I am considering wls.

I would like to have wls I think! I just would like to talk to some people who have had wls. I really am a very private person so I am not telling no one but my hubby and mom. I need some help in deciding what I want to do. I have always been heavy all my life, but very active. No matter what I do to try to loose weight I can not. I know and can admit that I am an emotional eater. I eat when I am sad, depessed, happy, worried, angry, etc. If anyone cane help me I would love that! I am 23 years old and was advised to get into wls group. Please help I am open 4 suggestions.

I, too, do emotional eating. If considering WLS, you may want to start some counseling to address those issues prior to getting surgery. I had my surgery on 10/29/03, and had counseling prior, but didn't think that my emotional eating would be a problem. Now, eventhough I'd just had the surgery, I feel hungry most of the day--mentally and physically. I'm on a clear liquid diet for now, but it is extremely difficult not to cheat. Getting into some sort of support program will definitely benefit you at this point.

WHAT TYPE OF SUGURY DID U HAVE AND HOW DID IT GO

I completly understand how you are feeling. I didn't tell anyone but my parents and my best friend, and even telling her made me feel weird. I, too, was (maybe still am?) an emotional eater. I'm two weeks post op, and finding it hard when I get down, but I'm finding that walking gets me past that hump. I've found out that you're going to need an outlet instead of eating, be it talking, walking, dancing, anything. I think the hardest thing was finding something to replace the food. But you can do it!

thanks 4 your reply

SOmetimes we forget how we get here.I did.I used food to replace the empty feeling inside.It is those feelings we hide behind.Why we eat,why we drink,use drugs,what ever it may be to fill up that empty hole inside of us.You are not alone,and this surgery is only a tool to get the process going.I had this surgery Feb of 1996.I have been successful,but if you think you can hide this from anyone you are mistaken.Why hide?I thought NO one could see me,that I was invisible...the denial was so great that I thought if I just stayed in my own little world that I would just dissapear. I really did.If you are morbidly obese as I certainly was at 310 pounds, then there IS no place to hide.BE happy that there is an answer to all of this and you can get the help you need and deserve.SO many people may never get the chance at life ,if you have a chance and can..THEN go for it,don't be afraid,you go full force and get on with the business of life,it is so worth it,no matter what,YOU are worth it,and tell everyone!!BE excited about it!!!I did and everyone was so excited for me,that I made a life saving decision because I was DYING! I was not over weight all my life but I gained 150 pounds in one year,and it doesn't matter why I gained the weight,I just did, and now I am not fat anymore.YOu don't have to be either..May you find your way,Sincerely,Cheryl Nestor

thanks so much 4 your reply it helps alot