u/Pmenace1995

My sweet little 4 year old Archie has chronic pancreatitis. It’s under control now and he is on a prescription low fat diet. However he ALSO experiences bilious vomiting that is a precursor for his pancreatitis flare ups.

He is the PICKIEST eater on the planet. I’ve tried everything within what is allowed and low fat. I’ve added toppers, broths, played games with him, done nothing at all and “let him get hungry” but he is DEFIANT. I know gold standard is put the food down if he doesn’t eat pick it up, eventually he’ll get hungry. But I can’t do that because it causes his bilious vomiting and then it causes his pancreatitis flare ups. I’ve been dealing with this for 2.5 years. He is so so defiant that sometimes he’ll go a whole day and a half and not eat and then I obviously cave and add something new to his meals.

I just need some advice on what to do and how to manage this because honestly it has taken over my life. I feel so scared when he protests because I know what is coming next. We feed him twice a day on time everyday. Walk him. Build his appetite. Do it all.

Anyone?! Someone?! Please help!

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