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Hoof Hearted · 09-10-2006, 05:06 PM

June 2005 I was 111# (muscle LOSS). I have ulcerative colitis that is non-responsive to conventional treatment. I began seeing a new Dr and she put me on steroids and I gained 40 pounds (fat, water retention). We began chemo and I developed jaundice, so we stopped everything and recently began the steroids again.
Currently I am about 135#, but I expect to gain with the steroids. I am eating small portions, hoping to keep the trend going...but steroids make you think you are STARVING and I eat, Eat, EAT!

Mother and Sister have always been heavy, I never have. This past year was the first time I ever dealt with any overweight and clothing fit issues, though through my lifetime I've seen my mom and sis deal with them. Mom is doing better, weight-wise, sis is not.

HFG, what are you doing to help yourself? I wish you luck and success!
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09-10-2006, 05:06 PM	#9
Hoof Hearted ...you smell something? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 420	June 2005 I was 111# (muscle LOSS). I have ulcerative colitis that is non-responsive to conventional treatment. I began seeing a new Dr and she put me on steroids and I gained 40 pounds (fat, water retention). We began chemo and I developed jaundice, so we stopped everything and recently began the steroids again. Currently I am about 135#, but I expect to gain with the steroids. I am eating small portions, hoping to keep the trend going...but steroids make you think you are STARVING and I eat, Eat, EAT! Mother and Sister have always been heavy, I never have. This past year was the first time I ever dealt with any overweight and clothing fit issues, though through my lifetime I've seen my mom and sis deal with them. Mom is doing better, weight-wise, sis is not. HFG, what are you doing to help yourself? I wish you luck and success! hh __________________ I have the ability of single-minded determination and focu...Hey, look! A horse!