Guest guest Posted May 18, 2000 Report Share Posted May 18, 2000 Dear Cathy, You are exactly right. Being overweight is a double edge sword. It's not bad enough we beat ourselves up for the way our bodies look, we accept the fact right or wrong, that we did this to our bodies. But then we have other people thinking the same thing about us. I was not joking when I told the group I was told (by a Dr in Ill.)to splint my elbows and I would lose weight. He said " If it does'nt go IN, it can't go ON " .....it takes willpower, dear. Well, lets see. I quit smoking (2packs a day) over 12 years ago, I am going for my Degree in Nursing with a 3.785 GPA, I have successfully lost about 300 lbs in the past 7-8 yrs. I have a great marriage of 29 years and have 4 great kids.. Am I committed YES Do I have willpower. Yes THEN why am I 265Lbs ............because I need help.....I cant do it alone by myself any more..........and that is why I love this group. THEY KNOW. THEY CARE. THEY REMEMBER WHAT THE FIGHT WAS LIKE. THEY WILL HELP and if they can't help they will stand next to me, and if they can't do that they will pray for me. ...........and I will be there for them every step of the way also. LV Judi in Fla. i uoting CMo6331945@...: > In a message dated 5/18/2000 5:09:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > carljudi@... writes: > > << But I thank > God and my lucky stars I found a group I can listen > to that feels the same way about others,acts the > same way toward others, has a great sense of humor, > ENOUGH/////////////////Lets leave it that it feels > like 6 out of 6 on the LOTTO. > > Lv Judi in Fla >> > > Judi, That's exactly how I feel. My husband said one day something about me > > being back here in my office all the time and I told him that for the first > > time in my whole life (age 44) that i had finally found people who knew > exactly how I felt, what I had been living all my life, total understanding > > of what it is like to live inside this overweight over tired body. Here > there > are no recriminations, no being made to feel guilt or shame, just total > 100% > acceptance and I love each and everyone on this site for allowing me to > come > here and be a part of it!!!! > > Wanting > to be on the other side, > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > BMI 42 > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " > > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > Failed tests, classes skipped, forgotten locker combinations. > Remember the good 'ol days > http://click.egroups.com/1/4053/2/_/453517/_/958686814/ > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > ----------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2000 Report Share Posted May 18, 2000 Dear Cathy, You are exactly right. Being overweight is a double edge sword. It's not bad enough we beat ourselves up for the way our bodies look, we accept the fact right or wrong, that we did this to our bodies. But then we have other people thinking the same thing about us. I was not joking when I told the group I was told (by a Dr in Ill.)to splint my elbows and I would lose weight. He said " If it does'nt go IN, it can't go ON " .....it takes willpower, dear. Well, lets see. I quit smoking (2packs a day) over 12 years ago, I am going for my Degree in Nursing with a 3.785 GPA, I have successfully lost about 300 lbs in the past 7-8 yrs. I have a great marriage of 29 years and have 4 great kids.. Am I committed YES Do I have willpower. Yes THEN why am I 265Lbs ............because I need help.....I cant do it alone by myself any more..........and that is why I love this group. THEY KNOW. THEY CARE. THEY REMEMBER WHAT THE FIGHT WAS LIKE. THEY WILL HELP and if they can't help they will stand next to me, and if they can't do that they will pray for me. ...........and I will be there for them every step of the way also. LV Judi in Fla. i uoting CMo6331945@...: > In a message dated 5/18/2000 5:09:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > carljudi@... writes: > > << But I thank > God and my lucky stars I found a group I can listen > to that feels the same way about others,acts the > same way toward others, has a great sense of humor, > ENOUGH/////////////////Lets leave it that it feels > like 6 out of 6 on the LOTTO. > > Lv Judi in Fla >> > > Judi, That's exactly how I feel. My husband said one day something about me > > being back here in my office all the time and I told him that for the first > > time in my whole life (age 44) that i had finally found people who knew > exactly how I felt, what I had been living all my life, total understanding > > of what it is like to live inside this overweight over tired body. Here > there > are no recriminations, no being made to feel guilt or shame, just total > 100% > acceptance and I love each and everyone on this site for allowing me to > come > here and be a part of it!!!! > > Wanting > to be on the other side, > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > BMI 42 > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " > > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > Failed tests, classes skipped, forgotten locker combinations. > Remember the good 'ol days > http://click.egroups.com/1/4053/2/_/453517/_/958686814/ > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > ----------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2000 Report Share Posted May 18, 2000 Dear Cathy, You are exactly right. Being overweight is a double edge sword. It's not bad enough we beat ourselves up for the way our bodies look, we accept the fact right or wrong, that we did this to our bodies. But then we have other people thinking the same thing about us. I was not joking when I told the group I was told (by a Dr in Ill.)to splint my elbows and I would lose weight. He said " If it does'nt go IN, it can't go ON " .....it takes willpower, dear. Well, lets see. I quit smoking (2packs a day) over 12 years ago, I am going for my Degree in Nursing with a 3.785 GPA, I have successfully lost about 300 lbs in the past 7-8 yrs. I have a