Re: It's been along time,I guess I'm back to stay

[Guest guest]

> Hi everyone,

> I don't know if everyone remembers me my name is Angie(the

surrogate

> mom)and I found out when I was pregnant I had pancreatitis well I

had

> my first surrobaby and he was fine.So I went on to do another one

and

> was in and out of the hospital from the time I was 16 weeks

pregnant

> with pancreatitis,I had alittle girl on the side of the road on my

> way to the hospital oh boy did it hurt plus I was scared to death

> cause my OB wanted me to have a C-sec.cause I had one with my last

> baby but I guess the baby had other plans:)

> Ok here's what I'm wanting to know I was always around 135-140

pounds

> when I'm not pregnant but after I had my last baby in Aug.2003 I'm

> skin and bones I'm only 114 pounds I really want a few more pounds

> back on does anyone know how I can do that with eating fatty foods??

> Well I got alot of reading to do.

> I hope everyone is having a pain free night!!!

> hugs,Angie~Fl.

I'm sorry it should have been with/out eating fatty foods.

Angie~Fl.

[Guest guest]

<angiedavis72@y...> wrote:

> > Ok here's what I'm wanting to know I was always around

135-140 pounds when I'm not pregnant but after I had my last

baby in Aug.2003 I'm skin and bones I'm only 114 pounds I really

want a few more pounds back on does anyone know how I can

do that with eating fatty foods??

Angie~Fl.

Dear Angie,

I do remember you, and I'm so glad that the baby who didn't want

to wait was okay. Weight gain has always been a problem for

me. One of the things I've found that helps most is pancreatic

enzyme supplements. Are you taking them, or could you ask

your doctor to prescribe them for you? There are several

over-the-counter enzymes that are sold in health food stores, but

I've found that the ones that work the best are available by

prescription only.

Creon, Lipram and Viokase are all good types to take. You

would also need an antiacid medication to take with the Viokase

brand, if that's what your doctor prescribed.

You could also try fish oil supplements which can be found in

any large pharmacy. They contain essential Omega-3 fats which

are " good " fats for our health. I take those on a daily basis, along

with all my other pills. Another suggestion is Ensure

supplemental drinks. They are quite high in fat, but easier to

digest if you are also taking pancreatic enzymes.

I hope some of these suggestions help.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

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should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

" What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters

compared to what lies within us. " - Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Guest guest]

Angie,

I remember you and wondered how you were doing. Have you tried

increasing your carbohydrate amounts when you eat? That might help you

add weight without adding fat. It always works with me, though I don't

try to add weight, it just seems to want to add itself to me. You

could have some of mine and I wouldn't miss it any. Also, are you

taking enzymes (Creon, Viokase, pancrealipase, etc.)? If not, you might

want to see about taking some as they help people with CP to absorb more

nutrients from their food as many of us have problems with malabsorption.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

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physician or health care professional.