15 Months Postop VSG - Diagnosed w/ ADD and Binge eating Disorder Prescribed Vyvanse...

Today I was diagnosed with adult ADD and binge eating disorder. I am 15 months postop and have known for years that I had ADD just had insurance issues. Today I was officially diagnosed and he also diagnosed me with binge eating disorder. Duh, of course I have BED.

I am relieved to finally have a diagnosis of the ADD, but scared of the medication. Does anyone mind sharing with me their vyvanse postop? Is it helping?

I appreciate any help and insights. Just to give everyone a picture. My highest recorded weight was 186, I was 181.2 when I decided to sleeve, 172.2 day of surgery and i currently sit at 124. My lowest was 120.2.

I feel like I have a handle on the BED, but i know it's connected to the ADD. The ADD is not at all under control and I desperately need help with it. Just don't want the medication to open a bed of worms and screw up my progress. Ya know?

Hi! I was diagnosed with BED on whatever date it says in my signature - after VSG. I didn't binge for the first year or so after my VSG but then my dad's health declined and, when he died, I started binging in full force. I was diagnosed with BED and started Vyvanse which has been AMAZING. I was worried about taking it too, but it's super.

I started at 30mg/day but found that I'd get really distractible by the end of the day, so we tried 40mg/day and that's worked very well for me. I make sure to take it 12 hours before I want to go to sleep, for me that means I take it around 10am.

I'm not sure how the medication would screw up your progress? What are you worried about with it?

I am so grateful for Vyvanse and I notice a difference on days I don't take it immediately. It's pretty amazing how quickly it works and how much better I like my behavior when I'm on it.

Oh my goodness! thank you so much for your response. I feel much better about it now. My fear is that I'm not really having issues with BED now and I was worried if I took it and then for some reason stopped taking it I would be triggered to binge. I'm very messed up right now with my ADD so I am hopeful to have relief from that brain fog. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me some clarity on this. I am about to pick up my script this afternoon so tomorrow will be my first day. I will give you an update tomorrow. Thanks!

Hm. I think if you were worried about this when/if you stopped taking it, that maybe you could taper the dosage? But I don't know since I figure I"ll be taking it for the rest of my life!

I have a friend who takes Vyvanse for her ADD and has had really good success with it.

I sincerely hope it helps you out. For me, it really helps me to be the Gwen I want to be, instead of Gwen who binge ate and thought about food Every Single Moment of Every Single Day.

It didn't even occur to me that it will help with the thoughts of eating and food every single day which I totally have. I have managed to control my eating, but the thoughts consume me. I am excited to see if it helps. Thanks again. :-)

You're welcome :)

It's like a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders. I can think about OTHER things. I love it.

I wanted to update you Gwen. I have been on 50mg for a week now. It has helped my ADD because I have had a better and focused work week, but I have a feeling it's slightly too strong since I still have fogginess and I think the fogginess now is from the fact that the dosage is high. I am going to ask him for a lower dose. It has helped me significantly to not be completely consumed with eating and other obsessive compulsive behaviors. Such a relief. I will keep you posted after I speak with him again.

Wonderful! I'm really glad that it has been beneficial so far! Definitely tell your doc about how you're feeling so that dosage can be adjusted appropriately :)

I have adult ADD as well.

I didn't read replies. I'm sorry if this has been said. But I am not allowed to be on Vyvanse because it only comes in extended release. Not compatible with a sleeve or bypass. Adderall comes in quick release .I've been on adderall extended release for years. Currently off of my ADD meds as I'm figuring out new meds post op.