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New here, have a few questions
I'm trying to lose weight, but my GI and family doctor both say that I'll
have a hard time because of having a fatty liver & "lazy gut" where food doesn't leave my stomach properly. Does anyone know if that is true? I also can't go low carb because of pancreas disease (chronic pancreatitis). But I *really* need to lose weight!! I want to be slim again. Any ideas? |
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Although I am not sure that anyone here has your specific medical profile, I
can assure you that most of us have significant challenges either physical or emotional when it comes to losing weight. How much do you weigh now? Are you able to exercise? Do you have problems controlling your sugar with the pancreatitis? I can't begin to know if what your docs say is true or not but you said they reported it will be hard for you - not impossible! I would suspect that your pancreas would love you for placing less demands on it as will come with weight loss and proper diet. Your gut would love you to take it out for a walk once in a while. Is your health good enough for you to do that? j "Rechelle" wrote in message ... I'm trying to lose weight, but my GI and family doctor both say that I'll have a hard time because of having a fatty liver & "lazy gut" where food doesn't leave my stomach properly. Does anyone know if that is true? I also can't go low carb because of pancreas disease (chronic pancreatitis). But I *really* need to lose weight!! I want to be slim again. Any ideas? |
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"Rechelle" wrote in message ... I'm trying to lose weight, but my GI and family doctor both say that I'll have a hard time because of having a fatty liver & "lazy gut" where food doesn't leave my stomach properly. Does anyone know if that is true? I also can't go low carb because of pancreas disease (chronic pancreatitis). But I *really* need to lose weight!! I want to be slim again. Any ideas? Eat less, exercise. Make sensible eating choices - use common sense. Exercise can be something as low impact as walking, but do it often. Find a doctor who will work with you to tackle your weight loss. det |
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On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 14:43:17 GMT, "Rechelle"
wrote: I'm trying to lose weight, but my GI and family doctor both say that I'll have a hard time because of having a fatty liver & "lazy gut" where food doesn't leave my stomach properly. Does anyone know if that is true? I also can't go low carb because of pancreas disease (chronic pancreatitis). But I *really* need to lose weight!! I want to be slim again. Any ideas? I've never heard either of those terms used as medical terms. Maybe "excuses" ... Although that doesn't mean there isn't some true medical disorder that could have those nonmedical nicknames associated with them. I also don't know anything about pancreas disease. That being said. Many people, actually, most people, have some medical condition or another and can choose to use that as an excuse to remain heavy or challenge themselves to put medical issues asside and still lose weight. Can you exercise? If yes, do you exercise? If yes, what exercises do you do? Can you post a typical day's food and liquid consumption? Maybe even a few days worth. That way we can get an idea of what you are about. (oh, sex, age, height and starting weight are useful here) Some sources for you to check out. 1. www.stumptuous.com/weights.html 2. www.fitday.com You don't have to do "low carb" if you've got a medical condition that warrents against it. But that doesn't mean you can still get away with eating all the white flour and sugary based products. THose are just empty calories. The bottom line to losing weight is: eat less exercise more repeat forever Some people have success just by cutting out sugar, white flour and soda/beer/juice out of their diets and living off of meat, veggies, legumes, whole grain breads, pastas and of course limited portions. |
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"Rechelle" wrote in message ... I'm trying to lose weight, but my GI and family doctor both say that I'll have a hard time because of having a fatty liver & "lazy gut" where food doesn't leave my stomach properly. Does anyone know if that is true? I also can't go low carb because of pancreas disease (chronic pancreatitis). But I *really* need to lose weight!! I want to be slim again. Any ideas? Has your doctor suggested any type of diet for the fatty liver and pancreatitis? I would have thought he would offer some type of diet information. I found one for pancreatitis in the link below. It seems to be a sensible diet for anyone, especially someone wanting to lose weight. Often these conditions are linked closely to alcohol and of course it should be avoided. A sensible low-fat diet and exercise should help. Are you able to exercise? Walking is a great form of exercise. http://www.dochayes.com/Diets/Pancre...cystectomy%20D iets.pdf |
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"Rechelle" wrote in message ...
I'm trying to lose weight, but my GI and family doctor both say that I'll have a hard time because of having a fatty liver & "lazy gut" where food doesn't leave my stomach properly. Does anyone know if that is true? I also can't go low carb because of pancreas disease (chronic pancreatitis). But I *really* need to lose weight!! I want to be slim again. Any ideas? So does your doctor suggest you just stay overweight? That's not very healthy. My knee-jerk opinion is that if a doctor is that unsupportive it's time for a new doctor. Is having a "Lazy Gut" the same thing being "Big Boned"? I don't know anything about your pancreas condition so I apologize for being a bit naive here, but what types of foods are resticted for you: is it protein? Is it fats? Quantity plays a bigger role than the type of food. Obviously, small amounts of some things = large amounts of other things. Once you figure out exactly what you can and can't eat you can figure out a diet. Also, be awa medications often play tricks with the amount of fluids your body retains. Remember, some people have it harder than others, but being overweight IS a choice. AL |
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I am no doctor and no one else here is either(that I am aware of) those
are issues you need to speak to your dr about. As for you wanting to lose weight.. well.. eat less than you do now, move more than you do now, drink more water, less sugar, less fat, less carbs - portion control what you do eat. Read and post here everyday or when you can and educate yourself about your food intake and your body. That sounds really vague I know. But... it works. I'm living proof. Susan 260/210/160 --- 1month 3weeks 5days 9:34hours of being smoke-free, 2,258 cigs not smoked, $417.73 saved, 1wweek 20:10hours of my life saved "Rechelle" wrote in message ... I'm trying to lose weight, but my GI and family doctor both say that I'll have a hard time because of having a fatty liver & "lazy gut" where food doesn't leave my stomach properly. Does anyone know if that is true? I also can't go low carb because of pancreas disease (chronic pancreatitis). But I *really* need to lose weight!! I want to be slim again. Any ideas? |
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Have you tried exercise?
Rechelle wrote: I'm trying to lose weight, but my GI and family doctor both say that I'll have a hard time because of having a fatty liver & "lazy gut" where food doesn't leave my stomach properly. Does anyone know if that is true? I also can't go low carb because of pancreas disease (chronic pancreatitis). But I *really* need to lose weight!! I want to be slim again. Any ideas? |
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