Losing Weight Support Group

[Sluff]

Total loss for me is 93lbs.   

[kimcanada]

Total loss for me is 93lbs.

Excellent Sluff, how did you do that?

Kim

[Sluff]

the medication I'm on I just don't get hungry like I used to. The last two or three months I've only lost 1 or 2 lbs at a time but still losing which I'm glad.

[goofynina]

Total loss for me is 93lbs.   

Guess what Sluff, i FOUND THEM, thank you very much     

[Sluff]

Total loss for me is 93lbs.   

Guess what Sluff, i FOUND THEM, thank you very much     

LOL.  My motivation is fuel economy for my California trip.

[kitkatz]

Fuel economy, you are going to need it with gas prices over three bucks a gallon out here!

[ILOVEFLUID]

I have been trying to lose weight on dialysis for the last year and have only lost about 15 lbs (I would like to lose another 80).  My biggest problem is my nephrologist!!!!  I drink a lot of fluid because I love fluid.  I would rather drink than eat and have always been this way.  I have a much bigger problem controlling my fluid intake than i do my food intake.  I am usually TOO Nauseous to enjoy eating anyhow.  Everytime my fluid intake is way too much, my doctor assumes I have gained weight and he raises my dry Weight.    And then i lose more weight and I fill up with more fluid and he raises it again.  My legs are so swollen that i find it hard to exercise and then i start to gain weight due to lack of activity.  It is a vicious circle and i am so sick of it. Last week I had to go to emerg because i had problems breathing and it turns out i had fluid in my lungs.  The doctor says the fluid is because I am not moving around enough.    I feel like I will never win this war with him.  He says i can argue all i want but he writes the orders.  Nice for him, he doesn't have to drag these water buffalo legs around.  Luckily, i will be starting home hemo soon and will more control over my own care.  And yes, maybe one day i will get the fluid intake under control.  I hope

[Hephs-little-lady]

Hey guys, can dialysis wives join this one too. I know I probably don't have the same struggles as you guys, but I do have another 80lbs to lose before I can get any kind of infertility help. I've lost almost 40, but it is a struggle. I also kind of stick to a renal diet as I generally only eat what Heph can eat, (only coz i'm too lazy to make two different meals!  ) 

[Sluff]

Hey guys, can dialysis wives join this one too. I know I probably don't have the same struggles as you guys, but I do have another 80lbs to lose before I can get any kind of infertility help. I've lost almost 40, but it is a struggle. I also kind of stick to a renal diet as I generally only eat what Heph can eat, (only coz i'm too lazy to make two different meals!  ) 

Well of course HLL. You are welcome here just as much as anybody.

Sluff, Admin

[angela515]

I have been trying to lose weight on dialysis for the last year and have only lost about 15 lbs (I would like to lose another 80).  My biggest problem is my nephrologist!!!!  I drink a lot of fluid because I love fluid.  I would rather drink than eat and have always been this way.  I have a much bigger problem controlling my fluid intake than i do my food intake.  I am usually TOO Nauseous to enjoy eating anyhow.  Everytime my fluid intake is way too much, my doctor assumes I have gained weight and he raises my dry Weight.    And then i lose more weight and I fill up with more fluid and he raises it again.  My legs are so swollen that i find it hard to exercise and then i start to gain weight due to lack of activity.  It is a vicious circle and i am so sick of it. Last week I had to go to emerg because i had problems breathing and it turns out i had fluid in my lungs.  The doctor says the fluid is because I am not moving around enough.    I feel like I will never win this war with him.  He says i can argue all i want but he writes the orders.  Nice for him, he doesn't have to drag these water buffalo legs around.  Luckily, i will be starting home hemo soon and will more control over my own care.  And yes, maybe one day i will get the fluid intake under control.  I hope

Either you need to get a new neph, or start watching your fluid intake. Having to go to the E.R. and finding fluid in your lungs, isn't a good siggn your headed the right way. I hope things change for you soon. Good luck hun!

[Sluff]

Start out with small goals. If you have 20lbs to lose do it 5 lbs at a time. if you need to lose more make small goals don't look at the whole picture, that can make it seem insurmountable. Enjoy any loss what so ever as a success.

