Hcg- side effects

[ilovederek]

Has anyone experienced any bad side effects from the hcg shots?  I am administering them myself and just want to know what to look out for.

[fightu35]

umm..side affects..of course ! unless you the 2 male things we have down there..stop it..HCG does not in anyway help with weight loss..need proof...just ask...

[Looking4Hcg]

I personally have not experienced any negative side affects.  Only good things (swelling in joints went down, scratchy throat causing me to cough constantly went away).

The only negative side affect I've read from the blogs are headaches for the first couple of days. and only 2 people mentioned headaches.  

[fightu35]

lol your funny..I know more about HCG then anyone on here../and most doctors..it has zero weight loss facts..ZERO..i see you have been brain washed by KEVIN THE CRIMINAL not-TRUDEAU..LOL you lost weight because of 500 cals..lol NOT HCG...stop looking for short cuts...AIDS is man made...From my studies..yes..man screwed up and caused it im leaning towards. but we arent injecting people with it...get a clue my dear..and stop being brain washed...
*I bet at 1 time you wash brain washed by the biggest scam in the world..ATKINS..LOL


Everything you offer is from people who are anti GOV ,do I fully trust the GOV..def not !! but your so called proof..is people thoughts..not facts...ZERO facts...and KEVIN T is your saver ? hes a criminal..lol and scam artist..he promotes HCG..then says use his pill form.lol pill form is a joke and would enver work..why did you ignroe the facts about HCG i posted..facts..son..facts..no, you are not a body builder...but what is a body builders main goal ? and how they get paid.. ?? its how low and lil fat they carry..and odd..they inject every steroid there is..HGH & INSULIN..but odd..no HCG. HCG keeps there ***** from shrinking from doing roids..lol does nothing for fat loss..dont you think they would say wow..all of sudden ,im loseing fat..and it would be used for that...you need to wake up...they also give it to young boys with undeceding testys..hmm......no weight loss in them..I challenge you..anyone and KEVIN to prove me wrong...he can even calL!
me...hes a salesmen...no more..no less..and a con man..and a very good 1..hes laughing all the way to the bank...

[fightu35]

lol its a joke and its his HCG and the goof kevin pushing it...you people need to get a clue..and fast....

[ilovederek]

Although you are entitled to your opinion, I would appreciate it if you would respond in a more positive way.  I have no problem with the fact that you disagree with the use of hcg, but why not communicate it to others in a kind manner.  No one will ever listen to what you have to say if you always condescending in your tone.  Furthermore, please respect the fact that we have the right to utilize our own means necessary to lose weight.

[fightu35]

you are right...if you notice..i show those respect who give it..also keep in mind..im 100% right..that makes some mad..but those are the facts..im not mad at anyone here..im mad at the fact criminals like KEVIN T get to lie scam & cheat..you know how much $$ he got to promote over 200 people in his book..be real...be smart..its always about $$ read what I posted about HCG how can you read that and ignore it ? makes no sense..i got no $$ to make..i think the FDA is a joke also..but im very well educated in drugs..steroids..supplements..and HCG...with over 15 yrs in the bizz..if i come off the wrong way its because im mad at the scammers..not people here..or if they attack me..they  get it back..good luck to you..and rememer..there are zero tricks...ZERO  heres some info to get where im comming from...

..if you notice..those nice to me..I'm nice back..but any who...I'm very well known for knowing my stuff about weight loss..supplements..and steroids...(I'm getting injections Friday for a rib prob) so I do my home work..and I have friends in the body building world..which HCG is old news and used very much..not to be a basher..but I asked all including a top level pro bodybuilders in magazines..and they all said..HCG will not help with weight loss..sorry if anyone does not agree...but my finding & studies..im happy with..but to each there own.....to me after going though every horror weight loss story...over 100 books...300 magazines...3 doctors..and real life (oh and over $8,000) experince..there is no trick..no secreet....burn more then you eat..simple as that..all..and ps some of the dumb stuff ive done..but learned from
lost 12lbs in 5 hrs
lost 30 lbs in 28 days
lost & regained 30+ lbs 6 x in 1 year
my body has never fully recovered from this nonsense to this day...my adrenals are gone..my metabolism is shot..but after 12 exams... 5 courses...2 schools...15 yrs of real use..every diet there is ..and weird tricks..
drinking warm sauerkraut juice
lemon juice,cayenne pepper,maple syrup,warm water
no food..
no fat..
low fat
high fat
500-800 grams of carbs
low carbs
no carbs
low cal high cal saunas..I've done it all and after all this its the same everytime...calories in vs out............now I'm perfect at it..after surgery I went up to 195 lbs 26% body fat
dropped 42 lbs and went to 7.2% body fat in 4 months (my goal)
I'm happy..just could use energy....that's why IM looking into
B-12 injections, I've taking EPHEDRA for over 13 yrs..it don't even work that good for me no more..I still take it prob 3-5 x a week..this is long..
once again good luck to you..be safe
ps read about HCG from  a non-related source..I can send you many if you chose...have a good night..

[ilovederek]

I read in your post that you have problems with your adrenals.  I currently am being tested for a suspected adrenal problem, which I attribute to my exercise bulimia and overconsumption of ephedra, caffiene, etc.  Have you been diagnosed with an adrenal problem and if so, what did you do about it?  Any information would be appreciated.  Thanks.

[fightu35]

HI..ive taken EHPEDRA for over 10 years..and still have it..and take it..just not as much.. to test your adrenals the right way..you need an AM/PM coritsol test.. make sure you tell your dr. dont let him short change you adrenal probs are more common in women very..to help..stop all stimulants..even coffe...you can buy some supplements..lto help..I have adrenal support from NATRA-BIO or go to bodybuilding.com ..go to store..type in adrenals..heres a good product..http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/palo/reset.html ...in time adrenals will bounce back any  ? just ask

[ilovederek]

Thank you for the information.  I have completed a 24 hour urine collection for cortisol after taking dexamethasone(don't know if this is the correct spelling).  I was wondering if your doctor ever prescribed a medication for you.

I currently have stopped taking all caffeine/ephedra supplements.  The reason for the suspected adrenal gland problem was a suddent weight gain which started last summer.  I gained 30 pounds in 2 months with no change in diet or exercise.  At first, my thyroid was checked and everything was ok, which led them to suspect my adrenals because a urine test showed extremely high cortisol levels.

I have never felt so tired in all of my life and have never been able to not lose weight.  This has been an extremely frustrating year, so I am hoping if my adrenals are corrected, I can start feeling like myself again.  Have you also experienced extreme exhaustion?

Thanks in advance.

[ilovederek]

Sorry that post was for fightu35!

[fightu35]

tired is not the word..at this time im not on any RX meds...the #1 mistake DR'S
make with tyroid is the testing.. make sure you had a full thyroid panel test..
free T3 free T4 and TSH test...reports are 95% of doctors do not test righ.t.and tell most people there thyroid is 'ok' but 'ok' is not good enough for most people...from my studies...cortizone inections or pill form seem to help greatly..its only like 10-25mg's if you want mor einfo do a search on
ADRENAL BURN OUT,ADRENAL FATIGUE...any  ?'s just ask..let me know how you make out..

