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Either print out some information from the OCD foundation web site

http://www.ocfoundation.org/ or take them a copy of the book Brain Lock. Either

way, the teacher will have research done in this area and not have to look to

you in the Oh, My God sort of way.

Anglea

sue macheska <smacheska@...> wrote:

Kim, thank you for your email. I will keep you informed as to our

progress. My concerns are similar - that people will label her or word will get

out and she will be teased or people just won't understand. It's hard enough for

us to understand everything that has happened and the strange behaviors that OCD

causes - so I can understand how people might think it is weird. It is just

their lack of knowledge on the subject. After talking to my daughter tonight it

seems we may have to talk to the school - she has problems writing sentences

without crossing things out and rewriting everything until it is perfect. Just

scared that most teachers and school staff don;t know much about OCD. Let you

know what happens and thanks fo sharing. Good luck with your daughter. Sue

Kim <missmeowza@...> wrote: Hi Sue,

My name is Kim and my daughter(15) was just diagnosed this summer as

well but looking back we now know this has been going on for quite a

long time. My husband also has the attitude " everything will be

okay, she'll grow out of it " . I am struggling with telling the

school as well because a lot of her ocd revolves around marks at

school, she is also in an honours program. The thing is for us is

that we live in a small town and people gossip. I worry if it leaks

out that she will be teased at school and things would just be

worse.

We also have a younger child too that has been greatly affected by

all that has gone on in the last couple of years. Our daughter has

seen a counsellor once a week for the past summer and the referral

to a psychiatrist has been made, just waiting to hear for an appt

date. We have not started any meds yet, have to have psychiatrist

assess first. I understand where you are coming from with all this

new information and yes I agree we are so lucky to have found this

site. Best wishes to you, your daughter and your family.

Kim M

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Sue,

I just told my sons school about his OCD and I was nervous also that they

wouldn't understand. I was absolutely blown away with how much they do

understand. My sons teacher was all over it and doing a great job with him,

communicating with me, trying different things. She even emailed me about

how meds work, etc. I realize how lucky I am that she understands, she is a

very young and sharp teacher. I was talking with a friend and wondering if

the younger teachers are more informed because colleges are teaching more on

these subjects. For me, it has been a huge release on me to have them know,

I don't feel like I have to scuffle around the true issues here. It has

helped me tremendously to not feel like I am hiding this big secret. It also

is so helpful because the teacher now knows what to look for to communicate

to me so that I can turn around and communicate to my sons doctors. My

therapist keeps reminding me that I am the eyes of this whole deal, but our

teachers are the eyes also since they are with our children more than we are

and see them in a totally different environment.

On this same thought, we recently told some of our neighbors and my son even

told some of his friends. At first we both felt very vulnerable to let them

all know, but they have really stepped up to the plate and supported us

which has been wonderful. I do realize also you have to be careful to whom

you tell because some won't be so wonderful.

Good luck!

Adele

_____

>>she has problems writing sentences without crossing things out and

rewriting everything until it is perfect. Just scared that most teachers and

school staff don;t know much about OCD. >>

Kim <missmeowza (DOT) <mailto:missmeowza%40> com> wrote: Hi Sue,

My name is Kim and my daughter(15) was just diagnosed this summer as

well but looking back we now know this has been going on for quite a

long time. My husband also has the attitude " everything will be

okay, she'll grow out of it " . I am struggling with telling the

school as well because a lot of her ocd revolves around marks at

school, she is also in an honours program. The thing is for us is

that we live in a small town and people gossip. I worry if it leaks

out that she will be teased at school and things would just be

worse.

We also have a younger child too that has been greatly affected by

all that has gone on in the last couple of years. Our daughter has

seen a counsellor once a week for the past summer and the referral

to a psychiatrist has been made, just waiting to hear for an appt

date. We have not started any meds yet, have to have psychiatrist

assess first. I understand where you are coming from with all this

new information and yes I agree we are so lucky to have found this

site. Best wishes to you, your daughter and your family.

