Any one else???

I have hit a hard point in my life. everything seems to be hitting me all at once. My problem is.... I don't feel like eating. I know i have to so I force myself... and either i or I feel like I am going to . I can't seem calm my self down. Has anyone else had this? ~Chrissy

Please call to see Dr Aranow to discuss about it and make an appointment as soon as possible Kathy K

I agree with Kathy! Call your doctor!!!! ASAP. I'm sure he can do something to help out, Relax and go back to your liquid diet. Need to get fluids in you of you will dehydrate! Take Care, Julio

Chrissy, Call Dr Aranow's office right away. You don't want to dehydrate and thus deplete your blood protein levels. It might be just stress, but he does want to know about this and can give you info on what to do. I just had my recent stomach problems and he called me on a Sunday to check. He put me on some meds and is taking good care of me. Making me see him every 2 weeks to check me out. Don't be afraid to call. You need to, for your own health. Your body is differently now and needs to be tended to differently when stressful times happen. Call, he's off on Thursdays...so maybe you can get in today or tomorrow. I have a 3:30 appt with him tomorrow. paula

Thank you everyone I just left a message for him. Thank you everyone. I know it is stress. ~Chrissy

Chrissy- If I'm even the slightest bit angry or am having a lot of stress- my pouch turns into a little rock and I simply CANT eat! It's like a little clam shell that just refuses to open even a milimeter... So, I know what you're going through. it's really really hard to put the stress and tension aside in order to take good care of yourself. It's hard in general when life throws us a curve, but you have to find a way to get some food in, so maybe try a little deep breathing, slowing down a bit before mealtime or doing something you enjoy right before to give you a little oasis of calm. Sometimes I'll turn on some music, or deep breathe or read a few pages of a good book to get my mind OFF of what's bothering me, or have a nice warm mug of chai tea, just so I can eat. So, give some stress-busting a try and by all means talk to Dr. A if you thinking there might be anything physically wrong, OK? hang in there. lisa c

Thank you Lisa, That is totally how I feel. I know darn well that stress is the reason I feel this way. I will try some of the tips you gave me. The funny thing, pre-op I used to eat everything in sight when I was stressed. Go figure. Thank you again! Chrissy