Ellen(Pam/Out of control appetite

[Guest guest]

Thanks- I really am a very happy person with a wonderful life. I have no

stress at this time(THank God) but I will speak to my Dr. about what you

said. I know this is probably a phase but I don't want it to

continue.Ellen(Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen(Pam,

Boy, I certainly do understand this one. This has always been a

problem for me. It is one of the things I know I will have to work

on after I become a post-op. Part of me was hoping that this

" craving " would not come back after surgery. Guess you are 'case-in-

point' that it can happen.

So, for whatever it is worth, I have been taking Prozac and have

found it to help with the out-of-control-obsession aspect to some

extent. I do still think about food but act on the thoughts less

with the Prozac. An added benefit is that while I was not an overly

depressed person before Prozac, I do not seem to get the really low

lows as often as before. Some have said that Wellbutrin has good

effect on eating urges too.

I hope, for you, this is a stage that passes. I will be watching

with interest what other post-ops have to say on this subject. Let

us know if you find anything that works for you.

Best Wishes!

Terri Hassiak

BMI 60

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=H980366398

5/19/01 surgery date CANCELLED due to " Out-of-Network " Ins. Denial

email(no spaces): bunsofluff @ hotmail.com

> Hi- I had my surgery Dec. 1 2000 and I am doing fine. I have lost

81 pounds

> and I am very happy. BUT- I have noticed in the last 2 weeks I

have become

> obsessed with eating and want different foods so I am eating out

alot and

> eating alot more than I was able to. I only think of food lately

and that

> scares me. I seem to be out of control with my eating. I am not

eating alot

> of sweets but I am just eating so much more without getting full.

I s anyone

> experiencing this and should I be concerned? I f you are

experiencing this

> what did you do to control yourself and your mind. ? I can only

think about

> what I will be eating next??? Help Please--Ellen(Pam