Diet plan for weight gain for good health

Question

I had done my gallbladder surgery in August 2024 since then I am facing digestion issues. Write after having Meal 
I have to go to the bathroom so kindly suggest me the diet plan to gain some healthy weight which can improve my good health.
Also I have done my vitamin d test which shows my vitamin d is 19 which is very low so suggest me some option within 3 my vitamin D due to which I have to face the weakness in bones and tiredness.

Dr. Arun Desai · Accepted Answer

Hello Zara

" NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND AND RECOVER WITH UR UNDERWEIGHT & FATIGUE ISSUE SAFELY EFFECTIVELY PERMENANTLY "

• UR HEALTH ISSUES

Bhavan
Age - 27

Unable to Gain Weight Post Cholecystectomy 
Frequently Indigestion increased Motions 
Unable to Improve health 
Fatigue Weakness in Bones

• MY ANALYSIS

Frequent Indigestion Post Cholecystectomy Surgery :- Gallbladder store and concentrate bile, it flows directly from the liver to the small intestine, which can lead to digestive issues like indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, and fatty food intolerance.

Vit D Deficiency - Lack of Sun Exposure Fat Indigestion Post Cholecystectomy 
Lack of Dairy Products inatke and Lactose Indigestion

Fatigue & Bone Pain - Frequent Indigestion and Vitamin Minerals Deficiency leads Fatigue 
Vit D Deficiency leads Weak Bones affects Stamina Strength memory concentration focus issues Mood Swings Irritability

•TREATMENT GOALS

* Improve Digestion Metabolism 
* Improve Absorption
* Controlling Irregular Bowel Movement 
* Improve Nutritional Status 
* Increases Stamina Strength Energy 
* To Gain Healthy Muscle Weight Gain 
* Improve Vit D & Bone Strength

• Our Body Weight Depends upon lots of Factors like Genetics Heridity Diet Nutrition Lifestyle Physical Activities Stress Hormones Basic Digestion Metabolism Gut Health Secondary Diseases etc

( Check with All Above Factors where Ur Cause Lies )

• PROBABL CAUSES FOR UNDERWEIGHT & FATIGUE

Genetics Heridity Nutritional Deficiencies Hormonal issues Digestive Metabolic issues Too Sedentary or Over Physical Strain Lack of Physical Activities Exercise Stress Anxiety Malabsorption etc

• NOTE - ONLY TAKING MEDICINE IS NOT ENOUGH TO IMPROVE WEIGHT AND HEALTH "

• IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN 100 %  BEST RESULTS BY COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS

" Proper Understanding Cause + Safe  Herbs/ Ayurvedic Medicines+ Weight Gain Diet+ Proper weight Gain Suppliments+ Good Physical Activities Exercise+ Yoga + Antistress Regime+ Proper Lifestyle "

• There are Number of Actions through Treatment works Like Medicine works

* Few Works Appetizers
* Few Improves Digestion Metabolism Absorption
* Few Works Muscle Gain Fat Gain 
* Few Focus on Body's Nutritional Needs 
* Few on Stress etc 
* Few Works on Natural Growth Hormone

• Commonly Used Single Herbs For Weight Gain - 
Shatavari Ashwagandha Vidarikand Musali

• 100 % SUCCESSFUL AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR WEIGHT GAIN U MUST TRY ( Will Get Visible Weight Gain in 3 Months Fatigue Stamina Digestion improves Vit D B Correction) 
EASY TO FOLLOW HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

• FOR GOOD APPETITE DIGESTION & ABSORPTION METABOLIC CORRECTION :- 
Syrup.Baidynath Panchasav  ( Baidyanath Pharma) 10 ml -0-10 ml After Food

• FOR GROWTH BALANCE & NUTRITIONAL NEEDS :- 
Shatavari Kalpa ( Dhootpapeshwar Pharma) 2 Tsf -0- 2 Tsf After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk/Normal Water

• STRESS HORMONAL BODY TONE MUSCLE MASS RELATED WEIGHT ISSUES & FATIGUE- 
Ashwagandhadi Lehyam 2 Tsf -0-2 Tsf Night After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk/Water

