How to Reverse Weight Gain From Methadone?

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I was 125lbs. Took methadone for 2 mths and now am 168lbs!!! I had gastric-bypass in 1991 to keep from being over-weight. I have lupus, fibromyalgia, deg. disk disease, RA, OA, severe depression and anxiety, nerve damage causing numb right leg and foot and right arm and hand, nerve damage causing syatica nerve pain down my left leg, constant headache, now TOO FAT FOR CLOTHES!! How do I get the extra 43lbs. off since this adds greatly to my pain. I was out of a wheelchair by loosing weight now this morning brought it back out. How do I loose extra weight FAST? I only have 2 oz stomach, was one of first to have gastric-bypass in '91 now they leave you with 6 oz stomach, so I can't eat much anyway so eating is not what has put the 43lbs on. Please help me. I was afraid to leave the house now the anxiety is added to by looking terrible again. Please help me.

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Blimp53 - I AM NOW OFF METHADONE!!!

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Lorianne - drop your methadone dose!! it was the only thing that worked for me. I gained 40lbs the first time i was on methadoner, and 25 the second. Nothing seemed to work; until i lowered my dosage. it is also imperative that you watch everything you eat when on methadone; and i mean EVERYTHING.

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Vetmedtexas - I've been on Methadone for 23 months. I'm at 120 mg a day and I usually split that dose. We are not allowed to go any higher a dose but I would if I could. I also gained about 10 lbs in the beginning of treatment. I think it's because I was able to stop worring about being caught with illegal drugs daily. I was more relaxed. I made a decision in Novermber that I would change my eating habits all together on January 1, 2010. It's good if you have at least a month to think about it so when the big day comes it's like having a new job or somethhing else your are looking forward to. I carried a notepad and would write down everything I ate and the amount of calories. Once a week I sat down and planned my meals. Every single bite. I made sure it totaled 1000-1250 calories a day. If i even took a piece of gum I wrote it down. Most have 10 calories per piece! The good ones have 20!! I also made a firm commitment to go to the gym three times a week. You can also ride a stationary bike at home or walk daily. Anything to get your metabolism up. You WILL be able to tell a difference if you walk briskly enough. If something happens and you cheat - get over it and start over the next day. Also, every 2 weeks I pig out for one day. In the beginning I was loosing about a pound a week., Then as I get closer to my normal weight it slows. Anyway, I've lost 15 lbs! (I only wanted 10 initially) because i maintain my exercise and watch what I eat it just comes off. Don't go off of your menu that you made. The meth in the morning sort of gets me going so I go to the gym before I change my mind. Drink--then off to the gym. You get a little bit of a rush too that way. (added bonus) Drink a lot of sugar free iced tea (caffine or not doesn't matter) or lemonade but not diet coke. It will mess with your stomach. Good luck! Sorry this is so long but I wanted to tell you the important parts.

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