Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

Hi everyone - I am new to the boards and to Heather's program. After reading several postings you all seem so understanding and supportive. I hope that you are all doing well. I have been suffering with IBS-D for almost three years now. I was petite to begin with (5'4" and 127pounds) and I due to this condition I have lost almost thirty pounds and I look like a walking skeleton. I don't feel healthy, or energetic and don't feel good about myself. I am 27 years old and single. I haven't pursued dating or my social life since this condition started and I feel like my lifelong dream of finding a soulmate, getting married, and having a family had to be let go because who would want me this way?
I need to know if anyone has suggestions for how I can get some extra calories and gain some weight, so I can feel more like myself again. I drink one Boost shake each day, but I was wondering if there was anything else to try like meal replacement bars in addition to the drink. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would greatly appreciate any help you can send my way. Thank you!!!!!

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