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Title: BMI restrictions for T?
Post by: BrotherBen on October 15, 2013, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: BrotherBen on October 15, 2013, 10:29:00 AM
Looks like I get to christen the new T board!
I just did the paperwork with my therapist to get my "letter of support" for HRT. I was just wondering, are there any weight or BMI restrictions for starting T? I'm waiting til after an unrelated surgery to try and start, so I haven't gone to see my hopefully-future-T-prescriber yet.
I just did the paperwork with my therapist to get my "letter of support" for HRT. I was just wondering, are there any weight or BMI restrictions for starting T? I'm waiting til after an unrelated surgery to try and start, so I haven't gone to see my hopefully-future-T-prescriber yet.
Title: Re: BMI restrictions for T?
Post by: Tossu-sama on October 15, 2013, 11:50:27 AM
Post by: Tossu-sama on October 15, 2013, 11:50:27 AM
It might vary from doctor to doctor, country to country, patient to patient and so on, but I just read that one Finnish hospital unit has the BMI limit of 35.
Title: Re: BMI restrictions for T?
Post by: aleon515 on October 15, 2013, 02:05:11 PM
Post by: aleon515 on October 15, 2013, 02:05:11 PM
Never heard of that, but since I am older my doctor was concerned about my cholesterol. But awesome thing, I have gotten my cholesterol down along with my weight. I think wanting to and being able to build up muscle has helped me a lot with over all health.
--Jay
--Jay
Title: Re: BMI restrictions for T?
Post by: King Malachite on October 15, 2013, 08:45:56 PM
Post by: King Malachite on October 15, 2013, 08:45:56 PM
It probably varies depending on the doctor but T does incease the chance for higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, higher chloresteral etc, so with a higher BMI where those risks are already greater, it's something to consider, which is why I want to lose weight before starting T.
Btw congrats on being the first post in the new T section. You've just made history! :)
Btw congrats on being the first post in the new T section. You've just made history! :)
Title: Re: BMI restrictions for T?
Post by: aleon515 on October 16, 2013, 04:11:06 PM
Post by: aleon515 on October 16, 2013, 04:11:06 PM
Quote from: chipper on October 16, 2013, 11:28:54 AM
Jay,
Pre-T my doctor was also concerned about my cholesterol. Have my first cholesterol follow-up since starting testosterone so I'm hopeful for improvement with my cholesterol levels.
You mentioned losing weight... would you attribute the weight loss to a change and diet/ increase in exercise or do you think the testosterone played a role?
I've experienced noticeable weight loss since starting T on October 5th...wondering if it's related to HRT.
It's all attributable to improved diet and more exercise. I'm working with a personal trainer.
You could have weight loss though, it's not typical but I think that your metabolism changes.
--Jay