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BigmanPigman

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78. The stress from tRump made be drop a ton (down to 81 pounds)
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:05 AM
23 hrs ago

In less than 1 year and I told my doctor that I would disappear before Xmas. He thought I was kidding but I was serious and by Xmas I was 81 pounds. He is a Dem who also hates tRump and he is super skinny so he shouldn't talk when he said he thought that there was more to it (like dieting and not stress related weight loss).
I made a big error and tried to eat super fatty foods which I normally never eat at Christmas time. I thought it would be OK, why not? Well, I found out why not!

At Xmas I ate my mother's beef wellington with puff pastry, etc and a few days later I ate an appetizer of red pork belly at a wedding dinner I usually don't eat red meat or pork (not a fan of the flavor).
After Xmas I got super bloated and after the wedding dinner I got much worse and super fast. I looked Like I was 8 months pregnant and felt that sore and uncomfortable for 3 weeks straight. It was like I had a soft ball in my abdomen. I couldn't even poke my belly...hard as a rock. After 3 weeks of this I tried to figure out if the red meat I ate could have caused this reaction (I was trying to problem solve for weeks, process of elimination) so I Googled "does red meat cause irritable bowels?" And it turned out IT DOES!

From what I gathered the amino acids in high fat meats cause reactions in the bowels and this was the source of my discomfort.

So i suggest avoiding fatty red meats to gain weight unless that is a normal part of your diet.

