Can you be fat with Crohn's? Is that allowed? |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2024
- Proving to be a miracle of medicine once again, I am in fact a fat and a Crohnie. Wild, I know.
Come along with me as I discuss the impetus for my weight loss journey and how it ties back (like so many things do) to my illness.
If you're new here, hi, my name is Barrett Laurie and I am a proud patient advocate that thrives in spite of Crohn's disease. These are my video diaries of my life as I navigate chronic illness and career, relationships, marriage and English bulldogs.
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The weight conversation is an interesting one for me because the flip side to this conversation is that people typically assume that when you're fat it's because you eat everything in sight and you just want to stay that way. They don't think maybe it's slow metabolism, a thyroid issue, or anything of that nature. Back before my accident that made it pretty much impossible for me to work out anymore, at least not without the searing pain going up my back or in my legs, I had gotten into the habit of going to the gym 5 days a week and I LOVED it and still couldn't get the weight to come down or at least not at the rate of which I was working out and most days I barely eat 2 meals let alone the 3 you're supposed to eat so eating everything in sight is not the reason I'm overweight. Now the only thing my doctor could figure, since they tested for a thyroid issue and it came back that I didn't have one, was that my metabolism is just extremely slow. The flip side is also the people who think that because you're a person that is overweight, Obese, or as I like to call it, pleasantly plump, that you're are automatically diabetic or the other conditions that typically come with being fat and I don't have those conditions and people are always shocked. Hell I'm always shocked lol. My doctor said she's seen plenty of people my size or even heavier, that are healthier than people who are thin and told me to stop looking for issues that aren't there. The assumptions people make, that we ourselves make, surrounding weight is just...interesting. Great video friend! Love you! ❤❤
This. All of this. 💜💯🫶🏻
Interesting is definitely one word for it!
Meth or bust! 🤣😂🤣
I'm always shocked at the things strangers say when they learn I have Crohn's. 🚽💩
Great news on rapid infusion! Hoping I get the same soon! Don't know how I missed your short, I have notifications on. 😠
And we all know insurance companies are the worst so don't hold your breath! 💜
Thanks for leaving a comment. Appreciate seeing you in the comments and we all know YT notifications suck!
I always hope that my insurance company will get better year over year. They never do, but hope springs eternal. 🫶🏻
Vicky and I call it "back up" weight...because Crohn's sufferers spend so much time unable to eat at all. I've struggled with weight since college. A year ago I gave up sugar (finally, having tried everything else) and lost 35 pounds since doing that. But I tell Vicky to eat whenever she can eat. Bless her and bless you, too. Love you.
I heart you Regina. I like the backup weight. I think I was doing that without knowing it most of my 20s until I was diagnosed.
I hope Vicky is healthy and you’ve had a beautiful day my friend. 🫶🏻
I could write so much about this, but I'm not sure I want it on utube. It's been a lifelong struggle, and the things people feel entitled to tell you are astounding.
Like JC I used to spend 6 days a week in the gym, take long walks etc...and then the accident happened. Everything changed in a moment.
This is a relatively new experience for me. Being this size and dealing with the looks, and comments. I’ve been shocked by how hurtful people will be. I’ve been surprised by how well meaning people can still say some really mean things. As a society we can do so much better.
I’m sorry you’ve been on the receiving end of any of this. It isn’t fun or fair. 🫶🏻💯
"Nothing can prepare you for how mean, rude, and disrespectful people can be." Ouch. That hurts to hear you say, especially since I know its the truth.
Good luck with your journey. It is sad when there needs to be a plot point to explain why Hurley on Lost isn't losing weight on the island.
I loved LOST (well the last episode - season really wasn’t everything I’d hoped) and had forgotten this. So true. 🤦🏻
Thank you, trying to make cards and laughing in your general direction, I'm glad I do voice overs.
I too had a teacher, and my mom, told me that if I can't say anything nice then don't say it at all...I've been SUPER quiet my whole life ^_^
To be less...insulated...is a goal for Q2, with the amazing girly problems that PCOS brings my hope is to lose jiggle but I want to be stronger too. I know if I look at a number instead of HOW I feel I'm just going to be depressed and I don't want to micromanage myself for what I eat....I'd like some meth too, please!!!
Your shots will be interesting because if you mindlessly eat it could make that worse. If you don't eat enough protein then you'll be out of breath a LOT quicker than what you were. So many things to think about.
