Refused band - advice needed please

[babyflower]

From my experience binge eating and comfort eating are not assessed as the same thing. Binge eating is seen as a serious psychological disorder (but unfortunately it is often confused with comfort eating which is not the same thing) and from what I understand most surgeons will not fit a band or do any form of wls for patients with binge eating without intensive counselling first. Yes a band can help control portions, but it depends what you binge on - e.g if it's chocolate then a band will do nothing. I would say have some more counselling and then think about a band.

When I went for my band, I was specifically asked if I had binge eating disorder. My psychotherapist who specialises in eating/bariatric surgery also says that binge eating is a no-no for wls. I thought I had binge eating disorder, but the psychiatrist who assessed me said no, just comfort eating...

I hope that you can get some support, and that you can then think about wls.

Good luck.

 

[Jezabelle]

Hi again Sue... I used to live there a year ago before moving here! My mil & fil still live there. I was researching last night and found that Mr Richardson is the clinical head so I'm thinking that I could end up seeing either himself, Mr Super or Mr Aktar only time will tell. I'm phoning the hospital today to see if they have received the referal as I am so impatient... lol

 

[AA1234]

Good for you. Fingers crossed you will get what you want soon.

 

[smiler2009]

I was also told a couldnt have a band because I binge eat and was told bypass was the way for me to go.

 

[Stupid]

stupid me. good luck. i had alot of counselling . i would say go for counselling and also see a surgeon