emotional buildup
First I would like to say hello.. I am new here.
I had my surgery on 11-11-99. My starting weight
was 410, I know weigh 290. <br>I was warned that
eventually i would hit a place where a lot of things would
come up for me. I ate instead of feeling. I am faced
with that now. I am wondering if there is anyone here
who has already gone through this that can help me. I
want this out of me. I dont want to go numb again.
Other than that, im doing really well. I just have to
figure out the emotional stuff that I used to dull with
food.. <br><br>Thanks.. Sandra
December 1st, 2003 at 1:14 pm
Sandra, this is something we all deal with.
Instead of obsessing on foods, I now obsess on working
out, going to school and a few other positive changes.
Its not easy…I know. But I decided that If I had my
surgery I would make a complete life change, not just my
weight. I went back to full time university, am
concentrating on paying bills off, and have a new outlook. I
also write something positive in a journal everyday.
It has really helped me. Even rotten days when all I
can say positive is: "a cute little old lady smiled
at me". <br>Try to look at 5 years from now, and
focus on getting where you want to be, and it will help
fill the void of what isnt in your mouth right now.
Food is worse then heroin to people like us. We all
acknowledge your struggle, but it will pass once you find
your light and run with it. God Bless.