CANT STOP EATING !

[jstachic 61]

Hello all,

I would like to reintroduce myself, I have been a member of this group since my lap-band to sleeve revision August of 2013. I am by far the worst sleever ever. CAN'T STOP EATING !!!! It hurts mentally and physically. I was 224 Lbs, when sleeved I lost 60 Lbs and I felt so good about it, but no that's a lie I smiled politely at people when they complimented me but I didn't see it

This past year has been a big change for me, my family moved from Long Island N.Y to Palm Coast F.L , no support group, no more Dr.

I had to have my ligaments and tendons replaced in my elbow and my surgeon advised me that I can no longer remain in my profession, Emergency Medical Technician Critical Care, due to nerve damage I tend to drop things ....never a good thing when you drop a patient LOL. Any other EMS or Nurses out there can appreciate what I mean. I no longer work.

I am a mother of 3, oldest daughter 19, middle daughter 15 who has picked up my bad eating habits, and a 12 year old son (Boy Scout), so I am moderately active. When my body lets me.

I have regained half my weight back, 30 Lbs. It mentally and physically hurts, my general Dr and myself have diagnosed me with BED Binge Eating Disorder. Can't stop eating. I can eat 2 1/2 slices of pizza, a whole Maruchan instant lunch(cup of noodle soup), popcorn, chips. I'm sure some of you have picked up on the problem, yes how much is a problem but also WHAT. I also do not drink enough Water,what's Protein, Vitamins? worst sleever ever.

Because of the weight I have put back on, my body is very angry and lets me know it is not happy, planters fasciitis, bursitis in hips, and I found myself becoming winded.

Can I recover from this? I really hope so, my general Dr has prescribed me vyvanse FDA approved for BED.Oh, I also forgot to mention I was on medication that warnings read increased hunger and weight gain. no good stay away no longer taking those.

Im not sure how many people can relate to my problem.or even if you would admit that your having such a problem,because it really sucks.

Today is a new day I will not binge. I am also going for a swallow test and found a Bariatric Dr in St Augustine.

[Yaberhoo 358]

Why not attempt the 5 day sleeve reset and see if that helps you get back on track? It sounds like you need to focus on getting back to basics and see if you can push through it. Also, I would talk to your doctor about the side effects of this new med. Maybe there is an alternative.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

It's good that you have found a new doctor that you are comfortable with. You remind me of a child who knows to not walk out in the street, but goes out there, anyway. I think almost everyone on the forum, including yourself, are nutrition experts by now. You know what to do. You just have to decide if you value yourself as being worth the effort.

Per your medication reference. At one point I had to go back on Lyrica and immediately gained ten pounds in two weeks. I had to stop it and suffer with my neuropathies for another three weeks while waiting on an appointment with the pain clinic. It has taken me two months to get those ten pounds back down.

I am rooting for you to regain control of your health. Hugs from Chicago.

[FrankyG 1,450]

How are things like Maruchan Soup, chips and popcorn finding their way into your house? Those are garbage foods, and they should not be in your house at all. If you eat that with any regularity your sodium levels alone must be sky high, never mind your fat and carb loads!! Eeeeeek!

I'm so happy for you that you're taking back control and getting help again. I do hope you can get back on the right path and start feeling better too as you lose the weight!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

This is not hunger, it's behavioral. My advice is to work with the ED program as closely as possible. Perhaps also consider joining OA.

[jane13 2,256]

@@jstachic - welcome to florida. I am south of jax. I see Dr Uchal in jax. I agree try the reset.

[jstachic 61]

yaborhoo I have attempted the 5 day pouch test and lost 3 lbs that was 10 lbs ago:(,Im not having any ill side affects from the medication I started today, the other medications that has weight gain warnings I cam off of 4 months ago,and the new medication for BED is the only one on the market as of now,I have also tried kundalini yoga,

Miss Mac I haven't meet the bariatric Dr yet,More like the game Frogger ,me being the alligator trying to eat the frog,I only meet with a nut once or twice so I am so lacking in that department any advice would help,

FrankiesGirl that is a great question my beloved husband does the food shopping I have been fired because I try to get more fresh fruit and veggies he dosn't like it retired cop needs his donuts,and he is constantly telling me I have to eat something I cant not eat.he also gained some weight ,Freshman 15 ha more like FL 30.but he has a 6'3"height advantage.

BLERDgirl ED oh had to think about that for a moment ( I dont have those parts) eating disorder yes that I do have,I figured I would try here first.but that does sound like a good idea, thank you all so much

[2goldengirl 2,076]

So glad you're feeling more in-control now. That "I can't stop" feeling is downright frightening. Sounds like you need to shop for your own groceries, and have Beloved Retired Cop buy junk for himself and the kids and keep your good stuff away from his not good stuff so you don't have to go past his to get yours. Good luck!

[jstachic 61]

No control at all LoL , I do very much agree that I should take over the food shopping, my least favorite thing to do, so your suggesting a his and hers sides with the food? I'm going to make a spot in the pantry mommy can mommy can't.

[WL WARRIOR 690]

My son and I live together and have separate food. Early after surgery, I asked him to call me a fat piggy if he ever saw me eating his food. Of course, he thought that was a little crude. So, he instead reminds me that I could be ruining all my hard work whenever he sees me taking a bite of cake, Cookies, ice cream, bread, Pasta, etc.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm fine with separate food sections. Personally I prefer not to have anything in the house I will binge on. However, I draw the line at food shaming or policing of my food by outsiders no matter how well intended. It just sets up a cycle of shame and guilt I don't think is healthy. For me part of this process is learning how to eat and function in the real world and also take responsibility for myself.