Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Welcome to the list Tim! I'm Melisa, I live in Lancaster, I'm a Post-Op of 18 months this month! I feel fantastic and everyone says I look great! Ask all the questions you want, we're all open books and very supportive of our little family! Melisa in CA I've lost 147 pounds with the Gastric Reduction with Duodenal Switch weight loss surgery, Performed by Dr. Ara Keshishian, 3/26/02 in Delano California www.gr-ds.com Check out: ldsfamilyrecipes/ The recipe exchange list, following the Word of Wisdom! ds4lds/ The Duodenal Switch Support list for members of the LDS Faith! family-recipes/ Another recipe exchange list! Anything goes here! latterdaymoms/ The list for Moms of the LDS faith to meet & make friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 > > Hi Tim, > > Does your email name mean that you fly helicoptors?? cause I love > to fly in > > them.. > > Janice > > 6-25-03 > > - 36 lbs.... so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 > Nope, it means I'm a private investigator. Spent many years sitting > in catwalks all alone doing surveillances. ++++++++++++++++++++= Interesting...tell me more! What type of PI work? What kind of cases did you do surveillances on. Also, I'm an innocent, what exactly is a Catwalk? Welcome to our little corner of the world...I think your going to like it here. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 > Interesting...tell me more! What type of PI work? What kind of > cases did you do surveillances on. Also, I'm an innocent, what > exactly is a Catwalk? > > Jo Sounds industrial to me, Jo! Um, unless he was at my house...you know, with all the cats. Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Catwalk -- the very high scaffolding in the upper recesses of the theatre, or the high, treacherous small walks around buildings or other structures. I know what you two were thinking, you perves. But, no, it is not the sidewalk in front of a cathouse. Jim Who wishes Jo and Marta would just grow up and stop being 14 year old boys. LOLOLOLOLOL Re: newbie > Interesting...tell me more! What type of PI work? What kind of > cases did you do surveillances on. Also, I'm an innocent, what > exactly is a Catwalk? > > Jo Sounds industrial to me, Jo! Um, unless he was at my house...you know, with all the cats. Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Hi Tim, Welcome to this helpful, crazy and fun group. I am 3 months out and have had a wonderfully unremarkable recover. Dr. K is the best. I am going to my 3 month apt in Vegas and I can't wait to see him. Ask us anything, everybody is helpful and very open. Since I live in Wisconsin, I can't attend any support group meeting and these guys are my support group. Good luck to you, in Wisconsin GR-DS on May 14th Down 51 lbs, 29.5 inches (and finally in the terrific 2's) newbie > Hi, my name is Tim. I'm pre-op but not for long. Have been approved > and will have surgery end of this month. I live in Sacramento, Ca. > I'm 5'10 " and weigh 307 pounds, about 43 BMI, I'm 47 yrs old, > divorced (sigh) with three beautiful sons. I've been considering DS > for about a year now. > I have a lot to get prepared for so I will be searching previous > posts to see what I can learn. > > Thanks, nice to meet everyone. > > TD > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Hi ya Tim! Welcome and congrats! Cinda > Hi, my name is Tim. I'm pre-op but not for long. Have been approved > and will have surgery end of this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 There are scattered journal articles about puberty being a time of immune system restart. Something to do with the hormones that are released. But we have also heard of children who lose function and develop a deficiency at puberty. So basically nothing could happen or it could make or break a PID child (whom we affectionately call our PID " Pumpkins " ). Ursula Holleman mom to (10 yrs old) and Macey (8 yr. old with CVID, Diabetes Insipidus, colonic inertia) http://members.cox.net/maceyh Immune Deficiency Foundation - Peer Contact for GA http://www.primaryimmune.org / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Hi Trina !!! I'm Helen 52 yrs., From Ohio, U S A... We have folks on here from all over the world ) We even have a couple from Australia ) It is one great group of folks here... We have all kinds of illnesses on here... You sound like a young Mother with her hands very full... How do you cope with so much to handle... Maybe you can give us some info also... Come talk to us whenever you can, someone will show up