Addiction Help

[JillC878 59]

OK, my name is Jill and I am an addict. I am a food addict. I know sugar is a trigger. I am struggling.

The last couple weeks have been difficult and I feel it gain control.

I wish I had the pain, nausea, etc. associated with certain food after WLS. I know, I know....there are many that think I am lucky and in reality I know I am very fortunate that food does not make me sick. However, there are drawbacks to this good fortune. I can eat anything; if food like sugar made me sick, I believe it would be so much easier to avoid. (Please know that I am just venting and looking for support. I do not envy those with food issues post WLS; I feel for your and know that I don’t know what it is really like. I am merely typing what is in my head at times.)

I just can’t seem to get it together. I have still lost weight the last two weeks, but I don’t think I am doing it right now. I have not been tracking my food/protein or how much Fluid I am having. I have been eating more sugar. I have skipped meals and will sneak a bite of something like leftovers as I walk by the fridge. I feel terrible and guilty and can not stop!

Has anyone ever gone to an Over Eaters Anonymous meeting? Anyone have suggestions of what worked for them? I feel very alone. I am embarrassed to talk to my husband about it because I feel like I a failure. (So, I am letting all my crazy out...sorry) I go back to my surgeon on Thursday; I will see my Nutritionist that day as well. I do plan on talking to her about this and maybe creating a meal plan. I have so many questions for her and that might be part of my problem; I am frustrated by my lack of knowledge and lack of ability (or my perceived lack...).

Any advice would be appreciated. I really need help. Thanks everyone.

[Terribj 208]

I would consider seeing a therapist / psychologist.

You want that sugar for some reason - and I'm guessing it isn't because you are hungry

Something in there is triggering that want.

I have noticed that if I stay strict on Protein I have no cravings, if i add carbs I do.

I know it is hard - pre-sleeve I was hungry all the time, craved just about anything that was bad for me.

I think it's a good idea to talk to your NUT and Dr, but I would look into talking to a 3rd party to get the root of the sugar craving.

best of luck!

[greensleeve 457]

If I were you I would find a therapist who works with bariatric people. There are many reasons why you are still wanting sugar.

Old habits are hard to break. But also there are I believe a lot of people who gain weight as protection and use food to soothe themselves.

If you have trauma in your back ground that could be a huge part of it.