Is this normal?

[Guest guest]

>

> Thank you, Bee! Your response helped immensely. Just had a moment of

> faltering faith there. But knowing that what's happening is still

> forward movement (even though it feels like a back slide) is enough to

> keep me going. Thank you thank you. :-)

==>Hi . You are very welcome indeed! Believe in the miracle of

your own body if you give it what it needs to do it jobs of healing.

I forgot to put in the URL for articles on how natural healing works -

here they are:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu1_2.php

Here's some articles on Handling Healing Reactions, Die-Off Symptoms,

etc.: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu1_3.php

The best to you, Bee

[Guest guest]

Pregnant, maybe?

--- cellina77 <cellina77@...> wrote:

> I threw up again this morning after just two

> teaspoons of coconut oil yesterday and two

> boiled eggs this morning. I tried ginger tea and

> bicarb in water. It is similar to the feeling I

> used to get when hypoglycemic. This seems to have

> come from nowhere, I have been doing

> fine for two months. Is this just a phase? If I

> can't stomach eggs, breakfast is going to get

> very complicated. I really hate vomiting. Is there

> something I am missing?

>

>

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[Guest guest]

>

> I threw up again this morning after just two teaspoons of coconut

oil yesterday and two

> boiled eggs this morning. I tried ginger tea and bicarb in water.

It is similar to the feeling I

> used to get when hypoglycemic. This seems to have come from

nowhere, I have been doing

> fine for two months. Is this just a phase? If I can't stomach

eggs, breakfast is going to get

> very complicated. I really hate vomiting. Is there something I am

missing?

==>Yes, it is a phase, which is more than likely due to your body is

retracing previous stomach upsets/episodes, i.e. related to when you

were hypoglycemic? To understand more about retracing see Hering's

Law of Cures on my website.

So you shouldn't change your eating habits because of it; it wouldn't

be any foods that cause it. Good natural foods do not cause any

sickness since our bodies are designed to consume them.

I've gone through a lot of retracing of my previous stomach ulcer

attacks, and even though it is miserable, just knowing what is

happening makes it easier.

Cheers, Bee

[Guest guest]

My friend had c3-c6 fusion with cage June 18...he is completely off pain

meds except for ½ to 1 vicodin a week. When he overlifts he still gets a

not in the shoulder area and some pain in his neck....and after a whole day

on computer he gets the same problem. He saw the neurosurg today...and he

finally gets rid of the hard cervical collar today but still has another 5

months of the bone stimulator.

Deb RN

From: spinal problems

[mailto:spinal problems ] On Behalf Of tinypoms

Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:41 PM

spinal problems

Subject: Is This Normal?

I had a cervical disectomy with fusion at C6-7 on May 8th of this year.

As soon as I woke up, the pain in my arm was gone and still is. The

problem is that I still feel pain in the back of my neck where C6-7 is.

It is not from the incision as that is in the front of my neck. I must

admit that I have been over doing it, lifting 5 gallon jugs of water at

times and other heavy things though not as heavy. I am just living my

normal life as the doctor said I should. This pain only started after

surgery and is still present though not all the time, mostly when I sit

at my computer. Is it normal to have pain 5 months later? I just called

the doctor to ask him for an appointment but I am waiting for a call

back.

Joanie

[Guest guest]

I don't have a cage but a plate with 4 screws.

Two months after my surgery, my husband broke 2 ribs so I was the one

that had to do all the work in the house and the heavy lifting. The

poor thing felt so bad as he was the one that was supposed to be

doing it so I could heal. I wanted him to heal as on Oct. 15, I am

having a knee replacement and I will need him for that.

If I may ask, why did you friend need a bone stimulator? What does

that do? I only was told to wear my colar for one month and I had a

soft collar at that.

Joanie

>

> My friend had c3-c6 fusion with cage June 18...he is completely

off pain

> meds except for ½ to 1 vicodin a week. When he overlifts he still

gets a

> not in the shoulder area and some pain in his neck....and after a

whole day

> on computer he gets the same problem. He saw the neurosurg

today...and he

> finally gets rid of the hard cervical collar today but still has

another 5

> months of the bone stimulator.

>

> Deb RN

>

>

>

> From: spinal problems

> [mailto:spinal problems ] On Behalf Of

tinypoms

> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:41 PM

> spinal problems

> Subject: Is This Normal?

