Question:
What happens if you binge?

I'm an emotional eater; when I'm angry, depressed, anxious, etc. I sometimes eat until I've made myself so sick that I have to vomit because I'm so full. I know that a binge is a response to stress. Has anyone who's had surgery binged? What heppens? Do you immediately get sick? Thanks for the help.    — Denise S. (posted on March 22, 2001)

March 22, 2001
This surgery is designed to limit the amout consumed. If you binge, you will vomit. However, if you continually push it, you may stretch your pouch or disrupt your staple line. You must STOP using food as a crutch! This surgery is only one part of the process. You must make peace with food. As long as you recognize that you have emotional issues with food, it may be a great idea to seek psychological assistant to help you come to terms with emotional eating. Best of luck.
   — Jeannet