Kim M

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I did call the school this morning - I am waiting to hear back from them - the

one woman who I spoke with said that they have other cases like my daughter

(dd?) and that they have made accommodations for students without having to make

such a big deal about it - which is exactly what my daughter wants. She is so

afraid of the label and special treatment so I am trying to make this as simple

as possible. Will let everyone know when I get the call back - I hoping for a

face to face meeting - we'll see. Thanks - Sue

mnmomof1@... wrote: Sue, my daughter had a similar problem with her

OCD affecting her writing.

She would have to rewrite and rewrite a sentence and wouldn't be able to move

on. We did have to get an accommodation for this at her high school. This is why

I suggest telling the school because when these things affect school it is

much easier to get an accommodation if they already know about it. We had to

have a note from my daughter's doctor to get a plan, but the particular

accommodations change throughout the year depending on what is going on with

her. Good

luck. Kim, (a different one than you had responded to)

In a message dated 9/10/2006 9:42:31 PM Central Standard Time,

smacheska@... writes:

After talking to my daughter tonight it seems we may have to talk to the

school - she has problems writing sentences without crossing things out and

rewriting everything until it is perfect.

[Guest guest]

sorry to hear that you are going through so much. you have come to a great group for support and i look forward to hearing more from you soon. evelynSuzanne <suzannemh1@...> wrote: Hi everyone! My name is Suzanne, and I have just been diagnosed with Cerivcal Stenosis with Myelopathy, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on your spinal cord causing pain and movement dysfunction. To make things worse, my neck has started to curve backwards due to the muscle

spasms which is further compressing my spinal cord. They are not sure if I will be able to go with the non-invasive treatment because my reflexes are so severe (hyperreflexia in lower limbs and non-responsive reflexes in arms and hands). If there is no room for the spinal cord to move then I have to have surgery right away. I have my MRI tonight, and I am absolutely terrified. It will show how much room my spinal cord has to move and is the deciding factor in my treatment. But even after this, I don't see the doctor for 3 weeks. Why do they do that? I just turned 30 and expected the surgeon to say my sore neck was nothing serious. I only went because my acupuncturist, who I have been seeing successfully for pain relief for a year, wanted to make sure nothing was structurally out of order. I almost cancelled my appointment because I was sure it was going to be a waste of my $25 co-pay. While I am happy I know, I am so

overwhelmed that it was all I could do to make it through the day yesterday and get out of bed this morning.

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Welcome aboard! SueSuzanne <suzannemh1@...> wrote: Hi everyone! My name is Suzanne, and I have just been diagnosed with Cerivcal Stenosis with Myelopathy, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on your spinal cord causing pain and movement dysfunction. To make things worse, my neck has started to curve backwards due to the muscle spasms which is further compressing my spinal cord. They are not sure if I will be able to go with the non-invasive treatment

because my reflexes are so severe (hyperreflexia in lower limbs and non-responsive reflexes in arms and hands). If there is no room for the spinal cord to move then I have to have surgery right away. I have my MRI tonight, and I am absolutely terrified. It will show how much room my spinal cord has to move and is the deciding factor in my treatment. But even after this, I don't see the doctor for 3 weeks. Why do they do that? I just turned 30 and expected the surgeon to say my sore neck was nothing serious. I only went because my acupuncturist, who I have been seeing successfully for pain relief for a year, wanted to make sure nothing was structurally out of order. I almost cancelled my appointment because I was sure it was going to be a waste of my $25 co-pay. While I am happy I know, I am so overwhelmed that it was all I could do to make it through the day yesterday and get out of bed this

morning. For a REALLY HOT time check out http://www.peternoone.com and http://www.mikesmith1964.com

[Guest guest]

That is a lot to throw at a person in one short visit, and yes, if I

had heard those things from a Dr.'s mouth I would be very upset. I

will be hoping this doesn't mean surgery for you. If it does, then I

pray you have an excellent surgeon!

