Just an update

[blu4runner]

As many of you saw i am in the middle of a flare. Completed 2 of my 4 infusions next infusion this Friday but dang it hate the prednisone. back on 60mg per day until we start the taper process.

Prior to the flare I was on a weight loss program and have lost 72 pounds since April of this year but now the goal is not to gain any until the steroid regimen is completed.

here are a few pics of before and yesterday.
before.jpg -70.jpg Trying to get as healthy as I can with what I can control.

[im so blessed]

Good for you, Victor! Im sorry the prednisone has to be used when you were doing so well with weight loss. Its just a little bump in the road...dont let it steer you off path !

[Pete]

Hope you can keep the weight gain to a minimum.

[drz]

Good luck in your taper. If you gain less than last time consider it a success but don't obsess over any weight gain and stress yourself out.

[mishb]

It's something that we all hate but unfortunately, it is what is best in this situation.

Best of wishes to you Victor. I know you are going to win this fight.

[Gab122]

Great Accomplishment on your prior weight loss! I was on WW from March -May this year and lost 20 lbs. After I got sick I just maintained. Like you I am on Pred 60 now and am not sure what to expect since I'm new to this disease (just diagnosed on 8/1/16) I have not gained any weight since I started Pred 11 days ago - but I will just do my best I guess and refocus once I am off of this med. Hoping to feel well enough to exercise and at least resume that activity. Wishing you the best!!

[MikeG-2012]

Way to go Victor. I'm jealous! I really need to take off a lot more too. Keep up the good work, you're a good inspiration to me and a lot of others!!

[blu4runner]

I had to or Dr Merkel told me my weight would kill me before the GPA did. I am doing Nutrisystem and it works pretty good.

[MikeG-2012]

I had to or Dr Merkel told me my weight would kill me before the GPA did. I am doing Nutrisystem and it works pretty good.

Look out Marie Osmond, there's a new TV spokesperson coming after your job!

In all seriousness Victor, NICE GOING!! Hope it keeps going good for you!

[blu4runner]

Well with GPA we don't have much control over what happens to our body. I need to work on the self discipline on the things I CAN CONTROL to make my life better. Just trying to enjoy each and every day to the max.