[wsbizwsa]

Okay! I found a place that prescribes HCG injections and follows Dr. Simeons protocol. It's laser hair removal spa that kinda does a little of anything, but what caught my eye is they mentioned Dr. Simeon in their add and they are not a clinic. They just do blood work and if your okay, they sell you the injections, no pushing of "their" diet or food. The next questions are a little odd but please bare with me. I am still wondering if I can do this.
I am a binge eater. I have tried the lap-band, phentermine, and atkins-paleo. My appetite or emotions eventually get the best of me and I binge until it hurts. I have been unemployed since January and my binges have gotten worse. I hate how the phentermine effects me and the lap band never worked.
I understand HCG stops the hunger but I am praying I wont want to eat due to emotions. I was even thinking of seeing a hypnotist at this time.
Also, I have a long distant boyfriend. I am going to see him in two weeks and I dont want to tell him I am doing this. This period will be right in the middle of the VLC diet. He will want to go out to eat, and I will need to eat very low calorie. How does anyone handle this.
Also some say this is easy yet not easy. If your appetite is gone that makes it alot easier correct? Thanks so much for your patience.

[Gymnarnemia]

There's a thread entitled "Binge Eating and the HCG Diet" on the medical conditions board that might have some helpful information, suggestions and support for you.

I think this diet is both easy and hard. It is easy because you aren't hungry. But I don't usually eat because I'm hungry. I eat for a variety of other reasons and those issues are hard to deal with. Having no appetite makes it much easier, but you'll still have emotions. You'll have to commit to this and come here for support. I would suggest finding other activities to do other than eating. I also would suggest journaling when you want to eat to try to identify the situations and emotions that set off your binges. Find someone to talk to to help you through this, either a live person or an online support group.

As for eating out, it is tough. When you eat out, order fish or chicken breast cooked with no oil. With that, have some lettuce or other approved vegetables that are steamed with no butter, oil or fat. I think seafood restaurants are the easiest for me to eat at.

Best wishes to you. I do think you'll be more successful because you are recognizing your challenges ahead of time instead of just jumping into this blindly.