I was banded March 2014 and the band is helping me with the physical aspects of my relationship with food. For the psychological, emotional and spiritual underlying issues, I've returned to the 12 step program this week. I was in OA 20+ years ago but dropped out early in my marriage. I've started attending Codependents Anonymous meetings. I'd like to hear from people who have found the 12 step programs to be of help as they have learned to live without the crutch of excess food after WLS. I may return to OA as well, but I'm learning that my relationships with several key people in my life have been very damaged, and so CODA is where I am starting. Back when I was in OA, I lost 130 pounds, but immediately began to regain. I'd never done thorough work on the underlying issues, nor had I truly worked beyond the first three steps. OA was pretty much a diet support group for me back then.

Thanks in advance.

FYI The book, "Emotional First Aid Kit" by Cynthia Alexander (bariatric) really helped me!

I just want to congratulate you for being accountable to yourself. It's not easy.

There is a forum for 12 Step. Its fairly quiet bit you might want to check it out.

There is a forum for 12 Step. Its fairly quiet bit you might want to check it out.

Thanks, I didn't see it. I'll look again.