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How do you gain weight with Crohn's Disease?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 20, 2022 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
@macombs You are finding it difficult to gain weight due to Crohn's Disease and you are looking to connect with other people like you.
You'll notice I changed the title of your discussion slightly. I did this to make it easier for you to connect with members like @astaingegerdm @maryjoyce @donnacarp @imatine. These members are active members of the Digestive Health group that may be able to help answer your question or point you in the right direction.
May I ask what you have done so far in an effort to gain weight?
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I too have been trying to regain the weight I lost after a botched surgery for Crohn's in 2015. I am 6' 2" and weigh 149 pounds. I weighed 169 before the surgery. On occasion I will regain 5 or 6 pounds, but I often have to go 2 or 3 days with just liquids. And there goes the weight I just gained. The problem is, for me at least, any advice on gaining weight for a healthy person does not apply for a person with a compromised digestive system as with Crohn's disease. I have been to dieticians who repeatedly offered advice that was just not feasible for someone with gut issues. You cannot just start stuffing your face with lots of food and expect to not pay the price..........so any advice would be appreciated.