Hi Donna, Your in my thoughts and prayers sweetie. (((((((((hugs Donna)))))))))) Diana

{{{{hugs}}}} Donna, it takes a lot of courage to admit your eating issues. I know I haven't been posting much here, but I am always here if you need somebody to talk to, feel free to email me anytime. If you can find a professional to speak with who understands what we have been through - that would be great. We didn't get to the place where we needed surgery overnight. And while it seems like the weight comes off almost overnight, it is a never ending head battle for us. Again, please feel free to reach out anytime. {{{{hugs}}}} Mary

Donna, The "head issues" do not go away overnight when having this surgery. They may go on the backburner, but they don't just disappear. I too, have had some food issues reappear. Things I thought were all behind me now. Things I thought I walked away from when I laid down on that operating table. Sometimes, part of the problem with this surgery is that the weight drops so rapidly and the brain just does not have time to catch up. I mean, we did not gain 100 pounds in six months, did we? Why would we think that losing 100 pounds in six months would not throw us for a loop? Plus the rigors of this new way of eating are pretty strenuous in the beginning. They let up over time, but it is still a radical new way of living. I don't know you at all. But I know myself. And I know that the gossip in my head damages me, and I bet your gossip in your head hurts you. It is not going to disappear if you get a job. Oh, those little ideas might quiet down, just like they did in these last couple years of post op living. But they too will resurface. I think you should consider your doctor's suggestion and seek some mental health treatment for this. I think ALL post ops need some post op counseling. Obviously we all had food problems or we would not have needed a re-routing of our digestive tracks in order to STOP the craziness, right? To me, the psych stuff should come AFTER surgery, not before. I'm glad you had the courage to write to the group and share this pain. That is a healthy step in the right direction. Now, get the help you need so you can put this all behind you and be happy with the new YOU. You are worth it, Donna. jean

Hi everyone... I have been gone a long time... But I have not forgotten you... when I saw ron's post tonight I wanted to add my loss also lets see 2135 + 174 = 2309! Yeah.... Who's next BONBON 314/172/147 BY CHRISTMAS IS GOAL

Well someone on this messge board suggested Smooth Move tea, that is found at GNC vitamin stores. Well I took it and it works like a charm! A cup at night with a litlle honey and by morning I am good to go! Try it out and aybe it will work for you as well. Karen