Weight gain

[s0ggys0cks]

Hi all been a while since been on here update ankle finally better not swelling anymore only cold weather to deal with now other problem I have I really can't stop eating this is a big problem for me as I'm only 5ft 2 and shrinking but it's like I'm addicted to food ? Has anyone else came across this problem tried slimming world and put more weight on was so embarrassed I stopped going I know I'm not as mobile now but omg I now have sleep apnea question for you has anybody had gastic band of any sort feel this is my last resort here

[Barnclown]

Hello soggysocks: I'm glad your ankle break is healing ok. Well done! But oh dear, am so sorry you're struggling with your weight. Have you talked to your GP about this struggle? My GP just referred me to a nutritionist because of my lower GI probs...your question makes me wonder whether you might benefit from seeing a nutritionist too. Perhaps talking to your GP & seeing a nutritionist might help you learn more about the route you need to take in order to qualify for treatments like the gastric band.

Take care and good luck 🍀🍀🍀🍀 coco

[Lupiknits in reply to Barnclown]

Emotional eating/compulsive eating - whatever anyone wants to call it, is a real problem, and combined with physical problems makes it much worse. I very much hope you can get your GP to help.

[Barnclown in reply to Lupiknits]

Lupiknits is right. When I was much younger I struggled with emotional compulsive eating for several years....I was lucky to get good really counselling which helped greatly

[s0ggys0cks]

Thank you both for your comments I really have tried to slim but to no avail and am not making any excuses when I say this but I have stopped smoking and taste buds have came back to life as well as this I have been too as what I thought a food class but they were all just talking about things that had nothing to do with food which left me feeling very frustrated me and food have become a very vicious circle

[Barnclown in reply to s0ggys0cks]

When I was trying to sort out my eating prob, I had to try a few different approaches before finding what works for me. Courage: you'll get there. And your GP practice staff really should support & encourage you in this...they'll be impressed by how hard you've been trying already. 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[s0ggys0cks]

Thanks barnclown will try approach them again just feel awful when they say the usual bla de bla lose weight easier said than done gentle hugs