[sterlingece]

Hi- I've been looking into hcg shots.  I've lead all of keven t's books.  I going the organic route, off otc drugs and I don't want to be fat any more.  If you've done the hcg let me know.  Also I have been watching ITV and there are some interesting supplements there.  Any one tried them?

[papacapp]

So, you know MORE than ANYONE about hCG and more than most doctors?  But you still never answered the original question, Captain Brilliance.   The original question has anyone experienced negative side affects.  

In your know-it-all answer you tell her how stupid she is, and that only an idiot would take hCG and any weight loss is all in the mind, etc... but your soapbox ranting never answered her question.
  
Have you definitive evidence, ... no you don't have anything definitive other than your loud, obnoxious opinion, so let's just stick with that. In your UN-humble opinion, what are the negative side affects?
  
I can't wait to hear your response, since you know more than anyone else about hCG.  

[ask_researcher]

Common side effects reported include:
o Abnormal enlargement of breasts in men (gynaecomastia)
o Over stimulation of the ovaries causing production of many ova (eggs) in women
o Multiple pregnancy
o Acne
o Tiredness
o Changes in mood
o Irritation in area of use
o Excessive fluid retention in the body tissues, resulting in swelling (oedema)
o Hair loss
o Prostate hypertrophy
The side effects accompanied with hCG use (which usually relate to higher levels of male sex
hormones, such as extreme acne), its low rate of effect and the cost deter most athletes from
using it for performance and image enhancement.
Risks of counterfeit products
There is an active blackmarket in hCG and in addition to the legitimate hCG preparations for
medical use, there are counterfeits which may have few, if any, active ingredients and carry the
risk of contamination.

[kimc1976]

Has anyone heard of this side effect from hcg?  I only took the injection twice and then about 2 weeks later I started to feel like something was stuck in my throat.  I went to a local dentist friend and he used his little mirror to look and said I needed to go to my primary dr.  went the same day and he sent me to an ENT.  The ENT thought for sure it was a thyroid goiter but sent me for a thyroid scan and uptake test, turned out my thyroid was perfect.  Now there are multiple masses and ulcerations in my throat and they are spreading up the very back of the tongue.  The symptoms I have had are pain in my ears, pinched nerve feeling behind my eyes, the feeling of pressure in my sternum area, and no one to date feels comfortable enough to biopsy them. They have put me on a pure liquid diet because my food was getting stuck so bad.  I do go tomorrow Feb 28th to an oral pathologist at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Houston, TX but has anyone heard of this problem in relation to HCG injections?

[mommyofKassandCora]

I have never heard of anything like that from HCG.  Have you done anything else that might have caused it?

[willow55]

.25 injection per day

First the 500 calories a day made me suceptable to sinus and UTI infections. If I ate normally for two days when I was sick  I gained 4 pounds back.

I was very very tired. Could barely get out of bed. Doc said sinus/ UTI and my BP was 89/56. NO GOOD..close to a bottom out. I began to eat normally..not Burger king...normaly and gained back 12 pounds in 12 days...now I have stretch marks where there were none before.

I was under the impression you didn't lose if you went off the diet of 500, not that I would gain it back a lb a day.

great....

[willow55]

I was smoking but got what seemed like burns all over my tongue..very painful burns. Like bumps. I kept rinsing my mouth with hydrogen peroxide ...and they have healed....but I have stopped the hcg as well.

i can't tell if there is a connection.....

could it be viral.....?

[suepoo]

My suggestion is do not read/follow the Kevin Trudeau plan. Read/follow the Dr Simeons plan. The originator of the diet and original founder, who was an endocrinologist studying the effect of HCG.

I don't know why someone would sugesst atheletes would take this as an enhancement drug? They must be confusing it with HGH, which is completely different. Acutally, people who use HGH will often result to taking HCG to restore their male parts to normal and reverse the effects of HGH shrinking them. HCG is used to help establish normalcy to underdeveloped male parts. It does not make you bigger unless it is underdeveloped and by no means should ever make it smaller.

It also is confusing that someone posted it would cause men to grow breasts? I have never heard of that before but know that my husband had "man-boobs" his whole life even though he was not overweight. With HCG, they are gone....

[seattle123]

I have been on HCG for 26 days.  I have lost 14lbs.  9inches on my waist.  I have never felt so good in my life.  High energy, reflux is gone and joint pain seems diminished.  I am following the original Italian protocol.   Yes, 500- 600 k per day. This is very easy to do.  I am just not hungry.   I am totally impressed.  I am being followed by an MD that is also a restorative medicine clinician.  She has balanced my hormones on a bio identical basis.  I can not express how great I am feeling...  


thrilled in Seattle.  

[TheRownster]

I am just starting the hcg and am just about to start my period.  I couldn't really plan a good time to start because my periods are so irregular.  I'm only into my third day, so I feel like it would be better to stop and start over after my period, but don't want to have to binge and pig out all over again.  Does anyony know if it's a big deal if I continue my injections through my period?

[bigmama6]

do you know how hcg will affect me? i have seizures, hbp, hi cholesterol, arthritis, asthma, gerd and 100 extra pounds. any chance of keeping it off?

[sandquila]

I have completed one 40 day cycle of hcg and I for one, love it. No side effects to date. I had more energy, slept without the use of my rx sleeping pills, felt better than I had in years, and yes, I lost 20 lbs and many inches although I did not measure at the beginning. I lost 4 inches in 2 weeks and overall two pant sizes. Very noticable.
I'm looking forward to a second cycle of it. Plus, there are so many women around here that now want to take it, I'm planning a seminar. So, the side effects will be helpful in discussion. My doctor has been injecting it for 2 years as a maintenance program and so has his wife. Plus, he says in some of his fibromyalgia patients, the hcg has really helped their pain lesson (not in all but in some).
Everybody should investigate it for themselves and need to feel good about, wholly, before taking it.
One other thing, it was great having a friend take it at the same time. We talked every morning after we weighed. Helped tremendously to have the support.

[Isabella30]

Where is Seattle do you get your HCG injections, which MD prescribes them?

[BritChe23]

google hcg...

i went through HCGMedical. I lost 27 lbs in 40 days. I went from a size 12 to a size 6. i LOVE this program. It has changed my life! the program i went through was all doctor supervised and always  had diet coaches on hand to assist me with any questions.

I am getting ready to start my 3rd round in hope of acheiving my goal of 137. only 15 more lbs to go!

[BritChe23]

you pulled your information off of a site that gives information about hCG injections for women who are trying to get pregnant.

with the dosage that is prescribed to people looking to lose weight, the only known side effect is light headedness and this is actually due to not drinking enough water...

while on the hCG you must drink as close to 1 gallon of water a day as you can

hcg actually improves skin quality, will tighten your skin as you lose weight, help improve your sleeping patterns, give you more energy throughout your day on top of resetting your metabolism

[hicraig3]

Hi,

You were asking about side effects.  I haven't had any negative ones.  

The diet has been very easy for me.  The HCG controls the appetite.  I make 64 oz of herbal & green tea mix and drink that daily before 1 pm and then switch to water and drink as much as I can up to another 64 oz averaging between 80-120 oz per day.  Buy a postal scale to weigh your food the food scales aren't accurate enough.  The food you're allowed is very limited not only in amount but in selection.  Don't do calorie matching and make other choices.  

