When the doctor says "You're too skinny."
This entry really isn't so much about everyone's opinions this is just me wondering out loud.
Last time I went to the doctor, recently, he told me I was too skinny and needed to gain some weight.
He doesn't know I have had an eating disorder almost all my life.
What do I do with that information?
Since he doesn't know, he's probably not trying to manipulate me.
People at work who don't know either, say that to me a lot too.
But I don't know what to believe.
If I told my therapist or my nutritionist that he said that, they'd probably laugh in my face. They work with girls with eating disorders. They know LOTS of girls who are WAY thin. I am really fat compared to most girls.
What if there isn't anything to get better FROM anymore.I eat sometimes-- several times a day in fact. I don't exactly live off apples and bread anymore. Maybe I am actually still just huge.
I dont know what to think.
Posted by pilgrim | Filed under:
Hey it's me. From my point of view, I think you can trust the doctor's opinion,especially since he doesn't know your past or issues, he was just commenting on physical numbers and evidence directly in front of him. Know what I'm trying to say?
Only you know if you're eating enough protein! :-) Right? Right.
I know that the nature of the disorder is to compare yourself to others...however, being bigger than other people with eating disorders is not necessarily a good comparison to use. It's just not healthy.
Love,
Your 238 pound sister who really knows what she is talking about. Really. ;-)
From the perspective of a medical doctor, who is a scientist, "too skinny" means a body mass that is below what is consistent with good health. (S)he is not making an aesthetic judgement, just pointing out that a certain level of "skinniness" could be attributed to certain medical conditions, like hyperthyroidism. She's thinking in terms of "this is a symptom of X, y, and Z disease, so are the other symptoms present, "eating disorder" being only one of several options.
I was a skinny girl too. It was mistaken for anorexia and amphetamine abuse, but did not interfere with my ability to get pregnant, and fertility is a pretty good marker for sound good health.
Let them say what they say. If you have good energy, and good health, you are OK. If you feel languid, or are passing out, you might want to increase calorie intake as an experiment to see if you feel better.
None of us need to be judged by the size of our bodies.
good for you to make that appointment. so many kudos to you ...
By the way, I just made an appointment with my nutritionist. I am going next week.