Weight loss and EDS/Chiari

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Hi guys.

Okay so I'm trying to drop off at least 20 of the 50 pounds I've gained in

thelast year, i figured I'd start off with about half of what i want to lose.

I'm tall and dont look heavy, but the scales dont lie. First, those who have

been successful that have acm and/or EDS what type of diet did you use, and what

type of exercise were you able to do, currently a walk a couple times a week if

i get home before daylight. I'm having wrist surgery next week so I'd like to

start while I'm off work for 2-3 weeks, it takes 23 days to develop a good habit

so i figured I'll be less tempted to skip a day when I'm not working, as far as

exercise goes. My problem is i cant do anything hard on the joints. I've

considered water aerobics and stuff, but I rarely swim due to the fact my BP

always bottoms out when i get out of the pool and i end up passing out, even

with my bp meds.

So i guess my question is what type of exercise is best for someone who cant

put too much stress on the joints and have ACM issues with a craniocervical

fusion. Should i just start walking more or is there something else inexpensive

i could do. I cant afford going to a gym and I dont drive so that makes it

hard.

Also what type of diet works best I'm lookingat just counting calories and

not going over the recommended ammount. I have issues with the low and no carb

diets. I have a few cardiovascular issues, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker, an

elongated heart, and mild increased pulmonary pressures. So I dont want to stick

to a high grease diet that the low carb diets entail, I've always had the

opinion that the 5 food groups are best, or is it 4? LOL

Also i have a strong suspicion that i have pituitary problems, just with the

fact that my cycles are out of whack (they were better this last time, only 6

wks apart instead of 2 months), I seem to switch moods quite often, and i cry

about everything here lately, i go through stages of emotionalness and then go

back to nothing upsetting me. I've thought i had pituitary problems for along

time, ever since charnel initially pointed it out. Dr. McDonnell at the EDS

study asked me if i thought that could be it when i told her I " ve eaten

healthier and exercised more in this last year then i have in the last 3 years

and I've gained 50 pounds, with very little med changes. The only med change

has been a beta blocker added and that was like 2 weeks ago. I was glad she

suggested, we're waiting for the rest of my bloodwork to get back and then I'll

pursue it further.

Anyways I appreciate any suggestions.