eventually... I sent on a couple of links for you, maybe you will get something from them to help you ... will look for others tomorrow night... Its almost three a.m. here and I will be getting back up around 7 / 8 am, so I'm heading to bed ) Hugs Helen Illnesses I Have: 1~Mitral Valve Prolapse 2~Hypothyroidism 3~Hyatal Hernia 4~Acid Reflux 5~Fibromyalgia 6~Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 7~Systematic Lupus Erthematosis 8~Migrains 9~Poly Neuropathy10~Osteoporosis11~Osteoarthritis12~Hypertention13~Degenerative Arthritis14~Restless Leg Syndrome15~Arrhythmia, several different kinds-PAC's-PBC's- Ventricular Tachycardia- can't remember the other one- I have an electrical problem )16~Emphysema17~Myofacial Pain Syndrome18~T.M.J.19~Hypoglycemia20~Irritable Bowel Syndrome21~Polymyalgia WHAT I DID HAVE WRONG RHEUMATIC FEVER 1968PERICARDITIS 1968FULL HYSTERECTOMY 1992GALL BLADDER OUT diseased JAN 1998ANEMIC BAD 1971 & 1992GOITER - RADIATION 1977BLIND IN LEFT EYE 1954 Hi all, I stumbled upon this group yesterday when I was looking for information on Aspergers Syndrome. My eldest son (aged 5) had recently had a preliminary diagnosis of having this and a personality disorder *sigh* Life sure knows how to kick us in the guts. this groups apealed to me as within our family I am sure we could write a medical textbook or two. Besides my son, I have two other children. My daughter (4 years in October) has congenital hip displaysia. She was cleared of it after 18 months treatment, it is now starting to show its head again and she is looking at surgery as soon as we can find an orthopedic surgeon we are happy with. Our baby boy (2.3) has major allergies, he reacts to smells and has an extremely restricted diet. He is also one of only 5 children diagnosed in Tasmania (this statistic was 12 months ago so could be more that we haven't been made aware of) with multiple food protein intollerance syndrome. Meaning basically what he isn't allergic to he is intollerant to.. makes feeding the tribe "interesting" He is also suspected of missing a growth hormone but at the moment he is pretty young and the docs are more concerned with his allergies and diet, his height can hold off just a bit. He is turning 3 in February and still wearing size 0 clothing.. almost size 1s but not quite.... My husband has a history of allergies himself and epilepsy (been cleared 5 years yaaayy!!!) and myself, I have endometriosis and adenomyosis. What a mix hey!!! I just realised I haven't intro'd myself, I am Katrina (treena to my friends). I am married to , recently celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary.. doesn't time fly!!! We have 3 children, Aleksandir 5yrs, Kahli almost 4 and 2.5yrs. we all live in Tasmania, Aust (not sure where this list is based so better mention that heheh) We basically try to stick to ourselve, with problems with airborne allergies it makes visiting and roaming a bit difficult. Anyways this is us, I look forward to "meeting" other people in this group and hopefully finding a home where I can glean a bit of information and a little support Take care all, I look forward to finding more about you all soon.. hugs treena Helenangelbear1129@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2003 Report Share Posted September 27, 2003 Hello Treena ) and Welcome to the group!!!!!!! My you have your hands full!!! Post as much and as often as you want/need! No post too long or too short here!!!My name is Jessi, i'm 19 years old and live in North Carolina USA with Nana (mom/grandma). I have a little mini farm with 26 monsters...errr sweet animals lol most of them are rescues and have special needs. There are some pictures of the monsters in the photo section for our group i think it's like "Jessi's animals" or maybe it says monsters lol. I haven't updated it in a long time i'll try to do that next week!! You are more then welcome to add some pics in the "members" album, and if you have any trouble let me know or email me the pics at shanes_maaa@... and i'll get them up for you. That goes for everyone guys!! There aren't very many members pics in that members photo album!!! Lets change that k!!!! Take care!!!!JessiGERD, POTS, NCS, Gastro Paresis (sp?), Severe Asthma, Migraines, a mean Pancreas every now and then, i'm tube fed for half of my daily Cals., and a few other little things thrown in for fun as Nana likes to say lol. I hope you enjoy this group!