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jastypes
on 10/8/07 12:45 am - Croydon, PA

I am an addict. I'm a food addict. I am also co-dependent. I am keenly aware that I could develop an addiction to something else: alcohol, shopping, gambling, sex, etc. I was at a meeting this weekend with other gastric bypass patients and I was APPALLED at some of the behavior. People drank bottles of vodka. It was very obvious to me that there are transfer addictions abounding, and along with them came denial and typical addictive attitudes and behaviors. I WILL NOT go there. I am in a 12-step recovery program now, and I intended to stay there and keep working the steps. On working Step 10 right now with everything I've got. You guys are my new best friends.

I need to be hanging with people *****ally understand addiction and are doing what they can to avoid it and fight it.

Blessings, Jill

WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!

RHONDA FROM KY
on 10/8/07 12:51 am - ALEXANDRIA, KY

RNY on 05/05/04

welcome to the group

Joanna_F
on 10/8/07 1:46 am - Newport Beach, CA

Jastypes: Good luck! We're here for you!

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Yvonne McCarthy
on 10/8/07 1:46 am - Plano, TX

RNY on 03/30/01

How brave you are for posting this. I am pleased you are finding a program that works for you because that is what it is all about isn't it? Hang in here, there are some great people here. hugs, Y

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DrLindsey
on 10/8/07 1:47 am - Las Vegas, NV

Welcome to the group. This is a great place to get more support!

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Patricia R.
on 10/8/07 11:21 am - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Hi Jill, Welcome to the Addiction Forum. I understand your concerns about transfer addiction. When I had my surgery last year, I feared relapsing with my alcoholism. It was that fear that got me more active in my AA attendance and program. I also had just received my Social Work license and had to be evaluated because I had less than five years of sobriety at the time. Now, I fear losing that license, as well as my self-respect and dignity. My latest failing is sex. I gave up food, alcohol and shopping (I had over $60,000 in credit card debt at one time), and now must battle this demon. One of the things I am learning in therapy is self-soothing and how to deal with my negative emotions without acting out. Easier said than done. If you ever need to talk, I am a local girl and will gladly meet you for coffee. Hugs, Trish

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marieh
on 10/8/07 8:21 pm, edited 10/8/07 8:21 pm - So. Easton, MA

Hi Jill! I'm an addict too. I have been sober 21 years and counting by the grace of G-d!! I'm also a shop-a-holic. Not life threatening, just a credit killer. I'm working on not using my credit cards but I find its' very difficult since I'm losing, and need clothes that fit. However, this need doesn't explain the extraneous stuff I've been buying. I know this is one addiction transfer in a long line of things. None are as dangerous as the drinking I used to do, but I'm not done yet. I see my shrink tomorrow so that's a relief!! I'm glad you're here! This is a wonderful, incredibly supportive group of people! I'm so glad I found it. It's been my lifeline more than once!! Welcome and I look forward to more of your posts!! Marie

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