While there are no absolute contraindications to bariatric surgery, relative contraindications do exist. These include severe heart failure, unstable coronary artery disease, end-stage lung disease, active cancer treatment, portal hypertension, drug/alcohol dependency, and impaired intellectual capacity. Is bariatric surgery good for binge eaters? Bariatric Surgeries The operations may make the stomach smaller and also bypass…

The good news: it’s a resounding yes. So that your body doesn’t get used to a routine and your metabolism stagnate. So that you don’t feel deprived of the goodies. So that on the other days you CAN stick to your plan. How do you cut without binging? Ditch the diet. Fad diets can often…

Some health experts may consider isolated episodes of binge eating to be normal. But if a habit of binge eating starts to have a significant impact on your life, it should be cause for concern. What is a true binge? Binge eating is when you eat a large amount of food in a short amount…

When you consider the protein and fat calories that remain, that would equal about 1,600-1,700 calories remaining for weight gain. Your body might decide to store more those calories, subtracting an additional 1,000 calories or so to become fat. That means you would potentially gain 0.3-0.5 pounds of fat. How do you stop night binge…

This can allow gastric contents to leak out from the sleeve and into the abdominal cavity. Most of the time when this happens it results in a small fluid collection, or “abscess”, next to the sleeve. The risk of a staple line leak after bariatric surgery is low, in most publisehd studies around 1-2%. Can…

The absorption process begins around 3-6 hours after eating. “Nutrients get absorbed as the food is broken down, with the majority of nutrients being absorbed in the small intestine, where they’re then transported into the blood stream,” McLeod explained. How effective is purging after a binge? Purging isn’t effective at getting rid of calories, which…

Overeating causes the stomach to expand beyond its normal size to adjust to the large amount of food. The expanded stomach pushes against other organs, making you uncomfortable. This discomfort can take the form of feeling tired, sluggish or drowsy. Your clothes also may feel tight, too. Can an eating disorder make your back hurt?…

So fibbing about your actual weight isn’t an issue here. Epidemiologists have observed that the average person typically puts on 1 to 2 pounds a year from early adulthood through middle age. The CDC’s numbers show that much of the increase is concentrated in the 20s, for men and women. How often do you have…

You’re not ready until you’re ready. So, if you have binge eating dreams — or any dream that brings your illness back to life — remember that, no matter where you are in your recovery, you have come a long way and have learned many lessons. You don’t ever have to go back. What is…

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), a person may have binge eating disorder if they binge eat at least once per week over a period of 3 months. Factors that may signal binge eating can include: eating large quantities of food in a short period of time (for example, within a 2-hour period)…

Food Sobriety is an eye-opening look at weight-loss, nutrition, food politics and food culture. I recommend it to anyone looking to lose weight, eat healthy and/or learn more about nutrition. He also takes an insightful and deep look at the intersection of culture, food, and the business of food. How do I deal with a…

Symptoms of Withdrawal If you’ve taken Adderall for a long time or have misused it, you might have one or more of these after you stop: Depression, irritability, or other changes in mood. A hard time sleeping. Unusual tiredness (fatigue) How do I stop the urge to binge on? Play a game you really enjoy.…

“Studies have found that people more likely to graze include males, people who are overweight or obese, are of a white background and have higher income levels,” she says. Grazing often involves – but is not limited to – the consumption of high-energy, nutrient-poor foods. What is the difference between snacking and grazing? Snacking is…

Binge eating episodes must also exhibit at least 3 of the following characteristics: consuming food faster than normal; consuming food until uncomfortably full; consuming large amounts of food when not hungry; consuming food alone due to embarrassment; and feeling disgusted, depressed, or guilty after binging. What is episodic binge eating? According to the American Psychiatric…

The benefit of using Contrave (the combination of Wellbutrin PLUS naltrexone) is that Wellbutrin can reduce the number of binge eating episodes while naltrexone works to reduce the hormone imbalances caused by previous binging. Is there medication for food addiction? Psychiatrists and drug therapy. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any…

Artist Statement: This painting depicts the NEDA symbol, which was originally created by the National Eating Disorders Association. The symbol represents awareness, hope, and recovery for eating disorders. How can you tell if someone is binge eating? Eating unusually large amounts of food in a specific amount of time, such as over a two-hour period.…

The higher weight is simply the mass of undigested food in your belly. Even if you wake up the morning after a binge and weigh more, realize that the excess salt in your binge food likely caused serious water retention — which reflects as added pounds. How long does water weight last after binge? It…

Compulsive eating before a period can sometimes indicate premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This more severe form of PMS affects up to 5 percent of women of childbearing age. PMDD can cause symptoms of depression, mood changes, and food cravings or binge eating. Does binging affect your period? Results. Women who reported lifetime binge eating were…

Study suggests it’s OK to indulge once in a while That study suggests that the duration of a bout of overeating can affect how the body adapts glucose and insulin processing when calorie intake increases. In other words, your body works harder when it detects that you’re chowing down on a buffet. Why do I…