18 months Post- Still Eating & Throwing up

Since about 3 weeks after surgery i started eating more of what I wanted- 18 months out- I eat what ever I want, when I get full and cant eat no more, I go throw up, eat more, throw up and so on. This happens daily. I KNOW my stomach has streched as I can get down for example- a Quarter Pounder and Lg fry before throwing up. My problem is not with my stomach- it is in my head- I am addicted to food and seems like nothing is going to stop me from eating. ANY ideas for me?

My counselor suggested keeping a food journal. That way you keep track of what you eat. I have done that for a few weeks now. I was shocked and really pissed at myself when I saw in writing what I actually put in my body. Sometimes it helps when we actually see that. It might help with the head hunger. Good Luck.

Anne, What you're doing is called 'bulimia' and is not what your life is meant to be like after surgery. You need to talk to your surgeon.

Anne Kathy is right you have bullimia, you need to see your surgeon asap and you need to get mental health help for it, its a disease and it can eventually kill you so call your surgeon asap today and find the person that did you psych eval and get an appointment quick or ask them if they can suggest someone who works with eating disorders. Dont fool around you need help... Debby

How can an overweight person have bullimia?

Anne easy eating till your so stuffed you can't move then throwing it all up is bullimic behavior. It can affect someone who is thin or overweight. Its an equal opprotunity disease. Most bullimics maintain their weight by binging then purging, which is what you are doing. I'd get some professional help. Good luck Debby