>

>

>

> I had a cervical disectomy with fusion at C6-7 on May 8th of this

year.

> As soon as I woke up, the pain in my arm was gone and still is. The

> problem is that I still feel pain in the back of my neck where C6-7

is.

> It is not from the incision as that is in the front of my neck. I

must

> admit that I have been over doing it, lifting 5 gallon jugs of

water at

> times and other heavy things though not as heavy. I am just living

my

> normal life as the doctor said I should. This pain only started

after

> surgery and is still present though not all the time, mostly when I

sit

> at my computer. Is it normal to have pain 5 months later? I just

called

> the doctor to ask him for an appointment but I am waiting for a

call

> back.

>

> Joanie

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

He had a hard collar that was custom fit that he just got out of

yesterday...he wore it for 4 months and the bone stimulator he will wear for

9 months, Why...because some docs wait till it doesn’t heal and you have a

problem..this doc automatically uses to make sure that the patient heals

correctly the first time. He had a corpectomy with fusion..the completely

removed 2 vertabrate and did bone grafting. They do it to stimulate the

bone to fuse.......the cage acts as a vertebrate.

Deb RN

From: spinal problems

[mailto:spinal problems ] On Behalf Of tinypoms

Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:26 AM

spinal problems

Subject: Re: Is This Normal?

I don't have a cage but a plate with 4 screws.

Two months after my surgery, my husband broke 2 ribs so I was the one

that had to do all the work in the house and the heavy lifting. The

poor thing felt so bad as he was the one that was supposed to be

doing it so I could heal. I wanted him to heal as on Oct. 15, I am

having a knee replacement and I will need him for that.

If I may ask, why did you friend need a bone stimulator? What does

that do? I only was told to wear my colar for one month and I had a

soft collar at that.

Joanie

>

> My friend had c3-c6 fusion with cage June 18...he is completely

off pain

> meds except for ½ to 1 vicodin a week. When he overlifts he still

gets a

> not in the shoulder area and some pain in his neck....and after a

whole day

> on computer he gets the same problem. He saw the neurosurg

today...and he

> finally gets rid of the hard cervical collar today but still has

another 5

> months of the bone stimulator.

>

> Deb RN

>

>

>

> From: spinal problems

<mailto:spinal problems%40>

> [mailto:spinal problems

<mailto:spinal problems%40> ] On Behalf Of

tinypoms

> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:41 PM

> spinal problems

<mailto:spinal problems%40>

> Subject: Is This Normal?

>

>

>

> I had a cervical disectomy with fusion at C6-7 on May 8th of this

year.

> As soon as I woke up, the pain in my arm was gone and still is. The

> problem is that I still feel pain in the back of my neck where C6-7

is.

> It is not from the incision as that is in the front of my neck. I

must

> admit that I have been over doing it, lifting 5 gallon jugs of

water at

> times and other heavy things though not as heavy. I am just living

my

> normal life as the doctor said I should. This pain only started

after

> surgery and is still present though not all the time, mostly when I

sit

> at my computer. Is it normal to have pain 5 months later? I just

called

> the doctor to ask him for an appointment but I am waiting for a

call

> back.

>

> Joanie

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Side Effects & Dosing of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

http://www.webspawner.com/users/sideeffectsofldn/index.html

--

Why you may get increased symptoms in 1st 3 months on LDN, by Dr.

Lawrence

http://preview.tinyurl.com/ca2flq

--

LDN's purpose/what MS drugs can be used w/LDN

http://tinyurl.com/7fn45z

--

Why some May have problems with or fail LDN

http://preview.tinyurl.com/dfv5ou

--

For those having trouble w/LDN no longer working

http://preview.tinyurl.com/q9obxs

--

Dr McCandless, seldom is LDN stand-alone treatment

http://preview.tinyurl.com/oxyshs

Art

My MS/LDN story/1988 - 2009

http://tinyurl.com/mejs2t

--

>

> Hello again everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I know I'm probably not

the first to ask these questions and probably not the last but I find that

getting a little feedback from all of the more experienced users tends to ease

my mind somewhat. I've been using LDN for just over a month now and have been

doing great for maybe the last week, and then today I noticed some aching in my

arms which I've never experienced before and also some of the tingling has

returned in my hands and feet. Is this normal to start going back up and down

symptom wise after somewhat leveling off? Also, is it normal to experience new

symptoms while still adjusting to the meds? I'm mixing my own liquid dose and

thinking that I may have left it in the fridge longer than the suggested 11 to

12 days, and so it may have lost its effectiveness? The other thing I was

thinking was that maybe it can be because I just went up from 3 to 4.5mg less

than a week ago? I don't know...any thoughts?? Thanks in advance and God

bless!

