Weight Wise humble experience..

I withdrew from the Weight Wise program last year. I spent one week in December 2010 to take all the modules at once as I live in Winnipeg.  I enjoyed the modules and was very grateful that the WW clinic brought facilators for a one on one session. Since I had told WW that I was an emotional eater and I was taking a support group back in Manitoba. I came back 2 months later and I had gained 1kg. I wasn't too concerned as I had already lost 65 Ibs on my own. It was a big deal to the WW clinic, as it showed that I still have no control over my eating disorder. As I was working with my eating disorder clinic in MB, and the focus was to deal with how my brain deals with my emotions, instead of going to food. I also was in conflict with journalling my food and feeling with the WW clinic and it made me more obsessed with food. My counselor wrote a letter to WW to explain why journalling my food intake was counter productive. The WW clinic disagreed. That is when I decided what was in my best interest in how to deal with my weight and food issues. I was in a deep depression after I came back from Edmonton, and I was given 6 months to make changes according to WW guidelines.

I was seeing my family doctor and counselor on a regular bases. I realized that doing a journal was not doing me any good and I choose not too. A month later I was feeling better and I called WW clinic and told them that I want to withdraw from the program to deal with my issues. They welcomed me back if I choose to do so in the future. Now Im 100Ibs down but still obese and I'm still going for counselling. Weight loss surgery is not for me and I made the best decision for myself. I would advise if you are dealing with eating issues, get them dealt with before weight loss surgery.

Feels good to journal about it now...

I wish you all the best. Very true.. Dealing With Issues Is A Key.. Weight Loss Surgery Is A Tool.. Sometimes Surgery, Sometimes Councelling ect.. Im so glad that you are doing whats best for you and taking what you know and getting the support you need..

 I stopped journalling using my supports and I know that I have to get back to basics..  Only we can know whats best for us.. For Me Journalling is important. Support from my family is important.. the clinic is just part of the whole picture.. Best of luck