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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: murf on August 04, 2010, 04:45:02 PM

Title: Weight Gain
Post by: murf on August 04, 2010, 04:45:02 PM

I have been on PD since the beginning of the year but since going onto the cycler in June, I just can't control my weight. Presently, I am consuming about 1000 cals a day and the weight keeps going up and up. I try to restrict my fluid intake to about 1 and half liters a day. I have put on six kilos in about two months. I have to say that this situation is getting me down. I don't think there is any answer but venting does help.

Title: Re: Weight Gain
Post by: Rerun on August 04, 2010, 05:06:57 PM

I seem to be piling on the pounds too.  I think I'm feeling better and my appetite is better.  It sucks.  I don't want to have to buy more clothes.

Title: Re: Weight Gain
Post by: Hubbs on August 07, 2010, 03:59:47 PM

Exercise. :)  go for a walk after a meal. but it has to be done.  i want to get a rowing machiane someday and just build up a six pack like i did when i was 24  hehe.

Title: Re: Weight Gain
Post by: Jie on August 07, 2010, 05:49:56 PM

Right, exercise!!! Walk as much as possible. I walk 4-5 miles a day and do not have any weight gain problem.

Title: Re: Weight Gain
Post by: MyssAnne on August 08, 2010, 06:12:10 AM

I started out with PD, and gained weight like crazy.  Two things though: I'm short, so the belly stuff just all went out front. And two, I had infections, so I was never draining ALL the fluid. That may be some of your weight gain (it was mine!).