Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Hi Sharon- And, thank you for reading my dad's story. Hugs- Sandie -- LadySmilingAtU@... wrote: sandie, amen to your dad!!!!! thank you for sharing ad letting his legacy live on sharon m a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 > > Hey lady, do you think you could order me a couple > of boxes of Cal-100 with D ? I have tried at kmart > for a couple of weeks and they can't seem to order it. > God bless, > Pat ****************** Will order it today, will you be at the support meeting in a couple of weeks or do you want me to mail it? love you, Sharon in Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sweetie How darn frustrating! Are you measuring yourself in case you are losing inches instead of pounds? I'm curious...how many calories are you consuming in a day? It may not be enough calories and your body is in a starvation mode? I don't know, its just a thought. Don't lose heart...regardless of losing weight, you know that eating right and exercise is a healthy habit to have. Sigh...I do hope the scales reward your efforts very soon. Hugs Jo ============================ I havent had any- and I do mean none- > sugar,(simple carbs) in over 3 weeks. Eating high protien, walking, > working 6 days, tracking all my food. And am not losing....at > all....frustrating to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Rocky, I hope your dedication pays off! Sending positive vibes your way. I wish your body wasn't just so all out stubborn! I swear it's going, 'Well, you'll thank me when there's an apocalypse!', but that doesn't really help now! *huge hugs* Anita > > > > Sweetie > > > > How darn frustrating! > > Are you measuring yourself in case you are losing inches instead of > > pounds? I'm curious...how many calories are you consuming in a day? > > It may not be enough calories and your body is in a starvation mode? > > I don't know, its just a thought. > > > > Don't lose heart...regardless of losing weight, you know that eating > > right and exercise is a healthy habit to have. Sigh...I do hope the > > scales reward your efforts very soon. > > > > Hugs > > Jo > ****************************8 > Hi Jo > I havent really counted calories, but for the first time in my life > (other than weight watchers) I am writing down everything I put in my > mouth. > I have my protien shake first thing (every morning for 6 years now) > and about 10am I have some yogurt with raisin bran in it (it has done > wonders for my bm's) about 12 I have a banana (my potassium levels > seem to be up) and then at 130 I have lunch- tuna or some meat alone, > or with one slice of Ezekial bread. 330 I have a snack of nuts, > jerky, or a granola mix my friend made (with nuts, grapenuts, raisins) > then dinner. No evening snack except a small glass of wine. > 10 glasses of water thru the day and 64oz of iced tea (no sugar- even > giving up the pink stuff slowly.) > I walk 30 minutes during my lunch, and do all the extras like parking > far away. > I did measure and weigh in on Monday. Joined a group called biggest > loser. I joined for the accountability. We will see. > I refuse to give up- I dont have any clothes that fit me! So except > for running around nekid, I have to keep trying! > thanks for the encouragement, > love you > Sharon in Onyx > who isnt starving, just raving > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Boy, Sharon, I can so relate! I just had my DS on January 15th, so I'm here expecting this first 6 or 7 weeks to be the " big loser " weeks, right? Ha. Not to be. I did OK weeks 1 thru 3 - lost 26 lbs. But since then? Practically nada. In the last 3 1/2 weeks I've lost exactly 3 lbs. I literally don't know what to do. Dee recommended adding some fat to my diet to help " grease the tubes, " so to speak, so I have done so, but with virtually no effect at all. I finally got so frustrated I literally downed 1/2 of an 8 oz. container of cream cheese yesterday with some celery sticks. It certainly made me feel awful, but had only a very slight effect on my BMs and certainly didn't initiate any weight loss. So here I am almost 7 weeks out and only down 29 lbs. I'm going to the pool twice a week for water walking, to the gym twice a week for resistance machines, and on the treadmill at home more days than not. I'm not eating hardly any carbs at all. I'm drinking constantly. Not eating sugar. And yet I feel like I'm very close to failure at this. How can this be? Don't get me wrong - I'm very, very happy to have lost those 29 lbs. It's just that I had such high expectations for those big numbers that I've heard so much about in the first weeks from others on this board. I guess I feel like