Re: Weight loss
From: Mary Wade (acbcsrt@kansas.net)
Sun Jul 14 09:45:14 2002
Susan--I wanted to get rid of my extra pounds because it seemed that as
long as I looked overweight and out of shape, it was too easy for the
pain management folks to write off my complaints to my personal fitness.
So, I wanted that card off of the table. I've been going to Weight
Watchers and feel that they have a good program. My loss of 25 pounds
(been on maintenance for a year) didn't do anything for the pain, but I
feel a bit more spry and am happier with the way I look. So, I can't
tell you that weight loss lessens adhesion pain but in my case, it has
removed one of the "probable causes of pain" that docs see when they
look at me. No...it shouldn't be this way....but like I said....I just
wanted that card off the table. Mary
At Sat, 13 Jul 2002, Susan wrote:
>
>Since I have had my gallbladder out(2years ago) I have been bothered by
>pulling and tightness in my chest. Also had C-section,Hyst. When I had
>gallbladder out they removed some adhesions. Intestines attached to
>abdominal wall. I feel this is probably what has happened again since
>gallbladder out. My question to you is would a 20-30 pound weight loss
>affect symptoms from adhesions? I am only 5' and need to lose weight and
>am thinking of going to Weight Watchers.Does anyone know of any effects
>from weight loss with adhesions? Or none hopefully. Thanks.Susan
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Mary Wade