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[Guest guest]

Thanks for the the thought and advice - wish I'd taken it. You're

absolutely right! That took a lot out of me.

To boot, on the way home I almost became a statistic. A guy who drives

crazier than me almost ran me into a median wall trying to cut across

multiple lanes at about 90 mph - I'm still not sure how I avoided him

and lived to tell about it. Somebody is saving me for a higher

purpose. The swerve jostled my insides a bit. Time to crash (pun

intended) for a while, and pull back on the throttle a bit (longer term).

Understand, I've never been really ill before. This slowing down stuff

will take a bit of getting used to, but my body is sending the message

loud and clear. I'm learning not to be quite so bullheaded, but I've

been this way for almost 58 years. Hopefully I'll survive myself. LOL!

Thanks again,

Lee

[Guest guest]

Lee,

Glad to hear your experience with Dan was a good one. He did

my husband's Heller/Dor last June, and we liked him a lot. Jack's

only problem now is the " dumping sydrome, " but he is learning what he

can't eat (sugar, mainly) or do (drink a lot of liquid with meals),

so he is dealing with that. He has been able to put about 15 pounds

back on (probably due to the beer!). His stomach still looks a

little swollen and feels very hard rather than squishy like mine, but

doesn't hurt. All is all he is MUCH better off as he can swallow

almost anything if it is well-chewed.

Dawn in Atlanta

>

> Hi Andy,

>

> I'm just getting back online myself. I had a lap Heller myotomy with

> Dor fundoplication, just this last Wednesay. Much easier recovery

than

> the hemerroidectomy I had many years ago LOL! Everything seems to be

> functioning as planned. I'm doing well enough that I thought I'd

> overdone it last night, but feel better after sleeping. I lugged a

> suitcase that was probably over my 20lb limit up and down a couple

of

> flights of stairs (I live on the 3rd floor and was by myself). Next

> time I'll split the load and make 2 trips.

>

> Looking back through your posts I see that your story is the closest

> to mine that I've seen so far, although my whole experience is

> compressed into about half the timeframe as yours. Very similar

though.

>

> I'm feeling good, on a soft diet, and things are progressing well.

>

> Thanks for asking! I plan on hanging around here as well. I owe this

> group for enabling my timeframe to be compressed. I would gone the

> " self-heal " route for a while, before I realized that it probably

> (understated) won't happen otherwise.

>

> Got to run - have a seminar to attend in a bit. :-)

>

> Lee

>

[Guest guest]

I am glad that you are doing well. Dr. and his staff are great. I was well taken care of when I had my surgery from him six months ago.

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Hello all,I'm back from the hospital, and I must say that oatmeal never tastedso good! Dr. and his staff did a great job, and I'm stillsuffering from the after effects of the surgery, but I'm feelingbetter hour by hour.My thanks to everyone on this board for sharing your experiences - youhelped me make my final decision to have my operation now instead oflater - good choice. I hope that the others who are going through their surgeries fare welltoo - you are in in my thoughts every day.Lee in Atlanta

[Guest guest]

Hi there!

I have PCOS and although I have carried too much weight in the past I have no

trouble releasing it when I put my mind to it!

Good luck with your journey!

Vicky Roderick

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From: sherbearbunch <sherbearbunch@...>

weightloss

Sent: Sat, 5 December, 2009 14:03:53

Subject: success

Although I haven't lost any weight since I have started these podcast I have had

success. Last night I went to a Christmas party and I didn't come home stuffed

as a turkey I felt wonderful leaving the party. I didn't over indulge at the

dessert table in fact I just grabbed 2 things and left. Before all this I would

have 5-6 different items and would be tempted to go back up for more but would

feel embarrassed and so I wouldn't or I would send my kids up for more. It

wasn't hard to skip. There wasn't anything that I felt like I absolutely had to

have in fact the two things that I did have I didn't really need. (do I hear

REDO!!!!!)

I do have a question. I have a disease that is called PCOS (poly cystic Ovarian

Syndrome. In a nut shell it causes my pituitary Gland not to send the messages

down to my ovaries to release the eggs. Since my pituitary gland doesn't work

properly all the other glands like the thyroid, don't work as well which causes

my metabolism to be extra slow. At first I used this as an excuse. It worked

well for me for several years but I now at the ripe old age of 46 have decided I

need to get my weight under control so I can feel better. have you ever

had a client that has had this problem? I know I can lose weight but I have to

be on a VERY strict diet and exercise schedule to do so. I have decided that I

have A LOT of conflicts of which I am trying to work out. But most of them keep

coming back to reality of my body not working like it should. I do really well

for a time and then I crash because it is or was so hard. I'm hoping with the

things I have

learned in these Pod cast that it will become easier. Thank you for all you

have taught me.

