Hi. I had the same issue. My doctor told me I'll gain most of my weight back by doing exercises to build muscle. Doing that has definitely made a difference.
divine2077
Apr 06, 2025 9:43 pm
Apr 07, 2025 1:24 am
Yes, many people gain weight after ostomy surgery because their health improves after the initial healing from the surgery. Eating more often, small frequent meals, helps with everything! (Cheers from a WOC RN)
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Caz67
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Redondo
Apr 07, 2025 8:55 pm
I am actually too fat. At the beginning, I was underweight because I was so sick, but now I can't lose the weight. I have all of my small intestine and no large colon. Even though everything goes through so quickly, the small intestine still absorbs all of the nutrients and fat, too.
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Mr Brightside
Apr 07, 2025 8:58 pm
I have the same problem. I've read articles that ileostomies are worse for keeping weight down because of the diets recommended to maintain good output consistency, etc., and the way the small intestine works.
I guess it's increasing exercise without overdoing it and getting a hernia 🤷♂️
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squidman30
May 14, 2025 4:37 am
It was kind of a rollercoaster for me. I lost 30 lbs after mine a year ago. I had the reversal 5 months ago and have gained 20 lbs. I'm currently trying to drop 15 lbs. I get around 20,000 steps in a day and fast daily for twelve hours. It's slowly coming off, and I'm toning up. I still have a ways to go to reach my goal. As far as healing... I feel fatigue every day, but work through it to get stronger. Pinching off is about the only issue I have, and it's improving. I thank God every day for healing me. Good luck, man.