Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: What to eat to Gain Weight . I am a Guy, Help!

I have had alot of blood test (more than a few rounds), but everything came out normal. I also had a nutrition test a few times, and they came out fine also. I am not sure if I have been tested specifically for that disease or not. After reading the symptoms, its doesn't seem that is what I have. Only thing on that list that I get is gas and bloating, and I was sure that was a symptom of IBS... As for the nausea, that was mainly just because my stomach was so filled with gas, constantly burping, and feeling like I was going to throw up. Thing is, I never actually do throw up! I might of threw up about 2-3 times in the past 6 years, and I think it was because I took too many anti-acids at the time. That is actually good compared to the high number of attacks I had throughout the years. I no longer take any antiacids or any other over the counter products for gas. But yeah, it doesn't seem like anything else other than IBS, especially since following the diet book, and avoiding actual triggers leads me to believe it is IBS.

I also don't think I mentioned that I used to get Constipation alot during those sick times, and mainly only time I got stick was when I wasn't going to the bathroom enough. Whenever I kept eating, and not digesting enough, I would eventually start having attacks until my bowels were regular again. Same thing happens now, but of course not as much as before because my bowel movements are fairly normal.

As for the weight loss, it is mainly because I don't eat enough protein, which I can be hesitant to eat more of it. I usually do know how much protein my meals give me, except for home cooked suppers. Some days I might get a decent amount of protein, and but most I may lack alot. I know I should be getting atleast 100-120g of protein a day, but that can be difficult with a few food choices. That is why I came here asking if Soy Protein powders would be a good replacement.

I do gain a bit of weight here and there, but eventually drop back down due to a lack of high protein foods. I do believe I could gain weight pretty easily (like I have before), I just don't know exactly what to eat and avoid triggers at the same time. I cannot go and eat all the foods I ate to gain that 30 lbs a few years ago, because alot of them were triggers. Now that I am better, I can still eat some of those trigger foods without the reactions, but of course there are those few off-days.

My bowel movements are back on track, and stools are not abnormal at all... so that don't seem to be a problem. My main problem, is that I am not eating enough calories and protein everyday. Once I find something high in protein that I can really eat up on without any reactions, I think I would be fine. Most of the daily stuff I eat, are low in protein and calories... such as breakfast, lunch, meal before going to bed, or any snacks. I really need to find something I can eat daily to significantly increase my protein intake. I have gained my weight back and then some at one point, so I don't think it would have anything to do with blocking proteins.

I will look more into this disease though, and maybe get another blood test.

Edited by NativOne (11/28/08 08:10 PM)

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