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Q: Hospital Treatment?
asked by: rosalee on April 15th, 2007
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Am I really that thin?

I'm 18.
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 80 lbs
BMI: 14.9
Body fat %: 13

I've been told i am anorexic by doctors... but is this severe enough to be hospitalized and to be put on tube-feeding?
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chick1978
replied on April 15th, 2007
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The bmi would suggest that you are underweight.
But, I have heard that the BMI is outdated, so I don't know.
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v00d00cita
replied on April 16th, 2007
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Well, anorexia suggests more than just low bmi or weight.
But you are very underweight and that can lead to the hospital, yes.
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Lesleyhere
replied on April 16th, 2007
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Yes, you are really, really, really, truly, matter of factly too thin. Please, realize that most people weigh 80 lbs when they are a child. You are a woman. I know it is hard to accept, but please accept that your body is womanly now and needs a little more weight. I hope so much that you don't have to be hospitalized. I can't imagine anything more terrifying. Good luck, and let us know how if turns out.
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cln1812
replied on April 17th, 2007
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Yes! Please get treatment ASAP! Good luck! You are in a very critical place. Your situation is quite serious.
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rosalee
replied on April 17th, 2007
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I'm getting magnesium infusions for 7 days... and each takes 4 hours... then i'm waiting for a bed in critical care in the eating disorders ward.. i'm the 3rd person on the wait list...

thanks for your support. i'll keep you guys posted.
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