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Can Weight Be Gained After Removing Small Intestine?
Question: Hello Doctor,
I am highly underweight. The reason most probably being that during my childhood (at age of around 5 years) I went through a surgery where my small intestine was removed ( as it got infected) . Doctors told that time that due to absence of small intestine I won't gain weight ever.
I am now 25 years old , height 5feet 10 inches and weigh 60kg.
Can you suggest me what actions I need to take to gain weight. Can you kindly suggest me some weight gainers / diet plans.
I am highly underweight. The reason most probably being that during my childhood (at age of around 5 years) I went through a surgery where my small intestine was removed ( as it got infected) . Doctors told that time that due to absence of small intestine I won't gain weight ever.
I am now 25 years old , height 5feet 10 inches and weigh 60kg.
Can you suggest me what actions I need to take to gain weight. Can you kindly suggest me some weight gainers / diet plans.
Brief Answer:
Take high caloric and high protein diet
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.
I can understand your concerns
I assume that your bowel movements are normal as you havent mentioned about that.
You should take high caloric and high protein diet.
Calorie intake should be 35-40 kcal/Kg/ day
Protein Intake should be 1.6gm/ kg/ day
You can consult with dietician for diet chart by telling him your requirements.
There is one protein supplement which I found very useful in my patients in increasing weight is Vengain (by Venkys company). Take 3 tsf with milk thrice a day.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
Take high caloric and high protein diet
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.
I can understand your concerns
I assume that your bowel movements are normal as you havent mentioned about that.
You should take high caloric and high protein diet.
Calorie intake should be 35-40 kcal/Kg/ day
Protein Intake should be 1.6gm/ kg/ day
You can consult with dietician for diet chart by telling him your requirements.
There is one protein supplement which I found very useful in my patients in increasing weight is Vengain (by Venkys company). Take 3 tsf with milk thrice a day.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks Dr. XXXXXXX
The surgery I went through during childhood is Bariatric surgery
And I Hope this supplement Vengain won't have any side effects ?
Regards,
XXXX
The surgery I went through during childhood is Bariatric surgery
And I Hope this supplement Vengain won't have any side effects ?
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
No side effects
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back. I dont think so it will cause any harm since it is high protein powder only. Wish you a good health
No side effects
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back. I dont think so it will cause any harm since it is high protein powder only. Wish you a good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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