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Weight gain after surgery
by Elizabeth37122, Sep 29, 2007 12:53PM
In 2001 I had a total abdominal colectomy (my entire colon was removed). Since that surgery I have gained about 60 lbs and I cannot lose weight. Almost 4 months ago, I joined a gym. I have walked on the ellyptical machine 10 miles a day, 6 days a week, for almost 4 months. I have also worked on the weight machines--not a lot, though. Guess how much weight I've lost....zero, zilch, nada..!! I've been to the doctor and had my thyroid checked. It was fine. Someone please help. I am so depressed and discouraged. Can anyone help me? I am at my wit's end. Thank you.
Member Comments (2)
by hyacinth5, Apr 26, 2008 07:25AM
To: Elizabeth37122
I have the same problem and have not received any explanation.
by Greter, Aug 04, 2008 02:07AM
To: Elizabeth
I had an emergency colectomy last november. It was an emergency because I had suffered from severe constipation, abdominal and rectal pain and bleeding since I was a toddler, with no diagnosis. I searched the country over for help. Finally when I got acknowledgement I was told I was facing perforation of my colon and had surgery that morning. I had previously know I might be facing partial removal of my colon not knowing you could have the whole thing out without the bag and all. I met a young girl a month prior who told me she had her colon removed. She was very thin and wearing a white bikini eating a bag of potato chips and drinking a beer on the beach. With quite a walk from the condo bathrooms. Things you think about with our problems. After surgery, I lost 25 lbs and maintained that loss for about 3 months. I eat less and more often which I thought was good. Two months ago my weight began to climb I am up 30lbs. in 2 months. Thyroid check fine. I would love to have someone to talk to about this,. I feel your pain. Hang in there, I am trying to!
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