[ILOVEFLUID]

I would love a new nephrologist but i don't think it is an option.  I have 3 and only like one but he is only on every 5 weeks.  So I get listened two every 5 weeks.  Very frustrating.  I have started watching my fluid intake more but it is hard.  My mouth feels like the desert all the time.  I have ordered some of that OASIS mouthwash (it moisturizes your mouth)  All I can seem to do is diet and lose weight and wait for every 5 weeks to have that doctor lower my dry weight.  This means I am very uncomfortable 4 out of every 5 weeks.  But I guess it will be worth it in the long run.

ILOVEFLUID

[angela515]

Sluff- Very good advice!

ILOVEFLUID- I totally understand how hard it is to watch your fluid intake. What used to help is sucking on hard candies. Keep on losing the weight, and i'm not sure I understand why you can't take off more than your dry weight if you believe it has dropped... you need to let the head nurse know of the situation, they can always call the dr if he is the only one who can lower your dry weight.

[Russ]

The nurses at my clinic will offer to "challenge" my dry weight occasionally,  They will also pull a little below my dry weight if I request it, like a half kilo for example.

 
Russ

[Sluff]

Since being back on my meds I have gained 5 lbs. Seems I can't get enough to eat.

[goofynina]

Since being back on my meds I have gained 5 lbs. Seems I can't get enough to eat.

Sluff?? Darling?? are you sure its the meds?? i have read what you been eating in the "what's for supper" thread, what are you eating for breakfast and lunch hmmmmm??  Come on, fess up!! 

[Sluff]

Since being back on my meds I have gained 5 lbs. Seems I can't get enough to eat.

Sluff?? Darling?? are you sure its the meds?? i have read what you been eating in the "what's for supper" thread, what are you eating for breakfast and lunch hmmmmm??  Come on, fess up!! 

I know I know but I'm so hungry all the time. Maybe I should quit the meds again.

[goofynina]

Dont you dare quit those meds Darrell!!!    You know,  one of the tips i always remember is when you go out to eat, ask for a box before you start eating, put 1/2 in the box and take that home for the next day, that way you only take in 1/2 the calories.  Just trying to help you out my friend,  you know i worry about'cha 

[angela515]

Just a quick reminder (as if you didn't know) if your eating more calories than you burn off, your going to gain weight..it's just a fact. I'm pretty sure we all know that, but just a reminder so you can look at your diet and see if you can make a few changes, its better than quitting your meds like Susie said.. dont do that!

 

[Sluff]

Dont you dare quit those meds Darrell!!!    You know,  one of the tips i always remember is when you go out to eat, ask for a box before you start eating, put 1/2 in the box and take that home for the next day, that way you only take in 1/2 the calories.  Just trying to help you out my friend,  you know i worry about'cha 

That is good advice.

Just a quick reminder (as if you didn't know) if your eating more calories than you burn off, your going to gain weight..it's just a fact. I'm pretty sure we all know that, but just a reminder so you can look at your diet and see if you can make a few changes, its better than quitting your meds like Susie said.. dont do that!

 

You are right.

[kitkatz]

Shoot me.

[jbeany]

Got my official UNOS listed letter today.  The well named transplant surgeon, Dr. Punch, included that I need to lose 20 pounds.  The amount I need to lose doubled since he told me what weight I should be at during the transplant appointment. *sigh*  I've already lost 2 since then, maybe a bit more, but 8 sounded better than 18!

Blah - I only have to lose one pound at a time, right?

[Sluff]

Got my official UNOS listed letter today.  The well named transplant surgeon, Dr. Punch, included that I need to lose 20 pounds.  The amount I need to lose doubled since he told me what weight I should be at during the transplant appointment. *sigh*  I've already lost 2 since then, maybe a bit more, but 8 sounded better than 18!

Blah - I only have to lose one pound at a time, right?

You can do it!

[goofynina]

Got my official UNOS listed letter today.  The well named transplant surgeon, Dr. Punch, included that I need to lose 20 pounds.  The amount I need to lose doubled since he told me what weight I should be at during the transplant appointment. *sigh*  I've already lost 2 since then, maybe a bit more, but 8 sounded better than 18!

Blah - I only have to lose one pound at a time, right?

Jbeany, you can do this girlfriend, just think where you would be if you havent been exercising already, yep, square 1,  you know we are all here for you girlfriend,  You Can Do This....

[Zach]

Shoot me.

Why do you want us to shoot you?