Hey rikvasen, don't stress mate.. probably has slowed her down a little but oh well, no point getting down.. there's good auto topping threads .. I don't have too much experience with autos, some around here get great results with them.. I think a dude thebeast or something similar, gets good results with autos.
Donvito, yes there's a time when topping is to late, week or two before flip and any time there after.. if shit gets uncontrollable, I guesss you'd have to count your losses and top but most always there will way to bend her into a vacant area of the growroom..
I agree with Grizz. Bend if you at all can. Bend to the point that the stem folds if you must.
It will heal and move on.
Sometimes you have to do what is needed though.
The life of a grower.