Hi all,

My VSG surgery date is 4/20/17. Over the past few months, I've realized that I have an issue with being in control. I'm a married mother of 3 with a full time job that is very demanding so I have to be in control of my life or things will fall a part. I feel like this need to control every situation will affect me in a negative way with my surgery so I decided to start seeing a therapist. My first appt is this coming Saturday.

This process has proven to be just as much mental as it is physical and I want to make sure I am addressing both pieces in order to be successful.

Anyone else decide to go to therapy on their own? If so, is it helping?

Shy

I think for many of us, therapy is an essential part of our weight loss journey. For me, a lot of the eating I did was tied to my emotions. The emotional eating plus my endocrine issues are really what put me over the top weight wise. I think having someone to process with on a regular basis is going to do you a lot of good when it comes to this major lifestyle change. I wish you luck

I commend you for taking control of your issues in this way. And I wish you the best on your journey

I did therapy for six months, best choice I ever made ~

Therapy before and after! I check in 2 - 3 times a year. Some may need more. Some less but Good to have objective support system.

On 4/5/2017 at 6:20 AM, shy1 said:

I decided to start seeing a therapist.

Smart, smart, smart, smart, smart! Good luck on your journey. This will help.

My surgery is May 1st but I am working in setting up therapy now because I know I will need it for long term success

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Smart, smart, smart, smart, smart! Good luck on your journey. This will help.

Thank you! I am hopeful it will help. [emoji5]

My surgery is May 1st but I am working in setting up therapy now because I know I will need it for long term success

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So happy you decided to see someone. It can only help with our success. Once the food is gone, we will have to start dealing with out ish. lol best of luck!

I commend you for taking control of your issues in this way. And I wish you the best on your journey [emoji4]

I did therapy for six months, best choice I ever made ~

Thank you for the support! Best of luck to you as well.

Therapy before and after! I check in 2 - 3 times a year. Some may need more. Some less but Good to have objective support system.

My husband is so supportive but you are right.. having someone outside of your normal life is so key.

So happy you decided to see someone. It can only help with our success. Once the food is gone, we will have to start dealing with out ish. lol best of luck!

Thank you. I was able to get an appointment for next week. I'm happy I will be able to get one session in before surgery and will continue after surgery. I know what my issues are that cause me to eat, I just don't know how to fix them. I have always just ignored the issues and ate them away. Hoping therapy will help.

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