I had an operation a few months back and since then I’ve been losing a lot of weight. I’ve calculated by BMI and apparently I’m underweight, almost severely. I know people will say “just eat more” but it really isn’t that simple. It’s problematic for my stomach to adjust to larger portions. My antibiotics are also causing extreme fatigue; I can’t exercise regularly like I used to (exercise really helped) and I sometimes skip meals. All this is making me so depressed and my mood really affects my eating behavior.
Re: Tips for gaining weight?
I am really sorry to know you are going through such a difficult time. You may have several reasons for weight loss following a surgery. If it involved your stomach or gut then it will definitely reduce your appetite as the lining of your GI tract recovers. Antibiotics and painkillers can cause anorexia (loss of appetite), stomach pains (medicine induced gastritis), or nausea all of which can contribute towards weight loss.
Have you spoken to your Dr about your weight loss? could you be referred to a dietician who can sit with you and make a bespoke diet plan for you. There are high calorie nutritional supplements and energy drinks available at the pharmacy that you can try but you must speak to your Dr first.
It may be that you are still in your post-op recovery phase and you may need some more time to regain your appetite and food tolerance and you may need to be more patient and take on day at a time.
Wishing you the very best and a very speedy recovery :)
Re: Tips for gaining weight?
The simple solution for your problem is that you should gain weight with a consultation to your doctor or physicians as he will guide you properly how to gain weight and the natural way to gain weight is to eat healthy food.