Oh, Robin, this is a touchy subject and one of the most frustrating things about being ill, especially for those of us who used to be so active and didn’t have to worry much about our weight. The only thing that worked for me is a high protein diet. You can eat any lean meats you want- pork, lean hamburger, chicken, etc. and non fat dairy. I eat Greek yogurt because it is higher in protein than the regular yogurt (I eat chobani brand and it has 22 grams of protein in one cup). And drink tons of water, about a gallon a day, and stay away from sodas and other drinks that have caffeine (you can have some but limit it). This is a good link to a diet that I try to follow when I need to lose (which is all the time). I bought the book and it really does work!
http://www.dukandiet.com/
I don’t mean to sound preachy in any way but you have got to get moving every day, even if it is only to walk for 15 minutes. I have started yoga and I can see already that it will be very beneficial. It hurt like hell the first couple of days but is getting slowly better each day.
Hugs, MBGet a beginners yoga DVD and try it at home. I can not always do the workout part of yoga but I do the stretching and relaxation I part and it helps clear my mind and helps me to relax.
Good luck and hang in there.