Read inches and pounds several times before starting and while on it.  If you do what it says, it'll work for you.  I've lost about 30 pounds in 30 days. I'm a male and this seems typical.  Women may lose a little less. I haven't been doing much in the way of exercise as I fractured my leg just after starting the diet.

When you come off the diet, you have flush your body of the HCG.  You do this by eating the same drinking & 500 cal diet for 3 more days while not getting the HCG.  Then you can eat anything you want as long as it doesn't have fats or carbs in it for 3 weeks AND you don't gain or lose more than 2 pounds going above your last lowest weight while on the drops.  Then for the next 3 weeks, you can slowly introduce fats and even more gradually carbs.  Inches and Pounds tells you what to do if you gain too much.   Follow it it works.  

It sounds to me like people haven't read the info and are gaining their weight back by going back to normal food right away.  Get the story straight and follow the plan -- read Inches and Pounds.  It does work.

After I normalize my weight (after the six weeks) I'll decide if I want to do it once more (you have to wait between series) or if I'll go back to weight loss the more conventional way.

Keep in mind that the reason you're doing this is to get rid of the fat cells not just make them smaller as in normal dieting.   And to reset your metabolism.   Afterwards, you have to adjust eating habits not to a diet but to a way of life.  Meaning that you give up eating more than you use, get away from fast food, restaurants and processed food, augment it with healthy liquid input (1/2 gallon a day is good) and exercise.

IMHO - it works if you work the plan.  This is what I've found.

Craig.

[Chiromoose]

I have friends who have used hcg for weight loss and yes it helped tremedously but i have some interesting facts you all would want to here about.  My friend did the simione diet (HCG along with the 500 calorie per day).  He was losing the one pound per day like it stated.  In my opinion why this works is because when you take HCG, which is a hormone that is found in abundance in females when pregnant, it stimulates your natural growth hormones to react therefore protecting the body from catabolism (eating muscle for energy), instead it utilizes fat.   You see when your body goes into starvation mode, hence 500 cal per day, your body would rather feed off of muscle and spare fat as much as possible because it is preferred for the survival of the body insulation, coating of body organs, etc...  So....it will work, but there are some downfalls!  towards the third week of the diet he experienced very severe throat pain, got really sick like a bad flu, and eventually gained his weight back.  Also, as he los the weight he looked like he was sick, he looked emaciated, cancer like, pale, thin, weak.

He now is taking HCG again, but this time under a physicians care.  He was prescribed HCG along with T3/T4, Testosterone Cyponate, DHEA, Vit D, and Pregnalone (spelling?).  Again, about three weeks in his throat was in severe pain and now he is thinking that maybe HCG has this horrible side effect with him.  The other meds above he is taking are still not showing him massive gains but, again this isn't a typical cocktail for someone looking to enter a bodybuilding competition, it's strictly to increase hormones to optimal levels, because with stress, bad food, no exercise, you can be on a hormonal rollercoaster and suffer from many thyroid conditions.
Hope this was helpful
DR

[laketappsmermaid]

What you are describing sounds like ANGIOEDEMA, a very serious allergic reaction. Get to an environmental allergist asap. In the meantime, take high quality salmon oil to decrease the inflammation. Ask for an epi-pen in case your throat swelling gets drastic. Hydocortisone will also help diminish the allergic reaction. What you describe are classic Angioedema syptoms (symptoms). Get to a Dr. who knows how to treat it...lots of Vit. C, and above.

[Seeker2008]

Does anyone have any information about severe morning sickness like nausea during HCG load days?  My sister got very sick and we think it is because she didn't drink enough water or oolong tea, but we are trying to find out anyone that has info about it.  She is also on a progesterone birth control pill which was ok'd by the clinic we are using.

I've lost 75.2 lbs with HCG and didn't experience any bad side effects but I am not on b/c pills so our situations aren't exactly the same.

Thx!

[mg225]

I really loved it, not only because it helped with me losing weight but also it minimized my hot flashes.  The only down fall was that I began having pains with my right ovarie which I had to stop that injection. I was informed in my case since I previously had surgery (partial hysterectomy) leaving my ovaries I COULD NOT continue with HCG.
I was so disappointed.

[meaghn]

I am getting ready to take HCG not to lose wight but to go back to healthyer eating habbits befor I got pregnant with my second kid I was 135lb I was at 160 when I had my baby after that I noticed I was hungry all the time I went to the gym and I drank lots of water but im so so hungry i'll eat tell im sick and in an hour ill be hungry again  
its been 8 months and im now 230lb I am depresses I hate my body I hate me! my body is taking a dive I have chest pains, my joints ake I get bad head akes after eating and ive had low thyroid problems for 5 years HCG was suggested by my ant whos a nurse to repres my hunnger just so I can eat healthier I was told it just represses hunger right?  is there a better hunger reprecent? ive tryed slim fast special gum pill ect im also a hypo condriack so has anyone died from this and how safe is it I still going to talk to my doctor. just needing imput maybe youve her of this.

[tlong26]

I am interested in getting the HCG. I have also had a partial hysterectomy, why would it not be a good idea to get the injections. Pain in ovaries, would that be the only reason or what would really happen to my ovaries?

[kleenmaint]

Ephedra or any other stimulant/drug is defintely not the way.  That should be obvious.
I don't know anything about hcg and came here in search but I would assume that if it did work it wouldj preferable to stimulate its' production naturally if that is possibel.

[Penhalls4Christ]

I have had my tubes tied for 13 years and am 48 years old.  I have lost 32 inches and 16 lbs on HCG in 29 days however. I didn't start my period on the day I was supposto. Like 4 days ago.  I barely showed pink after intercourse and still have sore breasts.  Has anyone else done this.  I dare not think I am PG but now am afraid to continue back on the inj incase I am PG.  Chances are slim to none but I have heard that HCG causes birthdefects??  How long after the shots can I take the test does any one know! Teresa

[mgates2]

did you find out if you are pregnant? i have read that HCG is not a fertility treatment but it can facilitate pregnancy! if not did you find out what was going on?

[Redhead505]

I have been on HCG for 15 days and I have lost 16 lbs. The only side effect I have had is dry mouth.

[Go4erHCG]

Read Pound and Inches or you do not qualify to say anything about the hCG Protocol. (PERIOD) It works and I am proof...30 pounds in 30 days at 66 years of age with 3 stens in my heart.  I now do 5 light work out a week and play tennis to keep my youthful body.  Any 4.0, overweight 66 year olders want to try me at tennis?

[Go4erHCG]

Read Pound and Inches or you do not qualify to say anything about the hCG Protocol. (PERIOD) It works and I am proof...30 pounds in 30 days at 66 years of age with 3 stens in my heart.  I now do 5 light work out a week and play tennis to keep my youthful body.  Any 4.0, overweight 66 year olders want to try me at tennis?

[sddks]

I have been on hCG for 12 days and have lost 14 pounds.

One thing I cannot stress enough is to drink plenty of water! i had heart palpitations about my third 500-calorie day that made it impossible to sleep, so I went to the ER here and they said I was dehydrated! You need to take your body weight, divide it in half and thats the number of ounces of water you need to drink a day. I had been drinking half that, probably, but because I was probably eating 2000-3000 calories a day my body was able to pull enough water from the food that I didn't have such severe dehydration. So cutting down on the calories definitely affected it. Ever since I have began to drink the proper amount of water I have felt fine, though.

Stay safe!

