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Does anyone become weight loss obsessed?

I am 2.5 years post op and I find myself getting obsessed to lose weight to the point that I barely eat. I actually convince myself that food is repulsive and I'm not hungry. Just curios how common that is

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      I would be concerned as well. Excited, motivated, committed, determined - all healthy. Obsessed is not. Good time to talk to your doctor - that's what they're there for. You can be certain that yours

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    I am 2.5 years post op and I find myself getting obsessed to lose weight to the point that I barely eat. I actually convince myself that food is repulsive and I'm not hungry. Just curios how common that is

    This concerns me. Have you been evaluated for an eating disorder?

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    I would be concerned as well. Excited, motivated, committed, determined - all healthy. Obsessed is not. Good time to talk to your doctor - that's what they're there for. You can be certain that yours will not be the first time they've heard the problem and there is undoubtedly steps that will help you get back on track.

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    How are you doing in maintaining a healthy weight? Did you go below your goal; how much?

    As stated above, seek help!

    Rick

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