>

> Mia

>

[Guest guest]

yes, normal, and take it as a good sign that you felt good too!!! are you

seeing a doctor that was recommended by this group? just make sure it is

someone who totally knows lyme.

On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 7:45 AM, bridget <blueyes7648@...> wrote:

>

>

> I haven't been diagnosed with lyme yet, but have been on antibiotics

> (doxycycline) for 2 weeks now, the first week I felt horrible, which I am

> sure was herxing, actually woke up early in the morning and felt great for a

> couple days (haven't felt that good in over a year) and now the second week

> of antbiotics I feel horrible again, is this the normal cycle of spiracholte

> (sp)? I have an appt. tomorrow with a LLMD and will ask him, but thought I'd

> ask all you smart people what you thought, you guys always have such good

> insight and advice.

> Thank you

> Bridget

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Bridget,

I don't know which you're experiencing - herx or reaction to antibiotics... we

have both over here, so just about everything's normal, when it comes to lyme.

You may have felt great the first week because the antibiotic was killing some

of the lyme and then, I'm not sure. When were you bitten - that would help to

take a stab on " are they reproducing? " Or you could be reacting to the

antibiotic - it's a hard one to take and can hit the system pretty hard,

depending on pre-existing immune weaknesses. Or, it could be all 3. Hope this

helps.

Cindi

410-771-4994 O

443-980-7369 Cell

[ ] is this normal?

I haven't been diagnosed with lyme yet, but have been on antibiotics

(doxycycline) for 2 weeks now, the first week I felt horrible, which I am sure

was herxing, actually woke up early in the morning and felt great for a couple

days (haven't felt that good in over a year) and now the second week of

antbiotics I feel horrible again, is this the normal cycle of spiracholte (sp)?

I have an appt. tomorrow with a LLMD and will ask him, but thought I'd ask all

you smart people what you thought, you guys always have such good insight and

advice.

Thank you

Bridget

[Guest guest]

Keep at it. No way of knowing until the tests come back -- but the

fact you're undergoing changes (in either direction) is a good sign.

Sara

On Nov 24, 2009, at 7:45 28AM, bridget wrote:

> I haven't been diagnosed with lyme yet, but have been on antibiotics

> (doxycycline) for 2 weeks now, the first week I felt horrible, which

> I am sure was herxing, actually woke up early in the morning and

> felt great for a couple days (haven't felt that good in over a year)

> and now the second week of antbiotics I feel horrible again, is this

> the normal cycle of spiracholte (sp)? I have an appt. tomorrow with

> a LLMD and will ask him, but thought I'd ask all you smart people

> what you thought, you guys always have such good insight and advice.

> Thank you

> Bridget

>

>

>

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

>

> Lyme Disease News continually updated from thousands of sources

> around the

> net: http://www.topix.net/health/lyme-disease

>

> MedWorm: The latest items on: Lyme Disease

> http://tinyurl.com/23dgy8

>

[Guest guest]

Sara, thank you, I am going to keep at the antibiotics no matter what, those

couple good days were wonderful, haven't felt that good in soooooooooooo long!

Bridget

>

> > I haven't been diagnosed with lyme yet, but have been on antibiotics

> > (doxycycline) for 2 weeks now, the first week I felt horrible, which

> > I am sure was herxing, actually woke up early in the morning and

> > felt great for a couple days (haven't felt that good in over a year)

> > and now the second week of antbiotics I feel horrible again, is this

> > the normal cycle of spiracholte (sp)? I have an appt. tomorrow with

> > a LLMD and will ask him, but thought I'd ask all you smart people

> > what you thought, you guys always have such good insight and advice.

