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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/5/09 5:39 am Topic: RE: Food Plan Yep. I eat way too much during the day - at night the grazing is worst. My DH eats mid-nite too. A LOT. |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/5/09 5:29 am Topic: RE: Food Plan I start out good, turkey for breakfast and low fat taco chips. A salad for lunch with low fat dressing. I try and bring two healthy snack to work, but sometimes if I'm having a bad day I go to the vending machine. It gets worse as the day wears on. I've been buying crappy food, like ****a, sara lee, etc. I'm starving at night and get up and eat in the middle of the night. |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/3/09 3:14 pm Topic: RE: Food Plan No. But, I commiserate. I'm taking Dilantin, and it's made me a hungry-hippo. |
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Middlesgirl Lansing, MI Member Since: 05/11/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/24/09 5:40 pm Topic: RE: 5 Years - Roll Call! Wow, I can't believe it has been 5 years already! It's great to see familiar faces out here. I started at 346 and am now right around 160. Happy about that? Not really. I was down to 135, but at 5'10", everyone convinced me I was too thin. It's really strange. At home, looking at myself in mirrors, I am HUGE! But out in public at stores, I double take when I see myself. I lost my Dad in Jan of this year, and have packed on about 15 lbs since then. Permanently quit smoking in March, and here I hover at 160. Still have troubles finding foods that agree with me. I am so frustrated with not feeling normal--even the adjusted post op normal. I am so terrifed to ever be obese again. |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/21/09 7:44 am Topic: Food Plan Does anyone have a food plan they are using. I'm up to 180. The seroquel makes me hungry. Help. Dianne |
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Rachelq Laguna Niguel, CA Member Since: 01/07/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/10/09 11:39 am Topic: RE: 5 Years - Roll Call! I'm here! Better late than never? Just had my 5 year surgiversary on 4/20. Up 15lbs from lowest. In a 10/12 depending on the cut. Healthy and happy. I updated my profile with current pics and more info. Here is what I posted on the cali board "I had my 5 year surgirversary on April 29. I feel good. Am maintaining around 155lbs over the last year, and still greatful for my surgery. I updated my profile with more info and pics. |
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lacmike York, PA Member Since: 04/07/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/22/09 5:58 pm Topic: RE: 5 Years - Roll Call! Hell-o Lara and everyone else.... it is wonderful to see everyone is still doing well....I can not believe today is five years, it does not seem that long ago...I was looking at "fat" pictures of me at work and I really can not remember being that big and I am so glad to have maintained most of the weight loss. Five years ago, I weighed 258 lbs when I weighed in for my surgury, today I weigh about 162. My lowest weight was 138 which I kept for 3 years, I gained the 20-25 in the last two and know that my diet is not totally healthy. No junk food but I love my apple cinnamon rice cakes and diet ice tea. I stil dump every so often, and now that the house is empty but me I just do not cook. I go to the gym regular, I got down to a size 4/6 and now wear an 8/10. I want to be a 6/8....I am going to fight to lose enough weight to get to 150... that is only 10-15 lbs. It is so funny I almost do not remember me being fat. I think the worse thing is that my iron is still very low. I try really hard. Plus I do not get enough water, I drink too much caffeine and eat too much french onion soup. I still can not eat pasta or rice and if the food is too greasy, I feel it. Sometimes I struggle with my bowels. I just pray every day that I gain no more weight. |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/14/09 5:10 pm Topic: RE: 5 Years - Roll Call! Hiya Donna - The docs actually linked your vite state to the seizures? My doc won't even consider the seizures to be linked to the state of my nutrition or the RNY. He says it's just coincidental. :/ I have a list of 52 people so far... coincidental? |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/14/09 5:08 pm Topic: RE: 5 Years - Roll Call! Hi Lara, Donna and Dianne! ![]() Here's my five year post. The short version: I'm okay. ![]() |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/7/09 9:39 am Topic: RE: 5 Years - Roll Call! Hello, I was 342 when I started, got down to 125, which was too skinny, now I'm back up to 172. I'd be happy at 155. I have been trying to do weigh****chers with no success. My body seems to like this weight. Dianne |
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Donna Paige Pottstown, PA Member Since: 02/06/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/6/09 3:11 pm Topic: RE: 5 Years - Roll Call! Hey Lara, HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING GREAT! I look forward to seeing your posts.
