Re: MET AND WEIGHT LOSS
From: Caroline (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 16:42:21 -0600 (CST)
Does anyone have a copy of Dr. Glueck's diet they can share on the
board?
Many thanks.
Caroline
At Thu, 25 Oct 2001, cindy wrote:
>
>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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