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CAN'T GAIN WEIGHT WITH GERD!!! 18YEAR OLD 5'2 80LBS!!!

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Posted 7/3/2013 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
can someone please tell me how to gain weight!!!! i was diagnosed with gerd a couple months ago after giving birth to my first child, before pregnancy i was 96lbs, i was always a small figured person due to genes but i looked great with it but after giving birth i lost 16lbs and now i'm only 80lbs!, none of my clothes can no longer fit me, i'm miserable everyday i feel like i'm just bones, and people is always asking me why i look so thin.... help!!!!
Posted 7/4/2013 12:17 PM (GMT 0)
Get your blood tests and thyroid tests done. You may need to take supplements or shots if you are low on vitamin B12, iron etc. The doctors should be able to tell you.

Also, as you get older you will gain weight and gain it fast as your natural metabolism slows. My wife was very slim and wanted to gain weight. Now 10 years later, she is trying to lose weight.
Posted 7/4/2013 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same problem. I am a male and should weigh 200 at least. I am 178. I look too thin. Even my a upuncturist said I may not be absorbing my nutrients.
I was going to post asking people how they get there protein ? I eat very healthy now, for the most part. I do eat meat but not a lot. Regular hamburger gives me reflux but buffalo or elk does not. I do eat salmon a lot but that's not going to put my weight back on. I tried some dairy free, glutinous free protein powder yesterday.
I was already very thin and that was when I ate anything and everything. So now I eat healthy and I am way way too thin. I have also started to carry almonds with me so I am eating every two hours. So I try. I also just got a good book. I will post the title later when I go down stairs. My acupuncturist recommended it.
But eating evey two hours even if its almonds will help. I hope.
Posted 7/4/2013 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
 

Here are some tips that I have read

- Drink less fluids - body will build water in cells and you will add water weight. Don't get dehydrated though

- Eat more sodium rich foods will increase water storage - may increase blood pressure so be careful

- Eating less frequent larger meals slows metabolism - eating small frequent keeps metabolism high - if you have gerd its tough as you want to eat small meals more frequently.

-I think stress, anxiety and less sleep also contribute to weight loss

Posted 7/8/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
axagirl,

I know how you feel, I'm 5'9" and only weigh 125 lbs and I have to fight to keep that on. Eating mainly "good food" makes it impossible to put weight on, for me. Just not enough fats, carbs, and cals!

Posted 7/8/2013 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
I think acid reflux plays a part in stopping some of the nutrients going to the right places at the right times. My weight seems to just mainly go to the stomach. Digestive enzymes as well as insulin therapy because of my diabetes has helped put on weight but still feel I'm not getting the proper nutrients because of the acid reflux which I'm hoping surgery will sort out.
Posted 7/8/2013 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
LInx or nissen?
Posted 7/8/2013 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Agreed, 80% of any weight gain I do get goes straight to my stomach. So I end up looking like a starving pregnant scarecrow.  smhair
Posted 7/9/2013 2:41 PM (GMT 0)

Teacherman said...
LInx or nissen?

I'm having the nissen hopefully in the next couple of months.
Posted 7/9/2013 2:42 PM (GMT 0)

DOGGBONES said...
Agreed, 80% of any weight gain I do get goes straight to my stomach. So I end up looking like a starving pregnant scarecrow. [img]/community/emoticons/smhair.gif[/img]

Haha yeah, know the feeling.
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