Hi guys,

I just had a popcorn and biscuits bing eating episode and it wasn't fun, I had stomachache and nausea,

I don't know what to do, my mental health is not in the right place but dam it I love binging and food so much.

I think im going to break up with my lovely food/friend.

Any thoughts?

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Yes, sounds like you need to find a therapist specializing in food disorders. Good luck with that.

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Yes, sounds like you are dumping that food and from the sounds of it it doesn't sound pleasant. Your stomach has barely healed any, if you overstuff it you bust your stitches and cause a bigger problem

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Dumping really sucks. Usually having it happen to you once is enough for most people to .never want it to happen again.

You need to remind yourself why you had major surgery. You've been through so much. Put that junk that you are stuffing in your face in the trash and to the curb. If it's not in the house you can't eat it. You've got to get yourself together and back on track. I highly recommend a therapist. Couldn't live without mine You can do this.

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I suggest seeing a psychiatrist. I've seen many psychotherapists, some specializing in eating disorders and somehow we never narrowed my issues down to OCD. If you are a compulsive over-eater, I'm sure you are OCD in other ways as well, and not necessarily the stereotypical ways. It takes time to find the right dose/combination of medication. Personally, I had an aha moment when I was able to go to the candle section of a HomeGoods, pick up and smell just a few, put one in my cart and move one. When it hit me I started crying and laughing at myself. That scenario would have previously been very stressful for me. Seeing all the different options, shapes, colors, sizes, prices and scents. I had to examine each one and weight all the factors before I could decide, on a freaking candle. However, I have also found myself doing the same thing with food, more often in fact, because I have to eat everyday. Food just simply should not produce all these feelings, anxieties, or uncertainties. I'm 5 days out and have had a few moments when I had overwhelming cravings for something I cannot eat and felt that same panicky anxiety start to rise up in my chest. While I'm on slow acting meds, I am also prescribed Valium to take just 5mg as needed. And man, do I wish I had this stuff when I quit smoking. For me, it just pulls the plug on the damn record player in my brain and it's such a relief. So, not to downplay seriousness of eating disorders, but compulsive eating may just be part of a bigger condition that needs treatment. Good luck ❤️

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Wow I am shocked that anyone would try to eat things that we were told we should not eat again. Well maybe it was just me. I was told this sleeve surgery is a new lifestyle change and I would never and I repeat never be able to eat the following:

1. Popcorn

2. oatmeal

3. Grits

4. Potatoe

5. Pasta

6. Rice

7. Cookies

8. chips

9. Sodas

10. Sweet Snacks.

Was I the only one told this? I am following the instructions to the letter because I hate discomfort and I am not interested in finding out what could happen if I went against Doctor's order.

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Wow I am shocked that anyone would try to eat things that we were told we should not eat again. Well maybe it was just me. I was told this sleeve surgery is a new lifestyle change and I would never and I repeat never be able to eat the following:

1. Popcorn

2. Oatmeal

3. Grits

4. Potatoe

5. Pasta

6. Rice

7. Cookies

8. chips

9. Sodas

10. Sweet Snacks.

Was I the only one told this? I am following the instructions to the letter because I hate discomfort and I am not interested in finding out what could happen if I went against Doctor's order.

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Ha... Grits, oatmeal and (mashed) potatoes are actually the goods I'm ALLOWED to have during the post-op food plan.

Wow I'm so confused.

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Every surgeon seems to have a different allowed and not allowed list. Mine allows potatoes

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Hi guys,

I just had a popcorn and biscuits bing eating episode and it wasn't fun, I had stomachache and nausea,

I don't know what to do, my mental health is not in the right place but dam it I love binging and food so much.

I think im going to break up with my lovely food/friend.

Any thoughts?

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Four words..get a therapist now

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My nutrition plan allows for steak cut oats in about 2 more weeks. Mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes are also allowed only during puréed stage and then they state only in moderation. Popcorn completely natural with no butter is listed as a healthy grain snack for way later on. The rest are all no's on my list. So looks like every nutritionist is different.

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Hi guys,

I just had a popcorn and biscuits bing eating episode and it wasn't fun, I had stomachache and nausea,

I don't know what to do, my mental health is not in the right place but dam it I love binging and food so much.

I think im going to break up with my lovely food/friend.

Any thoughts?

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Find a therapist before you seriously hurt yourself. A popcorn kernel lodged in you staple line could cause serious complications. You are too new to binge eat, especially foods like popcorn.

I could eat oatmeal and potatoes starting on my puréed stage which was 1 week post op

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Wow I am shocked that anyone would try to eat things that we were told we should not eat again. Well maybe it was just me. I was told this sleeve surgery is a new lifestyle change and I would never and I repeat never be able to eat the following:

1. Popcorn

2. Oatmeal

3. Grits

4. Potatoe

5. Pasta

6. Rice

7. Cookies

8. chips

9. Sodas

10. Sweet Snacks.

Was I the only one told this? I am following the instructions to the letter because I hate discomfort and I am not interested in finding out what could happen if I went against Doctor's order.

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Sodas are even listed in my liquid diet phase post-op, provided they are caffeine free and flat, as in no carbonation. I had a discussion with my surgeon where I told him I was having a little bit of a hard time thinking of some of my favorite foods and that I would never be able to eat them again, and he told me I can eat anything I want in the future, just less of it. It's all about enjoying the things you like with moderation.

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