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Mtommywright

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need help!

« on: August 10, 2013, 07:27:44 AM »

My husband needs to loose weight... He is blind cant just get out of the house and do stuff.. Really cant do stuff in the house with out falling too!
We have a lady wanting to give him a kidney but he has to loose about 30 lbs..
Is there any diet pill out there that he can take that doesnt require lots of water to drink ?
Anyone been here where we are ?


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Re: need help!

« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2013, 07:45:09 AM »

Quote from: Mtommywright on August 10, 2013, 07:27:44 AM

My husband needs to loose weight... He is blind cant just get out of the house and do stuff.. Really cant do stuff in the house with out falling too!
We have a lady wanting to give him a kidney but he has to loose about 30 lbs..
Is there any diet pill out there that he can take that doesnt require lots of water to drink ?
Anyone been here where we are ?

I am assuming your husband's transplant team made this decision. Have you consulted with his transplant coordinator for help?


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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2013, 08:30:10 AM »

He needs to stop eating so much. Portion control. and maybe walk in place.

I know.... easier said than done.


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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2013, 01:51:52 PM »

Even being blind he could walk on a treadmill and hold the rails. My wife walks daily on treadmill and closes her eyes , and holds on. She never has fallen on it. She is a dialysis patient . There is no really safe diet pill or magic. Sorry. I agree that portion size is critical.
There is a medicine that is sometimes helpful , called Topiramate which is an anti seizure med. It does cause weight loss in many people. With kidney disease it has to be dosed carefully. You should talk to your nephrologist.
good luck.


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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2013, 10:02:41 PM »

Being blind does not preclude one from being able to exercise or live one's life any more so than being on dialysis does. The question is what changes and/or adaptations must be implemented to do these activities. I suggest that you contact your local community recreation dept. and/or senior citizens center and inquire about adaptive programs for the blind/visually impaired. Your husband might be able to participate in swimming, skiing, and baseball just to name a few items.

Another option for weight loss is, of course, surgery. One of my transplant centers suggested it to me when I was in a similar situation. However, it is an option that should be considered carefully. I chose not to do so and lost weight through change in diet and an increase in activity.

Good luck with whatever you decide!


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