Is it normal to become so skinny shortlly after giving birth?

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So, contrary to everyone else, I have not been able to keep the pounds ON since I had my child.I am, on average, 7 pounds lighter than I was before my pregnancy and I was already pretty skinny. At this point, I am borderline underweight. I recently started having trouble swallowing food, kind of a fear of choking or that it just wouldn't go down all the way,and I lost 4 more pounds. I think I've gained that back, but it's still hard for me to get back to my normal weight, even when I eat a lot. I guess I'm not very consistent with eating, but I never have been. I will eat a lot (2 or 3 meals and snacks) on day 1 and 2, but day 3 I eat very little. Then a little more on day 4 and 5 and when I've noticed my boobs have shrunk within the week I'll try to eat a lot again. Some days my muscles feel weak and I don't feel very sturdy. My friends say I still look ok, but I really don't feel all that ok. Is this at all normal?

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  • cuteasabutt0n
    11 years ago

    You really should consult a doctor it could be something serious I wouldn't know

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  • iEatZombies_
    11 years ago

    Nobody here can answer this. Consult a doc.

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  • Short&2thepoint
    11 years ago

    Yes actually, it is normal. There actually is a diet going around in which you use hormones similar to a prgnant womans to lose weight. Just try eating a little more every day, and if you can't find anything that works, try marijuana. Lots of anorexics use it to help start eating again. (If youre a legal smeagle, go to a dispensary and tell them you're having serious trouble eating, pharmaceuticals MAY help, but there may be more harm than good on that route) Good luck!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Marijuana helps somewhat. Though i don't smoke nearly as much as i used to. I've wondered if that is the problem. It really takes a LOT of weed for me to get the munchies, otherwise i just get more paranoid about eating. Lol. There really are many factors that could cause this... I smoke more cigs and less weed, i moved in with my bf postpartum and i don't have time to be as lazy as i used to be. And i have more anxiety now. If i don't feel better soon I'll probably just go to the doctor, but they'll probably just blame everything on the cigarettes and throw me some xanax, cuz...that's what they do. Docs don't give a shit.

      How long do those hormones usually affect a person? Cuz it's been like 2 years now. Ugh everyone complains about they can't lose weight after they have a kid, but I'd much rather be fat n happy

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      • Short&2thepoint
        11 years ago

        Smoke more weed, haha. In all seriousness, if you feel the need, go to a doctor, but look online for a better cure, and try more exercise. If you arent doing anything, your body wont want anything. Cigs... are just bad. All around. And a lot of people i know say it curbs their appetite, but im not positive about it. Cut back on the cigs, smoke more weed, try exercising, and maybe it's what you're eating?

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  • VioletTrees
    11 years ago

    Definitely see a doctor about your fear of swallowing food as soon as possible. This already sounds pretty serious if you're feeling weak, and it can get much worse if you don't get help. You need professional help immediately. Good luck.

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  • RaNdOmPoPcOrN
    11 years ago

    Woah! That's amazing!

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    • VioletTrees
      11 years ago

      Did you read the same post I did? She's can't keep weight on because she's afraid of swallowing food. She's not healthy. She doesn't feel ok. She feels weak. This is not something to congratulate someone for.

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      • RaNdOmPoPcOrN
        11 years ago

        Okkkkaaaayyyy

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        • VioletTrees
          11 years ago

          Did you not read the post, though? I just… I really don't understand your comment if you actually read the post. I'd get it if you just read the title.

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          • RaNdOmPoPcOrN
            11 years ago

            I did just read the tital LOL

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            • VioletTrees
              11 years ago

              Haha, ok. That's kind of a relief.

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