Hang in there, you know with illness this serious it is like going

through the grieving process. Anger, denial, acceptance... the whole

shebang! So let yourself go through this and believe that this is all

normal emotion for something this serious.

Dawn

>

> Hi everyone! My name is Suzanne, and I have just been diagnosed

with

> Cerivcal Stenosis with Myelopathy, which is a narrowing of the

> spinal canal that puts pressure on your spinal cord causing pain

and

> movement dysfunction. To make things worse, my neck has started to

> curve backwards due to the muscle spasms which is further

> compressing my spinal cord. They are not sure if I will be able to

> go with the non-invasive treatment because my reflexes are so

severe

> (hyperreflexia in lower limbs and non-responsive reflexes in arms

> and hands). If there is no room for the spinal cord to move then I

> have to have surgery right away. I have my MRI tonight, and I am

> absolutely terrified. It will show how much room my spinal cord has

> to move and is the deciding factor in my treatment. But even after

> this, I don't see the doctor for 3 weeks. Why do they do that? I

> just turned 30 and expected the surgeon to say my sore neck was

> nothing serious. I only went because my acupuncturist, who I have

> been seeing successfully for pain relief for a year, wanted to make

> sure nothing was structurally out of order. I almost cancelled my

> appointment because I was sure it was going to be a waste of my $25

> co-pay. While I am happy I know, I am so overwhelmed that it was

all

> I could do to make it through the day yesterday and get out of bed

> this morning.

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Suzanne.

Adam

" Only the Dark Lord of the Sith knows of our weakness. If informed the

senate is, multiply our adversaries will. "

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

[Guest guest]

you'll be in my prayers, Suzanne. that is alot to worry about. i went

to acupuncturist for depression and i'm not sure if it helped. but it

was really useful in that i'm now looking into a gluten free diet, and

becoming vegetarian, lacto-ovo exceptions, however. i wish there was a

diet remedy for you. maybe a second opinion would help you to make up

your mind. my prayers, linda

[Guest guest]

welcome to the group Suzanne,

keep us updated with the results.

melissa

Suzanne <suzannemh1 > wrote:

Hi everyone! My name is Suzanne, and I have just been diagnosed with Cerivcal Stenosis with Myelopathy, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on your spinal cord causing pain and movement dysfunction. To make things worse, my neck has started to curve backwards due to the muscle spasms which is further compressing my spinal cord. They are not sure if I will be able to go with the non-invasive treatment because my reflexes are so severe (hyperreflexia in lower limbs and non-responsive reflexes in arms and hands). If there is no room for the spinal cord to move then I have to have surgery right away. I have my MRI tonight, and I am absolutely terrified. It will show how much room my spinal cord has to move and is the deciding factor in my treatment. But even after this, I don't see the doctor for 3 weeks. Why do they do that? I just turned 30 and expected the surgeon to say my sore neck was nothing serious. I only went because my acupuncturist, who I have been seeing successfully for pain relief for a year, wanted to make sure nothing was structurally out of order. I almost cancelled my appointment because I was sure it was going to be a waste of my $25 co-pay. While I am happy I know, I am so overwhelmed that it was all I could do to make it through the day yesterday and get out of bed this morning.