[lovinglife124]

I'm a 39 yrs old male and I've just completed my 1st week of HCG. (down10lbs :)) However I'm concerned that I did not have any bowel movements until day 6. I THINK I'm drinking lots of H2O...I'll increase my intake.
Has anyone experienced constipation and if so is there an Dr. Simeon 'approved' laxatives?
I have to laugh when I read that some of you did not experience hunger during this phase...I'm constantly hunger.

[got_nd]

A few things, if you are constantly hungry, is your hcg fresh? Are you getting enough protein? You might try upping your protein by adding a protein shake or more meat with meals. I have used a protein shake called ultra lean by Biogenesis that has worked well for me with the hunger problem(up to 4 scoops a day is allowed - this particular protein shake works to balance blood sugars but does not interfere with the hcg)

For constipation, you can try adding 1 tsp to 2 TBS mct oil per day(medium chain triglyceride oil can be found at life-enhancement.com) or magnesium supplements.

As for the water, take your weight in pounds, divide by two and drink that much water in ounces a day. (ie. if you weigh 170 pounds, drink 85 ounces of water a day)

Hope this helps, good luck.

[lovinglife124]

We opened & mixed up the hcg just before using.
I've been only taking @ 200g of protien/ day...I'll move that up to 400g. Do you think this will this slow the effects of the weight loss?
I have not been drinking enough H2O either...I'll correct that immediately.
Regarding the MCT oil...do I cook with it or just take by the TBS?

[debbiebetsinger]

I use Magnesium Glycinate supplements for constipation.  You have to experiment to find out how many it takes for you...my doctor said to take however many I need.  They do the trick without the extra calories or fat that other things might add.  Also, my doctor had me take 1 TBS psyllium husk in water 3 times per day (30 minutes before meals or apple snack).

[Yany254]

can someone here tell me about when doing the HCG u cannot do ur hair or use body cream.  Im about to start and I would like more info before doing it..Thanks

[needtoloose100]

i am looking into doing HCG. my question is. is there really a big difference in getting yourself like online or something or going through the DR. is it just as simple as taking the injections or is there other stuff along with it?

[antrim]

I have been on the Simeons diet but am not taking hcg injections but have used Releana, an HCG oral dosage.  It only requires about one dropper worth of liquid a day (1/2 in am and the remainder at night).  I am also under a doctor's care for this diet).  Since January I have lost 49 lbs, which along with a preceding diet started in late November has given me a total of a 82 lb loss.  I got tired of being fat/obese and determined if I did not do it now I probably never would.  Releana has worked for me and without side effects.  The 500 calorie diet wasn't as hard as I thought it would be but there was a few weeks where I thought about "regular" food a lot.  After eight weeks of releana, I went on a 3 week normalization diet and will start another 4 week diet tomorrow.
I don't know about Kevin Trudeau or any alleged chicanery.  The releana diet is being taught at the OHSU med school as a diet alternative.  Again, it has worked for me and seems to be working for others here and that is about all I can say.  If it has not worked for others, well that is true of a lot of other diets.  If people have had problems with it, I would guess they have had problems with others.

[morod]

I have been on the HCG diet now for 9 days and I am starting to have problems with my vision. Anybody experience this?

[luv5kids]

I lost 22 lbs in the first month of the HCG diet. I became pregnant with my fifth child while taking injections and took about 3 days worth before I realized I was late for my period. I was nervous about side effects and how they would effect my baby based on the warning of birth defects, but my now 6 month old is perfect with no signs of any birth defects. Don't freak out if you got pregnant while taking injections but definetly stop taking them if you think you may be. You do not want to risk your babies health just to lose weight.

Read Pounds and Inches! Don't waste your time or money on The Weight Loss Cure by Trudeu.

Other than getting pregnant, I didn't experience any side effects. In fact, my energy was great! And I never experienced headaches, but I drank lots of water. When I was hungry, I drank a cup of water with a few tablespoons of lemon juice (I add a splenda) and ate melba toast and felt fine.

Oh yeah and my husband continued doing the diet and lost 50 lbs and had man boobs before he started and ended up with regular pecks.

Also, HCG has to be fresh. It has to be stored in a moisture free environment in its powder form, and after its mixed it needs to stay refridgerated and is only good for 30 days.

Hope this helps and good luck.

[dallas40]

I am going to start diet in 14days.  Do anyone no if the HCG help stop the hunger?   Anything i should be aware.

[weightloss1]

I have first hand used this medication with tremendous results in clients of all ages, sizes, shapes.  The patients had their bodyfat done via Hydrostatic weighing pre and post therapy!  Almost all had a very significant reduction in bodyfat %, but more importantly there was not a loss in Lean Body Mass (LBM).  To be on 500-600 cals a day and to exercise 1-2 hrs a day and not lose muscle is amazing.  Without the HCG the body would lose at least 1-2 lbs of muscle per weak!   That is all the evidence I need to prove that medication works!

[gettingdowntobusiness]

having really bad headache on my third day, second day of low cal diet. This morning I was unable to keep any food down. Is this normal?? I feel like my body is in shock from the low-cal diet....not sure!

[babs1958]

Hi, im in south florida and am on the second day of HCG Simieons diet plan, I found a clinic that has you come in once a week for weigh in they have a support team. I was told to eat as much high fat foods as i could handle for the first 2 days and then start the 500 cal diet.
has anyone else done the 2 day dream eating? all I can think of with every bite is how damn fatning what I am eating is!  I have 40 pounds to loose and have read the book online but havent found it to purchase yet. where has anyone found the actual book for purchase?
I have read alot of success stories on line here and am thankful for a blog for support.

[rosebudrn]

Concerning your entry on Jan. 26, I can tell you what might be happening. You probably figured it out, but I'll give it anyway. (I am an RN, by the way.) HCG is a hormone that is normally produced by women just after a fertilized egg has implanted in the lining of the uterus. Its job is to keep the endometrial lining intact until the placenta can produce enough estrogen to take over, then hCG production tapers off. In your case, I suspect that hCG is simply keeping the endometrial lining intact beyond when it would have normally disintegrated and discharged (menstruation). In this case it doesn't mean you are pregnant, but is giving you a "false positive" by preventing menstruation. Stopping the hCG treatments should result in resumption of your normal cycle. Timing your hCG diet plan to coordinate with your cycle would be better for your peace of mind but otherwise should not be a problem.

Side note: Early detection pregnancy kits look for the presence of hCG in the blood or urine as a reliable indication of pregnancy, so obvioiusly if you are on the hCG diet that test will be void. It will give you a positive even if you are not pregnant.

[HoustonSA]

I also just started my shots on Sunday and today is my day to start the 500 cal diet.  Let's keep in touch and see what happens.  I do not know if I can stay on a 500 cal diet for long but will give it a try.    stay tuned  

[kattraff]

just make sure the hcg is coming from a dr. i tried it through some online weightloss place and i do believe i did not receive hcg..please be careful. and by the way i lost only 5 lbs  and  gained 20 when i stopped. The injections were pre filled and mailed to me.   not a good idea.

[nami09]

has anyone gotten a skin rash from doing the hcg shots?

