This year has been a whirl wind for me.
I am 28 and last year was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis(a disease that wrecks havoc on your immune system). The only way to cure it was through aggressive high doses of steroids for four months. Luckly we got it under control but that was after gaining 50lbs from the medication. Weight loss has been on my mind more then I'de care to admit and people who dont know any better of the stresses I have been under this last year have been and cruel and hurtful with "how big I've gotten" comments. Not to mention how diffrently everyone treats you.

In March my husband and I recieved amasing news that we were pregnant but in the same breathe my specialist's warned me that the stresses of pregnancy could flare up my condition and if it did I would have to go back on the dreaded steriods. As of last month it has, I'm back on the steroids and have gained 20lbs(making me now 5'3 at 236lbs). I'm trying everything to battle the constant hunger of the med's and pregnancy but its a non stop battle and I fell so fragile(no doubt the hormones dont help).

I was just wondering if anyone else out there can relate. I know Im in for the fight of my life, I have to make these changes sooner then later for myself and my new family.
I wish who ever reads this support for their own personal battle, I wouldnt wish weight gain on anyone.

Take care.

Welcome to 3FC =)

You might find others who've gone through similar under the Dieting with Obstacles section.

I wish I had some advice to give you about either situation, but I can definitely offer encouragement and hugs.

Best of wishes with your pregnancy and dealing with all the stress you're under!

Thank you for the welcome and thanks for the advice. I did find some interesting links on the site to help my cause. Either way though I feel we all are in the same boat(medical or not). I see you've lost almost 40lbs, thats incredible! One day I hope to have that under my belt too. Good luck!