God, that would be great!
That would be like the icing on the cake.
I know others on here that have lost and gained weight. Maybe they will share their experiences.

I've lost exactly four pounds in 6 weeks. I'm glad though, to lose weight being ill is not the best way. I suppose if I had the metal taste it would be different. Maybe I should do Weight Watcher's!

My weight is staying pretty normal. I may lose a couple of lbs. and then my next visit I may gain 2.I have 4 reasons to go thru tx and win and that is 4 beautiful grandchildren. Gool luck and keep me posted. I'm here!
Bruce

I don't feel like a 50% chance is remote, it's better than nothing, some people are undetectable at 4 weeks of tx. But, some unfortuante people do tx multiple times and can't get to that point. Bless them, for trying, nonetheless, I think it's worth a try. As for the weight loss, I've lost about 10 lbs so far, I'm in 5th month of tx. I think it's mostly because I just don't have much of an appetite, I eat when I'm hungry only, once a day is about all I want, and maybe a small snack, like toast in the morning to take the edge off the meds....some people really lose a lot more and quickly, while others gain. The only real reason, in my mind, to do tx, is to erradicate it from your system as much as you can, and in the process, give your liver a break from the demons destroying it. Whatever you decide, all the best. xo

Hi Kathy
I lost approx 15 lbs and feel pretty crappy most of the time, but I certainly didnt go on tx to lose weight!!! I went on tx to save my liver from being detroyed by the virus. Best wishes wit your decision

I gained about 30 pounds on TX. I did stay in bed most of the time(the side effects were terrible) so I believe it was more of lack of exercise. My husband lost about 30 lbs but never did stop his normal life style. He did not experience many of the side effects of TX. And our sweet baby girl did her 48 week of TX (brave little thing) didn't lose or gain. So that just goes to show you everyones body reacts differently. You have to go through it to know. We all did it. We will not do it again. At least not right away. Best of luck in what ever you decide to do.

I am doing TX for 2 reasons as well. My daughter is only 13 and I want to be healthy for her. I also want to not have to worry about this affecting me for the rest of my life. I am in my 17th week of tx and have lost about 30 lbs. Once I started tx I made sure I was eating very well and have started using my treadmill for about the last month.

My weight goes up and down...lately Ive put on a few...my thyroid crashed thou so that makes you gain. This can happen on TX...thats why some gain. It all depends on the kind of week, how busy and what you do eat as well. Good Luck

You want one good reason to do tx?

You have only one liver.

I don't think there is a single person who has not been fearful before doing tx. Not a one.

Sure you can change your mind and put off doing tx, but before you do that, you may want to do some research to find out all the work that your liver does for your body.
Whoa, we are in a heap of shit if our liver craps out.

So you want to know about weight loss?

I gained about 30+ lbs on tx. Some people lose horrible amounts but they are also sick on tx or they just did not eat well.
I had no real issues on tx; all the sides I had were more annoying than anything. I cleared the virus while on tx and for that, my liver had a chance to rest and heal. I relapsed after but I certainly feel alot better than before I did tx.

One good reason to go through tx?
To help your liver so that you can live a healthier life.

I lost 40 pounds, but maintained ALMOST usual life style---I DID stop teaching my night class because of fatigue from the anemia... I've noticed that EVERYTHING takes longer as we age--- from soreness after a brutal game of basketball to the common cold...so I figured my body would not respond to tx any better (if as well) if I put tx off....
It seemed clear to me that I would NOT clear the virus w/o tx---but I MIGHT clear it WITH tx....
Everyone is different, and no one is really equipped to make your decision but YOU.
Whatever you decide, you're gonna keep getting loved here at DS! Let us know what you do and how it turns out!
Keefer

with me there was no question about doing tx. As far as weight loss I have lost about 4 pounds a month. Like linda I do not have an appitite. I have to make myself eat.

weight loss would be the absolute last reason to go thru TX. i am one who has gone from a sz 8 and to a sz 2. the 2's are now starting to get loose now. i am hoping to gain my weight back. in fact, doc is saying if i keep losing, TX may have to stop; people talk; i'm weak. so, bottom line, everyone's different.

no.

it doesnt happen to everyone.

i've maintained my weight and even though im not hungry most of the time, i sorta force myself to eat. almost binge eat till i pass out sometimes. and im still a constant weight.

I dumped about 45 pounds. But like others have said.... that's not always the case. The first month of treatment round 1 I lost 17 pounds. I'm one week in to treatment round 2 and have lost only 2 pounds.

My reasons for treating (and I'm now attempting for the for the second time ... 72 weeks this time ... insanity? Maybe... who knows) I have a stage 3, grade 3/4 liver and quite frankly, I'm just not ready to go through all the problems that come with stage 4.

Mouse