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Old 07-30-21, 02:35 PM  
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I've been so spotty on VF lately, so I just noticed this thread. I'm in the same boat. I found a menopause specialist and am going through a bunch of tests. I haven't started HRT yet, but I seriously can't wait.

I also signed up for a medically supervised weight loss program. I'm going this morning for a weigh in. I've been at it for six weeks (out of 12) and so far I've lost about 7lbs. My goal was 20. The doctor still thinks I could reach my goal weight, but I think he's smoking something. The initial weight was just water. We all know it slows down the closer you get to your goal. Harumph!

The diet is very high protein, low fat, low carb.

Has anyone tried the galveston diet?
Good luck! I found the same type of dr and am on HRT. Most noticeable results are: i am sleeping awesome, hair is shedding less, I’m actually getting a little bit of my muscle tone back. That’s it so far. The sleep part is outstanding though.
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Old 08-06-21, 12:26 PM  
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Good luck! I found the same type of dr and am on HRT. Most noticeable results are: i am sleeping awesome, hair is shedding less, I’m actually getting a little bit of my muscle tone back. That’s it so far. The sleep part is outstanding though.
That's great! I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday. I'm hoping I can start right away.

My medically supervised weight loss program has totally not been worth it. I've lost 6lbs. in 8 weeks. I was told my goal of 20lbs in 12 weeks was 'absolutely achievable', but obvs. that is not going to be happening. I am pissed and I told them so. I've been so compliant with the very restrictive diet, but it's just not working for me. All that money and schlepping to their office for weekly weigh ins, and all I have to show for it is 6lbs. I'm still 20 lbs. over what I was up until my mid-forties.

This whole thing SUCKS. Harumph!
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Old 08-06-21, 02:58 PM  
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That's great! I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday. I'm hoping I can start right away.

My medically supervised weight loss program has totally not been worth it. I've lost 6lbs. in 8 weeks. I was told my goal of 20lbs in 12 weeks was 'absolutely achievable', but obvs. that is not going to be happening. I am pissed and I told them so. I've been so compliant with the very restrictive diet, but it's just not working for me. All that money and schlepping to their office for weekly weigh ins, and all I have to show for it is 6lbs. I'm still 20 lbs. over what I was up until my mid-forties.

This whole thing SUCKS. Harumph!
Ugh I hear you. I do know restricting calories at our age backfires. Just increase fruit and veggies. Sorry you’re so frustrated. Me too
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Old 08-07-21, 06:57 PM  
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Thank you for this thread.

My doc kept asking me if I had symptoms of menopause. I didn't know what to ask. Looking back I see the signs but life was crazy then and menopause was last in my mind.

Thank all of you for your wisdom, experience, support and advice.
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