Gonna have to see the doc

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Gonna have to see the doc
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Wed, 01-19-2005 - 1:42pm

I'm eating less, exercising more, and gaining weight.

It's all in my mid section, and I look like I'm 6 months pregnant. (And I'm DEFINITELY NOT pregnant).

There's something odd going on. I just don't feel right, ya know?

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Wed, 01-19-2005 - 1:46pm

Are you pregnant?!

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Wed, 01-19-2005 - 2:00pm

Shawna, no, like I said, I'm definitely not pregnant. No doubt about that.

Exercise every day- either taibo or pilates, and go to the barn to groom/ride my horse. (you'd be amazed at what a workout just properly grooming a horse is!)

I drink at least 4 liters of water a day.

Meals - breakfast is usually either cold cereal like special K or cheerios, sometimes 2 eggs and 2 or 3 slices of bacon. Lunch is usually a frozen meal, like a healthy choice or one of the new carb control meals. Sometimes I'll have a salad with some grilled chicken on it. Sometimes a bowl of soup. Today was tuna salad on whole wheat toast with lettuce, tomato and onion. Dinner is usually some sort of meat and veggies. I always have at least one piece of fruit a day.

I'd say I'm at 1200-1400 calories a day. I try to keep the carbs down, because that helps keep my glucose levels in control.

I just feel like something is going on in my abdomen - I almost feel impacted. I'll get in to see the doc as soon as she has an opening.

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Wed, 01-19-2005 - 4:20pm
It looks like you are doing so well and I dont see anything unusual about your diet...The only thing I can think of is to keep drinking the water and see your doctor.
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Registered: 01-24-2004
Wed, 01-19-2005 - 9:17pm

Is it possible you are gaining a lot of muscle? Muscle weighs more than fat! I know a few yrs ago when I lost weight the first time, I started gaining a lb a week, and found out it was due to all the exercising (i was doing tae-bo, walking a mile a day, and had dance class)


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Registered: 04-04-2003
Thu, 01-20-2005 - 9:18am

Ha! I wish.

No, this LOOKS like I'm pregnant. It's all belly. And Miss Scarlet has been a regular visitor, so I know I'm not pregnant, plus no other symptoms.

I think it might be from my diabetes meds. I know the one can make you gain, but I don't know if it causes gain in specific areas like this.

And I just feel "off" in my stomach.

I have an appt. next week...hopefully she'll be able to figure out what's going on....

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Registered: 01-12-2005
Thu, 01-20-2005 - 11:23am
I just wanted to send you my wishes and hope that it is nothing serious! I'm glad you got an appointment for next week. Take care, Dawn
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Registered: 12-28-2004
Thu, 01-20-2005 - 2:38pm
Wow I am surprise that you have to wait for a week to see the Doctor, I can get in the same day I called, for something like this. Would it be bloating? I can get that way, so times when I am eating lots of fiber.
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Registered: 08-09-2003
Fri, 01-21-2005 - 1:50pm

I wish I had some advice but I am glad you will be seeing the doctor. Please keep us posted. I am keeping you in my thoughts.

~K