A few weeks ago i had a really bad stomac bug and i stopped eating for about 4 days as i would just throw up. But after i was better i kinda diddnt start eating, and just eat a bit occationally. I want to eat again but i just cant! The thought of food makes me feel sick, and i get full really easily. I know this is bad as i have lots alot of weight ( i am 7.13 stone and i am 6'7) i used to be 8.8 stone. Any ideas or advice? I have been wearing baggy clothes so my parents or friends dont notice, and i have been REALLY stressed recently with exams, boyfriend and family life. Thanks for taking the time to read this. xx
2007-03-15 02:39:19 · 11 answers · asked by kelly w 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
woops! sorry ment im 5'7! sorry people
2007-03-15 02:51:43 · update #1
What did you start eating once you got over your stomach bug? That could have had a big effect on you. By not eating for 4 days, your stomach can't handle lots of food or heavy food for that matter for a little while. You need to get use to it again.
Whenever I get over a stomach bug, I start eating soup and crackers. When I can keep those down, then I add fruit to my diet like bananas. Stick to easy to digest bland food for a couple of days and then very slowly add my "normal" food back into my diet. You don't want to overwhelm your system.
2007-03-15 02:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a stomach bug going around here, and once I caught it, it took me three weeks to gain any appetite back. I was hungry, but then even looking at food made me nauseous. I dropped about 10 lbs during this, but I did recover. At one point I began to wonder whether I was having an eating disorder too, but it will pass.
Stop hiding your weight loss from friends and family. If the food issues continue, consult your doctor.
Start by ating 4-5 small meals each day (half a sandwich, piece of fruit, crackers with peanut butter, etc)
Make sure you drink plenty of fluids. Your body can manage without food for a little while, but you NEED fluids. If you can drink things with vitamins, it would be better than just water.
2007-03-15 09:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anorexia is a mental disorder that is rooted in control and obsession and not just not eating. I had a stomach bug once and I couldnt eat for 2 weeks after it was all over. It will take time but you'll go back to normal.
I'd suggest finding liquid supplements for the time being so you dont lack vitamins and start losing your hair. You co uld drink 3 or 4 slimfasts a day (or whatever they have in UK) and also eat as much as you can and probably be fine. You can always contact a physician if the non-eating persists after two weeks.
2007-03-15 09:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by BJ tech 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really had a virus, sometimes it can do that. It can make you not as hungry because your stomach has shrunk while you were sick. Sometimes stress can kill your appetite, too. You need to think of some things that you really loved to eat and eat a little several times a day. If your appetite doesn't come back pretty quick, you need to go to a doctor. It worries me that you said, trying to hide weight loss from parents and friends. You should be telling your parents that there is a problem and ask for help.
2007-03-15 09:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by teacher sub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think you are becoming anorexic. Anorexic is mental disorder which controls your every thoughts. since you had a stomac bug I think that your body is trying to get back into routine. The sick feeling that you get is just a reaction that you have b/c in ur mind your fear that u will not keep it down, but in all you more than likely will keep it down. If you feel that you have some health issues, I would tell your parents or some adult that you trust. I hope this helps and hope eveything works out for you.
2007-03-15 10:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DAMN your 6'7? That's as tall as my dad! I don't know what stone is but maybe your stomach shrank and all the stress and what not is taking your attention more than food. Do you feel that your fat and need to lose weight? If that's why your not eating then maybe you are becoming anorexic.
2007-03-15 09:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by Sillysally24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal to not eat after being sick and throwing up everything that you did eat. I at a barbecue and threw it up and since then I have not eaten on. Just thinking about it makes me not want to eat it. Find something that you didn't eat and throw up and eat that. Something that doesn't remind you of it may make you feel better when you eat it. If you get really worried about and can't seem to get better on you own then my suggestion is to get to a doctor and tell them.
2007-03-15 09:50:22 · answer #7 · answered by angeleyes102786 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anorexia nervosa is more fixated on the fear of gaining weight, rather than simply aversion to eating. It seems to me that you just don't have an appetite.
I think you may just very stressed or possible still sick or both. I would go see the doctor again very soon.
2007-03-15 09:47:43 · answer #8 · answered by Moore 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there what this problem..try to be happy.. and this will make your eat more....and do exercise more but really take care of your health..if you can't really take it better go and see a specialize in order to avoid further dificulties...
take care ok...
2007-03-15 09:45:33 · answer #9 · answered by blaze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no anorexia is not just not eating its a menatel problem too its when you see your self fater than you realy are so no you just werent feeling well
2007-03-15 09:44:28 · answer #10 · answered by life aint a fary tale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