binging, depression and 2 yrs post-op - Page 3 - ThinnerTimes

cedesigns · 07-11-2005, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yogurt

Lately I've been having destructive binging urges at nite. It feels like I'm out of control and keep eating 'til I feel sick, and then throw up. blah. Granted, it's all "good-for-me" food, but way too much. That's one issue.The 2nd issue is that I'm scheduled for a TT in a mth - yay! - but I'm a little concerned about feeling bummed out afterwards.

I am not sure if you have ever been treated for depression, but many WLS patients also have comorbid conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, etc. All of these conditions are chemical and can be managed with proper meds.

If you were a binger/purger before WLS you will still be one afterwards. The only difference is how much your stomache will hold.

If you are scheduled for stomache surgery I assume it will be expensive. You wouldnt want to have all those costs and still be dealing with the overeating at night.

You might check with your doctor about meds to help with the binge/purge evening perseverations.

yogurt · 11-24-2005, 12:58 AM

Well, I was all worried about nothing, as far as the fear of being depressed after the tummy tuck as I was after the bypass - not at all!! I was ecstatic!!

yay! It turned out excellent.

Thanks again you guys for your words o' wisdom.

~K

coptergirl · 11-24-2005, 08:40 AM

Yes, I do believe as MO's that we will always struggle with food as a "head trip" since food has always been our drug of choice. At 2 years post op, the struggles can be there, you can eat anything you want, but the journey in the actual weight loss has come to an end. Besides the TT...what now? The excitement of watching the pounds come off is basically over, and you kind of don't know what to do, so this can cause a bit of depression as well.

Whether this is the case for you or not, it might be time t seek help from a therapist who can help you to work through these ussues so that you don't sabatoge all of the incredible work you have done. You do have so much to be proud of, Yogurt!!!

larryduran2000 · 11-25-2005, 02:12 PM

I feel for you, I am afraid that I will do the same thing.I know alot of my eating was never caused by physical hunger but by mental hunger. Let me know how you deal with this so I can better prepare my self.

Mavisavis · 11-25-2005, 02:16 PM

Bridget,

I read your posts sometimes and think about how I always wanted to be thin and beautiful. I know now, that beauty holds it's own torture.......as you said, being ignored or stared at......women treating you as a threat. I think I would even wonder if a man really loved the inside me, or just put up with me out of appreciation for the outside. It makes me thankful that I'm average. When I lose my weight, I'll just be an average kind of elfin cute. lol But I love you beautiful people for what's inside.

PlanetAndrea · 12-16-2005, 02:10 PM

you know, i found alot of comfort in your original post on this thread. its seems that wanting to binge and go nuts is a common thought for me, sometimes I do it, other times i'll drink a glass of water to make me feel full and make the urge pass. thank you for bringing that out, its what i needed to read so i don't feel so damned ashamed to have those thoughts!!!

sUzYzPLaCe · 12-16-2005, 02:47 PM

yes thank god I don't have a gun in the house or I would put it in my mouth!
Ok don't send the Psychiatric police my way I'm not going to kill myself I promise! I'm just stating that after WLS, and losing my job I have no more vices to help myself. Suzy

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Originally Posted by eyesthatkissu

The one thing I'm sure we all realize, even if it isn't at the forefront of our minds. The reasons you got fat in the first place, likely remain for years to come after WLS, and actually losing the weight. I would say that generally, we don't become Morbidly Obese because we like twinkies. Food is our addiction, and our crutch. Even though you've had such great success with your WLS. Your mind probally still stuggles with those old urges and self- destructive qualities. Plus it's just like Marcia said, depression often follows surgery, of any kind. Please don't beat yourself up over a few akward nights. You've done an amazing thing here, and accomplished the goal of being fit and healthy! Of all the people I know personally who have had a tummy tuck, no one has ever told me it caused the depression of any kind. Wishing you continued success on your journey!

rabby1 · 01-09-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gramamarc

Tummy Tuck

check on patients out 2 yrs or more

Gina · 01-09-2006, 06:46 PM

I am going through the "what am I supposed to do with myself now" stage. The other night I was very upset and I couldn't eat! I was pissed off! I think I will train myself to clean instead!

Ryn · 01-10-2006, 11:29 AM

I must admit while I have been off work my main form of entertainment is The Food Network. I like looking at all the food, and then thinking mmm i want that. Then when I see real food or smell it, it makes me nauseous.

I know I know I have issues. But they are MINE!