Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

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bunnieluver18 07/13/2011

So my recent weight loss has caused my doctors to start the preparations to send me inpatient. What can I expect? What happens if you refuse to eat in places like those? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

deleted_user 07/13/2011

I think it is good that you are going to IP.. they can help a lot. When I went a couple yrs ago if you did not eat or purged you would be placed on level 1 which has no privileges and they just monitor you a lot closer... If necessary a feeding tube can be placed... all depending on where you go and how severe .. Hope you can go to IP and learn how to beat this!

Billy

deleted_user 07/13/2011

Yep, Billy is right. If you try to fight everyone or refuse, you utlimately will not win. Sounds like its a place you really need to be right now, so I hope that you can restore your health and be on your way to recovery. Best of luck.

deleted_user 07/13/2011

When i went IP if you didn't eat you would have to drink supplements.

If you do go inpatient just listen to everything everyone has to say. You're going to want to just blow off what they say. Just give it a chance and give into the process. There will be ups and downs so take it day by day. I wish you the best of luck.

deleted_user 07/13/2011

Going in patient was the best thing I ever did. Being monitored and forced to stick with a plan turned out to be important for me. It felt a little like a jail with all the supervision and limitations, but I understood why they had to do that. If you go in with the intention of getting healed, you will.

deleted_user 07/13/2011

Going IP can be scary at first but if you really want recovery it's worth it. At the place I went to if you don't eat they make you drink supplements like ensure and if you are underweight or malnourished you have to eat energy bars (like the gatorade bars) for snacks. You'll get a nutritionist and most likely you'll plan your meals with them. Where I was, if you didn't eat and refused the supplements they would put you in a wheelchair and if you still didn't eat after that they'd give you a feeding tube. You'll most likely have to eat three meals and three snacks a day and no excercising. Good luck!

deleted_user 07/13/2011

I wonder why you are asking that question. If you aren't determined or at least willing to try recovery you might as well stay home. I have been IP three times and are currently on week 7. Refeeding sucks, hurts and messes with your mind but it's the only way to survive.

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