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Posted 10/14/2009 11:13 AM (GMT 0)
hi everybody it's me ADeel here yes a patient of Ulcerative colitis . i am here trying to get some tips for gaining my weight plz help . should i ?
Posted 10/14/2009 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
sorry i have no idea on this subject i cant gain weight on a regual diet nor a raw diet nor a scd diet, what ever i do im skinny
Posted 10/14/2009 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
I could help but you'll have to list your daily food intake from waking up to sleeping and what kind of exercise you do. Simply put gaining weight is taking in more calories than you're burning off. Ofcourse there are other variables but we wont go into that right now. Just list your meals and Ill try to help as best as I can.
Posted 10/14/2009 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Are you flaring or in remission? When I was flaring, I lost a lot of weight, but when I got into remission, I gained it back. I didn't expect to keep it off, though, because of how quickly I'd lost the weight. I don't think I would have been able to gain weight when I was flaring no matter what I did.
Posted 10/14/2009 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
My husband struggles to keep weight on (just part of his metabolism, and he works out a LOT) so he has always been a fan of high calorie shakes and smoothies. He does not have UC, so I'm not sure how that would work out with that, but I do remember reading one time that renee zellweger drank peanut butter milk shakes all day to gain weight for bridget jones' diary!!! LOL.
Posted 10/14/2009 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe try Jarrows Whey protien powder and lift wieghts, and drink coconut milk. Sugar and carbs add the weight usually, but they tend to not be good for anyone with Colitis.
Posted 10/14/2009 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Nestle makes a product called Benecalorie that is for cancer patients and those that are chronically ill. It's a 1.5oz tasteless liquid that contains 350 calories. If you added this to your meals 3X per day you could get an additional 1000+ calories but without having to eat it. It's available online through Nestle or better yet just Google Benecalorie.

Sue
Posted 10/14/2009 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
i worked out 5 days a week but, when having bad weeks of flare up loose a ton of weight ,you cant eat alot of food to compensate it just makes ur colon hurt worse. my weight has flucated from 155-185
Posted 10/14/2009 6:21 PM (GMT 0)

LookingFortheCure said...
I have a full blown weightroom complete with rubber floors, cage, hip-leg sled and I try to eat constantly but cannot gain 1 lb over 170. I was down to 130 and have been up to 190.

Without a ton of carbs its not going to happen, been chowing down pasta lately and its still not working. Hash browns with omelate this morning. I sit at a computer all day so I am not burning up much.

Have you kept track of how many calories you're consuming? I know some people who have a very tough time gaining weight but the best thing is to track your meals down and up intake 200-500 calories at a time and see if it works. I know someone that takes in 7k calories a day just to gain 2 pounds a month. Hes got good genetics though so he went up from 140-170 and still maintains his 6 pack. Ofcouse carbs will help with weight gain but for me personally carbs pack on too much belly fat and makes me feel like a lardass.
Posted 10/14/2009 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Im guessing if you drink milk and dont have gas/diarrhea/tummy pain issues, you're not lactose intolerant anymore? Dont know too much about the subject as I have no issues with milk. You can also try drinking protein shakes with lactose free milk. I take ON whey and suggested it to someone else who told me they're lactose intolerant and had no issues with it. I think it was Adam on these forums, could be wrong though..

Someone on BB.com just posted their breakfast for bulking and it was 2 scoops protein, 2 cups milk, 2 cups steel oats, 2 bananas and 2 scrambled eggs and they said that comes out to 1400 calories. Try that for a breakfast, Im sure you'll have no problem gaining weight :P
Posted 10/14/2009 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
I also have a hard time gaining weight. To begin with, even before colitis, I only carried around 165-170. I am 6'0".

I was recently down to 145, but am back up to about 155. I think some may be due to the pred.

I try drinking ensure shakes, flax oil in my meals. I use rice pasta instead of regular pasta (for those who can't eat a lot of wheat). I make 4-5 egg omelletes with a can of tuna and some spinach. Also eat a lot of yogurt and sometimes smoothies.

Lately with Thanksgiving and all, I have ate a bit too much pie and treats...not sitting the best tho.

Doz79, on a side note, i see you and I are almost exact same in age and treatment. What type of colitis do you have and how are things going for you? Always curious to compare people in similar situations to see what works for them.

Good luck on the weight gain. It's a never ending battle for me...kind of like a savings account for a rainy day.