[kat647]

I have taken the hcg shots for 2 weeks now and have lost 10 pounds.  The first 2 days, I was hungry while decreasing my food in take.  Now, I am fine with the 500 calories and I'm enjoying the results.  I did experience headaches the first 2 days but learned I had to increase my water intake.. this is very important to do.  I have experienced a sore throat today but I have dry sinuses and sore throats outside of using hcg anyway.  Overall, I am totally thrilled with the results and I never thought I could decrease my food intake and not feel hungry all the time.  The descipline is easy and well worth it!!!

[proff555]

I just finished my second round of HCG and the diet.  I am a 43 year old male, and just under 6 feet tall with an broad athletic build.  I started around 237 on my first round and ended up at 196.  I didn't do a good enough job on the phase following the first round of injections and put about 15 pounds back on.  I just am finishing an 18 day 2nd phase today.  I am back down to 199 (I have been putting on muscle in the gym).  

I am now around 13-14% body fat.  I lost 8 inches around my waist and I'm fitting into 34 pants comfortably now.  I lost 40 pounds in my first phase while LOSSING VERY LITTLE MUSCLE!  Those posting that HCG does not work are ignorant.  I have had incredible energy and success while transforming my body.  I have now had several friends and family members do the diet with very similar results.  This is life changing for all of them.  My sister is very disciplined with diet but has had a very difficult time losing weight.  Her body really restists it.  This is the first diet (she has done weight watchers, zone, body for life, and others) that has made a big impact on her weight loss.  My back fence neighbor who is a diabetic down over 50 pounds, my good friend down 50+ pounds, the list goes on and on.  

I had zero side effects on the diet.  Just great success!

[fit_chick]

I've been on hCg for 9 days, I've lost 9 pounds as of this morning. I have felt some low energy the first few days, I probably didn't binge properly.  My problem is TODAY!  I fell of the wagon big time.  I was feeling faint and figured my bloodsugar was low.  I ate a glazed donut and a little bite size piece of chocolate and two little sleeves of sweettarts.  Is this going to squash my efforts?  Or do I just shake it off and keep going?  What can I expect?

[Ellez]

I have been on the Diet for 8 days now and have lost 9lbs so far. I have a few questions...Does anyone have any other recipes?? I almost died this weekend trying to switch up my meals. Also has anyone had any muscle spasms? I've woken up twice out of my sleep with my calves freaking out. I feel like I'm not getting any protein and I've had a few headaches. HELP!!!

[seattle816]

Ellez. My friend is on hcg and told me that she had muscle spasms for the first two week and it went away after that. I just started the hcg on Sauturday May 9th and I have't had any problems.  

[geomiley]

I am on the protocol for the fourth day.  I am on 150cc and think that after the first bottle I will jump to 200cc.  I weight 315.  Today I weighed in at 307...don't believe it yet until I get under 300.  I do have light headaches and a little hunger...that is why I think I will up the dose.  500 calories really can be alot of food.  Use cabage..coleslaw and put your chicken or meat on it.  I am cheating a bit and using salsa because I can not stand plain salad.  Melba toast is delicious.  I too have tried all...lost most weight on a traditional plan when I was 18 but took steroids in college playing football and gained alot quick.  Ten years in the army kept it off but then got out and life took over...not I am where I am at.  Yes, people on the biggest looser lost weight...why???portion contol and five plus hours a day in the gym.  We all don't have that luxury.  I have friends that have done this and swear by it.  My wife is skeptical, but it really does not affect our lifestyle except no more Cold Stone....I will keep you all posted.

[geomiley]

Does anyone know whether the 23 day or 43 day protocol works best?  Trying to decide if I should skip my Sunday's?

[GonzoDC]

There are a lot of comments on this particular thread that need clarification. SIde effects can be both negative (headaches) and positive (safe weight loss or hunger suppression). Many 'side effects' reported attributed to hCG during the protocol can be due to the low calorie intake, dehydration, the change to improved food choices, the body 'detoxifying' (the term is used loosely) because of the change to all organic foods, or a combination of the above. Of the many years hCG has been around there have been very few true long lasting negative side effects reported. And actually, none have been reported in decades that have been attributed specifically to the low dose hCG used in the protocol. Some of the things reported in this thread can be alleviated with increased water intake. Side note: drinking a few ozs of pure aloe vera juice/gel with each meal helps with bowel movements better than colace or other medications perscribed. Organic senna tea helps as well. A common side effect to this protocol is dry skin. This is usually temporary and improves on its own towards the end of the protocol. Again, using aloe vera gel helps and is a good skin conditioner but not the best moisturizer. Those of you who get headaches can use tylenol but if the headaches concern you or are unbearable or worse than you have ever experienced, stop the protocol and see your physician. You must be guided by a physician if you are going to utilize the hCG protocol. This is not for everybody.  --DrG

[GonzoDC]

How are you doing? I don't know how tall you are but however you choose to loose the weight you keep it up. This is not just about loosing weight, it is about educating yourself on how your body reacts to different foods, portion choices, educating yourself on how to keep the weight off in order to avoid future health issues. Ensure a health care provider is following you. The 3 most common things people experience on this protocol are 1. Dry skin 2. constipation and 3. boredom with the diet. Drink plenty of water. to choose whether 23 or 43 or even up to 59 days is up to you and whoever is following you. That is very individual and there is no right answer for everyone. Congrats and keep us all posted!  --DrG

[gapala2007]

Hello All,

I just purchased the Oral HCG here in CO from the Company directly and am wondering if anyone else has taken the Oral type,(not the injections). If you have please let me know all the details, etc: if you like it, if you don't, if you had side effects. Or any other thing that may be useful. I would appreciate it. Thanks

[FCR]

I couldn't loose weight at all. I tried everything possible. My last resort was to try HCG. I did the first and second phase of HCG. I stayed on the diet for 40 days and of course cheated some. However, I lost a total of 25 pounds in six weeks. My hormone levels regulated including all my other levels regulated as well. My cycles became normal and I no longer have mood swings. With my great sucess my husband decided to do the HCG diet... he only did phase two and he lost 27 pounds. He did not follow the diet according to how it should be and those were his results.

This is the only method that helped us and we are both in our fortys... If you are interested in trying this product we went through HCG Medical (lookscompany.com) Ask for Britni Bersin she was our specialest....

[Slender_again]

hCG treatment has been fantastic for me - I'll be 50 years old this year, and was 25-30 pounds overweight.  Went on the 43-day oral hCG regimen (sublingual drops, not shots) beginning in late January and lost 20 pounds during that time.  Although it is recommended that you use no lotions, creams or face makeup during the hCG treatment, I had to continue using some lotions, taking essential fatty acids
and using a rash cream sparingly for eczema, so that may have slowed down
my weight loss a bit (if you wear it, you might as well have eaten it,
because it is absorbed into the body and metabolized as if you had).  
Was hungry the first few days while my stomach was shrinking,
but learned I COULD go to bed hungry and not be adversely affected.  
Discipline!  If you're willing to live (temporarily) like others are not willing to,
then you'll be able to live (slender) like so many others are not able to.

I've kept the weight off for over 2 months (perfectly) by following Kevin Trudeau's
Phase 3 and now Phase 4 diet recommendations (but not perfectly).  

The key to keeping the weight off is to weigh yourself 1st thing every morning,
and do a fast/protein-only dinner day any time you weigh in at over 2 pounds
above your ending hCG weight.  

