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do you have to lose weight to receive treatment for hepatitis c
I could have addressed the diet info and above response to you, too. Hope we didn't overwhelm you, either. It is well worth beginning.
Good health and good treating! (Everyone!)
Pat
Good health and good treating! (Everyone!)
Pat
kOkO: Thanks for the baby oil tip! Nice to know. Now taking a little more exercise. Helps and I am not even doing that much.
LL: Hope I haven't scared you off w/too much info. Just wanted to say, If you are not able to change everything immediately, just start working toward that goal. When you keep the thought in your mind, it helps you to make healthier choices, and soon, it becomes a habit, and you start seeing results, which encourages you to do a little more. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither were/are we! : -)
Thanks, kOkO.
Go get 'em, LL.
Pat
LL: Hope I haven't scared you off w/too much info. Just wanted to say, If you are not able to change everything immediately, just start working toward that goal. When you keep the thought in your mind, it helps you to make healthier choices, and soon, it becomes a habit, and you start seeing results, which encourages you to do a little more. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither were/are we! : -)
Thanks, kOkO.
Go get 'em, LL.
Pat
The way you are losing weight is so perfect. It stays off better that way. Plus you don't want loose skin. Use lots of baby oil.
LLee: It is the Austrailian Liver Friendly diet guidlines. That was the link I gave you. It spells out the things lists of foods that are liver friendly. Other liver friendly foods ssites, also have this info. I just found this one easy to read and understand.
As I said above, basically it is drinking 1 oz water for every pound of weight up to 1/2 your body weight. Cut out or, at the very least, down sugar - a biggie for me - salt, red meat, Eat fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, plain yogurt (no sugars added) and other 'good' fats ( avocado, cream cheese, cottage cheese, nuts )' eat chicken, turkey breast, white mean pork (pork loin), fish (done, nothing raw), eggs, cheese. Super foods, that are especially liver friendly are green leafy vegatables, broccoli, kale, greens; also apples and blueberries. There are probably others, but all veggies and fruits are good. I also think I have seen others post tofu and other soy products, but since I don't eat that, I'm not sure. Oh, and whole grains. Oatmeal is a good choice, as a food, and for other bodily functions. Prune juice is good for that, too, but I use that as needed as it has a lot of calories.
That should get you started until you can find the link above.
Also, I was told that each meal before meds should contain a little fat, some protein and fruit or veg. The fat seems to bind the meds and help it process better, I believe. It is not like former treatments when you had to have 70 grams of fat. This is just a little amount to help with meds. Also, I found that, eating that way, first, as I said before, I wasn't hungry or craving sweets and have been losing weight, and second, I have not experienced nausea that some others did. I got all this info from the wonderful, caring people on this site, sharing their own experience and, I found it worked.
My lunches were when I ate fish, broccoli, carrots, cauliflour, Collard greens, salads, etc. I tried to watch the amounts I ate in a.m. and p.m., but found that not to be a problem, as It didn't take a lot to fill me up. I stuck to water purified, others use distilled or filtered. Some use plain tap water, but I like the taste of the purified best. We are all different in that.
This is all great for your liver and helps with other issues, too.
Good luck, and good treating. Pat
As I said above, basically it is drinking 1 oz water for every pound of weight up to 1/2 your body weight. Cut out or, at the very least, down sugar - a biggie for me - salt, red meat, Eat fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, plain yogurt (no sugars added) and other 'good' fats ( avocado, cream cheese, cottage cheese, nuts )' eat chicken, turkey breast, white mean pork (pork loin), fish (done, nothing raw), eggs, cheese. Super foods, that are especially liver friendly are green leafy vegatables, broccoli, kale, greens; also apples and blueberries. There are probably others, but all veggies and fruits are good. I also think I have seen others post tofu and other soy products, but since I don't eat that, I'm not sure. Oh, and whole grains. Oatmeal is a good choice, as a food, and for other bodily functions. Prune juice is good for that, too, but I use that as needed as it has a lot of calories.
That should get you started until you can find the link above.