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/3/09 10:36 am Last Edit: 4/3/09 10:38 am Topic: 5 Years - Roll Call! Stop lurking, and post a shoutout to all your April 2004 friends! |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/10/09 4:35 pm Topic: Tune in? Hi my 4/2004 friends. Melting Mama's Reality Bites will launch on the Weight Loss Surgery Channel. *WARNING - This show is pre-caffeinated* Wind her up and watch her GO!! With more energy than the Battery Bunny, Grouchier than Oscar in the garbage can, and funnier than any stand-up comic, "Melting Mama" gives viewers the straight talk on life after weight loss surgery -- the good, the bad and the wrinkly! Tune in TODAY, and find out why Beth is simply the QUEEN of the WLS Blogosphere!
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/24/09 1:03 pm Topic: RE: HELP Dear Fellow April 04 friend, The stress of my failing marriage and failing spine helped me to regain 40lbs in 07. It SUCKED. All of my clothing stopped fitting, and it fed into the depression and malaise of my cir****tances. . .and it wasn't pretty. I stopped hating myself for regain, and blaming myself for it as well - that was an important first step. And just like you said - back to basics - even if it seems harder than before, it will eventually fall right back off. I'm back at goal finally, and am so grateful for this tool. *big hugs and support* No judgement here, just understanding from someone who's been there. You can do this. You've done amazing things in the past - you're starting from a history of huge success, and it will continue. Please keep us posted on your continuing journey. You'll find love and support here for you if you keep reaching out. With love, respect, and understanding, ~Lara |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/21/09 12:39 pm Topic: RE: HELP I recently gained 15 pounds after starting some medication for depression. I'm trying to get it under control and start loosing. It is hard. I have started going to the gym and I'm taking Alli. Dianne |
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Eternity Bridgeport, CT Member Since: 10/07/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/7/09 9:17 am Topic: HELP Is there anybody out there that has gained and feels out of control? I started my weight loss journey at 325. Got down to 189 at the end of 2005. Within the last two years I have gain back 48 lbs. I tell myself to go back to the basics. But I find it so hard. Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing this? |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/3/09 9:59 pm Topic: RE: Somewhat OT! Not OT at all lovely woman! Good to see your smiling face. It's almost a year since my divorce (Feb) and I've spent the year mourning and slowly but surely losing every ounce of my bounce weight. I'm back down to my goal weight, and will never ever ever again allow the stress of a relationship give me license to abuse my body and gain unnecessary weight. Wishing you very well, ~Lara |
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reenieb Hampton, CT Member Since: 09/20/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 12/18/08 1:40 pm Topic: RE: Up 20lbs Since Lowest from 2004 Hi Mechelle, I hope you don't mind my contacting you, I'm from the March 2004 board and I'm "board hopping" trying to get some help - I lost over 215 lbs. with my original surgery but am now struggling mightily, having gained back 15 lbs. I saw this post of yours and just wanted to know how you're doing and if you were able to get back to basics and regain control of your eating issues - how are you doing? I'd love to chat. I'm in real trouble with the food. Thanks. Maureen |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 12/17/08 11:06 am Topic: RE: Somewhat OT! I had gained up to 165 (down from 342) and I'm back down to 160. I feel ok at 155. Of course that may not happen till after the holidays. Congratulations on your success. Dianne |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/10/08 7:12 pm Topic: RE: Oct08 - 4.5 years post op updates Hiya girls. I am so glad to see you posting. ![]() I'm 'okay.' I'm doing good in the weight loss department, I'm at my lowest post op weight. But, I had a regain. 55 lbs. WHOA. There was a baby in there too. She's two now.But, I attribute that re-loss 'success' to the epilepsy drugs. Woot. I developed a seizure disorder at some point post-op, and it's gotten worse. I am trying to find a diagnosis, and all I am finding are other RNY'ers with the same sort of problem. ANYWAY. KEEP posting. We need each other. There is a noticeable lack of longer-term post ops around. |
