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Hi Kate,

I was going to write that I don't get the " burn " for all the

exercises I do...in fact, sometimes on a lighter yet concentrated

exercise (like a forearm) I get the burn, whereas on a larger muscle

group (like my quads) I don't. I don't think the no pain, no gain

addage is true. Work to your failure, where you cannot do anymore

and then you die. Also, have you switched your work outs? Sometimes

at the end of my 4/5 week, I don't seem to feel the work as much as I

do when I first start a new workout routine.

Or try the curls or presses with a different angle (inclined,

declined)

> >From: stasia bachrach <s_bachrach@y...>

> >Subject: Re: longtimers

>

> >I've been doing BFL for three years and am still using 20 pound

weights for

> >bicep curls and shoulder presses.

>

> Okay, now I'm a little worried about my form. I am using 20kg for

my bicep

> curls and not seeing much progress there. 20kg is roughly, um,

50pounds I

> think. It is the heaviest weight my dinky women's gym has without

using the

> barbells. I've studied all the form guides and the trainer at the

gym says

> my form is fine, but still I worry. Any advice? I'll try the short

burns and

> holding you mentioned and see how I go. I have the same problems

with squats

> now. TO get a burn I have to squat a weight that I cannot

physically lift

> over my head, so I have to put the bar on and get two other people

to add

> the weights while it's across my shoulders. So annoying!

>

> Kate

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Hello magicmarieuk@...,

In reference to your comment:

hi there, is there anybody like me who actually puts on weight with achalasia,i find it easier to eat soft food like chocolate and other rubbish,i cant eat meat or fresh fruit so i have put weight on

Marie, you will find many with achalasia are over

weight for just this same reason. When I first knew

I had this disease I lost 40 lbs in the first 3 months.

Then, I learned that chocolates went down very

well. I stopped my weight loss by eating chocolate

and soft chewy peppermint. I am one of those

that could not eat ice cream, it would immediately

come back up. Others here eat ice cream with no

problem.

I agree with , I would call the surgeon

about the surgery not being effective.

Maggie

Alabama

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Marie, I think a lot of us do end up eating sweets and stuff with high calories just so we can satisfy our hunger. Seeing that you have had surgery 6 weeks ago there still might be some swelling from the surgery. I would contact your surgeon and talk about your concerns about what is going on. Most people do put on some weight after the surgery and that is because you are able to ingest more food than you have in the recent past. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask. in Georgia.Marie <magicmarieuk@...> wrote: hi there, is there anybody like me who actually puts on weight with achalasia,i find it easier to eat soft food like chocolate and other rubbish,i cant eat meat or fresh fruit so i have put weight on,ive had my hellors myotemy 6 weeks ago and dont notice a great deal of difference,i feel a bit down about it as i thought it would solve everything, from marie in scotland <FONT face="comic sans ms" color=#ff0000 size=5> in Georgia </FONT><IMG src=" ">

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I beg to differ with that nurse , for some of us even taking care of ourselves weight loss happens . I had a home nurse, husband , and children all taking care of me and I still lost 80lbs

weight

On the weight issue, they nurse said, (not always what the Dr says) if you come back in after a month and have lsot 12-15 pounds, then you arent taking care of yourself and if you dont take good care of yourself, less chance of the meds working.

They will check my viral load at 12 weeks, so I guess all the blood test they did at weeks 1-2-3 were for anemia.

Hugs to all, prayers to those struggling.

Tamara

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I know your circumstances were different, but I can't help wishing I would lose 80 pounds!!!

Sharon

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On the weight issue, they nurse said, (not always what the Dr says) if you come back in after a month and have lsot 12-15 pounds, then you arent taking care of yourself and if you dont take good care of yourself, less chance of the meds working.

They will check my viral load at 12 weeks, so I guess all the blood test they did at weeks 1-2-3 were for anemia.

Hugs to all, prayers to those struggling.

