has anyone ever gone from one eating disorder to the extreme other?

When I was in high school, I would make myself vomit and take exlax to make myself stay at a decent weight. I did this for about 3 years. I never considered it an eating disorder because it was not as extreme as some cases that I have seen. I only did it when I would eat really fattening stuff (at least 2 or 3 times a week). I realize now, as I am ready to have this surgery, that it was a disorder, and I went from one extreme to the other (being morbidly obese). I really just want to be healthy. I guess my question is, has anyone developed bulemia or anorexia from this surgery? My Dr. is aware of all this, and I feel very confident that I will do this right. I have a family now think about. Is it possible I may need counseling during my journey?

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