Guest guest Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 In a message dated 8/4/2003 12:15:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, willowwa@... writes: > Since WLS I have been on one non-stop spending > binge. Actually, I have heard of a few people discuss the spending problem. Giving it up would only start another addiction, one that could be worse. I have also heard that Welbuterin helps. It is worth a try. Fay Bayuk **300/168 10/23/01 Dr. Open RNY 150 cm Click for My Profile <A HREF= " http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 " >http:\ //obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 , A girlfriend of mine had this problem for many years, always managing to eek by after blowing her paycheck/credit cards, etc. Her house and barns were crammed with tons of " stuff " she didn't need... She eventually went on Wellbutrin, and it worked for her. For a lot of us our eating and spending and addictions have to do with serotonin levels being out of whack! Neurologically challenged Good luck to you, I know how scary it can be realizing you've gone from one thing to another... http://www.eradain.com/apoplexy Cross addiction The biggest problem I have faced since having WLS is cross- addiction. You don't hear much about this but I was warned by my surgeon's office that it can happen. Since food is no longer an option for compulsive eating, we sometimes switch to something else such as alcohol, pills, sex etc. Believe it or not, my problem is compulsive spending. Since WLS I have been on one non-stop spending binge. It is getting pretty bad with credit cards maxed out, a home equity loan etc. This is so hard to admit but I know I need help or advice. Since I never found a therapist who could help me with my compulsive eating, I don't expect there is one who can help with compulsive spending. And to say just cut up your credit cards is like saying just push away from the table when you weigh 300 pounds. So....anybody have any ideas to help me overcome this problem before my husband divorces me?? from Washington Lap RNY Sept 2001 Minus 208.5 pounds 333.5/125 http://www.wworw.com Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 No super-good ideas (except stay the heck away from eBay! and only buy clothes in thrift stores) but we could easily be the charter members for a support group in western Washington. I'm pretty bad too, though I go in phases. Z Bellevue, WA Open RNY 09/17/01 310/127/140 (goal was 160) then/lowest/now http://tinyurl.com/4e3h From: Sent: Sun 8/3/2003 9:13 PM To: Graduate-OSSG Subject: Cross addiction The biggest problem I have faced since having WLS is cross- addiction. You don't hear much about this but I was warned by my surgeon's office that it can happen. Since food is no longer an option for compulsive eating, we sometimes switch to something else such as alcohol, pills, sex etc. Believe it or not, my problem is compulsive spending. Since WLS I have been on one non-stop spending binge. It is getting pretty bad with credit cards maxed out, a home equity loan etc. This is so hard to admit but I know I need help or advice. Since I never found a therapist who could help me with my compulsive eating, I don't expect there is one who can help with compulsive spending. And to say just cut up your credit cards is like saying just push away from the table when you weigh 300 pounds. So....anybody have any ideas to help me overcome this problem before my husband divorces me?? from Washington Lap RNY Sept 2001 Minus 208.5 pounds 333.5/125 http://www.wworw.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 That,I understand. I have to block the Home Shopping Channel and QVC from my TV. I can go into Walmart for toothpaste and come out spending $150.00... money which I don't have. Unfortunately, I had this problem before surgery too. I always felt that if I had a new outfit, or fresh new make up, people wouldn't notice I was fat; at least they wouldn't look at me like a fat " slob " . It's amazing what our minds do to us. Tigger > The biggest problem I have faced since having WLS is cross- > addiction. You don't hear much about this but I was warned by my > surgeon's office that it can happen. Since food is no longer an > option for compulsive eating, we sometimes switch to something else > such as alcohol, pills, sex etc. Believe it or not, my problem is > compulsive spending. Since WLS I have been on one non-stop spending > binge. It is getting pretty bad with credit cards maxed out, a home > equity loan etc. This is so hard to admit but I know I need help or > advice. Since I never found a therapist who could help me with my > compulsive eating, I don't expect there is one who can help with > compulsive spending. And to say just cut up your credit cards is > like saying just push away from the table when you weigh 300 pounds. > So....anybody have any ideas to help me overcome this problem before > my husband divorces me?? > from Washington > Lap RNY Sept 2001 > Minus 208.5 pounds > 333.5/125 > http://www.wworw.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 , I know from experience that cutting up the credit cards doesn't solve the problem. I have found that a combination of things helps with any addiction. One is to find a good support system. The second is to be open and honest about the addiction. Seems you are doing both of these well. I had to become accountable for my spending. For a long time I went on a cash only basis (no checking account, no savings accout.) If I didn't have the money I couldn't spend it. I had to get money orders when I cashed my checks and it helped me budget before I could spend any of the money. Therapy helped as well as medication. Like my eating disorder, it took a combination of tools. I hope this helps. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce On Mon, 04 Aug 2003 04:13:57 -0000 " " writes: > The biggest problem I have faced since having WLS is cross- > addiction. You don't hear much about this but I was warned by my > surgeon's office that it can happen. Since food is no longer an > option for compulsive eating, we sometimes switch to something else > > such as alcohol, pills, sex etc. Believe it or not, my problem is > compulsive spending. Since WLS I have been on one non-stop spending > > binge. It is getting pretty bad with credit cards maxed out, a home > > equity loan etc. This is so hard to admit but I know I need help or > > advice. Since I never found a therapist who could help me with my > compulsive eating, I don't expect there is one who can help with > compulsive spending. And to say just cut up your credit cards is > like saying just push away from the table when you weigh 300 pounds. > > So....anybody have any ideas to help me overcome this problem before > > my husband divorces me?? > from Washington > Lap RNY Sept 2001 > Minus 208.5 pounds > 333.5/125 > http://www.wworw.com > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 I think this was meant for the group. Lori O. On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 20:44:36 EDT PatientAdv@... writes: I have compulsive spending as well as many other addictions and it is popular to say the least and there are many experienced therapists as well as support groups nationwide. If you want to know more please email me privately and will be glad to chat. Always be Optimistic as a good Positive Attitude takes us a long way and remember our new motto " a little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing " . Please feel free to Email me or call me as I am always here for you and you have been for me. Ronit ( Row-Neet) Kalmanor Dr.Andrei SPMC New Brunswick,NJ 11/10/00-LAP RNY (H) (Cell) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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