Hello all! I am new to post but have been lurking like a mad woman! I am trying to absorb as much information as possible and have been so pleasantly surprised by how supportive everyone is. I have had my first consult with my doc, bloodwork, and am waiting on my psych clearance to set up my EGD. I am cautiously optimistic at this point. On of the things that I do struggle with is the question of what happens when you suffer from food addiction and go through VGS? I am afraid of the emotional issues I will have to confront once food is no longer my crutch. I had a severe bout of depression after the birth of my daughter which has led to this 100lb weight gain. I am looking at beginning counseling immediately and have began reading books on emotional eating. Any advice or experience is greatly appreciated!

Hi and welcome. I am dealing with that very issue. I was sleeved on 12-23. For me, I am going to need to go back to overeater's anonymous and work the steps one more time...and also get back into therapy...sigh. this was my final addiction. I am so used to stuffing my feelings w/food, and that is not an option today. This is a one day at a time journey....