Doctors/Therapists for Eating Disorders?

jennramsey
on 3/28/09 10:42 pm - Mooresville, IN

Can anyone recommend a GOOD doctor or therapist who has experience with eating disorder patients? It's been five months since my RNY, I've not lost any weight in the last 6 weeks, I'm depressed, eating just like I did before I had the surgery and so scared. If someone could recommend someone in the central or west central IN area, I'd really appreciate it.

Thank You

Melissa H.
on 3/28/09 11:51 pm - Danville, IN

RNY on 12/17/08

Jenn, I'm sorry but don't know of any therapists/docs. But did want to send you big hugs! Hang in there, you will get past this!

Melissa

Surprise MIRACLE baby boy, Noah Andrew, born March 24, 2010

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Peggy P.
on 3/29/09 12:03 am - Marion, IN

Revision on 07/10/09

I do not know of anyone, but I would suggest contacting St V's to see what thewy say.

Sending hugs your way

Peggy

yorkiemom
on 3/29/09 1:02 am - Pittsboro, IN

RNY on 10/07/04

I would love to have the names of some myself. I am struggling as well. Jana

jeannie115
on 3/29/09 4:04 am - Martinsville , IN

RNY on 07/23/08

Jenn I have heard wonderful things about the emotional eating classes at St Francis. Me and my mother intend to register for the next session. I copied and pasted the following from the web site.

Jeannie

Emotional Eating Support Group

The Emotional Eating Support Group is for anyone trying to lose weight and struggling with emotional overeating, also known as compulsive overeating or binge eating.

Occasional emotional eating isn't a problem for most people. After all, that's what makes comfort food so appealing. Like many people, you may see****asional solace in a bowl of ice cream or a slice of pizza after a bad day.

But turning to food every time you have unpleasant feelings—or even positive ones—can lead to weight gain.

If you've been an emotional eater for a long time, you may find it difficult to stop on your own. Finding a support group for people dealing with similar issues can provide guidance for dealing with emotional eating.

The Emotional Eating Support Group at the St. Francis Weight Loss Center is for anyone trying to lose weight and struggling with emotional overeating, also known as compulsive overeating or binge eating.

This group offers support to patients struggling with emotional eating, or using food for reasons other than physical hunger and feeling unable to stop the behavior. The program offers education, as well as group support.

Upcoming sessions include:

Mondays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 5

The groups will be led by Holly Pittman, L.C.S.W., A.C.I.T. Holly is a therapist at the St. Francis Weight Loss Center. She has extensive experience providing individual, couples, and group therapy to patients with eating, mental health and addiction issues.

Location: St. Francis Weight Loss Center, 5230A E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46237

Cost: $50 for six sessions. Payment is due upon registration and is non-refundable. Visa and MasterCard are accepted with convenient payment by phone.

Registration: Call (317) 782-7525 to register. Space is limited.

33 lbs lost prior to surgery!

jeannie115
on 3/29/09 4:05 am - Martinsville , IN

RNY on 07/23/08

I forgot to add that the date says Jan 5th but the emotional eating classes are something they do over and over so another one should be starting really soon

Jeannie

33 lbs lost prior to surgery!

jennramsey
on 3/29/09 9:33 am - Mooresville, IN

RNY on 10/23/08

I appreciate the support ladies. I am too embarrassed to talk to the people at St. V's. Last time I went to my surgeons office he had said how pround he was of my progress, I have another appointment in a couple of weeks, and he will probably die when he realizes I haven't lost but 10 lbs since the last time I saw him.

I am going to check into the classes that Jeannie suggested, so thank you Jeannie. I keep telling myself tomorrow is a new day and I will get back to what I'm supposed to be doing, but then life happens, stress happens and I find myself back to eating everything on the "NO" list.

I'm gonna hang in there and just do what I can. I just wanted to say thanks for all of the support.

Jenn

(deactivated member)
on 3/29/09 12:07 pm - Terre Haute, IN

RNY on 11/21/06

I have heard the best place for eating disorders around Indy is someplace called the Lotus Group. There's another in the area called Charis Center. Good luck, I hope this helps.

Ayreka K.
on 3/29/09 11:07 am - IN

RNY on 07/17/09

I plan on seeing a therapist during and after surgery. You might call your insurance and see if it is covered. I never had seen any info anywhere about it but I called to find out about my psych evaluation and found out I can go 25 times a year with only a $25 co pay. You never know you might get lucky. Also if you go to myuhc.com and look to the right there is an area to find a mental health clinician. You can search by your zipcode and also add in bariatrics and eating disorders. That might find you someone regardless of who your insurance is.

I also used to attend overeaters anonymous. I believe they have a website and there are meetings everywhere. It was really helpful at the time, and free.

Good luck on your journey. You are def not alone!

Ayreka

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't slow down and look around, you might miss it" Ferris Buehler

GrwdDani
on 3/29/09 11:30 pm - IN

RNY on 10/14/08

Don't feel alone, I am with you. I had my surgery the week before yours and just this week got over a 7 week stall. I did fall into my old habits some but I got back on track for the most part. I don't know if the stall is normal but I was there too. Just try to remember the big picture and start back with the basics... you can do it.

Mommy to a wonderful 4 yr old boy born 10/5/06 pre-op
and a beautiful little girl born 12/11/09 post-op

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