I lost a lot of weight from diverticulitis. I now have a ileostomy. Will I gain my weight back? I had surgery March 14th. In August I weighed 195, I'm now 120.
nothing4granted
May 26, 2017 10:08 pm
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Mrs.A
May 27, 2017 3:52 am
Hi nothing4granted,
I suppose that will depend on your diet and your lifestyle.
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Irjosh
May 27, 2017 6:00 am
My diverticulites caused me 40lbs. Sigmoid colon removal helped I suppose. But. After multiple surgerys ans back in bag, for some reason, im on major munch mode this week.
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