This topic is about someone who has been living with an ileostomy and is finding it challenging to gain weight, despite eating a lot. They have Crohn’s disease and have been underweight for most of their life. They are seeking advice from others who might have similar experiences.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. One person found that they gained a bit of weight over time by adding a regular midday meal and reducing their daily exercise. They suggest that eating more frequently, especially adding a lunch, and cutting back on activities that burn a lot of energy might help.

2. It's important to remember that everyone's metabolism is different. Some people with ileostomies remain thin no matter how much they eat, while others, especially those on long-term steroids, might gain weight more easily.

3. If you have rapid or constant stoma output, it might be affecting how well your body absorbs nutrients, which can make it hard to gain weight.

4. Other health issues like anemia, loss of appetite, or complications related to other conditions (such as cancer) can also make it difficult to gain weight. It might be helpful to talk to healthcare professionals to address these underlying problems before focusing on weight gain.