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It seems like every drug that I have encountered through the years (and we

won't talk about how many that is) for mental illness causes weight gain.

I've gained 11 pounds since the last time I went to the doctor but honestly this

isn't my biggest concern. Now if it doesn't start to come off once I am up

and moving around, then I will be concerned. I don't know how much

medications actually have to do with weight gain as much as the things that the

medications makes you do, like eat or sleep or whatever.

In a message dated 8/6/2008 11:17:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

cobranine@... writes:

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.endocrenodegist.<WBR>. I've called 5 and they are all book

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

>

>

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I put on my jeans for the first time in about 4 months today and I thought

they were going to cut me in half lol my weight is a bigger concern to my

doctor and my husband than to myself.

In a message dated 8/6/2008 1:46:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

sueandtedc@... writes:

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

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.<WBR>. 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 wei

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

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Hi

Don't let your husband and your doctor get you down about your weight, you are

the one that has to deal with it. They do not understand that when a person is

in pain they can not move around as much as they use to. So don't beat yourself

up just learn to love the new you !!!!!!

Keep On Smiling

Kathy Sweet

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

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.<WBR>. 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 wei

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

[Guest guest]

Theodore,

8 years ago I had a heart attack  and weighed 259 lbs.  They ran some test.  The

worst part was that it was a silent attack.  My arteriers were clear, no

blockage,  but I had heart muscle damage.  The damage was done.  They found a

MVP--mitro valve prolapse----valve that leaks.  On top of that my cholesterol

was high.   Two choices  lose weight with help or lose weight without help.   I

did it with not help  and I have lost 97 lbs and kept 92 lbs off for 4 years

now.  My cholestereol is down where it needs now -----no pills....  I went from

a 24W to a size 10/12 Misses. 

  If I can lose the weight I think anyone can,  I also have asthma, RSD (left

arm and left now moving to the back and right arm),  MVP, Osteoarthritis, the

heart attack and  High blood pressure.

Good luck 

Lots of Love

a

From: Theodore Corn <sueandtedc@...>

Subject: Re: weight

Stimulator

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 12:21 PM

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

[Guest guest]

I think if faces with heart troubles I would be concerned about my weight as

well. Right now, it is what it is.

In a message dated 8/7/2008 6:59:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

teenysjms@... writes:

Theodore,

8 years ago I had a heart attack and weighed 259 lbs. They ran some test.

The worst part was that it was a silent attack. My arteriers were clear, no

blockage, but I had heart muscle damage. The damage was done. They found

a MVP--mitro valve prolapse---- They found a MVP On top of that my

cholesterol was high. Two choices lose weight with help or lose weight

without

help. I did it with not help and I have lost 97 lbs and kept 92 lbs off for

4

years now. My cholestereol is down where it needs now -----no pills.... I

went from a 24W to a size 10/12 Misses.

If I can lose the weight I think anyone can, I also have asthma, RSD (left

arm and left now moving to the back and right arm), MVP, Osteoarthritis, the

heart attack and High blood pressure.

Good luck

Lots of Love

a

From: Theodore Corn <_sueandtedc@optonlinsuean_

(mailto:sueandtedc@...) >

Subject: Re: weight

_Stimulator@groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator )

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 12:21 PM

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

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After being diagnosed and hearing all that the doctor had to tell me about

it, I realized that an expectation of no pain in my life is something that

most likely would go unfulfilled. I hold out hopes of having entire days and

maybe even weeks where the pain is tolerable. I hope to be able to function at

a level that allows me to at least take trips outside the house for leisure

and not just necessity. I do still hope that there is a chance that there

will be advances in medicine that could get rid of the pain all together and

maybe even restore function to the parts of our bodies that we can't use now,

but I think realistically we are taking about decades from now. I for one

would like to be able to use my leg without it having to be braced to walk. I

can't allow myself to expect the pain to go away completely because I worry

that I will be setting myself up for failure and won't be as likely to be

satisfied with a significant decrease in pain. For all intents and purposes,

this SCS is my ticket out of this life. I struggle to see the purpose of the

life I am leading now. There HAS to be more out there and as soon as I can get

off this couch, I am going to go looking for it. BTW, if you have a map to

where it might be located, that would be a great help lol.