• WEIGHT GAIN PLANT BASED PROTEIN POWDER SUPPLIMENT FOR FATIGUE & WEIGHT GAIN- 
Nutrigain Protein Powder ( Velnik India Pharma) 2 Tsf Morning - 0- 2 Tsf Night After Food

• PLANT BASED NATURAL MULTIVITAMIN -
Cap.Nutrela Daily Active ( Patanajali Pharma) 1 -0- 0 After Breakfast

• NATURAL PLANT BASED VIT D & BONE -  SUPPLIMENTS 
Tab.Boniheal ( Aimil Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food 
Also take Dairy Products Soya Tofu Gond along with this

• HOME REMEDY FOR WEIGHT GAIN TO TAKE ALONG WITH ABOVE MEDICINE

• DELICIOUS HOME MADE BANANA MILK SHAKE

Home Made Dry Fruits Mix Powder + 2 Banana + 1 Tsf Sugar candy + 1 Tsf Pure Cow Ghee+ 1 Glass of Boil Cooled Milk 
Keep this for 2 Hours Soaked and Then take once a Day Daily

• DELICIOUS HOME MADE DRY FRUIT LADDO

Dry Fruits Mixes ( Kaju badam Pista Akrod Kishmish Khajoor Anjeer) + Seed Mix ( Sesam Flaxseed Pumpkin seeds Sunflower Seeds) + Dry Mashed Coconut+ Gond+ Jaggery+ Pure Cow Ghee --- Prepare Laddo ---Have 1 to 2 Laddos with 1 Galss of Luke Warm milk

• WEIGHT GAIN PLAN

EARLY MORNING 7 AM

Overnight Soaked Almond (5) Figs(5)  Resins ( Kishmish) ( 15 ) + 1 Glass Luke Warm Milk

BREAKFAST 9 AM

Veg - Banana milkshake, or simple banana with a glass of milk.
1 bowl of vegetable Daliya or oats. 2 slices of wheat bran flakes or multigrain bread 30 Grams Panner

MID MORNING 11 AM

1 whole fruit with 1 glass of Lassi or butter milk or coconut water.

LUNCH 12.30 PM- 1 PM

Veg - Multigrain Roti /Chapati /Veg Pulav/ Curd Rice + Vegitables (Potatoes Sweets Potatoes)+ Green Vegitable ( Methi Palak) + Dals ( Masoor Moong) + Salad Rayta + Butter Milk /Curd

EVENING 5 PM

Veg - 1 glass of banana shake with 1 bowl of roasted chana or 1 bowl of upma. You can also take mango /Fruit shake. Or you c1 bowl of vegetable

DINNER 9 PM

Veg - 2-3 chapattis, 1 bowl of vegetable, with 1 bowl of dal + Ghee Rice + Any sweet ( Kheer/Paysa)

BED DRINK

1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk + Turmeric + Elayachi+ Khajoor+ khaskhas

• DO'S :- Take All Alkaline Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Dry fruits  Sweets Milk Products Non Veg Honey of ur Choice Afternoon Sleep Physical Activities Exercise Outdoor Games Dhyan Meditation Surya Namaskar Rest Good Sleep Milk Buttermilk Cashew Apricot Pista Sunflower Seeds Soaked Sabja Apple Pomegranate Ragi Beet Palak Watermelon Banana Early Morning Sunrays Exposure Milk Panner Curd Buttermilk Soya Tofu Gum Resins Gond

• DON'TS:- All Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Foods Bakery Maida Items Packed Canned Processed Foods Stress Strain etc Excess Tea Coffee Pickles Fermented Foods Deep fried freezed Bakery items

• LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS 
Rest Good Sleep Lifestyle Physical Activities Timely Food Intakes Sleep Early Wake Early Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle

• YOGA 
Anulom Vilom Pranayam( 20 Rounds )
Surya Namaskar ( 10 Rounds ) 
Panvanmuktasan Utkatasna Malasan

• EXERCISES 
Walking 6000 Steps Per Day Jogging Mild Mobility Exercise Aerobics etc

• ANTISTRESS 
Dhyan Meditation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

If you have any questions u can ask me .I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have text option.