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 Welcome! Every state has a different home care delivery system. First, find out what kind of long-term care your goddaughter's insurance covers. Most cover nothing beyond short-term hospice or convelescence care, but you never know. If they do cover long-term home care, find out if they require a CNA or a LVN, etc. Most would only hire through a registry. Otherwise there are ways to access Medicaid-funded homecare. The most common way to do this without the parents quitting thier jobs to become finanially eligible, is to use a Beckett Model Waiver (called CDCSP [formerly TEFRA] in WV). Then you jump through whatever hoops to become a service provider. Here are some links to explore: http://www.familyreunion.org/health/arango/fccare.html http://www.wvddc.org/children_resources.html http://www.thearc.org/familyguide/WestVirginia.pdf My niece, age 11, is now financially independent of her parents here in CA under the Model Waiver and so has Medi-Cal (Medicaid) and home care. A nurse comes in and also Grandma gets paid as her attendant through In-Home Supportive Services (a CA program). Good luck! Alana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2003 Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 In NY it's a Medicaid Waiver. I have been independent of my parents under this since age 14. It's really the only way to receive the necessary services unless the parents have a really really nice insurance plan - even with that, it's difficult to receive long-term care. ~Kendra > Otherwise there are ways to access Medicaid-funded homecare. The most common way to do this without the parents quitting thier jobs to become finanially eligible, is to use a Beckett Model Waiver (called CDCSP [formerly TEFRA] in WV). Then you jump through whatever hoops to become a service provider. > > Here are some links to explore: > > http://www.familyreunion.org/health/arango/fccare.html > http://www.wvddc.org/children_resources.html > http://www.thearc.org/familyguide/WestVirginia.pdf > > My niece, age 11, is now financially independent of her parents here in CA under the Model Waiver and so has Medi-Cal (Medicaid) and home care. A nurse comes in and also Grandma gets paid as her attendant through In-Home Supportive Services (a CA program). > > Good luck! > Alana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2003 Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 You need the proper respiratory equipment right away, as a start. At her condition level I would think as a minimum she should have a pulse-oximeter, cough machine, and something like a BiPAP (to expand her chest cavity to prevent that deformity caused by a lack of lung expansion). You should pursue that stuff immediately!!! Also, have the PT stretch her hips, knees, etc. to minimize contractures. Jay Newbie HI everyone, I will admit I'm new to the list and a lurker, or WAS a lurker..but not anymore. When I wrote to to tell her why I wanted to become a part of this wonderful list my god-daugther () was in the process of having tests run to find out if she has SMA. We got the DNA results on Monday. It was positive. I'm her god-mother and babysitter 2-3 days a week. To tell you a little about her, she's 6 months old. She moves her hands, arms, legs, feet and head. Her head is normally in a forward or backward position..but in the past few weeks of working with her, she will now swing her head to one side to get it upright. She has no sucking problems nor eating problems. She even just started jar baby food and LOVES it. She has a con-caved chest (sorry...don't know the exact medical name) and has not had any colds or have had to be hospitalized. She blows bubbles, rasberry's, and likes movements (like her swing)and bats a toys in front of her. She can sit up right with assistance and we are getting her to slowly work her neck muscles. She does not roll over or bring her feet up to play with them or anything. She is in the process of getting into a program with a PT, OT amd dev specialist. I want to know how I can continue to take care of her..and make it more like a profession. Her mom and dad both work (and need to work to have medical insurance). I work with her each day I'm here and am really looking forward to finding out what exercises they recommend I do with her. I was laid off from work one month after she was born so, I take care of her with her grandmother (on the days I'm not here). My unemployment is running out and knowing that she will need someone here to take care of her has me thinking of becoming a CNA. BUt I'm not sure how i would get paid. I just keep thinking...I don't want her to be somebody's 9-5 job..I have a vested interest and personal love to help her. I have been doing