great marriage of 29 years and have 4 great kids.. Am I committed YES Do I have willpower. Yes THEN why am I 265Lbs ............because I need help.....I cant do it alone by myself any more..........and that is why I love this group. THEY KNOW. THEY CARE. THEY REMEMBER WHAT THE FIGHT WAS LIKE. THEY WILL HELP and if they can't help they will stand next to me, and if they can't do that they will pray for me. ...........and I will be there for them every step of the way also. LV Judi in Fla. i uoting CMo6331945@...: > In a message dated 5/18/2000 5:09:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > carljudi@... writes: > > << But I thank > God and my lucky stars I found a group I can listen > to that feels the same way about others,acts the > same way toward others, has a great sense of humor, > ENOUGH/////////////////Lets leave it that it feels > like 6 out of 6 on the LOTTO. > > Lv Judi in Fla >> > > Judi, That's exactly how I feel. My husband said one day something about me > > being back here in my office all the time and I told him that for the first > > time in my whole life (age 44) that i had finally found people who knew > exactly how I felt, what I had been living all my life, total understanding > > of what it is like to live inside this overweight over tired body. Here > there > are no recriminations, no being made to feel guilt or shame, just total > 100% > acceptance and I love each and everyone on this site for allowing me to > come > here and be a part of it!!!! > > Wanting > to be on the other side, > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > BMI 42 > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " > > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > Failed tests, classes skipped, forgotten locker combinations. > Remember the good 'ol days > http://click.egroups.com/1/4053/2/_/453517/_/958686814/ > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > ----------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2000 Report Share Posted May 18, 2000 Dear Judi, I didn't know you were in nursing school! I am trying to get into the RN program by August. (SO MUCH COMPETITIoN!!) I also quit smoking (almost a 3 pack a day habit by the end of 18 years worth) on Dec. 29, 1999!...See we have a lot in common. Must be a Florida thing...LOL Love, > Dear Cathy, > You are exactly right. Being overweight is a double > edge sword. It's not bad enough we beat ourselves > up for the way our bodies look, we accept the fact > right or wrong, that we did this to our bodies. But > then we have other people thinking the same thing > about us. I was not joking when I told the group > I was told (by a Dr in Ill.)to splint my elbows and I > would lose weight. He said " If it does'nt go IN, > it can't go ON " .....it takes willpower, dear. > Well, lets see. I quit smoking (2packs a day) over 12 > years ago, I am going for my Degree in Nursing with > a 3.785 GPA, I have successfully lost about 300 lbs > in the past 7-8 yrs. I have a great marriage of 29 > years and have 4 great kids.. Am I committed YES > Do I have willpower. Yes THEN why am I 265Lbs > ...........because I need help.....I cant do > it alone by myself any more..........and that is why > I love this group. THEY KNOW. THEY CARE. THEY > REMEMBER WHAT THE FIGHT WAS LIKE. THEY WILL HELP > and if they can't help they will stand next to me, > and if they can't do that they will pray for me. > ..........and I will be there for them every step of > the way also. > > > LV Judi in Fla. > i > > > > > > > uoting CMo6331945@a...: > > > In a message dated 5/18/2000 5:09:15 PM Eastern > Daylight Time, > > carljudi@h... writes: > > > > << But I thank > > God and my lucky stars I found a group I can listen > > to that feels the same way about others,acts the > > same way toward others, has a great sense of humor, > > ENOUGH/////////////////Lets leave it that it feels > > like 6 out of 6 on the LOTTO. > > > > Lv Judi in Fla >> > > > > Judi, That's exactly how I feel. My husband said one > day something about me > > > > being back here in my office all the time and I told > him that for the first > > > > time in my whole life (age 44) that i had finally > found people who knew > > exactly how I felt, what I had been living all my > life, total understanding > > > > of what it is like to live inside this overweight > over tired body. Here > > there > > are no recriminations, no being made to feel guilt or > shame, just total > > 100% > > acceptance and I love each and everyone on this site > for allowing me to > > come > > here and be a part of it!!!! > > > > Wanting > > to be on the other side, > > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > > BMI 42 > > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single > Step! " > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------- > > Failed tests, classes skipped, forgotten locker > combinations. > > Remember the good 'ol days > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/4053/2/_/453517/_/958686814/ > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------- > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing > List at Onelist.com > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Get the Patient Manual at > http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail > http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2000 Report Share Posted May 18, 2000 Dear Judi, I didn't know you were in nursing school! I am trying to get into the RN program by August. (SO MUCH COMPETITIoN!!) I also quit smoking (almost a 3 pack a day habit by the end of 18 years worth) on Dec. 29, 1999!...See we have a lot in common. Must be a Florida thing...LOL Love, > Dear Cathy, > You are exactly right. Being overweight is a double > edge sword. It's not bad enough we beat ourselves > up for the way our bodies look, we accept the fact > right or wrong, that we did this to our bodies. But > then we have other people thinking the same thing > about us. I was not joking when I told the group > I was told (by a Dr in Ill.)to splint my elbows and I > would