> > Thank you

> > Bridget

> >

> >

> >

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

> >

> > Lyme Disease News continually updated from thousands of sources

> > around the

> > net: http://www.topix.net/health/lyme-disease

> >

> > MedWorm: The latest items on: Lyme Disease

> > http://tinyurl.com/23dgy8

> >

[Guest guest]

I have been checking my body temps once in awhile lately.

Usually first thing in the AM while still lying down it will be 97.6 to 98.0

taken orally of course.

Later in the afternoon it will range from what is considered normal as in 98.6

to as high as 99.7 or slightly less.

I am not sick or fighting a low grade infection to my knowledge.

Needless to say I will be glad when 8/12 finally gets here and am hoping I will

get all the correct bloodwork done this time.

Just wondering if the temperature swings are another sign of a 'hormone' issue,

or are considered normal. It seemed like in the past my oral temp was always

98.6 or VERY close to what is considered normal.

[Guest guest]

The right way to check your temps in the morning before getting out of bed are

in this link and what it can mean.

http://drbate.com/Ref/thyroid.html

Now all through out the day after your up 3 hrs your temps will change so the

best way to tell what is going on with Adrenals and Thyroid are doing them this

way in this link and you can print off a chart to keep track of your temps avg.

http://www.drrind.com/therapies/metabolic-temperature-graph

So if your temp avg. goes up or down day to day this can mean your Adrenals are

not working right and if your Temp avg. is low it can mean your Thyroid is low.

When I first started doing this my temp avg. was 97.2 today it is 98.4 this is

good. When I started on Growth Hormone and my Thyroid started working taking 4

grains of Armour a day I went hyper and my temps avg. went up over 99.4.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: marc200134470 <cfs38@...>

> Subject: Is this normal?

>

> Date: Friday, July 30, 2010, 12:31 PM

> I have been checking my body temps

> once in awhile lately.

> Usually first thing in the AM while still lying down it

> will be 97.6 to 98.0 taken orally of course.

>

> Later in the afternoon it will range from what is

> considered normal as in 98.6 to as high as 99.7 or slightly

> less.

>

> I am not sick or fighting a low grade infection to my

> knowledge.

> Needless to say I will be glad when 8/12 finally gets here

> and am hoping I will get all the correct bloodwork done this

> time.

>

> Just wondering if the temperature swings are another sign

> of a 'hormone' issue, or are considered normal. It seemed

> like in the past my oral temp was always 98.6 or VERY close

> to what is considered normal.

>

>

>

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sounds like another sign though that I am hyperthyroid.

I will try to track it as in those links, but it is probably not realistic for

me as I still work and never know when I will be home.

Will have to give it a shot over a weekend I guess.

Thanks for that link Phil!

[Guest guest]

Hi and Cam/),

When is your surgery? I looked at the calendar here, but couldn't find it.

Cam/ is she in the calendar, or did I miss it?

>

> Is it normal to completely freak out a few days before surgery? Because

> that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm terrified, I can't focus on getting

> anything done, I randomly start crying, and I have no appetite. Is this at

> all normal, or am I just losing my mind? I need these next few days to get

> stuff done, and I wanted to do some fun stuff with my daughter this weekend,

> so this is really going to make that difficult.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It is on 3/1 and 3/2.On Feb 24, 2011, at 11:14 PM, " S. " <jessicasny1234@...> wrote:

 

Hi and Cam/),

When is your surgery? I looked at the calendar here, but couldn't find it. Cam/ is she in the calendar, or did I miss it?

>

> Is it normal to completely freak out a few days before surgery? Because

> that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm terrified, I can't focus on getting

> anything done, I randomly start crying, and I have no appetite. Is this at

> all normal, or am I just losing my mind? I need these next few days to get

> stuff done, and I wanted to do some fun stuff with my daughter this weekend,

> so this is really going to make that difficult.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It is quite normal to " freak " out days short of revision. I think the hugeness

of the whole thing hits all at once. I remember scurrying to revise my proxy,

making sure there was a list of all my insurances, bills, credit cards, etc was

somewhere safe. I hung a picture of myself by my sons bed on the wall by his

pillow .I remember saying to my son over and over again. When you talk to God

make sure to ask that Mommy heal well and I will call you every day. I was

overwhelmed with the tiny things and didn't sleep for days. I understand. In

retrospect, I think I would have tried to state to myself, it is what it is,

relax your in God's hands now and trusted that. Try to find a way to relax and

have a little peace. C

>

> Is it normal to completely freak out a few days before surgery? Because

> that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm terrified, I can't focus on getting

> anything done, I randomly start crying, and I have no appetite. Is this at

> all normal, or am I just losing my mind? I need these next few days to get

> stuff done, and I wanted to do some fun stuff with my daughter this weekend,

> so this is really going to make that difficult.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, ,

 

We may not have had a date, or we messed up and didn't get it on the calendar.

