Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my stomach or something? Thanks! Pour Dieu, pour terre, Alyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause " we should be happy to gain " apparently :-) eileen 16 months scd > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something? > Thanks! > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > Alyssa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause " we should be happy to gain " apparently :-) eileen 16 months scd > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something? > Thanks! > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > Alyssa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 You skinny girls are funny! I've always carried an extra 20 lbs or so and lose it from time to time but what I've always noticed and have read it's the way it works is that I first lose weight from top to bottom, first my face, then my neck and chest, then upper arms, then finally tummy, hips and thighs. I notice it comes back on that way too so give it some time the weight will distribute evenly unless it's gain from prednisone then it will be in the tummy, upper back and face and your legs will get skinny. Ann, Living in Italy Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years Sacroiliitis 25 years Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years SCD since July, 2008 Meds: None To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:50:00 AMSubject: Re: Weight Gain you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 You skinny girls are funny! I've always carried an extra 20 lbs or so and lose it from time to time but what I've always noticed and have read it's the way it works is that I first lose weight from top to bottom, first my face, then my neck and chest, then upper arms, then finally tummy, hips and thighs. I notice it comes back on that way too so give it some time the weight will distribute evenly unless it's gain from prednisone then it will be in the tummy, upper back and face and your legs will get skinny. Ann, Living in Italy Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years Sacroiliitis 25 years Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years SCD since July, 2008 Meds: None To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:50:00 AMSubject: Re: Weight Gain you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 You skinny girls are funny! I've always carried an extra 20 lbs or so and lose it from time to time but what I've always noticed and have read it's the way it works is that I first lose weight from top to bottom, first my face, then my neck and chest, then upper arms, then finally tummy, hips and thighs. I notice it comes back on that way too so give it some time the weight will distribute evenly unless it's gain from prednisone then it will be in the tummy, upper back and face and your legs will get skinny. Ann, Living in Italy Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years Sacroiliitis 25 years Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years SCD since July, 2008 Meds: None To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:50:00 AMSubject: Re: Weight Gain you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Exercise. Mara > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something? > Thanks! > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > Alyssa > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Exercise. Mara > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something? > Thanks! > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > Alyssa > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I know whatcha mean =D Although at this point I could even use some weight in my butt...=) I asked my mom though and she said that as long as I'm getting exercise every day, my body will know where to put the weight! I hope she's right!!!Alyssayou crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I know whatcha mean =D Although at this point I could even use some weight in my butt...=) I asked my mom though and she said that as long as I'm getting exercise every day, my body will know where to put the weight! I hope she's right!!!Alyssayou crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I know whatcha mean =D Although at this point I could even use some weight in my butt...=) I asked my mom though and she said that as long as I'm getting exercise every day, my body will know where to put the weight! I hope she's right!!!Alyssayou crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Sounds good to me! Thanks Ann!!!Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa =DUC Sept 08You skinny girls are funny! I've always carried an extra 20 lbs or so and lose it from time to time but what I've always noticed and have read it's the way it works is that I first lose weight from top to bottom, first my face, then my neck and chest, then upper arms, then finally tummy, hips and thighs. I notice it comes back on that way too so give it some time the weight will distribute evenly unless it's gain from prednisone then it will be in the tummy, upper back and face and your legs will get skinny. Ann,Living in ItalyUndiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 yearsSacroiliitis 25 yearsRheumatoid arthritis 25 yearsPyoderma Gangronosum 2 yearsSCD since July, 2008Meds: NoneFrom: blackguitarmaker <autumn71a (AT) optonline (DOT) net>To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:50:00 AMSubject: Re: Weight Gainyou crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Sounds good to me! Thanks Ann!!!Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa =DUC Sept 08You skinny girls are funny! I've always carried an extra 20 lbs or so and lose it from time to time but what I've always noticed and have read it's the way it works is that I first lose weight from top to bottom, first my face, then my neck and chest, then upper arms, then finally tummy, hips and thighs. I notice it comes back on that way too so give it some time the weight will distribute evenly unless it's gain from prednisone then it will be in the tummy, upper back and face and your legs will get skinny. Ann,Living in ItalyUndiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 yearsSacroiliitis 25 yearsRheumatoid arthritis 25 yearsPyoderma Gangronosum 2 yearsSCD since July, 2008Meds: NoneFrom: blackguitarmaker <autumn71a (AT) optonline (DOT) net>To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:50:00 AMSubject: Re: Weight Gainyou crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Sounds good to me! Thanks Ann!!!Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa =DUC Sept 08You skinny girls are funny! I've always carried an extra 20 lbs or so and lose it from time to time but what I've always noticed and have read it's the way it works is that I first lose weight from top to bottom, first my face, then my neck and chest, then upper arms, then finally tummy, hips and thighs. I notice it comes back on that way too so give it some time the weight will distribute evenly unless it's gain from prednisone then it will be in the tummy, upper back and face and your legs will get skinny. Ann,Living in ItalyUndiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 yearsSacroiliitis 25 yearsRheumatoid arthritis 25 yearsPyoderma Gangronosum 2 yearsSCD since July, 2008Meds: NoneFrom: blackguitarmaker <autumn71a (AT) optonline (DOT) net>To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:50:00 AMSubject: Re: Weight Gainyou crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)eileen16 months scd>> I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > stomach or something?> Thanks!> > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> Alyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 exercise! what's that??? LOL (from the girl who put away 1/2 gallons of icecream and pb for breakfas and never gained weight ) did gain some cellulite and lil bigger hips but really skated by nicely - LOL we can't exercise, we'd burn more calories plus I don't think I could physically handle exercise yet - another prob for the " skinny folk " LOL eileen 16 months scd > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > stomach or something? > > Thanks! > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > Alyssa > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 exercise! what's that??? LOL (from the girl who put away 1/2 gallons of icecream and pb for breakfas and never gained weight ) did gain some cellulite and lil bigger hips but really skated by nicely - LOL we can't exercise, we'd burn more calories plus I don't think I could physically handle exercise yet - another prob for the " skinny folk " LOL eileen 16 months scd > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > stomach or something? > > Thanks! > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > Alyssa > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 exercise! what's that??? LOL (from the girl who put away 1/2 gallons of icecream and pb for breakfas and never gained weight ) did gain some cellulite and lil bigger hips but really skated by nicely - LOL we can't exercise, we'd burn more calories plus I don't think I could physically handle exercise yet - another prob for the " skinny folk " LOL eileen 16 months scd > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same time. > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > stomach or something? > > Thanks! > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > Alyssa > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I don't think my body would know where to put it if you paid it! LOL maybe some day :-)scrawny top /jiggly butt and what I call birthing hips but they're small next to most I guess but hey it helped pass 4 LARGE babies out eileen > > > > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same > > time. > > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > > stomach or something? > > > Thanks! > > > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > > Alyssa > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I don't think my body would know where to put it if you paid it! LOL maybe some day :-)scrawny top /jiggly butt and what I call birthing hips but they're small next to most I guess but hey it helped pass 4 LARGE babies out eileen > > > > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same > > time. > > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > > stomach or something? > > > Thanks! > > > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > > Alyssa > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I don't think my body would know where to put it if you paid it! LOL maybe some day :-)scrawny top /jiggly butt and what I call birthing hips but they're small next to most I guess but hey it helped pass 4 LARGE babies out eileen > > > > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same > > time. > > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > > stomach or something? > > > Thanks! > > > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > > Alyssa > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 When I gain, it first goes to my stomach (I have a pretty fat stomach for only being 93 pounds), then the boobs, then the face. Nothing ever goes to the butt, thighs, etc. Quite irritating, because I could really use some padding on my backbone and butt, and my arms look like bones with skin covering them. When I was on prednisone and gained some weight, my boobs grew horribly...very painful and turned them black and blue and purple. Seven years later, I have extra boob skin that's all ugly, stretch markey, and still kind of purpley. A guy that did my heart ultrasound asked me how many kids I had, and seemed surprised when I said none. Is that what happens to your boobs after you have a baby? Holly Crohn's SCD 12/01/08 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think > > > I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not > > > to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight > > > answers cause " we should be happy to gain " apparently :-) > > > eileen > > > 16 months scd > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same > > > time. > > > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > > > stomach or something? > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > > > Alyssa > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 When I gain, it first goes to my stomach (I have a pretty fat stomach for only being 93 pounds), then the boobs, then the face. Nothing ever goes to the butt, thighs, etc. Quite irritating, because I could really use some padding on my backbone and butt, and my arms look