On a side note, I did test and it was negative, but still no period. I'm

not in a hurry for it to come back, now that I know I'm not pregnant lol.

In a message dated 8/7/2008 7:34:06 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

apageor2@... writes:

Yep, I agree too. I was on pain killers and steroids for two years

because of a car accident and the damage it caused to my lower back. It

isn't perfect but it's a heck of a lot better than it was. It took me a

year of back recovery but I managed to get better just by stopping the

cycle of going to my pain management doctor who insisted on using me as

his pin cushion.

My weight has gone down but it isn't where I want it to be because I'm

having issues still. I did see a doctor who has given me direction of

what needs to be done for physical therapy and it's as simple as getting

into a pool and doing water therapy.

I'll eventually be going back to work in the office, but at least now I

know what is needed to recover so I can make it through the day without

feeling pain.

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I'm sorry I made it sound that way in the post. My husband is completely

accepting of me and only has concerns about my weight for health reasons. As

for my doctor, I told her that my weight wasn't my top priority right now and

that was the last thing said about it. I won't beat myself up over this. I

accept that I am who I am and life is what it is and that being said I love

to eat! I've got a whole lot of nothing going on in my life right now that I

have any control over and as long as my husband continues to buy the food, I

will continue to eat it. Like I said in many posts before, I enjoy the

eating and once I can get up and do things, I will probably take a different

approach to my weight and have more concern about losing it. For right now, I

have no problems with it. Why is it anyway that we value ourselves on our

weight or our physical appearance? I hardly think I will be held to the same

standards as I was before I got hurt. How many times do you hear people

yelling

out their car windows " OOOWEEE Look at that hottie with the cane! " or " That

walker sure brings out your eyes baby, " Not so much...so, I think all in all,

I'm okay!

In a message dated 8/7/2008 6:59:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

teews2@... writes:

Hi

Don't let your husband and your doctor get you down about your weight, you

are the one that has to deal with it. They do not understand that when a

person is in pain they can not move around as much as they use to. So don't

beat

yourself up just learn to love the new you !!!!!!

Keep On Smiling

Kathy Sweet

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.hypothyroi

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.<WBR>. 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 wei

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

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Yep, I agree too. I was on pain killers and steroids for two years

because of a car accident and the damage it caused to my lower back. It

isn't perfect but it's a heck of a lot better than it was. It took me a

year of back recovery but I managed to get better just by stopping the

cycle of going to my pain management doctor who insisted on using me as

his pin cushion.

My weight has gone down but it isn't where I want it to be because I'm

having issues still. I did see a doctor who has given me direction of

what needs to be done for physical therapy and it's as simple as getting

into a pool and doing water therapy.

I'll eventually be going back to work in the office, but at least now I

know what is needed to recover so I can make it through the day without

feeling pain.

[Guest guest]

-a

Congrats,!!!!! that is awsome,,, keep up the great work. some

times it takes a scare to get it done. I have started swimming, but

its been a month and no weight loss.. hum,, oh well .. i'll keep

working it, lol.. have a great day !! your an insperation !!

Soft Hugs

-- In Stimulator , a Goucher <teenysjms@...>

wrote:

>

> Theodore,

>

> 8 years ago I had a heart attack  and weighed 259 lbs.  They ran

some test.  The worst part was that it was a silent attack.  My

arteriers were clear, no blockage,  but I had heart muscle damage. 

The damage was done.  They found a MVP--mitro valve prolapse----

valve that leaks.  On top of that my cholesterol was high.   Two

choices  lose weight with help or lose weight without help.   I did

it with not help  and I have lost 97 lbs and kept 92 lbs off for 4

years now.  My cholestereol is down where it needs now -----no

pills....  I went from a 24W to a size 10/12 Misses. 

