Question:
Anyone taking prednisone-post-op?

My neurologist put me on prednisone for an auto-immune condition (myasthenia gravis) that is affected by the mal-absorption of my meds. Has anyone experienced any set-backs to their weight loss in a situation like this? I am 5 weeks out and he says I will probably be on the prednisone for a couple of months. Kim    — Godsvirtuoswoman (posted on September 30, 2008)

September 30, 2008
How many mg a day are you taking? Does your surgeon know? Prednisone can cause weight gain and fluid retention. That you can loose later if it happens. BUT, pred is VERY hard on your stomach, more so to your new plumbing. I would suggest letting your Surg know if he doesnt already.
   — urbrat2

September 30, 2008
Hi Kim, I'm 3 1/2 years post op and I had a baby a year ago and while I was pregnant I was on prednisone for low blood platelets. I was on a very high dosage like 60 mg a day from December until like July and then they gradually started taking me off in like September or October. I don't really think it had much effect on me with like weight gain. I did gain weight while I was pregnant and still am about 20 pounds over weight but I don't really think it was due to the prednisone. I felt fine on it. I think you will be ok. But I guess it's hard to say because everything effects people differently. I hope it all works out take care, Jeannie
   — jjeanniespets1

September 30, 2008
Kim, Prednisone is one of the medicines we are not suppose to take. I am 3years and 3months out. I have lost 315 pounds so far. In May of 2007 I had my pannectilectomy and my arms done. They gave me predisone for an allergic reaction I had with tape allergies. They took about 10 pounds of skin and I gained 30 pounds of water in 2 days. I got off right away. It caused problems for me. Today I am fine. But then was terrible. Did your surgeon give you a list of medications that you cannot take after WLS. Email me if you need the list. [email protected] Kema
   — kemalani

September 30, 2008
One thing to keep in mind, prednisone will make your blood sugar go nuts, even if you were never diabetic in the first place. This is something to keep an eye on. At the hospital, we sometimes have to cover patients with insulin while they're on prednisone.
   — penneynurse