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hello i need some help i don't know what to do

so i was so ready to get this surgery and i went to a couple apointments only needed a couple more but when i went to the psycologist she told me since i am a compulsive eater and i have anxiety that she thinks i need to work on my mind some but she said she wont deny me for the surgery

so for the past week in a half i been eating less and did manage to lose 6 pounds but i keep feeling like i want to binge cause im so starving and yes i am eating i eat probally 1700 calories a day and im working out im just soo hungry i hate it and i feel like if i don't get this surgery im going to be right where i am next year sitting here still big wishing i had it cause i need it to help me with my hunger

but i also did something stupid and didnt call to calcel my appointments i just never showed up and i think the nutritionist was pretty mad cause she left me a message but i was soo tired and over slept to call in

so what should i do ? should i still pursue it i really want to cause its not that i want to binge but i want to eat cause im starving and i know if i keep on this im only going to end up bingeing and that is not what i want i need something that will make me feel full

im really confused right now

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You aren't alone.

Follow thru on your appts

I would suggest seing a therapist weekly while you are on this journey. Only you know whether or not this is right for you but your need to have a great mindset and on teh right track. My surgeon made it clear the closet needed to be cleaned of demons or I should at least have the tools to deal with them prior to surgery.

I have anxiety and have had it for years thanks to my heredietary not too much I can do.

I see a therapist regularly and take daily medication. I have also been an emotional eater all my life.

Down depressed lets eat thru it and be consoled

Happy celebrating - lets eat and so on

REmember you can always pull the plug before surgery.

You have learned something about you, so consider that knowledge a tool to help you in this process. Thats why we have a psych visit. Don't consider it a failure.

If you are concerned about cost se if your employer has an EAP provider- you usually get 3 or 6 free visits per year and it bypasses your insurance.

Good luck-

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I would go for it! I too was a compulsive eater,emotional eater and just plaine enjoyed eating! I have found that the band tells me when to stop even when I dont want to and it has been my saviour. I couldnt have come this far without it,and now I find I donr think about food all the time,and wouldnt dream of trying to eat anywhere near half the amount of food I did before. Good luck on the journey.:)

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