Wonderful :(

[devjannz]

I just got a call from my doctor’s office telling me that weight management is not covered by my current insurance, so I guess I am really on my own now. I will look into it more myself when I get the chance, but I am also assuming this means that surgery would not be covered either.

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[deepseasiren]

So they won't cover a lapband or gastric bypass? That sucks.

Kahat here..

[madame_mage]

If this helps Steve, I went on the Adkin's diet, but I refused to give up my coffee. I also examined why I had stayed so heavy throughout the years and came to the conclusion that my back ground and my inability to let go of things contributed to my weight. Once I forgave myself and forgave the people in my life who made me miserable, The weight slowly but surely came off. Its been over 6 months and I've lost a total of 70 pounds I can see myself at 145-155. My issues were self loathing and feeling helpless that I couldn't do it. Its not the diet, its also what's eating at you. Once you figure it out, take the next step!..also, the bigger you are, the faster you lose it at the beginning.

I also realised that I'm not on any medical insurance, I can't depend on my son who is doing his own thing and living his life..I had to take control. Hopefully this will spark some hope!

good luck 'kay?

Re: Kahat here..

[deepseasiren]

Congratulations on the weight loss! And you are absolutely right about the spiritual part of it, what's 'eating AT you'.

[jensolo]

I agree with all your commenters above.

I am definitely an emotional eater, and I have some serious compulsive issues and binge eating too. Just this week I noticed that I have bought three times the amount of candy that I usually buy. I'm not even eating it, it's just piling up in my drawers and cupboards, but having it around obviously makes it easier to eat improperly, and compulsive buying is clearly part of the problem.

I tried to address this in personal therapy the last few years by dealing with my underlying unhappiness, but it didn't take and I stopped going last year because I was just tired of the commute and the personal work.

I need to get back into therapy anyways, as I just realized yesterday that I'm actually suffering from PTSD.

Keep us apprised of what you are investigating and trying.

[devjannz]

Well I am sure that I have some issues that require a therapist, but for now I am going to join Weight Watchers and see if having that kind of structure and support can help me. :)