So much better

[PJarret]

My journey with PMR is much easier now that I am settled into 5 mgs of prednisone per day. I was not allowed the drug for five months while awaiting bariatric surgery. But now, eight weeks after surgery, I feel that I am nicely settled. I have only occasional tweaks of pain from the PMR and I am losing weight quickly--the desired outcome. This is my fourth bout of PMR since I was initially diagnosed with it in 2002. It never becomes easier to bear. And I have lost over 50 pounds in this eight weeks.

[SnazzyD]

Glad to hear you feel settled; a good feeling after so much choppy water.

[PJarret in reply to SnazzyD]

Thanks very much Snazzy D!

[Hidden]

Oh, Excellent News PJarret 💐

Both on the weight loss & on the PMR Front!

5mgs of Pred isn’t high so all in all, great progress! 🌟

Kind Regards

MrsN

[PJarret in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, MrsN!

[Rose54]

Fantastic well done

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Excellent - worth waiting for one feels?

[PJarret]

I relish my days now--thanks!

[Louisa1840]

Well done - good to hear from someone who is coming out the other end. Is the weight loss because you are now down to 5 mg or are you severely cutting carbs?

[PJarret in reply to Louisa1840]

The weight loss is from 8 week old bariatric surgery. I eat mostly protein and vegetables now exclusively. I was not allowed prednisone for four months before surgery and one month after. It was a hellish time. Now I am doing very well. Thanks!

[Emerlad_70]

Glad you are feeling better

[yogabonnie]

Congratulations. Enjoy feeling so good!

[Jackoh]

So pleased you are feeling more settled.

[bunnymom]

I am so glad for you. 4 bouts.... Wow.

[PJarret]

Thanks! Hope you are getting along pretty well, too!