Stresssssss....... I need help.

Does anyone else find going to the Weight Wise Clinic a stressful experience?

I love going there and getting all the new info but it makes me so nervous that I could literally throw up.

This time is the worst coming up because of the fact I've just returned from a 3 week holiday, where I didn't track or do anything I was suppose to. I know that I have no one to blame for my actions but myself .  

I'm also stressed over the fact that they done a metablotic test and for me to loose weight I have to consume less than 1400 calories, frig like serious I'm a obese person and to function and work I need more food than that, if i cut back to that amount I'm hungry and then I self sabotage myself by bing eating.

I'm seriously in need of some support and advice. I have one wee****il my next appt and it seems like it's been a life time since I've been there.

God yes!  The time before last I went in there bawling my face off to Lee (my nut) and had a near break down because I didn't do the program at all.  I beat myself up over it, I was a big baby, I thought they were going to kick me out or kick my ass, I bawled at the DR and the nurse.  I am sure they thought I was off my meds!!!  It is stressful.  I gained once and figured I was back at square 1.  Thank god they realize we are human.  Start today.  That's what I did.  I went back to the beginning, to the first recommendations Lee gave me and I started the program again.  I tracked everytihng and put my ped back on.  I still struggle and I anticipate and dread my appointments.  My scale has been at a stand still for 3 months.  It sucks.  But I will go to my next appointment armed with questions on what to do to break free.  It seems like cruel and unusual punishment to go to the clinic especially to us out of Towners who have to smosh everything into one day because no one wants to drive 2 or 3 hours every day or week....so I think sometimes we have to spread our clinic visits out farther and we lose touch with the clinic then we get close to going back and get anxiety.  I wish there was a better way but I also am not willing to drive to Edmonton 5 days a weeks to do it...so I will continue to stress out until I am released!  LOL!

Relene, thanks for replying.
God my appt isn't until next week and I'm getting tummy pains thinking of it. I am lucky though cause I have a cousin that I can stay with and it makes it so much easier. I usually spread my appts over 2 days so my mind isn't overloaded when I leave there.
This time i see the nut and physiologist, then Dr Sabestian at the respitatory clinic and then the next day the Dr and the nurse.
I'm in this journey pretty much all alone except for 3 people know and all of you on  this forum. I truly appreciate it and all those on here willing to help and share their journys with us.

For sure.  I have only told a select few as well.  It's hard because no one who hasn't walked the path knows what we are going through or how we struggle.  I am greatful for this board!  You guys are saving me as I wait for the phone call to have my surgery!

I�actually look for ward to going to the clinic. But can see how it could be stressfull. Just do your best and it will happen. How long have you been in the program?� Are you taking any modules?? I have a co worker that is in the program.. so i talk with her sometimes. There are a few people at work who know i am thinking about surgery. I have told my mum...my husband and his mum. I can use all the support i can get .

if your ever in town when we have one of our meetings you should come. Meet us face to face..


Sarah

Sarah,

I've been in the programs for about 10 months now. In the begining no matter what i tried, I just wouldn't loose any weight and then finally 2 months ago they did metabolitic testing and discovered my rate is much lower than what it should be. They discovered that it's 1400 calories so at less than 1400 calories I lost 10 pounds but I just came back from a  3 week holiday so now I'm in panic mode cause i don't want to go in and have all the weight gained back.

I have most of my modules done, number 8 is hard for me to fit in where it runs every week and i have a 3 hour drive. I figure once the evening are longer and lighter I'll try to get it in.

My sister knows as she is doing this as well and other than that my boyfriend and cousin. No one else in my family knows anything about this and at this point I don't think I'm gonna tell them. They are not the greatest support team and I'd rather not let anyone rain on my parade. I'm doing this for me and no one else.

Stressful????? Helz yes!

When I was going at first, I was fine...I followed the plan, did my journaling, excercised etc...I was losing slowly but I was losing.

Anyways, about 6 months into the program I was told to see the clinic psychologist... OK????

He made me feel like #%$@*....I hated going to him. He kept telling me that surgery wasn't the answer and I had an addiction and to start eating less...OH MY GOD! I would leave the damn clinic crying.

So I QUIT the clinic!  Yup...after the long wait and looking forward to the, PRIZE..I stop showing up for my appointments. My NUT, Krista and my nurse Lisa phoned me...asking what was the matter. I told them about the psychologist....then was told he no longer worked at the clinic...and they begged me to come back.

I went back, started doing the program again with them...I got my referral to see Dr Birch a month later...had surgery 2 months after that....and just "graduated" last week.

So, with that...I owe my life to three people....Dr Birch, Krista and Lisa. My family have always been there...and continue to do so as well as my family doctor.

So...is the clinic stressful?  Yes it can be....but jump the hurdles...do as they say and the prize awaits you.

Hugs

Brenda