non-stop internet research on SMA since her neurologist suspected it was SMA. I just got a thick packet from the families of SMA and have continued to read though out the nights. Any suggestions anyone has would be GREATLY apperciated!!! Sorry to make this introduction so long!! Have a great day. Kathy Young from WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Maggiebee40...Great of you to join. I have to tell you that last night at the gym, I noticed this older woman there and she really inspired me. She was looking GREAT. I commend you for taking the challenge...good for you. YOU GO GIRL!!! > Hi, my name is Maggiebee40. I started the BFL program 10 days ago > and am loving it. I am 63 years older, likely the elder of this > group. I do not have weight to lose, and exercised extensively > aerobically, but have found myself looking " flabby. " I need a > routine and a healthy diet, so BFL works perfect for me. I work out > at home with treadmill, stairstepper, workbench and free weights. > > I have been surfing many sites and find this one to be one of the > best. I need the support and will post on a regular basis with stats > and support of others. One of my goals is to join a challenge, > however, I HATE myself in a swimsuit, and believe me that would be a > huge risk, having my hubby take a picture of me in a swimsuit. Ugh! > > Thanks for all the good info, and success to everyone here. > Maggiebee40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 Welcome to the gang Ann! I just started my challenge last Monday so I am kinda new here too altho I lurked around for a couple of weeks first! Anything you need is right here and whenever you feel like spouting off you can do that too! LOL(note my earlier post!!!) Congratulations on starting today! Good Luck Dorina > Hi-- > I'm another newbie--great list BTW. I've been lurking for about a week and getting my feet wet with BFL, but my official start date is TODAY! I took the photos (hmmm...didn't realize my butt looked quite that big!) and my starting BF is 31%, so I'm looking for some big changes. I'm not going for a perfect body...I just want to lose about 12 lbs of fat and get down to about 23% BF eventually. I also recently tested high for cholesterol for the first time in my life, so I'd like to get that under control too. I made my hubbers get his BF done too, and he was also shocked. I can't convince him to lift weights, but I think I've convinced him to watch his diet a bit more. > I'm 36 and live in Ohio where I'm a WAHM for our own business (industrial sales) and I have 3 kids 10, 7, and 6. > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 awesome, welcome :-) Don't worry that you haven't convinced your husband to start yet, when he sees how well you are doing he won't be able to help himself after a while :-) And the eating is such a big part of it, that it's a good thing he's at least started that. Looking forward to hearing more about your progress! in NZ > Hi-- > I'm another newbie--great list BTW. I've been lurking for about a week and getting my feet wet with BFL, but my official start date is TODAY! I took the photos (hmmm...didn't realize my butt looked quite that big!) and my starting BF is 31%, so I'm looking for some big changes. I'm not going for a perfect body...I just want to lose about 12 lbs of fat and get down to about 23% BF eventually. I also recently tested high for cholesterol for the first time in my life, so I'd like to get that under control too. I made my hubbers get his BF done too, and he was also shocked. I can't convince him to lift weights, but I think I've convinced him to watch his diet a bit more. > I'm 36 and live in Ohio where I'm a WAHM for our own business (industrial sales) and I have 3 kids 10, 7, and 6. > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 Welcome Ann! Colleen > Hi-- > I'm another newbie--great list BTW. I've been lurking for about a week and getting my feet wet with BFL, but my official start date is TODAY! I took the photos (hmmm...didn't realize my butt looked quite that big!) and my starting BF is 31%, so I'm looking for some big changes. I'm not going for a perfect body...I just want to lose about 12 lbs of fat and get down to about 23% BF eventually. I also recently tested high for cholesterol for the first time in my life, so I'd like to get that under control too. I made my hubbers get his BF done too, and he was also shocked. I can't convince him to lift weights, but I think I've convinced him to watch his diet a bit more. > I'm 36 and live in Ohio where I'm a WAHM for our own business (industrial