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Re: [Weight Changes Due to Endo]From: anonymous@obgyn.netThu Dec 31 07:45:48 1998
Just saw the weight gain thread, and wanted to put my two cents in too... I have struggled all my life with my weight, but it was not until just recently that I realized the direct relationship that it plays along with my endo. I have Yo-Yoed all my life with my weight, I have been a fat child, thin child, fat teen, thin teen and a fat adult, thin adult. I also have an eating disorder too, but I find that at certain times in my cycle I am absolutly craving certain foods that are just not healthy choices, and I am in pain and cannot exercise, thus I gain weight. I went on Lupron last year for 6 months from June 1997 to December 1997, I suffered many side effects while being on Lupron, but one good effect was, I lost 45 pounds without even trying, For the first time in my life, I was able to exercise consistently because I was not in pain, and the cravings ceased while my body was in menopause. Even though I was able to lose that kind of weight I will never go on Lupron again because the other side effects were not good (I lost alot of my hair, I had terrbile anixiety, thought I was going to die) Since being off the Lupron, I have gain 25 lbs back,( my hair grew back too by the way) I am really depressed about it, I also have had two laps in the past two months, one just last week 12/23 for appendicitis, I am really frustrated because everytime I try to start a food and exercise program, it seems I get knocked down. Now, I am recovering again from another surgery, and need to start all over. I really don't want to gain the whole 45 lbs back again. My dr. said I could start walking about a mile a day and build up to the 3 1/2 miles that I was doing. I just don't want to go through the yo-yo business anymore. It is too frustrating. I did not enjoy many of the side effects of being on the Lupron, but I did like being at a goal weight for the first time in my life, I even had constructing workers catcalling at me, I know most women hate it, but I was so flattered because I never had anyone pay me that kind of attention before, even in my teens and early twenties (I was fat) So to actually look better than you ever had at 35 was incredible for me. I am very lucky to have a wonderful husband who loves me no matter what weight I am at, and my self esteem is good, but I really want to feel healthy! I can do so much more when I am thinner! So I am back at square one again and trying to start all over with a food and exercise program. If anyone is interested in writing privately for support regarding this issue I could really use the encouragment right now. Sorry for rambling, and thanks for listening to me vent, I have just been through alot this past three months and I am very frustrated. Wishing everyone pain free days! Chris
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