Hi all, I have had my ileostomy for almost 6 yrs. I lost a lot of weight during my time in the hosptial. However after my lengthy recovery I managed to put back on some weight. Over the last couple of years though I have continued to gain and I now weigh more than I have ever weighed. It is very distressing to me especially since at one point in my life (a very long time ago) I was an anorexic. I have done Weight Watchers before and successfully lost about 36 lbs. When I tried WW again I lost about 16 lbs and then just got stuck there. Now I have gained back that 16 lbs and probably more. It is very discouraging. Do any of you have a similar experience with weight gain and difficulty with losing it? I am curious to hear others experience with this and how they handle it. Thanks
I lost quite a bit of weight while in hospital too. My weight stayed off for a few months but then I started gaining again and have gained back all the weight and then some. For a long time I was afraid to exercise because of my colostomy (in June 2011) so went to an athletic therapist who helped create an exercise plan suited to my challenges. I am trying to focus on losing weight and trying to lead a healthy lifestyle with a goal of losing about 40 pounds. Unfortunately, it is more difficult to lose weight in our 40s and especially after menopause.
Have you been able to consult with your doctor in case there is a medical reason you aren't losing - like thyroid issues?
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Please send your weight to me! I was 185 but due to many problems went down to 126. I want to get back to at leas 175 but struggle to get over 160. I struggle with appetite and if I eat health it is hard to put on weight. Any adeas on how to increase appetite? (and no , not pot)
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