Guest guest Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 - I never really knew what happened to Kendall-just remember reading that things were not looking good for him.I just read at the end of your post he was shaken.If you dont mind my asking, when was this noticed that it happened to him?If you rather not talk about it again I understand. Tonia > > Hi Marie > > I need to jump on the bandwagon for those with weight issues. My GP's > first words at my first appointment after surgery were " I want you to > lose 5 more pounds before your next appointment. " . When I saw him a > year later he said " you've put on 25 pounds! " . At this moment in my > life I really don't care. > > Jo Blauer > Staying at Free Bed Rehabilitation Facility in Grand Rapids > Michigan with Kendrell age 5 months, who was shaken March 16, 2007 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 HEY JENN I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM MEDS..I HAVE EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I KNOW MOST FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS...BUT I GAIN ALOT OF WEIGHT WHILE ON THEM....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 POUNDS DOING NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF PREDNISONE...WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A KILLER FOR WEIGHT. I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER INSTEAD OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE SODIUM..WHICH I USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY HUSBAND AND FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT ALL ELSE IS OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE DOESN'T LIKE WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY IRISH BOTTOM! THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! LOVE YA KATHY G. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I haven't ever understood why fat or overweight is synonymous with unattractive. I feel like I am attractive regardless of my weight. Now don't get me wrong, it has taken years to come to this acceptance of myself. When I come out of this, and I believe I will, and rejoin society I want to love me regardless of my weight. I don't want to suffer my entire life feeling like I should eat less to be more of some else's' ideal woman. I have very exciting plans to go with my daughter to try on school clothes during the week that I have my trial. This will be my only chance before school starts considering I have to wait about a month (hopefully) to get my permanent one. I am so excited about this, I can't stand it. I am still going in my wheelchair because I don't think my endurance is high enough to trot around the mall despite the pain relief. This will be my first trip to the mall in 3+ years!! In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:20:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, KGAVI@... writes: HEY JENN I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM MEDS..I HAVE EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I KNOW MOST FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS...FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS.. THEM....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 POUNDS DOING NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF PREDNISONE..PREDNISONE..<WBR>.WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A KILLE I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER INSTEAD OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE SODIUM..WHICH I USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY HUSBAND AND FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT ALL ELSE IS OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE DOESN'T LIKE WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY IRISH BOTTOM! THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! LOVE YA KATHY G. ************************<WBR>**Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits Read reviews on AOL Autos. (_http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.<WBhttp://a u_ (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017) ) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 You have an excellent point. Trying to lose weight while home bound is setting ourselves up for failure. I simply don't see a reason to beat myself up over being overweight, when physically I feel so poorly already. Eating is one of the few things that I truly enjoy and still have the ability to do well LOL. For me, I think food has always been an addiction. I guess I find comfort in having an excuse to be able to eat what I want without the guilt. I know that I can't fill that void that I feel inside with yummies or candy coat my pain but for those brief minutes when I am eating something that tastes as good as I had anticipated it to be, everything seems like it will be okay. In reading over this post, I realize how ridiculous it must sound to anyone who doesn't have a food addiction or a relationship with food like I do. If you are reading this and thinking that, think about your vice. What is it that you shouldn't do but you enjoy more than you should? Replace my thoughts on food with that vice and imagine being able to enjoy it guilt free. It is pretty amazing. Anyway, I need to stop before you all think I am completely insane LOL. In a message dated 8/4/2008 2:21:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jmatlow@... writes: Friends, I was up to 270 (I weighed 200 when I retired from the Navy), at the peak of my disability. Like many of you, at the worst of it, I was couch bound - I couldn't work, I couldn't (and still can't often) hold a book to read it, etc. So I was limited to sitting at the couch and watching TV and nibbling. With thanks to God, I'm doing better now (before the next storm hits) and my wife and I joined Weight Watchers as well, in the beginning of July. I think it takes feeling better before starting a weight loss program to make it work for those like us. The idea of limiting intake of candy, cookies, etc., when not feeling well is horrid! To all of us out their who are losing weight right now, isn't it great to be a " loser " ? Keep on keepin' on/Jaron --- In _Stimulator@groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator ) , UCJAM1977@.., UC > > I haven't ever understood why fat or overweight is synonymous with > unattractive. I feel like I am attractive regardless of my weight. Now don't get me > wrong, it has taken years to come to this acceptance of myself. When I come > out of this, and I believe I will, and rejoin society I want to love me > regardless of my weight. I don't want to suffer my entire life feeling like I > should eat less to be more of some else's' ideal woman. I have very exciting > plans to go with my daughter to try on school clothes during the week that I > have my trial. This will be my only chance before school starts considering I > have to wait about a month (hopefully) to get my permanent one. I am so > excited about this, I can't stand it. I am still going in my wheelchair because > I don't think my endurance is high enough to trot around the mall despite the > pain relief. This will be my first trip to the mall in 3+ years!! > > > In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:20:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > KGAVI@... writes: > > > > > HEY JENN > > I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM MEDS..I HAVE > EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I KNOW MOST > FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS... FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NAR > NARCOTICS.. > THEM....