What Causes Weight Loss In Elderly Individuals Post Hip Replacement?

Posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2015

Question: I am 64 years old have had a hip replacement 5 years ago I have tried everything to get my weight back in normal for me which is about 150 or so. I weigh 170 and it's a real struggle to get any lower.my question is. Is there any safe diet pills that I can take? I am a very healthy XXXXXXX I just need a jump start with th food cravings. I really need to lose at least 20 lbs I am 5ft 5" thanks you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Diet pills are not safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Weight loss in elderly individuals with lack of proper ability to work out or exercise regularly could be achieved to a certain extent with a low fat and a low carbohydrate diet. The diet pills can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache, weakness, constipation or diarrhoea as well. These are not a safe option for you. Rebound weight gain after stopping the pills is also very common.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T