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Just a quick poll: did you lose weight or gain weight during tx?

I have not been back to the doctor as I am waiting on results of my bloodwork to see what genotype I am and choose which duration of treatment.  I am 5'1" and weigh 117 right now and could stand to lose about 12 lbs. on the high side.  I have read about losing weight on tx and wondered how it varies for each person.
How many weeks in did you start losing/gaining etc. and what did you eat when you were nauseated and DID NOT want to eat but had to in order to keep up your strength?
Thanks for sharing.
Sandra
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I gained 4LBS in 48 weeks of TX. Two weeks post We'll see what happens
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148987 tn?1287805926
So far, 20 weeks into tx, I've lost 7 lbs.
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I lost about 15 lbs but then it came back shortly after stopping tx!  I ate lots of soups and salads during my tx.  That always tasted good if I was slightly nauseated but needed to eat.  I also drank lots of tea and the peppermint tea would help upset stomach.
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91778 tn?1252555170
gained 15 lbs first treatment, never lost it. Debi
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I have been on tx 14 weeks and I gained about 5 lbs over all, not sure if it was the holidays or not but I didnt lose regardless.
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