why have i gained 105 pounds after crohn' disease surgery?
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wow...gained weight! i have had crohn's for six years and have never had a problem with gaining weight...just keeping it on. \nhope all goes well
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Most people don't have the experience I did, but I think it is important to know that things can go wrong.  I felt OK immediately after the procedure, except for the effects of the anesthesia.  Three days post-op, I began having a fever, nausea and vomiting.  I went to the emergency room because my surgeon was out of town and didn't have anyone covering for him. I was diagnosed with a staph infection that went systemic.  I was in the hospital for 2 weeks on IV antibiotics.  Not fun.  After that I was fine.  I had the procedure done on my hips and went down 3 pants sizes.  The only drawback I would tell you about is when they remove the fats cells from one place on your body, they are gone forever and you will never have fat in that area again.  When I gain weight, I used to gain it in my hips.  Now if I gain weight, it all gets packed onto my stomach, which I never had before. After the above experience, I would never have it done again, or have any elective surgery again.  I would only have surgery if my life was threatened.
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The side effects are: \n* Your stomach is now the size of a thimble and that's all you can eat.  \n* Many foods will make you vomit.  \n* You have to take special vitamins and supplements for the rest of your life so you don't get malnourished.  \n* You could die from complications or infection.\n* You'll probably lose a lot of weight but probably won't be "thin" just "thinner"--a friend of mine lost 133 lbs after her surgery but she's still very overweight. \n* Also, your skin will probably hang off you like a sharpei's coat and insurance doesn't pay for that surgery either.\nThe surgeon you go to should have a support group for pre- and post-op people and you should attend meetings and talk to people who've had the same surgery you want (there are many kinds) and see how it affected them.\nAlso, it's not easy to get the surgery unless you can afford to pay for it yourself ($20-30,000).  \nBelow are links to a great site on weight loss surgery and my weight-loss blog which details my attempts to lose weight & get surgery.  If you haven't picked a surgeon yet, the obesity help site has listings of all surgeons and comments from patients. It is where I found my surgeon.
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There may be irritability, decreased threshold for stress or conflict, and minor emotional instability during the withdrawal process. Cravings are also common. Some individuals may gain weight, though the typical amount gained is between 5 to 7 pounds.
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I'm not a doctor, but I'd say your level of obesity may not qualify you for the more extreme bariatric procedures.  Doctors tend to shy away from anything under morbidly obese, which is at least 100 pounds over the high end of your ideal weight.  They can still perform the procedure as an elective surgery, but you may be putting yourself through a difficult process for little long-term benefit.\n\nI know of people who have gained weight as a result of food allergies, not lack of exercise or high caloric intake.  You may have a trigger food or two that prevents meaningful weight loss.  Only an allergist could tell you for sure.\n\nThere could also be glandular conditions which result in weight gain, so you may want to consult a physician for a complete physical with blood work.  A low functioning thyroid is one reason some people lack a normal metabolism, for instance.  Diabetics or pre-diabetics can also lose weight once they start on blood sugar medications.\n\nBariatric surgery will definitely take the raw weight off your body, but you have to drink substantial amounts of water\nand maintain a very strict diet.  There is a significant risk of post-operative complications, even death.  The lap band procedure is considered safer than the gastric by-pass, and it is reversible.
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My weight can swing by as much as 10lbs from retained water.  It actually got worse when I wasn't eating enough.
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my friend is taking Remeron for Fibromialgia and she did gain some weight at first.  Being the OCD type, she just basically got obsessed about not gaining anymore weight and did it all through diet.  She knew it was a potential side effect but never thought she would actually gain weight.  When it happened, she just focused on dieting.
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More likely coincidence.\nBut a question comes immediately to mind. First, are you asking this 30 years later for the first time?  Or have you been tested, for certain medical causes?\n\nYou may have one of several conditions, possibly not related to your surgeries.  Although some might argue that decreased CNS activity (even for a short time with anesthesia) could breed a break down in the body's immune system.  You could be experiencing Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome, which lasts for years and years.  Epstein_Barr is another related syndrome. \n\nThere is also a difference between Chronic Fatigue, and Reduced Endurance.  \n\nYour endurance can be increased by walking and working out just a bit more each day, until you reach a normal work out threshold.  This is really a tough question to answer without seeing your history, and a doctor is your obvious first line of questioning.  There are so many factors such as your general condition, hence overweight? Diabetic? Hepatitis? The list goes on..\n\nIf you have ruled out serious disease, then,\nYou might try yoga, and breathing exercises (to increase your lung capacity), but first I would verify you don't have a physical condition that is causing your problem. Have the appropriate tests done to rule out any pathology, and or problems with your ability to get oxygen to your blood.  Normally lack of oxygen in the blood will create shortness of breath, fatigue and lethargy.\n\nAlways seek the advice and counsel of a professional health care practitioner.