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Dedicated Eleva, WI Member Since: 12/02/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/08 5:16 pm Topic: Somewhat OT! I've just come back to the site after being gone for a while. In March of 2007 I finally moved back to WI from MN and left the 8 yr long abusive relationship I was in. I was able to do this because of the confidence I gained after having had my wls surgery 4 1/2 yrs ago! I did something so huge for my physical health, I had to do something huge for my mental health too, so my son & I left and haven't looked back. I've continued to very slowly lose weight, with a total loss of about 90 lbs. Which is fine. I'm happy, I'm healthy and still losing, even if its at a snails pace! How is everyone else doing? |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/5/08 11:16 pm Topic: RE: November Post - 4yrs7mths Update here Here's my reply to this month's poll: 1. A goal you have for yourself for this month - and thanksgiving season. I want to bring low glycemically impacting pies to the family thanksgivings I'll be attending - to show my beloved people how delicious a healthy dessert can be. I also want to get back into a regular cardio workout - aqua jogging in a warm pool is what I want to do! 2. A positive thing about yourself, your life, or your support network. I am continuing to slowly lose the bounce weight I had put on during the difficult year of my marriage A smileygram of the divorce process: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() .![]() ![]() I'm down to 207 and am so very grateful for this tool. Even when my meds make me nauseated, or my meds give me a vast hunger, I'm able to get the right nutrition for my body. 3. Something you're grateful for My kitty cat (where's the cat smiley?)- he's been a dear. I'm also grateful that I've been coming out of my depression/grieving process. I'm starting to feel better emotionally, and I'm starting to draw positive people to me. I'm hopeful that I'll keep meeting new people, and perhaps even start dating in the not too distant future. 4. What we can do to help you out this month The best gift for me would be just to have everyone *****ads this, to please take a few moments and make some kind of reply. Supporting each other is essential, and we're all in this together. I'm praying for all of you - to conventional and nonconventional deities. With love and respect to all, ~Lara ![]() Lap RNY 4-1-04 |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/5/08 10:56 pm Last Edit: 11/5/08 10:57 pm Topic: November Post - 4yrs7mths Update here Hello All of my April 04 Fools! We're all still in this together. How did you all fare through this October? Did you give in to the candy, or conquer the carb monster this past month? I pledge to reply to every poster - it may take me some time - but I'll be checking back regularly through the month. Please post: 1. A goal you have for yourself for this month - and thanksgiving season. 2. A positive thing about yourself, your life, or your support network. 3. Something you're grateful for 4. What we can do to help you out this month With love and respect to all on this journey, ~Lara Lap RNY 4-1-04 |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/27/08 5:02 pm Topic: RE: Oct08 - 4.5 years post op updates Hello Dianne! I hope that this reply finds you feeling healthier every day. We long timers gotta stick together, and keep supporting each other. With love and respect, ~Lara I'm going to try to remember to keep coming back, and posting at least one post a month for people to update . . .unless this place starts hopping again like back in the day. ;) |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/27/08 1:26 pm Topic: RE: Oct08 - 4.5 years post op updates I'm sorry you've been through such a hard time, but I'm glad you are doing better. My weight is hovering around 160, I'd be happier if it was 155. Oh well. |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/23/08 6:10 pm Topic: RE: Oct08 - 4.5 years post op updates Hello there! You only gained 20lbs. You're not a failure. We're both maintaing a remarkable loss. The more I value myself, the more the bounce dripps off. Granted - now 1lb a month is "amazing remarkable loss" instead of the several dozen lbs a month like the early days of this wls journey. For me, I knew that Carbs were my problem. Getting back to the basics of Protein Protein Protein helped me have a longer sense of fullness. Protein in, no room for the extra carbs that were helping me to regain. I'm sending positive energy your way. And - we're always here to listen. ~Lara |
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olgg2004 belle glade, FL (04/14/04) Member Since: 08/12/07[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/23/08 6:36 am Topic: RE: Oct08 - 4.5 years post op updates hello lara. i just wanted to tell you that i gained weight too.i had my surgery on 04/14/04. ihad lost 105 lbs .i went down to 138lbs and now i weigh 158lbs i am so dissapointed i feel so fat and ugly.and the more i think of it the more i eat. |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/21/08 3:51 pm Topic: Oct08 - 4.5 years post op updates Hello my beloved April 2004 fools! My last 2 posts were started in sadness. This post does NOT make 3. Time is working its magic and trying to heal my heart's wounds. I still think of my mom every single day and miss her. And I'm trying to sift through all my feelings about my former marriage - to separate them from the feelings I have about my former wife. One thing I want to post - I re-read my posts and I wasn't owning the fact that I had regained 40lbs from my very lowest. 14 of them 100% authorized because I looked like a starvation victim at 184, the rest a product of the poor eating choices that I was using as a crutch during the dark times of my marriage. My favorite weight is 198. Currently I am at 208. 208 is a weight I feel very comfortable at - at 6' 2.5" I feel svelt and willowy again (thank the gods). I can't wear my old 38s anymore. And the 16s are falling off again. *phew!