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Oct 02, 2009, 04:05 AM
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Member Since: Jan 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 15,093
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I am used to being really thin. As my ulcerative colitis calmed down I gained some but I was still doing pretty well. In less than four months I have gained over 25 pounds!
My Dr. says my body is reacting to one calorie like it's three or four calories. She says it's not what I'm eating exactly; that it's a chemical reaction. I was accidentally over dosed on steroids which has evidentally thrown me into Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome, and the weight gain, which is mostly in my stomach. I look like I'm pregnant and I'm just round and have even less energy than normal.
My t was just horrified at the swelling. She hadn't seen me for 1 1/2 months and evidentally the change was monumental.
With the ulcerative colitis, I can't digest fruits or vegetables except for potatoes. The potatoes have to go. I can't digest whole grain anything, so there go the carbs. That leaves protein, which I can sometimes tolerate in small amounts.
There are other complications from the overdose of steroids but I'm not ready to go into that yet. It does involve surgery, but thankfully shouldn't be anything too serious.
I'm embarrassed, tired and sick of the whole mess. The Dr. said I have to get this weight off or risk developing diabetes. I know, I know I should be thankful for all the good things I have and I'll probably be sorry I posted this later today...
If you've managed to read this far, thank you so much for your kindness and interest. I really appreciate it.
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