 

Posted 10/15/2009 12:31 AM (GMT 0)

Pushingforward said...
I also have a hard time gaining weight. To begin with, even before colitis, I only carried around 165-170. I am 6'0".
I was recently down to 145, but am back up to about 155. I think some may be due to the pred.



I try drinking ensure shakes, flax oil in my meals. I use rice pasta instead of regular pasta (for those who can't eat a lot of wheat). I make 4-5 egg omelletes with a can of tuna and some spinach. Also eat a lot of yogurt and sometimes smoothies.

Lately with Thanksgiving and all, I have ate a bit too much pie and treats...not sitting the best tho.



Doz79, on a side note, i see you and I are almost exact same in age and treatment. What type of colitis do you have and how are things going for you? Always curious to compare people in similar situations to see what works for them.



Good luck on the weight gain. It's a never ending battle for me...kind of like a savings account for a rainy day.

I had one colonoscopy when I was first diagnosed. My colitis was pretty severe and all over the colon. Really unsure what my diagnosis ended up being as that doctor was a total douchebag and kept me on prednisone and sulfasalazine for 5yrs. All I know is I've got ulcerative colitis... Ive recently moved to Kaiser as of last year due to getting state insurance (no one would insure me before so limited options to change doctors) and now we're trying different routes.

Im due for a colonoscopy but my GI wants me to a try and taper down on pred and if I flare or my blood tests come back weird, then he'll send me under the scope and try to up the Imuran.

What kind of side effects have you noticed off your meds Chuck?
Posted 10/15/2009 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
No side effects yet off of the Imuran..just started it last week.

Pred gives me acne like crazy, and a bit of puffiness...that's about it. This is my second round of pred. Was on it last Feb too. Hoping the Imuran works.

I'm trying to take advantage of being on pred and pack on a couple extra pounds so I have weight to lose again if it doesn't happen to work how it should. Guess we'll see.

Good luck getting off the pred Doz. Keep me posted .. hope things work. I have it all the way through my colon too...just gotta keep trying different things. I haven't found the perfect combo of food/supplements/drugs yet..but they've gotta be there!!

Posted 10/15/2009 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
Wow, I have the opposite problem. I feel like prednisone is making me enormous! I'm guess I am not gaining weight though...just getting that redistribution of fat into my face and stomach. Ugh. It doesn't help that I just had a baby too. I've actually been wondering how I can lose weight while still being on prednisone. It's like I can't trust my appetite anymore. I always feel ravenous even when I know I should be full.
Posted 10/15/2009 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
I pack on weight in face/gut too and Im unsure if this is prednisone related or genes related. Been on pred too long and getting older so who knows..

Ditto on the backne Chuck and Ive recently noticed a bit of baldness and a lot of white hair which doesnt run in my family. Going to try Biotin and see if that helps. I hope you dont have to stay on pred too long. Also suggest working out so you dont get depressed with all the negative side effects.
Posted 10/15/2009 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Doz...same to you

Keep me updated..hope things go good for ya.

I do try to keep a workout routine when I feel good. I try to stay as active and normal as possible.

Start hockey this sat!!

 

Posted 10/15/2009 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
For me, it took a combination of healing the gut, improving digestion, increasing calories, eating more protein and healthy fat and heavy weight training. All of these things have to work together to bring about healthy weight gain. In my experience, there is no quick fix. Protein powders and/or meal replacement shakes - the kind formulated for body builders - can help boost caloric intake.

Posted 10/16/2009 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
to gain weight my doctor made me drink 6 ensure plus drinks a day in addition to meals. the ensure plus has 350 calories and you can buy the generic brand which to me tastes the same and is cheaper. i saw immediate results. hope it helps. :]
Posted 10/17/2009 9:39 AM (GMT 0)
where i live here ensure plus is not available but i can buy ensure powder .
Posted 10/18/2009 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
It took me months before I found what worked for me. I have lifted weights and exercised for as long as I can remember and I am not about to let UC change that. This is what I eat in the morning and after a workout. It never upsets my stomach.

1 scoop of "pea protein" (whey & upset my stomach) 110 cal 26 gr of protein
1 banana 110 cal
1 cup of blueberry's 100 cal
4 tablespoons of olive oil 480 cal
3 tablespoons of honey 180 cal
16 oz of water

980 calories/26 grams of protein (sometimes I add 2 scoops of protein making it 1090 cal/52 grams of protein)

Hope this helps.
Posted 10/18/2009 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
Putting sugar and carbs back iny diet got me to gain back all 15 pounds I lost... I still avoid any fructose and or corn syrup
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