* If I ever got all this skin off I am certain even at this weight I'd be a 10/12, and since I have no plans to do so - I'm just happy to be back in the weight range that doesn't make me feel like a failure. 228 had me feeling pretty down in the few moments I admitted to myself that the scale said such a horrifying number. If I don't re-lose a single lb I'll be satisfied with staying right here. My back continues to be a debilitating pain in the a$$. I'm persuing Social Security and am waiting to get my court date with the Judge. It sucks. I'm paying for all my healthcare out of pocket for the time being which is chewing through my savings and Long Term Disability. Even on disability I was always the primary earner in my marriage - so even if "half" of the "earning team" left, I'm coming out about even in the wash being on my own. I kept the apt and have been sifting through the rubble of my belongings - shedding dumpsters-full of broken and undesirable things. I am praying that eventually the wheelchair lift designers will figure out how to get a wheelchair/scooter lifted and stored in my type of car - until then School isn't realistic. Eventually Grad School is still my plan down the road. Choosing not to use food as a coping mechanism is still a moment-by-moment choice. I'm so very thankful for this tool, and my stregnth 4.5 years ago to take this huge leap of faith. One moment at a time, one day at a time, I'm learning how to love myself - no matter the cir****tances. Please take a moment - even if just to say hi - to post a reply with a tiny blurb of how you're doing. 4.5 years out, and we're all still in this together. With love and respect to all on this journey, ~Lara 4/1/04 |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/21/08 3:29 pm Topic: RE: My wife doesn't love cripples Dear Janice, Thank you so very much for your words of support and encouragement. They came at a time where I was really down. I'm working on an update post - and an invitation for all to do the same. Thank you again. . .Your love made a difference. Everyone's replies made a difference to me. The sun has come out, it must be tomorrow right? Love, ~Lara |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/21/08 3:20 pm Topic: RE: My wife doesn't love cripples Thank you very much Denise. Time heals right? I've been giving myself time and space just to grieve. Between losing mom and my marriage crumbling it's been a banner year. *Sigh* My decision to adopt a cat was one of my best brainchildren ever. Butters is the light of my life, and I knew my marriage was over when I'd rather scoop another lifeforms crap than deal with my ex-wife's. My friends have been amazing. I've lost the bounce lbs that the stress of living with her added to my frame. My eating has improved again, and I'm feeling well - even if in pain from my back. I'm still all me - and I continue to survive and I'm working on thriving. Is it weird that I'm kind of excited to see what dating and meeting people is like at my current weight? I've not really put myself out there just yet - I'm still a bit too emotionally fragile. In its proper time, I'll find out. Wishing you well, ~Lara |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/20/08 4:56 pm Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... Hey there Runner Girl! Thanks for keeping the homefires burning. Sorry I've been gone so long. I'm surviving. I've been healthfully dropping the remainder of my "Stressful Marriage Bounce" weight. I'm woefully anticipating a frosty MN winter. I plan on spending much of it snuggling with my kitty cat and my dearest friends. I still miss running. I dream of it - wonderful dreams. Rather than mourning it, I indulge it by using running visualizations during my meditations. Somehow even the thought seems to help my mood - too bad it doesn't burn any calories LOL! I've been hiding away in a princess tower. . .I think I may be prepared to climb my own braid down. . .but we'll see. Here's hoping I rejoin the living sooner rather than later. Good luck with all you seek to do. I continue to pray for you (to nonconventional deities) and all who have sought support on this board. With love and support, ~Lara 4/1/04 - grateful to be back at goal (even if I'd prefer to be down 8lbs more). |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 10/20/08 4:44 pm Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... Hello there all my April 04 peeps! I've heard from me lately, and I said to tell everyone that I'm doing alright. Summer came and went with lots of time spent with family and getting to know my new sweet baby - Butters the wonder cat. After losing 220lbs of dead weight this January *ahem* I'm happy to report that I've also lost my bounce weight and am back down to "comfortable" . . .I'm about 8lbs from my favorite weight of 198, but very very happy to be down 20lbs. My back is a jerk, but I'm surviving. I'm deep into the Social Security waiting game - thank god for Long Term Disability. My friends have been an amazing support system for me. I'm very grateful that the 1 year anniversary of my mother's passing has come and gone. I look forward to the 1 year anniversary of my split from my wife. I wish we could get divorced. . .but there's no legal recourse for us at this time. I'd really like it to be "done" but what is one to do? With my back pain I have a nearly constant state of nausea that my acupuncturist is helping me address. The treatment gives me a healthy appetite and I'm extra careful to ensure I'm getting good calories in. I'm not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but one day at a time right? Love to all those who struggle to do what's healthy, and to all the rest of us humans too! ~Lara Lap RNY 4-1-04 |
