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I'm not a new member here--just and email and name change. My j pouch is older than some of the members I'm sure, but I haven't asked this question for awhile and wondering if the general opinion has changed. Do we still think that if we can't gain weight but are otherwise doing "okay," that it's just one of those things and nothing to do about it?

I initially gained after my surgery and within a year, started losing and settled at about 110 on my 5'7" pear shaped body. It may have been triggered by some meds given to me at the university clinic when I passed out while telling the doc when my fever had started and next thing woke up Ina gown with an IV. I was 20 and didn't ask many questions?

I've been this weight for many years. I've tried a lot of things in my own, have been med-free all this time and not wanting to mess with that, but I started working with a nutritionist this fall. I'm on a sort of modified AIP diet and some supplements. I'm told it may take a year on the protocol to see how much I can heal my small intestine via stuff I put in my mouth.

Has anyone else tried this? Anyone else have the same situation and found a solution? I'm really curious. I see Jan is still here moderating. What dedication!

Looking forward to some stories.

Cherie

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Many of us would love to have your problem! I am one of those who seem to have a most efficient small bowel, and not a calorie goes by unabsorbed.

But seriously, if you are otherwise fit and healthy, I would not be much concerned about being unable to gain weight. If you have ruled out things like celiac disease and Crohn's, this may just be your set point. Some people are just naturally thin. I believe the primary problem would be when you are ill and unable to eat normally. You won't have as much in reserve as the rest of us, so you may land in the hospital sooner.

And be sure not to get marooned on a desert island!

Jan

12/15/1410:45 AM

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