I took ortho tricyclen for 3 months and
gained about 8 lbs. My chest hurt so bad
the last month, I have had bad depression,
going home and just eating and going to
bed (I work 9-5). However, I was counting
my calories, eating 1200-1500 calories a
day, and forcing myself to go running 3
miles at least 3 days a week.
I stopped taking it a few days ago. I read
that most of it is water retention, so I
have been taking diuretics, exercising
with one of those bands around my waist,
and drinking tons of water and unsweet
cranberry juice.
My question is: Does anyone know how long
it may take to start losing the weight
back? I have 3 weddings to go to this
summer and I am freaking out! Thanks so
much!
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anniek
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 432 Location: , Iowa Usa
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Posted: 05-01-08 08:14am
It just depends on how your body adjusts.
I don't think anyone will be able to tell
you for sure. Just keep up watching what
you eat and working out and all of a
sudden it will come off! Are you on a new
BC? That on may affect you being able to
lose weight as well. Just relax and like I
said keep doing what your doing! Good
luck!
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PenguinsRus
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Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 1225 Location: New York, NY United States
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Posted: 05-01-08 11:48am
It really just depends. It's great that
you are exercising and taking good care of
your body. That should help out a lot.
Just take it slow and don't expect drastic
results; it's unhealthy to lose a lot of
weight at once anyways. One or two pounds
a week would be great!
