I think I might have some disordered eating habits after gastric bypass and postpartum, and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
My highest weight was 269 before bypass. After surgery my lowest was around 144. During pregnancy I got up to 158, and now postpartum I’m around 137. People have noticed my weight loss and I have too, but mentally I still feel very preoccupied with food and weight.
I constantly buy fast food or larger portions even though I physically can’t eat much anymore because of my bypass. It’s like my brain still wants the comfort/portion sizes even when my stomach can’t handle it.
I also take multiple MiraLAX/laxative chews sometimes if I feel like I overate or feel overly full/bloated. I know it probably doesn’t actually “undo” anything, but it helps my anxiety in the moment.
I was also taking a GLP medication for fear of regaining weight, although I haven’t taken it in about 2 weeks.
I honestly can’t tell if this is common after bariatric surgery/postpartum or if this is becoming an eating disorder. Has anyone else dealt with this?