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UC and Weight Watchers

Wed, June 17, 2009 12:00 AM

I have gained a ton of weight over the past couple years from steroids and having a baby. Right now I am taking prednisone, 6mp, and Asacol. To lose weight I decided to do Weight Watchers but I find that I am so hungry every day that I am getting headaches. I was wondering if because I have 5 or more BM's every day if I need to increase my daily points. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

sharbear1611
Joined May 10, 2009

Tue, June 23, 2009 12:00 AM

Reply posted for Snaptie.

karen,

thank you for your reply. yes, that does help. i have been using all my points and some of the flex points and i have also realized that there will be some days that i will be over in points or may not be able to eat the fruits and vegetables. i am trying not to be so *** myself, exercise more, and just be more concious of the things i am eating. i have only been doing this a week now so i will see how it all works. i am glad to hear you have had good results. i am hoping that it will get a little easier once i get off the prednisone since it makes me bloated and hungry. thanks for your encouragement i will stick with it.

sharbear1611
Joined May 10, 2009

Sat, June 20, 2009 2:13 PM

Reply posted for sharbear1611.

Hi,

Sorry, but this may be a long post.

You may want to talk to your leader if you go to meetings. I have Crohns and joined ww last July, because of all the weight I gained. I have been on Prednisone, made me eat like a horse. Currently I am on Asacol, 6mp and Remicaide. I go for my treatments every 6 weeks, every time I went I would be up another 5lbs.

I told my leader I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to do the program because of all the veges/fruits and dairy you need. She told me to do the best that I can. To date I have lost 37lbs. I eat what I can and use lactose free milk and butter.

If you are losing more than the recommended 2 lbs per week, you may need to bump up your points. Are you eating all you daily points?. Use your 35 weekly as well. I use every bit I get and also any activity points earned. Don't be afraid to use them.

Hope this helps, Karen.

snaptie
Joined May 29, 2009

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