Re: Ataxia and weight loss

[Guest guest]

Leo,

My husband Rob has lost weight rather than gained, but he does continue to

exercise. He uses a semi-recumbent stationary exercise bike, which he rides

several times a week for up to 5 miles at a time.

Exercise IS difficult, but there are things that can be done. Perhaps your

doctor could prescribe a course of physical therapy so you could explore

safe alternatives with an expert.

I don't know about the stomach by-pass, but it seems like you would want to

avoid any surgery unless it's absolutely necessary.

Carol & Rob

Lexington, MA

Ataxia and weight loss

> Hello,

>

> Since I was diagnosed in 2000, I have been unable to exercise (used to run

> several miles a day).

>

> Needless to say, my weight has ballooned and I have tried every blasted

diet

> I can but seem to gain more weight rather than losing. Puts a lot of

strain

> on an Ataxia condition. Drugs are out as a solution as I take so many now

> that I really hate to add more.

>

> What about stomach bypass surgery? Has anyone with Ataxia had this done?

> Opinions?

>

> Some unidentified SCA

> Discouragement is a lack of faith!

> http://home.attbi.com/~lwalding/

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Leo,

My husband Rob has lost weight rather than gained, but he does continue to

exercise. He uses a semi-recumbent stationary exercise bike, which he rides

several times a week for up to 5 miles at a time.

Exercise IS difficult, but there are things that can be done. Perhaps your

doctor could prescribe a course of physical therapy so you could explore

safe alternatives with an expert.

I don't know about the stomach by-pass, but it seems like you would want to

avoid any surgery unless it's absolutely necessary.

Carol & Rob

Lexington, MA

Ataxia and weight loss

> Hello,

>

> Since I was diagnosed in 2000, I have been unable to exercise (used to run

> several miles a day).

>

> Needless to say, my weight has ballooned and I have tried every blasted

diet

> I can but seem to gain more weight rather than losing. Puts a lot of

strain

> on an Ataxia condition. Drugs are out as a solution as I take so many now

> that I really hate to add more.

>

> What about stomach bypass surgery? Has anyone with Ataxia had this done?

> Opinions?

>

> Some unidentified SCA

> Discouragement is a lack of faith!

> http://home.attbi.com/~lwalding/

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Leo,

If you're still able to get around, how about a recumbent bike? The

therapist suggested one to my husband for excerise. It's easier on

the back and also lower to the ground.

Regards, Donna

> Hello,

>

> Since I was diagnosed in 2000, I have been unable to exercise (used

to run

> several miles a day).

>

> Needless to say, my weight has ballooned and I have tried every

blasted diet

> I can but seem to gain more weight rather than losing. Puts a lot

of strain

> on an Ataxia condition. Drugs are out as a solution as I take so

many now

> that I really hate to add more.

>

> What about stomach bypass surgery? Has anyone with Ataxia had this

done?

> Opinions?

>

> Some unidentified SCA

> Discouragement is a lack of faith!

> http://home.attbi.com/~lwalding/

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Leo,

If you're still able to get around, how about a recumbent bike? The

therapist suggested one to my husband for excerise. It's easier on

the back and also lower to the ground.

Regards, Donna

> Hello,

>

> Since I was diagnosed in 2000, I have been unable to exercise (used

to run

> several miles a day).

>

> Needless to say, my weight has ballooned and I have tried every

blasted diet

> I can but seem to gain more weight rather than losing. Puts a lot

of strain

> on an Ataxia condition. Drugs are out as a solution as I take so

many now

> that I really hate to add more.

>

> What about stomach bypass surgery? Has anyone with Ataxia had this

done?

> Opinions?

>

> Some unidentified SCA

> Discouragement is a lack of faith!

> http://home.attbi.com/~lwalding/

>

>

>