Weight loss

Do the majority of people with this disease have less than their normal weight?

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I was 1 pound overweight....Lost 7 pounds without even paying attention with my recent flare. Now I'm on the higher side of normal. When I was diagnosed though, I was way underweight. But Prednisone and getting my appetite back let me get to where I'm supposed to be.

yea my problem as well, started flareing pretty bad jan. of this year and lost weight, I was thin already, now I can't seem to gain it back, try to eat thru pain, when I have a decent day and gain some calories, the next day I'll go to the br so much that I loose the cxalories that I thought I gained, now my dr's say ok just don't go lower than you are. jan. I weighed 117 now I;m 107, I should have been 122. my goal is to just keep strong.

After my recent kidney surgery I lost 12 lbs. Still haven't put it back on, not for lack of trying though.

Thanks for all your replys.  By the sounds of it, it  is normal to have lost so much weight and difficult at time to put it back on.  Even on Prednisone, and I cannot gain the weight back.  I guess it is one of my fears that being so low in weight that I will not have much to fight with should I get the flu or have other health issues to deal with besides crohns.  My husband calls me his riblet.  He is so supportive which is a belssing.  Again, I am so thankful to have found this site to share my feeling and to read other peoples information who has this disease.  I pray for all of you every night and morning.

Thank you,

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Yes, Becktoria,  I do not know what I would do with out his love and support through all of this.  He is so understanding.  That is so sweet what your husband calls you.  I am very happy for you that your are feeling better and that it contunues.  It sure is a blessing to wake up int he morning and feel good.    You and I are on the same meds.  With my Imuran being slightly lower.  I am now at 15 mg of pred, 100 Imuran and 40mg of Humira every two weeks.  I two will be tapering on Prednisone in December, that worries me, as I am not in the stage of feeling well.  I truly hope so soon, so I can eat some of the things I use to eat before this disease so I can put more weight on.  I am so thankful for the support I have received from people on this site giving me suggesting of what to eat to help me with my weight.  You all are truly a blessing.  How much closer can you get to being a  family when you can talk about your bowels.  This site is truly a family to me.

Thank you,

O

I lost weight steadily even on pentasa and without diarrhea. It was since I've gone on pentasa that I've gained almost 25 lbs.

Wow,  Rootsmith,  Glad to hear that you had gained back some of the weight you lost.   I sure hope that the Humira works to put the weight on me.  I would love to gain about 15 lbs. That would make me so happy, then at least I would have something to cussion me should I fight a cold or flu this winter.

Viennaman what is TPN.  Do you still have the 30 lbs off or have you put some back on.  Hope your weight is where you want it to be.

Artistguy and Nanners and Rider Fan,  I really feel for you as we know what it is like to really try to put some pounds on.  I can count every rib in the front of my body and on my back.  Pretty scarry.  But we will stick together and continue to try our very best each day to eat things that we can tollerate to put on some beef.  For two days in a row now I have tried what Cupcakespinkgal had mentioned to me  - smoothie - peanutbutter, few slices of banana, yoguart and milk and blend up and drink it slowly, - so far it had not come right through me.  So I hope this is something I can have a couple time a day to get more calories.  Maybel this is something you could try.

Becktoria,  So glad to hear that you have put some weight back on.  I sure would make you feel better knowing you have some to play with when you have a flare.  I hope it continues to stay on for you.

Tooth, I am happy to hear you have your weight back.  That is positive reinforcement for the rest of us trying to get there.  Thanks.

Mdf34....yes it is definately a concern for sure to know you can see your ribs which never in your life you could see before.  So you have lost weight before and now have it back, good for you.  Hope it continues.

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My main concern was that I couldn't get clothes to fit.  That might sound silly but when everything in the stores swims on you (I even tried girls sizes but they are usually too short in length) it gets depressing.  I can't say that I feel better 25 lbs heavier but my clothes do fit.