I had my most recent check up at QEH on 4.7.11, and although I
was elated at being told I could reduce one of my medications a
bit (The nasty one with horrid side effects, and also gives you the farts!!)
BUT I was "Told Off" and warned about a large weight gain..??.....
It is obviously crucial that transplant patients keep thier weight down,
to ease strain on the heart and body, and also as some of the pills
make you HUNGRY ALL THE TIME, you can over eat! Coupled to the fact
that the pills also make you fatter we have to be REALLY careful what
we all eat, and make sure we exercise regulaly!
I could not understand HOW I had lapsed so badly, and according to my
daily weight chart, I had not gained alot (Less than QEH claimed?)
After racking my brain, I began my investigations!! AND FOUND THE CULPRIT!!
After my transplant I was told to get good bathroom scales to weigh myself, so
I bought 2 IDENTICAL scales, from the same shop, the same day, and EXACTLY
the same models!
However the ones I use in the bedroom daily, have developed a FAULT!! And read
some 3+ Kgs lighter!! :-( I thought I was doing okay, but it turns out I have
gained almost 5kgs since my last QEH check up!!
Back to square one!!!