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I've done few fasts as well, 10 days IMHO is in the limit and you can definitely get refeeding syndrome, but probably just light one. Of the few times I did 7+
by franciscop 4y ago
I've done few fasts as well, 10 days IMHO is in the limit and you can definitely get refeeding syndrome, but probably just light one. Of the few times I did 7+ days fasts, I only got it once, and that was when I ate a lot for breaking the fast. Which obviously I shouldn't have done in retrospective, and the only symptoms was moderate stomach pain for few hours IIRC.
I do agree that at 10 days (YMMV!) you probably don't need those crazy refeeding ramp-ups of broth and soups for 1-2 days then soft foods for another few days, etc, but also don't just stuff yourself until you cannot move! Since you can chose, take a couple of light/easy to digest meals before going back to normal.
- kubectl_h 4y agoThis document from some Canadian health agency on how to handle patients participating in hunger strikes provides a good overview of the various conditions and risk factors for refeeding syndrome and much more. If you are into fasting it's an interesting, if poorly organized, document: https://cchcs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/CG/HSFR-CareGuide.pdf https://cchcs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/CG/HSFR-Car...