I have come to realize that food for many people including myself has become an addiction. This is something that many don't take seriously. Just like any other addiction, there will be moments of wanting to relapse and just give into the need to fulfill the emptiness. I have doubted myself over having this operation. Food was always my comfort in the happy moments and the sad. My mind has to learn how to function in this new life that I have chosen to live. It may not be an easy journey but it's the healthy way. Many of us will struggle and the too is ok, but I truly believe that we all choose this journey to be healthy and we can and will overcome it. I'm nervous, excited, and scared, but ready for a new beginning.

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start now to find other ways to self soothe. take part in the support groups post here go to therapy or overeaters anon. it is a lifelong struggle but we manage it one day at a time. the surgery is wonderful and I can not eat but a small portion at a time ( im 10 years out) however I can start to graze if I don't watch it and at times have to struggle with food thoughts and cravings. you CAN do this

I'm seeing an eating disorders specialist for just this reason. I hope that it will help me to wrap my head around everything and learn to be more mindful of my eating.

I had a problem as a teenager and as I got older u could see traces of past behavior. I am thankful kful to recognize signs and don't fall back into a pattern. It's a slow process but one worth sticking get to.

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You are 100% correct. I never realized how bad the addiction was/is. I have been doing great since my RNY surgery but now some things have happened and I just want to crawl into food and just eat until I forget. I know it will get better but as always, it will be a challenge.

I still grapple with food addiction. I was never one for alcohol or drugs (not even prescribed sleeping drugs). I have a hard time sleeping, but when I ate a big meal, I'd sleep like a baby, hence food became my comfort, my relaxer, my natural sleeping pill. Like any addiction, it is difficult to overcome. Since wls, like you said, it's better, but we just have to stay focused to be successful.

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