A question for those who have had weight loss surgery

150poundsofme

Hi, After WLS, the first year or years later, do you still feel or have that "need" to eat? That mindless walk to the kitchen in search of something tasty or that something comforting to eat and lots of it? Always thinking about wanting to eat and waiting for that person to go to sleep so you can eat and then feel relaxed, by getting your fix? When you are upset or stressed or bored about anything, do you want to turn to food? Thank you.

kommodevaran

I feel that four years in and I haven't even had WLS. But it isn't exactly mindless. I know perfectly well what I'm doing. And I also know perfectly well that eating isn't going to relax me or soothe me. But I really really want something tasty. I don't want to get overweight again. So I have to be careful and determined. (It's not really a struggle, but it takes commitment and vigilance.)

150poundsofme

Thank you for your thoughts

AngryViking1970

Sure do, even almost 3 years later. Therapy helps.

kristen8000

I haven't had WLS, but I did lose 50lbs on MFP in 2011. I still find myself eating to eat, eating because I'm bored or stressed. Losing weight (with or without WLS) doesn't fix your brain.

It will be a constant struggle for me.

Loves2snack

I'm about 9 years out and yes I do. I didn't so much the first 2 years. Remember this surgery is a tool. It doesn't fix our brain and our eating problems, that's something to work on while you transform.

150poundsofme

Thank you!