How do you account for calories when you vomit?

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  • marx4
    marx4 Posts: 236 Member
    I don't know the rationale behind charcoal for upset stomach? I'm a nurse and we always gave charcoal to INDUCE vomiting after types of poisonings. So, could that be your reason for vomiting? I agree with the BRAT diet remedy. If it lasts longer than 24 hours, I'd go see my family doctor. Are you diabetic?
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    I read an article that said once you've ate it, the calories immediently transfer. But you need to go lay down.

    Not sure if surius.
  • BondBomb
    BondBomb Posts: 1,781 Member
    Make sure your throw up in a bag of some sort. Then weigh it. Then remove the weight from your log. You are welcome!
  • bibinak
    bibinak Posts: 2
    As others have already said please do not worry about counting calories-give yourself a break! Try drinking soups and and smoothies. Non acidic juices too. Get well soon. :)
  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
    Sorry you're feeling sick! Hope you get better. To answer your question, I don't think there is a really good way to measure calories after vomiting, so I would go with your body's cues, do your best to stay hydrated, and sip on soup as you can tolerate it.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    Eat the vomit back. Every calorie must be accounted for.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Eat the vomit back. Every calorie must be accounted for.

    You should sprinkle some raspberry ketones on it first.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I don't allow my children to eat when they are sick (vomiting sick, not colds, etc) because you are not feeding your body so much as feeding the virus/bacteria that is causing the vomiting/diarrhea.

    When you do start to eat again follow this diet:
    B-bananas
    R-rice
    A-applesauce
    T-toast (dry)

    Eat only the things on the BRAT diet. I hope you feel better soon. No working out and no logging. Just get better. :)

    You aren't feeding the bacteria or viruses. But those are definitely good foods for someone having stomach problems!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    I read an article that said once you've ate it, the calories immediently transfer. But you need to go lay down.

    does this make sense if you throw up a prefect pea or m&m?
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Why worry about it.

    What? Me worry?
  • T1mH
    T1mH Posts: 568 Member
    who cares!! Your body will tell you when it is time to consume something again. Enjoy the lack of hunger while it lasts lol,
    This is not a healthy view of food.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    You have to weigh your vomit
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    who cares!! Your body will tell you when it is time to consume something again. Enjoy the lack of hunger while it lasts lol,
    This is not a healthy view of food.
    Oh, FPS.
  • NeverTooLateForChange
    NeverTooLateForChange Posts: 131 Member
    I would follow the BRAC diet. Bananas, rice (PLAIN), applesauce and crackers....until you can keep food down and have a normal b.m. Also as many fluids as you can tolerate. Gatorade or even pedialyte. Good luck and feel better.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    I would follow the BRAC diet. Bananas, rice (PLAIN), applesauce and crackers....until you can keep food down and have a normal b.m. Also as many fluids as you can tolerate. Gatorade or even pedialyte. Good luck and feel better.

    there is never a good reason to drink gatorade
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
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  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    I don't allow my children to eat when they are sick (vomiting sick, not colds, etc) because you are not feeding your body so much as feeding the virus/bacteria that is causing the vomiting/diarrhea.

    When you do start to eat again follow this diet:
    B-bananas
    R-rice
    A-applesauce
    T-toast (dry)

    Eat only the things on the BRAT diet. I hope you feel better soon. No working out and no logging. Just get better. :)
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    Viruses and bacteria don't eat. However, your immune system does. Feed your kids so they can actually fight these illnesses off!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I don't allow my children to eat when they are sick (vomiting sick, not colds, etc) because you are not feeding your body so much as feeding the virus/bacteria that is causing the vomiting/diarrhea.

    When you do start to eat again follow this diet:
    B-bananas
    R-rice
    A-applesauce
    T-toast (dry)

    Eat only the things on the BRAT diet. I hope you feel better soon. No working out and no logging. Just get better. :)
    Viruses and bacteria don't eat. However, your immune system does. Feed your kids so they can actually fight these illnesses off!

    Her reasoning may be off, but what she's doing is not. If you keep eating when you are sick without giving your stomach a chance to recover enough, you will prolong the virus. You need to not eat or drink anything for a period of many hours after the last time you were sick. If you don't do that, you will continue getting sick until you are dehydrated. Eleven or 12 hours without food after such a virus isn't going to hurt anyone or keep them from recovering.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    . If you keep eating when you are sick without giving your stomach a chance to recover enough, you will prolong the virus.

    that isn't how a virus works
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    I don't allow my children to eat when they are sick (vomiting sick, not colds, etc) because you are not feeding your body so much as feeding the virus/bacteria that is causing the vomiting/diarrhea.

    When you do start to eat again follow this diet:
    B-bananas
    R-rice
    A-applesauce
    T-toast (dry)

    Eat only the things on the BRAT diet. I hope you feel better soon. No working out and no logging. Just get better. :)
    tigerpalm.jpg

    Viruses and bacteria don't eat. However, your immune system does. Feed your kids so they can actually fight these illnesses off!

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • spm2010
    spm2010 Posts: 197 Member
    I always wondered the same thing. I would stick to crackers and I find bananas stay down when Im sick. Hope you feel better soon.

    I was dumb enough to eat rice and turkey with tomato on the side. Everything got thrown back up in minutes. Now I am just sick and tired ...

    Ahhh tomatos are the worst thing to eat when your puking, they burn
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    I wouldn't even be logging calories if I were that sick.

    Stick to the BRAT diet - bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. If that doesn't stay down, sip ginger tea or ginger ale.

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