lose weight. He said " If it does'nt go IN, > it can't go ON " .....it takes willpower, dear. > Well, lets see. I quit smoking (2packs a day) over 12 > years ago, I am going for my Degree in Nursing with > a 3.785 GPA, I have successfully lost about 300 lbs > in the past 7-8 yrs. I have a great marriage of 29 > years and have 4 great kids.. Am I committed YES > Do I have willpower. Yes THEN why am I 265Lbs > ...........because I need help.....I cant do > it alone by myself any more..........and that is why > I love this group. THEY KNOW. THEY CARE. THEY > REMEMBER WHAT THE FIGHT WAS LIKE. THEY WILL HELP > and if they can't help they will stand next to me, > and if they can't do that they will pray for me. > ..........and I will be there for them every step of > the way also. > > > LV Judi in Fla. > i > > > > > > > uoting CMo6331945@a...: > > > In a message dated 5/18/2000 5:09:15 PM Eastern > Daylight Time, > > carljudi@h... writes: > > > > << But I thank > > God and my lucky stars I found a group I can listen > > to that feels the same way about others,acts the > > same way toward others, has a great sense of humor, > > ENOUGH/////////////////Lets leave it that it feels > > like 6 out of 6 on the LOTTO. > > > > Lv Judi in Fla >> > > > > Judi, That's exactly how I feel. My husband said one > day something about me > > > > being back here in my office all the time and I told > him that for the first > > > > time in my whole life (age 44) that i had finally > found people who knew > > exactly how I felt, what I had been living all my > life, total understanding > > > > of what it is like to live inside this overweight > over tired body. Here > > there > > are no recriminations, no being made to feel guilt or > shame, just total > > 100% > > acceptance and I love each and everyone on this site > for allowing me to > > come > > here and be a part of it!!!! > > > > Wanting > > to be on the other side, > > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > > BMI 42 > > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single > Step! " > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------- > > Failed tests, classes skipped, forgotten locker > combinations. > > Remember the good 'ol days > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/4053/2/_/453517/_/958686814/ > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------- > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing > List at Onelist.com > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Get the Patient Manual at > http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail > http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2000 Report Share Posted May 18, 2000 Dear Judi, I didn't know you were in nursing school! I am trying to get into the RN program by August. (SO MUCH COMPETITIoN!!) I also quit smoking (almost a 3 pack a day habit by the end of 18 years worth) on Dec. 29, 1999!...See we have a lot in common. Must be a Florida thing...LOL Love, > Dear Cathy, > You are exactly right. Being overweight is a double > edge sword. It's not bad enough we beat ourselves > up for the way our bodies look, we accept the fact > right or wrong, that we did this to our bodies. But > then we have other people thinking the same thing > about us. I was not joking when I told the group > I was told (by a Dr in Ill.)to splint my elbows and I > would lose weight. He said " If it does'nt go IN, > it can't go ON " .....it takes willpower, dear. > Well, lets see. I quit smoking (2packs a day) over 12 > years ago, I am going for my Degree in Nursing with > a 3.785 GPA, I have successfully lost about 300 lbs > in the past 7-8 yrs. I have a great marriage of 29 > years and have 4 great kids.. Am I committed YES > Do I have willpower. Yes THEN why am I 265Lbs > ...........because I need help.....I cant do > it alone by myself any more..........and that is why > I love this group. THEY KNOW. THEY CARE. THEY > REMEMBER WHAT THE FIGHT WAS LIKE. THEY WILL HELP > and if they can't help they will stand next to me, > and if they can't do that they will pray for me. > ..........and I will be there for them every step of > the way also. > > > LV Judi in Fla. > i > > > > > > > uoting CMo6331945@a...: > > > In a message dated 5/18/2000 5:09:15 PM Eastern > Daylight Time, > > carljudi@h... writes: > > > > << But I thank > > God and my lucky stars I found a group I can listen > > to that feels the same way about others,acts the > > same way toward others, has a great sense of humor, > > ENOUGH/////////////////Lets leave it that it feels > > like 6 out of 6 on the LOTTO. > > > > Lv Judi in Fla >> > > > > Judi, That's exactly how I feel. My husband said one > day something about me > > > > being back here in my office all the time and I told > him that for the first > > > > time in my whole life (age 44) that i had finally > found people who knew > > exactly how I felt, what I had been living all my > life, total understanding > > > > of what it is like to live inside this overweight > over tired body. Here > > there > > are no recriminations, no being made to feel guilt or > shame, just total > > 100% > > acceptance and I love each and everyone on this site > for allowing me to > > come > > here and be a part of it!!!! > > > > Wanting > > to be on the other side, > > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > > BMI 42 > > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single > Step! " > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------- > > Failed tests, classes skipped, forgotten locker > combinations. > > Remember the good 'ol days > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/4053/2/_/453517/_/958686814/ > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------- > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing > List at Onelist.com > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Get the Patient Manual at > http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail > http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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