Weight relative to C or D
#193885 - 07/10/05 03:44 PM
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So many of your pictures are of thin people. As you can tell from mine, I'm not. Do C people tend to gain more because it's in you longer? I have been taking Paxil (for depression unrelated to the IBS) for a couple of years and am told that can pack it on. Also, I have little control over meals and eat an awful lot of starchy food. I wish I could lose about 100 lbs. I lost 120 about 12 years ago, but little by little it snuck back on. 
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Carol
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Well, if it's any consolation, I've always been primarily a D, and it's had no bearing on my weight whatsoever. I've been as heavy as 270lbs while still having severe D. The only health issue that's ever affected my weight was my VERY severe anxiety... I've gone through 3 or 4 periods of my life where I've been anorexic because of panic, most recently being last summer. I dropped from 160lbs to 100lbs. Now I'm back up to about 140... a good 25 heavier than when my picture was taken. 
Anyway, antidepressants can indeed cause weight gain. As for your diet, starchy food is good for you, but the kinds of starchy foods (sweets vs. good carbs like potatoes) and the amount you eat is obviously going to affect your weight. You CAN control your meals. It just takes time, patience, and desire.
The Fitness board is a great place to hang out if you're serious about wanting to lose some weight while still following the IBS diet guidelines. Our wonderful Shell Marr has lost oodles of weight and is still losing... and is quite the inspiration!  (PS - If I remember correctly, she's a C'er too, but I could be wrong...)
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I'm a D and generally bounce between 110-115. I used to be around 120-125, and I've never had a problem staying thin. I have a crappy metabolism since I don't exercise, so I have to stay thin by watching what I eat. I'm not a comfort eater so I'm pretty good about this.
I bet the Paxil isn't helping you any. The crappy GI I went to for awhile had me on ADs. I stopped taking them after two weeks because for the first time in my life, I found I couldn't stop eating. I craved sugar like crazy. I found myself eating handfuls of sugar-coated cereal out of the box.
I can't really offer any weight-loss advice, other than the obvious stuff that you already know. And you did lose 120 lbs once, so you know that you can do it. It might be tough to do while on the Paxil, but not impossible. You have to really want to do it, though, and when you're feeling rotten I know it can be tough to care about something like extra weight. Why don't you try posting on the Fitness board? A good support network can make a huge difference when it comes to a big goal like losing weight.
Good luck!
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jen
"It's one of the most serious things that can possibly happen to one in a battle -- to get one's head cut off." -- LC
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Carol, I've been a D since the 80's and I am 70lbs overweight. I frequently take meds for agoraphobia (panic attacks) and it has packed on ALL this extra weight (well, the tons of food I craved may have helped too!) Since I've been on this diet I haven't taken any of the anxiety meds. I wanted to see what effect the diet had on my panic attacks which always manifest with D. Since May I've lost 10 lbs doing nothing different but the diet and supplements (I take hyoscamine, probiotics, acacia, immodium)..I only recently started checking my calories and fats daily. It was just too much information to take in to worry about my weight too. So this long speel probably hasn't answered your question too direct but I'm a D and fat!  My IBS symptoms are greatly improved so far. Have a great day.
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Franny
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Celiac
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I can relate to this too. I lean towards D, but am slowly putting on weight. Probably has something to do with the AD I am now on, but I have had to accept that for right now, feeling better is more important( at least that's what my hubby keeps trying to get me to see) than being thin. Later, hopefully, I can work on the other. I don't eat alot, but I do tend to crave sugar ALOT. I think alot of it just depends on the person.
Alyson
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I've wondered that same thing because I am a C-er and have trouble keeping the wieght off. I was 120 before getting sick and topped off at 175 after. I am now 130 (yay) only because I've been extremely sick for the last 3 months and haven't eaten much of anything. (was around 145 4 months ago). I think we suck everything out of our poop including all the fat unlike people with D. JMHO
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Patricia Buzo
IBS-C and Crohn's Disease
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...and have actually found it hard to lose weight whilst having major D as my body goes into panic mode and won't let go of any fat grams! Obviously, I'm heavier when I'm C, but that's just poop.
Using fitday.com has been VERY helpful for me....you do need to track your cals whatever you're doing weight-wise quite often with IBS as it's so easy to either eat just empty cals or too eat too few as it's all so low-fat. I've done both.
Btw, I'm 146 pounds and only 5'2, so I am NOT thin. I had lost 5 pounds, but then my Fibro flared again and I haven't lost any since.
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Perhaps the Paxil is causing the weight challenge?
I don't think the weight thing is C or D related. I'm a D and
slightly underweight for my height (i.e. I should weigh around 120 or so, but I'm closer to 110-ish and have weighed less when I was really in a big bad D bout and depressed, etc. Now, I log/chart calories to make sure I get enough to maintain as well as vitamins/minerals/nutrients. I'm between 5'6 and 5'7). Living alone also changes how you eat.
Starchy foods don't cause weight gain, incidentally. Excessive calories cause weight gain. Perhaps try charting your food intake/journalling/logging? I generally eat at LEAST six times a day, and more like 8! Try eating mini-meals/snacks/portion measurement? Is emotional eating an issue? Are you using food as a way to numb out or a way to energize your body/mind? Be kind to yourself.
Kate, IBS-D.
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I am still not a skinny minny - I weigh between 129 pounds and 131 and I am almost 5 foot 2 - So I am at a healthy weight. Not too skinny and not overweight. I could probably lose a little more - when I lay off the baked lays and ADBs. Now that I have to try that chocolate cake for one -- I think I may be in trouble!  I lost all that weight on high carb diet. You just have to watch total cals and fat.
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Well, I should say I don't have the facilities. As some of you know I live in a retirement home and our meals are prepared for us. We have no access to a microwave. I am lucky because I am tolerant of a lot of foods that are triggers for others. When I lost all the weight I was not on a 'diet' as much as I was cooking differently. NO added fat, yet I ate most everything. It took me 2 years to loose 120 lbs. Back then I only had a few attacks a year. I baked or poached foods and added flavorful sauces. I would marinate skinless chicken breast in low fat salad dressings and bake them. Here, I would kill for white meat. And EVERY nite we have canned soup (or a lettuce salad) and a sandwich. I'd like to go to a restaurant, but even though it isn't too far I am afraid I will have major pain before I can get home. I don't want to end up crawling up the street. Okay enough venting ....
Back to the subject at hand. Are C's more likely to gain than D's.
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Carol
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