 

So , I'm sorry but can we get the date and I'll pronto put it on the calendar, give us a where and with which surgeon too.

 

Sorry, we aim for perfection, sometimes we fall short!

 

, my only advice, is try and drink some calories, good suppliment drinks out there, easier than eatting if you have no appetite.

 

Also it's normal to have nerves going into this, everyone does, and you may have plain over scheduled yourself getting ready. Take time to center yourself, get some quiet time by yourself, and see yourself well in your minds eye. It's important to do, see yourself well, as a goal and a aftermath will get you through the challenging days. I never let go of seeing myself the way I wanted to be. If you see it, and know it, it will help you attain it. And when you have a goal, see it, peace comes with it. You have to hand the surgery to your doc, you've done your homework, picked the best doc for you, hand that part to him/her. The healing is all yours, and being centered and focused, and not allowing fear to move in a muck it up, is important too.

 

Depend on what works for you, I had a dear friend in Oregon, who held me up long distance while I was in the run up to surgery and after, depend on that friend who is your rock. Use whatever in life spiritually that supports you. It's normal and okay to be scared and a bit fearful, but talk it out, center yourself, and SEE yourself well. Know of all times in your life it's okay to have EVERYTHING be a bit about you, as women we don't allow ourselves to think that way, now is that time, for you, it will and can revert, but now, allow others to do and HELP you.

 

Off to run the hubby to work, down to one car at the moment, I'll check back in later!

 

Colorado Springs

On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:14 PM, S. <jessicasny1234@...> wrote:

 

Hi and Cam/),When is your surgery? I looked at the calendar here, but couldn't find it. Cam/ is she in the calendar, or did I miss it? >> Is it normal to completely freak out a few days before surgery? Because

> that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm terrified, I can't focus on getting> anything done, I randomly start crying, and I have no appetite. Is this at> all normal, or am I just losing my mind? I need these next few days to get

> stuff done, and I wanted to do some fun stuff with my daughter this weekend,> so this is really going to make that difficult.> > >

[Guest guest]

,My surgery will be at 8 am on March 1 & 2 with Dr. Glazer at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Less than four days to go!

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Kirkaldie <susan.kirkaldie@...> wrote:

 

, ,

 

We may not have had a date, or we messed up and didn't get it on the calendar.

 

So , I'm sorry but can we get the date and I'll pronto put it on the calendar, give us a where and with which surgeon too.

 

Sorry, we aim for perfection, sometimes we fall short!

 

, my only advice, is try and drink some calories, good suppliment drinks out there, easier than eatting if you have no appetite.

 

Also it's normal to have nerves going into this, everyone does, and you may have plain over scheduled yourself getting ready. Take time to center yourself, get some quiet time by yourself, and see yourself well in your minds eye. It's important to do, see yourself well, as a goal and a aftermath will get you through the challenging days. I never let go of seeing myself the way I wanted to be. If you see it, and know it, it will help you attain it. And when you have a goal, see it, peace comes with it. You have to hand the surgery to your doc, you've done your homework, picked the best doc for you, hand that part to him/her. The healing is all yours, and being centered and focused, and not allowing fear to move in a muck it up, is important too.

 

Depend on what works for you, I had a dear friend in Oregon, who held me up long distance while I was in the run up to surgery and after, depend on that friend who is your rock. Use whatever in life spiritually that supports you. It's normal and okay to be scared and a bit fearful, but talk it out, center yourself, and SEE yourself well. Know of all times in your life it's okay to have EVERYTHING be a bit about you, as women we don't allow ourselves to think that way, now is that time, for you, it will and can revert, but now, allow others to do and HELP you.

 

Off to run the hubby to work, down to one car at the moment, I'll check back in later!

 

Colorado Springs

[Guest guest]

,

 

Okay, got it, and all entered into the calendar, again sorry for the mix up!

