Anyone see a Psych. after WLS????????????

Hi Everyone, I was just wondering how many of you seen a Psych after WLS? I have been thinking about going to see one, to talk about my addiction with food and to better myself emotionally. I have never seen a Psych before (except for the Psych exam for WLS) so I really don't know much about it. Have any of you gone for those reasons? Any input on the subject would be appreciated. Thanks so much for your help!!!!!!!! Your WLS Pal, Jennifer V.

I started seeing a therapist a year before surgery and continue to see her. It has help tremendously with all the changes after surgery and the reason why I ate in the first place. I have lost 265 pounds and believe I wouldn't have been so successful without therapy. Fran

Hi Jennifer, I haven't had my surgery yet, but I too started seeing a counselor once I decided I was going to have the surgery. I know in my heart of hearts that I am addicted to food and I am an emotional eater. I have been able to put some light on this part of my life and come to terms with it. It has helped me so much. I plan on continuing my visits after my surgery. My advice is find someone in you feel comfortable with. If you go to someone and you don't like their style or you don't feel comfortable to be completely honest--then find someone else. I have found that the times in my life when counseling has been most successful have been the times when I could be myself and feel comfortable with being completely honest about my feelings and thoughts. Best of luck!

Yes, I started seeing a therapist almost a year before surgery and continue to see one, to deal with my emotional eating and emotional spending problems. I think it has helped immensely to have someone to talk to who doesn't judge me. A lot of insurance companies will pay for this with a small copay. Check it out with yours. I think it's well worth the cost. Eileen

Jennifer, I started therapy last month. I did not do therapy previous to the surgery, because I thought I was OK. After I realized that my mind is much more important in this than my stomach I signed up! I think it is helping already and I plan on continuing until I feel sure my situation is resolved. Wendy

Hi Jennifer, When I decided to do it, for sure, I began seeing a therapist. He has worked wit WLS patients and so I feel he'll be able to help me learn some new behaviors and understand my overeating a bit more. Hope this helps! Kathryn

I have been back to see the psychologist at the surgery center a few times since my surgery, basically for the same reason you are wondering about. It definitely helped and I would recommend it. It is truly hard to break that addiction and anything you can do to get over it to me is worth it. Good luck.