Question 1

i had back surgery 1 year ago and since being on medication i have no taste buds. losing weight because food does not taste good. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Taste disturbance: Medications can alter taste (or primarily smell) via effects on the neurologic pathway, by drying out the mouth, or unknown mechanisms. Common meds include several antibiotics (aminoglycosides in particular), migraine meds, muscle relaxers, tricyclics, CNS stimulants, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, statins, diuretics, antihistamine, NSAIDS and more. Discuss alternatives with your doc.

Question 2

whats the fastest anf easiest way to loose weight without taking pills or surgery?

Accepted Answer

Exercise and diet: Regular exercises, cardio and resistant training, combined with healthy well-balanced diet, targeting weight reduction of 1-2 lb per week would be the safest and most effective way to lose weight. There are many dietary approaches, but the key is to stick with it.

Question 3

im obese and im trying loose weight with needing any surgery so have any good tips?

Accepted Answer

Eat less and do more: Sounds simple, i know. It's not. It is a tremendous challenge for most people who want to lose weight, and the details of what works is different for different people. But there is no magic to it. You need to take in less calories than you burn off, somehow. For most it's daily exercise and less calories. Pick one thing you can live with long term and start, like no soda, or half-size portions.

Question 4

why would my taste buds be gone after i have surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the surgery involved your sinuses it would be fairly common to have a temporary alteration in your sense of taste which is closely linked to your sense of smell. Some medications and illnesses can also impact this. If your surgery was not involving the nasal/sinus area and you haven't changed meds recently, a visit to an ENT doc would be a good idea to figure out what is happening.

Question 5

im 19, 59 240pounds. i have severe chronic pain making me unable to exercise. just walking is a struggle. im very uncomfortable in my body and i want to lose weight. what are some things that could help me loose weight without exercise or surgery?

Accepted Answer

See Dr. and eat less: Our bodies are in balance. If we eat more calories than we use, we gain weight. If we eat FEWER calories than we use, we lose weight. (People who stay the same weight eat more than they use on some days, and less than they use on other days; but it averages out over time, so that they are eating and using the same number of calories.) Eating fewer calories than needed - always drops the weight.

Question 6

arms are 17 1/2 inches. is it possible to loose weight & tighten skin or will i have to have surgery. im 19. surprisingly no stretch marks on my arms?

Accepted Answer

Forget about weight: You need to focus on a healthy diet with protein fruits and vegetables. Try to eat less fats carbs and sugars. Then you must work on an exercise plan and work out 1 hour every day. This is what you need to do to be fit

Question 7

35 year bad osteoarthritis in both my knees they say i'm to young for surgery trying to loose weight pain is unbearable what else could i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Oral anti-inflammatory agents are still the beat pain reliever for osteoarthritis,  with moderation on activity.  Streching exercises can help, physical therapy is a good adjuct to meds. Theu can do us treatment,  sometimes tens ,  intraarticular injection can be done by your dr if conservative management is not enough. Good luck.

Question 8

my father is 65 yrs old he had heart surgery on age of 62,he seems to loose weight he is weighing around 54 kg at height of 160.what are survial rate?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Survival following  bypass surgery is strongly influenced by the state of the heart before the surgery such as previous damage from previous heart attacks and the extent of such damage .Also the presence of other conditions such as diabetes, or kidney dysfunction. Although survival under this conditions do not approach normalcy,the outcome is certainly much better than without surgery

Question 9

robotic total lap hyst with bil ovaries & fallopian tubes & cervix removed.how long after surgery can i start restricting calories to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Recovery activities: The recovery period for your surgery is typically 2-4 weeks.
Discuss with your doctor regarding your post operative activities allowed.

Question 10

how to 68kg to 45 kg in 2 months ..i am 16 year old and really need to lose weight ..and even tighten my loose skin without surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Diet and Exercise: At 16 the best option for weight loss is diet and exercise.  You can work with a personal trainer or nutritionist who can help you and keep you accountable.  Depending on height, 68kg isn't that overweight, 45 is probably too thin unless you're under 155cm.  23kg weight loss in 2 months is an unreasonable goal and would be unhealthy, you shouldn't focus on the number.
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A member asked:

I had back surgery 1 year ago and since being on medication i have no taste buds. losing weight because food does not taste good. what can i do?

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Whats the fastest anf easiest way to loose weight without taking pills or surgery?

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Im obese and im trying loose weight with needing any surgery so have any good tips?

A member asked:

Why would my taste buds be gone after i have surgery?

A member asked:

Im 19, 59 240pounds. i have severe chronic pain making me unable to exercise. just walking is a struggle. im very uncomfortable in my body and i want to lose weight. what are some things that could help me loose weight without exercise or surgery?

A member asked:

Arms are 17 1/2 inches. is it possible to loose weight & tighten skin or will i have to have surgery. im 19. surprisingly no stretch marks on my arms?

A member asked:

35 year bad osteoarthritis in both my knees they say i'm to young for surgery trying to loose weight pain is unbearable what else could i do?

A member asked:

My father is 65 yrs old he had heart surgery on age of 62,he seems to loose weight he is weighing around 54 kg at height of 160.what are survial rate?

A member asked:

Robotic total lap hyst with bil ovaries & fallopian tubes & cervix removed.how long after surgery can i start restricting calories to lose weight?

A member asked:

How to 68kg to 45 kg in 2 months ..i am 16 year old and really need to lose weight ..and even tighten my loose skin without surgeries?

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