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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josefk
josefk
my doc wants me to do parenteral nutrition at least two days a week cuz my stomach and intestines are so fucked now the whole proces of eating is super painful for me now and i dnt get much nutrition out of it so he wnts to do this. but i dont wnt it it wil make me gain weight and its good for me and i dnt deserve thngs that are good for me. can i refuse this without him sticking me in an ed clinic and forcng it on me?
kathywonders
kathywonders
Parenteral feeding does sound a bit frightening but it really sounds as though you need it. It sounds as though you need the nutrients plus rehab for your intestines - has your doctor talked about resowing your gut flora or anything.

I think you should tell your doctor about your feelings that you dont deserve things that are good for you. I hope youll get support to be able to go ahead with it.
josefk
josefk
no he hasnt talked abot that i have chemical burns tht need to heal so i thnk its more just waitng for that to happen? i dnt know.
kathywonders
kathywonders
Keep in touch with your doctor. It isnt always easy to say what you mean to say to doctors

While youre dealing with your burns could you practice eating liquid foods such as soups and high-protein meal replacement shakes?
josefk
josefk
thats pretty much what i eat
danyehl
danyehl
Hey i really hope you end up seeing this response but how did u first start realizing your digestive system was messed up? I think i may be starting to develop similar problems and i don't want it to escalate
josefk
josefk
danyehl - i first realized my system was messed up because of constant pain. now it's to the point i can't eat or drink anything, often even water, without agony. had scopes done confirming i wrecked that shit.