We are thrilled to announce that our amazing Clinical Psychologist, Dr Carmel Harrison, has co-authored an insightful article with Riccardo Della Grave M.D., published in Psychology Today!
The article, titled “Loss of Control Eating After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,” explores the psychological aspects of Loss of Control (LOC) eating that often follow metabolic and bariatric surgery. LOC eating involves feelings of being unable to stop or control the type or amount of food consumed, and it is associated with emotional distress, recurrent weight gain, and disordered eating behaviours.
The article highlights the key psychological mechanisms—such as mood changes, unrealistic weight expectations, internalised weight stigma, and dysfunctional dieting—that contribute to LOC eating. It also emphasises the importance of personalised psychological support to help individuals break the cycle of disordered eating and improve their post-surgery outcomes.
We highly recommend reading this informative article to better understand the complexities of LOC eating and the critical role of psychological support in recovery.
Read the full article here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/eating-disorders-the-facts/202409/loss-of-control-eating-after-metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery