Bless you sister...I have gained weight but I think it is do to menapause and anxiety meds...I am here for you if you need me...

Yes. Tx is hard on your and it is best not to have any surprised when on treatment b/c of the emotional and mental sides. so you probably would want to know about the cancer or your lupus so that you will have time to take them in. if you are on tx when you find out it may make you more emotional and aggitated. that is if you have c cancer or any problems with lupus. God bless

Weight gain can have many causes.
As you age, your metabolism slows down.
Quit smoking and the same thing happens.
Getting less exercise can cause weight gain.
Menopause causes weight gain.
Some medications cause weight gain.
The list of reasons for weight gain is endless, so try not to blame everything on Hep C.
Doing tx may be held off, but you need to have your biopsy results, your stage and grade before making that decision.
Also, see where you stand with the lupus and cancer, and discuss your options with all of your drs.

I've gained weight but I think it is more menopause, aging and lack of exercise that caused the problem.

I thought you lost weight while on Tx.
I was looking forward to dropping a few pounds.
Oh well, does anyone know how to lose weight? (Other than reducing calories and exercise)

I lost seven pounds but found them. Have a feeling that I will not be a skinny minney at the end of tx. LOL! Of course, before tx I did 10-20 hours of yardwork, painted...now my muscles are fat mush. I am so ashamed!

I gained weight while I was on treatment, probably because I was in bed so much. I thought I would lose weight to but NOT. My husband lost about 30 pound while he was on treatment. Like he needed to. Anyway I think weight gain comes from lack of exercise and not eating right. I used to be so thin now I'm over weight. It sucks but hey I'm a grandma of 5(soon to be 6) guess I don't look do bad. Here is a prayer I say "Lord if you can't make me skinny make my friends fat" LOL, Best to all Peace NoniLv

neutron, it's weird but there are actually people who gain on tx and I was one of them!
I am still struggling to get rid of the extra lbs. I gained at least 30lbs on tx and then another 20 when I quit smoking after tx!
All I can say is to keep doing some form of exercise while on tx because that's what I stopped while on tx. I totally regret that too.

Thank you all for your responces.val

I plan on working through treatment, so maybe if I watch the calories and stay busy I won't get any larger.
God, now I feel like a narcissist.
I'm having symptoms from not having Tx.

I gained alot of weight when I was on med for my bi-polar. I have been on tx for 5 1/2 months and I have lost 4 pound every month.

I find the wieght gain due to TX odd as most with hep are on a balanced diet with normal porpotions per meal. Lots of vegies recommended. Excersize only does so much if you are having a high colorie intake and over porpotion sizes meals. Puzzled by this. Maybe the TX makes your matabolism slower?

Anoter lost post. But the original started with I am not on TX yet so can't give personal adive there.......

(dang how bad will I be from sides on TX? lol)

I have been one of those people sweets in excess, but always able to lose 10 pounds in two weeks even thiugh I have no Throid I have to take medication. But on the hepc tx lost 30 or more pounds in 2 months, I looked like a teenager again LOL

I should add that my weight gain was disturbing because I was eating healthy foods on tx and much less foods than starting tx. I cut out ALL junk foods.
Many people actually do gain while on tx, but more common are the folks who lose. Why?
It could be that if you are nauseous and have no appetite, you may not be able to force yourself to nibble on foods. I had no nausea; only no taste at all. My diet was mostly porridge in the morn and then no fat fruit smoothies as I could taste the fat textures and it gagged me.

It could be that tx gives a whack to your thyroid which is also pretty common. While your thyroid may not be extremely affected, I do feel it could contribute to weight issues.
Even my dr has been concerned and is checking on my thyroid regularly because of my weight gain.

If I knew how to lose this sudden gain, believe me, I would do it.
Menopause, no smoking, only healthy foods and proper portions, daily extreme exercising with a trainer and spinning 3times a week, and still I can't budge the weight.
My total gain was around 50lbs; I am hoping that I am just converting it into muscle.

Any and ALL suggestions welcome