My wt loss has been going SO GREAT lately. And now: a herniated disc in my back. The inflammation and pain was / is terrible and they now have me on oral steroids (prednisone) to bring down the swelling. I get to lie on my back in bed for 3-5 days until the swelling has gone down enough for me to be up walking around.

I just finished my first day on steroids and I can already tell that the side effect of "increased appetite" is hitting me with a vengeance. I'm determined to stick to my 1200 cals a day despite that. I can't exercise for the next few days either.

Just wondering if anyone has managed to at least maintain their weight while on steroids, or if weight gain is inevitable? :wink2:

I'm hoping they do their thing and I can get off them in 2 weeks. Tomorrow's MRI should help clarify how bad things are...

Herniated disc - OUCH!

I have been on prednisone multiple times prior to being banded. I have been able to maintain my weight but it was really really hard.

I also gained 40 lbs in 1 month the first time I took prednisone. That is very unlikely to happen to you though.

Good luck and I hope you feel better!

Thanks TulipStar!

Yikes - 40 lbs the first time you were on it... wowsa!

Nope, not gonna happen to me. :tongue2: We'll see how bad the damage is, but hopefully no more than a couple pounds.

I'm on a small (2.5 mg) daily dose of Prednisone for a kidney and pancreas transplant and it doesn't really have much of an effect. You're probably on a higher dose though and I don't envy you. :tongue2:

Just think good thoughts until you can get off of it.