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Topic: RE: HELP -- I'm out of control!!!
Hey, Wanda!
Remember at any moment you can decide to change what you are doing. I hate the feeling of being out of control and somewhat spiraling down a path I don't want to go down to. I've had to make changes along the way because I've seen patterns I do not like. It's not easy. We all know that.
Just chime in on the "What did you eat today" posts. Being accountable really really helps. If you have to put it down on paper or a screen - it sometimes influences your decisions which can be a good thing.
We are here for you!
hugs, Kathy
Topic: RE: HELP -- I'm out of control!!!
Aliya,
You are right, I KNOW it's all a head game. I've got to get myself ahead of the game though. I'm starting today being very strict. I had a small salad for lunch and already have my dinner planned.
Thanks for your support!
Hugs,
Wanda
Topic: RE: HELP -- I'm out of control!!!
Thanks Karen, the tic tacs and weighing every day are good ideas. I know I've got to hold myself more accountable.
Have a great day!
Wanda
Topic: RE: HELP -- I'm out of control!!!
Wanda, I totally know how u are feeling, I am in the same boat, the only thing that had worked, is being extremely strict. I actually went back to 2 protein drinks and a meal. It keeps me accountable. I also had to really get intouch my hunger...its truly a head game
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Topic: RE: Lab Info
Please, please get the other ones done.
Honey, honestly, your depression could be tied to your body being "off".
Are you doing B12 shots? Sublinguals? How much? How often? You MUST get that up honey. Neurological damage can happen down below 350 or so.
Iron? What are you taking for iron? How much and what form?
Post your results on the OSSG forums Protein or Vitamins or both. Michelle and Julia can help.
We will get you through this. Wish you were here...I'd get you to my docs.
Hugs, Kathy
Topic: RE: HELP -- I'm out of control!!!
It sure it tough to figure this out isnt it.. I finally had a light bulb go off and noticed that I have been grazing... hungry or not.... sooooooooo I started popping sf tictacs like crazy, the mintyness of them keeps me from grazing... and Ive dropped about 2 lbs this week alone.... I thought I was done... majorly done...
Im now at 163-164, drs goal is 160 (100 lbs) and my goal is 150. Im a size 10 and like where Im at but would love to be a single digit girl....
Ive spent my whole life trying to LOSE wt.... its more difficult for me to maintain. I also weigh everyday... now I dont freak out if its 2-4 pounds different each day as I KNOW its a fluid/stool/gravity/phase of the moon type of thing.... but I think it keeps me honest and a bit more focused....
I have trouble on weekends too as the workweek is more focused.... So im gonna pay EXTRA attention this weekend...
Good luck to you...
Hugs
Karen
Topic: Lab Info
OK, so I drive one hour down to the doctors to get my labs, and of course..... they're not all in!!!! I spoke with the nurse and she said they looked all in to her and am I SURE they drew for Vits A, D, B1, B6, and zinc..*spoken like taking to a two year old* I explained to her YES!!!! They did (13 viles of blood) draw for those, they are very important to my health to be drawn. So I'll have to go back next week for the "rest" of the labs.
Here's what I got so far though: (what in () is what I was in Nov05 right before my stroke)
WBC 4.0 Low (3.8)
RBC 4.06 Low (4.55)
Hemoglobin 11.9 Low (14)
Hematocrit 33.9 Low (40)
Ferritin 8 Low (26)
Vit. B12 299 (700's)
PreAlbumin 16.8 Low in Jan 06 (after being on TPN it was 19.1)
Iron 39 Low (73)
Calcium 8.9 (9.2)
well, the good news is my cholesterol is 118!!!!! But that's about all the good news.
What I see is that I'm in WORSE health then right before my stroke!!! I've worked soooo dang hard this year to improve and I've not done it. I'm again classified as malnutrished (prealbumin number). I'm eatting six times a day, and drinking 60 grams of protein drink per day and I'm STILL malnutrished!!! 
This doesn't help my depression in the least!!! I'm ready to go back to 
and STAY there!!!!!! MY pcp wrote right across these lab sheets "slight anemia, low ferritin, follow up w/ bariatric dr." gggggrrrrrr 
So, now I'm TOTALLY doctorless!!
THIS SUCKS!!!!
Laurie
This doesn't help my depression in the least!!! I'm ready to go back to and STAY there!!!!!! MY pcp wrote right across these lab sheets "slight anemia, low ferritin, follow up w/ bariatric dr." gggggrrrrrr
So, now I'm TOTALLY doctorless!!
THIS SUCKS!!!!
Laurie Topic: HELP -- I'm out of control!!!
Maysters:
I need your help and support and a big wake up call! My eating has gotten completely out of control. I dump if I eat too much sugar, but I have started eating little amounts and it's like I've just figured out how I can eat more and more, little by little without getting sick. I'm eating way too many carbs and when I think to myself, about every hour, about how I need to change, I feel like I can't even remember how I"m supposed to eat.
I have gained about 8 pounds over the past month and I want to lose it and about 15 more pounds! I am so afraid that I'm out of control with my eating and for some reason I'm feeling totally helpless. You guys are such a terrific group. I don't post a lot anymore, but I read here almost every day. Thanks for listening. I need you guys to help keep me accountable if you will.
Love and thanks,
Wanda
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Wanda Topic: RE: OT-Lost my furry friend Sunday
Sue,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost a dog about 6 years ago, and I know how difficult it can be. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs,
Wanda
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