Thank you for the feedback! And yes to the laughing while making cards! Since you mentions voiceovers…that is content creator speak for…you’re making a video! Eek! Cant wait to see it!
Right, like our parents, our teachers, religious leaders, all the people told us to think before we speak, treat others as you want to be treated and choose kindness. C’mon people!
I’m glad to hear one of your goals is putting yourself out there more. That’s great. And measurable.
As far as PCOS, I’m so sorry that is part of your journey. I can only imagine the struggles based on other friends who suffer from it ad well. 🤗🫶🏻
Meth for everyone! 😂🤣😂
Hang in there friend. You’ll see me commenting on your vids as I catch up on lunches this week.
💜B~
I'm not overly skinny either. Annoying when people think if we're not on a feeding tube we aren't sick.
I feel this! Ugh! 😑
Zinc issues and no diabetes etc. Only. SIBO ISSUES
Love the placement of the love photo-bomb in the background. 🥰
Awww, thanks. “Under his eye.”👁️ 😂J/K😂
We have those sort of sprinkled about the house. We joke the pictures slowed as we hit our forties and aging took its toll. 😂
@@BarrettLaurie LOLOL
Very nice video thank you
This was a great video covering an important topic. You're as heavy now as I was at the apex of the pandemic. I've been working hard for over a year to shift my weight, currently doing really well -there's some good weeks and bad weeks but I have really supportive friends, colleagues and contacts and hearing those "you've lost weight, Richard!" comments is really validating. But also I feel better in myself and I feel less dislike for my own body (I strongly believe I do have a bit of body dysmorphia but I'm getting there). Like you, I'm not getting any younger (in my mid 30s now) and I know the health benefits generally of carrying less weight are worth the sacrifices and effort made. (Saying that I am not really, at this time, interested in any of the pharmaceutical solutions; I have been enjoying Weight Watchers though and I have a good group - my question would be, could a system like that work for you?)
I kinda worry that the "body positivity" crowd are going to find this video and have fun in the comments; I have a dim view of these people, IMO they just don't want to take responsibility and want people to spare their feelings over the truth. Obesity kills, it's a really big problem in the Western world; of course, people should be kind and courteous, but also at some point one has to call a spade a spade.
So proud of you Richard. You have been a quiet source of inspiration all along as I watched you stick it out and reap the rewards.
The feel better part I care more about than people noticing, but I’m ready to have fewer aches and pains.
The body positivity thing I think is somewhat subjective, or at least it is in my view.
I never see it as my place to push my idea of someone else’s best version of themself onto them. Or maybe project is a better word?
Thats at least the prism I look at that through. We all know and understand the facts that healthier weights lead to healthier outcomes, so I wouldn’t subscribe to a “body positivity” model that includes gaslighted about scientific data. If that is what is required of some in the body positivity movement I don’t agree with that at all.
Rather I viewed “body positivity” as not hurting others with harsh words or even well meaning ones. Or if people are on their way to their best self, we can still love and celebrate every inch and curve alone their journey to that best self.
That’s my take on that.
Appreciate you chatting with me. Love the discussion we have over these things.
And seriously, so proud of your progress on weight loss this last year. You’ve been a huge inspiration. 🫶🏻
Thanks for posting this, I feel seen as a fat crohnie and haven’t found many people of places to relate to on that.
Do the best you can with your weight. I’m with you!❤
I always amazed the doctors at my appointments. I Wasn’t on meds for anything, all my numbers were superb!
I was warned a decade ago; that if I didn’t get my BMI to normal, I’d run into issues.
Even though my BMI was up, I didn’t look overweight. I am 5’ 8” and didn’t look fat.’ Btw. I didn’t know you were 6’ 2”😮
Well🤷🏽♀️ now, I’m dealing with Type 2 Diabetes.
I recently had to change my eating habits. I struggle. Lol.
Great thought provoking video!
Dee thank you for sharing this. I am deceptively tall. 😂 So are you it seems!
Good thing to keep in mind. Diabetes is the one I’m worried about and want to get this in check ahead of that.
The eating habits are one piece I need to break. This is a good time to get better habits in place.
Sending you good energy and hope this finds you well. 🫶🏻
@@BarrettLaurie Yes, I am well, thank you.
You got this!👊🏾
Yep, I had the same thing happen to me. When I told someone I had Crohn's the first thing they said was, but you're overweight. Ppl with Crohn's are always underweight. I'm 51 so besides Crohn's I've gone through menopause.