If you have 3 days where you plateau, do a 6-green apples throughout the day,
then as much steak (or chicken, preferably hormone and antibiotic free, range fed)
as you can eat dinner, and you'll start to lose again.

I'm now doing a 20-day regimen to lose another 10 pounds.  
As of Day 5, I've lost 4 more pounds.  

The most amazing thing about hCG is that it pulls the bad fat stores,
stuck deep down in your body, out of all the right places.
I have my 20-something body back, a feat I couldn't even accomplish
when I trained for and successfully a marathon 5 years ago.
The trick is in what it does to reset your hypothalamus and hence your setpoint.
And all in less than half a year.  

Now I'll actually be CELEBRATING my 50th birthday,
instead of wondering if I'll be carrying that extra 30-pound
burden around with me the rest of my life.

Don't let anyone tell you hCG doesn't work.  
I know lots of people who are using it with fantastic results.
The key is in following the diet protocol, doing the apple/protein plateau breaker,
and staying on top of your weight every day once you're done.
I've been fat (well, 30 pounds fat on a should be 115-pound body)
and I've been slender, and slender is a whole lot more enjoyable.
It's worth changing your eating habits to stay slender -
let your taste buds know who's boss!
Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

Worried if I could do hCG cuz I have mild hypoglycemia, but the fat being pulled out of your bad fat stores to be burned up throughout the day seems to minimize any hypoglycemic effects.  I would not do it if I had severe hypoglycemia - you must take care of that first.  I did that through a liver/gall bladder cleanse several years ago - for 3 days, eat only fresh fruit, fresh or steamed veggies & brown rice; drink lots of apple juice, too; on the 3rd night, before going to bed, drink 3/4 cup each of freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil; in the AM you may pass hundreds of gall stones and have reduced or no hypoglycemia symptoms that very day forward.

[twolf777]

I have tried so many things to lose weight. I am considering HCG. But, I don't eat because I am hungry. I eat due to stress and/or depression more often than not. I know that I am probably seldom really hungry when I eat. No, there is nothing that can be done to remove the stress/depression factors unfortunately. This diet sounds like it helps you not be hungry so you are able to eat at the 500 cal level. Do you think there is any hope for someone who eats like I do?

[Parrotdad]

We share this difficulty. I have found that working on a diet without dealing with the feelings is a waste of time.
I started going to overeaters anonymous. I was worried it would be a bunch of crazies in a room.  It turned out to be a wonderful place to learn, feel and build supportive relationships.

It helped me on several levels. It helped me learn why I ate (feeling lonely) and a different way to actually feel the feelings.  I had always trusted that some sweets would have me feel better. Now I can call a friend and go for a walk instead.

HCG is a wonderful tool.  It does not promote weight loss. It does completely eliminate the hunger pangs. It's still up to me to make a good choice of what to eat and to follow the very specific instructions in the Simeone book.

[twolf777]

     Sometimes I feel like I eat to punish myself for something that I don't even know what I've done. If by chance I drop a few pounds I find myself eating more as if to gain back those pounds. It is definitely a mental thing with me.
      I will check on an overeaters group. There has to be one here somewhere. And I will also find a physician who utilizes HCG and endorses the Simeone program. Thank you so much for your response.

[tinkerbellady]

I am on the Releana/HCG diet plan I was wondering if anyone had side effects that caused their central nervous system to shut down...After 1 1/2 weeks @ 500 cal a day, I became really ill....no rashes, or anything but let me know. It does work I have lost 17lbs but I have discontinued it,

Good luck everyone

[GonzoDC]

Go see you primary physician as soon as you are able. Your central nervous system should not be "shutting down" because of the protocol. You likely have some other issue that needs to be looked at right away. Whatever the cause, you need to be seen quickly if you are ill and have no explanation for your illness.

[got_nd]

Eating a donut and chocolate will definitely slow you down. But maybe for only a day or two. Get back to the Simeon's diet and you should be fine. I personally did almost the same thing and didn't lose weight for two days - but didn't gain anything either. Stop beating yourself up and just do better today, OK?
Also, if you are experiencing low blood sugar, you need to spread you meals out more or use a protein drink supplement to balance your blood sugars throughout the day. We have used UltraLean by Biogenesis for this very purpose to good effect on the hcg protocol. (it does add calories but we stay under 1000 a day and it doesn't seem to affect the weight loss)

[MJN42]

Side-effects:  Mild skin rash developed after four weeks.  Small, mildly itchy, red bumps under my left arm.  Not too irritating.  On and off, I've had what have felt like tiny, micro-muscle tears or pinched nerves somewhat randomly throughout my body.  I cut back on the intensity of my workouts (less weight lifting, ride my bike a little slower, et. al.) and that seems to have helped.  I've had some moodiness, but what do we expect on so few calories?

RESULTS: I'm on day 37, and I've gone from 267 to 233 - almost a pound a day.  I had four lapses from the strict protocol, but didn't go too far overboard.  I followed each lapse (with the permission of my physician) with an "apple day" and that helped keep me on track.  I work out at least an hour daily as well.

HOPES: I hope to reach and stay below my target weight of 230 and continue losing a pound a month for a year.  If I can reach 220 by June 2010, I will consider this a success. All my friends are congratulating me, but I just keep telling them this is step one; it's next summer, keeping the weight off, that really matters.

Michael J.

[grnsmi]

I too lost weight with the injections.  All of it appeared to be fat and I was soo pleased.  Another friend of mine started them and did wonderful too.  My problem:  I ended up with breast cancer and do not know if it had anything to do with it or not for sure but I suspect it did since it works with the hormones.  My friend had noticed a lump too but fortunately it was just a cyst.  Once she got off the shots the lump shrunk so with those 2 stories..I just don't know.  It was great weight fell off but I will never use it again just because I am not sure...

[twolf777]

I am so sorry to hear about the cancer. My mother has had 2 radical mastectomys and my dad, colon cancer so I have seen it's effects. BUT, that has been quite a while ago and both of my parents are still survivors. Take hope. I'll be praying for you and your family.

[Loistrout]

I have using taking HCG spray for a week. I am very hungry. I have added some extra calories, just more chicken , fish and veggies. I have only lost 3 lbs in a week. I am drinking more than a gallon of water a day. I did get the enery/ appetite surrpessent from Body Solutions In CO Springs where I live and they are helping but the HHC oral is not working for me.

[angelic31]

Just curious to know, i was told by my dr that hcg could increase the chance of a pulmonary embolism or blood clot, has anyone else heard this before, i would like to begin a diet using hcg but unfortunately ive had a blood clot about 4yrs ago so i am very apprehensive about taking it, ive tried researching but havent seen clots as any side effects..let me know if u have heard of this please.

[abbo14]

I am on day 3, the first vlcd day and am super sick! I can't eat anything at all because it just comes back up. I'm trying really hard to drink enough water but I can't keep it down. I don't know if it has anything to do with hcg but I am wondering how having almost no caloric intake will affect my body on the diet.

[tradeeagle]

thanks for the well informed comments. Have you ever heard of any kidney problems when someone was doing the hcg protocol? thanks for an answer

[IknowIcan]

I am on day 5 of my HCG shots now and have lost 8.3 lbs as of this morning. I don’t feel tired or even have headaches, I do however feel hungry a good portion of the time. Not ravenous, but hungry :)  
I was surprised that I lost 1 lb after the first day even though it was a binge day. No loss day 2, but significant loss from days 3 & 4.

