Binge Disorder?

I am hoping to have surgery someday. In my eval I had to test for a binge eating disorder and never asked what the definition according to the DSM is. My nephew wondered if it meant eating a sleeve of cookies every night or eating several sleeves and every night or the occasional fall off the wagon and have a few oreo's with milk. I did not know how to respond as it seems so personel. To me binge is so associated with guilt that I figure I am binging as soon as I feel guilty but I see others who don't give a care as they plow through bags of chips and guzzle down the pop and for these folks their idea of a binge is a third serving of Thanksgiving dinner. So, anyone know what the real definition is?

I don't know the official definition....I had anorexia and bulimia for a LONG time...So, I kind of understand binge eating as this goes along with bulimia. After I got over the anorexia, and the throwing up daily - I did not stop binge eating. To me it is different than just overeating now and again..it is guzzling, and eating large quantities of food.....Still something I struggle with at times.... While I can't physically eat as much as I used to, I will eat as much as I can - it can just take a little longer now.... Don't know if that helps .....just a little of my take on binge eating (and confession time too - as I am really trying to be aware of how much I am eating and not do this).... DeAnna

DeAnna, I was also anorexic and bulimic for years before having WLS. After I "recovered" from those disorders I continued to eat more than I needed and I became morbidly obese. I wonder how many people have experienced the same path. I also find that I still have the binge mentality. Yes, it's far less than I could eat pre-op, but it's still binging. I don't purge myself anymore, but I still battle weight gain and it's tough to stay in control. Good luck on your continued journey. I just wanted to acknowledge your message. Angela

I have had bulemia for almost 40 years, I have not since I have had wls. I am finding lately that the old binge cravings are coming back. This scares me that I will not control this fieeling and gain weight instead of losing. I hope the best for you.