I know exactly how you feel. I have Multiple Sclerosis and can stand, but can't walk to the corner. I have limited exercise ability so it is hard for me to stay fit when I'm sitting all the time. Like you said, the medications do a number on your weight also. Recently I had surgery for skin cancer on my nose, and chest. I was so depressed after that I gave myself permission to eat whatever I wanted. I did that for about four months and when I started to feel tired all the time and having problems with my kness, I decided to get back on the healthy track. I weighed myself and couldn't believe I went from 145 lbs. to 175 lbs. in just a couple of months. I started eating healthy on Tuesday and even though I can't exercise alot, I do what I can from a sitting position and I have been feeling so much better the past couple of days. I can already see that I have more energy just by eating healthy. The greasy fried foods are definitely an energy robber for me. Don't listen to the doctors. You have to find something that works for you. Join Weight Watchers, go to Curves and work-out a little, and just have a positive attitude. Life is hard, I've had MS since I was 25 and now I'm 50. Watch Oprah's "Falling off the wagon segment". it gave me a jumpstart to getting back on the wagon. Also watch Biggest Loser, because if they can do it anyone can.

Good Luck

Cathy

Life is hard, but just think, it can't rain every day.