superbariatricbabe

Short story: I've started seeing a therapist in the last couple months because I know I need to work some stuff out before I go through with the RNY surgery. I'm dealing with stress, anxiety, and all kinds of emotions that I don't really have the equipment to handle. My therapist thinks that I turn to food for comfort. After a binge, I feel calm... and disgusting. But calm, and whatever was bothering me is now buried under pounds of food. In a horrible way, I feel better for the short term. What makes this really frightening is that if this is why I'm eating... how can I stop? If I get bariatric surgery without addressing this problem, I'll end up totally lost and unhinged. My question is to successful RNYers: Where do you find comfort after your surgery?

Greetings from sunny & humid Virginia! First - I cannot express how amazing this BP community is. You all are so supportive and full of information and experience! Thank you! Second - I have my consult for RNY gastric bypass in June. And I'm fully invested in making these lifestyle changes. I've started seeing a therapist for my food addiction issues, and attending weight loss surgery seminars and groups & eating disorder support groups. My bmi is currently 46, and I'm convinced that RNY is the tool I need to help me overcome this. My husband and I want to have children in the next few years, and I need to be healthy. I think my doctor is excellent, he has a good reputation and has only had 3 leaks his entire career. He's very open and honest about his work and the dangers of surgery which is strangely reassuring. But still I'm scared of the surgery. The actual part where they cut you open. I've never had surgery (other than Lasik). Everything from the general anesthesia to the drain to blood clots and catheters is terrifying. I would appreciate it greatly if people who've had this procedure could tell me what it's like when you go into the hospital on that day? What happens? Do you just take a sedative and then wake up a few hours later like it's a nap? is the drain as gross as it sounds? Do they give you pain medication for your recovery or do you just have to tough it out? thanks so much!: PS> Also started my blog here: Super Bariatric Babe - I own a comic book shop, thus the goofy title.

Yes! Charlottesville- I'm still in the consult stage, but I'm hoping to get started soon. Nice to see locals on BP!