Introduction

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In a message dated 6/6/00 9:37:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, fzdyer@...

writes:

<< someone posted a website to go find out your bone structure >>

Felicia,

Welcome. Now you can get your wish to help others here. Can you post the

website you are referring to in the above snippet? I am definitely interested

in seeing how I rate.

;^)

My prayers are with you for a complete healing of your cancer. You seem to

already be healed spiritually and emotionally in dealing with it. Keep your

attitude going. Best wishes with your healing.

In Charlottesville, VA

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In a message dated 7/17/2000 10:00:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

mjcarl@... writes:

> I am wearing a size 12 dress, mostly size 14 jeans...it still boggles my

> mind that I once was bursting out of size 26/28's. I see myself in the

> mirror and wonder, " Who is that? She looks familiar. " I haven't come to

> grips with my thinner image, but then I never saw myself as really fat,

> either...which I definitely was. I had an image of myself at about 225 or

> so...and I still do. My brain seems to be stuck somewhere in the middle.

I know exactly what you mean. I too am a July 1999 graduate and I still have

a hard time with the new body image. I guess it takes a while for the brain

to catch up. Anyway congrats on your loss and welcome to the graduates list.

Take care now.

Bill in WV

Open RNY July 7, 1999

Dr. Harvey J. Sugerman

Medical College of Virginia, Richmond VA

Preop Weight 423

Current Weight 232

191 lbs. gone forever

Check out my website at: http://openrny.homestead.com/WLS.html

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Thank you so much and good luck to you on Wednesday

Peace,

Abby

262/140/125

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Hi Everyone,

I am also new here.I had my surgery 6-2-99 .I started at 287 and now weigh

165.I had my surgery done at pacific bariatrics in San Diego.I am married and

have a 10 year old son.This surgery was the very best thing I could have done

for myself.

I live in Bakersfield California and I am 37.As far as my feeling sexy for

my hubby that started about 2-3 months ago.I havent felt sexy in so long...

But I am finally feeling good about myself.And I am finally buying clothes

that fit me instead of buying big baggy sweats.

It's funny even at my highest weight I would tell myself " I don't look that

bad " But boy did I.

People that I have not seen in a few years do not even reconize me.I am doing

more things now that ever.Recently went to magic mountain and rode rides and

I had no worrys about the bar fitting down on me.

Sorry if I am rambling lol

Tammy

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Welcome to the list!

I don't have much advice to offer you since I have absolutely no expertise

in diabetes. I think you'll be okay with the ratio though. Lots of kids do

fine on that ratio. It may take a while to get into ketosis, but I'm not

necessarily sure that's the worst thing. My son was fasted and started

on a 4:1 ratio. It was a very tough adjustment for him physically. If I had

to do over, I'd start much more slowly. There are certain oils that can

raise ketones (MCT oils). Coconut is one. That could help on a lower ratio.

There are several moms on the list that are very knowledgeable about how

certain oils work (unfortunately I'm not one). Good luck and fire away to

the list with questions.

ashley

mom to alex, age 4, autism, possible LGS, keto kid since 5/02

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To: ketogenic

Subject: Introduction

Date: Wed, Aug 21, 2002, 5:51 AM

<<The main reason I am writing is because we are about to commence a

form of the keto diet. Due to hayden's diabetes he is unable to go on

a standard ratio. His ratio will be 2.5:1 and we are unable to kick

in ketones as we can not fast him (due to his diabetes) and would be

grateful for anyone assist in this matter.>>>

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Hi Deana,

Welcome to this group. This group has been such a huge support to me

and I hope we can help you too.

> hi, I am so glad to find this group right now. I just got the good

news that I have a septate uterus....

Heehee...it's kind of funny to hear it said that way, but I know what

you mean! I did not know if I was bicornuate (BU) or sepatate (SU)

when I m/c at 12 wks. I remember my husband asking me which one I

wished I was and I told him, " I guess if I was SU it would help me to

explain the m/c and then it could be fixed " but of course, the m/c

could have been due to anything. Well, as it turns out, I was SU and

had a resection in April 2002. Luckily I had a follow-up HSG which

showed that the septum was still completely there. I went to another

dr and had a 2nd surgery in July 2002. I had a chemical pg on my

first try at ttc in Sept 2002 and then found out I was pg in Jan

2003. I'm now 11w6d.

This groups founder, Beth, had SU and PCOS also. She doesn't post as

much b/c she just gave birth to Theodore in Dec, but she does read

the posts still. She is an excellent source of information if you

have questions about SU or PCOS>

My drs said to wait until after 2 periods before ttc. You can also

search this website if you want to read up on old messages about

resection, etc. Also, take a look at the photos folder. We have a

folder with " our kids " that gives us all a lot of inspiration.

It sounds like you have a wonderful husband and mom to support you.

That will help a lot to get you through all of these appts. Just

curious, how did your dr conclude that you had a septum? What type

of testing was used? I would like to stress the importance of having

some type of follow-up test (HSG, SHG or hys) to insure that the

septum was removed. There have been a few of us that were surprised

we needed another surgery. It's something you would want to know

about before ttc.

Again, welcome!

