hello jenny miss you babes ages since we have chatted
i have been a ip give it ago babes will help all depends on how you cope with the plan and amount of Cal's you will have in diet i think if go now y may be out for Xmas
i hated ip so much i didn't respond to plan so tuck me ages to get there yes we are all so different babes go with ya heart Hun

Hey sorry to hear you have to go IP during this time of year, I might be faceing the same thing. I think the variables all depend on how much time you are looking at. Knowing that you have to get tubed indicates to me that yo must be significantly underweight, for me that 4-6 weeks no question. However your insurgence is another major factor. Time extends IP on many factors, if you are able to follow the program and gain weight with out an NG would be great and cut your time down. If you can follow the program, do well in groups, talk to your therapist and do well at meals the times lessons.
I have been IP 7 times each amount of time I stayed inwas different depending on how well I was 1. put on and keep my weight 2. was active in the groups and the community. 3. insurance 4. the clinic you go to. Some places have a mandatory length of stay like Renfrew or Remuda Ranch and other places just for ED. ED clinics in hospitals are often put under more pressure by insurance.
Not only am I a person with a ED I also worked as a social worker so I have a good understanding on what the criteria is to keep someone IP. Insurance is a HUGE factor, if you take that away your left with the patient's progress. My best advice is, if you are ready to kick your ED in the butt , then do your best to utilize every resource the hospital has to offer. The better you are able to do, the less important you need to be IP. When you get to speak with your Doc he or will (after many questions) give you an idea of the ideal weight they would like you to be at. An NG may not be necessary if you can show that you are willing to eat at least some of your meals.I usually have a chance to eat before getting tubed, i hope that you do as well. I hate being tubed, I know it may seem like a better way to gain, but in order to be discharged you have to be able to 'eat' to some extent , show that you can handle a lower level of care.
I know that my response is a bit scattered, I am trying to think of as much as I can that may be helpful. If you want to talk about a little more openly,please feel free to message me as I would be happy to evaluate your situation using my experience as a patient and as a social worker. I wish you loads of luck, I think that since you are willing to ask for help and want to be well by christmas, that you have the strength to get though IP
well and hopefully be home before the New year ,. Also no matter what, there is going to be a Christmas every year, even if you miss this one, it was for no better reason. The is no gift like getting well and just imagine how well you will be next year if you continue to improve in your recovery. Good luck, keep an open mind, I wish you the best in your recovery!

3.5 weeks in eating disorder unit in children's hospital...gained 6-7 lbs

I went to NewLife Center in Salt Lake City this summer. They asked for a 30 day committment, but most of the people stayed until they maintained their goal weight for at least two weeks. These girls had good insurance, but mine only paid for the 30 days. The medically safe weight gain for anorexia is 2-3 pounds a week with or without NG. I left there before reaching my goal, but had a great follow up plan and have been able to keep my weight up. Good luck. XO

I was inpatient for a good four weeks and gained 10 pounds. So if you follow your food plan religiously you should be able to make it before Christmas.