Last month, I weighed a good 125lbs. I weighed myself tonight, and I weigh 100lbs.
I am not overly tall, and more on the short side I would say. But I am underweight now. (They say 115 for my height, 5'3).
I can't eat. I have been living on ginger ale, soda crackers, and on occasion, alcohol. I TRY to eat but it PHYSICALLY HURTS to. After I eat, I am usually puking, (not binging and purging, I just feel sick after.)
So, I am wayyyyyyy stressed out, there is so much going on. But I want to stay healthy in the midst of things. I WANT to eat and enjoy food as I always have.
I am starting to look sickly. Any suggestions?
Losing too much weight.
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Mon, 2004-05-24 01:39
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Losing too much weight.
Have you gone to your doctor about it? My friend spent a year in hospital as a kid, 1/2 of that in a psych ward because she couldn't eat and after all that it turned out to be an ulcer. If eating physically hurts there could be a similair underlying cause.
i would agree that you should talk to your doctor... it could just be all the stress your under. maybe slowly trying to eat??? saying you feel sick afterwards makes me think its probably a psycological problem... talk to your doc hun...
If this is an actual, physical pain that is preventing you from eating, there is a good possibility it's an ulcer, and you probably ought to have an upper GI to find out.
I also struggle with weight.. mine hovers around 100 as well. Although I'm a little shorter than you, and I'm happy at this weight, I sure the hell don't want to lose any more. When I start to feel I'm losing too much, I eat a lot of starch... pasta, bananas, potatoes, rice.
Anything white and bland-tasting will probably be easy on your tummy, easy to digest.
Good luck, and please do see a doctor if this weight loss continues. You've been under terrible stress, and ulcers are a physical manifestation of stress. But they are treatable.
Good luck, ~ fairy
girl, you are under sooo much stress right now, it seems almost normal to me, but not good. if you cant stomach food for the most part, maybe try some protein shakes, or something with lots of calories and nutrients. you should also be taking vitamins if your unable to get food to stay down.
with the empeding adoption, are they offering you any kind of counseling??? maybe you should think about talking to someone.
good luck momma
I know this is probably unpopular, but 100 lbs for 5'3 doesn't sound that bad, especially considering the stress you have been under. Are you on anti-depressants? That can sometimes cause nausea and pain after eating.
I am 5'1, and at 112 lbs I look very overweight.
If you have a small apetite, make sure everything you eat counts. Be as healthy as possible and avoid soda and sweets. If you fill up fast, make sure everything that gets in your mouth is healthy.
I am seeing a psychiatrist AND a counsellor right now, it's working. That'S why I have no I idea why this is going on. I am on anti-depressants, have been since Keenan was about 2 months old.
I've had an ulcer before and this feels way different.
I had a protein shake today, and it's the first food type thing that has stayed down.
I see my doctor on Thursday so I will definately talk to him about this. (the reason I booked the appointment).
Thnx girls.
Much Love,
Avery
It may not be the same thing, but when my sister is stressed out, she is unable to eat - she loses her appetite, she gets acid reflux, has diarrhea, horrible stomach pains. It may be stress. Under certain conditions, your body can really fuck with you hard.
I would see an internist, though, just to rule out anything else.
One of my friends is having horrible stress right now and started losing lots of weight. His doctor is having him eat milkshakes with two egg yolks and a shot of vodka. Seems to be working for him (and are apparently quite yummy)
I'm not sure if it was clear but the egg and vodka are mixed into the milkshake
I'm 5'8 and 130 lbs. Although I used to be 210+ .. the weight was not lost intentionally as I had no plans to loose the weight. (So therefore I have lots of extra skin....ewwwww) I talked to my doctor and he said some people just loose weight sometimes. Maybe my metabolism decided to speed up or something..but I'm glad I can wear a bikini now :)
Also, if you arent grossed out by this, get yourself checked for worms. Tapeworms can make a person loose weight quickly and can get up close to your stomach enough to sometimes make people sick. Roundworms are another problem. (Did a research paper for a class.... )
I have stress right now I am unable to eat or even hold down food the taste of water even makes me sick and thats all i used to drink I live off of coffee and vitimans basically have been for the last 2 weeks I ocasionally eat when I have the time to get a bite in but sometimes it doesnt stay down so you might have stress like another poster said.
Yo, I've got lots of stress. I'm in the middle of putting my almost 12 month old son up for adoption, so that is a ball of stress right there. :? The whole egg whites and vodka and milkshake thing. Ew. I tried it two weeks ago, and I puked after the first drink.
It sounds like you might have an ulcer. I had one last year at this time and lost 20 lbs in 1.5 months. I was under a lot of stress (going to court with bd, unexpected pregnancy, etc.) and finally went to the doctor. I would go to the doctor ASAP. Good Luck.
I dont have much advice but i just wanted to say that Im here for you!! You've been there for me and its my turn! I assume that from what your going through right now, you might feel physically sick bcus emotionally your going through alot. It happens to me. Like now..I have been feeling physically sick bcus of the emotional stress im under. Maybe your like me! I'd definitely talk to your doctor though. Good luck hunny! I love u!
I'm the friend that mazzamom is talking about and this sounds like something similar to what i was suffering. get it checked out asap believe me hospitals and psych wards are to be avoided at all costs.
I know about the psych wards.And I agree, They do need to be avoided. (I was in a psych ward, well institution for 3months).
I talked with my doctor, and I am going for an upper GI on Tuesday morning, he told me for now to just try milkshakes, protein shakes, whatever stays down, even though not much does stay down. I know 100lbs isn't underweight for my height, but I look discusting(In my eyes). I can see my ribs poking out, my spin, everything. I look like I am very sick. Atleast if it is an ulcer, I know what to do, what not to eat and the medications worked for me last time.
I was able to eat tonight, I was able to hold down some tomatoe soup and toast.
Much Love,
Avery
Good luck, Avery.
I hope they're able to identify the problem and do something to help you feel better.
:wink:
Keep us updated! You have my complete support.
~ fairy