First, dont give up. PD is really hard, and to lose weight is hard all by its self. Im starting a program, the 6 wk bodymakeover. Im trying to tailor it t our diets. I do hemo, so i have less things to choose from.
Im way over weight, i need to lose over a 100 pounds. So i will keep u up dated on what works for me.

My partner goes through this on a regular basis, I am the one who prepares all the meals etc. Have managed to keep the weight stable, by ensuring, fluid intake does not exceed output in the bag. Simple, small meals. Eating 5 times a day is working, and the weight has dropped off.
Hang in there, it will balance in time, be patient with yourself my friend.

Thanks guys, I just am frustrated that my doctor doesn't understand that; he wants it off ASAP, even though he knows it will be hard. I have all ready lost 50 pounds but I need to lose a lot more. I am going to keep trying you guys make me feel like I'm not alone. :)

Just dont give up - take it one moment at a time, do the best you can! It will get better!

I have had the same problem. I have only been on PD since December and at first I lost 15 pounds and now I am stuck. I still need to lose 50 pounds to qualify for transplant. At this point I am trying to walk daily and watch what I eat but my blood sugars are still pretty high adjusting to the 2.5 solution. My doctors says I should try running and I would if I had his energy level. I will keep walking though...

Its funny how the Drs say do this or that, when they have no idea how tired you get. My partner is so tired all the time from the treatment.
My friends hang in there, take one day at a time, we found when you first start on PD the weight went up, have now got it more stable. Be patient with yourself, love yourself, dialysis to live don't live to dialysis.

I am a 50 yr young woman who started dialysis at 26, got fat from all the steroids they used to stop the renal failure, then went off prednisone by choice and ultimately was on dialysis at age 27 and listed for transplant. During my first year, I stayed pretty skinny until dialysis started. I didn't suddenly balloon up but I did notice an increase, especially when I switched to PD. Do you get exercise? That was my savior (besides Jesus!) I had that kidney for 16+ years but am back on hemo now and my weight doesn't do much of anything. 145 and striving for 130. Work with your dietician and check into financial support at the Y or another local exercise place. Water therapy is my choice for cardio as well as resistance. You can post back. God Bless

I admire the strength everyone of you are showing. I am not on dialysis myself but I cared for my Mother while she was and from her experience my husband became a dialysis nurse.

I still rejoice when someone gets a transplant and their life changes yet again.

The fatigue by itself would be hard to work with while trying to lose weight so try not to be so tough on yourselves. 50 Lbs is nothing to sneeze at and you should be proud of yourself. I know now that all the extra fluids are off and you are working on the mean and lean....and of course the fat, it slows down and takes more effort and time. In respect to that, any of us that are trying to lose weight whether we are on dialysis or not face the same demons and they can be very cruel!

Has anyone of you looked into the 17 day diet that they have had on the Doctors show and Dr. Phil? I have been wanting to check into it but I know that any program would have to be modified for a person on dialysis and again depending on the type of treatment you are on.

You people keep your chin up. It sounds like things are coming along some. They just don't come fast enough for us. That much I completely understand and we need each other for support because as much as I do not like to admit it, there are those people out there that do not have to wrestle with weight issues. I'd like to say I'm proud for them but I would be telling a great big lie!!! Truth is, I resent it terribly!! Not proud to admit that but felt I needed to be honest!

All I do know is that we just have to take day by day. I know its said often but I do not know any other way.

Take care and I wish ALL Of us success even if its baby steps.

Your type of dialysis is likely to make you GAIN weight, and if you are overweight to begin with, you might gain even more. I think your only option is to get a fistula and start Hemo-dialysis. There is home-dialysis that isn't so bad. Plus. when you get to your target weight, you can look hot without a tube sticking out of your body.

Good Luck