Dr. Keerthana PV · Answer

For Vit.D deficiency you have to take supplements like Lumia or D rise , for which you can consult an Allopathic physician nearby .

For weight gain at first we need to start with improving your digestive power 
 For 1week 
Take 
1. Dadimashtaka churnam ½tsp twice daily after food with honey 
2.Krimighna vati 1-0-1after food 
Take buttermilk with food during these times

After one week
1.Vidaryadi grita 1tsp in morning empty stomach 
2.Ajashwagandadi lehya 1tsp at bedtime with warm water 
 For 2-3months

Include
Nuts ( which does not trouble your gut), Dates daily

Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra · Answer

Enjoy early morning sunlight daily. 
Shatavari kalp 15gms twice with milk. 
Sy.Zymnet plus 
15ml twice

Dr. Shaniba P · Answer

Gall bladder removal can affect the digestion of fats. So avoid heavy and fried foods. You can use nuts, olive oil and avocados in moderate amounts. Choose smaller and frequent meals. It definitely good for weight gain and managing digestion issues.

Since your vitamin D is quite low, supplements may be necessary. You should consult an allopathic doctor for the appropriate dosage.

Direct sunlight exposure for 10-20 minutes.
Include fishes like salmon, mackerel, sardines in your diet.
Also include milk, yogurt, egg yolks, cheese, mushrooms.

Took these medications as well
1. Ashtachoornam 1 tsp with butter milk at lunch time.
2. Krimighna vati 1-0-1 after food 
3. Aswagandha choornam 1 tsp with warm milk at night.

You will definitely get relief with these.

Dr. Surya Bhagwati · Answer

Take 
-tablet liv 52 1-0-1 after food with water 
- chyavanprash 2tsp in the morning before breakfast with milk 
Expose yourself to early morning sunrise rays and sunset rays.
Take black dates banana smoothie as breakfast

Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya · Answer

HELLO BHAVANA,
1)POST GALLBLADDER SURGERY DIGESTIVE ISSUE
-YOUR GALLBLADDER STORES BILE, WHICH HELP DIGEST FATS.
-AFTER GALLBLLADER REMOVAL(CHOLECYSTECTOMY), BILE FLOWS DIRECTLY INTO INTESTINE,WHICH CAN LEAD T0 FASTER BOWEL MOVEMENTS AFTER EATING, POOR FAT DIGESTION, BLOATING, DIARRHEA, OR URGENCY AFTER MEALS

2)LOW VITAMIN D(19 ng/ml)
-VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY LEADS TO BONE WEAKNESS, FATIGUE OR TIREDNESS, LOW IMMUNITY, MOOD SWINGS

CAUSES- LACK OF SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE, WEAK FAT ABSORPTION(ESPECIALLY WORSENED AFTER GALLBLADDER SURGERY)

GOAL OF THE TREATMENT SHOULD BE
-IMPROVE DIGESTION AND SLOW DOWN BOWEL MOVEMENTS
-GAIN HEALTHY WEIGHT(MUSCLE+STRENGTH)
-CORRECT VITAMIN D AND IMPROVE BONE HEALTH
-INCREASE ENERGY,APPETITE,AND STAMINA

ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
-POST CHOLECYSTECTOMY DIGESTIVE ISSUES RELATE TO WEAKENED DIGESTIVE FIRE AND IMPROPER DIGESTION
-LIKELY VATA PITTA MBALACE DUE TO- SURGERY, IRREGULAR FAT METABOLISM,ANXIETY/STRESS
-WEIGHT LOSS AND FATIFUE INDICATES TISSUE DEPLETION AND IMMUNITY VITALITY LOW

PHASE WISE TREATMENT PLANNED FOR YOU- DURATION-3 MONTHS

#PHASE 1 -DIGESTIVE RESET+BILE REGULATION-(FROM DAY 1 TO DAY 30)
GOAL- IMPROVE DIGESTION,REDUCE BOWEL URGENCY,SUPPORT BILE FLOW WITHOUT GALLBLADDER

