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How do you lose weight with UC?


Thu, April 09, 2009 10:47 AM

Ive had UC and Crohns for about 8 years. Ive read about people trying to gain weight, but what about losing it?I need to lose about 70lbs, but it seems like every time I try, I have a flare up.  I tried Weight Watchers, but had a flare up and the high fiber made it worse. Two months ago I went to a bariatric office to work with a Dr.  Ive been eating a lot of salad and fruit and taking several supplements.  In the past 6 weeks Ive lost 15 lbs and was very excited, but then I started having another flare up. So now the raw veggies and supplements are out.  Ive read that low fiber carbs are best during a flare up, but that goes against my trying to lose weight.

Has anyone found a UC/Crohns friendly weight loss plan?

FPO karen17535
Joined Apr 1, 2009

Thu, April 09, 2009 9:23 PM

 Reply posted for Karen17535.

SCD, Candida diet.  I lost 40lbs changing what I eat.  It also put me in remission.

You might want  find a holistic or naturopathic doctor.

FPO patman75
Joined Feb 8, 2009

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