Why Is There Often Weight Gain After gluten-free Diet?

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#1 shirleyujest

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Posted 17 May 2009 - 08:03 AM

On one hand, if someone was really underweight due to malabsorption pre-dx, then weight gain after gluten-free diet would make sense. But it seems you'd be less starving and tend to eat less once you're free of gluten and begin absorbing nutrients...? Does it feel like you're starving for some time after going gluten-free, hence overeating? (I've been tested and am awaiting results.)
TIA.

SUJ

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#2 MySuicidalTurtle

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Posted 17 May 2009 - 02:56 PM

Actually, it seems like it goes either way. Loads of people lose weight (like me) and others gain it right away. It is probably just our bodies having reactions to not being ill anymore. Now I have problems keeping the weight off!

#3 psawyer

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Posted 17 May 2009 - 06:13 PM

I had lost a lot of weight due to malnutrition/malabsorption. At the bottom of the curve, I weighed 130 pounds, down from about 190. My ribs were visible. As my villi began to heal, I absorbed nutrients and began to gain weight rapidly. I am currently close to my "ideal" weight of 185.

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Type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes diagnosed in March 1986
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#4 Leiana

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Posted 26 May 2009 - 11:02 PM

[quote name='psawyer' date='May 17 2009, 10:13 PM' post='534134']
I had lost a lot of weight due to malnutrition/malabsorption. At the bottom of the curve, I weighed 130 pounds, down from about 190. My ribs were visible. As my villi began to heal, I absorbed nutrients and began to gain weight rapidly. I am currently close to my "ideal" weight of 185.
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hi

This is the answer i have been looking for (maybe)

. i have lost alot of weight too. down to 100 lbs from 135. all my bones are noticeable especially upper body. i know each person is different but how long did it take to gain the weight back. hate being so bony. any special advice? was thinking of buying nutritional drinks. dr recommened carnation instant breakfast but wonder if it is SAFE. thanks for any info.