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Re: Dexatrim?From: anonymous@obgyn.netThu, 26 Jun 2003 17:07:31 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 31 May 2001, ALW wrote: > >Dear All: > >I was diagnosed with PCOS just this month (but knew something was up -- >I gained 100 lbs. in 18 months) and am trying to remain positive and >proactive. The biggest problem for me has been the weight gain. I shot >up (see above!) and am completely unused to being the body size I have >become. I am working with my physician, but she wants to wait until >I've worked with the nutritionist for three or so months before trying >medication. Unfortunately, the nutritionist isn't seeing anyone for the >forseeable future (staff shortages). So, what now? On the advice of a >previous doctor I've been fighting to keep to approx. 1200 calories a >day plus an hour of treadmill every other (well, ok, every third) day. I >am hungry, grumpy, sore, and tired. And I have lost exactly 4 pounds in >three months (and my jeans tell me it ain't because I'm building >muscle). It's getting harder and harder to maintain the recommended >dietary controls when no progress is being made. > >My question is, do any of you have any opinions on Green Tea Dexatrim? >Is it actually effective? I don't drink any caffeine now -- will I have >an adverse reaction? Is it foolish to think that something like that >will work/make a difference? > >Sorry if I sound naieve -- I've never really cared about my weight >before (I was an athlete and very strong, so weight didn't mean as much) >but I can't fit my clothes, I bulge out of airline seats, and haven't >had a date in WAY too long to even think about, so now it's an issue. > >Thanks for any advice!
-- what is pcos?
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