Food addictions and lap band!

[Edivel 0]

I think we are finally on the same wave length, Rainy!

No, I do not believe battling one addiction is harder or easier than battling any other addiction. Telling oneself that one's own addiction poses special challenges (e.g. we have to eat) not only disregards the special challenges faced by other addicts but sets an unneccessary barrier in one's own path to recovery.

The desire to have people recognize the difficulty of the battle and provide support and encouragement is why I strongly recommend seeking out a twelve step group- that is precisely what a twelve step group does. It also teaches you step by step how to go about recovering from addiction so that you can lead a better life than the one you have now.

I was too sitting in a NA and AA support groups all before i was 25 and my im going to be 37 next month. when I said junkies and drunks is because that is how i saw myself. No offense to anyone esle. besides that if i have moved from one addiction to another I am now...working towards better eating habits.

[Llyra 3]

No offense taken by me, Edivel. I am curious, though, about why you object to a twelve step program for overeating but not for drug or alcohol use. If you're willing to share, I'd appreciate it. If not, just forget I asked.

[54Shirley 105]

If you want to view a program on food addiction.

Watch the OWN (OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

Tomorrow on her show, it's all about food addiction.

04-05-2011

www.oprah.com/own

[54Shirley 105]

Fair enough. I agree, people do have to eat to live and people don't have to do heroin to live, but eating more food than our bodies need is a choice.

That is correct. Unless we choose to live on Artificial Nutrients, or Some other way...

As far as being over weight.. Not everyone is a addict, some have Medical Problems.

Mine started at the age of 4 months ! I began to get "BLOWN UP". Only to learn later that I had a Fluid RETENTION problem.

So they put me on Water pills about 2 yrs. ago, and I am still on them. Also found a extremely

HYPO THYROID. I am just now getting on medication for that.

So with the band, and the Meds, and control. This will work, and I will do this.

Just wanted to add that I had a PARASTIC TWIN inside me, found out with the removal of the gallbladder, and exploratory.

It was attached at the intestines, and if it would have been on the outside? We would have been conjoined twins.

The problem was no one new about this, and I was for ever sick. As a result parents, and Grandparents were forever stuffing something in my mouth so I would get nutrition, and Vitamins, and be Healthy.

Well, it didn't work ! the twin still got it all, and I still got sick.

When the surgeon found it in my 30s, I was already stuffing all kinds of stuff in my mouth, because of a learned habit, and everything tasted so fantastic "ADDICTION" I believe. He was shocked, I thought I was pregnant with twins, then even still under Anesthesia, I thought he was crazy, until he brought me the pics with my name on them. I almost threw up. It was terrible. He told me I would be better now.

Well he was right. I barely get sick, but the love for food was always there. What to do....

My oldest son was playing catch with a baseball, and he threw when I was not looking, and broke my nose. I can't taste anything, and can barely smell bleach. So the specialist said forget it ! ! ! That's nerve damage.

So now my hang up on food is over. I'm just telling my story, but I don't have a thing for it anymore. I do believe in Food Addiction, but I also know that complex medical problems can cause anything to happen. So now I am waiting to see my surgeon next week, and see if my turtle moves. That is a big deal to me...

[malta760 0]

OK , so I too am thinking this.... I am cleared by the insurance company and am waiting for a surgery date. I agree that the band is a tool but for me therapy helps work out the issues. The more you can talk about it and get feedback the better.

I wish everyone success and never give up on this journey....

Chuck

[Rainydayz 3]

Fair enough. I agree, people do have to eat to live and people don't have to do heroin to live, but eating more food than our bodies need is a choice.

That is correct. Unless we choose to live on Artificial Nutrients, or Some other way...

As far as being over weight.. Not everyone is a addict, some have Medical Problems.

Mine started at the age of 4 months ! I began to get "BLOWN UP". Only to learn later that I had a Fluid RETENTION problem.

So they put me on Water pills about 2 yrs. ago, and I am still on them. Also found a extremely

HYPO THYROID. I am just now getting on medication for that.

So with the band, and the Meds, and control. This will work, and I will do this.

Just wanted to add that I had a PARASTIC TWIN inside me, found out with the removal of the gallbladder, and exploratory.

It was attached at the intestines, and if it would have been on the outside? We would have been conjoined twins.

The problem was no one new about this, and I was for ever sick. As a result parents, and Grandparents were forever stuffing something in my mouth so I would get nutrition, and Vitamins, and be Healthy.

Well, it didn't work ! the twin still got it all, and I still got sick.

When the surgeon found it in my 30s, I was already stuffing all kinds of stuff in my mouth, because of a learned habit, and everything tasted so fantastic "ADDICTION" I believe. He was shocked, I thought I was pregnant with twins, then even still under Anesthesia, I thought he was crazy, until he brought me the pics with my name on them. I almost threw up. It was terrible. He told me I would be better now.

Well he was right. I barely get sick, but the love for food was always there. What to do....

My oldest son was playing catch with a baseball, and he threw when I was not looking, and broke my nose. I can't taste anything, and can barely smell bleach. So the specialist said forget it ! ! ! That's nerve damage.

So now my hang up on food is over. I'm just telling my story, but I don't have a thing for it anymore. I do believe in Food Addiction, but I also know that complex medical problems can cause anything to happen. So now I am waiting to see my surgeon next week, and see if my turtle moves. That is a big deal to me...

Shirley you certainly have more than your share of challenges. I admire your attitude and I'm sure you will be successful! Hang in there!

[54Shirley 105]

Shirley you certainly have more than your share of challenges. I admire your attitude and I'm sure you will be successful! Hang in there!

Trust me.... You can bet I will.. I'm doing this again, but this time It should be successful with a different surgeon.