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR ABOUT 5 > YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 > POUNDS DOING > NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. > > I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF > PREDNISONE.. PREDNI <WBR>.WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A KILLE > > I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER INSTEAD > OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE SODIUM..WHICH > I > USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE > WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! > > AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY HUSBAND AND > FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT ALL ELSE > IS > OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE DOESN'T LIKE > WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY IRISH > BOTTOM! > > THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! > > I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS > ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! > > LOVE YA > KATHY G. > > ************ **** <WBR>**<WBR>*Looking for a car that's sport and fits > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (__http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos._ (http://autos.http//autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.) <_WBhttp://a_ (wbhttp://a/) > u_ > (_http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.<WBhttp://a u_ (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017) ) ) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Wow..Jaron! You should be very proud of yourself....and that was great that your wife joined with you!! Way to go...keep up the great work! I also joined WW...for about the millionth time...lol...but this time, I am sticking to the points as best as I can and have lost 21 pounds in three weeks so far...so I am thrilled with that. I always am my worst enemy and sabotage myself all the time...thank God for my husband...he helps me so much with it...he does the shopping, as it is impossible for me to do it with both legs and my back so bad. He buys a lot of veggies, healthy snacks, and WW treats. I really hate hate, hate, hate water....did you guys get the hint that I don't like water...lol....but now that I am drinking it I truly think this is a big helper...it fulls you when you are hungry in between meals and if I am really stressed, I just chug a whole bottle down...instead of a ton of cookies. I know...no taste comparison...but I am so tired of being this fat!!!! The meds are a killer for me also....I know most folks lose weight on narcotics...but my weirdo body gains it...about 10 years ago I was on MsContin....when I was weaned off of it, I lost almost 100 pounds in a bout three to four months with doing nothing differently!! I also have severe asthma, for which I have been intubated now three times. When I have a flare, I must immediately start taking Prednisone , which just piles the weight on. I do like to breath...no actually I love to breath...so I will have to take it, I guess. I applaud anyone who tries to improve themselves...but most especially folks who have physical problems that make it even harder....not an excuse...but a real reason that makes it harder..not impossible I have found out recently. I wish pain free days for us all and sleep-filled nights. Gentle Hugs to all, Kathy G. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Friends, I was up to 270 (I weighed 200 when I retired from the Navy), at the peak of my disability. Like many of you, at the worst of it, I was couch bound - I couldn't work, I couldn't (and still can't often) hold a book to read it, etc. So I was limited to sitting at the couch and watching TV and nibbling. With thanks to God, I'm doing better now (before the next storm hits) and my wife and I joined Weight Watchers as well, in the beginning of July. I think it takes feeling better before starting a weight loss program to make it work for those like us. The idea of limiting intake of candy, cookies, etc., when not feeling well is horrid! To all of us out their who are losing weight right now, isn't it great to be a " loser " ? Keep on keepin' on/Jaron > > I haven't ever understood why fat or overweight is synonymous with > unattractive. I feel like I am attractive regardless of my weight. Now don't get me > wrong, it has taken years to come to this acceptance of myself. When I come > out of this, and I believe I will, and rejoin society I want to love me > regardless of my weight. I don't want to suffer my entire life feeling like I > should eat less to be more of some else's' ideal woman. I have very exciting > plans to go with my daughter to try on school clothes during the week that I > have my trial. This will be my only chance before school starts considering I > have to wait about a month (hopefully) to get my permanent one. I am so > excited about this, I can't stand it. I am still going in my wheelchair because > I don't think my endurance is high enough to trot around the mall despite the > pain relief. This will be my first trip to the mall in 3+ years!! > > > In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:20:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > KGAVI@... writes: > > > > > HEY JENN > > I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM MEDS..I HAVE > EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I KNOW MOST > FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS...FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG > NARCOTICS.. > THEM....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR ABOUT 5 > YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 > POUNDS DOING > NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. > > I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF > PREDNISONE..PREDNISONE..<WBR>.WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A KILLE > > I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER INSTEAD > OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE SODIUM..WHICH > I > USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE > WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! > > AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY HUSBAND AND > FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT ALL ELSE > IS > OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE DOESN'T LIKE > WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY IRISH > BOTTOM! > > THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! > > I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS > ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! > > LOVE YA > KATHY G. > > ************************<WBR>**Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (_http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.<WBhttp://a > u_ > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017) ) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 HEY JENN! YOU CERTAINLY DO NOT SOUND REDICULOUS!!! I THINK THAT EVERYONE CAN UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU ARE COMING FROM...WHETHER THEIR " ADDICTION " IS FOOD OR ANOTHER TYPE. MY WEIGHT WATCHERS LEADER IS A GREAT, GREAT LADY. SHE HAS TOLD ME THAT ADDICTION TO FOOD IS SO HARD...SINCE WE NEED FOOD TO LIVE...AND IT IS EVERYWHERE....IN OUR HOMES, IN THE MALL....NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO....THERE IS FOOD. YOU MADE ALOT OF GREAT POINTS, JENN! YOU DON'T NEED TO SECOND GUESS YOURSELF HERE, HON. WE ARE ALL HERE FOR YOU!! LOVE YA KATHY G. PA **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 WAY TO GO, JENN!!! GOOD LUCK ON YOUR OUTING TO THE MALL. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BENCHES AND THE FOOD COURTS...GET A WATER OR A SODA AND JUST SIT DOWN FOR A WHILE. I HAVE A WALKER WHERE I CAN SIT ON IT IF I GET TIRED...MAYBE THIS COULD HELP YOU OUT WITH OUTINGS. WAY TO GO, JENN!!! LOVE, KATHY G. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I also have meds that pack on the lbs. How unfair is that? We deal with horrible pain everyday and also have to worry about the pounds just magically appearing ..... lovely!!!   Jill Boston Re: Weight HEY JENN I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM MEDS..I HAVE EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I KNOW MOST FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS... BUT I GAIN ALOT OF WEIGHT WHILE ON THEM....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 POUNDS DOING NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF PREDNISONE.. .WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A KILLER FOR WEIGHT. I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER INSTEAD OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE SODIUM..WHICH I USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON....BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY HUSBAND AND FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT ALL ELSE IS OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE DOESN'T LIKE WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY IRISH BOTTOM! THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! LOVE YA KATHY G. ************ **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I thought that my eating comfort food was all in my head. But... my doc told me that they have done studies and when you eat comfort food it actually releases serotonin's in your body that make you feel better. So, I was glad that I was not going crazy because when I am in pain and depressed and eating something actually makes me feel better than heck I am eating away. But my sugars are too high now ( thanks to the eating away LOL ) so that is why I am doing the South Beach Diet.   Jill Boston  Re: Re: Weight You have an excellent point. Trying to lose weight while home bound is setting ourselves up for failure. I simply don't see a reason to beat myself up over being overweight, when physically I feel so poorly already. Eating is one of the few things that I truly enjoy and still have the ability to do well LOL. For me, I think food has always been an addiction. I guess I find comfort in having an excuse to be able to eat what I want without the guilt. I know that I can't fill that void that I feel inside with yummies or candy coat my pain but for those brief minutes when I am eating something that tastes as good as I had anticipated it to be, everything seems like it will be okay. In reading over this post, I realize how ridiculous it must sound to anyone who doesn't have a food addiction or a relationship with food like I do. If you are reading this and thinking that, think about your vice. What is it that you shouldn't do but you enjoy more than you should? Replace my thoughts on food with that vice and imagine being able to enjoy it guilt free. It is pretty amazing. Anyway, I need to stop before you all think I am completely insane LOL. In a message dated 8/4/2008 2:21:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jmatlow (DOT) com writes: Friends, I was up to 270 (I weighed 200 when I retired from the Navy), at the peak of my disability. Like many of you, at the worst of it, I was couch bound - I couldn't work, I couldn't (and still can't often) hold a book to read it, etc. So I was limited to sitting at the couch and watching TV and nibbling. With thanks to God, I'm doing better now (before the next storm hits) and my wife and I joined Weight Watchers as well, in the beginning of July. I think it takes feeling better before starting a weight loss program to make it work for those like us. The idea of limiting intake of candy, cookies, etc., when not feeling well is horrid! To all of us out their who are losing weight right now, isn't it great to be a " loser " ? Keep on keepin' on/Jaron --- In _Stimulator@ groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator@gro ups.com) , UCJAM1977@.. , UC > > I haven't ever understood why fat or overweight is synonymous with > unattractive. I feel like I am attractive regardless of my weight. Now don't get me > wrong, it has taken years to come to this acceptance of myself. When I come > out of this, and I believe I will, and rejoin society I want to love me > regardless of my weight. I don't want to suffer my entire life feeling like I > should eat less to be more of some else's' ideal woman. I have very exciting > plans to go with my daughter to try on school clothes during the week that I > have my trial. This will be my only chance before school starts considering I > have to wait about a month (hopefully) to get my permanent one. I am so > excited about this, I can't stand it. I am still going in my wheelchair because > I don't think my endurance is high enough to trot around the mall despite the > pain relief. This will be my first trip to the mall in 3+ years!! > > > In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:20:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > KGAVI@... writes: > > > > > HEY JENN > > I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM MEDS..I HAVE > EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I KNOW MOST > FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS... FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NAR > NARCOTICS.. > THEM.....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR ABOUT 5 > YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 > POUNDS DOING > NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. > > I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF > PREDNISONE.. PREDNI <WBR>.WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A KILLE > > I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER INSTEAD > OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE SODIUM..WHICH > I > USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE > WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! > > AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY HUSBAND AND > FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT ALL ELSE > IS > OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE DOESN'T LIKE > WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY IRISH > BOTTOM! > > THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! > > I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS > ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! > > LOVE YA > KATHY G. > > ************ **** <WBR>**<WBR> *Looking for a car that's sport and fits > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (__http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. _ (http://autos. http//autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos.) <_WBhttp://a_ (wbhttp://a/) > u_ > (_http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos.<WBhttp://a u_ (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017) ) ) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I had my blood work done about 6 months ago but I wonder how fast all the levels in body can change when it is faced with a complete lack of physical activity. I go back tomorrow and I think I will ask to have them done again. Insurance companies don't like to do testing anymore than they have to, so this might be a problem. In a message dated 8/5/2008 5:35:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mike2boys@... writes: I am on high blood pressure medicine high colestrol medicine all this begin 1 year ago my tryclirides was 1130 way to high Mike group owner- -- In _Stimulator@groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator ) , Jill Clement <clemhoff1111@cle> wrote: > > I thought that my eating comfort food was all in my head. But... my doc told me that they have done studies and when you eat comfort food it actually releases serotonin's in your body that make you feel better. So, I was glad that I was not going crazy because when I am in pain and depressed and eating something actually makes me feel better than heck I am eating away. But my sugars are too high now ( thanks to the eating away LOL ) so that is why I am doing the South Beach Diet. > Jill Boston > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: " UCJAM1977@. From: " <UCJAM1977@.UC> > _Stimulator@groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator ) > Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 3:32:23 PM > Subject: Re: Re: Weight > > > You have an excellent point. Trying to lose weight while home bound is > setting ourselves up for failure. I simply don't see a reason to beat myself up > over being overweight, when physically I feel so poorly already. Eating is > one of the few things that I truly enjoy and still have the ability to do well > LOL. For me, I think food has always been an addiction. I guess I find > comfort in having an excuse to be able to eat what I want without the guilt. I > know that I can't fill that void that I feel inside with yummies or candy > coat my pain but for those brief minutes when I am eating something that tastes > as good as I had anticipated it to be, everything seems like it will be okay. > In reading over this post, I realize how ridiculous it must sound to anyone > who doesn't have a food addiction or a relationship with food like I do. If > you are reading this and thinking that, think about your vice. What is it > that you shouldn't do but you enjoy more than you should? Replace my thoughts > on food with that vice and imagine being able to enjoy it guilt free. It is > pretty amazing. Anyway, I need to stop before you all think I am completely > insane LOL. > > > In a message dated 8/4/2008 2:21:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jmatlow (DOT) com writes: > > Friends, I was up to 270 (I weighed 200 when I retired from the Navy), > at the peak of my disability. Like many of you, at the worst of it, I > was couch bound - I couldn't work, I couldn't (and still can't often) > hold a book to read it, etc. So I was limited to sitting at the couch > and watching TV and nibbling. > > With thanks to God, I'm doing better now (before the next storm hits) > and my wife and I joined Weight Watchers as well, in the beginning of > July. I think it takes feeling better before starting a weight loss > program to make it work for those like us. The idea of limiting > intake of candy, cookies, etc., when not feeling well is horrid! > > To all of us out their who are losing weight right now, isn't it great > to be a " loser " ? > > Keep on keepin' on/Jaron > > --- In _Stimulator@ groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator@ --- In _ ups.com) , > UCJAM1977@ , UC > > > > I haven't ever understood why fat or overweight is synonymous with > > unattractive. I feel like I am attractive regardless of my weight. > Now don't get me > > wrong, it has taken years to come to this acceptance of myself. > When I come > > out of this, and I believe I will, and rejoin society I want to > love me > > regardless of my weight. I don't want to suffer my entire life > feeling like I > > should eat less to be more of some else's' ideal woman. I have > very exciting > > plans to go with my daughter to try on school clothes during the > week that I > > have my trial. This will be my only chance before school starts > considering I > > have to wait about a month (hopefully) to get my permanent one. I > am so > > excited about this, I can't stand it. I am still going in my > wheelchair because > > I don't think my endurance is high enough to trot around the mall > despite the > > pain relief. This will be my first trip to the mall in 3+ years!! > > > > > > In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:20:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > > KGAVI@ writes: > > > > > > > > > > HEY JENN > > > > I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM > MEDS..I HAVE > > EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I > KNOW MOST > > FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS... FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NAR > > NARCOTICS.. > > THEM.....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR > ABOUT 5 > > YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 > > POUNDS DOING > > NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. > > > > I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF > > PREDNISONE.. PREDNI <WBR>.WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A > KILLE > > > > I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER > INSTEAD > > OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE > SODIUM..WHICH > > I > > USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE > > WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! > > > > AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY > HUSBAND AND > > FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT > ALL ELSE > > IS > > OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE > DOESN'T LIKE > > WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY > IRISH > > BOTTOM! > > > > THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! > > > > I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS > > ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! > > > > LOVE YA > > KATHY G. > > > > ************ **** <WBR>**<WBR> *Looking for a car that's sport > and fits > > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > > > (___http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _ > (_http://autos._ (http://autos./) http//autos. _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) ) <__WBhttp://a__'>http://a__ (wbhttp://a_/'>http://a_/) > (_wbhttp://a/_'>http://a/_ (wbhttp://a/) ) > > u_ > > > (__http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) <_WBhttp://a_ (wbhttp://a/) > u_ > (_http://autos._ (http://autos./) aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017) ) > ) > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************ ************ <WBR>**Looking for a car that's sporty, fu > budget? > > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > > > (__http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) _http://autos._ (http://autos./) <_WBhttp://a_ (wbhttp://a/) > u_ > (_http://autos._ (http://autos./) aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017) > ) > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ************ **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (_http://autos._ (http://autos./) aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017 ) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? 