Also, I was told that each meal before meds should contain a little fat, some protein and fruit or veg. The fat seems to bind the meds and help it process better, I believe. It is not like former treatments when you had to have 70 grams of fat. This is just a little amount to help with meds. Also, I found that, eating that way, first, as I said before, I wasn't hungry or craving sweets and have been losing weight, and second, I have not experienced nausea that some others did. I got all this info from the wonderful, caring people on this site, sharing their own experience and, I found it worked.
My lunches were when I ate fish, broccoli, carrots, cauliflour, Collard greens, salads, etc. I tried to watch the amounts I ate in a.m. and p.m., but found that not to be a problem, as It didn't take a lot to fill me up. I stuck to water purified, others use distilled or filtered. Some use plain tap water, but I like the taste of the purified best. We are all different in that.
This is all great for your liver and helps with other issues, too.
Good luck, and good treating. Pat
It's not a requirement for treatment, but it will help your liver and also, will help the treatment to do a better job. That's my 'non-medical-expert' advice. The best way I've found for me personally to lose weight, is to move more and sit less. When I sit too much and skip on working out, the weight starts coming back on. That being said, I've been fortunate to never have any diabetes, or weight issues. Susan400
What is the diet?I try and eat Paleo but been doing emotional eating last couple days
website for the liver friendly diet I mentioned is:
http://www.loveyourliver.com.au/loving-your-liver/diet.
It really is good for your liver, and, as I said, following it - and eating breakfast before I took my morning pills and supper before I took my evening pills left me so full, since I was eating the right diet, all I wanted was something about half way between. I am sticking to that, post tx, and am still losing. By the way, the weight loss is very gradual, same way I put it on (23 lbs in 6 months). That is amgood way because the diets that make you lose fast, you stop and the weight comes back. This isn't a diet, so much as it is a shift in heating habits, something you can live with.
Have you seen the Dr yet? Done the Lab tests? Keep us informed. ,We are here to help. Pat
http://www.loveyourliver.com.au/loving-your-liver/diet.
It really is good for your liver, and, as I said, following it - and eating breakfast before I took my morning pills and supper before I took my evening pills left me so full, since I was eating the right diet, all I wanted was something about half way between. I am sticking to that, post tx, and am still losing. By the way, the weight loss is very gradual, same way I put it on (23 lbs in 6 months). That is amgood way because the diets that make you lose fast, you stop and the weight comes back. This isn't a diet, so much as it is a shift in heating habits, something you can live with.
Have you seen the Dr yet? Done the Lab tests? Keep us informed. ,We are here to help. Pat
No you do not have to lose weight for treatment but it would be good to lose weight for your liver.
I believe it was mentioned on this forum, that 165 lbs or less was considered better for achieving SVR, as most meds, except for Riba, are not weight-based in their dosage. You could do a search where the little magifying glass is at the top for that thread. But ask your doctor about your weight concerns.
Hi, I was over the efficacy weight. No one mentioned losing any weight. As I started following a liver friendly diet as I did not want the Fibrosis to progress to cirrhosis, I found that the weight just started coming off on it's own. Didn't set out to lose, but am glad I did/am. But its the diet, not me.
Will anyone tell you to, in order to start treatment? No. Might it be a good thing and could it possibly help your treatment? Possibly. It certainly would not hurt.
What is more important is to feel comfortable and prepared. To begin, drink 1 oz water for every pound of weight up to 1/2 your body weight. Cut out or, t least, down sugar - a biggie for me - salt, red meat, Increase fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, plain yogurt and other 'good' fats.
Good luck and good treating. Pat
Will anyone tell you to, in order to start treatment? No. Might it be a good thing and could it possibly help your treatment? Possibly. It certainly would not hurt.
What is more important is to feel comfortable and prepared. To begin, drink 1 oz water for every pound of weight up to 1/2 your body weight. Cut out or, t least, down sugar - a biggie for me - salt, red meat, Increase fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, plain yogurt and other 'good' fats.
Good luck and good treating. Pat
Hi there no, you don't have to lose weight to treat your HCV. They have found that people who are heavier have a harder time getting to UND, SVR, cured.
Good luck, Dee
Good luck, Dee
No one can be denied treatment for Hep C. On the other hand, should a liver transplant be indicated there are certain criteria which must be met. Alcohol, drugs, and obesity would need to be addressed.
Good Luck
.....Kim
Good Luck
.....Kim
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