Pulmonary Embolism Support Group

By far the most common form of pulmonary embolism is a thromboembolism, which occurs when a blood clot, generally a venous thrombus, becomes dislodged from its site of formation and embolizes to the arterial blood supply of one of the lungs. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, pain during breathing, and more rarely circulatory instability and death.

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Weight Gain

rmb
rmb
Ugh... are you guys struggling with weight gain since the PE? I'm sure my gain is because I'm not as active, I've cut out the salads, and I'm off the pill, plus my age, but... gees, this stinks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh yeah. I just joined The Biggest Loser Club last week. But, I've allowed sedentary lifestyle to go on for so long, I have a long, long, looooooong way to go.
deleted_user
deleted_user
actually , i am losing weight since starting Cymbalta this past June for depression. I have been throught a long list of anti deprresants, this one seems to be working but really affects my appetite. Probably why my i.n.r. was stil only 1.8. I am sure that one you get back into the swing of things you will do better. Hang in there.
deleted_user
deleted_user
As much as you are able, just start walking. It will come off. Try popcorn with canola or olive oil as a healthier filling option, better than salad with dressing. Also consider taking fiber to compensate for the lack of ruffage.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Remember iceberg lettuce is very low in vitamin k. I love my salads and am glad I can still make one with iceberg lettuce and tomatoes and be fine. Yeh, the weight issue is a tough one. For me I was very inactive for the first couple of months because my heart would go on a rampage everytime I got up to walk around. I am doing much better now, walking 3 miles a day. I think the popcorn suggestion is a good one. I use it as my mid day little treat. Take care and continue to recover!
rmb
rmb
Ha, I posted this topic almost two years ago, shortly after my PE. I didn't know squat then, thinking I had to stop eating all things vitamin K. I have come a LONNNNGGGGG way since then. I eat whatever greens I want now, just in moderation.

But some things haven't changed. I'm still carrying the weight I put on after the PE. I think it's just going to be an ongoing battle with me. I just try to walk everywhere I go now and cut back on the processed foods.
deleted_user
deleted_user
how interesting to revisit an old post. i hope you're doing better and are able to lose weight and stay healthy. i've actually lots a ton of weight since my PE...20 lbs in the first two weeks alone. I was never obese to begin with however. but it is confusing with the vitamin K stuff and diet suggestions...
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deleted_user
Yes i have actually gained almost 30 lbs in the past 2 years since my Pe- I think it was the fact that I turned 40. and it took me awhile to recover from the pes and dvts, then I was also depressed and anxious and didnt leave my house as much. I have a treadmill and an eliptical- just need to use them!!!!
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