If you struggled with binge eating disorder or BED before bariatric surgery, can it still be an issue now? Are there differences in binging before surgery versus after? How is BED related to binge-grazing and what does that really mean anyway? Dietitian Chaundra Evans and psychologist Kelly Broadwater join me to answer all of these questions and share helpful insight for your journey.

Podcast Guests: 

Chaundra Evans RD, LDN

www.BeBariEDucated.com

Kelly Broadwater, LPA, LCMHC, CEDS-S

www.BeBariEDucated.com

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Takeaways



• Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder and is characterized by a loss of control over eating.
• Bariatric surgery does not cure an eating disorder, and BED can reoccur after surgery.
• Binge grazing involves consuming small amounts of food over a long period of time and can contribute to weight regain.
• Triggers for binge eating include emotional factors, such as trauma and untreated mental health issues, as well as environmental factors.
• Seeking help from an interdisciplinary team of professionals specialized in bariatrics and eating disorders is crucial for successful treatment. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:25 Understanding Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

06:27 BED and Bariatric Surgery

09:41 Binge Grazing: What It Is

13:36 Triggers for Binge Eating

15:57 Nutrition and Binge Grazing

22:18 Mental Health Issues and Binging

23:39 Seeking Help for BED

26:51 Moving Ahead Successfully