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Sun, March 29, 2009 9:20 AM

To start of I had surgery in January of 2009. Basicly doing well, But I can't seem to put weight on. as a result I look in the mirror and get very depressed.I was a size 10 I am now a size 4. My breast look like pancakes which is very depressing because they were my best feature. Are there any suggestions out there on how to put the weight back on? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

chargenurse
Joined Feb 4, 2009

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Reply posted for patman75.

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AkikoD012
Joined May 14, 2022

Sun, April 05, 2009 11:38 PM

Reply posted for chargenurse.

Semi-related, I've had a hard time gaining muscle mass as well as putting on extra weight. I was pretty self-conscious for a while, but I've just accepted it. I try the best I can to find clothes that work with my body.

griffn
Joined Apr 5, 2009

Wed, April 01, 2009 2:23 PM

Reply posted for chargenurse.

I had an ileococic resection May 08 and I didn't really start seeing any sort of significant weight gain until these last couple of months. I was around 100 when I had surgery and am now at 120! I haven't been this heavy in years. Hang in there-even those little gains of even one pound at first can build up to something significant. :)

mrcleanks
Joined Jul 8, 2008

Sun, March 29, 2009 10:21 AM

Reply posted for patman75.

Thanks for responding. I lost most of my small bowel(approx.21 feet, part of large bowel and my ileo-cecal valve). What you say makes sense to me. I am in the process of contacting a nutritionist in my neighborhood.

chargenurse
Joined Feb 4, 2009

Sun, March 29, 2009 9:50 AM

Reply posted for chargenurse.

What type of surgery did you have?

The small intestine is where are your food is processed into usable energy. So if part of your small intestine was removed then you could have a harder time putting on weight. If you know exactly what part they removed you can find out what you might have a hard time absorbing.

Your large intestine is primary used for absorbing the last bit of water out of your food and a few last minerals and nutrients. So if your large intestine was removed you should still be able to gain weight.

patman75
Joined Feb 8, 2009

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