I just got another e-mail from a very good friend asking me for some help with their Food Addiction. I get asked that a lot. My short answer is no. I never say it meaning to be rude by not sharing "my secret", because I am, and always will be an addict.
Although I've maintained my body weight of 180 pounds for nearly two years, it's mostly due to medical science. My stomach went from the size of a football to the size of an egg and I simply can't eat as much as I used to. When I eat to much I don't feel good. I choose to feel good 99% of the time, but I do have my weak moments. I am very grateful for the success that I have had, but I am also very aware that I could fall off the wagon at anytime and start gaining weight.
It's easier for me to have a conversation with someone who has had a Gastric Bypass procedure and needs a little helping jump-starting their program again. It's usually someone who is many more years out than me. Although they may appreciate my help, I appreciate theirs much more. They help keep me on track.
As for my friend who recently asked me for help I can only suggest that they read my previous posts. I am always very open and honest. I know how they feel, and I do feel their pain. I have lost and gained more than a thousand pounds in my adult life. I struggled with the all of the feelings that go with being obese since I was in junior high school and shopping in the "husky" section. I had my GB after a lot of thought and prayers, but as I said before, I am and always will be an addict. I fight it every day. As far as my food addiction goes I'm doing OK...today. On the days that I decide to use all of the tools in my box
As far as deciding upon having a GB procedure, I can give you my thoughts on that. Do the research and decide if it's for you or not.
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