Re: help gaining weight

From: acoftil (gnn4everZ_at_surewest.net)
Date: 07/28/04 

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 16:34:09 -0700

I'm only responding because IMO, some of the information posted is not only
wrong it is dangerous.

On 28 Jul 2004 07:25:01 -0700, nospam5@heartmdphd.com (Dr. Andrew B. Chung,
MD/PhD) etched permanently into the ether:

>Emma Chase VanCott <7elc@qlink.queensu.ca> wrote in message news:<ce79k1$8ko$1@knot.queensu.ca>...
>> roxipati <roxipati@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> : Hello. I'm new here. I'm a female, about 5'5" and I am underweight
>> : (probably about under 100 pounds, I'm too scared to find out).
>
>Ideal would be about 120 lbs.

Nope. 117-120 pounds is *ideal* for someone who is 5'2". There are charts--go
find one.
>
>> I'm
>> : very concerned about this. A little bit of my background: I have been
>> : having problems with anxiety and depression.

See a doctor right NOW. You may need medication and you may find that the
medication prescribed helps you gain weight--or just treating the anxiety and
depression may increase your appetite--it sure did mine.
>
> I'm not taking medications. I try to eat 3 meals a day, I
>> : don't eat much, it's not my thing.
>
>It is the amount that matters the most.

Excuse me? She is probably eating 3 "snacks" a day--just like I try to do. She
needs help in increasing the amount--not someone to patronize her.
>
>> I go for 40 minute walks 6 days a
>> : week, and get aerobic exercise once a week.
>
>Good. Exercise done before the biggest meal of the day typically
>helps increase appetite for folks who are underweight (decreases
>appetite for those who are overweight).

I'd see a trainer right away. You may need to cut back on some exercise while
you resolve your eating problems. Basically, you need professional help. Which
is something that won't happen on a news group.
>
>
>> I am thinking of seeing my doctor about this.

Blind flash of the obvious, eh? Sooner rather than later. I know how anxiety
and depression can escalate--you don't want to go there.
>
>You should see a doctor to make sure your weight loss is not due to an
>underlying treatable medical condition (hyperthyroidism, Type 1
>diabetes mellitus, heart disease, infection, cancer, depression, etc).

That I agree on.

(snip)

Nancy
pre-diabetic (2/2004)
starting to get some control
Fasting bg 119
A!C 5.5
Cholesteral sucks

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