Would like to gain back weight

Hi Ladies,

I've lost some weight after surgery that I really can't afford to lose as I am small to begin with, plus I have a really high metabolism and have a hard time gaining weight. Anyone out there have any tips for putting on a few extra pounds? Thank you!

Mmm.....lots of buttery mashed potatoes...

I could go on.

Jorgy,

I am at a healthy weight, so I don't have a need to gain weight. But my mother (who is a trained dietician) has a few suggestions, so I will pass them on...

Do increase portion sizes of healthy foods. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, lean meats, dairy, whole grains, etc. (All of the good stuff your mom wanted you to eat back when you were a kid. LOL)

Stay away from fast food (McDonalds, Taco Bell, etc), junk food (potato chips, donuts, candy, etc). Yes, these foods have the calories, but your body at this point needs healthy and nutritious food to recover from your surgery.

Hi! I also have to gain some weight. I lost weight because of some complications during surgery that lead to a 10 day hospitalization. My doctor has me drink 3 high protein Boosts a day. I need the protein and the iron, but one Boost a day would help you with adding calories in a healthy way while getting extra nutrients. If you decide to go this way, the flavor I tolerate best is strawberry. I occasionally drink chocolate. I think the vanilla is hideous. Even if you don't like Boost, there are other similar drinks out there.

Amy C-S

I also lost weight after surgery & didn't need to. I bought some Ensure Weight Gain and will try that. The health food store has some powder that you mix with milk that's supposed to put on weight but I haven't tried that yet. I bought some new vitamins so hopefully that'll get my appetite going.

Keep in touch & let me know how it goes!

Henrietta,

Where do you find the Ensure Weight Gain? Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

Jorgy,

I found it at the grocery store (Publix & Winn Dixie). I've also seen it at Eckerd's Pharmacy. They might have it at Walmart also. If this doesn't work, I'll probably go back to the health food store & try their weight gain powder, but I've heard that tastes awful. A lot of people don't like Ensure but to me it's not that bad. Let me know how it goes. Maybe we'll both gain some weight...

Hi Henrietta,

I tried that weight gain powder many years ago after an illness, and it did taste awful! It is also very expensive!

High carbs, ruffage (sp?) and protiens. There are a lot of food suppliment drinks and bars now find a GNC they have some good suppliments. Boost ensure and other drinks and bars can be found in Sams clubs, BJ wholesale and lots of grocery stores. Eat 6 small-med. good meals a day avoid diaretics or empty calorie snack foods and drinks. I did not need to gain weight but I am a personal trainer and this is my advice to those trying to gain. If possible talk to a nutritonalist or search online for good sources of bulk food..tofu, beans whole grains etc. Good luck