sales) and I have 3 kids 10, 7, and 6. > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hi Ann - Welcome to the group! I think your goals are totally achieveable, and if you stick strictly to the program I would bet you can do it in one 12-week challenge. Have you posted your photos? When you hit the 4 week mark and take some progress photos maybe you can do it then so we can all oooh and ahhh over your progress :-). And to just let you know who I am, I'm 33, SAHM with 2 kids aged 5 and almost 2. in WI Newbie > Hi-- > I'm another newbie--great list BTW. I've been lurking for about a week and getting my feet wet with BFL, but my official start date is TODAY! I took the photos (hmmm...didn't realize my butt looked quite that big!) and my starting BF is 31%, so I'm looking for some big changes. I'm not going for a perfect body...I just want to lose about 12 lbs of fat and get down to about 23% BF eventually. I also recently tested high for cholesterol for the first time in my life, so I'd like to get that under control too. I made my hubbers get his BF done too, and he was also shocked. I can't convince him to lift weights, but I think I've convinced him to watch his diet a bit more. > I'm 36 and live in Ohio where I'm a WAHM for our own business (industrial sales) and I have 3 kids 10, 7, and 6. > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Congratulations! We are the same age and around the same weight (I'm 5'7 " ). I too, have done all of the diets...low-carb, South Beach, weight watchers, mid-life diet, etc., I have never been able to go more than 4-5 days without a binge on any program. Yes, I have lost and gained a million times. Granted, I am only in week 2, but have not had one slip or binge. I did overeat on my free day (Sunday) but will re-evaluate what I am going to eat next Sunday. I really didn't want junk or sweets but " knew " if I didn't, I crave it during the week. I was so shaky and miserable Monday doing my upper body exercises that I thought I was going to have to stay home from work!! I came out of it and hopefully, as time passes, I'll become wiser and stronger. For me, this program has been excellent. My top goal is not to binge! I have gotten on the scales but am limiting myself to once weekly. That's tough but I am determined to succeed. This board is motivational and inspirational! Good luck!! > I am starting Sunday and am so excited. I am 38 and 160. I need to > do my bodyfat still. I want to be 130 and about 18% BF at the most. > I don't know how many challenges it will take me? I have tried > everything weight watchers, LA weight Loss to name a few. I > always " fall off the wagon " then the wagon runs over me! Those both > seem so structured and either you are on a diet or off a diet and > believe me when I am off I am off. I am planning on this being the > lifestyle change that I need. I could use all encouragement I can > get. I have continually read all the posts and it has encouraged me > enough to get my rear moving. > Have a great day! > KJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 I think the hardest thing I ever tried was LA weight loss. Even the carb cravers program was the pits. You had to eat exactly what it said to eat whether you wanted to or not. It just set me up to binge because when I would mess up I would feel so defeated I would just eat horribly the rest of the week.. Glad to hear you are doing so well! I am ready to get started. I got all my protein and good foods and the proper mind set.(finally) haha > > Congratulations! We are the same age and around the same weight (I'm > 5'7 " ). I too, have done all of the diets...low-carb, South Beach, > weight watchers, mid-life diet, etc., I have never been able to go > more than 4-5 days without a binge on any program. Yes, I have lost > and gained a million times. Granted, I am only in week 2, but have > not had one slip or binge. I did overeat on my free day (Sunday) but > will re-evaluate what I am going to eat next Sunday. I really didn't > want junk or sweets but " knew " if I didn't, I crave it during the > week. I was so shaky and miserable Monday doing my upper body > exercises that I thought I was going to have to stay home from > work!! I came out of it and hopefully, as time passes, I'll become > wiser and stronger. For me, this program has been excellent. My top > goal is not to binge! I have gotten on the scales but am limiting > myself to once weekly. That's tough but I am determined to succeed. > This board is motivational and inspirational! Good luck!! > > > > I am starting Sunday and am so excited. I