I consumed huge amounts of caffeine prior to starting HCG (24-40 oz a day of coffee and then soda in the afternoon/evening) so I’m surprised that I don’t have the caffeine with-drawl headaches. I’m drinking 1 cup water upon waking and then 1 cup of black coffee for breakfast, and throughout the day 1 or 2 cups of Oolong tea and LOTS & LOTS of water. The main drawback is spending so much time in the bathroom!

Late afternoon/evening have always been the time of day I feel the most hungry, so smelling the dinner the rest of the family is eating is the hardest thing right now. They have all said they want eat the same foods as me (just in larger portions) so that should help…we’ll see how that goes.
Day 3 - I was not so sure how I was going to do on this, but seeing the 8.3 lb loss is VERY encouraging. I’m sick of feeling tired all of the time; and looking in my closet thinking, “what can I wear to cover the fat?” instead of, “That’s cute; I think I’ll wear that today!” I’m 44 and had been thin until the past 8-10 years (even after 4 babies – getting back into my old clothes within 3-4 months after birth). I started the HCG needing to loose 105 lbs. How does one get to this point? Rhetorical…

I know it feels good to be thin, and I know I can do it again! The goal is worth the effort!

[GonzoDC]

Anyone with existing renal (kidney) problems needs to see their primary physician to evaluate whether the hCG is appropriate. Not all renal problems are the same. As far as the hCG protocol being a direct cause for kidney problems I have not heard of any cases. However, if someone dehydrates themselves significantly or eliminates the fruits/veggies and just takes in high protein foods, the potential for kidney problems increase.

To All: Hunger is a very subjective and complex issue. The hCG protocol does not "cure" hunger but allows for it's suppression in the normal setting. hunger can be triggered by so many things not related to your body requiring nutrition. It can be triggered by smell, sight, and emotional desires. Finding your individual triggers for hunger and minimizing those triggers is helpful. Also, some people are hungry only because they have trained their body to eat for the sake of eating at certain times of the day (or night) and for the sake of eatign certain things. Part of the learning with the protocol is the 'retraining' of your body to eat when it acutually needs the nutrition and to help your body to process foods more efficiently.

[haley81]

I have been on hcg for 15 days and yesterday my throut started hurting and my hips and all my joints in my legs hurt. I also have a headache. Has anyone felt like this?? Or am I just getting a summer cold...I have lost 13lbs and I'm so happy. Please let me know......

[Dpmac]

I am on my second HCG diet atm, I needed to lose 160#'s.  I have had GREAT success with this, the 1st diet I lost 52 pounds then another 8 pounds in the 6 weeks after it.  At this time in my second round of HCG I have lost 16 pounds in 14 days.
There have been NO side effects for me or the other 6 people that I personaly know that have done this or are doing it other than weight loss.
Before I tried this diet I researched it for almost 6 months extensively and found very very minor side effects associated with HCG, I talked to 4 different doctors and none had heard of any serious side effects...like I said I REALLY researched this!!

As for anyone that says "of course you will lose weight you are eating only 500 cal", they need to try it...I have and you DO NOT lose weight, your body goes into starvation mode and hoards everything it gets....you burn through the good fats very quickly then become extremely tired and lack energy.

Hope this helps someone...do research, there is a lot out there on this, ask some doctors...a little home work goes along way in this diet scam country of ours!

[lahani]

I am on my second session of the HCG and it has been a life saver!  I have had absolutely NO side effects at all.  I am going through a doctor and have weekly appointments to talk, ask questions and get measured.  The first time I did it I lost 40 lbs in 31 days and over 40" total.  During the 6 weeks I was off of it, I watched what I ate but continued to eat out at restaurants and continued a normal lifestyle.  I have less than a week left on my second session and so far I have lost 35 lbs and almost 45" total.  This is the only things that has EVER worked for me.  My daughter has been doing the drops under the tongue and has been successful, losing 25 lbs in her 40 days, but it has been more of a struggle for her with hunger.  I've heard that the drops aren't as effective at controlling hunger.  Also, she has to take them 4-6 times a day which is, I think, ridiculous.  Her friend, who has a lot to lose, has done the drops as well and in her 40 days will lose 40 lbs and has gone from pants size 16 to 12.  I am doing the cream and would never do anything else!!  I have friends that have done injections as well, and it worked for them, but they wish they would have known about the cream before!  I plan on doing this 3 more times and my goal is to be down a total of 170 lbs.

I don't understand these people that are so closed minded as to think that all you have to do is watch what you eat and exercise.  That's great for some people, but I did that for 20 years, religiously, and what did I get? Nothing!  With thyroid diseases, PCO and degenerative arthritis that prohibits me from exercising strenuously enough to make much of a difference, it has been impossible for me to get below a certain weight.  After high prednisone treatments came the horrible weight gain and, subsequently, the extra lbs that I didn't need in the first place!

Using HCG is, for me, the only solution to a problem that has made my life miserable for many years.  I was almost to the point of gastric bypass but now that is off my radar for good!  Those that judge the users of HCG must not have the problems losing that some do.  They need to stop judging and support those of us that have made informed decisions to make a difference in our lives.

[bowlbes]

I'm looking at going to a local clinic that does B vitamin shots.  Does anyone know anything about those?  They start you on the B vitamin and then you can also do the HCG shots but it doesn't sound like they make you stick to the diet.  They have you eat healthy organic foods but not the typical protocols.

Has anyone done this and if so has it worked or do you think it will work?  Has anyone done the HCG injections and not done the exact diet but still lost weight?

Trying to investigate before I spend the money.

[heretohelp2009]

Hi I am the manager at a wieght loss franchise that offers injections such as the B12.  Now first of all, I'm not gonna say anything good or bad about this hCG stuff because I don't know a whole lot about it just yet.  However, from what I have gathered there are side-effects to it just like there is to anything else these days.  I'm not sure that altering hormone levels in the body should be a persons first choice in their efforts to lose weight.  At my clinic we offer something called a Lipo injection that helps to get rid of the fat in the body along with B12 and B6 injections.  We also have prescription appetite suppressants.  Personally I would suggest you check into clinics that offer this sort of thing before injecting yourself DAILY with hormones.  That seems a bit extreme to me.  You and everyone else is welcome to check out our website at www.letslose.com and see what we offer.  Once again, I am not criticizing this hCG stuff but I personally wouldn't want to mess with my hormone levels unless I had to.

[boston_lady]

I need help !!! I have kept my hcg in the fridge until i need to use.., but i recently got a flu and could not start yet. I want to know how long the hcg lasts or remains potent? I have had it in the fridge a week already.I

will be starting hcg for the 2nd time. the first time i lost 15#.
I just do not want it to go bad because of the money i paid for it

thanks

[WickedGrrrl]

I have a good friend in the Ft. Myers, FL area that went through New Life Medical and lost 50 pounds in 13 weeks.  She went through Four Phases:  Detox Diet (1 week); Ketosis Diet (2 weeks); HCG Injections (10 weeks); and Maintenance, which she is doing on her own.  She did not follow the original protocol.  She ate whatever she wanted, keeping it to 600 calories or less per day.  She chose healthy foods and she gets a lot of exercise.  She didn't worry about any of the original protocol caveats such as prohibiting the use of body oils.

he has been off the program since May and is doing great.

