I'm dealing with bulemia...

PeggyH
on 7/29/05 10:54 am - Northwest, NC
any one else having issues like this? I don't binge but I purge! I'm terrified I will gain my weight back. I am seeing a psychologist for this and working thru it but I wonder if there are others out there??? I am at my goal and very happy with my new self. I've watched some people I know blew this whole procedure by eating the wrong things and gaining weight back. I don't want to do that! I like this board!
Alice T.
on 7/29/05 11:08 am - Lee's Summit, MO
I am very fearful but don't binge or purge...gald youa re getting help./ This is all about us being healthy!! Alice
(deactivated member)
on 7/29/05 11:42 am - Yakima, WA
Wow...I'm thrilled you felt comfortable enough to come forward with this. I don't have this issue - though I admit, it pops into my mind every now and then. I am glad you're seeing a psychologist and if there's anything we can do to help you out, do let us know! Meanwhile I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS))), Toots
granola
on 7/29/05 12:13 pm
Hi Peggy, Welcome to all of us.....this could turn out to be just what the doc ordered for me anyway.......I hope this takes off and we can come here with issues like this and feel safe and not be concerned about anyone else but us .......... Me??? Very little bulemia - but yeah, I've tried it......I deal more with anorexia issues.......I like the perceived power behind the not eating at all. It just makes me soo danged sick!! Stick around and keep us informed and let's talk about this some more - like every day?????? J
Cheetah
on 7/29/05 12:52 pm - Virginia, VA
I wish I had words of wisdom, But Im sending you hugs and prayers. God Bless Shelia 240/115
Margaret F.
on 7/30/05 12:02 am - (7-07-04)
OMG-- SHEILA, HOW'S IT GOING GIRL, I'LL EMAIL YOU. love, margaret
(deactivated member)
on 7/29/05 1:16 pm - Fort Myers, FL
I'm sorry and glad you are getting help. Good to admit you have a problem. Hope things improve. It is not my problem, but I definitley don't think you are alone.
WendyNVA
on 7/29/05 10:14 pm - Va Beach, VA
Hey Peggy, I'm glad you are seeking help for this. I've heard that purging can cause great internal problems. Let us know how you are doing with your progress. We are all afraid of gaining back. As one of my bestest friends recently said, One-bite-at-a-time! (thanks Lei, its stuck in my noggin) Its all about choices when it comes to the bottom line, isn't it? Seems so basic, we know what to do, but don't always do it. I read something recently that said most women wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time. I began thinking in terms of good food choices, I make good choices 20% of the time lately, and it needs to be in the 80%+ range for me to be a long term success! Wendy
Larakatya
on 7/29/05 10:39 pm - Twin Cities, MN
Hi there Peggy, I had bulemia back before my RNY was done and even though I was 6 years asymptomatic they nearly did not approve me because of it. Eating disorders are very common in the Post-op community, and somthing we rarely talk about - so GOOD FOR YOU for bravely putting yourself out there!!! Before I had my RNY I thought "now why would they even worry about me like that? I've conquered this bulemia. . .it's over and I'm never going back". . .and then I started losing, and that part of my brain became so excited by the changes. I have fought a very different fight than most post-ops because I have had to be careful about not letting those old patterns/habits which would be SO much easier than before start back up. Add to that the fact that I have a really testy little pouch some days (I end up puking 1-2 times most weeks that weird foamy/jellyfish looking stuff - even now at almost 18 months out) and I REALLY started getting freaked out. But, its very different now - now I fight hard to get to keep my food, instead of fighting hard to lose it. And working with my therapist - who is a specialist in Eating Disorders - has made a big difference for me on my journey. The way I frame this for myself is that I chose this surgical intervention because I wanted a long healthy life. All of my choices have to match that decision. Rather than trying to maintain my loss through means that rob me of my soul (bulemia is rather brutal to the heart, mind, and body) - I choose to take actions that nuture my spirit. I fuel my body with food that nourishes it and helps it blossom. I take exercise - and let my body build a nice lean healthy physique. I try not to freak out when I gain muscle weight (which looks VERY different from fat weight, and is healthy for me to be developing). And I give myself patience for my missteps on the journey. I'm thinking of you and wishing you the best! Keep us posted on your journey, I am positive you aren't the only one here struggling. ~Lara
**willow**
on 7/31/05 11:45 am - Lake In The Hills, IL
while I am not bulemi****rtainly do have an eating disorder, and I struggle with it all the time. recently started therapy and I feel confident it will help. there are some great people out there and working out an eating plan for life is hard. I am learning take one day at a time. bless you and hang in there, If I can help let me knoe!
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