Weight Watchers is a very good diet to go on, and people will lose about 10 lbs a month (2 lbs. a week), and men will probably lose more during that time. Why would you want to resume eating junk food and gain weight back? Do you have any other symptoms (pain, etc.) that would make you think of stomach cancer?
I agree with biskie that weight watchers is very good..I have been a life member for years. When i was overweight and first joined back in the 70s I was in the 160s range and lost an average of 2 lbs a week for awhile. If you need to lose alot then you seem to lose more to begin with (water weight). The purpose of going there is to learn new eating habits. You have become your own worst enemy by going back to your old habits. I think you should get back to WW and give up the junk food again...Best of luck,
Tessa
There are many things that can cause unexplained weight loss. Given your age, stomach cancer would be less likely. Typically, stomach cancer would also present with nausea, abdominal pain, or early satiety. The best way to evaluate for this would be an upper endoscopy. You can also consider an upper GI series. These tests can be considered if this is suspected by your personal physician.
Of course, there are many other things that can cause weight loss - including infection, hormone disorders, malabsorption, or other malignancy. At the very least, some blood work, including blood count, a liver panel, sedimentation rate (to evaluate for inflammation), thyroid tests, and testosterone level should be obtained. Various imaging tests (i.e. CT scans looking for lymphoma), as well as TB tests should be considered at the discretion of your physician.
I would discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
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