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I have Binge Eating Disorder
at one time I had an Eating Disorders Group that a ton of people joined, but hardly anyone ever posted in and it never took off. I know a lot of people have this issue - most have BED and some purge as well - some had it as pre-ops and some developed new problems as post-ops. but talking about it publicly? well, it's a lot easier to talk about grams of carbs and other numbers-type posts. emotions are harder but also common to post about. behavior people are deeply ashamed of are not.
there is a huge overlap with people who feel they are addicted to sugar/empty carbs. that with trigger foods they start and they can't stop, there is no moderation possible. I expect most people will talk about this.
there are deeper issues, however, and I want to get to them. the compulsion to stuff my face is something I have had so long I have had binges of meat, for goodness sake, if that was all there was to eat.
so, this is an intro post on the subject to let you know more posts about it are coming up. right now I get to go out into the Bleak Midwinter and do my job but I will look forward to seeing what folks have to say on the subject.
once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
size 8, life is great
Since surgery, my mind has been in the game, and my sleeve has kept me from such behavior. But, on this last trip and being almost 13 months out now, I observed myself with similar desires and altered behavior. Obviously, I can't binge on volumes anymore.....at one time......BUT...I found myself wanting to eat every hour or so...and bad stuff......Simply put, if I could have eaten A LOT at one time, I would have...totally.
There is no question that I felt that same "high" when indulging in just pure crap food, and those thoughts and behaviors sorta scare me. This week I've been decarbing, and it's always a bear to break that horrible cycle.
I don't think I'll ever be one to just fully, positively say a food is taboo--I love food too much and consider it a huge part of life's enjoyment. But, I am reconsidering how far I let myself get out of check when we travel (which is monthly).
Anyway, intriguing post, and I look forward to the responses.
I think I would have said the same when I was where you are - but now? I actually CAN eat a lot, if I choose smooshy foods - not exactly sliders, that sounds greasy to me.
so I can eat a big bowl of cereal and if I wait a bit, then I can eat another one. not good.
I think it is interesting that you describe a "high" when for me a binge is more like a low, it's a way to dial down from anxiety. also to go numb.
there is a lot to talk about on this issue!
once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
size 8, life is great
High Tea with Cougars (Le blog)
I remember when I first went to a restaurant at maybe 6 months post op. the portions looked HUGE to me then. now they look normal again.
once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
size 8, life is great
I definitely binged over the holidays, cookies & fudge did me in. My mind was telling me to stop but the urge for more was so strong and I soon found out that I could eat 8 - 10 homemade cookies within a short time. I'm not excusing my behavior, I take complete responsibility for what I did and it actually scared me.
I've been decarbing for a little more than a week and I sure do feel better and I also find that it's a heck of a lot harder to binge on dense protein!!! Thanks for bringing this subject up and I look forward to more discussion about it.
Have a great day...
Jean 
I'm 45, 5' 4-1/2" -- 315/272/230 -- 43 lbs lost pre-op
"Progress, not perfection..." ~Dr. Roger Gould
Breast reduction & lift - 11/11/11 (sooo wonderful!!!)
and when I am eating it I am not thinking about it: I am thinking about what can I have next.
once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
size 8, life is great
It has carried over now but it's because now when I go to parties I can't eat and drink alcohol at the same time. I have to pick and choose and well I don't always so I'll eat, drink, throw up and then be ok to drink and/or eat again.
It's gotten better because NOW I'm more mindful of it but it's still there and I can say always will be in some shape form or fashion.
MS Shell
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
so far, binge eating continues to be my problem.
mindfulness is the best thing always. never can have too much mindfulness! especially since I am learning to be a Buddhist.
once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
size 8, life is great
Yeah I can eat and drink anything without throwing up...guess I PACK my stomach to full and their ain't no room for liquids.
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
