Can't stop eating

Hi! It has been a long long time since I was even on this website and am needing some advice please. I had my RNY in 2008 and made my personal goal weight of 200 lbs. down from 388 lbs; however, since starting back to school I find myself with the munchies! I never liked school as a young person because of always being made fun of for being fat but now I am no longer being made fun of so I do not understand the wanting to eat all of the time! I am not attending any support groups due to cir****tances with OH and some of the women on the Indiana board. Plus I have since relocated and do not know where one is in my area. Is there a way to find out when and where these groups meet without posting the question on the local OH forum? There is a bariatric surgery center located in the large town about 1/2 hour from here but as far as I know it is not affliated with the center in which I had my RNY done. Help with advice on what to do! Thanks!

Hi there,
I am sorry you are struggling.  I am so happy with my PA forum, and the support available to me, I can't imagine what you are going through.

I would contact the bariatric surgery center that is half an hour from you, and see if you can participate in the support group there.  I had my surgery at a Barix Clinic and our support group is open to anyone who had WLS, regardless of where you had surgery.

The only other suggestion is to attend Overeaters Anonymous.  I know people on the PA Forum who go there for support with food quantity and food choices.  OA is a 12 Step program patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous.  I attended there for many years prior to my surgery.  I hope to go back after I get solid in my AA program, as I relapsed with alcohol one year out of surgery.  I need to get more entrenched with my AA program before I branch out.

Hugs,
Trish

Don't know what to tell you, Michelle. I'm having the same issues ... moving a long distance from where I had my surgery, plus, I never really went to my bariatric center's support group back in Michigan. I regained 30 pounds over the past two years and really need to take it off. I want to join Weigh****chers but didn't have enough money this paycheck, so maybe next one. I understand WW has changed its points program to make it more "bariatric friendly."

Michelle, the only support I get is from my friends online and my friend Mary Kay back in Michigan. So if you need support, here I am.

Good morning!!  So funny that I just got home from work, logged on and see this topic.  My DH & I had this very discussion in the car this morning while working.  I'm 2 yrs. April out from RNY and I've gained 30 lbs. already!!  I never got to my goal weight which is 180, hell I'd be excited if I hit the 200 mark!!  Anyway, my eating has gotten way out of control.  I've developed RH this past year and I'm lost as a goose!!  When I think I've got it under control,my bs drops and I have to eat.  So, this morning I told my DH that I was going to discuss a sleeve revision with my surgeon.  DH is dead set against it.  Scares him to death.  Not even sure if my surgeon would even consider it at this early out but I can dream.  Anyway, DH is being nice and supportive, as he should be, said we'd get all carbs out of the house.  I told him that it wasn't fair to my family to do that and he said it didn't matter, they'd do it.  Eileen, I joined WW 3 wks. ago and I've lost 1 lb. but would have lost more if I had stuck to their program.  I'm out of control, BAD!!! 

Cindy

 I am in the same boat as you. I have moved from MN to Iowa. I now live with my daughter and two grandchildren. My weight is going up instead of down. I am almost 4 years out from RNY.

My daughter is a great cook but that isn't the problem. It is all the stuff the kids have....munchies etc.. It is everywhere. I am very depressed and so I snack more. Haven't been watching my protein like I used to either. I am faithfully taking my vitamins and calcium....getting plenty of water in to.

I hate what I am doing but just can't seem to get a hold of it. I have checked and there are no good support group near by.I had an awesome support system in MN.

I babysit my 4 year old granddaughter from 7:30 AM -6:00 PM Monday through Friday. I am having a hard time just getting in to see a regular doctor much less Bariatric, over an hour away. By the time we finish diner and clean up it is 7:30-8:00 PM. I go to my room to relax and am usually in bed by 9:00. I am totally physically and emotionally exhausted by then and don't care what I do if anything at all.

Believe me this is not the life I am used too!! I used to work part-time, walked 3 miles every morning, and was never home!! Quite a huge change!!

I need to get this straightened out  NOW!!

Hugs....connie d

Hi! I'm not sure that this is a good option for you but it came to my mind after my psyc dr told me that in my area there is a support group, not affiliated with the hospital, but made up of people just like me who don't have the cash to pay for the support offered in the wellness center. I'm wondering and suggesting that you start your own group. Maybe there are others in and around your area that could get together even just once a month at your home or a central location. Just a thought. I wish you well.

Thanks for all the enouraging words! Eileen I know that I could give you a call and may do that soon, but, I just need to take control of this problem. The problem with the support group is that I am not sure if I could make it because of the work/class schedule that I have. I know that the main reason I am eating all the time is that I am sitting here in front of a computer or sitting because I have to study. When studying I am going back to when I was in school as a child. I hated it! I still don't like it! It is all about the stress and the depression that I am experiencing from the loss I have experienced over the last 5-10 years. I just wish I could study without sitting! But there is no way to do that. This summer session hasn't been as bad as last semester. Next semester is going to be back to being worse because of taking anatomy and physiology! I have to study almost constantly! I guess I will check out the support group in my area. The only thing with that is the horrible time I had on the Indiana Board here on OH there are some of those people in my area and I am afraid how I will be treated. Same with starting my own support group. Also there would be alot of time involved in starting my own and that is something I don't have with work and school. Thanks again for the advice! Good luck to each and every one of you!