Steroids

I understand not wanting to flirt with the demon! But Ron's right and you know it will be the steroids causing the puffy water retention. Once it subsides the water and puffiness will go in the mean time make sure you only have the healthy things to eat around you. Keep a positive outlook don't let depression get a foothold. Just remember you'll be able to accomplish so much more pain free, so for now walk & pee, walk & pee!

C'ya Bob

Marilyn

I agree with Ron...  you need the medication to get better.  But I also understand your concern.  While I have not had any types of steroid since wls, I did take them a number of years back.  Wow, I felt like I could eat the side off a house! And that was just for an appetizer!  I hope and pray that you are able to come off the pills very soon, and that you will find ways of diverting your attention when the starvation comes calling your name.  Keep us posted...   

Have you checked with your WLS surgeon about the use of oral steroids?

If he gives the okay to use them then I agree that you just worry about healing from the spinal surgery and deal with the weight loss afterwards. You know that the steroid weight gain is going to go away once you stop taking them.

As for the liquids, sounds like you need to just go on liquid protein supplements and other fluids. That will get your nutrition in and your fluids. The rest can be dealt with after you heal.