I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom & hunger. I had 6 years of great work with my 10cc Band and then Cancer showed on the mammogram. That was like a bomb to my everyday emotions and the way I brought myself out of the pit was pleasurable living by eating gooooood food. One year later I'm told the Cancer is gone after the surgeries and my Bariatric Center & surgeon just smile and say, "we'll see you in a year!". No mental help there. (My insurance pays for annual Lap Band checkups!)

I live way out here in the boondocks and don't know where to go next. I've had an appointment with my Nutritionist, but most of our conversation was on things I already knew. The days after spending time here on BP are beginning to put me closer to satiety. . . . I've quit my late evening snacking and have resumed my food tracker. . . . any ideas on what I can do for happier healthier days. . . (it's 19 below zero and I'm housebound . . . no traffic on our road today!).

Edited January 5, 201412 yr by JOANNE M HOLL

Night time I think is the worst time for a lot of us. I spend a lot of time writing. I write for different websites but you can write for Yahoo voices on any subject you choose and they pay you per article. You probably could write articles about your experience with cancer. Thank goodness you are free of it. My insurance I have wont pay for anything bariatric related unless I chose to convert to the sleeve or bypass which is hell no to me. The doctor wants 500 dollars just to see me for the first time. I don't need a fill I need follow up. I have no issues with my band so do I really want to pay 500 dollars for nothing. If you like to play games pogo has a lot of games you can play while home bound. I know being home alone can be boring. I just changed jobs to a 3-11 shift so my worst times of eating will be tolerable. Good luck on finding something to do.

ha i have been a pogo member for 9 years. and played pogo before that. pogo is a great gaming site. i love it! it has helped many ppl with disabilities to have a social outlet. try it out.