Prednisone and weight loss

[Guest guest]

Well, this week has been trying at best! It is good to be dropping on the prednisone. The 3 1/2 is different, but the good thing is that I have lost 4 pound this week alone. That is really good...PLUS, I am fighting water retention too, so there is some weight to be lost.

I wish the pain would go away. That is the only thing. The past few morning, it was the worst to try to bend my knee first thing. I can bend it a little bit, but it hurts. I can see how the prednisone has really helped with the inflammation. But, I wonder how much more damage I have done since walking on it with little pain! Oh well....I knew I would have to have the knee replaced eventually. I had hoped to wait another 4 years. Time will tell.

But anyway, it is true that when you start really cutting down on the prednison, you CAN lose weight! YIPEE

debby

[Guest guest]

Hi All-

Just wanted to add my own personal experience to s e-mail. I've been

watching what I've been eating, exercising (as much as I can possible do) and

like she said watching my servings. I am not a big eater to begin with but ever

since I've been on our enemy, prednisone, I can out eat my husband. He used to

finish my plate and the roles were reversed and I was finishing his plate and

then some. It was CRAZY.

But finally when I got down to about 15-20mg of prednisone, I was able to start

controlling my eating habits. And it also helped once I was able to walk again,

it's been 7 months since I've been out of my wheelchair. NOW, I am down to

4-5mg a day (I go back and forth) and FINALLY I have lost 10 pounds. I have

about 30 more to go but I keep taking it one day at a time and I don't push it

too much.

It makes you feel good but also I keep reminding myself that it doesn't matter

how much weight I gain or lose at least I am alive and have my family and

friends around me. That, to me, is more important then weight. (just a

thought)

Love & Support,

Keri

zev@... wrote:I just wanted to add that I asked my nutritionist the

other day how much

weight I could realistically expect to lose while taking Prednisone (I take

10 mg. one day then 3 mg. the next etc. right now). She said 1/2 pound was

the most and that may even be pushing it.

Of course, that was if I actually stuck to a nutritional plan (not a diet,

but eating better, cutting out junk, watching servings, etc.) Since I'm

eating 100% fat pudding as I write, I guess I should expect to gain 1/2 pound

a week!

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

don't worry about it friend, but I honestly know how you feel. I have gained a

total of 54 pounds of prednisone. I curse every time I step on the scale at

the doctors office. I still take off my shoes, thinking that this will take a

few pounds off....WRONG!!! smiles.....I walked by the mirror tonight and stuck

my tongue out at myself. I hate the way I look, but I do know that possibly

one day, I will get down some of the prednisone weight. I just know that I

will. Special hugs friend. I will think of you tomorrow morning as I suck

down two jelly donuts before work. Love,Sue #2

[Guest guest]

,

I'll join in the support group. I thought about going to Weight Watchers,

but frankly the thought of having be in yet another appt. (or several) during

the week overwhelms me (I can't bear the thought of one more " doctor " visit,

therapy, etc. during the week). So maybe we can start something here to

encourage each other!

[Guest guest]

Ok I am not listening...lalalallala!!

I have lost 11 lbs in a month and am trying really really hard!!!

I hate it. I almost ate my desk the other day but fortunately my boss came

in , I explained I wasn't really trying to eat the desk, just sharpening my

teeth...anyway...

Seriously I am trying really hard, despite what my rheum said.{ his advise

was to not even try now because of the pred. I am on 13 mg} I have

gained 40 pounds since July { now I have lost 11 of those...} but I was a

size 18 { for al you men who don't do numbers, that reads big..I am still

gorgeous though, despite the extra pounds!} so I have thrill of my life,

89lbs more to go before I hit " normal " that is depressing.

If anyone wants to battle this with me, let me know!! I need all the help I

can get!!!!!!!!!

G.otF.M.

[Guest guest]

Hey there GFM!

That is just marvelous progress, you be careful though to eat healthy

and not stress the body even more!! I am learning the Weight Watcher

program and trying to change some bad habits. They have a few helpful

hints and a wonderful cheering section that have helped me. I just

fervently pray I do not have to use any prednisone while doing this,

that was the start of my problems with weight to begin with. I was so

slender until prednisone! You can email me anytime you want or even

call, 1-435-789-6441. I am determined to do this, have lost 24 pounds

and am too embarrassed to tell how much more to go!. It has to help

these poor hips and knees......please! Best of luck to you girl!! Louise.

[Guest guest]

Whoops, forgot to put OT in topic line, sorry. Maybe it is relevant

anyway....Louise.

[Guest guest]

I agree, I have no more time to " go " anywhere, but need constant support or

I am going to blow it!!

Maybe we can establish some sort of weigh in and tip thing for those

interested....let me know. My major problem is I am an emotional eater, so

when I have had a bad day, or when I am really sore it is sort of like

self medicating.....

going to have a box of grass for lunch

G.otF.M.

MA

[Guest guest]

, Pat: Count me in. Everytime I try to be good and eat healthy, I step on

the scale, get discouraged and eat a gallon of ice cream! from Ma

Re: Prednisone and weight loss

,

I'll join in the support group. I thought about going to Weight Watchers,

but frankly the thought of having be in yet another appt. (or several) during

the week overwhelms me (I can't bear the thought of one more " doctor " visit,

therapy, etc. during the week). So maybe we can start something here to

encourage each other!