[GonzoDC]

Vit B12 shots are not for prolonged/sustained/ and persistent weight loss. It is an adjunct for different weight loss protocols that helps in different ways for different people temporarily.

How long hCG last in your fridge depends on whether it has been mixed or not. If it has been mixed it can last anywhere from 30 to 60 days if kept in the fridge. If it has not been mixed and is dry it willlast for a few years. Is there an expirarion date on your hCG? There should be. Even if a clinic has prepared the hCG for you they should ALWAYS place an expiration date on the meds. ALWAYS.

[diaa]

as you know the use of HCG is still controversial.. the side effects mentioned earlier are with the use of high doses of HCG.. for infertility.. 10000 units a day, 5 days a month for 6 month..
i would like to know how much, the dose of HCG, ever one is taking.. and if you also taking adipex..

[CMinAZ]

Hi all, I am in the 6th week of my second session of HCG under a Dr's care.  I am using the injections in the belly.  I've lost 80 lbs since March '09 when I began my first session of HCG shots.  The Dr. also tested my thyroid and we are finally at a dosage of T3/T4 where my levels are normal.  He says that this along with a sensible diet once I reach my goal (which I'd like to lose another 40#) and the thyroid meds (which I may need for the rest of my life) I should be able to keep the weight off.  I haven't had any bad side effects.  In round 1, I have to admit I was hungry at first but the Dr. perscribed adipex and that has helped.  Although I only take 1/2 pill (~18.75mg) once a day and only when I'm on the HCG and 500 calories.  The next 3 weeks there are additional foods added and 900 calories total, then the next 3 weeks calories are up to 1200.  I feel really great!  I was 301# when I started, I hated myself and taking a downward spiral.  I also have Osteoarthritis in my knees very bad.  My orthopedic Dr. told me that I needed to lose considerable amount of weight in order for him to do a knee replacement and have it be successful. After that vist I sat in my car and cried! But then I made the call to the Dr. that he recommended to help me lose the weight.  The doctor he recommended had also been on the HCG diet and has been successful at losing his weight and has decided to offer the program to his patients.   That is my goal and after the knee surgery I plan on exercising even more and staying healthy.  I've been on other diets, Jenny Craig (lost 74#) Well 4 Life (lost 54# and then after gaining it again lost it again) along with other diets that I don't need to mention because they may work for others.  I was never able to keep it off.  Remember, it's not a diet, you need to change your life style and the way you eat if you have a weight problem.  Which I never had until I had two kids, got a divorced and remarried but now work in an office WAY too much and way too many late hours! lol....  
But now with the help of a wonderful DR, getting my thyroid in check, taking off the weight (with the help of HCG, B12 shots, adipex) and the support of my husband and friends and doctor I am losing this weight and feel like I can finally keep it off for good again....  I FEEL GREAT!!!!
Do what works for you, but for the right reasons, and under a Doctor's care to be safe.  Be safe and God Bless you all!!
CM in AZ

[CMinAZ]

Oh, forgot to mention, the Dr. suggested I take Miralax for any constipation.  With little or no fat intake, this can be a small side effect but the Miralax worked well.

[InItToLoseIt]

I started my HCG injections today so I'm loading today and tomorrow. I'm eating so much. It feels disgusting. I just know these 2 load days are going to make me gain 10 lbs. A few questions tho:
I'm trying to do everything to the letter. I'm using Burt's Bees shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, and face scrub. They are not 100% but they are all over 98% natural and all that. Is this okay? I'm also using Tom's deoderant and toothpaste. I'm a little worried about the shower water though because I didn't have the money to get a filter put on it. Has anyone seen any marked difference in filtered vs. non-filtered shower water? I am in the military and have a PT test coming up next month. I have to do 2 minutes of pushups, 2 mins situps, and run 2 miles in less than 19 mins. I'm a little worried about how the 500 calorie diet is going to affect my performance. If I don't pass I get in trouble and I don't want that. Maybe I should up the diet a couple hundred calories the day before? Anyone have any ideas on this?
Thanks in advance for responses.

[sbarnes7238]

I want to try the HCG but I'm a little worried while I was pregnant with my first child I had preeclampsia (hopefully spelled that right). I was wondering if that would come into effect since this is a hormone that pregnant women have?

[mingka777]

i fel so slepy, i dont know if this is the side effect of hcg injection. its my 3rd day of hcg, il be starting tomorw to have only 500 calories but you know i still love to eat so much, is hcg can help to supress food intake?

[staskill]

I took the sublingual hcg (spray under the tongue) for 5 weeks-had to go somewhere the last week when I really couldn't stick to the diet) but anyhow, still lost 27 pounds.  the only side effect was a slight headache the first couple days and took aleve.  I did exercise in that I walked 3 miles a day but I do that most of the time anyhow, and did my push ups and sit ups.  I am starting it up agaian to lose my last 15-20 but was bery pleased.  I lost 8 inches around my waist, and a few more around my hips and breast.  I purposely measured my calf muscles and arm muslces and did not lost any inches there.  It really did seem to be just the fat.  I feel great.  I wasn't fatigued, but I know of others who were when on the diet, but it could be you are doing too much.  I have a pretty sedentary job but if your life requires a lot of activity, that could be the problem.  good luck.

[staskill]

I posted a comment to you, but did it to "any1" by accident, so be sure to read my earlier comment.  I forgot to add that the most amzing thing about the diet was that I WAS NOT HUNGRY.  I actually had to force myself to eat what I was supposed to eat.  If you are a stress eater, that may not be the case, but as for me, I wasn't even tempted to cheat on the diet.

[lei1411]

I am on my 3rd week of the HCG injections and could not be happier! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. I am 17lbs down as of this morning :)
I did research on the original HCG protocal for 3 months before starting the injections.
While there are some people on here talking like they know everything on this and bashing it, I will not claim to know it "all" ( because I am not a doctor) I am here if you have any questions. I will try to answer them with all that I have gathered on the original studies and people that I have know to do this from years back to now.  

[jenger]

I am on my 7th day and have lost 5.5 lbs. I had one day of no weight loss, and then a lb the next day and then this morning only 1/2 lb. I need to lose a total of 30 lbs. I to a pedicure yesterday and they use lotion on your feet and lower legs. I should not have done that.

I have been hungry althoI am not craving anything in particular.
once I start eating lunch and then dinner I am ok. I am not having a problem with hunger going to bed.

I read that hcg pulls estrogen and testosterone from the fat and that is what helps you to lose in those areas. I am staying off estrogen until the diet is over. I also take Tmeds but I am NOT stopping that. I am finally where I need to be with my thyroid.

All KT does is tell his experience, how to get hcg and the diet phases. some question and answer and anecodotal accounts.
NO ONE will ever be able to do all of  what HE thinks you need to do. Dr. Simeons did not suggest all the stuff KT does.   Like Apple Cider Vinegar and Coconut Oil...

A nurse at my clinic  said she was able to quit taking HRT because it seemed to "reset" her hormone imbalance. Cool.

My clinic will not prescribe any prescrip for appetite suppression. They said it is counter productive. As soon as you get off the drug, the hunger just comes right back. They did give me a product for constipation called Release.

My main complaint is moodiness. Otherwise no side effects so far by 7th day.