 

Colorado Springs

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 9:11 AM, Curran <melissacurran530@...> wrote:

 

,My surgery will be at 8 am on March 1 & 2 with Dr. Glazer at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Less than four days to go!

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Kirkaldie <susan.kirkaldie@...> wrote:

 

, ,

 

We may not have had a date, or we messed up and didn't get it on the calendar.

 

So , I'm sorry but can we get the date and I'll pronto put it on the calendar, give us a where and with which surgeon too.

 

Sorry, we aim for perfection, sometimes we fall short!

 

, my only advice, is try and drink some calories, good suppliment drinks out there, easier than eatting if you have no appetite.

 

Also it's normal to have nerves going into this, everyone does, and you may have plain over scheduled yourself getting ready. Take time to center yourself, get some quiet time by yourself, and see yourself well in your minds eye. It's important to do, see yourself well, as a goal and a aftermath will get you through the challenging days. I never let go of seeing myself the way I wanted to be. If you see it, and know it, it will help you attain it. And when you have a goal, see it, peace comes with it. You have to hand the surgery to your doc, you've done your homework, picked the best doc for you, hand that part to him/her. The healing is all yours, and being centered and focused, and not allowing fear to move in a muck it up, is important too.

 

Depend on what works for you, I had a dear friend in Oregon, who held me up long distance while I was in the run up to surgery and after, depend on that friend who is your rock. Use whatever in life spiritually that supports you. It's normal and okay to be scared and a bit fearful, but talk it out, center yourself, and SEE yourself well. Know of all times in your life it's okay to have EVERYTHING be a bit about you, as women we don't allow ourselves to think that way, now is that time, for you, it will and can revert, but now, allow others to do and HELP you.

 

Off to run the hubby to work, down to one car at the moment, I'll check back in later!

 

Colorado Springs

[Guest guest]

,

I think the better question would be....would it be normal NOT to freak out a

bit prior to a huge surgery? It is a big challenge ahead for you and there will

undoubtedly be moments where you question your decision, but if you can find

that small quiet center of yourself and calmly go through your decision process

I think you will find that will help you take the necessary deep breaths.

Please know that there have been any number of patients who have asked their

doctors for anti-anxiety meds in the period closely preceding surgery...so if

you feel that would still be helpful I am sure you can contact DrGlazers office

or your PCP....even today.

As freaky as these days are, my guess is you will find peace in the hours before

surgery. I will be wishing that for you.

Take Care, Cam

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I had to smile because I have been where you are--YES it is normal. YOU are NOT physically hungry. This is your "Head Hunger" or "Head Games." I wrote this some time ago, and I am resending it to you. I hope it will help. I have had so many people try to convince me that they were really hungry and that is not true at all.

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I can’t say it ENOUGH times. The 1st month after WLS is the hardest month you will ever do. It is a time for relearning—and when I say than, I mean it is time to let your brain know that from here on out you are in charge. Your old brain will want what it used to having—all the foods that made you fat, and when you don’t do it, it honestly will try to convince you that it is going to starve if you don’t give it to them. We call this “head games.†Or “head hunger.†And you will be convinced that you are not getting enough to eat even if you feel full or know that you are full—that is that ugly brain working on you. You are going to need to make some BIG lifestyle changes. These things are doable. And in time you will love your new lifestyle changes and becoming healthy. I am not saying you will never have something that you love to eat, but in small amounts and not all the time. I NEVER feel deprived at all.

There are a lot of things to think about. None of us are hero’s we are just regular people who wanted to lose weight and we did or are in the process of it. You can do this, and I have no doubt you are going to be successful at it. If you have any questions or just need to talk I am always an E-mail away. I have NO regrets at all, only I should have done this year’s before I did. I just had to have my head in the right place to make it work for me and it did, I lost 105 pounds.

Hugs,

Suzanne

In a message dated 10/29/2011 3:12:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, themouse1960@... writes:

I am hungry. I am 8 days post op and it hasn't gone away much since I got out of the hospital. I am drinking plenty of water, clear broth. Today I tried a vanilla "Oh Yeah" just to get more protein in. I had broth for lunch. Water all afternoon and it is dinner and I am hungry-nothing seems to satisfy me. I feel like I will be the one who won't get filled on 2 TBSP of anything. Any suggestions?