Quote Originally Posted by _Cathy_ View Post
I need to lose weight ASAP. I'm thinking of taking uppers so I can go without eating for 20 hrs or so But I am afraid that my heart might not be able to take it (I have mitral valve prolapse that was diagnosed in my 20s) Although I was told it's nothing to worry about, I get palpitations all the time. Also my BP is not normal (sometimes I reach 140/90)
2 pounds a week is considered "safe" by some authors.
more than that, you might meet some "complications".