Hi Jini, Seems my question asked on July 4th was overlooked. So I thought I would send a copy. thanks Jeannie

Hello,
Last year Kyle(14 years old) was on the elemental diet for 8 weeks and gained about 20 lbs. Now he has been on the elemental diet for 5 weeks. He started with 7 Absorb Plus for the first 3 weeks and the past 2 weeks he increased it to 8 shakes daily. Rather than gaining weight he is actually losing weight; however, he is growing taller but ever so slowly. His lab work looks great except for the low iron(which is improving). He has no blood in stools and usually has 2 to 3 BM's daily(solid and loose). He does not deviate from the program. He does play tennis about 1 to 2 hours 3 to 4 times a week but it wouldn't seem this would cause him to lose weight.
Do you have any suggestions as to why he might not be gaining weight?? It is just hard to believe he is not gaining weight!!! The Absorb Plus is so easily absorbed; where are the calories going?? Kyle did mention that the eighth shake had been making him a bit sick but he is so intent on gaining weight he thought he would push it.
Oh yeah, another issue that might be preventing him from gaining weight are his allergies. The gi doc wants to put him on a medication called Singulair. Says this might help prevent flare ups later on.
There are no Naturopaths in our area. Do you know how we could locate a decent Naturopath?
Thanks for all your help.
Jeannie