wrote:

Hi,
A newbe here and I was wondering if anyone has CHF and has tried the Atkins
diet and what were the results? I'm pretty sure I can define the approximate
age where I developed the CHF and it coincides with weight gain (water
retention) of about 20/25#. Since "official" diagnosis and being put on meds
I've gained an additional 65# and am now at 317. Back in the "good old days"
when I was a lineman and did a lot of hunting and fishing I was 220 and felt
great. I've read Atkins and just recently the South Beach books and know in
Atkins he mentions some meds will prevent weight loss, namely diuretics. (Of
course I'm on diuretics.) I'm on Furosemide, Lipitor, Diovan, and Coreg. I'm
doing the "Induction phase" now (for about a week) and lets just say, "It
ain't look'n good!"


Hihi. :-) I have CHF and have done Atkins. I'm returning to it. I
have been on Bumex and Zaroxolyn for several years. As far as I
can tell, they didn't have an effect on my weight loss.

What isn't looking good for you? Are you not losing?

You should talk with your doctor(s) about diet and exercise.
Those of us with CHF usually have other medical issues. It would
be wise to get your medical team on board so you can ask
questions when they come up and they can monitor you if need be.