[Guest guest]

welcome to the group Suzanne,

keep us updated with the results.

melissa

Suzanne <suzannemh1 > wrote:

Hi everyone! My name is Suzanne, and I have just been diagnosed with Cerivcal Stenosis with Myelopathy, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on your spinal cord causing pain and movement dysfunction. To make things worse, my neck has started to curve backwards due to the muscle spasms which is further compressing my spinal cord. They are not sure if I will be able to go with the non-invasive treatment because my reflexes are so severe (hyperreflexia in lower limbs and non-responsive reflexes in arms and hands). If there is no room for the spinal cord to move then I have to have surgery right away. I have my MRI tonight, and I am absolutely terrified. It will show how much room my spinal cord has to move and is the deciding factor in my treatment. But even after this, I don't see the doctor for 3 weeks. Why do they do that? I just turned 30 and expected the surgeon to say my sore neck was nothing serious. I only went because my acupuncturist, who I have been seeing successfully for pain relief for a year, wanted to make sure nothing was structurally out of order. I almost cancelled my appointment because I was sure it was going to be a waste of my $25 co-pay. While I am happy I know, I am so overwhelmed that it was all I could do to make it through the day yesterday and get out of bed this morning.

[Guest guest]

Welcome Suzanne! I am a little late with the welcomes. I have been in Texas visiting my mom. Mom are you there? write in!! This is a great group, I really like it, feel free to write anytime, vent, ask questions, anything.

I'm , 46, w/fibro, asthma, allergies, chronic sinusitis (currently fighting the sinus infection from hell) I am scheduled for a CT scan to see if I need surgery, I hardly care at this point. Plus I have overactive bladder, gerd, hypothyroid, hypertension, high cholesterol, endometriosis, overweight, insomnia, sleep apnea, anxiety & depression, I am on 24 Rx meds daily. But I have my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and couldn't cope with all this without Him. My daughter is 22 and has cystic fibrosis, she is sick right now with a chest infection and on antibiotics, I also have a healthy son Nick age 24, working as a pharm tech and wants to be a pharmacist. My husband is also healthy except for overweight, hypertension and high cholesterol--we are all Christians and it does help us.

Well I guess that's me in a nutshell.

love and God bless,

Orange Co CA

[Guest guest]

Wow - a true micropremie miracle! Our son was 31 wks - 2#13oz. I

didn't walk in your exact shoes, but sure can sympathize. Getting to

this point has been a major milestone and you are a real wondermom!

While the rest of the world may not understand, I hear you sister, and

know how difficult it is to get around that corrected age thing. And

no matter what they say about they catch up by 24 months, " they " are

soooooo wrong. Our twins just turned 3 and they are stillbehind the 8

ball. Potty training sounds like it is miles away. Keep your head

up. You have done an amazing job to date just making it out of NICU.

>

> hi, i am new to the group my son is developmentally delayed. i had

him

> at 24 weeks he was 1lb and 9.2 oz needless to say he is our miracle

> baby. i have a hard time coping with trying to explain to people why

> at three years old he is not potty trained and does not talk better

> than what he is talking. we work with him and he attends a day

service

> where he receives therapy. i just really do not know how to explain

it

> to people because the miconception that general population has i

must

> use drugs or was an alcoholic with him, neither of which are true.

>

[Guest guest]

WELCOME-

I used to be bothered by the same looks and explaining why my 5

yr old son was the way he was (autistic, in diapers, screaming when he

couldn't communicate, no eye contact etc.) I finally came to the

conclusion that it was more important to say he was developmentally

delayed and get him to say Hi! And to answer any questions the people

had.

I also have a 4 yr old who is speech delayed and have learned

that it is common for the younger siblings of autistic children to be

speech delayed. I have come to a heart level decision that it is more

important to teache rhte boys to be appropriate in public than to

react to peoples opinions.

It took me until chris (autistic) was 2 to come to this answer

w/in me. Yes I still get embarrassed at times but I have to remember

that I am teaching the boys to be secure in themselves not in other

peoples opinions.

