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  • operator646
    operator646 Posts: 155 Member
    Believe me you are not alone. I struggle everyday with some of my old habits. I am just over a year out and this is how I am feeling about temptation and making exceptions.
    I wish I had never even once let myself eat more or faster or unwise choices after surgery. I know we are human and can't be perfect, but letting any of these things into my life was a mistake I regret. Slowly it seems that I am turning back into the foodie that I was before and no matter how much I try working on the addiction aspect, I can not get back on track.
    I am seeing a therapist for my food addiction since April and am making some headway, but I can not help but hold myself responsible for not following the plan. Going into the pre-op requirements, I knew what it was going to take to make this work for the rest of my life but yet...
    I wish you the best and suggest you really try to follow your DR and Nut. advice as much as you are able. You will be so much happier.
    Add me as a friend if you would like.
    Paula
  • karensdream
    karensdream Posts: 135 Member
    Believe me you are not alone. I struggle everyday with some of my old habits. I am just over a year out and this is how I am feeling about temptation and making exceptions.
    I wish I had never even once let myself eat more or faster or unwise choices after surgery. I know we are human and can't be perfect, but letting any of these things into my life was a mistake I regret. Slowly it seems that I am turning back into the foodie that I was before and no matter how much I try working on the addiction aspect, I can not get back on track.
    I am seeing a therapist for my food addiction since April and am making some headway, but I can not help but hold myself responsible for not following the plan. Going into the pre-op requirements, I knew what it was going to take to make this work for the rest of my life but yet...
    I wish you the best and suggest you really try to follow your DR and Nut. advice as much as you are able. You will be so much happier.
    Add me as a friend if you would like.
    Paula
    This struck a chord with me as well. I am 8 months out, and also struggle with my past demons (eating habits). Like you, I wish I had never tested the limits. But then I think, if it weren't that, would it be something else that derailed me? I continue to fight the fight and move forward, but I would be lying if I didn't say that it is a formidable challenge, and the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I get discouraged, but I keep working at it. I am seriously thinking about some short-term therapy to help. Don't give up!
  • anninva
    anninva Posts: 9 Member
    Hi all! Add me as well! I was sleeved 1/10/11 which is CRAZY!! Maintenance is HARD so take advantage of that first year or so! The need for vigilance is coming!

    I'm like Paula and Karen in that I didn't take advantage of the beginning of the journey to change my food choices enough. Maybe not full-fledged addiction (or denial?) but I crave and eat carbs, sugar, CRAP! May be able to join an eating issues therapy group in the fall. I guess what I try to remember is that we're really all ere bc we've had ****ed up relationships with food. I think therapy of some kind is vital.

    Here for support! ????

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