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Just Janice Houston, TX Member Since: 03/28/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/29/08 12:47 pm Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... Howdy howdy! Weightwise, I still bounce bt 140-150, but it has no effect on my clothes fit. We just went thru hurricane Ike down here, and I went down to 139 and looked like a crackhead...niiiice. I am back to about 143, so if it lasts, I'll stay right here, tyvm. We are moving to OK, hubby has already been up there for a few months, so it is me and the kids trying to sell this ^%%$$#&^ house. Talk about stress..ugh Wine...love it and hate it, as I have been drinkin a lil too much of the ol grape lately. I am fine as long as it isnt in the house, but when it is, I drink the whole bottle and search for more..wtf?!?! I am trying to cut back, which I have, but still drink once or twice a week. Good to see all popping there heads in. Anyone hear from Lara lately? ![]() ![]() |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/29/08 10:21 am Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... I did loose to much for a while, was down to 120, but now I'm up to 160. I had gained back to 155 before the Lithium. I only take 50 mg of topamax, more than that and I get really forgetful. I'm sorry to hear about the seizures. I hope the medication is working for you. Dianne |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/29/08 10:13 am Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... D- I ask only because I thought you had a problem with losing too much? Topamax is given to binge eaters and drinkers and sometimes works, too well. I'm on it for seizures, I started having them this year. |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/29/08 9:29 am Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... Thanks, I take topamax to, for migraines. It has no effect on my appetite as far as I can tell. I hope you are well also. Dianne |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/29/08 7:26 am Topic: RE: Down 10lbs - Starting the 5dpt tomorrow! Donna, WTF? FRAIL OLE LADY?! Hang in there. How are you feeling now? |
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melting mama.net Hollywood East, MA Member Since: 03/08/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/29/08 7:22 am Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... Dianne... I'm on Topamax and it shuts down appetite, well... it is an off label use. My brain can push through it. I hope you are well. ![]() |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/19/08 5:11 am Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... Thanks, I may just try increasing the protien and see if that helps, I've been eating a lot of junk. |
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Rachelq Laguna Niguel, CA Member Since: 01/07/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/18/08 4:12 pm Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... Hi Dianne! |
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DianneW Louisville, KY Member Since: 10/30/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/18/08 12:18 pm Topic: RE: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... I am starving. I started taking Lithium and all I want to do is eat. I'm up to 158. I need to do something to get this under control. It sounds like you are doing good. Dianne |
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Rachelq Laguna Niguel, CA Member Since: 01/07/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/15/08 4:57 pm Topic: How are you all doing? Anyone...anyone... Howdy folks. Let's see, as for me, down to 148 from 165 (still would like to lose more, but feel great right now...though technically, i'm still 'overweight' for my height.) I'm still struggling with drinking more than I'd like to even admit. I either have just one..never two cuz if I have a second, there is always a third...or more. I drink during the week (a glass of wine every couple of nights), but that was unheard of post op. My dh and I are having a dry september (we've always done this even when I was pre-op) just feels good to detox after the summer. But I've already broken the rules 3x's and its only the 15th. But I'll keep trying... That's about my biggest vice. How bout you? How are you? Rachel |
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Rachelq Laguna Niguel, CA Member Since: 01/07/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 9/15/08 4:46 pm Topic: RE: Down 10lbs - Starting the 5dpt tomorrow! Hey Donna, Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I've been off this board for a while. I'm sorry things are so difficult for you. I can't imagine living with chronic pain and you are in my prayers. As far as body image, I can't say I'm happy with how I look naked, but I philosophical about it. I used to fit in this skin! My counselor has me doing this... ...get fully naked, look in the mirror...really look. Keep doing it each day with the intention of not having a negative thought about yourself. Its sounds silly, but it really works. Sure, I'd love it if I didn't look like and old lady naked. I'd especially love for my skin not to hang over my waist band..but I'm too chicken (and poor) for plastics...so I have to deal. Anyway, did you end up with an ulcer? How are you feeling now? Rachel |
