emotional eating

Does any one know of a good psycologist in western Washington that deals with emotional eating issues. I am looking for someone who can help get me going in the right direction in learning to deal with the emotional side of things. Thanks Sharon

I don't know. I am meeting with a psychologist that my surgeon reccomened as part of their pre-req for surgery, and if she is good, I'll let you know. Alternatively- if you find someone, I'd love to know that too! Michelle

Hi Sharon, I cannot recommend a psychologist, but I can recommend some CDs. They are made by a successful WLS (Lap Band) Nurse, and a professional counselor. They are very highly recommended by many of the WLS patients from Dr. Kuri. I am sure they are just as applicable to RNY, as the base emotions are the same regardless of which WL tool we have chosen to help us conquer the obesity. I do not yet have them myself, but am planning on getting them soon. I am still new to the whole WLS so I am still losing, the emotional eating hasn't really kicked in for me, but I know that it will.... I just haven't had the triggers yet. http://www.bandsterme.com/ is the website that you can go to to read about the CDs and to order them. Good luck and in the meantime lean on us! If you need a buddy to call email me and I will give you my phone number. Blessings, Strength, and Peace Kelly

Our support group had a wonderful guest speaker that *really* hit on such topics... This is the information I have on her... Peggy Nast-Hayes (206) 275-3225 [email protected] ? I know she does counseling and groups. I don't know much about her specific services, but I cerainly enjoyed her presentation. CBT and Behavioral Skills Training for Compulsive Overeaters, Binge Eaters and Chronic Dieters." Group will meet from 4:30-6 on Fridays. Mercer Island. CBT and Behavioral Skills Training for People who are Either Pre- or Post-Gastric Bypass Surgery. Wednesday 5:30-7:00. Mercer Island. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+professional+profile+Peggy+Nast+Hayes+d bds.html Hope this helps! Nancy

Sharon -- I know of an excellent psychologist that specializes in food/eating issues. I am working on my own emotional eating issues with her! Her office is in Kirkland -- her name is Merrie Day and her website is http://www.day-drummy.com/ Good luck, Sharon! --Kristin