IBS and liquid meal replacement

[Dorothy71]

Has any one tried these liquid meal replacements to increase weight? When I have a flare up I don't want (or dare) to eat much and I really need to replace lost weight. They are not cheap but I wonder if they are worth while

[AmandaJW]

Where I live you can get them on prescription and only have to pay prescription charge. It might be worthwhile checking if it's the same in your area. They are a godsend when you are unable to eat, the one I use is 300 calories per 150ml so if you are not eating anything you would need to use at least 5 a day.

[Dorothy71 in reply to AmandaJW]

Thanks.I will check with my surgery. I see them as a temporary measure, but I am glad someone else can use them and they work.

[fodder4me in reply to AmandaJW]

H Dorothy, I am in Melb Australia. I also lose weight etc. in a flare etc. I started taking Sustagen a whey powder based drink with lots of calories, vitamins etc. last year I think available around the world). It is more of a supplement to your diet Not a replacement. I was on it for about 5 months and I became intolerant to the whey powder, I put on 5kg. I felt so happy. Short lived though. I lost all the weight through the biggest flare ever. I wasted so much money. If you cannot tolerate any of the ingredients it may not suit you. I thought I was ok with whey (dairy) but no longer.

I have been taking plant based protein now for about 3 weeks (Brown Rice protein powder) which is available in my health food store very cheap! I have not seen a rise in my weight as yet but I have so much more energy and look better. I am sure, I will, in time put the weight on. It is not as rich as the Sustagen but it is about an 1/8th of the price. I follow the FOD map diet. Good luck in your decision. Just watch ingredients. Keep as natural as possible also.

[Dorothy71 in reply to fodder4me]

Glad to know there are others out there experimenting.I looked into Sustagen but could only find chocolate flavour and chocolate is a no no! I do eat a lot of rice already but will continue looking and thanks for the response.

[fodder4me in reply to Dorothy71]

Would be interested to know how you go. I think I am into another flare, been feeling a bit squeamish etc for the last few days. Today full on pain. Started eliminating things and the only thing that I am still taking that is reasonably new is the the rice protein powder. Hate it to be that. but will go off it for a few days and see how I go. When you feel good its fantastic, when you get pain and have to withdraw you feel so down. When will it ever end!