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Posted 10/6/2013 3:56 AM (GMT 0)
hello, been diagnosed with UC for 3 1/2 years.....lost about 40lbs in the past 12 months (not good)....looking to gain back a little weight....i bought IsoPure Mass and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it as far as it possibly aggravating symptoms and whether or not it put on weight.
I wouldnt say im in remission but havent seen blood in a long time....mucous once in a while but id say about every 10 days or so I have a "bad day" where im in the bathroom 5-10 times....other than those days usually once or twice.....some left sided cramping

currently taking 4 Lialda per day, 2 VSL#3 Pills, Fish Oil.......Vitamin D
Rowasa enemas (generic) when needed
Posted 10/6/2013 12:27 PM (GMT 0)
Ur symptoms could be IBS, have u been diagnosed with that yet? As for the weight gainer, I personally wouldn't take it. It has all kinds of horrible ingredients.

I am in the same boat as you. I was down to 50kg middle of this year, but I started eating like crazy about 2 months ago and weight lifting. I weigh around 60kg now (132lb) which is good given my height (168cm). Not sure how long I can maintain that weight though, it requires a lot eating that I don't normally do.
Posted 10/6/2013 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
I can't comment on Iso pure mass. Generally just eat, eat and eat alot if you want to gain weight (an extra meal, extra helping) just keep it healthy as your body needs nutrients after the hell of flaringn Your uc symptoms don't sound that bad so gaining weight should be possible, just be persistent and you should regain slowly. I lost about 20lbs and regained it in this way, regained about 0.5 pounds a week, every week.
Posted 10/6/2013 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
IsoPure is a good brand. Their a little pricey but a lot of people who easily get sour stomachs have good results with it.
Posted 10/6/2013 1:40 PM (GMT 0)
Most of those do have whey in them which is a dairy product, so if you do have problems with dairy you may consider that!
Posted 10/6/2013 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies.....to the first poster.....yes I was diagnosed with UC 3+ years ago.....was not diagnosed with IBS however. I was reading that IsoPure isolates the whey protein so it is supposedly lactose free. I guess the only way to find out is to give it a try.

Yea I wish eating more was that simple but it seems when I eat more i have worse symptoms....especially D, urgency and cramping and at the same time I totally lose my appetite
Posted 10/6/2013 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
I'm the same way! Everyone says eat eat eat- well if I eat 2lbs of food I crap out 3lbs....not so easy to gain weight that way!
I try higher caloric choices- butter, pastas, creamy soups, etc...it's not helping! :)
Posted 10/6/2013 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
I hear ya on the "just eat more"...if it only it were that simple smilewinkgrin Im gonna try this weight gainer and try and share my resuts here. Was also reading it has 5grams of L-Glutamine per serving which many people on the forum take seperately for colon and mucosa lining repair
Posted 10/6/2013 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
NURSEMB23.... I so agree with you. My Dr is on me to gain weigth My last appts he jump on me for my weight. I told him the same thing you said. How can I gain 2 lbs when I am crapping out 3 lbs. He had a good laugh and changed his tune. When Crohns hit me I weighed 198lbs. Today I weigh 109lbs. There is no one out there that wants me to gain more then I do. I eat my meals and even have a few snacks. NOTHING IS HELPING....I HATE CROHNS!!!
Posted 10/6/2013 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
Well,regarding "eat, eat", if your symptoms just get worse when you eat more then guess what you are not healed enough to gain weight. Big difference from just having 1-2 solid bms a day, that you can gain weight with. Speak to your Dr about changing your meds to 1st get your inflammation in check, then eat more.
Posted 10/6/2013 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
it is tough to gain. Weight with diarrhea 1or2 times a day.Iam up to 105lbs. Took 3 weeks to gain that!
I sprinkle Whey powder on my cereal& snack on Luna protein bars .
I ate a small York peppermint patty Ohboy bad idea . Was up all night with diarrhea yuck! turn
Posted 10/6/2013 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 10/7/2013 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
You can drink 1 ensure a day. That stuff is packed with calories and nutrients. I think it's lactose free too. People drink that stuff as meals sometimes so it's pretty safe.
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