Comments on: Weighin Week 102

By: GT

GT — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:45:30 +0000

Wow Lady Rose, if I had lost 90 pounds and then gained nearly half of it back while eating less than 1000 calories a day, I’d be on the doctor’s doorstep and would refuse to leave until they sorted it out. Thyroid as others have suggested is a possibility and Syndrome X is another possibility if you’re an apple and crave sweets. That’s my downfall.

The most difficult thing for all of us is to keep on going when we don’t see progress. One of the diet books I got for clearing out my fatty liver says that even though the weight doesn’t look like it’s coming off, your body is still changing. I cling to that.

By: Lady Rose

Lady Rose — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:15:50 +0000

I’ve had standard thryoid tests done years ago – it’s probably time to check again. It just takes some emotional and mental preparation to be able to stand up to the disbelieving stares and resistance of the doctors — I also need to have my c-protein levels (I think that is what it is) checked to see how bad the inflammation is. Last couple visits though I chickened out. It probably time I take someone with me who will block the door and not let me leave till ask the doctor for the tests I need.

Thanks for your advice and support, it is very much appreciated.

By: Y

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:36:21 +0000

Have you had your thyroid checked? I’ve been dealing with thyroid problems that went undiagnosed for at least a year and weight gain was one of the symptoms. When I cried to my doctor about the weight gain and thinking there was something wrong with my thyroid, he gave me the “eat less, move more” speech. Turns out, I was right. I have Hashimotos disease. Low thyroid also causes heart problems, so it’s worth checking.

(I have to admit, this is the first post I’ve read of yours so forgive me if I’m way off base here.)