Jen

>

> hi, i am new to the group my son is developmentally delayed. i had

him

> at 24 weeks he was 1lb and 9.2 oz needless to say he is our miracle

> baby. i have a hard time coping with trying to explain to people why

> at three years old he is not potty trained and does not talk better

> than what he is talking. we work with him and he attends a day

service

> where he receives therapy. i just really do not know how to explain

it

> to people because the miconception that general population has i

must

> use drugs or was an alcoholic with him, neither of which are true.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi! I wouldnt worry about trying to explain to people, they will think what they like anyway. You know the reasons and thats all that matters. I have 3 children, a 5 year old daughter who has Autism and Landau Kleffner Syndrome, a 2 year old daughter that has Severe global development delay, and a 9 month old son. If you ever wanna chat, just email meakdixonstewart <akdixonstewart@...> wrote: hi, i am new to the group

my son is developmentally delayed. i had him at 24 weeks he was 1lb and 9.2 oz needless to say he is our miracle baby. i have a hard time coping with trying to explain to people why at three years old he is not potty trained and does not talk better than what he is talking. we work with him and he attends a day service where he receives therapy. i just really do not know how to explain it to people because the miconception that general population has i must use drugs or was an alcoholic with him, neither of which are true.

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I completely understand! I had a 7 month baby - and she was very medically fragile despite the fact that she weighed in at 7 pounds when she was born. She potty trained at 18 months, but didn't talk until she was 3.The autistic daughter who is almost 6, finally got potty trained last year and started talking at 4. My AS daughter was potty trained at 4. You are not alone! As time goes on you will get a tougher skin about this... I tend to talk before I get the looks... this doesn't always work, and I am that type of person - most people are not comfortable with this. When people stare during a meltdown, I roll my eyes and make eye contact with other parents, who then tend to just jump right in and tell me horror stories about their kids or their friends kids. I think as long as you are open and honest, you will get along better - this doesn't always work, I have people I count among friends who tell me that "oh

just give them to me I will straighten them out", I laugh at them now. I just lost a dear friend who told me that my kids' dx's were just an excuse for me to not discipline them...As they get older it gets better as well. I haven't had to listen to anyone about Molly in years. Her teachers and the schools are very receptive and she has learned how to "fit in" and compensate, so even though she wasn't dx'd until 1.5 years ago, we worked with her intensively at home with social issues. She no longer stands out as anything other than a rather intense, anime, and japanese culture obsessed teen, and sometimes as asomewhat of a loner.Keep your chin up girl -You are doing fine! JenMom to four special kidsakdixonstewart <akdixonstewart@...> wrote: hi, i am new to the group my son is developmentally delayed. i had him at 24 weeks he was 1lb and 9.2 oz needless to say he is our miracle baby. i have a hard time coping with trying to explain to people why at three years old he is not potty trained and does not talk better than what he is talking. we work with him and he attends a day service where he receives therapy. i just really do not know how to explain it to people because the miconception that general population has i must use drugs or was an alcoholic with him, neither of which are true. A great teacher never strives to explain his vision - he simply invites you to stand beside him and see for yourself.... The Rev. R. Inman Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them - Lady Bird Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming - Haim Gnott

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God bless You! Over and over again, I am struck by how heroic all the mothers on this list are -- and how committed to our children. It is a beautiful thing. You fit in just perfectly. Devon below is right. People who are in to making themselves better by making others wrong will think what makes them feel good. It it's awful, and yet it doesn't touch who you really are and what kind of a mother you are.

with Love,

Francine

p.s. I can't find your name, or I'd use it. :*)

In a message dated 10/7/2006 10:30:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mumdevon@... writes:

Hi!

I wouldnt worry about trying to explain to people, they will think what they like anyway. You know the reasons and thats all that matters. I have 3 children, a 5 year old daughter who has Autism and Landau Kleffner Syndrome, a 2 year old daughter that has Severe global development delay, and a 9 month old son.

If you ever wanna chat, just email meakdixonstewart <akdixonstewart > wrote:

hi, i am new to the group my son is developmentally delayed. i had him at 24 weeks he was 1lb and 9.2 oz needless to say he is our miracle baby. i have a hard time coping with trying to explain to people why at three years old he is not potty trained and does not talk better than what he is talking. we work with him and he attends a day service where he receives therapy. i just really do not know how to explain it to people because the miconception that general population has i must use drugs or was an alcoholic with him, neither of which are true.

