Support groups other than WLS groups

[laurenella82 625]

I know a lot of people see therapists to deal with different issues, including food addiction.

I attended an FA meeting today with my mom and I have to say, some of their stories were EXTREME!! One lady told me that she used to go get fast food (a lot of it) then wait outside in her car for a shift change and then go back for more. There were others more extreme but her story stood out to me most because I can sort of relate. I used to hide fast food bags in my car so my mom wouldn't see....a behavior I learned from her when she didn't want my dad to know we didn't bring him anything to eat lol! What I didn't really think about is the addiction part of it. I would never have considered calling myself an addict until today.

Also there is a book (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous) that tells stories. I have only read excerpts from the book but there is a surgeon who started recommending this program for her WLS patients. In her experience, the patients who are in the FA program have a higher success rate than those who are not.

I was wondering if any WLS patient has benefited from going to FA or FAA meetings?

[Elode 8,093]

@@laurenella82 I've never even heard of any of that.

[laurenella82 625]

I had not heard of it either. My father is in a 12 step program and FA is another one. My guess is he found out through one of his meetings. It was very helpful to me today. I told my mom I was kind of nervous about the surgery and allowing myself to think I would mess it up but after the meeting I realized that it was another tool to help me on my journey.

It may not be for everyone, and that's fine but I think it's worth looking into. the website is www.foodaddicts.org if you are interested in learning more.

[Elode 8,093]

@@laurenella82 Thank you for sharing.

[laurenella82 625]

My pleasure!