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Weight issues! I need help and input

Weight issues! I need help and input

I didn't get a response from anybody before so I'm going to write another blog.  I have gained a total of 20 pounds on different medications used to treat my bipolar.  I finally feel like I can think again.  My concentration is good, im not irritable, im energetic, im not engrossed in self-loathing at past events, honestly, mentally I'm doing very well.  My weight however has hit a road block.  I am gaining very slowly.  I'm probably 130 pounds on a 5'1" frame.  I've heard of people who have gained much more than me, but i'm still concerned.  Does anybody have any suggestions for to regulate my weight better?  I'm trying to do weightwatchers and run 4 days a week.  It doesn't seem to be enough though.
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I too am having weight issues with my meds.  I told my doctor about it and he has sinced switched me up with some different meds they don't have these side effects.  I haven't seen any improvement yet, but he just weened me off of one med and onto another so we will see.  I am doing weightwatchers too, and last week I gained 2 lbs and I hardly ate anything and exercised!!  I know how frustrated you are, but do tell your doctor about it and see if there is something he/she can do.  I do hate it because almost all of them say weight gain as a side effect, but there are some that do not.  Hope this helps a little.
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If you scroll down I answered your earlier post about the wellbutrin...  You should try it!... and read the post.
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aways best to talk with your Dr's.  Ask about the BMI issue. Or google it.

Any time you want to keep up with a topic, ones you start, post on or just find interesting.  At the top of each are the words Watch This Discussion.  If you click it.  It switches to Stop Watching,  When you sign in to this site.  Go to your profile.  Click on Watch list.  You will find all the posts you have chosen to Watch.  You can click from there to get to them.
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hi MaliaGrl09  --  Boy, i tells ya, if i could give you weight loss advice that worked, i'd be on a beauty-queen catwalk in Malibu!  On this other front i want to say CONGRATULATIONS TO MALIA!!, for doing such a great job with your meds!  It's so nice to hear a person that is, actually, feeling better because, i'm sure you know, that's very difficult.  shawn
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