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Posted 7/16/2011 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
I am feeling okay Uc wise. I always have D (to some extent) because of IBS-D and Diverticulosis so I can't go by that, but no urgency, no pain, no bleeding. However, I have been losing weight at a rapid rate, just two weeks ago I was at 138lbs and now I am down to 130lbs. I am eating the same and have not changed much.

Should I be concerned?
Posted 7/16/2011 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
I know you know more then what I do. My daughter, who has a j-pouch has just lost about 8lbs in two weeks also. Was just at the hospital yesterday, Her surgeon, wasn't to worried(I am) she is down to 89lbs. He said she looked healthy we will keep an eye on it. Maybe a little more active since it is summer. Just make sure you keep drinking. She goes back in two weeks so hopefully it will work out. Has your stools increased?
Posted 7/16/2011 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
Sherry, I would give it a couple weeks to see if it continues. Maybe it is due to increased activity due to summer. If it continues it wouldn't hurt to see about it.
Posted 7/16/2011 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
No, I still go about 4 times in the morning. That hasn't changed - like I said, I usually have D every morning due to other gut issues. I definitely drink a lot of water, not only because of the D (I also take fiber supplements to help with that btw) but also because extra water helps with my headaches. Overall, I feel fine.

Could be increased activity I guess. It's been so hot out tho that I haven't had much of a chance to be out and about - I'm heat intolerant.
Posted 7/16/2011 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
I weigh more than you do and if I lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks it would concern me if there was no increased activity to explain it. But I would also wait as suggested and see if the trend continued.

Last summer I lost almost 10 lbs. on a 7 week vacation because we were traveling by van/RV and just always on the go, not time to sit around and surf the internet lol. A few pounds came back but the rest seem permanently gone but I'm not underweight and have lots of energy.

When was your last c-scope?
Posted 7/16/2011 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
April 2011 - no sign of activity and biospy confirmed.
Posted 7/16/2011 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
This happens to me every now and then. Funny you mention in the last week alone I have gone from 110-107. It has been SO hot here. My appetite is down when the heat is crazy. It could all be tied into the weather/humidity??
Posted 7/16/2011 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
Sherry....maybe you can up your calorie intake during the day. Of your body type and probably high metabolism, your weight can vary at least 5 pounds a day.

I would suggest you weight yourself every morning and every night about an hour before bedtime and see the difference in the consistency.

Curious if now that you have made some changes regarding fibre and water...has your tummy gone down a bit?

How tall are you? and are you of small or medium bone type?

q

Posted 7/17/2011 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Are you using nicotine? I lost weight when I started that. Haven't been able to get it back up either so I'm thinking I may need to get a couple pair of smaller shorts! :-p
Posted 7/17/2011 10:03 AM (GMT 0)

Red_34 said...
I am feeling okay Uc wise. I always have D (to some extent) because of IBS-D and Diverticulosis so I can't go by that, but no urgency, no pain, no bleeding. However, I have been losing weight at a rapid rate, just two weeks ago I was at 138lbs and now I am down to 130lbs. I am eating the same and have not changed much.

Should I be concerned?

I feel kind of stupid to render advice to you.

I'm always concerned when losing weight. 8 lbs from 138 sounds a lot, but is easily explained by the diarrhea. The rapid weight loss is what concerns me. (I've always had hard time keeping the weight with D. Luckily my UC is usually constipation.) You're eating okay - the same, so that is good. I'm guessing you'd have some problems gaining weight?

Definitely worth monitoring daily.
Posted 7/17/2011 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
Red_34,

It is rapid weight loss that is a concern. As another poster suggested, try increasing your caloric intake and see if that makes any difference.

What are your vitamin D3 levels like?

Posted 7/17/2011 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
My D levels are fine. I get them checked frequently.

Yes, I had always had a fast metabolism, then I hit my late 30's and I started gaining weight, actually went from 115lbs to 142lbs in 3 months. I went to the doc and had my thyroid checked but that was good. I then lost weight and held steady at 135-140lbs.

Yes, since starting on the fiber supps - FINALLY my tummy went down. It took a while tho and during that time I looked 7 months pregnant!

I'm 5' 6", small boned.
Posted 7/17/2011 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
Than I would say you're in the right range no lower than 125...I think you're just not used to it and to not worry at this point.

As long as you're consuming enough food and calories to support your metabolism.  Of course, upping that can increase the metabolism if it's good food...a good sign that part is working well.

If your tummy went down and now on the fibre supps....all is good.

I'm 138ish now...but can gain weight easily from too many goodies continually over a period of time. I can also noticably lose a pound or more in a few days from not indulging...

I'm 5'8 and medium boned...I know I'll lose a little more if I exercised..and that would be around my tummy. I think for me 135 would be optimum, but I'm fearful to go any lower.

q

Posted 7/17/2011 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
Also, you can show a lot lower weight if you're dehydrated.
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