am 38 and 160. I need > to > > do my bodyfat still. I want to be 130 and about 18% BF at the > most. > > I don't know how many challenges it will take me? I have tried > > everything weight watchers, LA weight Loss to name a few. I > > always " fall off the wagon " then the wagon runs over me! Those > both > > seem so structured and either you are on a diet or off a diet and > > believe me when I am off I am off. I am planning on this being the > > lifestyle change that I need. I could use all encouragement I can > > get. I have continually read all the posts and it has encouraged > me > > enough to get my rear moving. > > Have a great day! > > KJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 > > > > Congratulations! We are the same age and around the same weight > (I'm > > 5'7 " ). I too, have done all of the diets...low-carb, South Beach, > > weight watchers, mid-life diet, etc., I have never been able to go > > more than 4-5 days without a binge on any program. Yes, I have > lost > > and gained a million times. Granted, I am only in week 2, but have > > not had one slip or binge. I did overeat on my free day (Sunday) > but > > will re-evaluate what I am going to eat next Sunday. I really > didn't > > want junk or sweets but " knew " if I didn't, I crave it during the > > week. I was so shaky and miserable Monday doing my upper body > > exercises that I thought I was going to have to stay home from > > work!! I came out of it and hopefully, as time passes, I'll become > > wiser and stronger. For me, this program has been excellent. My > top > > goal is not to binge! I have gotten on the scales but am limiting > > myself to once weekly. That's tough but I am determined to > succeed. > > This board is motivational and inspirational! Good luck!! > > > > > > > I am starting Sunday and am so excited. I am 38 and 160. I need > > to > > > do my bodyfat still. I want to be 130 and about 18% BF at the > > most. > > > I don't know how many challenges it will take me? I have tried > > > everything weight watchers, LA weight Loss to name a few. I > > > always " fall off the wagon " then the wagon runs over me! Those > > both > > > seem so structured and either you are on a diet or off a diet and > > > believe me when I am off I am off. I am planning on this being > the > > > lifestyle change that I need. I could use all encouragement I > can > > > get. I have continually read all the posts and it has encouraged > > me > > > enough to get my rear moving. > > > Have a great day! > > > KJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Yes don't weight. I know it sets me up for failure. I would even go as far as taking water pills if it showed a gain. It was not good news. Keep going and don't focus on a number on the scale. I am going to buy some goal jeans and hang them where I can see them every day and try them on about once a month or so. KJ > > > > > > Congratulations! We are the same age and around the same weight > > (I'm > > > 5'7 " ). I too, have done all of the diets...low-carb, South > Beach, > > > weight watchers, mid-life diet, etc., I have never been able to > go > > > more than 4-5 days without a binge on any program. Yes, I have > > lost > > > and gained a million times. Granted, I am only in week 2, but > have > > > not had one slip or binge. I did overeat on my free day (Sunday) > > but > > > will re-evaluate what I am going to eat next Sunday. I really > > didn't > > > want junk or sweets but " knew " if I didn't, I crave it during the > > > week. I was so shaky and miserable Monday doing my upper body > > > exercises that I thought I was going to have to stay home from > > > work!! I came out of it and hopefully, as time passes, I'll > become > > > wiser and stronger. For me, this program has been excellent. My > > top > > > goal is not to binge! I have gotten on the scales but am > limiting > > > myself to once weekly. That's tough but I am determined to > > succeed. > > > This board is motivational and inspirational! Good luck!! > > > > > > > > > > I am starting Sunday and am so excited. I am 38 and 160. I > need > > > to > > > > do my bodyfat still. I want to be 130 and about 18% BF at the > > > most. > > > > I don't know how many challenges it will take me? I have tried > > > > everything weight watchers, LA weight Loss to name a few. I > > > > always " fall off the wagon " then the wagon runs over me! > Those > > > both > > > > seem so structured and either you are on a diet or off a diet > and > > > > believe me when I am off I am off. I am planning on this being > > the > > > > lifestyle change that I need. I