Will i finally gain weight after i get my Ileostomy?

[CrazyCrohnieKatie]

I'm getting a permanent ileostomy bag on the 28th, right now I am down to 88lbs. I was just wondering if I should look forward to being able to finally gain weight? I've been so skinny for so long and nothing has helped my crohns, I would love to put on some weight after surgery...

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Some people gain a lot of weight after their ostomy is placed but others like me with diarrhea are still struggling to put on weight due to lack of absorption.