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![]() Twin Cities, MN Member Since: 06/11/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 8/7/08 11:18 am Topic: RE: 5 Day Pouch Test *hug* I'm not at a point where I am ready to commit to the 5day but reading the site gave many insights to me of areas for improvement. Congratulations on all your continued hard work, and the success that comes with it!!! Love, ~Lara |
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Donna Paige Pottstown, PA Member Since: 02/06/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 8/1/08 7:31 pm Topic: RE: Down 10lbs - Starting the 5dpt tomorrow! It's nice hearing from you again and that you are doing so well. Last summer I had reached 158lbs and I kinda freaked out. I lost down to 122lbs and I thought ok that this is enough. Recently I have been having the symptoms of an ulcer again and I have reached 115lbs. Of course it all comes from the top so I look like a skeleton and even after all the plastics there is tons of skins left behind. I hate having the floating tire when I get into the water. Everything is loosing up again and that's all I see. I just wish I could be happy with the healthy weight. I'm sill super morbidly obese in my head no matter what the scales say. I look and act like a frail old lady. I suffer with psacharilac joint dysfunction. There is never a day without pain. I get injections and they last for about a week but I think the cortisone and all the advil are having an effect on my health. I lost 7 lbs in 3 weeks. I go back to the hemotologist on the 11th and see what he says but I already know the iron and b12 are bad as it is all the same symptons as the last ulcer 3cm that I had. This one feels larger just by the way I am feeling. I guess it will be a 6th or is it 7 EDG's. Anyway it refreshing to hear someone who is doing well. Take Care! i really miss this board. |
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Rachelq Laguna Niguel, CA Member Since: 01/07/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/7/08 3:15 pm Topic: Down 10lbs - Starting the 5dpt tomorrow! Scale read 155. I'm still up 15lbs from my lowest, but I feel so good. Things are fitting again, my blood pressure is excellent, I'm full of energy! I saw a friend I hadn't seen in over a year. He said, "wow, you're still looking great and keeping the weight off!" It's been a long time since I've had a wow moment! So I'm doing another round of the 5day pouch test tomorrow. It really seems to be getting my pouch back in gear. I truly cannot eat as much. I dunno? but it seems to be working, so I'm sticking with it. I leave for Hawaii on Friday, so I expect I'll be gaining some weight back, but I'm not afraid of it anymore. I know I can lose it! It is such a good feeling! Hope the rest of you are doing well! Thanks for the support! Rachel |
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Rachelq Laguna Niguel, CA Member Since: 01/07/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/7/08 3:08 pm Topic: RE: Soooo here it is...... Hi! Sorry for the late reply, havent had a chance to get to this board for a while. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles, but I want you to know you are not alone. If I can offer you advice (basically what is working for me right now), stop the negative thoughts! Let that be your first exercise. Treat yourself like you are your best friend; would you ever say these things to someone you cared about? Focus on the good you are doing. 1)you are still down 100lbs. That's a lot of weight. 2) You've recognized your errors, but it is in the past. Don't let it ruin your future.3)You're already looking for ways to better yourself. Be proud of that! So remember, positive words lead to positive actions. When negative thoughts take over, stop it right away. Think of something good. I know it sounds like I might be minimizing things, but it really is working for me right now. and I don't know what your spiritual life is, but for me it's about relinquishing control to a higher power. Every moment is another moment to make a better decision! Wishing you well, Rachel |
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Maebeitsme Long Beach, CA Member Since: 04/19/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 6/3/08 8:22 pm Topic: RE: Soooo here it is...... Hi Denise, You are not alone!!! Most of us are struggling with some kind of issues. And you can do this! I think we can both overcome this thing!!! On the days it seems too overwhelming, I give myself grace and start over right away the next day. I struggle with some of the same issues...believe me. You have a beautiful smile! Mae |
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350+ highest/128lbs today- 2 years later



But, I had a regain. 55 lbs. WHOA. There was a baby in there too. She's two now.












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(where's the cat smiley?)- he's been a dear. I'm also grateful that I've been coming out of my depression/grieving process. I'm starting to feel better emotionally, and I'm starting to draw positive people to me. I'm hopeful that I'll keep meeting new people, and perhaps even start dating in the not too distant future. 