I've somehow missed my biggest opportunity for that dramatic big loss and I'll never have it back again. So I'm here in your corner, girl, rooting hard for you! I want to hear that you've started losing and figured it all out. Then I'll not only be happy for you, but have some hope for me, too! I've just gotta' believe that there is SOMETHING that will unlock this process for people like us who are just STUCK! Believe me, if I get it figured out, you'll be the first to know. Good luck and keep hanging in there!!!! Bellingham, WA > I refuse to give up- I dont have any clothes that fit me! So except > for running around nekid, I have to keep trying! > thanks for the encouragement, > love you > Sharon in Onyx > who isnt starving, just raving > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 , Everyone is so different in how they respond to the DS. I was a slow loser and it drove me nuts. but, three years out I found I'd lost 150 pounds. I'm now 5 years out (last December) and I'm down 160 pounds and only fluxgate a few real pounds (water retention is another story!). So, try not to stress out about how fast you lose the weight. Actually, slow loss is better as it gives your skin time to adjust and you don't get hog jowls. Also, it gives your body more time to adjust to the loss. So, chin up and just eat the protein and drink the water. All will be well. Re: Sharon Boy, Sharon, I can so relate! I just had my DS on January 15th, so I'm here expecting this first 6 or 7 weeks to be the " big loser " weeks, right? Ha. Not to be. I did OK weeks 1 thru 3 - lost 26 lbs. But since then? Practically nada. In the last 3 1/2 weeks I've lost exactly 3 lbs. I literally don't know what to do. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Aah, Jim, you do give me hope! Thank you for those encouraging words. I was beginning to feel like the " DS Freak " who did the operation that didn't work!! It is really, really good to hear that others have been slow losers, too, but eventually succeeded. Muchas gracias, mi amigo! > > , > > I was a slow loser and it drove me nuts. but, three years out I found I'd lost 150 pounds. > >> > > Re: Sharon > > > Boy, Sharon, I can so relate! I just had my DS on January 15th, so > I'm here expecting this first 6 or 7 weeks to be the " big loser " > weeks, right? Ha. Not to be. I did OK weeks 1 thru 3 - lost 26 > lbs. But since then? Practically nada. In the last 3 1/2 weeks > I've lost exactly 3 lbs. I literally don't know what to do. > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Sharon Writing down everything you eat is a great wl tool. It keeps you aware and accountable, but it is also a pain in the butt, so I admire you for rising to the challenge. Since you are writing everything down, you may want to consider using www.fitday.com to journal your food. It will help you calculate your calories, your protein, your vitamins, what % of your diet is coming from fats, carbs....it is an interesting tool to help you be aware. I use it a couple times a year for a week or so...just to keep perspective. Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 > > Rocky, > > I hope your dedication pays off! Sending positive vibes your way. I > wish your body wasn't just so all out stubborn! I swear it's going, > 'Well, you'll thank me when there's an apocalypse!', but that doesn't > really help now! > > *huge hugs* > Anita ******************************** Yea, thats me, waiting for an apocalypse, or a famine then I will be the only one to survive and can run around nekid if I want.... Thank you lee and Anita for being such good cheerleaders. I really do appreciate the support. It can get depressing when you go to a support group meeting and someone asks you when your surgery is going to be.... this too shall pass... love and hugs to you both Sharon in Onyx who isnt waiting for the end of the world to be normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 > ******************************** > Yea, thats me, waiting for an apocalypse, or a famine then I will be > the only one to survive and can run around nekid if I want.... > > Thank you lee and Anita for being such good cheerleaders. I > really do appreciate the support. It can get depressing when you go > to a support group meeting and someone asks you when your surgery is > going to be.... > this too shall pass... > love and hugs to you both > Sharon in Onyx > who isnt waiting for the end of the world to be normal! > sharon, i am sorry you are going through such a rough patch. i admire your dedication in trying to make changes that will work for you - that is something i have never been successful at. i am thankful to have you as a friend, a ds sis, and a sis in Christ - had it not been for my dad introducing us, i would never have had the joy of knowing you. you are such a support for others, and i thank you for being willing to give so much of yourself. you are much loved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 > > Sharon > > Writing down everything you eat is a great wl tool. It keeps you aware > and accountable, but it is also a pain in the butt, so I admire you for > rising to the challenge. Since you are writing everything down, you > may want to consider using www.fitday.com to journal your food. It > will help you calculate your calories, your protein, your vitamins, > what % of your diet is coming from fats, carbs....it is an interesting > tool to help you be aware. I use it a couple times a year for a week > or so...just to keep perspective. > > Hugs > Jo ***************************** Ya know, I forgot about fitday. But I have been using Sparks People. If anyone is interested I will email you the web site (I get points for that too ) It has motivation, recipes, and tracking. It is a fun diversion for an unpleasant task. Huge congrats on your healthy check up! love you Sharon in Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 > sharon, i am sorry you are going through such a rough patch. i > admire your dedication in trying to make changes that will work for > you - that is something i have never been successful at. i am > thankful to have you as a friend, a ds sis, and a sis in Christ - > had it not been for my dad introducing us, i would never have had > the joy of knowing you. you are such a support for others, and i > thank you for being willing to give so much of yourself. you are > much loved! ********************************* And if it hadnt been for you, I would not have had this amazing surgery 6+ years ago. thank you from my heart. I miss you too..... love, Sharon in Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 - > If anyone is interested I will email you the web site (I get points > for that too ) ========================= Sharon I went and found the site...looks interesting. I started to sign up but then remembered that you get points...so send me the invite and I'll get ya some points. (sigh...my support is never ending...lol). Truly it looks like a cool site that could have loads of benefits. Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 > Sharon I went and found the site...looks interesting. I started to > sign up but then remembered that you get points...so send me the invite > and I'll get ya some points. (sigh...my support is never > ending...lol). Truly it looks like a cool site that could have loads of > benefits. > > Hugs > Jo ***************** I sent you an invite.... Sharon In Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Rocky, That's definitely got to be hard! *hugs* Is there any way Dr. K can check to see if your common channel has grown, without doing surgery? As I'm sure all revison patients are aware, a second surgery is potentially more complicated, but when you're body is fighting so hard against you losing weight, sometimes it needs to be considered. Are you having any knee pain, etc? You're healthier now and you're still a success, but I absolutely understand the frustration and depression of not being where you hoped to be, especially when you're trying so hard and for others it seems to just be a stroll the park to lose the weight! If we didn't love Jo so much, wouldn't you just want to pop her one when she had her one regular Pepsi for the week? Love & hugs, Anita > > > > Rocky, > > > > I hope your dedication pays off! Sending positive vibes your way. I > > wish your body wasn't just so all out stubborn! I swear it's going, > > 'Well, you'll thank me when there's an apocalypse!', but that doesn't > > really help now! > > > > *huge hugs* > > Anita > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Uhhhhh...putting my pepsi away and starting to drink water to protect my little nose. It's nice to be loved...???I think??? Hugs Jo =============================== If we didn't love Jo > so much, wouldn't you just want to pop her one when she had her one > regular Pepsi for the week? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Jo, It's great to be loved! It protects your nose *and* your Pepsi! HEE. Love & hugs, Anita > > Uhhhhh...putting my pepsi away and starting to drink water to protect > my little nose. > > It's nice to be loved...???I think??? > > Hugs Jo > =============================== > > If we didn't love Jo > > so much, wouldn't you just want to pop her one when she had her one > > regular Pepsi for the week? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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