I honestly don't think RA is even rumored to cause weight gain. I'm sure they'd say she can't exercise because of her joints, but what about eating sensible amounts? gofundme is full of fat people asking for things like surgery and scooty puffs. They usually have donations too. Good for your aunt. I bet she secretly despises fatties who use everything as an excuse not to walk.  My obeast family member is about to get a gastric bypass surgery paid for by tax payers. she already lives off of disability and foodstamps. She's never had a job and is in her 30s. I don't know why they approved the surgery. She even gets free therapy to prepare her to eat less. WTF? I have no sympathy for these people. She said she's losing weight to have a baby, meanwhile her dog dribbles pee all day because she's too lazy to take him out and he has bladder problems now.