If there is anyone who needs a buddy in Idaho. I could sure use one. Any PCOS

Sisters?

Sherry

Boise, Idaho

[Guest guest]

Hi there!

I have PCOS and although I have carried too much weight in the past I have no

trouble releasing it when I put my mind to it!

Good luck with your journey!

Vicky Roderick

________________________________

From: sherbearbunch <sherbearbunch@...>

weightloss

Sent: Sat, 5 December, 2009 14:03:53

Subject: success

Although I haven't lost any weight since I have started these podcast I have had

success. Last night I went to a Christmas party and I didn't come home stuffed

as a turkey I felt wonderful leaving the party. I didn't over indulge at the

dessert table in fact I just grabbed 2 things and left. Before all this I would

have 5-6 different items and would be tempted to go back up for more but would

feel embarrassed and so I wouldn't or I would send my kids up for more. It

wasn't hard to skip. There wasn't anything that I felt like I absolutely had to

have in fact the two things that I did have I didn't really need. (do I hear

REDO!!!!!)

I do have a question. I have a disease that is called PCOS (poly cystic Ovarian

Syndrome. In a nut shell it causes my pituitary Gland not to send the messages

down to my ovaries to release the eggs. Since my pituitary gland doesn't work

properly all the other glands like the thyroid, don't work as well which causes

my metabolism to be extra slow. At first I used this as an excuse. It worked

well for me for several years but I now at the ripe old age of 46 have decided I

need to get my weight under control so I can feel better. have you ever

had a client that has had this problem? I know I can lose weight but I have to

be on a VERY strict diet and exercise schedule to do so. I have decided that I

have A LOT of conflicts of which I am trying to work out. But most of them keep

coming back to reality of my body not working like it should. I do really well

for a time and then I crash because it is or was so hard. I'm hoping with the

things I have

learned in these Pod cast that it will become easier. Thank you for all you

have taught me.

If there is anyone who needs a buddy in Idaho. I could sure use one. Any PCOS

Sisters?

Sherry

Boise, Idaho

[Guest guest]

That is exactly what I wanted to know - if the physical state followed the

mental state. I guess I am worried about becoming complacent with where I

am instead of kicking it in to lose the 10 - 15 pounds I am over my personal

ideal weight.

My parameters for success were just losing weight and keeping it off with a

doable amount of effort, but you certainly exceed that! Being at peace

instead of complacent or in denial, losing excess weight, and it being a

pleasure is amazing.

Thanks!

On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 10:04 AM, Corinna L Mulligan

<corinna.mulligan@...> wrote:

>

>

> Nettlej - you did not define your parameters of success? I find that I am

> way more at peace with food. It is not nearly as much of a trigger as it

> was. I lost 30 lbs in 2009, which is only about 40% of what I need to,

> but I did it on my terms and it was a pleasure. Freeing, in fact.

>

> The podcasts help you realize your other reasons for eating. As a

> researcher, you likely know how to eat.. if you are still overweight,

> then food is not the solution.

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is exactly what I wanted to know - if the physical state followed the

mental state. I guess I am worried about becoming complacent with where I

am instead of kicking it in to lose the 10 - 15 pounds I am over my personal

ideal weight.

My parameters for success were just losing weight and keeping it off with a

doable amount of effort, but you certainly exceed that! Being at peace

instead of complacent or in denial, losing excess weight, and it being a

pleasure is amazing.

Thanks!

On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 10:04 AM, Corinna L Mulligan

<corinna.mulligan@...> wrote:

>

>

> Nettlej - you did not define your parameters of success? I find that I am

> way more at peace with food. It is not nearly as much of a trigger as it

> was. I lost 30 lbs in 2009, which is only about 40% of what I need to,

> but I did it on my terms and it was a pleasure. Freeing, in fact.

>

> The podcasts help you realize your other reasons for eating. As a

> researcher, you likely know how to eat.. if you are still overweight,

> then food is not the solution.

>

>

[Guest guest]

If I can offer my input, I have found that the physical part came only after I

had cleared my mental state.  I started the podcasts and lost maybe 10 pounds,

but kind of really fast because I only thought I was obeying the podcast

" rules " , but in reality I was afraid to take on such a relaxed mental state for

fear that I would do the same, and then become complacent, and just be happy at

the weight I was, which in my mind was not an option.

