? Anyone?

Has anyone did counseling since your surgery? I was thinking about it alot lately. I am really worried I am going to slip back into my old habits.

My surgeon has a support group twice a month and I have been to those. I find them quite helpful. I also have talked to a therapist. My husband and I go to her for marriage counseling but sometimes I meet on my own with her and we talk about my issues with food. I have found it to be helpful but then again she specializes in marriage counseling so... I think she just really listens and doesn't give too much advice. I hope this helps. Does your surgeon's office offer anything?

I have a support group that I attend, but I feel like I need more. My surgeons office is 2 1/2 hours away. I have an appt with my GP next week, and I want to see who he recomends.

let us know how it goes Pam. I know at my psych eval they thought if I could come in for a check up 6 months post op it would probably help me. I can totally see how people develop eating disorders after RNY. since they didn't operate on our heads I think it is a great idea! I had a crappy food day yesterday (very rare for me) and darned if I didn't lose 2 lbs, told my husband I could see the temptation not to eat since I'm never really hungry. ugh. food issues. good luck! judi

I haven't yet, but so far my strong will and determination to succeed are prevailing! I have, however, reserved the right to seek counseling should I start to slip back into my self sabotage habits. I'm very aware that I have issues with food but I actually just discovered this about myself not too far from my surgery date while I was still pre-op. I'm giving myself the chance to battle it on my own first, but if I feel myself slipping, I will indeed go to counseling. Don't be worried or embarrassed if you think you need it. Just make sure you do what it takes to be healthy and successful in the battle against obesity (HUGS) Donna

I haven't been to counseling post op. I had a long wait for surgery, 10 months from the orientation meeting until surgery day. I changed the majority of my eating habits during that time. And I am really determined that I won't screw this up. I think it helps thta I am never hungry and I eat by the clock, breakfast lunch and dinner. Frankly the support I get here from you all is a great motivator for me. I do need to up my exercise again. When I was so exxhausted for weeks, I slacked off. Jen

PAM I think that only you can answer that for yourself .....i make it to the support group meetings and i get on here alot and read read read............and of course post post post...lol i have had such a struggle with eating that so far food has not been a issue for me. if i did feel i was slipping though back to my old habits i would see a professional. let us know what you end up doing if you feel comfortable talking about it to us..... i think you are doing great!!! (((hugs to you)))))

I just made and appointment today for counseling. Not because I think I will go back to my old habits, but I have been really depressed and have the feeling of "who cares if I wither away" and I HATE IT! This is totalyy not how I am. I am happy and bubbly and fun to be around. Well not lately, I just want to crawl into a ball and cry everyday. It sucks. My Pastors wife spoke with me on Sunday and it helped some. But today again I just want to be alone. Well I will keep you in my prayers and I hope you feel better soon. *hug*