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Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I have the same issues with the same meds. That and I just like to eat too = ) In a message dated 8/5/2008 9:07:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jomaylpn@... writes: I gained about 25 pounds when I took the pain meds. Lost that and then some after the scs was implanted. Part of the wight gain was that I had to eat more because if not the meds hurt my stomach. The Methadone kept me nauseated. I took Phenergen and that knocked me out so the inactivity was even greater. From: _UCJAM1977@..._ (mailto:UCJAM1977@...) <_UCJAM1977@..._ (mailto:UCJAM1977@...) > Subject: Weight _Stimulator@groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator ) Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008, 6:10 PM I know that some of you have been suffering for as long as you can remember, extending 20+ years. I am curious to know about weight gain, loss, and other fluctuations since you have gotten RSD (or your illness/disease. ) My weight has gone up and down significantly over the years but since this last flare up that left me essentially house-ridden, I have gained 25-30 pounds. The gain is partially because of my complete lack of exercise and partially because I seek out " comfort " foods when I get discouraged or down. I know the extra weight makes it more difficult on my body but eating is one of the few joys that I can still control. As far as appearance goes, I am not concerned with the extra weight. My " circle " is very small and filled with only very accepting, non-judgmental people and therefore the weight is of little concern as far as that goes. I do think that once I am able to go back out into the world and start buying clothes and interacting with people outside of my circle, it might become an issue to me. I don't have a particular point to make but I thought that this might be an interesting topic for us all to discuss. Hope you guys think so too, I would like to hear you all " weigh-in " on this HEHE! = ) ************ **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (_http://autos._ (http://autos./) aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017 ) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I am on high blood pressure medicine high colestrol medicine all this begin 1 year ago my tryclirides was 1130 way to high Mike group owner- -- In Stimulator , Jill Clement <clemhoff1111@...> wrote: > > I thought that my eating comfort food was all in my head. But... my doc told me that they have done studies and when you eat comfort food it actually releases serotonin's in your body that make you feel better. So, I was glad that I was not going crazy because when I am in pain and depressed and eating something actually makes me feel better than heck I am eating away. But my sugars are too high now ( thanks to the eating away LOL ) so that is why I am doing the South Beach Diet.   > Jill Boston > >  > > > Re: Re: Weight > > > You have an excellent point. Trying to lose weight while home bound is > setting ourselves up for failure. I simply don't see a reason to beat myself up > over being overweight, when physically I feel so poorly already. Eating is > one of the few things that I truly enjoy and still have the ability to do well > LOL. For me, I think food has always been an addiction. I guess I find > comfort in having an excuse to be able to eat what I want without the guilt. I > know that I can't fill that void that I feel inside with yummies or candy > coat my pain but for those brief minutes when I am eating something that tastes > as good as I had anticipated it to be, everything seems like it will be okay. > In reading over this post, I realize how ridiculous it must sound to anyone > who doesn't have a food addiction or a relationship with food like I do. If > you are reading this and thinking that, think about your vice. What is it > that you shouldn't do but you enjoy more than you should? Replace my thoughts > on food with that vice and imagine being able to enjoy it guilt free. It is > pretty amazing. Anyway, I need to stop before you all think I am completely > insane LOL. > > > In a message dated 8/4/2008 2:21:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jmatlow (DOT) com writes: > > Friends, I was up to 270 (I weighed 200 when I retired from the Navy), > at the peak of my disability. Like many of you, at the worst of it, I > was couch bound - I couldn't work, I couldn't (and still can't often) > hold a book to read it, etc. So I was limited to sitting at the couch > and watching TV and nibbling. > > With thanks to God, I'm doing better now (before the next storm hits) > and my wife and I joined Weight Watchers as well, in the beginning of > July. I think it takes feeling better before starting a weight loss > program to make it work for those like us. The idea of limiting > intake of candy, cookies, etc., when not feeling well is horrid! > > To all of us out their who are losing weight right now, isn't it great > to be a " loser " ? > > Keep on keepin' on/Jaron > > --- In _Stimulator@ groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator@gro ups.com) , > UCJAM1977@ , UC > > > > I haven't ever understood why fat or overweight is synonymous with > > unattractive. I feel like I am attractive regardless of my weight. > Now don't get me > > wrong, it has taken years to come to this acceptance of myself. > When I come > > out of this, and I believe I will, and rejoin society I want to > love me > > regardless of my weight. I don't want to suffer my entire life > feeling like I > > should eat less to be more of some else's' ideal woman. I have > very exciting > > plans to go with my daughter to try on school clothes during the > week that I > > have my trial. This will be my only chance before school starts > considering I > > have to wait about a month (hopefully) to get my permanent one. I > am so > > excited about this, I can't stand it. I am still going in my > wheelchair because > > I don't think my endurance is high enough to trot around the mall > despite the > > pain relief. This will be my first trip to the mall in 3+ years!! > > > > > > In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:20:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > > KGAVI@ writes: > > > > > > > > > > HEY JENN > > > > I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM > MEDS..I HAVE > > EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I > KNOW MOST > > FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS... FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NAR > > NARCOTICS.. > > THEM.....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR > ABOUT 5 > > YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 > > POUNDS DOING > > NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. > > > > I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF > > PREDNISONE.. PREDNI <WBR>.WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A > KILLE > > > > I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER > INSTEAD > > OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE > SODIUM..WHICH > > I > > USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE > > WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! > > > > AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY > HUSBAND AND > > FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT > ALL ELSE > > IS > > OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE > DOESN'T LIKE > > WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY > IRISH > > BOTTOM! > > > > THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! > > > > I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS > > ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! > > > > LOVE YA > > KATHY G. > > > > ************ **** <WBR>**<WBR> *Looking for a car that's sport > and fits > > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > > > (__http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. _ > (http://autos. http//autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos.) <_WBhttp://a_ > (wbhttp://a/) > > u_ > > > (_http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos.<WBhttp://a > u_ > (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017) ) > ) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I gained about 25 pounds when I took the pain meds. Lost that and then some after the scs was implanted. Part of the wight gain was that I had to eat more because if not the meds hurt my stomach. The Methadone kept me nauseated. I took Phenergen and that knocked me out so the inactivity was even greater. From: UCJAM1977@... <UCJAM1977@...