Meredith68

I'm a month out from surgery and wanted to get feedback on what online tracking tools folks like. I see references to Myfitnesspal, but are there others that work well. I don't want anything too complex and I don't use a smart phone, so no need for apps. I'm looking for the basic counter mainly for Protein and carbs. Thanks for your suggestions. Meredith

I was banded 10 years ago and due to some band issues and then my own issues, I will be getting a revision to the sleeve on May 25th. I would certainly say that I have an unhealthy relationship with food. I would like to create a healthy life for myself long term with the help of the sleeve. However, I really believe that I have to find a way to deal with the obsession/addiction issues and the grief of losing types/amounts of food that I struggle with. I know from experience that forced restriction works, but not forever. So my question is, have any of you worked with a therapist/counselor to work through head issues? When looking for a therapist, what did you look for? How long did you work with them before you felt you had a healthy relationship with food? For those of you who feel that you had the addiction issues but have conquered them without professional help, how did you do it? What tools/tricks/skills did you work on? Thanks for your feedback. Meredith

Thanks all for the responses and for sharing your experiences. I have found a therapist in my area that deals with the whole spectrum of eating disorders and has worked with bariatric patients. I see her next Monday for an initial consultation. We'll see how we mesh. Thanks. Meredith