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Jeanlizzie Mon 30-Sep-19 10:39:46

I have a weight issue , I cant put it on , I was on medication that piled weight on and eventually the GP and I decided the side effects outweighed any benefits
Since then the weight has fallen off me ,I am only 5ft2 and after docs app this morning I weigh 6 stone 13 , which is scary , I'm eating fine, according to the food diary I have been keeping ,I have had so many tests to see if there is something underlying at the root of it , but thankfully it all came back negative
I've never been a really thin person in fact I cant remember ever in my adult life weighing this , but I'm getting so frustrated been told I am looking poorly and gaunt , and to have a good meal , I'm terrified if I'm poorly I cant afford to loose any more
Any suggestions welcome

LondonGranny Tue 01-Oct-19 12:26:38

When I gave my friend with MS's carers ideas for getting her weight up the GP had said, don't worry about everything being healthy, just get the calories in as much as possible. Also I had taken note that Jeanlizzie is keeping a food diary so the GP can veto anything they think is inappropriate.

Skye17 Tue 01-Oct-19 13:24:45

Montezuma 100% cocoa chocolate is high-calorie and also healthy, as it contains useful minerals but no sugar. It certainly puts weight on to me when I don’t want it to! Available from Sainsbury’s. If you find that too bitter, small amounts of 85% cocoa dark chocolate might be good.

Nuts and seeds are also high-calorie and healthy.

Jeanlizzie Tue 01-Oct-19 14:03:20

My doc also gave me the advice that londongranny was given about getting the weight on and not to worry too much about how as that can be addressed later
I have already asked to see a nutritionist and have been informed that I don't really needs one !!!

LondonGranny Tue 01-Oct-19 14:06:07

I really hope it works...also, have you had a flu jab? I think it would be wise, given the circumstances.

Jeanlizzie Tue 01-Oct-19 16:08:25

Yes I have an app for next week to have one, I'm terrified of been Ill at the moment ,
Thanks for all your help and suggestions

grandtanteJE65 Tue 01-Oct-19 17:14:02

I solved a similar problem by eating a forenoon and an afternoon snack, plus more at breakfast.

I think it helped that I stopped worrying about my weight loss, which there was no medical reason for, and only weighed myself once a week.

willa45 Tue 01-Oct-19 17:34:24

In order to gain weight you need to add more calories to your regular intake every day. For most people, 2800 calories a day will do the trick, less than that if you're small to begin with.

If you can't eat large quantities, try eating smaller amounts, more often. Add a nutritious bedtime snack to your regimen and enjoy rich, calorie laden desserts as often as you can. Add a slice of bread to your main meals and choose menus with lots of gravy or dairy.

Have you tried adding a nutritional supplement with your meals? My own mother gained back all her weight thanks to a supplement (milkshake) called Ensure. I checked and it's now available in all kinds of formulations, sizes and flavors. You can order it on Amazon.

Lorelei Tue 01-Oct-19 21:58:39

I've always had difficulty trying to gain a little weight but have had some success lately by adding the following to my diet:

Swedish Glace Non-Dairy Ice Cream (Vanilla is my favourite but they also do a raspberry flavour one) with sliced bananas + Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousses (ASDA) + Sesame Snaps (Packs of 4, each pack contains 3 bars). I've also been having a few ginger biscuits with coffee but don't think they contribute much to the weight gain. I did have a few fry-up meals for a few weeks (2 rashers of bacon, about half a dozen mushrooms, an egg, couple of fried and couple of fresh raw cherry tomatoes & a slice of unbuttered toast) and think they helped but don't think they would make a good permanent solution so now limit how often I would eat this as a meal. Similarly I ate 1-2 packs of Yum-Yums (doughnuts) for a few weeks (as there were 4 in a pack I guess it averages out to about 1 per day) but now don't have them every week - more of a treat than a staple.

This is the only time in my life I've ever managed to purposefully gain a few pounds. Good luck - I think a lot of people under-estimate how difficult it can be to gain weight (and I imagine many find it hard to lose weight)

Eloethan Tue 01-Oct-19 22:51:14

There are powdered drinks, like Complan, which are fortified with various essential ingredients and which I believe are recommended for people who have low body weight.

It does seem odd that you have lost so much weight. I agree with those who say you should ask to see a dietician who may be able to pinpoint the reason for your weight loss and how to deal with it.