> Subject: Weight Stimulator Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008, 6:10 PM I know that some of you have been suffering for as long as you can remember, extending 20+ years. I am curious to know about weight gain, loss, and other fluctuations since you have gotten RSD (or your illness/disease. ) My weight has gone up and down significantly over the years but since this last flare up that left me essentially house-ridden, I have gained 25-30 pounds. The gain is partially because of my complete lack of exercise and partially because I seek out " comfort " foods when I get discouraged or down. I know the extra weight makes it more difficult on my body but eating is one of the few joys that I can still control. As far as appearance goes, I am not concerned with the extra weight. My " circle " is very small and filled with only very accepting, non-judgmental people and therefore the weight is of little concern as far as that goes. I do think that once I am able to go back out into the world and start buying clothes and interacting with people outside of my circle, it might become an issue to me. I don't have a particular point to make but I thought that this might be an interesting topic for us all to discuss. Hope you guys think so too, I would like to hear you all " weigh-in " on this HEHE! = ) ************ **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 HEY SUE! YOU MAKE SUCH A GREAT POINT....SOME OF THE MEDS CAN ABSOLUTLEY EFFECT THE CHOLESTEROL AND THE THYROID CAN SURELY CAUSE WEIGHT PROBLEMS. I UNFORTUNATLEY, HAVE THYROID DISORDER WHICH MAKES IT EVEN HARDER TO LOSE WEIGHT...OF COURSE IT CAN'T BE THAT ONE...OH NO!!! LOL HOW ARE THINGS WITH YOU...I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING OKAY TONIGHT. GENTLE HUGS TO YOU AND ALL, KATHY G. PA **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 HYE JILL!!! NO,YOU ARE NOT CRAZY...I THINK WE ALL CAN ATTEST TO THAT AT LEAST ONE TIME IN OUR LIVES...HUH, GANG????!?! MY AUNT DID THE SOUTH BEACH DIET AND LOST ALMOST 65 POUNDS....SO THE BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!! I HOPE IT HELPS YOU. WAY TO GO FOR TRYING IT! I REALLY UNDERSTAND THE WEIGHT BATTLES, AS THE WEIGHT THAT OTHER LOSE, I SWEAR JUMPS ONTO MY FAT BONES!!!! LOL I REALLY DO BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WHO BATTLES WITH WEIGHT AND TRIES TO LOSE IT HAS SUCH INNER STRENGTH...WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE...YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO TRY...SO KEEP PLUGGIN ALONG AND WE ALL WILL DO IT ONE DAY!!!! GENTLE HUGS TO ALL, KATHY G. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 HEY ALL!!! I AGREE SO MUCH WITH JARON...WHEN HE STATES ABOUT BEING COUCH POTATOES....IT IS HARD. ONE THING THAT I HAVE DONE SINCE JOINING WW...IS WHEN I GET A BIG BAG OF PRETZELS...OR FAT FREE PRINGLES, OR ANY FRUIT..OR WHATEVER....I FIND OUT THE SERVING AND COUNT THEM OUT AND PLACE THEM INTO SMALL SANDWHICH BAGS. WHEN THE SERVING IS DONE..I AM DONE... I WAS SO SURPRISED WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT EVEN FRUIT...EVEN THOUGH IT IS SO GOOD FOR ME, HAS A TON OF SUGAR, SO I NEED TO WATCH MY SUGARS WITH THE FRUIT AND STILL COUNT A SERVING OUT. WHEN WE GO TO THE MOVIES...WHICH IS VERY INFREQUENTLY SINCE SITTING FOR THAT LONG KILLS MY BACK....EVEN BEING IN THE COMFORTABLE WHEELCHAIR THAT I HAVE....I BRING A BIG POCKETBOOK AND BRING IN SERVING SIZES OF FRUIT, PRETZELS AND FAT FREE PRINGLES...WHICH ON WW IS 14 PRINGLES FOR ONLY 1 PONT!!!! THANKS TO ALL FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE WEIGHT LOSS. YOU ALL MEAN SO MUCH TO MIKE AND I. I FEEL SO HONORED TO KNOW YOU GUYS AND HEAR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, HOPES AND DREAMS. I LOVE TO SHARE MINE WITH YOU AS WELL. I WISH FOR US ALL PAIN FREE DAYS AND SLEEP-FILLED NIGHTS, GENTLE HUGS TO ALL, KATHY G. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Re: Re: Weight > > > You have an excellent point. Trying to lose weight while home bound is > setting ourselves up for failure. I simply don't see a reason to beat myself up > over being overweight, when physically I feel so poorly already. Eating is > one of the few things that I truly enjoy and still have the ability to do well > LOL. For me, I think food has always been an addiction. I guess I find > comfort in having an excuse to be able to eat what I want without the guilt. I > know that I can't fill that void that I feel inside with yummies or candy > coat my pain but for those brief minutes when I am eating something that tastes > as good as I had anticipated it to be, everything seems like it will be okay. > In reading over this post, I realize how ridiculous it must sound to anyone > who doesn't have a food addiction or a relationship with food like I do. If > you are reading this and thinking that, think about your vice. What is it > that you shouldn't do but you enjoy more than you should? Replace my thoughts > on food with that vice and imagine being able to enjoy it guilt free. It is > pretty amazing. Anyway, I need to stop before you all think I am completely > insane LOL. > > > In a message dated 8/4/2008 2:21:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jmatlow (DOT) com writes: > > Friends, I was up to 270 (I weighed 200 when I retired from the Navy), > at the peak of my disability. Like many of you, at the worst of it, I > was couch bound - I couldn't work, I couldn't (and still can't often) > hold a book to read it, etc. So I was limited to sitting at the couch > and watching TV and nibbling. > > With thanks to God, I'm doing better now (before the next storm hits) > and my wife and I joined Weight Watchers as well, in the beginning of > July. I think it takes feeling better before starting a weight loss > program to make it work for those like us. The idea of limiting > intake of candy, cookies, etc., when not feeling well is horrid! > > To all of us out their who are losing weight right now, isn't it great > to be a " loser " ? > > Keep on keepin' on/Jaron > > --- In _Stimulator@ groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator@gro ups.com) , > UCJAM1977@ , UC > > > > I haven't ever understood why fat or overweight is synonymous with > > unattractive. I feel like I am attractive regardless of my weight. > Now don't get me > > wrong, it has taken years to come to this acceptance of myself. > When I come > > out of this, and I believe I will, and rejoin society I want to > love me > > regardless of my weight. I don't want to suffer my entire life > feeling like I > > should eat less to be more of some else's' ideal woman. I have > very exciting > > plans to go with my daughter to try on school clothes during the > week that I > > have my trial. This will be my only chance before school starts > considering I > > have to wait about a month (hopefully) to get my permanent one. I > am so > > excited about this, I can't stand it. I am still going in my > wheelchair because > > I don't think my endurance is high enough to trot around the mall > despite the > > pain relief. This will be my first trip to the mall in 3+ years!! > > > > > > In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:20:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > > KGAVI@ writes: > > > > > > > > > > HEY JENN > > > > I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM > MEDS..I HAVE > > EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I > KNOW MOST > > FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS... FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NAR > > NARCOTICS.. > > THEM.....