I have been existing with ILD for over 7yrs now and the condition has started to become progressively worse. I am 63yrs old and with continuous steroids and not eating enough to keep a fly alive I ballooned to a size 30. My daughter stepped in 2yrs ago and makes sure I eat 3 meals a day and the treats we all love.
In total now I have lost eight and a half stone, I can't say it has made any difference with my health but it has made a difference for my carers in handling me. I'm now down to a size 14/16, no diet involved just good wholesome food, to be honest I've never eaten so much.
All of the big size clothes I have given to a young Ukraine lady who is with a local family as they put a plea out as they couldn't get any clothes for her and all she came to the UK with was jeans and t shirts. Bless her she said she has never felt so lovely and elegant. I feel so proud knowing I have helped and the clothes aren't going to a landfill.
So anyone else struggling with weight problems due to steroids maybe this will give you some inspiration.
