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we went for a surgical consultation yesterday with Dr. Patel in Celebration, Fl. The visit went well. A little background; he is Gleason 7 (4+3), PSA 4.92, T1c. Doc does not believe there is any spread outside of the prostate. He did suggest losing the belly fat. He is not really big, but has always struggled to lose the belly. We diet healthy and work out almost every day. Doc said it may be metabolic and recommended weight loss drug injections. Anyone else have any experience with this?

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Tall_Allen

The extra fat may actually be a benefit if he opts for radiation.

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maley2711 in reply toTall_Allen

Hmmmmm.....another benefit of ADT before starting RT...gain belly fat?

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Paint_by_Numbers in reply toTall_Allen

Please explain more. I am about to begin RT and want to be in the most optimal condition. All suggestions appreciated.

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Tall_Allen in reply toPaint_by_Numbers

Padding around organs provides some natural protection. I'm not recommending you put on fat intentionally. In fact, the best thing you can do is exercise heavily.

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RunBrianRun

Try intermittent fasting first. If you combine it with a short morning cardio session you’ll soon start to notice the weight drop off.

There are lots of other benefits too.

This recent podcast is worth a listen to get the scientific validation of it.

joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-i...

Obviously speak to your doctor before starting.

Good luck

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cancerfox

If it's metabolic and he does ADT, get ready for even more belly fat. Don't know about weight loss drug injections, but cutting calories and increasing aerobic activities like walking, jogging, bicycling, etc. might help. From the Cleveland Clinic: "To burn belly fat, you need 45 to 60 minutes of high-intensity cardiovascular activity (running, playing soccer or basketball, jumping rope, power-walking, etc.) on most days of the week. You also need to reduce your intake of processed foods, fast foods and alcohol." I would add reducing carbs to this list. 🦊

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USAFproudmom in reply tocancerfox

we already eat healthy and have not had fast food for many years. No alcohol for over 30 years. And he exercises every day-cardio and weight/resistance training. We are fine tuning some things, started the Noom program. It definitely helps because I think when you work out all the time it makes you think you can eat more food. Not always the case-even if it’s good food. He is really sticking to the plan, logging food, etc. Already starting to see results. I think the doc talked about it mostly in regards to post operative incontinence since that is a big concern for my husband. I think losing some of that weight helps with that. His family have all been way overweight so I think there is definitely a hereditary factor.

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JR0912 in reply toUSAFproudmom

I went through the Noom plan last year. It was very helpful as it helps the individual understand the psychology of eating. I was 230 pounds and was 195 when I completed the program about 6 months later. And it wasn't as expensive as other programs I've seen advertised.

It sounds like he has a good workout routine.. One recommendation I would have is to work the lower abs and do ab exercise that involve maintaining long stretched abdominal muscles, especially transverse abs. You can find exercises on YouTube. One thatI have found helpful is Athleanx. He may find that the way he has been doing his ab exercises contributes to an excess stomach fat look. Good luck.

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USAFproudmom in reply toJR0912

Thank, I will let him know. He has been diligent in doing the right things.

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doc1947g

I was 4+3=7 GS and I had ADT(Lupron Depot 45 mg) for 6 months and 20 Rx of VMAT-RT 3Gy = 60 Gy in June 2020. PSA is 0.05 μg/L as of 2 weeks ago and testosterone = 2.1 nmol/L - 60.57 ng/dL

And over the 2 years period I gain 20 kg or 44.1 pounds, mind you I was at 69 kg and now 88.5 kg.

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cancerfox

I put on about 20 pounds thanks to over a year of miserable ADT, so I had to fine tune my diet this year to take it back off. I've lost most of it, but it wasn't easy. Nothing worth doing is. 🦊

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