Sara

SU resected x2

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Welcome Lois My hat is off to you that you could stick with your

'weight management' for SO MANY YEARS!! That type of constant checking

would have worn me out and I'm sure I would have rebelled big time

too. By the way, 15 pounds more at retirement sounds very much in line

with how our bodies do naturally carry more weight as we age. I ever

read one study that claimed that older people actually a 'healthier' a

tad over, rather than, under weight.

But weight #s isn't what is as important as how YOU feel living in

your body. What you wrote about 'clean plate' and horror of throwing

out (wasting) food is a concern for many of us. Hopefully you will be

able to find a better, more pleasant and fitting way for you to be

around food from this group. IE is about eating, but as you need and

prefer it.

Best wishes as you learn and practice IE with us.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> Hi,

>

> I am a 61 yo, retired flight attendant (27 years), married 30 years

> to a retired airline captain, living in Arizona with our 12 year old

> Great Dane.

>

> My career began back in the old days when we believed that we were

> hired for public relations. Our #1 job was to make sure the customer

> returned to our airline.

> Back then my weight (110 lbs) was checked before every trip and I had

> to be within 4 pounds of my set-weight. Needless to say those days

> are gone :-)

>

> My last 7 years of flying were spent commuting from Arizona to

> Pittsburgh to start my 4-day trip to Europe. Then return to

> Pittsburgh and do it again the next day – ending with an 8 hour

> commute back to my home in Arizona.

> Luckily I flew with my husband (captain) for 17 years so it was 99%

> joy.

>

> The negatives came in the fact that every meal or glass of wine was

> treated as though it were my last supper. The results being that I

> was 15 lbs overweight by my retirement day.

> That was 14 years ago - the pounds haven't budged and the eating

> habits have only gotten worse.

>

> My husband and I are extremely healthy and active. Neither of us eat

> what would be considered " junk food " and since I like to cook –

> though don't like to spend too much time in the kitchen – I believe

> if I can create new habits I will succeed with this concept.

>

> I do look at certain foods (carbs in particular) as being bad. We

> entertain a lot in the winter months and that usually means the

> chips, dips, snacks, etc. plus something that will satisfy a crowd

> for dinner. I now find myself overriding the strong sense of waste as

> I throw leftovers into the garbage after a party. My husband comes

> from the " clean your plate - don't waste food " era and would be

> horrified if he knew this. But I know I would be the one snacking on

> the left-over dessert, chips, or nuts.

>

>

> Needless to say I have been on every diet (and pill) known to man. I

> could tell you the caloric value of air! So the thought of giving up

> dieting sounds fruitless to my " diet mind " - but it also sounds like

> the only true way a human should consider food. I would really like

> to learn to cook in a way that will not only benefit my husband and

> myself, but also my friends.

>

>

> I started the diet mindset over 40 years ago so that's a lot to

> override. I'm hoping that I will find the resources and strength with

> this group to change this mindset to something that I can live with

> in peace.

>

> I am at our summer condo in Park City, Utah and had the

> book " Ultimate Eating " sent to my home in Arizona, so I'm not totally

> familiar with the full concept. I have, however, been reading some of

> the posts and am starting to get the gist.

>

> Looking forward to your help and guidance.

> Lois Hansen

> Lake Havasu City, Arizona

>

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Hi, I'm Angele

I have been battling with overeating for a very long time. I was glad

to come across Geneen Ruth though this group. I downloaded lots of

her sessions and totally am amazed. Wow!!!

I have been going to Emotions Anonymous for over 20 years and it has

given me back my life. I have ADDH and lots of my eating now is due

to that. I just love Geneen " inquiry tool " . I was very surprise to

hear her say that all my relationship with my food is in my life too!!

I had listen to her tapes for a week now and already seen an

improvement.

When I read some posting in this group I was a bit confused

with " what is IE " . Didn't realize that was what GR was about.

I'd like to try some of the others but I likes Geneen so much that

I'm worried that it might not be the same message and I don't want to

get confused.

I'm so pleased that any struggles I will have with the guidelines I

can do an inquiry to see what the actual problem is.

I like to do inquiries as they are non jugemental and I don't need to

resist doing this as it is only an inquiry.....no pressure at all.

Looking forward to spend time in this group!!!!

Angele

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Welcome Angele thanks for sharing your story with us. Eva

Hi, I'm AngeleI have been battling with overeating for a very long time. I was glad to come across Geneen Ruth though this group. I downloaded lots of her sessions and totally am amazed. Wow!!! I have been going to Emotions Anonymous for over 20 years and it has given me back my life. I have ADDH and lots of my eating now is due to that. I just love Geneen "inquiry tool". I was very surprise to hear her say that all my relationship with my food is in my life too!!I had listen to her tapes for a week now and already seen an improvement. When I read some posting in this group I was a bit confused with "what is IE". Didn't realize that was what GR was about.I'd like to try some of the others but I likes Geneen so much that I'm worried that it might not be the same message and I don't want to get confused.I'm so pleased that any struggles I will have with the guidelines I can do an inquiry to see what the actual problem is.I like to do inquiries as they are non jugemental and I don't need to resist doing this as it is only an inquiry.....no pressure at all.Looking forward to spend time in this group!!!!Angele------------------------------------