i hate it....

[cfgirl2008]

I hate having CF when it comes down to my appetiate. I have a big one and cant help it. but if somethin is gone i get yelled and blame for it. they know im suppose to have a big appetiate but they still do that. they even joke about it to other people that i eat every hour or two and im TIRED of it. They are suppose to be happy that i eat alot unlike my younger brother that has CF. I only weigh about 95 pounds and only 5'2 so yea i need to eat. I cant help it that i still feel hungry after i ate about an hour ago or so, my stomach makes me feel hungry like i need to eat so i do. just needed to vent.


tiffany 15 w/cf

 

[CFHockeyMom]

Hey Tiff,

Don't let 'em get you down. You go ahead and eat, girl! After all, it's one of the bonuses of having CF; you can eat whenever and whatever you want. They're just jealous!

 

[rose4cale]

Ditto. If eating makes you feel better, then eat!! There's certainly no harm in it. I would think they would want you to feel your best. I surely hope they are just joking while they're giving you a hard time. If not, then shame on them!

This is why I like to hear the vents...so I know what to do/say and what NOT to do/say to Cale! I'm hoping this will all help to shape a healthy and happy boy!!

 

[kybert]

oh tiff i feel for you. my appetite is very small so when i feel like eating i take the chance to eat quite a bit. if i get into one of these eating moods at my mums [who knows my appetite is pathetic and always wants me to eat more] she then yells at me for eating her food. to be honest, sometimes people just want things to yell at and gossip about. those people who do that to you dont have a problem with you eating alot. they just have problems with finding something intelligent to say <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[anonymous]

Tiffany,
They should not be giving you such a hard time, they need to stop and consider the alternative. What if you didn't have such a great appetite, and it was effecting you health?? My three month old is on a g-tube because he doesn't eat, Oh how I wish he simply ate too much...

I'm sure they must be just joking around, but I can see how it would hurt your feelings. And maybe they are a little envyous, I know I am

Jen

 

[purpleangel28282]

Maybe you should let them know that it bothers you when they say things like that, or that they get mad at you for finishing off something. They may not realise the affect it's having on you. But never feel bad for eating a lot. I had that problem, I would feel bad if I ate a lot of something and didn't let everyone have an equal share, but my mom kindly pointed out that none of them need to eat an equal amount as I do, I need to eat more than everyone else so I can maintain a healthy weight to stay healthy.

 

[anonymous]

i have the same problem, everyone is always on my case about eating to much. just ignore them, they dont understand...dont worry about it...it sounds like u need it. Just listen to ur body..if it tells u to eat, then eat

 

[anonymous]

I LOve to see my CF child eating. I let her eat whatever she want whenever she wants it. It makes me happy to see her enjoying food. She can always afford to put on a few lbs. I figure if her appetite is alright, shes doing okay cos it can go downhill quickly.

If you don't mention how it makes you feel, they will assume you don't mind. I sometimes say to my husband, don't say that to the kids
and he says, shut up, they know I'm joking, they don't mind BUT im not too sure. We have to be more careful, I think. Also, there are certain times we will laugh at something and for girls particular times of the cycle we cannot take a joke!!

Kylie, that is just awful your Mum tells you off for eating her food. Do you see her often? Maybe it is time to sit down for a heart to heart. If I was your Mum, I would want to be told cos you both have your lives ahead and if you see her often you may as well try to make it a better relationship. Tell me, do you know deep down that she really does love you but struggles with issues or is she truly an old batalax?
I bet she doesn't mean it but doesn't know another way to interact. Good Luck, as I get older I realise how important my relationship with my Mum is. I hope yours improves. Take Care

 

[kybert]

yeah i do see her often. ive already told her that i dont like being treated like that. in fact, the last time i did tell her we were in the car and she went into a fit of rage, almost crashed the car and made stupid threats like 'im never doing anything for you again' and did the ole 'look at me im a hero, i put myself out for you!' bull. another incident exactly the same has happened before that too. i told her she was banned from being in the room when i have procedures or blood taken because she was extremely rude to someone who tried to take my blood that day. i just try to ignore her outbursts and let it all out on here. i believe that she does truly love me but like alot of people on this planet they will use people they love to get whatever it is they want. in my mums case thats self assurance and attention. could be worse i guess!