Question:
am i becoming anorexic
on may 22 02 i had the fobi pouch now 119days from surgury ive lost 126# , more then a lb a day . my appitite is non existent, like flipping off the switch for hunger. im extremely weak & experiencing dizzyness & tunnelvision upon standing . — tony N. (posted on September 17, 2002)
September 17, 2002
Do you eat? You have to eat. Your body needs fuel to live. If you think you
are turning anorexic, visit your doctor right away. Unless you refuse to
eat because you think you'll gain weight, anorexia isn't really what you
have. Either way, please sit down with your doc and tell him what's going
on. Best of Luck and God Bless!
— Sarah K.
September 17, 2002
Tony- I have to force myself to eat. I feel miserable after I eat anything.
I don't know if it is all phsyical or emotional or both. I could easily
just STOP eating all together. That would in fact be easier than continuing
to eat. Make sense? I at least try to get something in though. I don't want
to trade in one eating disorder for another and one set of health problems
for another! I am afraid that even though I am losing now, it will not
continue unless I eat more than I am. I currently get in about 350 calories
a day. WHat are you getting in? Are you at least making sure you drink
enough? Do you feel guilty after you eat? I do sometimes, and I am trying
to change that. Good Luck to you! (open RNY 7/23/02 -55 lbs)
— Shawnie S.
September 17, 2002
You have to eat to keep losing weight. I was in the hospital for 91 days
after my surgery (long story). When I was finally able to eat food again
about 3 weeks later I stopped eating anything and I stopped losing. You
have to eat to burn fat.
— Brandy H.
September 17, 2002
You've got to eat... hungry or not. If you can't eat a meal, then in this
case, I'd say GRAZE! Eat one once of cheese. Then in an hour or less if you
can, eat more. Eat meat too. I hate protein drinks, however you should
drink some. You sound as if your blood pressure is dropping to. Please call
your surgeon and tell him/her what is going on. Keep in touch with your
regular doctor too. When you are less than 6 months out it is very
important to keep on top of all these things.
— Danmark
September 18, 2002
Tony, are you getting in enough water? Often times, the dizzyness and
tunnelvision is from lack of fluids. What about all your vitamins?
Regardless of whether you are hungry or not, you have to eat. Eventually
your hunger will come back but in the meantime, force yourself. Just do
it. No excuses.
— Cindy R.
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