[Guest guest]

hi, i am new to the group my son is developmentally delayed. i

had him

> at 24 weeks he was 1lb and 9.2 oz needless to say he is our miracle

> baby. i have a hard time coping with trying to explain to people why

> at three years old he is not potty trained and does not talk better

> than what he is talking. we work with him and he attends a day service

> where he receives therapy. i just really do not know how to explain it

> to people because the miconception that general population has i must

> use drugs or was an alcoholic with him, neither of which are true.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> A great teacher never strives to explain his vision - he simply

invites you to stand beside him and see for yourself.... The Rev. R. Inman

> Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them - Lady

Bird

> Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of

becoming - Haim Gnott

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out.

>

[Guest guest]

Hiya Looby Loo

Don't be scared! It's a walk in the park, LOL. Dr B is lovely, he is my surgeon and to me he is my Dr God (as the lovely Mel calls her Dr). Dr B has the CoC – so you will have all your dietician, fills and psych visits all arranged for the next little bit. Try to relax and enjoy your time leading up to the op, get your freezer all stocked because you won't want to do much for the first week or two after your op.

Any other questions, ask away! There is always someone that has had or is having the same experience as you and would love to chat.

Nx

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Hi Looby Loo,Dr B was also my doctor and I echo the lovely 's sentiments as well.If there is anything I can do to help, please do not hestitate to contact me.Kind regards,Libby

On 11/6/06, <deerheartalive@...> wrote:

Hiya Looby Loo

Don't be scared! It's a walk in the park, LOL. Dr B is lovely, he is my surgeon and to me he is my Dr God (as the lovely Mel calls her Dr). Dr B has the CoC – so you will have all your dietician, fills and psych visits all arranged for the next little bit.

Try to relax and enjoy your time leading up to the op, get your freezer all stocked because you won't want to do much for the first week or two after your op.

Any other questions, ask away! There is always someone that has had or is having the same experience as you and would love to chat.

Nx

[Guest guest]

Thanks Ladies for your kind words, and Dr B seems to be very

nice !!! I have another appointment on - 13/11 and then B-Day is

20/11. Iam existing on Optifast at the moment and hunger is becoming

my new friend !!!!!.

-- In , <anna.streat@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Looby Loo,

>

> Dr B was also my doctor and I echo the lovely 's sentiments

as well.

>

> If there is anything I can do to help, please do not hestitate to

contact

> me.

>

> Kind regards,

>

>

> Libby

>

> On 11/6/06, <deerheartalive@...>/ wrote:

> >

> > Hiya Looby Loo

> >

> > Don't be scared! It's a walk in the park, LOL. Dr B is lovely,

he is my

> > surgeon and to me he is my Dr God (as the lovely Mel calls her

Dr). Dr B

> > has the CoC – so you will have all your dietician, fills and

psych visits

> > all arranged for the next little bit. Try to relax and enjoy

your time

> > leading up to the op, get your freezer all stocked because you

won't want to

> > do much for the first week or two after your op.

> >

> >

> >

> > Any other questions, ask away! There is always someone that has

had or is

> > having the same experience as you and would love to chat.

> >

> >

> >

> > Nx

> >

> >

> >

>

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hi julie, it is great to have you in the group. i love this group i know if i am looking for support i can come here. hope this finds you well and talk to you soon. evelyn <epilepsyhealth@...> wrote: Hello and thank you for letting me join your group. I have had epilepsy a good part of my life...at one point was so bad I spent half my time in the hospital the other half not knowing who I was. Been on every kind of

