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

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

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