Pink Hat Photo: How I looked just before I went hyperthyroid (with Graves' Disease).
Black & White Hat Photo: How I looked when I lost 20 pounds in one month from being hyperthyroid (due to Graves Disease), complete with bulging eyes and other fun stuff.
Blue Hat Photo: How I looked immediately after starting prednisone.
This flattering look is called "prednisone moon face."
This flattering look is called "prednisone moon face."
My course of prednisone caused a weight gain of 30 or 40 pounds in one month. My facial swelling went back down after I stopped the meds...well...my face went closer to what I would consider normal, however my skin was immediately more saggy due to the deflation of my balloon face. I was told by many people that I would lose the weight as soon as I stopped the drugs, but I was part of a small percentage of people whose body did not react according to the script.
Prednisone: The Evil Wonderful Drug
For the last few years, my weight has gone down and back up (with almost all of the extra fat going to my tummy). It's as though the prednisone changed every cell in my body. And, I'm close to giving up on ever losing the weight, but...I've decided to stash my skinny clothes in a box...just in case I luck out and my doctors find an alternate med so I can ditch one of my other horrid (but necessary) drugs that keeps me looking nice and plump.
In reality, I don't regret taking prednisone. My alternative was to risk losing my vision.
Why Am I Talking About This?
The main reason I'm posting my story is that I want all of you apple-shaped women to understand where I'm coming from when I tell you my thoughts about styles and brands of clothing that work well with a tummy. I am not just rewording shopworn advice from skinny, healthy fashion "experts." I'm telling you what has worked for me.
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1 comment:
Thank you so much for sharing that part of your life Christina. I am 61 yrs young, 5 children and after the 5th I became hypothyroid and have battled weight ever since. I have lost it a few times but with much struggle. So now I have decided that sooo many wonderful ladies are in my age group, baby boomers and are being accepted, why not accept my self??? On top of that I am Celiac, gluten intolerant, so I do not eat that or dairy or any major carbs. It is called Paleo and I am feeling so much better. It is better to be healthy on the inside than to try to change the outside. If you don't like me.....there is the front door...but I will give you a huge before you go. Keep up the wonderful ideas.
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