Re: Weight gain on Gleevec-Lynne A

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Lynn!

>

> I have also had alot of weight gain since being dx'd and put on

> Gleevec.

>

> I think a big part of it was due to inactivity and fatigue,

> especially in the beginning. Also, I learned that I was a stress

> eater. Getting a CML diagnosis causes stress, and stress creates

> weight gain.

>

> So, for me, after 2 years of being on Gleevec, I had a 40 lb

weight

> gain! I also have edema in my extremities for which I am on 40 mg

> Lasix, but it doesn't always do the trick. I have to take it

> everyday. I even eat low salt, but it does not eliminate my need

for

> Lasix.

>

> So, this New Years Eve, I made a vow to get this weight off, once

and

> for all! I didn't use any weird quick fix. I have focused on

eating

> super healthy, balanced, low portion, more often foods. Such as

> salmon, chicken breasts, tuna, lean meat, egg whites, veggies,

some

> fruits, and whole grains, like oatmeal, kashi, skim milk, lowfat

> cottage cheese, yogurts, and sugar free jello for my sweet tooth.

>

> I have also been using my treadmill everyday, twice a day. Break

up

> your workout if you can't do alot of time in the beginning. It

> doesn't matter, as long as you put in the time. In the beginning

of

> Jan, I was only able to walk a 1 1/2 miles. It was pathetic!

lol

> Yesterday, I walked 4 miles, and I have gained much more stamina

in a

> short amount of time. I still have days that I feel sluggish.

Some

> days are better than others, but I don't beat myself up about it

> anymore. It is what it is, and I have to remind myself to go

easier

> those days. I still have CML.

>

> I have lost 10 lbs since Jan 3. I didn't think my scale could

move

> down on Gleevec, but since pushing hard to rev up my metabolism,

it's

> 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

> PCRU

Hi Lynn,

i to have put weight on since starting Gleevec. Ive put up to 15

kilos and yes while it could have to do with inactivity and fatigue

alot of it also is due to edema. Ive come off Gleevec going on my

8th week now and since being off ive lost about 6 kilos. Yes we all

try and exercise and we must drink lots of water but it is very hard

for some to exercise to keep the weight down. I use to walk about

5ks a day before cml. then it came to a quick halt. I then bought a

walker which is great for my good days but there wasnt too many of

them on Gleevec. some people do get bed ridden on Gleevec believe it

or not. Since i stopped taking Gleevec im back walking 4 Ks a

day...mmm but not sure how long that will last..heheh i start the

Gold Tablet on Feb 1st. (the things we do to live..hehe) Anyway dont

be too hard on yourself..i use to be and would just cry cause of the

weight i was putting on. even though i new it was out of my hands (

most days my feet feel like im walking on glass from the toxins of

Gleevec) just do your best..and yes..drink lots of water..and if you

cant go far then buy or hire a walker..and do bits of walking when

you can through out the day.

your doing great..

Susie Leech DX Nov 2002