Loss of appetite after acceptance

[chewy2008]

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So I was accepted to medical school five days ago, and ever since I've had no appetite. I was at a BMI of 24.0 and now I've lost 2-3 pounds already.
Is it just me or is this normal? I know people tend to lose weight when they're sick or stressed out, but the cause of this is excitement. I didn't expect to get accepted this late into the cycle, and it still feels surreal that I'm going to be a doctor. Does anyone know when this phase will end?
I am trying to eat more and get good nutrition into my diet, by the way.

 

[Doug Underhill]

Congrats on the acceptance. SDN is not the place for medical advice.

 

[einsteinm]

I'd go to your school's health services and see a nurse/doctor. It could even be something unrelated to the acceptance. I was really excited after my acceptance too and didn't eat as much as I usually did. I did eat regular meals, however.

 

[chewy2008]

I'd go to your school's health services and see a nurse/doctor. It could even be something unrelated to the acceptance. I was really excited after my acceptance too and didn't eat as much as I usually did. I did eat regular meals, however.

Thanks, I'm basically in the same situation as you were. I'll see a doctor if it doesn't get better.

 

[ridethecliche]

You cutting for summer brah?

 

[Jplewis002]

Congrats on the acceptance! I know I lose my appetite when I'm super-pumped or super-excited. I'm assuming you're both?

After I was accepted, I had trouble falling asleep for a couple days because I was just super happy and excited. I also noticed that I wasn't eating as much during that time, but I got my appetite back fairly soon after.

But yeah, if your appetite doesn't come back anytime soon, you should get it checked out. Congrats again!

 

[chewy2008]

@ridethecliche Hahaha yeah I am.

Congrats on the acceptance! I know I lose my appetite when I'm super-pumped or super-excited. I'm assuming you're both?

After I was accepted, I had trouble falling asleep for a couple days because I was just super happy and excited. I also noticed that I wasn't eating as much during that time, but I got my appetite back fairly soon after.

But yeah, if your appetite doesn't come back anytime soon, you should get it checked out. Congrats again!

Thanks, that is reassuring! I was a bit worried because I thought I would be relaxed after an acceptance. I guess I'm a different type of person.