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Hi everyone, It was too good to be true, or is it? When I got on the scale this morning, my beautiful weight loss was negated from 6 days of prednisone, and 900 mg daily of a nerve medication that is known to cause weight gain. So what did this WW do? Cry? Throw in the towel? Give up? That would have been the old Bevi. Bevi 2. 0( or 3. 0, or 4. 0, whatever version I'm on now), tried on another pair of size 10 pants for the summer and breathed a sigh of relief when they fit. Now, truth be told, they do have elastic waistbands, but I don't care! Today, the sun is shining, calling Yenta and I to go for our walks, however painful it will be for me to move, and enjoy the sunshine this morning. Rain is expected later in the day. Whatever you do today, be thankful and joyful

Answer 1

God Bless! What great spirit! I too struggle with RA and at times medications that hold me up weight wise. Gotta keep going!  

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@bagley , That's right Rose!. Quitters never win

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And winners never quit!  

Answer 2

Great attitude!  

Answer 3

Everything passes eventually. Meds be damned, carry on.  

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@cuddy5 , Damn straight

Answer 4

That’s a win in my eyes! NSV (non scale victory)!  

Answer 5

If you are on prednisone and neurontin you are fighting something, , this is not the time to worry about a gain, its the meds and illness causing it, , keep hydrated and you will recoupe, , you have a great attitude, and need to let your body do what it needs so you can be healthy, , best of luck, let us know how you make out, , , we are in this together, , , marching on, , , , , ,  

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@pitiable , Thanks Deborah, I'll know tomorrow morning if I'm going to get surgery for herniated disc

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Best of luck! let us know, please, , , ,  

Answer 6

Don't throw in the towel. Prednisone causes you to gain water weight. I gained 20 pounds in a month and flying over the Andes Mountains to Argentina I blew up like a ballon. It does come off slowly when you stop. I was on it for almost a year but it saved my life. Don't stress it but explain to your leader. I'm sure they'll help. Have patience.  

Answer 7

Drink lots of water.  

Answer 8

Your attitude is absolutely wonderful and this mindset will keep you on a healthy path