Thanks!!!!

I just wanted to thank you all for the positive comments and support that you gave to me. It really means a lot. I was sort of afraid that some of you might not be very happy and supportive, but I should have known better. I have a hard time deciding what I can share and what should be private. But every time that I go out on a limb and share you guys always make me feel better. Sooo..... I was wondering if anyone out hear on the south side knows of a good counselor. I feel so out of sorts and am having some big brain issues. I can't get over this feeling of being fat. I just see fat fat fat. I am still having self control issues that are making me crazy and all this ads up to me being cranky at home. That is not what I want so I think if I could find someone to talk with and learn with it may help. I asked my PCP and he was supposed to call me back and never did. I want a good food issue counselor. Not someone that is gonna put me on meds and send ma away. I want to work things out and fix my brain and self image issues. I know that I am not the only one that is going threw all this so if anyone out here just wants to share that would help too. I just want to feel normal~!! Is that even possible? Thanks, Carmen

Hi Carmen, Before I had Lapband surgery, I spent 5 months going to the Olsen Center for Wellness. Dr. Eve Olsen is a Bariatric Doctor that offers a full service program. I met with her, and her staff weekly. She has a life coach, a dietician, and a fitness trainer that you rotate meeting with each week, in addition to meeting with Dr. Olsen. The program did SO MUCH to help me deal with the issues of eating and self image issues. You might try calling them to see if you can get in that program, or to see if they could recommend someone you can go see. Good luck and God Bless. -Karen

I know head issues with our bodies are something else........and so hard to get over...and it has not been a year for you and already your below goal...you worked hard for that and you did it... shoot don't ever feel you can not share....cos someone here surely has felt what u feel as well... i see clothes i like in the plus size now...and what is NORMAL? heck if i know...things also seem to get better with time, your not even a year out, though therapy never hurt anyone... your a hot mama and you will be and do just fine...

Lol, sorry for there being a jillion of my posts on there... my computer was having problems last night! Linda Vicory

I did my pre-bariatric counseling with Roger Fisher at Indianapolis Psychiatric Associates on the south side. He was really great at dealing with "head fat." Best wishes, Annette

No one is normal--we only think they are!! We will ALWAYS struggle with food the same way a reformed alchoholic or smoker struggles with alcohol or cigarettes. It probably wouldn't hurt to go to a support group, and I would try to get a referral from the hospital you used. Anyway--you are Meredith Gray!!! She is skinny--and CUTE! Did you ever watch Gray's Anatomy?? You look like her! She looked pretty foxy in Playboy this month too!! She was in for an interview--not a pictorial. I haven't read it yet--haha.

You crack me up! I will have to try and watch that show sometime to see what I look like. Thanks for lifting my spirits! Carmen

Hi Carmen, I know this is a little late, but I'm just back to work and tried to stay away from the computer while I was off work. Anyway, you might call the Weight Loss Center. I was told that they are getting a counselor on their staff. By the way, congratulations on getting into a size 6. That is just awesome. I can't even imagine how you must feel. I'm hoping that 2007 will be the year for me. Nancy is sending my paperwork in (again) on January 10. Wish me luck! Donna

Hey Donna Thanks for the idea, I will check with them and see if they have someone yet! I am crossing all my crossable body parts for you and praying that you get an approval this time!!! How is Jamie doing now? I hope that she has a better year in 2007 and stays out of the OR. But I am hoping you find yourself in the OR!!! Take care, Carmen