>

>   If I can lose the weight I think anyone can,  I also have

asthma, RSD (left arm and left now moving to the back and right

arm),  MVP, Osteoarthritis, the heart attack and  High blood

pressure.

>

> Good luck 

> Lots of Love

>

>

[Guest guest]

Some people retain water in their system.  Alot of people drink milk, once they

quit drinking milk, they lose weight---lactose intolerance.   This may help some

of you

a

From: Theodore Corn <sueandtedc@...>

Subject: weight

Stimulator

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 8:27 PM

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

[Guest guest]

We don't eat dinner until 9 pm, so that 6:00 rule wouldn't work well for me

LOL

In a message dated 8/11/2008 5:04:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

teenysjms@... writes:

To all,

I try not to eat anything after 6:00 pm at night. If I do it is fruits and

raw vegies. My PCP told me not to eat after 6 pm because that is when most

put their weight on.. I try to grill, bake, broil, anything that I cook. I

rarely fry foods. I am not to have fried foods, spicy foods, and junk foods.

I lost all my weight by watching my fat grams.

a

From: _UCJAM1977@..._ (mailto:UCJAM1977@...) <_UCJAM1977@..._

(mailto:UCJAM1977@...) >

Subject: Re: Re: Weight

_Stimulator@groStimula_ (mailto:Stimulator )

Date: Monday, August 4, 2008, 2:32 PM

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 _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.

>

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To all,

I try not to eat anything after 6:00 pm at night.  If I do it is fruits and raw

vegies.  My PCP told me not to eat after 6 pm because that is when most put

their weight on..  I try to grill,  bake, broil, anything that I cook.  I rarely

fry foods. I am not to have fried foods, spicy foods, and junk foods.  I lost

all my weight by watching my fat grams.

a

From: UCJAM1977@... <UCJAM1977@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Weight

Stimulator

Date: Monday, August 4, 2008, 2:32 PM

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.

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IS THAT BECAUSE YOUR HUBBY WORKS LATE HOURS?

I HAVE A FRIEND FROM WEIGHT WATCHERS WITH THE SAME SITUATION....WHAT SHE

DOES IS SHE EATS HER DINNER...A HEALTHY GOOD DINNER, AND THEN EATS HER DESSERT

WITH HER HUBBY...SO HE IS NOT ALONE AT THE TABLE AND THEY CAN TALK ABOUT THEIR

DAY TOGETHER.

SHE WILL HAVE A CUP OF FRUIT..OR SOMETHING NUTRICIOUS.

JUST A THOUGHT.

GENTLE HUGS TO ALL,

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No, my husband is disabled as well. I'm not sure why we started having

dinner so late. It seems to have gotten later since school let out. We try to

eat my 7 or 8 during the school year. I think it has something to do with my

sleep patterns. Sometimes I sleep very well and can stay up late and others

I doze off during the day. I think this is probably just the time that I was

awake the most frequently. It's okay for me and my husband but I probably

shouldn't teach it to my kids. Although, my kids are so lean and athletic

they couldn't find an inch anywhere lol. I am hoping that they both got

daddy's

genes and have super fast metabolisms. Like I've said before, maybe when I

am up in the world and I'm being judged, maybe then it will matter to me. I

know for sure if it starts to effect my health that I will do something

different. My husband thinks I am beautiful no matter what I look like. I

have

to say that a lot of men (and women) say this to their significant others but

few can truly mean it.

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IS THAT BECAUSE YOUR HUBBY WORKS LATE HOURS?

I HAVE A FRIEND FROM WEIGHT WATCHERS WITH THE SAME SITUATION...I HAVE A F

DOES IS SHE EATS HER DINNER...A HEALTHY GOOD DINNER, AND THEN EATS HER

DESSERT

WITH HER HUBBY...SO HE IS NOT ALONE AT THE TABLE AND THEY CAN TALK ABOUT

THEIR

DAY TOGETHER.