Strangely enough, after I gained that weight back and then some during what was

a bit of a bad time... I had a day where I suddenly realized... that I was

happy. More relaxed. More at peace with myself.  I'm not even sure I know

really how it happened only I just became happy to be in my own shoes, or my own

skin, if you will =)

It suddenly became less of a priority for me to " lose weight " especially as

quickly as possible. My priority became just to enjoy myself and take care of

myself.  And hey, wouldn't you know it, weight is coming off just like that.

Slower, but more surely, and in a way it is even more rewarding.

Hope this helps or means anything!

Meg

>

>

> Nettlej - you did not define your parameters of success? I find that I am

> way more at peace with food. It is not nearly as much of a trigger as it

> was. I lost 30 lbs in 2009, which is only about 40% of what I need to,

> but I did it on my terms and it was a pleasure. Freeing, in fact.

>

> The podcasts help you realize your other reasons for eating. As a

> researcher, you likely know how to eat.. if you are still overweight,

> then food is not the solution.

>

>

[Guest guest]

If I can offer my input, I have found that the physical part came only after I

had cleared my mental state.  I started the podcasts and lost maybe 10 pounds,

but kind of really fast because I only thought I was obeying the podcast

" rules " , but in reality I was afraid to take on such a relaxed mental state for

fear that I would do the same, and then become complacent, and just be happy at

the weight I was, which in my mind was not an option.

Strangely enough, after I gained that weight back and then some during what was

a bit of a bad time... I had a day where I suddenly realized... that I was

happy. More relaxed. More at peace with myself.  I'm not even sure I know

really how it happened only I just became happy to be in my own shoes, or my own

skin, if you will =)

It suddenly became less of a priority for me to " lose weight " especially as

quickly as possible. My priority became just to enjoy myself and take care of

myself.  And hey, wouldn't you know it, weight is coming off just like that.

Slower, but more surely, and in a way it is even more rewarding.

Hope this helps or means anything!

Meg

>

>

> Nettlej - you did not define your parameters of success? I find that I am

> way more at peace with food. It is not nearly as much of a trigger as it

> was. I lost 30 lbs in 2009, which is only about 40% of what I need to,

> but I did it on my terms and it was a pleasure. Freeing, in fact.

>

> The podcasts help you realize your other reasons for eating. As a

> researcher, you likely know how to eat.. if you are still overweight,

> then food is not the solution.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I will offer my journey as well. I started listening to IOWL in November 2008.

As of December 2009, I am 65 lbs lighter! I definitely started out with baby

steps. First I started with some exercise, which I do enjoy so that was easy

for me. Then I really worked on my insides. I did do the worksheets and worked

IOWL. Over time I added in lots of water, more exercise, trying new foods, some

calorie counting (which I abandoned over the summer because I was starting to

become obsessed with it), plenty of sleep and striving for more FUN in my life.

The magic bullet was accepting and loving myself, something that I struggled

with my entire life. I loved myself enough at 200 lbs to finally take really

good care of myself. After 25+ years of feeling like a failure because of my

weight I am at peace with my body. Do I still struggle? Of course, but it is

alot less.

>

> From: Jami Nettles <jami.nettles@...>

> Subject: Re: success

> weightloss

> Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 4:21 PM

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> That is exactly what I wanted to know - if the physical state followed

the

>

> mental state. I guess I am worried about becoming complacent with where I

>

> am instead of kicking it in to lose the 10 - 15 pounds I am over my personal

>

> ideal weight.

>

>

>

> My parameters for success were just losing weight and keeping it off with a

>

> doable amount of effort, but you certainly exceed that! Being at peace

>

> instead of complacent or in denial, losing excess weight, and it being a

>

> pleasure is amazing.

>

>

>

> Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Wow, what an inspiration:)  Thanks for sharing!!

 

Tania

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From: AnneS <annestenza@...>

weightloss

Sent: Wed, January 6, 2010 9:41:15 AM

Subject: Re: success

 

I will offer my journey as well. I started listening to IOWL in November 2008.

As of December 2009, I am 65 lbs lighter! I definitely started out with baby

steps. First I started with some exercise, which I do enjoy so that was easy for

me. Then I really worked on my insides. I did do the worksheets and worked IOWL.

Over time I added in lots of water, more exercise, trying new foods, some

calorie counting (which I abandoned over the summer because I was starting to

become obsessed with it), plenty of sleep and striving for more FUN in my life.

