Question:
Hey, I know I've posted a couple very different topics on here, but
you guys are a big help! I'm having double jaw surgery in
July...July 19th to be exact, and my surgon's receptionist phoned
about a couple weeks ago asking how much I weighed..and I told her
95lbs (I don't have an eating disorder, I was born 3 months early and
have always been under weight...according to the scale of 'normal'
anyways, but I'm very healthy. I need to have MY blood taken about
2 months before surgey ( i dont know why that long before) and she
said I need to be atleast 110lbs..and I can't seem to gain any weight
Granted I've gained only 5lbs, and I eat about 7-8 times a day, I
drastically cut back on the amount of fruit and veggies I eat and
swiched to bread and meat, but I just feel sick all the time and I
guess a little unhealthy? Is it really unhealthy to eat like that?
Any suggestions on how I can gain 25lbs fast..just not too fast..?
Thanks for all your help guys!!! :D

Answer:
Hey InThisSkin18, how are you doing? Traditionally, closed
reduction (CR) and ORIF with wire osteosynthesis have required an
average of 6 weeks of immobilization mandibular fracture (IMF) for
satisfactory healing. Difficulties associated with this extended
period of immobilization include airway problems, poor nutrition,
weight loss, poor hygiene, phonation difficulties, insomnia, social
inconvenience, patient discomfort, work loss, and difficulty
recovering normal range of jaw function. The key to weight gain is
to do everything BIG. You have to eat big, to lift big, to get big.
Say that over and over again in your head until you fully understand
it. A lot of people think weightlifting is the key to gaining weight,
and I won't argue, it is an extremely important part. BUT, there is
another thing that is just as important when it comes to how to gain
weight, and that is your diet. So, to put it as simply as possible,
there are 5 simple steps to how to gain weight, and here they are:
1) Count how many calories you eat in a normal day. Don't change
anything, just eat like you normally would and count how many calories
you consumed. This is an extremely important step, so try to be as
exact as possible. Also, weigh yourself. 2) Starting the day after
you counted calories, eat 500 calories MORE then you normally do. So,
lets pretend that the day you counted calories you counted 2000. For
the rest of the week, you would now eat 2500 calories a day. Instead
of eating 3 big meals a day or eating all day all the time, spread
those calories out over 5-6 smaller meals. Eat one meal every 2 and a
half to 3 hours. To get big, you have to eat big! Remember that. 3)
Weightlifting! Get in the gym and lift! This is another important step
to how to gain weight, so make sure you are doing it correctly. For
more information on weightlifting workout routines and splits, read
the workout routines and splits section. 4) At the end of that
week, weigh yourself. You'll notice your gaining just after one week!
Now, don't expect to see a 10lb increase. Gaining anymore then 1 or 2
pounds a week is unhealthy and means your putting on way to much fat.
So look for 1 or 2 pound gains at the end of the week. Don't sound
like much? You can be gaining 5-8 pounds a month! 5) Heres an
important one. At some point, you will stop seeing weight gain. At
this point, you will have to eat even more. So, when you stop gaining
for at least 2 weeks, it means it is time to start eating an extra 250
calories a day. Every time you see you haven't gained weight for at
least 2 weeks, add an extra 250 calories. Best wishes,