Diet after Kidney and Pancreas Transplant

[KatieJohnston]

Im 16 months post transplant and in the last 5 months I have gain so much weight. I used to weigh 135-145lbs. before transplant and back in Feb. I was 153 lbs. And now 4 months later Im 186 lbs. can someone please explain why Im gaining this weight so fast. I dont eat much. Anyone who can help me. Ive waited 9years to have this double transplant and dont want to lose something that was a gift from a younger boy and his family and the gift at a 2nd chance at life that God has given as well

[Kbristow]

Hi Katie,

Congratulations on your transplant. I am incredibly grateful for my kidney too, and the second chance at life. Taking care of ourselves can be a little tricky post transplant though. About your weight gain, have you talked to you transplant center? I do hear this issue sometimes with other transplant recipients. I wonder if any of your medications may be part of the reason. Prednisone can sometimes lead to some weight gain but there could be a number of reasons. Check in with your doctor. I hope you're able to get some answers and stay healthy.

[mcrain]

I would definatley talk to your Dr Group. I was 250 lb at time of transplant. Got Legionaires disease and lost a lot. but I needed to get healthier and continue to lose more. His group gave me training on how to eat, what types of food to eat and what not to eat , watching food that bring up or down my levels. I am now 125 lbs and feeling great. I brought everything to what level it should be. They saved my life. If your Dr can't help you with that I know that there is resources out there. And your medicine levels maybe need changed. My Dr. checks my levels all the time and if they change he adjust them.