The magic bullet was accepting and loving myself, something that I struggled

with my entire life. I loved myself enough at 200 lbs to finally take really

good care of myself. After 25+ years of feeling like a failure because of my

weight I am at peace with my body. Do I still struggle? Of course, but it is

alot less.

>

> From: Jami Nettles <jami.nettles@ ...>

> Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] success

> weightloss @groups. com

> Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 4:21 PM

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> That is exactly what I wanted to know - if the physical state followed the

>

> mental state. I guess I am worried about becoming complacent with where I

>

> am instead of kicking it in to lose the 10 - 15 pounds I am over my personal

>

> ideal weight.

>

>

>

> My parameters for success were just losing weight and keeping it off with a

>

> doable amount of effort, but you certainly exceed that! Being at peace

>

> instead of complacent or in denial, losing excess weight, and it being a

>

> pleasure is amazing.

>

>

>

> Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Hello All!

Thanks for the positive energy!!

It's funny... i just overate... but not exactly like a binge... it was

slower-paced and I enjoyed more and stopped when I started to feel really

full... I hope to accept what is today and not let this ruin my whole day,

evening, week...

It all makes sense. Could have been avoided. On a redo, I would not have

started eating in the first place...

totally grateful for time.

my brother is 20 today. we are having dinner in six hours. of course I would

binge, right?!?!?! my eating disorder likes to distance me, even though I

crave intimacy.

xoxo to you,

ALL

On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Mosier <nickeydette@...>wrote:

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>

> After listening to this morning I prayed for all of us. I prayed

> that we would all have a successful week...mentally, physically, and

> spiritually.

> Happy Monday.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your prayers,

Take care,

Wynn

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After listening to this morning I prayed for all of us. I prayed that

we would all have a successful week...mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Happy Monday.

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your prayers,

Take care,

Wynn

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After listening to this morning I prayed for all of us. I prayed that

we would all have a successful week...mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Happy Monday.

[Guest guest]

, you inspired me to pray for us all to!

I pray that we all dare to dream our most enriching and dazzling dreams in all

aspects of our lives

Namaste, we are all one

On Fri May 28th, 2010 10:17 AM EDT Wayne and Wynn Schneider wrote:

>Thank you for your prayers,

>Take care,

>Wynn

> success

>

>

>After listening to this morning I prayed for all of us. I prayed that

>we would all have a successful week...mentally, physically, and spiritually.

>Happy Monday.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group!

And congratulations on your realization about the " see food " diet.

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From: mr_lecompte <mr_lecompte@...>

weightloss

Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 12:46:12 AM

Subject: Success

As says " You get more out of it, the more you put into it. " Well, I've

been listening for two weeks now, and have just now decided to join the group

and post.

I wanted to celebrate a success, though small, that I had today, that proves

that her techniques work. As has always been my habit, if food was nearby, I

would often eat it, without even thinking about it. This morning I had a banana

for breakfast and grabbed a Fiber Bar on my way out the door to work this

morning, with the intent of eating it when I got a bit hungry later in the

morning. As this bar lay on my desk, I found myself opening it, and then just

as the bar touched my tongue and I was about to take a bite, I asked myself,

" What is my intention for eating this bar right now? " I wasn't hungry, in fact,

I only opened it because it was sitting there. I immediately rewrapped it

without taking that first bite. It was then that I realized that I had made one

of those small continuous improvements in my eating habits and I should

celebrate.

Second, I do have a problem that I am a teacher, so my lunch time is set for me,

I don't get to choose when I get to eat. And now that I am more aware of my

hunger, I find myself not hungry at my prescribed time, so now I ask myself

" What is my intention for eating? " It is so that I can have the energy to be at

my very best for the rest of the day. But instead of just eating my favorite

things, I check in with my body, and eat just what I need to get me through

until the next meal.

Finally, here I am in land, all alone, is there anyone else out there to be

my buddy.

Thanks for listening.

[Guest guest]

Success

Success is speaking

words of praise,

In cheering other people's ways.

In doing just the best you can,

With every task and every plan.

It's silence when

your speech would hurt,

Politeness when your neighbor's curt.

It's deafness when the scandal flows,

And sympathy with others' woes.

It's loyalty when

duty calls,

It's courage when disaster falls.

It's patience when the hours are long,

It's found in laughter and in song.

It's in the silent time of prayer,

In happiness and in despair.

In all of life and nothing less,

We find the thing we call success.

Finally our true potential

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