Huge hurdles to cross

I have a similar crisis to Carla in that I have gained weight lately. For me it has been more like 8-10 pounds rather than 4#. I saw my surgeon last week and got the lecture about getting back on track. Avoid anything white. Exercise more. The whole bit. My stress level is through the roof and I know exercise is supposed to help that but for me it is still just another chore. Dr said it was just an excuse. I own my own bakery/cafe so being away from the stuff is not an option. I have almost chalked up the fact that this is as good as it gets. My pdoc perscribed Topamax last week and one of the side effects is weight loss. I am hoping that the combined effects of the meds and the added push to stay with the program will show some good results. Now with absolutely no appetite I have to really push to get all my protien in before night time. Last night I realized I had barely eaten half and it was bed time. I am working in an extra shake to compensate. Sorry for the whine but I thought I would try to stop in and be accountable here as I don't have anyone at home to watch out for me. Thanks for reading. Jane

i'm glad that you posted to us..... are you able to get your fluids in as well??? any time yo can sneak in a walk or some treadmill time maybe it would help clear your head a bit?i'm sure easier said than done! keep plugging along and don't give up!!!!

Fluids have never been a big problem, I drink all day long and easily get in my 65 oz. I have recently moved near my shop and I try to walk to work any day that I don't need my car for something. Now I want to add the bike back in. Thanks for the support. Jane

Jane, I'm in the same boat !! I've gained and I'm drepressed !! I have done better this week. Do the Topomax help ?? Judy

I take Wellbutrin XL & Lexapro for depression but pdoc said lexapro has a tendency to add weight. I am hoping that the Topamax will let me get rid of the lexapro soon. Topamax is not for depression though. It is a mood stabalizer, when used off label. (It is FDA approved to be used for epileptic seizures.) One of the side effects is that it kills your appetite and it has killed mine, right away. It is also supposed to be an aid in helping get rid of headaches. Jury is still out on that one. I have not seen any effects on stablizing my mood but I'll see better when my monthly cylce kicks in. That is when I go haywire. I am hoping to ride the loss of appetite side effect as well. If your depression continues for more than 2weeks be sure to see your doctor, because it can be treated but you don't want it to slip so deep that it is harder to get out of. Been there, done that. Thanks for the support. Jane