To gain healthy weigh eat a lot of nuts (high fat) or butter on everything, not sugar. Sugars can screw up your blood and your teeth so avoid that as a weight gain source. Fried anything will add weight so you can eat all the junk food you want. Look at tRump as an a
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My cancer update, not pretty [View all] KS Toronado Yesterday OP
I am so sorry to hear that KS Toronado jfz9580m Yesterday #1
What a nightmare for you. pandr32 Yesterday #2
Those are some great suggestions. And use real greek yogurt without emulsifiers - recommend Fage. erronis Yesterday #9
Exactly. pandr32 Yesterday #15
Breyers. The best ice cream on the market. Silver Gaia Yesterday #68
Thank you! pandr32 Yesterday #72
I always have a Yoplait yogurt every day KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #86
Yikes! 2naSalit Yesterday #3
You are brave. quaint Yesterday #4
I am so sorry to hear this KS, you have been through so much. sheshe2 Yesterday #5
Thanks SS KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #87
.... Spazito Yesterday #6
Thanks for the recipe, I'll try it. KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #88
You're very welcome! You can also spoon the hamburger mix over a half a hamburger bun... Spazito 13 hrs ago #90
Mmm, that sounds good! I love Montreal Steak seasoning (and mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms)! liberalla 12 hrs ago #100
I add chives to my potatoes as well depending what I am serving them with... Spazito 12 hrs ago #103
More yummmm! liberalla 11 hrs ago #107
I'm so sorry. That's a lot to go through. Solly Mack Yesterday #7
I will keep you in my prayers, KS Toronado. My husband has malignant cancer and they took their good old time, getting debm55 Yesterday #8
Hugs! erronis Yesterday #10
I'm so sorry to hear you're going through so much stage left Yesterday #11
Peanut Butter! OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #12
Several people have mentioned Peanut Butter KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #89
I don't have the correct words to express my feeling for what you are going LoisB Yesterday #13
Sending love and healing energy to you! 💗🙏🏼 Hope22 Yesterday #14
Blessings and white light dear ks tornanado. 1WorldHope Yesterday #16
Ice cream if you can take it malaise Yesterday #17
I hope you get better JoseBalow Yesterday #18
So sorry to hear this. Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Yesterday #19
I can only say that you have my fondest hopes for interventional care that will promote hlthe2b Yesterday #20
Thank you, I should be asking the head cancer Doctor about diet KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #91
Lumberjack breakfast, cheesestake sandwich and shake for lunch and lasagna with a pina colada for dinner. SunSeeker Yesterday #21
Fuck cancer Nevilledog Yesterday #22
WOW, thanks for that fantastic LINK! KS Toronado 12 hrs ago #93
You are most welcome, my dear KS. Nevilledog 12 hrs ago #94
So very sorry to hear this. 3catwoman3 Yesterday #23
Oh man, no one should be going through all of this. Even if our medical personnel were competent, it's a huge struggle. Exp Yesterday #24
Sending healing thoughts your way Mz Pip Yesterday #25
So sorry. WestMichRad Yesterday #26
Wishing only the best for you, from Canada. Bev54 Yesterday #27
Sending healing vibes to you++++++++++ spooky3 Yesterday #28
I can't believe the delays and lousy decisions your doctors have provided. If you have an oncologist suspecting sinkingfeeling Yesterday #29
I forgot to mention it above KS Toronado 12 hrs ago #95
Better. I had surgery first, but I also had a lymph node next to my carotid. They did 33 radiation shots at it and sinkingfeeling 11 hrs ago #104
Already booked marked them my friend KS Toronado 11 hrs ago #106
God I'm sorry. I hate hearing this. Billsdaughter Yesterday #30
I'm so sorry you're going through this. live love laugh Yesterday #31
(((((HUGS))))) UpInArms Yesterday #32
I wish you get better and fast. mercuryblues Yesterday #33
All the best to you. PittBlue Yesterday #34
Sending a hug and strength democrank Yesterday #35
In addition to focusing on food justsomeguy01 Yesterday #36
That was practical advice I needed to hear, thanks KS Toronado 12 hrs ago #97
I really appreciate your sharing this. Bristlecone Yesterday #37
Hey KS Toronado, lark Yesterday #38
Geez, what a mess. Hope they get you Figarosmom Yesterday #39
How's your appetite in general these days? BaronChocula Yesterday #40
I can relate Randomthought Yesterday #41
Hang in there...I know how many times have you heard that... MiHale Yesterday #42
Damn, KS, that is very crappy news. I hate that you are going through this. brer cat Yesterday #43
Thanks brer, been buying Ensure by the case for over a year now. KS Toronado 12 hrs ago #98
Sorry to hear this! TBF Yesterday #44
First let me send calming vibes your way Lifeafter70 Yesterday #45
Sounds like so much Dear_Prudence Yesterday #46
Damm. I am sorry for your situation. Please keep us posted as you can. Milkshakes with egg(s) thrown in? Rocky Balboa Evolve Dammit Yesterday #47
I know how you feel with all the docs Nigrum Cattus Yesterday #48
WOW, thanks for that LINK N C KS Toronado 12 hrs ago #99
100% natural vanilla ice-cream Joinfortmill Yesterday #49
So sorry KS canetoad Yesterday #50
Beer And Peanut Butter... BurnDoubt Yesterday #51
((((HUGS)))) BumRushDaShow Yesterday #52
Sending you big, huge hugs.... Marie Marie Yesterday #53
Sorry to hear it. Vanilla ice cream. Ensure protein drinks. Best wishes surfered Yesterday #54
Eat whatever you enjoy and can tolerate. Set a weight goal so you don't overdo it. Get in contact with a dietician if Dorothy V Yesterday #55
Ideas for weight gain synni Yesterday #56
Damn KS, 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy Yesterday #57
Sending you healing light, love, nurture, comfort and positivity KS 💚🤍❤️🧡🩵 Clouds Passing Yesterday #58
So...so sorry to hear this. I remember when you announced your cancer last year Bengus81 Yesterday #59
Holding you in my heart, KS Tornado. n/t TygrBright Yesterday #60
Awww Damn! MeNotThatKindOfOrc Yesterday #61
My cancer weight gain trick is peanut butter and vanilla ice cream smoothies. herding cats Yesterday #62
Aloha, KS 💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha Yesterday #63
Cancer sucks. murielm99 Yesterday #64
Chocolate. Maybe with a side of peanut butter. calimary Yesterday #65
Have cheese fondue using cooked shrimp, bread cubes, applegrove Yesterday #66
If it does not conflict with medical advice, try adding some butter (real) to your cooking. It packs on fat and artemisia1 Yesterday #67
High calorie Boost Unrepentant Fenian Yesterday #69
I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork Yesterday #70
Sending love stillspkg Yesterday #71
Sometimes, there are just no good words to help, and I'm sorry for that. hamsterjill Yesterday #73
Foods to put on weight ms.pamela Yesterday #74
Damn. I fucking hate cancer, and babylonsister Yesterday #75
All I have are hugs for you Lulu KC Yesterday #76
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. milestogo 23 hrs ago #77
The stress from tRump made be drop a ton (down to 81 pounds) BigmanPigman 23 hrs ago #78
Thoughts and good Karma yankee87 23 hrs ago #79
I am so sorry, KS Toronado. HeartsCanHope 22 hrs ago #80
I don't know how this would work for you, but it put weight on my dear husband after several health issues made him drop MLAA 22 hrs ago #81
Where do you live? What took them so long to start treatment and then gave you a bug with your scans? Playingmantis 15 hrs ago #82
I'm finding out my home town cancer center KS Toronado 11 hrs ago #105
Sounds so rough Marthe48 14 hrs ago #83
You've been dealt a tough hand, my friend. Swede 14 hrs ago #84
We need a war on cancer. I lost two brothers and my mother to it. spanone 14 hrs ago #85
Oh, I'm so sorry to read this rundown of treatment, appts, tests, scans, doctors, etc. without a more positive result! liberalla 13 hrs ago #92
OMG - what a nightmare for you. May you could sip on Ensure or something all day long? It would be easy Vinca 12 hrs ago #96
I'm so sorry for what you've been going through! Ocelot II 12 hrs ago #101
Oh man, I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. CrispyQ 12 hrs ago #102
I'm so sorry, KS Toronado. Sending hugs and healing vibes...and some links with info that highplainsdem 11 hrs ago #108
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