could use all encouragement I > > can > > > > get. I have continually read all the posts and it has > encouraged > > > me > > > > enough to get my rear moving. > > > > Have a great day! > > > > KJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Hi Jax, Welcome to the group!!! I'm Helen, 53, from Ohio, have 22 illnesses, a son 34 and a daughter 30, three grand daughters 9, 8 and 6... Hubby of 36 years ) Do you have any helpers in your neighborhood that can take you to town when you need to go??? Churches and senior groups have folks that do that for others for free or for the cost of gas in a lot of towns... (I know your not a senior, and neither am I, but I Still get the AARP and social security junk mail, do you???) ) We had a lovely Dalmatian also, but she passed away almost three years ago at the age of 12 from heart failure, and I DO miss her so much, she was my shadow... She knew when I was having a bad day and when I needed extra lovins... She would climb right up onto my lap and try to curl up on it just like a lap puppy ) That would never work, she was just too big, so I would go to the couch and she would lay on the couch with her head in my lap... Oh God I do miss her ( Time for nicer thoughts ) I will be so Glad when Spring gets here!!! I seen my First Robin Today!!! Yayyyyyyyy... A mile down the road I then seen a whole flock! So hopefully winter here is just about over with ) Keep us posted as to how your doing... ((( Welcoming Hugs ))) Helen Hello everyone,.....my name is Jax [Jackie] and I live in Oregon in a little town called Aurora. It was founded many years ago by a Mennonite preacher who name the town after his daughter. I am not Mennonite, but there are a dozen or more Antique shops that sell Mennonite wares. They are famous for their beautiful handcrafted quilts. Steve my husband and Max my Dalmatian and I have lived here for 2 years, but we may have to move closer to a bigger city before long. As my illnesses get worse I find living in the country hard to manage. I don't drive anymore, so I am kind of stuck without much help around. So I occupy my time with playing games on the computer, and Scrabble is probably my favorite. I watch 3 soaps, All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital. When they are over I switch over to Star Trek Next Generations. Max is a great companion and he just turned 12 in Dec. He has some Arthritis too, so we hobble along together. My kids are grown. Tina is 30 and lives about 20 mins from me with her fiancee Cliff. They will be getting married in 2005. My son is 28 and lives with them right now while he is going to Medical School, and trying to reconcile with his wife. They have 2 daughters who are the love of my life. is 4 yrs., and Skylar Rose is 2 yrs. So precious. I'm really not into Astrology much, but its fun sometimes to read my horoscope. I am a Leo, and even tho I don't believe in it, its amazing how most people fit their sign. I have constant pain in my muscles, and many joints. With having MS I also have Central Pain which when it flares makes me want to die. I have a lot of fatigue and stiffness with everything too. I take Roxicet, Valium for the spasms, and I use a pain Gel called, SoreNoMore. I found it on the internet, and if any are interested in learning more about it, they have a web site. Just put sorenomore in a search engine and it should come up. Its all natural, and actually works pretty good for some of my pain. I'm also going thru menopause and it has compounded everything. I'm 53 and I'm hoping it won't be too much longer before everything calms down, meaning my hormones. lol... Guess thats it for tonight. Thankyou for everyone's welcome. Welcome to the other newbies, and Happy Birthday to the March birthdays. Hugs, Jax [Jackie in NW Oregon] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hi , Nice abs! You're going to have a great transformation. Can't wait to see the after pics. Newbie Newbie here. Well, I should say newbie posting. I have been lurking for a couple of years now and actually did a 12 week challenge in 2002 with nice results. I am so mad that I didn't take any pictures. Anyhow,I slipped back to old ways and I am now ready to start again. This time with pictures. They are located in the file labeled /before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Welcome ! Glad to have you here with us! ~Nanci in Iowa > Hi , > > Nice abs! You're going to have a great transformation. Can't wait to see the after pics. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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