SHE WILL HAVE A CUP OF FRUIT..OR SOMETHING NUTRICIOUS.

JUST A THOUGHT.

GENTLE HUGS TO ALL,

KATHY G PA

CO-OWNER

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WAY TO GO, JUSTINA!

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JENN,

YOU ARE CERTAINLY BLESSED WITH THE LOVE OF YOUR HUSBAND....BUT SO IS HE DUE

TO THE LOVE FROM YOU FOR HIM.

I AM SORRY THAT HE IS DISABLED TOO. IT MUST BE A REAL MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB.

I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT YOU HUSBAND LOVES YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE!!!! THAT

IS BEAUTFUL!! I ALSO HAVE AN INCREDIBLE MAN WHO LOVED ME FOR ME AND WHO IS

ONE HELL OF A HUSBAND AND DADDY!

I WISH YOU PAIN FREE DAYS AND SLEEP FILLED NIGHTS

LOVE,

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My husband was actually diagnosed before me. He was diagnosed with MS. The

worst part about his situation is that he was never sick until the say we

went to the emergency room. They told us that he had had a stroke. 23 years

old and a stroke?!? They transferred him to a bigger hospital where he was

cleared (eventually) of the stroke but diagnosed with MS. On his first MRI, he

had 15 lesions. It was very very scary. He has to take an injection every

single day. The site of his shot gets golf ball sized knots on his and they

are so hot and red. It is awful and I feel so bad for him. Anyway, we make

it. The amazing part is that he never whines about it. He is more

concerned with me than himself most of the time.

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KGAVI@... writes:

JENN,

YOU ARE CERTAINLY BLESSED WITH THE LOVE OF YOUR HUSBAND....BUT SO IS HE DUE

TO THE LOVE FROM YOU FOR HIM.

I AM SORRY THAT HE IS DISABLED TOO. IT MUST BE A REAL MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB.

I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT YOU HUSBAND LOVES YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE!!!! THAT

IS BEAUTFUL!! I ALSO HAVE AN INCREDIBLE MAN WHO LOVED ME FOR ME AND WHO IS

ONE HELL OF A HUSBAND AND DADDY!

I WISH YOU PAIN FREE DAYS AND SLEEP FILLED NIGHTS

LOVE,

KATHY G.

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HE PROBABLY DOESN'T COMPLAIN SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF YOU.

IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL TO HEAR STORIES LIKE THIS, JENN. WE BOTH ARE VERY LUCKY

TO HAVE THE MEN WE HAVE....BUT SO ARE THEY LUCKY TO HAVE US, RIGHT????!?!

LOL

HANG IN , HONEY!!!

LOVE

KATHY

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YOUR ATTITUDE OF ONE DAY AT A TIME...IS RIGHT ON TARGET!!!!!

I KNOW THAT SOMETIMES IT IS SO HARD FOR US TO THINK THAT WAY WHEN YOUR BACK

IS KILLING YOU, OTHER PARTS OF YOUR BODY HURT LIKE HELL AND YOU JUST PLAINLY

FEEL LIKE CRAP. THAT IS WHEN I KNOW I NEED TO PICK MYSELF UP FROM MY

" BOOTSTRAPS " AND EITHER GIVE MYSELF A GOOD KICK IN THE BUTT...OR A LOVED ONE

WILL

SEE IT AND BE THERE TO DO IT FOR ME.

YOU ARE A REAL INSPIRATION TO US WHEN WE ARE DOWN....YOU SEE THE LITTLE

STEPS THAT IT TAKES TO GET TO THE END OF THE RACE!!!

THAT IS GREAT ABOUT YOUR HEELS NOT HURTING YOUR BACK!!!

I WISH FOR US ALL PAIN FREE DAYS AND SLEEP FILLED NIGHTS.

