PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for October, 2001: Re: MET AND WEIGHT LOSS

Re: MET AND WEIGHT LOSS

From: cindy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 14:12:06 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 24 Oct 2001, Lori wrote: >
>Hi Cindy-
>
>My understanding is that Met often has as a side effect of weight loss -
>since it is a side effect, not everyone will experience this. It is not
>intended for weight loss...
>
>I know its frustrating - I have been on met for 4 months (500mg a day) and
>didn't lose anything either in spite of a rigid exercise schedule. I just
>upgraded to 1000 mg a day and am waiting to see if it makes any difference.
>
>Lori
>
>Lori,

I realize that weight loss is a side effect, but Dr. Glueck told me that it would fix my problem with my dheas being high and that would faciliate weight loss. I am following a PCOS diet given to me by the dietician that works for him. He put me on 500 mgs. 3 times a day to start..but I gradually worked up to that after two weeks of starting the medicine. He said if I haven't even lost one pound or my clothes don't feel different he would change my medication to 850 mgs. 3 times a day. This doctor is a specialist who treats women with this disorder. I know muscle weighs more than fat..etc.etc. I have been an avid exerciser since high school, weight training, cardio the whole bit. This is the first time ever that I haven't been able to lose weight. I'll be happy just dropping a couple pants sizes. His exact words were, you will lose weight..so i have to believe that will happen..I also realize I have only been on this medicine 4 weeks. So I have to give it time.

thanks again,

>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "cindy" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION"
><pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 1:05 PM
>Subject: MET AND WEIGHT LOSS
>
>> I have a question about weight loss and Met. I have only been on
>> Met for four weeks now. I always have been a avid exerciser...I just
>> started running about four weeks ago and I run or do cardio 4-5 days a
>> week
>> for 45 minutes at a time and weight train 3-4 days a week. I only have
>> been on the 500 mg. 3 times a day for two weeks. I have not lost one
>> pound
>> or my clothes do not fit me any differently. Shouldn't I have lost
>> something? I am following the diet the dietician gave me from Dr.
>> Glueck's
>> office here in Cincinnati who is a PCOS specialist. Am I being too
>> impatient?
>> How long do I need to give it before they up the dosage?
>>

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