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[Guest guest]

In response to your post I wanted to ask if your concerns are due to weight

gain on Gleevec? I have gained an enormous amount of weight in the 6 years on

Gleevec. At first it was slight, but as the fatigue and other side effects

took hold, I was unable to keep my metabolism at the rate it used to be. I

was unable to maintain the energetic life I once led. I was also forced into

menopause earlier than I expected. Although I have a decreased appetite, I

continue to gain.

I asked my doctor if there would be any special diet I should be on at the

beginning of Gleevec treatment. She said No! Later on I was told to

supplement with Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium. But that was through the

support

group.

Recently I asked the doctor if I could do anything to stop the weight gain.

The doctor said really nothing except changing my diet and exercise. I

explained my diet, lots of fruits, vegetables, and I do not eat junk food. Nor,

do I

eat large portions, but rather eat small portions of low-fat foods broken

into 5 little " meals " per day. I was told it would raise my metabolism if I

ate more often but less portion.

I blame Gleevec for my weight, but the doctor said no it was not Gleevec. I

just don't understand it at all.

While I did join a gym last week and having been doing the treadmill for 25

mins. per day as well as lifting small weights and using other machines, I

have felt better but have not noticed any weight loss as yet. It probably is

still too early to expect that.

However I have a question. Does anyone know if it would be safe to take

weight loss pills or use products advertised on television like Slim Fast or

anything like that? I am going to ask my doctor this week but I wonder if

anyone

on the lists have tried weight loss products. Thanks, Lynne A.

[Guest guest]

hi gang ,

after being on this site for 2 weeks, i was wondering if any one

was taking a different approach to cml as far as their food intake,

has any one changed their eating habits as they are concerened to

increase certain foods while eliminating others

also are their any web sites that can lead mein that direction ?

all replies would be appreciated

thanks

richie