WLS Success-through Powerful Positive Attitudes
7th week in IOP eating disorder program....
Well it has been a few weeks since I have blogged because I have been totally swamped and trying to juggle everything. I just completed 7 weeks of program and I am proud of my progress so far and my mindset is changing for the better. I am not freaking out because I can’t do it all and make changes as quickly as I thought I would or would like to.
I have been focusing on philosophy of program of 3 meals and 3 snacks and making my eating disorder of binging a 3rd person and talking to it and telling it I am stronger than it and that I will win and I do not need it any longer and that I will not let my Eating Disorder dominate my life any more. It is a sick relationship and our therapist or director of program is helping us to see just how dependant we have been with our relationship with food. We treat food like a friend. I am sure some of you can relate. In the last couple of weeks it has been compared to an abusive relationship and being kidnapped and beginning to love the kidnapper even though the kidnapper is abusing you. These illustrations have really helped me to have a break through this week. Everyday I am getting stronger and talking to my ED and letting it know I am done letting it get the best of me and I will learn how to survive without it. I can't explain to you how hard this week has been but wow it is refreshing to get it out. I am getting better with less weigh ins and I do believe not counting calories is good for me at this time. I am using the sheets from my program to log my food. If any of you want me to email you a copy of this sheet let me know. They are very useful to me by letting me hash out thoughts and feelings and how they relate directly to relationship with food.
I have been averaging 2 binges a week for the last 2 weeks which is good and I am really getting down some of the new philosophies of the eating disorder program and they are working for me too. I have lost 7 of the 12 pounds I gained since program and this is what she told us. She said it would get worse before we started to get better and heal ourselves of the many demons we have been holding on too for too long.
I have been swamped these days and sometimes it can be very overwhelming. But I am hanging in there. It is worth the effort. I am getting much needed help.
I hope to get back to the health club at least twice a week starting next week. I am managing to do on average 30 to 45 min of exercise everyday. And that is better than nothing.
Hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
I feel it is important to share this because as me and you have discussed the struggle with COE and binge eating does not end for many after WLS and I want people to seek additional help for themselves if they need it. Many are not aware of the many programs out there and that many insurances cover much more than they use to for mental health these days. So good hearing from you and hope you are doing good. Thanks for your support and for believeing in me. I just got more good news today. We switch insurance in January 2012 and my new provider covers most of the cost of the program also. Now I just have to pray I keep my job another six months so I can complete program. I had intially wanted to wait to start the program in January but went ahead and started it in Sept in case new provider did not cover IOP programs. Yippee!!
Hugs, Molly
Molly
Hi Molly,
I'm a bit late in sending this but I want you to know that I am really proud of you and the awesome stand that you're taking to overcome your ED!! You're very inspiring to all of us.
I would love to have a copy of the sheet you mentioned. If you could, please email it to me here at OH.
Thanks so much and keep up the excellent work!
Donna
Please send it to [email protected]. Sorry, I don't know if you can send an attachment in the OH email. I didn't think about that.
Have a GREAT weekend!
Donna :)