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  1. K

    Advice for gaining weight

    That’s good to know. Modulen I’ve tried and sadly didn’t tolerate well - killed my appetite so net gain was down. I’ll look into the second one though, that’s new to me. Thanks!
  2. K

    Advice for gaining weight

    Yeah I’ve had pretty much everything checked. Other than Crohns and missing various pieces of my insides I’m totally physically healthy. That’s why it’s been so frustrating. I’ve exhausted most of my options, so I’m trying to gather as much info as I can. the only thing I take now is a...
  3. K

    Advice for gaining weight

    Roughly 4000-4500 calories per day is my normal total, I can sometimes push 5000-5500 but it’s tough going. I’ve been through a couple of nutritionists and other than my love of full fat Coke, they say my diet should be working. Same comment back from my surgeon and my gastro consultant
  4. K

    Advice for gaining weight

    Hi Jo, thanks for the reply - I really should have put that in! I’m 6’1” and currently weigh ~12 stone. I eat lots of nuts and nut butters as much as I can tolerate. Also full fat milk, lots of cheese, and I eat as much meat as I can get my hands on. I don’t seem to have the hardware left...
  5. K

    Advice for gaining weight

    Hi, just looking for some advice on gaining weight. I’m 39 male, and have chronic Crohns. Had six resections removing a lot of my small and large bowel over the last 16 years. Had an ileostomy bag for 18 months years ago now fully reversed. I’m not on a pity party like so many of the...
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