RA/Steroids and gaining weight/ immune deficiency disorders

[natalie_christin 61]

I had surgery on September 17… I made it through all of my post op levels and now I'm on regular food. While I have a problem switching the mindset from eating low-fat to not worry about fat and just carbs– Which just blows my mind… I'm still trying to be pragmatic and pay special attention to what I'm eating. I did take care of Protein first. But the problem is, I stopped losing weight and now I've even gained a couple of pounds. I don't know if this is just due to a back up intentionally – sorry not trying to be crude, I'm not sure how else to convey that… Or if it's because of my steroid shots and rheumatoid medicine… I really wish I had more help with my dietitian. I'm trying to do the right thing on both sides of the fence. I'm staying away from carbs and I'm sticking to chicken or fish.... I know this isn't going to be an easy battle but I wish I had more guidance when it comes to all of this.

I'm sorry, I'm not intending to complain, I just felt like I'm out there flailing around ever since surgery. I already knew that I had severe rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis as well as other pain conditions and nerve damage on my spine and abdominal wall but just also found out I have psoriatic arthritis too. It just adds to the bunch LOL

Blessings,

Nat

[kmbrcvzs 23]

Did you have surgery thru any kind of center or just with a surgeons office? I went to a Bariatric Center and for the rest of my life I am able to call upon them for help in any area. They have monthly weigh ins, support meetings, dietician etc. I am glad I went this route I feel I have a lot of support to back me up.

[natalie_christin 61]

I don't know about everybody else but I was prompted to download an app called BariatricPal and it's everything seems to be in the app format instead of having to go to the website.