Really worried about MALNUTRITION!

[Dawnie 1]

I have seen a post about someone who hasn't really lost the hunger, but I'm worrying about the opposite problem..

My boyfriend is now three and a half weeks out and been back at work for a week now so I haven't been able to keep an eye on him much, but he says that he is FORGETTING to eat (well at this point its just Protein Shakes and creamy Soup, but still!).

Before hunger would tell him it was time to eat, but now he doesn't feel it so he goes the whole day with nothing and when he's home as we're about to go to bed he mentions he hasn't eaten anything!

I'm really starting to worry about malnutrition, but maybe I'm overreacting?

What do you think?

[kellyw74 258]

Doesn't he take a lunch break????? Shouldn't that be a que to eat? Maybe if he is having that much of a problem, he should set a timer. Or you could call him and remind him.

When I don't eat for long period of time, I get dizzy. Isn't he experiencing any side effects from not eating??

Kelly

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Agreed with Kelly. We should not forget to eat! It keeps our metabolisms running at full steam. Set him some timers on his cell phone or find out a way to let him know its time to eat. If he's too busy at work to remember to eat, then he really needs to step away for a moment. You don't want him to get sick!

That said I have personally forgotten to eat on several occasions. However, I do my best to make sure I'm putting something in my belly every 3-4 hours at least.

Good luck and let us know how you two figure this out.

[ybnormal 21]

Guilty of this. Many times. In fact when I get weak I remember to eat normally and this is DANGEROUS...don't try this at home. I have so much acid reflux and heartburn going on that eating just plain hurts and Protein shakes kill me. Sometimes yeah, it's easier not to eat. I try to remember to eat every 2 hours but honestly with the fibro and chronic fatigue I sleep A LOT and then I wake up and have to get fluids in (which is a huge challenge for me) and by the time it's all said and done, there's really no time to eat. *shrugs* It's not easy.

Renee`

[kimpossible67 608]

I'm just plain starving. I've lost so much weight since my mom passed at the end of April. I care nothing about food. I'm thinking about going to ER. Have some concerns.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

So obviously he isn't getting in his Protein. If I went all day without protein I would have to be up all night catching up. This early out he should be drinking Water or consuming protein almost all the time. A schedule would be very helpful.

[jayny11233 0]

I dont forget to eat, but I have almost the same problem of my bariatrics nutritionist told me if I am not hungry then dont eat. So I too am worried I will not get the right nutrien. I eat small things from time to time, but vitimans only do so much. This post can help me out also! I was offically 1 month post of july 3rd.

[Amanda0305 12]

I also don't really feel a lot of hunger. food smells and tastes good, but if i am busy or distracted i forget to eat. I try to stay on a schedule and eat small amounts thoughout the day(i am only 3 months out and have a lot of restiction still). I leave myself little notes on my desk and i know that at certain times i have to try and eat something because at this point my body is just not giving me any signals. I would try to get him on a schedule and have lots of things on hand that are quick and easy like nuts, Jerky and Protein shakes/bars. Some emails allow you to set reminders in the calander and you can even set them so they pop up at a specific time every day. If he is working on a computer at work all day this may be a good way to set a timer too!

[muzical1 85]

I have the same problem. Just try to get the Protein and Water in. There's a bariatric timer app that may help remind him.