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Obese, diabetic with high BP; need help with food addiction
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Mar 11, 2020 | Replies (127)Comment receiving replies
I definitely know about food addiction. I am 68, and over the years, I have lost more weight than I weigh right now. I put on weight after my first child, and more with my second. My family called me fat my whole life, but looking back at pictures, I never was a bit overweight. I did put on weight my senior year of high school, mom took me to her Dr, who was really obese, he gave me a diet to follow, and diet pills. I lost the weight, then met my husband. My first real weight loss was when Weight Watchers came to our area. I lost over 100#, then my husband, who was in the Air Force, got transferred, and I lost my support system, of the weekly meetings. The next time I joined Overeaters Anonymous, when they first got started, and lost the same over 100#. Then the group lost the meeting place, so I lost my support system again, and gained the weight back, again. Then, I started hearing about bariatric bypass, and had that done 7 years ago. I lost 60 pounds, then quit losing. I maintained that 210# for about 4 years, then was put on meds for nerve damage pain, and started to put it back on again. I'm at 235# now, and not happy about it. The doctors thought I would be a good candidate for the surgery, since I had managed to lose the weight twice, but they didn't realize that the reason I was able to do it was the weekly meetings, and I thought they would have more support than the once a month support group they provided.
If it was possible to undo the bypass surgery, I would. Actually, I wish I hadn't had it in the first place, because now my body doesn't absorb nutrients, so I have to take loads of vitamins, and am supposed to eat lots of protein, etc. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place. I went to an Overeaters Anonymous meeting a couple of times, but it has changed so much, it didn't help me any more.
So, I have pretty much given up. I try to eat the things that will help me lose the weight, but my husband expects me to cook him the foods he likes for dinner, when I would rather just have a salad, etc, but I don't know how to cook meals he likes, and not eat what he eats, like casseroles, hamburger helpers, etc, We end up with more leftovers than I can use as it is.
So now I pray and do the best I can. I know God doesn't want me to keep hating myself over this, so I take it a day at a time.
This is the first time I've seen this site, maybe it will help, hearing other food addicts share what they are dealing with.
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Today I bought a rod, reel, and tackle box with some learn to fish gear. Stuff like hooks, bobbers, etc. I think I spent about $35. It's just enough to try to catch a fish. I do want to see if I can catch a fish and cook it.
@ihatediabetes You continually inspire me. Just maybe... 🙂
JK
Hi @ihatediabetes, what fun! Let us know if you are able to catch and cook a fish. Following your posts is great. Keep the adventure going, we all enjoy reading about it. Teresa
That is great to hear. I haven't been fishing in years, but I used to go frequently. It is alot of fun and very relaxing, a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes, they just don't bite, so don't get frustrated, keep at it and enjoy the experience!
Update I got my first fishing license ever in my life. It's called conservation fishing license because you agree to only take half as many fish. I didn't get trout stamp but I might add later. I also got a personal flotation device. That's also a first for me. It has pockets in it. I didn't think it was safe to wade into streams with no pfd. What happens if you slip and land in the water? Anyway it's one of my goals to catch a fish and cook it. I also want to experience renting canoe or kayak and go on St. Croix River. I've lived in Minnesota more than 20 years and have never been on St. Croix River.
As a fellow Minnesotan, and outdoor/fishing enthusiast, I am loving reading all of your updates. The St. Croix River is a nice river to get out on a boat on. Also, I enjoy trout fishing, and southeast towns in MN are great areas to catch trout (Preston, Lanesboro, Chatfield). Lanesboro has two stocked ponds with easy access parking and benches, so would be a great start for trout fishing! Good luck!
Sounds good. I would have to get trout stamp to fish for trout. Also my goal is to catch a fish and cook it. I thought trout fishing is catch and release. At least that's rule in Whitewater Park. Also I didn't get how you're supposed to wade out into trout stream and not drown if you fall in. That's why I got pfd with pockets. I also got a small plastic box that fits in the pocket. I want to carry some fishing gear. I did fish with uncle in third grade so I have been fishing before. But I got really grossed out when I saw him pull worms apart before he put them on hook. So I do want to try fly fishing. It's not so messy as bait fishing. I did make my first fly at the fly fishing class. That was becoming outdoors woman class.
@ihatediabetes You constantly amaze me! I love your gung-ho attitude. Good luck with catching fish.
JK
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Hi everybody, I'm off to my fly fishing class. It's 9am to 3pm. It's becoming an outdoors woman course. No charge. I think they know women need classes with only women to get accustomed to outside activities.