BECOMING AN EATING DISORDER?

[tpimpette1 8]

Help please! I cannot swallow any food! I have no idea why. Ill chew chew chew and spit out...i even have designated bowls and cups for spitting. Im 2 months out...down 68 lbs. I order fast food...chew tons of food and simply spit it all out. I don't get any nutrition. Im worried i could die ory body will slowly shut down. Its not a stricture or anything...i don't even give my body a chance to digest anything. Im scared :-(

[bloreorbust 286]

Please go visit your surgeon's office or primary care doctor as soon as possible. It's important that your body receives adequate nutrition so that you fully heal from surgery, and also to prevent permanent damage from malnutrition. If you're truly not swallowing your food, your fears are founded and you should seek medical help before this goes any further.

[BBdoodle 483]

As bloreorbust says above PLEASE get yourself to your surgeon ASAP !! Do you at least drink fluids? If you do then maybe start with Insure which will give you some nutrition. What scares me is that you are buying fast food !!! That crap is poison and so so so bad for you, even though you are not eating it, its just a bad habit. I think you need to see a psychologist to get you over this hump. Good luck !!

[deaddemmama 474]

As bloreorbust says above PLEASE get yourself to your surgeon ASAP !! Do you at least drink fluids? If you do then maybe start with Insure which will give you some nutrition. What scares me is that you are buying fast food !!! That crap is poison and so so so bad for you' date=' even though you are not eating it, its just a bad habit. I think you need to see a psychologist to get you over this hump. Good luck !![/quote']

I agree wholeheartedly.

[tpimpette1 8]

Ughhh thank u...what have i gotten myself into

[tpimpette1 8]

What should i be eating? I get so many different answers

[bloreorbust 286]

Did your nutritionist give you information on post-op diet or meal plans? If not, then like was earlier suggested, ensure or Protein Shakes would be good for now to get you back into processing food through your system. Take it slow and steady. Hopefully you can get to see your surgeon or doctor soon for further instruction. If not, then just keep on with the liquid nutrition for a few days, take your Vitamins, and after a few days try adding a couple soft foods like cottage cheese or scrambled eggs, or pureed Soup. Be gentle on your body and your self. You're not in the hospital yet, so just make a plan to see a doctor and start incorporating some nutritious foods.

[tpimpette1 8]

Good idea! I just left a message with my surgeon so until then. Thanks for the advice!

[tpimpette1 8]

Over the phone assesment with a place called melrose institute diagnosed me with an eating disorder...appointment is on Thursday

[vicki s 146]

Good luck and keep us posted, hope you find relief soon...

[deaddemmama 474]

Over the phone assesment with a place called melrose institute diagnosed me with an eating disorder...appointment is on Thursday

Good for you for getting help! Be strong and keep us posted!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Let us know what happens good luck

[tpimpette1 8]

Well guys...my surgeon called me back and Said he wants me admitted today for nerve damage due to lack of vitamins...ughh my hands/arms legs/feet tingle alot and lock up soooo i get to go get pumped with Vitamins. If it want for your guys advice i would just let it go on...thank u all so much for you're help!

[vicki s 146]

your welcome, good luck and please keep us posted...*HUGS*

[bloreorbust 286]

Really sorry to hear about needing to go to the hospital, but I am so glad you made this call and are going now before it goes any further. Good for you, and bless you and your health.