Gene,
I thank you for your post. It certainly does give me some hope. One of the main reasons I am struggling with the decision to go the surgery route is because I know it will only resolve the physical aspect of my obesity and not the emotional. Needless to say I was a bit upset when the doctor said that counselling would not help as that is what I was hoping for when I went to the weight management clinic.
I went to see a therapist last year. I waited six months to get the appointment and had built my hopes up that he would help me but after talking to him for an hour he said "sorry I can't help you".
To be totally honest, I am really at a loss as to what to do. I am hoping my online journal will help me sort out the reasons why I eat as I do but to date I am not having much success. Right now I am at a loss as to where to turn for help.
Your post however has given me some motivation and I will just have to persevere and continue on this journey.
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