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Posted 7/21/2011 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
I have lost a lot of weight..19 pounds to be exact..down to 93 pounds and I am 5'4. The doctor has done every test possible from cts of lungs to pelvis and a lot of blood work.. Only thing that came back in blood work was elevated hemoglobin. He states it is not stress that on the pelvic ct there was some "shrinkage". He called it something..syndrome. He states that it is mal absorption and happens to people with ileostomys. Basically everything is going straight through me, but my crohms is not flared? I have been stuffing myself, drinking ensure, ice cream with no results, just more weight loss . Does anyone have any idea what he is talking about? Has this happened to anyone? And any ideas on how to get weight on?
Posted 7/21/2011 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
When did you have your ileostomy surgery?

Is your stoma high in your digestive tract? That could be a reason why you are dumping and losing weight.

Another thought is your body hasn't adjust to it's 'new way' yet. Has your doc given instructions for fiber supplements or Imodium?
Posted 7/21/2011 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
I have had my ileostomy since 2004..as far as its location I believe it is in the ileum..it was supposed to be temporary but has turned into a permanent thing due to loss of control of the sphincter muscled..gross I know.
Posted 7/22/2011 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
well i have had no problem with gaining weight, even though stuff does go right through me. i don't think that's it, if it's working normally.
is there a medicine you just started taking?
Posted 7/22/2011 4:31 AM (GMT 0)
No, nothing has changed..
Posted 7/22/2011 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
SOmetimes, rich foods can pass thru without slowing down enough to absorb all. Watch sugar, caffeine and see if you can get this under control. Are there any foods that you know will slow down your output, like eating part of a peeled apple or part of a banana before your meal? Every now and then, I get a digestive tract "bug" and I just can't slow things down. A round of Flagyl takes care of it for me, even tho I have a hard time taking flagyl. It's worth it to feel better.
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