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR > ABOUT 5 > > YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 > > POUNDS DOING > > NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. > > > > I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF > > PREDNISONE.. PREDNI <WBR>.WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A > KILLE > > > > I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER > INSTEAD > > OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE > SODIUM..WHICH > > I > > USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE > > WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! > > > > AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY > HUSBAND AND > > FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT > ALL ELSE > > IS > > OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE > DOESN'T LIKE > > WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY > IRISH > > BOTTOM! > > > > THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! > > > > I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS > > ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! > > > > LOVE YA > > KATHY G. > > > > ************ **** <WBR>**<WBR> *Looking for a car that's sport > and fits > > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > > > (__http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. _ > (http://autos. http//autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos.) <_WBhttp://a_ > (wbhttp://a/) > > u_ > > > (_http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos.<WBhttp://a > u_ > (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017) ) > ) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Mike Do you know if the cholesterol and tryglicirides could be from the med. or the thryoid. Never had a problem until now. Thanks Sue C. Re: Re: Weight > > > You have an excellent point. Trying to lose weight while home bound is > setting ourselves up for failure. I simply don't see a reason to beat myself up > over being overweight, when physically I feel so poorly already. Eating is > one of the few things that I truly enjoy and still have the ability to do well > LOL. For me, I think food has always been an addiction. I guess I find > comfort in having an excuse to be able to eat what I want without the guilt. I > know that I can't fill that void that I feel inside with yummies or candy > coat my pain but for those brief minutes when I am eating something that tastes > as good as I had anticipated it to be, everything seems like it will be okay. > In reading over this post, I realize how ridiculous it must sound to anyone > who doesn't have a food addiction or a relationship with food like I do. If > you are reading this and thinking that, think about your vice. What is it > that you shouldn't do but you enjoy more than you should? Replace my thoughts > on food with that vice and imagine being able to enjoy it guilt free. It is > pretty amazing. Anyway, I need to stop before you all think I am completely > insane LOL. > > > In a message dated 8/4/2008 2:21:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jmatlow (DOT) com writes: > > Friends, I was up to 270 (I weighed 200 when I retired from the Navy), > at the peak of my disability. Like many of you, at the worst of it, I > was couch bound - I couldn't work, I couldn't (and still can't often) > hold a book to read it, etc. So I was limited to sitting at the couch > and watching TV and nibbling. > > With thanks to God, I'm doing better now (before the next storm hits) > and my wife and I joined Weight Watchers as well, in the beginning of > July. I think it takes feeling better before starting a weight loss > program to make it work for those like us. The idea of limiting > intake of candy, cookies, etc., when not feeling well is horrid! > > To all of us out their who are losing weight right now, isn't it great > to be a " loser " ? > > Keep on keepin' on/Jaron > > --- In _Stimulator@ groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator@gro ups.com) , > UCJAM1977@ , UC > > > > I haven't ever understood why fat or overweight is synonymous with > > unattractive. I feel like I am attractive regardless of my weight. > Now don't get me > > wrong, it has taken years to come to this acceptance of myself. > When I come > > out of this, and I believe I will, and rejoin society I want to > love me > > regardless of my weight. I don't want to suffer my entire life > feeling like I > > should eat less to be more of some else's' ideal woman. I have > very exciting > > plans to go with my daughter to try on school clothes during the > week that I > > have my trial. This will be my only chance before school starts > considering I > > have to wait about a month (hopefully) to get my permanent one. I > am so > > excited about this, I can't stand it. I am still going in my > wheelchair because > > I don't think my endurance is high enough to trot around the mall > despite the > > pain relief. This will be my first trip to the mall in 3+ years!! > > > > > > In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:20:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > > KGAVI@ writes: > > > > > > > > > > HEY JENN > > > > I HAVE GAINED OVE 200 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2 YEARS...MOSTLY FROM > MEDS..I HAVE > > EXTREMELY SEVERE RSD AND AM TAKING MEDS THAT PUT WEIGHT ON ME...I > KNOW MOST > > FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NARCOTICS... FOLKS LOSE WEIGHT ON STRONG NAR > > NARCOTICS.. > > THEM.....ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I STOPPED MSCONTIN AFTER TAKING IT FOR > ABOUT 5 > > YEARS...SLOWLY I WAS WEANED OFF OF IT...AND IN ABOUT 5 MONTHS LOST 100 > > POUNDS DOING > > NOTHING DIFFERENT THAN I WAS BEFORE. > > > > I ALSO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE ASTHMA...I AM CONSTANTLY ON AND OFF > > PREDNISONE.. PREDNI <WBR>.WHICH IS A GREAT DRUG FOR ASHTMA BUT A > KILLE > > > > I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS AND NOW DRINK A TON OF WATER > INSTEAD > > OF DIET SODA...EVEN THE DIET SODA IS BAD FOR US DUE TO ALL THE > SODIUM..WHICH > > I > > USED TO COUNCIL MY PATIENTS ON...BUT I AM MY WORST PATIENT!!! IN THREE > > WEEKS, I HAVE LOST 21 POUNDS SO FAR...SO I WILL KEEP TRYING! > > > > AS FOR NOW, THERE IS NOT MUCH I CANDO ABOUT THE WEIGHT AND MY > HUSBAND AND > > FAMILYU AND FRIENDS LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM ...I HATE THE MIRRORS..BUT > ALL ELSE > > IS > > OKAY..I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT FOR MYSELF NO ONE ELSE...IF ANYONE > DOESN'T LIKE > > WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ..THEY DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AND CAN KISS MY > IRISH > > BOTTOM! > > > > THANKS FOR THE SUBJECT...YOU ARE BRAVE FOR BRINGING IT UP, JENN!!! > > > > I HAVEN'T MEANT YOU IN PERSON...BUT I THINK THAT YOUR HEART WEIGHS > > ALOT...YOU ARE A REAL GEM! > > > > LOVE YA > > KATHY G. > > > > ************ **** <WBR>**<WBR> *Looking for a car that's sport > and fits > > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > > > (__http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. _ > (http://autos. http//autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos.) <_WBhttp://a_ > (wbhttp://a/) > > u_ > > > (_http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos. http://autos.