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Thursday, July 28, 2011

I am getting so frustrated. I've been doing this for a year and a half now. I track my nutrition everyday and exercise at least 30 mins a day sometimes up to 70 mins. I watch my blood sugar and it is low in the 80-100 FBS area. I've even been mixing up my exercises because I need to do something different to keep from being bored. I was able to lose 77 lbs and was going good and then right around May started going so wrong.

So what's the problem? Why am I gaining weight? I can't even stay the same, I gain everday at least a few ozs. that are starting to add up to lbs. I have been going thru double eye surgery for over a month now, taking steriods to help with the healing as I am having a problem there. But steriods in eye drops? I am trying to keep the stress levels at bay and not get upset with the slowness of the healing process and all these MD visits. Most of the pressure is over, I just have to get this last hump done.

I've done everything that I can think of the right way. Everything is going great except the scale. I know I shouldn't be consentrating on that but I can't help it. My nice loose clothes are getting snugger and I hate it. I'm open to any and all suggestions, please help!
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LGAR519 7/28/2011 8:33PM

    I know that steroids by mouth will cause weight gain, and cause your blood sugars to go up. I don't know about eye drops. You really need to talk to your doctor. I know it's so easy to get discouraged. But you have done so well Concentrate on recovering from your eye surgery. Stay on the same path. It will all work out.

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BAREFOOTN 7/28/2011 8:30PM

    You have done a terrific job with the weight loss and managing your sugars. I don't know if the drops have anything to do with it or the stress you have been under. Do all the things you have done in the past, if you can, like posting your food. If there isn't a problem there, look at meds and other factors. Good luck. I am sure you will get this straight!!! Hang in there and don't get discouraged!!! I agree that a talk with the doctor might be in order. I wish for you a speedy recovery!!! emoticon

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WINDANCER99 7/28/2011 8:14PM

    Your 77 lb. weight loss is terrific! You're doing all the right things. I'd talk to my doctor but steroid drops even in your eyes may very well be causing you to gain weight. Were you gaining prior to the steroid drops? I hope your eyes heal quickly! It sounds like you've been through a lot. Don't give up. You've come too far. Congratulations!

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JESUS.SAVED.ME 7/28/2011 5:32PM

    Have you shared all of this with your dr? He/She may have some insights for you. 77 lbs is a GREAT amount to lose, please don't be dissatisfied with yourself because it's stopped. You've come a long way.

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