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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Can One Lose Weight?

I AM 76 YRS OLD AND OVERWEIGHT BY 55 LBS. I WANT TO GET A START LOSING MY DANGEROUS, DISABLING FAT WITH A APPETITE DEPRESSER OR SURGERY. I TAKE BP PILLS, EFFEXOR, JANUVIA. GABAPENTIN, SYNTHROID. CAN I SAFELY TAKE PILLS TO GET THIS FAT OFF? WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST TO HELP ME SUCCEED THIS TIME? I KNOW HOW, I KNOW WHY, IVE DONE IT BEFORE THANK YOU, ELANE BURNETT
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Hello,welcome to HCM. I read your query and understand your concern. There is not a magic pill to make you lose weight. I would advice,
1. Increase daily activities , walking, steady bike etc
2. Dont consume processed carbohydrates and complex fats.
3. increase water intake
4. Drink green tea and not any other sugar drinks
Take care. Hope it was helpful, if yes vote helpful. Regards.
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How Can One Lose Weight?

Hello,welcome to HCM. I read your query and understand your concern. There is not a magic pill to make you lose weight. I would advice, 1. Increase daily activities , walking, steady bike etc 2. Dont consume processed carbohydrates and complex fats. 3. increase water intake 4. Drink green tea and not any other sugar drinks Take care. Hope it was helpful, if yes vote helpful. Regards.