how to gain weight
Is she being treated by a doctor? If she is severely underweight, she should be. He doctor can advise her but in general, to gain weight, she'll need to take in more calories.
Kelly
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Up the calories. Unless there is a medical problem, it really is that smple. I just went from fat free to half fat milk, put butter on my veggies again, had sauces with meat etc.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Did she have weight loss surgery? If so, which one? How long ago was the surgery? Is she actually too thin or are people just not used to seeing her thinner?? For most of us, by year 3 this is not a problem.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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If she's concerned about it, she should see her doctor. I assume she's an adult and can take care of herself. Maybe you just have to get used to her not being overweight? Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, depending on how you look at it) we cannot make people do something they don't want to do. I'm sure if your cousin is suffering from the effects of being underweight, she would speak with her doctor about it - maybe she already is under her doctor's care but hasn't shared that information with you. All you can do is voice your concern and tell her you're there to help her if she needs support.
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