<WBhttp://a > u_ > (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017) ) > ) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thanks Kathy. Jill : ) Re: Re: Weight HYE JILL!!! NO,YOU ARE NOT CRAZY...I THINK WE ALL CAN ATTEST TO THAT AT LEAST ONE TIME IN OUR LIVES...HUH, GANG????!?! MY AUNT DID THE SOUTH BEACH DIET AND LOST ALMOST 65 POUNDS....SO THE BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!! I HOPE IT HELPS YOU. WAY TO GO FOR TRYING IT! I REALLY UNDERSTAND THE WEIGHT BATTLES, AS THE WEIGHT THAT OTHER LOSE, I SWEAR JUMPS ONTO MY FAT BONES!!!! LOL I REALLY DO BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WHO BATTLES WITH WEIGHT AND TRIES TO LOSE IT HAS SUCH INNER STRENGTH...WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE...YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO TRY...SO KEEP PLUGGIN ALONG AND WE ALL WILL DO IT ONE DAY!!!! GENTLE HUGS TO ALL, KATHY G. ************ **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Sue, Medications and/or thyroid problems have nothing to do with your cholesterol or tryglycerides. Those problems, unfortunately, are directly related to what you eat. Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 For me, accepting the weight made it a lot easier to cope with the gain.? I think I have an advantage here though because my circle of friends is very small and I live out in the country, so nobody around here is that preoccupied with their appearance.? That's not to say that we don't talk about it, but it is nothing like when I was working and one wrong hair out of place led to days of ridicule (yes, I'm exaggerating) weight I've also put on weight. I've put on about 30 pounds. In my case, I think it's a combination of the meds and my thyroid. I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The problem is I can't get in to see an endocrenodegist.. I've called 5 and they are all booked up for months. The earliest I can get in is the end of Sept. (another good topic for another time). Not being as active as I was doesn't help, I was an avid walker before my injury, I try to walk when I feel up to it. Now I'm just so tired I'm not up to doing too much at all. I'm not eating much, have lost my appetite, yet I'm gaining weight. The weight came on me suddenly, and I can't lose it I don't feel comfortable, I always feel so bloated. There are days that my legs and ankles are so swollen lately, that it hurts to stand on them, making it very difficult to walk. To all the members who are losing weight congratulations. Keep up the good work .. I'm prould of you all. I think another reason pain patient might turn to food is because it's the one thing left that they can control. You've lost control over so much of your life, but the one thing you have control over is your eating. You couldn't control your injury, accident, how you got hurt. You can't control the outcome of the drs, insurance companies, the pain, how others treat you, etc, but you can control your eating. That's the one thing left for many pain patients that they can do for themselves. Sue C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I know that alot of Anti-depresion or drugs down that line will make you gain weight. I have Mental Ilness and I do know that happens with alot of these Meds > > I've also put on weight. I've put on about 30 pounds. In my case, I think it's a combination of the meds and my thyroid. I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The problem is I can't get in to see an endocrenodegist.. I've called 5 and they are all booked up for months. The earliest I can get in is the end of Sept. (another good topic for another time). Not being as active as I was doesn't help, I was an avid walker before my injury, I try to walk when I feel up to it. Now I'm just so tired I'm not up to doing too much at all. I'm not eating much, have lost my appetite, yet I'm gaining weight. The weight came on me suddenly, and I can't lose it I don't feel comfortable, I always feel so bloated. There are days that my legs and ankles are so swollen lately, that it hurts to stand on them, making it very difficult to walk. > > > > To all the members who are losing weight congratulations. Keep up the good work . I'm prould of you all. I think another reason pain > > patient might turn to food is because it's the one thing left that they can control. You've lost control over so much of your life, but the one thing you have control over is your eating. You couldn't control your injury, accident, how you got hurt. You can't control the outcome of the drs, insurance companies, the pain, how others treat you, etc, but you can control your eating. That's the one thing left for many pain patients that they can do for themselves. > > Sue C > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 weight I've also put on weight. I've put on about 30 pounds. In my case, I think it's a combination of the meds and my thyroid. I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The problem is I can't get in to see an endocrenodegist.. I've called 5 and they are all booked up for months. The earliest I can get in is the end of Sept. (another good topic for another time). Not being as active as I was doesn't help, I was an avid walker before my injury, I try to walk when I feel up to it. Now I'm just so tired I'm not up to doing too much at all. I'm not eating much, have lost my appetite, yet I'm gaining weight. The weight came on me suddenly, and I can't lose it I don't feel comfortable, I always feel so bloated. There are days that my legs and ankles are so swollen lately, that it hurts to stand on them, making it very difficult to walk. To all the members who are losing weight congratulations. Keep up the good work . I'm prould of you all. I think another reason pain patient might turn to food is because it's the one thing left that they can control. You've lost control over so much of your life, but the one thing you have control over is your eating. You couldn't control your injury, accident, how you got hurt. You can't control the outcome of the drs, insurance companies, the pain, how others treat you, etc, but you can control your eating. That's the one thing left for many pain patients that they can do for themselves. Sue C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 You are so right. Acceptance is the first step. Acceptance is the first step to everything. It doesn't matter what other people think, what matters is what we think. We have to accept ourselves for who we are. I accept myself for who I am, I am just physically uncomfortable, always have a bloated feeling even though I'm not eating that much( Dr. says thyroid is probably causing this). weight I've also put on weight. I've put on about 30 pounds. In my case, I think it's a combination of the meds and my thyroid. I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The problem is I can't get in to see an endocrenodegist.. I've called 5 and they are all booked up for months. The earliest I can get in is the end of Sept. (another good topic for another time). Not being as active as I was doesn't help, I was an avid walker before my injury, I try to walk when I feel up to it. Now I'm just so tired I'm not up to doing too much at all. I'm not eating much, have lost my appetite, yet I'm gaining weight. The weight came on me suddenly, and I can't lose it I don't feel comfortable, I always feel so bloated. There are days that my legs and ankles are so swollen lately, that it hurts to stand on them, making it very difficult to walk. To all the members who are losing weight congratulations. Keep up the good work . I'm prould of you all. I think another reason pain patient might turn to food is because it's the one thing left that they can control. You've lost control over so much of your life, but the one thing you have control over is your eating. You couldn't control your injury, accident, how you got hurt. You can't control the outcome of the drs, insurance companies, the pain, how others treat you, etc, but you can control your eating. That's the one thing left for many pain patients that they can do for themselves. Sue C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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