DIET PLAN- WARM,WELL COOKED,LOW FAT NOURISHING MEALS LIKE KHICHDI,VEGETABLES SOUPS
ADD 1-2 TSP COW GHEE DAILY(SUPPORT BILE REPLACEMENT)
AVOID- RAW SALADS,FRIED ITEMS, COLD DRINKS

1)HINGWASTAKA CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH WARM WATER 15 MINS BEFORE LUNCH AND DINNER- RELIVES BLOATING,STRENGTHENS DIGESTIVE FIRE

2)PIPPALI CHURNA- 1/4 TSP WITH HONEY MORNING EMPTY STOMACH- ENHANCES NUTRIENT ABSORPTION

3)GUDUCHI+SHUNTI DECOCOTION- 50 ML-MORNING EMPTY STOMACH- POST SURGICAL IMMUNITY AND DOGESTION

4)VITAMIN D3 SACHET(60,000 IU)- 1 SACHET/WEEK AFTER LUNCH WITH MILK- IMPROVES VIT D LEVEL

LIFESTYLE- VAJRASANA 5-10 MIN AFTER MEALS
-LIGHT WALK 15-20 MIN MORNING AND EVENING
-DAILY SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE 30 MIN IN EARLY MORNING

#PHASE 2- TISSUE NOURISHMENT +WEIGHT GAIN START (START FROM DAY 31 TO DAY 62)
GOAL- REBUILD STRENGTH, IMPROVES BONE HEALTH,START MUSCLE WEIGHT GAIN

DIET- ADD RAGI,MOONG,COW MILK,DATES,GHEE,BANANA
1 GLASS TURMERICMILK+GHEE AT NIGHT
WEEKLY- SWEET POTATO OR SOAKED DRY FRUITS LADDOO(HOMEMADE)

1)SHATAVARI KALPA- 1 TSP WITH WARM MILK-MORNING AND EVENING AFTER MEALS - WEIGHT GAIN, HORMONE BALANCING+DIGESTION

2)ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH WARM MILK ADD 1 TSP COW GHEE- AT BEDTIME- STRENGTH MUSCLE,STAMINA

3)LAKSHADI GUGGULU- 1 TAB AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER-BONE STRENGTH VIT D SUPPORT

4) CONTINUE VIT D SACHETS-WEEKLY 1

LIFESTYE- START LIGHT YOGA- BHUJANGASANA, PAWANMUKTASANA,SURYANAMSKAR-3 ROUNDS
EVENING WALK AFTER MEALS
POSITIVE STRESS FREE ROUTINE

#PHASE 3- MAINTENANCE + STABLE WEIGHT GAIN (FROM 63 DAY TO DAY 90)
GOAL- MAINTAIN HEALTHY METABOLISM,SUPPORT LONG TERM STRENGTH AND PREVENT RELAPSE

DIET- HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN- MOONG,PANNER,SOAKED NUTS, GHEE RICH MEALS
HERBAL TEA WITH CUMIN-FENNEL-AJWAIN POST MEALS

1)ASHWAGANDHA + SHATAVARI MIX- 1 TSP WITH MILK-MORNING AND NIGHT- CONTINUE AS REJUVINATION THERAPY

2)ASTHISHRUNKHALA CAPSULE- 1 CAP TWICE DAILY AFTER MEALS- BONE HEALTH STRENGTH

LIFESTYLE- STRENGTH YOGA- PLANKS,SQUATS,BREATHING EXERCISES
PRANAYAM- ANULOM VILOM, BHRAMARI, KAPALBHATI EMPTY STOMACH

*EASY DIET PLAN- FOR WEIGHT GAIN

EARLY MORNING-1TSP COW GHEE + 1 TSP DRY GINGER POWDER WITH WARM WATER- IT BOOSTES DIGESTION
OR SOAKED ALMONDS+2 DATES+1 WALNUT

BREAKFAST-
SOFT MOONG DAL CHILLA OR COOKED VEGETABLES
RAGI PORRIDGE WITH MILK+JAGGERY+GHEE
HERBAL TEA OR ANY NOURISHING HEALTHY BREAKFAST

