Is it just me?

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Hey everyone....

SO i got to thinking today... (I know.. Scary) Anyways... One of the things that is bothering me lately is that another thing that has occured in this recovery process is a little weight gain. Now I know gaining a little weight is A LOT better than being on drugs but I wanted to see if anyone else struggled with this??? When I was on pain pills it REALLY supressed my appetite and now... it seems I am ALWAYS hungry.. I really have to watch it. In the last 40 some days since my last pill I have gained about 5-6 lbs! I KNOW.. That is TERRIBLE. So... Anyone else go thru this?

I swear.. Like all the rest of the stuff that comes along with recovery isn't enough.. Weight gain has to be a part of it too? hahhaha

Hope you all are doing great! Also, I read some posts from when I first logged on to here and HOLY SMOKES what a difference time has made... I was so LOST then... Makes me feel really good about my accomplishments!

God Bless!
~Secrets
 
Hey Secrets,
Well don't know much about the pill thing, but my drug of choice was meth and it causes you to lose a lot of weight. It is a stimulate; your appatite goes out the door. The more you use, the more you lose. I would goes days...an never touch a drop of food. God it was crazy! I'd rather deal with the weight gain...I'll fix that. Before and during my use I was a serious gym enthusiast. I threw a lot away for my addiction. Well right now dealing with a Hep issue, so just relaxing in the whole sobriety, not putting that type of pressure on myself. Once I get some decent health behind me, I plan on dealing with the workout things.

My issue of weight loss may have been a little different than yours, not sure.

That's what I have for you,
Good Luck and in my thoughts,
doingfine
 
Hey,
thanks for the reply doingfine! I agree that it is worth the cause!! That is for sure.. Just was a little frusterated but really it's all about self control... if I can not take pills that I crave then I can have some restraint with some food!! hahaha

No, really... I lost 67 lbs over the last year and a half I lost the first half quickly on my own with diet and excercise.. Then the other half was becuase of my gallbladder and pain pill issue.. I just went thru a lot to get it off and I plan on KEEPING it off.... I have been getting compliment after compliment about it and it feels good.. It feels good to have something positive to focus on since there is so much negative with the addiction....

Anyway.... Doing good though! I am now 43 days pill free!!! WOOO HOOO
~Secrets
 
Hello Secrets,

I too, gained weight since I've gotten clean. I went to Rehab in July '08 for four weeks. I had so much anxiety while there, didn't eat at all, lost 20 pounRAB.

I've been home (clean) for five months now and have gained 30 lbs. I'm sure the first 20 was as a result of what I lost in Rehab - and the last 10 was just weight gain from being clean. I don't particularily eat more than normal, so I think it may have something to do with being clean. I did have a suppressed appetite when I was using Oxy's, and now I find I've got it back. Food tastes so much better, I enjoy eating - which I didn't while I used.

Hope this helps :)

Also, congrats on 43 days clean!! Good for you - you've come a long way, and should be very proud of yourself :)

Love emsmom
 
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