Re: Re: Weight gain on Gleevec-Lynn

January 24, 2006

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

leechys@... 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.

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