The answer to why I'm not losing...

[vinesqueen 2]

Yup, that's exactly right, cortisol is a hormone, and it's "supposed" to be produced by either the adrenal glands (on the kidneys) or in the pituitary gland (in the brain).

And cortisol does have an amazing effect on weight, either gaining, losing or maintaining. It, like other hormones, also plays a big part on where fat will be depositied. High levels of cortisol will cause more fat deposits around the central trunk, just as estrogen causes weight to be distributed in the breasts, and hips and thighs.

In addition ot large amounts of cortisol in my system, I also have "freakishly high" amounts of testosteron in my system.

There is a reason Cushing's is called "the obesity disease."

[mrlddst 0]

I think on the actual depo website one of the side effects listed is gaining weight. I am on depo now and I am due for a shot today but being that I was banded recently, I think I opt out of the shot.

[jcbydesign 0]

I went to my surgeon for a fill today and told him about the Depo. He also said that this could be the cause for my not losing the weight. He was pretty disgusted that the GYN didn't think about my surgery prior to giving me the shots. He said that he's had many patients run into trouble with the Depo but that not everyone is affected. I am one of the 'lucky' ones. So, he told me we'd concentrate on getting me the proper restriction so that at least I would have the bandworking to help me with eating the right amount without 'dieting'. He gave me a big hug and told me to try not to get discouraged, stay off the scale (I gave it to my daughter) and to increase my aerobics exercise to at least four times per week with walking the other days. :phanvan

I now have 1.6cc's and I am praying I have restriction now.