Desperate to lose weight

[Juliem3]

Have been overweight for a while. Had a right hemicolectomy for a condition ceacal diverticulitis 5 years ago and subsequently developed ulcerative colitis. This has been very bad this last 12 months and have now commenced immune suppressants. I do struggle with certain foods and this is hindering my weight loss.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hi Juliem3 and welcome. It sounds like you've had a rough time recently and things still aren't stabilised, which must be really difficult. We're not in a position to give medical advice or condition specific information on this forum but if you get involved you will get loads of support and encouragement.

Could you get some advice specific to your condition from a dietitian via your medical team? Are you in touch with the Crohns and Colitis association? crohnsandcolitis.org.uk (I'm assuming you're in the UK).

I do hope 2018 is a better year for you and you are able to make some progress with managing your weight

[YellowRose55]

Hi Juliem3 and welcome to the weight loss forum.

Sorry to hear about your health problems, none of the admin team here are medically trained so are unable to comment about your condition.

You are invited to join our Newbie Club, where you can meet other new members who are just beginning their weigh loss journeys too. Here's the link for all the information you will need to find your way around the forum:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Write a brief note to introduce yourself to other newbies and I'm sure you'll be making friends, in no time.

Good luck with your first week.

[Tiggerr]

Welcome Juliem3 Sorry to hear about the problems you have had to deal with. By coming here, I can see that you're trying to make a difference and by staying here, I'm sure you will.

You'll receive lots of help here but if you can start off by reading everything that YellowRose has replied to you already, that will be a great start.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Juliem3

I’m sorry to hear of your health issues and I hope we can offer support on your weight loss journey

Please have a good look around and just ask if you have any questions

Best wishes

Anna