med possible and 'shoe boxes' of them at a time. Had I think every kind of seizure possible. Even when they had the seizures half under control....the deep fog the drugs were leaving was worse than the seizures. The seizures I could handle as didn't feel anyway was all the after effects of them along with the effects of the drugs. My daughter has ep, and also her son. Thankfully I am now in remission, and in part because I wasn't on a proper diet. Even a diet didn't help to much, as what I was getting from my food wasn't enough. My brain was being over-run with drugs and was crying for food. Doctors would even ask 'are you on a proper diet' yet they didn't offer any help. Started taking supplements and the good ol' fog cleared almost immediately. I now work as a caregiver with the mentally and physically disabled many of whom also have epilepsy. This past few years that have been in remission have been

super busy researching the topic as it is all around me still, picked at my doctors brains as was bound to get answers somehow. Don't think we will ever know it all. After all this time, I decided to build a website if any of you want to visit. (http://www.2betrhealth.com) My story is in there. I also have put together a list of things that trigger a seizure. Some of these I have got from visits to the Neuro. others from reasearch and from other people that I have helped. Hope this finds all well. juliehopesasktel (DOT) net http://www.2betrhealth.com

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Hey ,

Welcome to the group! I'm , a single mother of three from Fargo. My list of medical problems are listed below (much easier to put it in my sig instead of typing it every time LOL).

--

Best regards,

Gilbertson

*~*Bubbles*~*

AIM: bubbles4you06

MSN: mocabubblicious@...

: mocabubblicious

"Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think"

-La Bruyere

Diagnosis: Spondylolisthesis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis,

psoriatic arthritis, asthma, fibromyalgia, patella-femural syndrome,

Raynauds, telangiectasia, GERD, undifferentiated connective tissue

disease, scoliosis, post-meningitis syndrome, lichen simplex,

stress-induced urticaria, PTSD, dystimia, chronic bronchitis,

irritable bowel syndrome

[Guest guest]

best advice get a journal. Can be a $1 notebook. Record an inventory. Weight, how much water you drink, exercise, emotions, support, anything you would like to work on. OR anything that may stress you. Then start making changes and pick a life style. Do the inventory again in a set amount of time and it is great to see the changes. It is like giving yourself a report card.

NHMom to AbnEm...

[Guest guest]

Hi, ! You may have read my reply to Cheryl a couple of days

ago, but I'm going to put the question to you, too...

Why after the holidays?

Think about what you could do in a couple of weeks? You could get a

great start on your weight loss in two weeks. You could be a pound

or two down by Christmas! Or - if you give yourself permission to

pig out through the rest of the holidays, you could be up another 5

pounds by January 1. EEK!!!

Don't get trapped in the " going on a diet " mentality. If you are

going to make healthy changes to last a lifetime, you can get

started this very minute. Don't give yourself permission to go

crazy and say, " I'll start my diet on Monday. " Live like a healthy

person every day, and you'll see lasting success!!!

BTW - this is not to say you can't have a slice of pie on

Christmas. You can get a good start on your weight loss by watching

your portion sizes, skipping the calorie-laden drinks, avoiding the

chips and dip or bread baskets, etc. Make your start today!!!

>

> Good evening,

> My name is and I just became a member of the group. I'm a

32 year

> old wife and mother of one. We reside in Ohio.

> I've joined the group because I've decided that after the

holidays, I'm

> going to start to eat healthier and exercise more regularly. I've

been

> overweight most, if not all, of my life and currently at the

largest I've

> ever been which is 288. I would love to loose at least half

that. So I'm

> open to any comments, suggestions, recipes, etc. to help get

started )

> I look forward to getting to know you all while we are on the road

to being

> healthy!

>

> leslieinohio@...

>

[Guest guest]

Hi -

Me too - I started at 310 and have lost 31 lbs, so I am right around where you are at now. Like I just said to Cheryl, I am sure you got the "why wait" discussion.... There's another good 2 weeks in this year to start making simple changes that will work through the holidays. Getting on the road to a healthier you doesn't mean you have to totally go gestapo deprivation for Christmas and New Year's. ;-)