like bones with skin covering them. When I was on prednisone and gained some weight, my boobs grew horribly...very painful and turned them black and blue and purple. Seven years later, I have extra boob skin that's all ugly, stretch markey, and still kind of purpley. A guy that did my heart ultrasound asked me how many kids I had, and seemed surprised when I said none. Is that what happens to your boobs after you have a baby? Holly Crohn's SCD 12/01/08 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think > > > I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not > > > to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight > > > answers cause " we should be happy to gain " apparently :-) > > > eileen > > > 16 months scd > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same > > > time. > > > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > > > stomach or something? > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > > > Alyssa > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 When I gain, it first goes to my stomach (I have a pretty fat stomach for only being 93 pounds), then the boobs, then the face. Nothing ever goes to the butt, thighs, etc. Quite irritating, because I could really use some padding on my backbone and butt, and my arms look like bones with skin covering them. When I was on prednisone and gained some weight, my boobs grew horribly...very painful and turned them black and blue and purple. Seven years later, I have extra boob skin that's all ugly, stretch markey, and still kind of purpley. A guy that did my heart ultrasound asked me how many kids I had, and seemed surprised when I said none. Is that what happens to your boobs after you have a baby? Holly Crohn's SCD 12/01/08 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think > > > I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not > > > to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight > > > answers cause " we should be happy to gain " apparently :-) > > > eileen > > > 16 months scd > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same > > > time. > > > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my > > > > stomach or something? > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre, > > > > Alyssa > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks for the feedback Holly! Not very encouraging though.... My arms pretty much are skin and bones as well. The rest of me actually is too. Although since my tummy's usually so flat, I can easily tell if my gut is inflamed, which is has been for the past week or so. That sounds horrible what the prednisone did to you! I was on it for a few months, but it never did anything like that to me. Might have swelled my face a bit though. Just wondering if you exercise at all. I'm trying to figure out how to gain good weight and if exercise will help. Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa =DWhen I gain, it first goes to my stomach (I have a pretty fat stomach for only being 93 pounds), then the boobs, then the face. Nothing ever goes to the butt, thighs, etc. Quite irritating, because I could really use some padding on my backbone and butt, and my arms look like bones with skin covering them.When I was on prednisone and gained some weight, my boobs grew horribly...very painful and turned them black and blue and purple. Seven years later, I have extra boob skin that's all ugly, stretch markey, and still kind of purpley. A guy that did my heart ultrasound asked me how many kids I had, and seemed surprised when I said none. Is that what happens to your boobs after you have a baby?HollyCrohn'sSCD 12/01/08> > > > > > > > >> > >> > > you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think > > > I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not > > > to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight > > > answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)> > > eileen> > > 16 months scd> > >> > > > > > >> > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same > > > time.> > > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my> > > > stomach or something?> > > > Thanks!> > > >> > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> > > > Alyssa> > > >> > >> > >> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks for the feedback Holly! Not very encouraging though.... My arms pretty much are skin and bones as well. The rest of me actually is too. Although since my tummy's usually so flat, I can easily tell if my gut is inflamed, which is has been for the past week or so. That sounds horrible what the prednisone did to you! I was on it for a few months, but it never did anything like that to me. Might have swelled my face a bit though. Just wondering if you exercise at all. I'm trying to figure out how to gain good weight and if exercise will help. Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa =DWhen I gain, it first goes to my stomach (I have a pretty fat stomach for only being 93 pounds), then the boobs, then the face. Nothing ever goes to the butt, thighs, etc. Quite irritating, because I could really use some padding on my backbone and butt, and my arms look like bones with skin covering them.When I was on prednisone and gained some weight, my boobs grew horribly...very painful and turned them black and blue and purple. Seven years later, I have extra boob skin that's all ugly, stretch markey, and still kind of purpley. A guy that did my heart ultrasound asked me how many kids I had, and seemed surprised when I said none. Is that what happens to your boobs after you have a baby?HollyCrohn'sSCD 12/01/08> > > > > > > > >> > >> > > you crack me up - !!! I'm thinking the same thing and people think > > > I'm nuts cause I'm 99 lbs - but why not have it go back healthy, not > > > to the butt (or tummy or whatever) I agree but can't get straight > > > answers cause "we should be happy to gain" apparently :-)> > > eileen> > > 16 months scd> > >> > > > > > >> > > > I'm very happy at my recent weight gain, but nervous at the same > > > time.> > > > How do I make sure I gain weight where I need to and not all in my> > > > stomach or something?> > > > Thanks!> > > >> > > > Pour Dieu, pour terre,> > > > Alyssa> > > >> > >> > >> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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