Weigh gain

Has anyone been successful in loosing weight once you stopped chemo? I have gained more weight in the past few months then my whole life time and was told that chemo slows down the metabolism. I think mine is stuck at 0 and am wondering if it will ever change. I am out walking but seems to just firm everything up in the legs and hip area. Am wondering how the rest of you are handling this? I didn't have a dress or skirt to wear for church and I couldn't find anything I liked for color in a size that fit. I will have to get my sewing machine out and make some dresses and skirts. Oh well, Easter was still special and it was a great day. Hugs, Sandy