GENTLE HUGS TO YOU AND ALL,

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I'm loosing, it's just taking time. Eventually I'll get to where I want to

be but for now I'm not pushing the issue. The neurologist said I'm doing

okay for my height so he is not concerned either. Funny thing. While

cleaning I came across a box that had some work stuff in it so I had to

look. Well, I discovered that I can wear my heels without my back flipping

out so at least now that's one less pair to purchase when I go back to

corporate. *shrug*

Oh well, I got a giggle about it because I remember how much it tormented my

back. Knowing that I can do it means a lot.

One day at a time.

[Guest guest]

My wife and I are also working on weight loss. It is a tough and slow

process. The weight seems to appear out of no-where, and it seems to

not go away.

As long as you are working on it, that's the accomplishment. It's not

how much you lose a week, but - DID YOU LOSE WEIGHT THIS WEEK? that

matters.

Keep on pluggin,

Jaron/The group " Rabbi "

>

> I'm loosing, it's just taking time. Eventually I'll get to where I

want to

> be but for now I'm not pushing the issue. The neurologist said I'm doing

> okay for my height so he is not concerned either. Funny thing. While

> cleaning I came across a box that had some work stuff in it so I had to

> look. Well, I discovered that I can wear my heels without my back

flipping

> out so at least now that's one less pair to purchase when I go back to

> corporate. *shrug*

>

> Oh well, I got a giggle about it because I remember how much it

tormented my

> back. Knowing that I can do it means a lot.

>

> One day at a time.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jaron

 

So true. One pound at a time. We gained it one pound at time and that's how we

have to lose it. With that attitude. you and your wife will continue to lose the

weight.

 

Sue C

Moderator

From: jmatlow <jmatlow@...>

Subject: Re: Weight

Stimulator

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 4:57 PM

My wife and I are also working on weight loss. It is a tough and slow

process. The weight seems to appear out of no-where, and it seems to

not go away.

As long as you are working on it, that's the accomplishment. It's not

how much you lose a week, but - DID YOU LOSE WEIGHT THIS WEEK? that

matters.

Keep on pluggin,

Jaron/The group " Rabbi "

>

> I'm loosing, it's just taking time. Eventually I'll get to where I

want to

> be but for now I'm not pushing the issue. The neurologist said I'm doing

> okay for my height so he is not concerned either. Funny thing. While

> cleaning I came across a box that had some work stuff in it so I had to

> look. Well, I discovered that I can wear my heels without my back

flipping

> out so at least now that's one less pair to purchase when I go back to

> corporate. *shrug*

>

> Oh well, I got a giggle about it because I remember how much it

tormented my

> back. Knowing that I can do it means a lot.

>

> One day at a time.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

AMEN, JARON!!!

IT IS NICE TO HEAR THAT YOU AND YOUR WIFE ARE DOING IT TOGEHTER!!

I GET SO FRUSTRATED WHEN I DON'T LOSE ALOT IN ONE WEEK.....BUT THEN,

SOMETIMES THE NEXT WEEK IS BETTER.

ALL WE CAN DO IS KEEP TRYING.

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Hi Kathy,

I have been through a lot with this epilepsy since a child it seems the only

way to manage is to take it one day at a time. I have read postings from

members with neurological disorders much more difficult than my own and it

makes me wonder how do you manage?

This has been a difficult week for me with auras acting up due to heat. The

VNS is catching them but the heat and the humidity has me overly sensitive.

The barometric pressure isn't helping matters either.

Thank you for giving me some much needed inspiration.

-Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue...

if you don't mind, may I ask you a few questions about your auras?

Many years ago....I had some head injuries....and had seizures from

them...they have since gone away....but recently, I am experiencing those odors

again

that I would smell prior to going into a full blown grand mal seizure.

I would smell celery...weird, huh? Does this happen to you? I pray to God

that they are not returning...I can't imagine that they would be as I did not

bang my head again or what not.

Thanks for sharing something so personal with us, Sue. You are most

definitely helping me...and if you are helping just one other person, then I

have

found that you are helping a lot more too.

Gentle hugs to you and yours,

kathy g.

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