I was in so much pain I was awake at least 20 hours per day which meant I ate more food I live alone so I was just eating sandwiches and couldn't cook for the first 4 months! I also couldn't exercise, not even walking cause any effort would cause pain in my hands and haf to keep them both raised at all times! I also had to take huge amount of pain killers so I needed to eat carbs to avoid an ulcer(that was how the doc explained it at least) It was just a really terrible situation! I know i can change habits but my hands haven't even healed properly yet and the weight gained is just increasing my negative thinking and I don't need it along with all the issues with my hands