MID MORNING-11 AM
BUTTER MILK WITH PINCH OF ROCK SALT+JEERA 
OR
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE (BANANA OR CHIKOO BUT NOT WITH NORMAL MILK REMEMBER ONLY USE ALMOND MILK)- IF NOT THEN EAT FRUIT AS IT IS

LUNCH-
-RICE+MOONG DAL OR MASOOR DAL
-SOFT COOKED VEGETABLES
-1-2 TSP COW GHEE
-SMALL PIECE OF JAGGERY POST MEAL-IMPROVES BILE FLOW

EVENING SNACK
-ROASTED MAKHANA WITH GHEE
-GINGER LEMON TEA

DINNER-
-LIGHT VEGETABLE SOUP 
MOONG DAL KHICHDI WITH GHEE
SUJI UPMA WITH GHEE
AVOID RAW SALADS
CURD AT NIGHT
FRIED FOODS

BEDTIME-
WARM TURMERIC MILK WITH 1TSP GHEE+PINCH OF NUTMEG FOR BETTER SLEEP,BONES AND DIGESTION

FOODS TO AVOID-
-FRIED OR OILY FOOD-HARD TO DIGEST WITHOUT GALLBLADDER
-EXCESS RAW VEGETABLES-SALADS
-COLD DRINKS, ICECREAMS
-GREEN CHILLI, PICKLES,SOUR CHUTNEYS
-WHITE SUGAR, REFINED FLOUR,MAIDA AND PROCESSED SNACKS
-MILK+CITRUS FRUITS COMBINATIONS

VITAMIN D-MORNING SUNLIGHT 30 MIN
-FORTIFIED MILK OR ALMOND MILK
MUSHROOMS-EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT
EGG YOLKS
PANNER
TOFU

EXERCISE AND LIFESTYLE
DAILY 20-30 MIN WALKING- BOOSTES DIGESTION+METABOLISM
YOGA ADVISED 
AVOID LYING IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS
MAINTAIN POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND REST

DO FOLLOW FOR 3 MONTHS AND SEE RESULTS

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

Dr. Ayush Varma · Answer

Having undergone gallbladder surgery, it's common to experience some digestive issues, as your body adjusts to the absence of the gallbladder. Post-surgery, your bile flow changes, affecting fat digestion which might compicate things. It’s important to consider all aspects of health while also addressing your weight gain and digestive goals.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, enhancing your agni (digestive fire) is crucial. Starting with your meals, focus on a balanced diet with easy-to-digest foods that won't strain the digestive system. Incorporate more frequent, smaller meals through the day rather than large meals that can trigger discomfort.

Include cooked vegetables in your diet such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach, ensuring they're well-cooked to ease digestion. Oats and brown rice should be staples as they're nourishing yet won’t weigh down your digestion. When considering proteins, lean options like lentils, mung beans can be beneficial. Avoid deep fried or too oily foods, because they could cause faster stool movements.

As for your Vitamin D levels, exposure to sunlight is simple and accessible way to boost these levels. Aim for at least 20–30 minutes of direct sunlight exposure daily on areas like your arms and legs. Dietary sources like fortified cereals, eggs, and fatty fish can also help raise your vitamine D levels. However, given your low levels, a Vitamin D3 supplement may be necessary – consult a healthcare provider for the right dosage.

To aid weight gain, nourishing fatty foods like soaked almonds, warm milk with a teaspoon of ghee before bed can be grounding and support tissue (dhatus) building. An herbal formulation like Ashwagandha might also offer support in managing stress and promoting weight gain, but it's advisable to get personalized advice on this.

Remember to chew food well, eat mindfully, and maintain regular meal times. Keep hydrated but avoid drinking excessive water during meals, give preference to warm water instead. Incorporating some gentle exercises, like yoga or walking, siddhasana could assist digestion and overall well-being.

Since your symptoms persist, and given the importance of correct diagnosis, it would be wise to consult your physician or an Ayurvedic doctor for personalized guidance considering your constitution and medical history.

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