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I'm on 2 medications. both cause weight gain. Focus being med for thyroid disorder.
1 (thyroid med )of 2 Dr adjusted mg by 2 mg.
According to Dr. the only reason that I managed to lose 2lbs is because of mg adjustment. that is because my body was in the adjusing process when I lost 2 lbs. But now as like before mg change. there is no way possible that I can lose weight. Lord knows that I have tried everything to do so.sigh.
However quite sometime ago ( this summer ) I managed to lose 10 lbs.. I highly do not recommend that anybody try/do what I did to do so.
during that short time. For 1.5 wks,I crawed on my hands n knees in house to get to n from sofa & to n from bth rm.. Physically I was far to weak to stand.It put me in hospital for 3 nights & 2 days. I risked my life. Now I have EMS, hospital,Dr's N treatment, bills.
I have been stuck at same weight since then.
Since mg adjustment. No matter what I do, I can't even lose an oz.
I haven't stopped crying since my DR said that.
I don't know what to do.I half to have my meds.. (?)
1 (thyroid med )of 2 Dr adjusted mg by 2 mg.
According to Dr. the only reason that I managed to lose 2lbs is because of mg adjustment. that is because my body was in the adjusing process when I lost 2 lbs. But now as like before mg change. there is no way possible that I can lose weight. Lord knows that I have tried everything to do so.sigh.
However quite sometime ago ( this summer ) I managed to lose 10 lbs.. I highly do not recommend that anybody try/do what I did to do so.
during that short time. For 1.5 wks,I crawed on my hands n knees in house to get to n from sofa & to n from bth rm.. Physically I was far to weak to stand.It put me in hospital for 3 nights & 2 days. I risked my life. Now I have EMS, hospital,Dr's N treatment, bills.
I have been stuck at same weight since then.
Since mg adjustment. No matter what I do, I can't even lose an oz.
I haven't stopped crying since my DR said that.
I don't know what to do.I half to have my meds.. (?)
I too have to take meds that cause weight gain but I have found some exercises that do help. If you are having trouble walking and have a difficult time using treadmills this is a great site to look over.
http://www.collagevideo.com/
Once you get to the site click on specialty videos. This will bring up loads of DVDs or VHS for exercises for people with limited mobility. They all have short clips to view the videos and they are affordable. There are a lot of sitting exercises that can help strengthen your muscles as well as taking off the pounds.
I know for myself that even eating healthy does help but without any exercise at all it does not help me to lose weight so any kind of movement you can do daily will help even with taking meds that cause weight gain. It is a slow process and frustrating because the weight does not come off fast but try and be patient with yourself and every day try to move as much as possible even it means sitting in a chair and lifting some soup cans while you are watching tv.
For me I try to keep moving as much as possible even if I am just sitting. It has helped a great deal in strengthening my muscles and although I have a long way to go to reach my goal weight I find myself now being able to do a lot more. Also a machine called a pedal cycle is something that has helped me. You simply plug it in, place your feet on the pedals and turn on the power and it automatically starts to pedal. This works great for people who can't do much walking.
I was also going to mention that you might want to check on a program called charity care at your hospital you might just be able to qualify to get some help in paying off those doctor bills and get approved for other programs that can help you with exercise and eating better.
I hope this will help out a bit for you and things start to get better for you. Just try not to let it all overwhelm you. Take one day at a time and believe me that weight will come off:) Wishing you the very best:)
I'm diffrently going to get "pedal cycle". I know that I can do that exercise.I'm looking forward to putting on miles : )
I have difficulty in walking. most of time I half to use a cane. I do ok in house because I have things to get a hold of when needed.
I feel like a big weight has been lifted. THANK YOU.
I pray that my post will info others not to use lax as means to lose weight.It doesn't work & doing so, can cost a person their life in doing so.
granted I Temporary lost 10 lbs. Temporary being key word.
I called medical supply store that I use. they are going to c if they can order a pedal cycle for me. I'm going to c if my Dr will help me in getting medicare to assist w cost.
After reading your reply. I felt feel so much better. again Thank You.
This past week I was blessed to be one of the first allowed in. I got a lot of protein. It couldn't have come at a better time, because my doctor wants me to eat a low-carb, high-protein diet.
I understand you can't always afford to load up on protein. I can't either. But we can do the other thing: avoid sugar and starch, junk food. This doctor said most people are obese from too much sugar/starch.
I know it's difficult. God be with you.