It is really frustrating. I’ve spent most of my life trying to keep weight on and now I’m looked at like “are you sure you have Crohn’s?” I wish they would just say, “but you’re fat!” Then at least I could discuss how my Crohn’s presents (anal fistulas and strictures) and that two things can be true at the same time. Crohn’s plus fat.
Hang in there my friend! I see you and completely feel you!
Oh yes, prednisone!!! Vicky gains 30 pounds on prednisone, then when her flare ends, she drops back to 110.
Yes, it was awful! Also, hey Regina! 💜🫶🏻💯
Hope you and the fur babies are well.
Lol I know my mom suffers from Crohn’s and her weight fluctuates by quite a bit well most the time she’s probably around 120 pounds being at like 5 foot two she goes through these periods of binge eating and she can get all the way up to 250 to 60 when she really goes crazy lol but then usually symptoms of Crohn’s will kick in and then she’ll be bedridden for about a month and then she’ll literally weigh like 100 pounds soaking wet and look like bones and then she starts eating the right things again. She starts coming back to her like 110, 120 again, and it’s been kind of a cycle for the last couple of years, so she tends to keep a variety of sized clothing and tries to keep a strict diet but it almost always fails, unfortunately
This is my experience, almost to a T. This time was just WAY bigger than I’d ever gotten. Surprised me.
I hope your mom is in a good period flare wise. 💜
Thanks for joining the conversation. I appreciate the vibes. 🫶🏻
@@BarrettLaurie yep she doing good right now!!
I struggle with this too! When I’m in a bad flare I can get down to 110 but right now I’m at 150 and it’s so hard 😭. It’s hard to eat better with Crohn’s. It really can be a struggle!
Ugh! The worst isn’t it? You can almost feel the doubt off of someone when your weight is up and you say you have crohn’s. Any number of mean things fly out of folks mouths! 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻
Hang in there friend! Hope to see you around the comments and community. 🫶🏻💯
Hi, I just found your channel and I think you’re fantastic! I was just put on Phentermine last month. I am on the lowest dose of 15 mg. I lost 10 pounds in the first month. I have not experienced ANY side effects. I don’t have Crohn’s but I have Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM). I take meds daily for this, and have not had any adverse effects from the Phentermine. I still get what you are going through. Before I was diagnosed and found a drug to help me every place I went. I had a look for the bathroom. Accidents at work, in the grocery store, at home. Thank goodness they were able to find a medication to help me, but I still have flareups. I wish you luck on the Phentermine, so far it’s working for me and I’m sure it will work for you too.
Hi friend! I’m so glad you found me too! The weight loss is going well. The meds are great and man the energy boost is wild!
Thanks for commenting and joining the convo! Look forward to chatting in the future!
To a whale of a warrior! 😂🐋
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"Thirty-Plus-A-Decade" what a popular age, I know so many people in that year! 😋 Great vlog! Glad the gears are set in motion, it's feeling like progress! Also, where do you get the doctor boilerplate video?
Or if it's not actually a vlog... video! Whatever form of art you call this! 😜😘
Thank you friend. I have your vlog queued to watch today! I’m so excited and hoping we bring you to the vlog dark side!
It is just from Canva. I pay for premium, which gives me access to their video library.
I pull broll that I don’t want to shoot from there. It’s a neat little trick.
I always forget they have video!@@BarrettLaurie
We've dealt with that with one of my mom''s replacement doctors then new gp. I'm like why?
Good question! 🫶🏻
@@BarrettLaurie If it wasn't for that she probably wouldn't have been a good canidate for the transplant. So has plus in there at a time when needed. But really nobody should be makin comments like the person you dealt with. You just keep on being your fabulous self.
@@labyrinthofallthings heart you friend. Sending you and your family good vibes. 🫶🏻
@@BarrettLaurie 😚💞 right back at'cha.
My whole live docters said i need to loose weight, now i need to gain weight becaus it's dangerous for my remicade dosis.
It’s weird isn’t it? Ugh. Hang in there friend! I get my Remicade magic tomorrow! I can’t wait!
omg, some people are just so bizarre.
Isn’t that the truth. 💯
Ah those comments i get when people see me and dont think about how fat people can have health problems not related to weight 😅😂
Isn’t it amazing? 😂
Hope you find a medication that works for you.
Thank you Bonnie. Thinking about you and sending good energy. 💜🫶🏻💯