Re: Weight gain on Gleevec-Lynne

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynne,

Sounds like right now, you just need to rest and get over the flu.

Just eat healthy, and drink lots of liquids, and rest. You will be

good as new soon, and then you can start back on your program.

I have young children, age 6 and 10, and they are always picking up

things from school, especially Kindergarten! My last cold lasted 2

months, and I didn't think it was EVER going to go away.. but it did,

but slowly. I feel for you! ;-)

One reason I bought a treadmill for home, is that I wanted to use it

whenever I wanted. I live in rainy WA state, and I love to walk

outside, but not when it's rainy or cold.. So, the treadmill is set

up and always ready to go! It's awesome to not be a slave to the

gym.

Take good care of yourself, and I'd love to hear your progress after

you get better.

Sincerly, Lynn (Snickersunny)

>

>

> In a message dated 1/23/2006 8:14:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> leechys@b... writes:

>

>

> > working! My pants are getting loose! It's a great feeling!

You

> can

> > do it... just push, push, push! We are fighters and we are

> strong!

> > Best of luck!

> >

> > Lynn (Snickersunny)

> > Dx'd 12/03

> > 400 mg Gleevec

>

>

>

> Wow that is awesome that you lost that many pounds in such a short

time!

> Unfortunately, I have two problems. One, I don't own a treadmill

and have to go

> a gym, which is half hour away, so going twice a day cannot do it

for me.

> Also, I tried to skip the gym and went for a walk outside three

days ago. I am

> now in bed with flu again. I don't know if it had anything to do

with it,

> since my husband brought the flu into the home AGAIN and I just

cannot resist the

> germs.

> So out of the window flew my great exercise program. They want me

in the

> hospital by the end of the week if I don't get better. I am on Z-

pack and this

> is day two, so we'll see how it goes. See, this is always the way

with me. The

> minute I get on " track " with my health, something blows me out of

the water.

>

> The only good thing about being ill is that you lose weight

sometimes. It's

> just that like you, I was getting up to a 5-mile walk on the

treadmill and

> eliptical machine (sp?) and it stinks to have to give it up for a

week or so

> while I heal from this stupid flu.

> You are giving me hope though, with what you wrote, and as soon as

I get

> well, I will attempt more exercise and by the way, your diet plan

sounds very

> good. I had forgotten about Jello as being a great filler if you

have a sweet

> tooth. Thanks ! - Lynne A.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm going to have to honestly have to fight and join you in the

exersice and diet. I've gained nearly 10 pounds in the two weeks I've

been back on Gleevec. Talk about a yoyo.

Lets think good thoughts and eat less yummy good things!

hehe

Emy G