Daily Post--3/21/08

From the group: Do you regularly see a therapist regarding your surgery and if so do you feel it's been helpful and why?

I don't see a therapist

I do not see a therapist. Vivienne

I do not see a therapist.

Nope, don't see one

I have not seen a therapist in regards to my surgery. I had seen one prior to help me deal with issues that caused me to gain so much weight in the first place, but I haven't been in awhile. Post surgery I really feel good and feel like I've dealt with things but I know the benefits of therapy should I feel the need for it again in the future.

I went to one before surgery to get some tips for dealing with emotional eating. He recommended a couple of books, and made a few suggestions (like journaling my feelings) and then said he didn't think I would benefit from any more sessions. I think that it did help me.

No, I don't see a therapist either. Had to see one several times prior to surgery but not since. Jolene

I see a therapist, but not for the surgery-for the past issues I had. He really doesn't know much about the surgery and so he really wouldn't be helpful in that area of my life. I use the board as my therapy sessions...

I was seeing a therapist for marriage stuff before even considering surgery and have continued to see her now. I'm lucky as she's part of the surgical team up here so is in on all the new info Our sessions are a mix of weight issues and life issues. Does she help? Heck yeah! I like getting new info and having a sounding board when things are going less than ideal. Lori