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Hi.\n\nif u had a total thyroidectomy and didnt take thyroxin (hormon )replacment therapy u might gain wieght cuz of hormon deficency. \nso may be u need to check with ur Dr. b4 start any weight managment drugs..\n\nGoood Luck.
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If nothing solid is going in then i expect you'll have notihing solid to come out! Maybe that is why they suggest you do the diet so you wont need to use your bowles and also they could be seeing if you are determined about it and will stick to the diet after your operation?. Very best of luck with the surgery though x
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I had the laproscopic gastric bypass Dec 12th 2005 . I so far have lost 51 pounds . I am short 4'9" started out at 220 and now at 169 . I have not had any problems at all so I feel really lucky not only that but I was the smallest person in that office to have the bypass done . My Dr is amazed at how much I have lost with being so much smaller than all his other patients . I mean the less you weigh the less you are suppose to lose . I take my vitamins and protein everyday that's very important for me to do everyday in order to be healthy . I am so happy that I had the chance to have it done . My insurance company was great at paying too . I have Federal BLue Cross .\n\nAngel
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The exact opposite of weight gain.  I couldn't eat for the first couple of weeks and then for the first couple of weeks each time the dose was increased or decreased.  I lost about 10 lbs overall.
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normally no. but it will depend on the region and mass that has been taken along with the medicines that you are taking after the operation.\nanyway this is common to many patients which usually gets resolved spontanously with time.\ntake care ,\nmay god help you
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Go back to the surgeon that operated on you--- something may of happened with the surgery-------good luck
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my daughter had skin asthma and shes taking as prescription a drug with steriod. the result was like yours and in addition to that, she gained weight. it took six months of recovery, and three months her weight back to normal. she had this water theraphy, no softdrinks , no tea, no juices, just plain water. her monthly period it takes a few months to got back to normal. anyway consult your doctor just to be sure.
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I had this done a few years back.  Stock up on baby food and gatoraide.  The first few days you will not even think about eating, I PROMISE you.  I would either buy extremely lose fitting pants/shorts or a long night gown to wear.  Drink a lot of fluid...  I didn't drink enough to start and ended up severely dehydrated with my organs shutting down.  You have to tell yourself to drink, drink, drink.  Get lots of rest and don't try to stand straight up at first...  A walker may help you get around the first few days.  You can rent them at most stores such as Drugco or other pharmacies.  You may have drainage tubes, they are very irritating.  Be careful with them and drain it how the doctor tells you.  Don't be alarmed if you have a little bit of drainage one day and tons the next.  I used baby soap for baths/showers...  it was mild and non irritating.  I suggest sleeping in a recliner the first 2 weeks, you will NOT be able to lie flat on your back.  At the very least, stock up on pillows and stack them all around you on the bed to make a reclining position.  You may even want to put one under your knees.  Don't try to do to much at first, take time to heal.  You will need lots of help for awhile and then some later on.  You will need to get up and move some but take baby steps.  When you begin to eat foods, stay away from a lot of sugary things at first, you can enjoy them in smaller amounts later on.  Chew, chew, chew.  Don't swallow anything that you haven't chewed enough of.  You can get raelly sick and throw it all up.  I suggest baby shrimp.  They are tiny and packed with protein.  Umm...  There is so much, feel free to message me later on and I can tell you more.  I lost 170lbs and just had the extra skin removed almost 3 weeks ago.  Yesterday was my first day back to work.  Don't get aggrivated if you don't lose tons at first or lose a lot then none.  Be happy with yourself.  You are about to make a huge mental and physical change.  The mental stuff kicks in a few months after surgery.  Make sure you have someone you can talk too.  Let me know if you need anything else, this is just a touch of info!
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Don't worry about the weight gain, It is better than any alternative. I too know the feeling because of steroids. But after a while when you show improvement the Dr will cut th doseage. This helps. In the meantime just watch what you eat