Weight Loss and Feeling Great

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:33 am

Since I found this site two weeks ago, I have had such great success. Tex has been amazing giving me such great information. I stopped eating Gluten, Dairy and Soy and I have had no pain for almost 2 weeks now. I still have strange bowel movements with occasional D, but not painful at all and usually first thing in the morning. And I have cut off all other medicines except my Endocort which I believe is working too...I have lost 7.9 pounds in 13 days and my energy level has increased. 3 weeks ago I was falling asleep at 7 or 8 pm every night, unmotivated and feeling bad, missing time with my daughter. Now I have been staying up til 10-11 and getting things done around the house. The change is amazing! I ran a 5k Bubble run last week and a 10k Mud Run yesterday...I could have never gotten through these without this change.

I can't wait until I am in full remission and have my life back.

Thank you to all my fellow Potty People!

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:11 pm

Such good news Crystal! It's always great to hear from someone who is doing well with the diet. The weird and non-consistent poops are par for the course. I was much like you in your pattern. When you start to get a little constipated, that is the time to start weaning your dose of Entocort. it took me about a month for that to happen.

Please know that everyone doesn't reach full remission. Many of us have gotten our lives back, but continue to struggle with all of this. I thought I was basically in remission ( no meds) and started adding things like tomato back in and eating out ( even though I was careful ordering) and I slowly deteriorated over time. it was a wake up call and a harsh reminder that I can't get too cute with what I think I can eat. When you are on a lower dose of Entocort, you might notice more foods that bother you. I did. I just wanted to give you a heads up, but you are doing great!

leah

Post by **tex** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:57 pm

Hi Chrystal,

It sounds as though you are doing really well, and we all hope that your progress continues.

Thank you for the inspiring update.

Tex

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:15 am

Thank you both :)

I still feel great for the most part (just want to use the bathroom now, but seem to be having difficulty today), and losing weight! Although I did have a question, since Im not getting hardly any fiber, what do I do if I become constipated?

Any good suggestions?

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:54 am

Decrease the entocort as Leah says. That's the first step.

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:36 pm

Crystal, if you are starting to have problems with C, I would take three Entocort one day and two the next. If that isn't enough of a step down, then go to two a day. You don't want to take more then you need.

Leah

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:05 pm

Ok thats good to know. My GI just told me last week that on Monday I need to go to 2 pills daily! Thanks so much, I will. Definitely do not want to struggle with C.

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:43 pm

Glad your doctor and I agree ( ha ha) . Just remember that there is no schedule to when you should titrate down. Listen to your body. I was on 3 pills for a month. 2 pills for 2 months, 1 pill for 2 months and then spent the last month slowly weaning off.
Continue to thrive !

Leah

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:30 am

Leah

Well since Friday when I went down to 2 pills, I still feel great and no problems with C. Phew! Such a relief...Literally :)

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:51 am