Tamara

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I took VERY GOOD CARE of myself and I lost 70 lbs but I needed to lose itSHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: I know your circumstances were different, but I can't help wishing I would lose 80 pounds!!! Sharon weight On the weight issue, they nurse said, (not always what the Dr says) if you come back in after a month and have lsot 12-15 pounds, then you arent taking care of yourself and if you dont take good care of yourself, less chance of the meds working. They will check my viral load at 12 weeks, so I guess all the

blood test they did at weeks 1-2-3 were for anemia. Hugs to all, prayers to those struggling. Tamara Jackie

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Haha for the first time since I was a teen I felt skinny

weight

On the weight issue, they nurse said, (not always what the Dr says) if you come back in after a month and have lsot 12-15 pounds, then you arent taking care of yourself and if you dont take good care of yourself, less chance of the meds working.

They will check my viral load at 12 weeks, so I guess all the blood test they did at weeks 1-2-3 were for anemia.

Hugs to all, prayers to those struggling.

Tamara

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I'm 200+, I could very well handle that! ha ha

weight

On the weight issue, they nurse said, (not always what the Dr says) if you come back in after a month and have lsot 12-15 pounds, then you arent taking care of yourself and if you dont take good care of yourself, less chance of the meds working.

They will check my viral load at 12 weeks, so I guess all the blood test they did at weeks 1-2-3 were for anemia.

Hugs to all, prayers to those struggling.

Tamara

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A freind of mine lost 50 pounds in the first 4 months. I have remained stable in 5 months. I think I am just beginning to loose, since the holiday candy and cookies are gone I think I lost 2 pounds. Hoping for a slow steady loss. I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago and was down to 145. I felt great, Now I am back to 162. But like I said have lost a couple pounds so I was heavier before Peg/Copeg start. I would like to get back down, but I think I gained it back cause I lost it so quick in a couple weeks from the surgery healing. For some reason it makes you loose fast. Anyway at least I have a flat tummy still! Best regards MelSHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: I'm 200+, I could very well handle that! ha ha weight On the weight issue, they nurse said, (not always what the Dr

says) if you come back in after a month and have lsot 12-15 pounds, then you arent taking care of yourself and if you dont take good care of yourself, less chance of the meds working. They will check my viral load at 12 weeks, so I guess all the blood test they did at weeks 1-2-3 were for anemia. Hugs to all, prayers to those struggling. Tamara

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I started at 220 and ended up at 140 , I looked like a crack head lol

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On the weight issue, they nurse said, (not always what the Dr says) if you come back in after a month and have lsot 12-15 pounds, then you arent taking care of yourself and if you dont take good care of yourself, less chance of the meds working.

They will check my viral load at 12 weeks, so I guess all the blood test they did at weeks 1-2-3 were for anemia.

Hugs to all, prayers to those struggling.

Tamara

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Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!!

220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months, I'm hoping to lose more this time around in 48. We'll see.

I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., dh can get it in the mail.

"night

Sharon

I started at 220 and ended up at 140 , I looked like a crack head lol

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Good luck with your first week! You know that took off a couple days to see how I would feel and I felt not one side effect the first 2 weeks! Maybe yu will be lucky too! MelSHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!! 220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months,

I'm hoping to lose more this time around in 48. We'll see. I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., dh can get it in the mail. "night Sharon I started at 220 and ended up at 140 , I looked like a crack head lol Re: weight

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Prayers are sure with you, Sharon.. Hugs, Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!! 220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months, I'm hoping to lose more this time around in

48. We'll see. I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., dh can get it in the mail. "night Sharon I started at 220 and ended up at 140 , I looked like a crack head lol Re: weight

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I've got an achy body, but not bad otherwise this morning. So far, so good....

Sharon

Prayers are sure with you, Sharon..

Hugs,

Sheena

SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote:

Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!!

220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months, I'm hoping to lose more this time around in 48. We'll see.

I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., dh can get it in the mail.

"night

Sharon

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That would b e sooo nice. This is my second round, tho and I got perty sick the last time. I expect to get some degree of it this time around. Just have a better attitude and way more knowledge this time.

Sharon

Re: weight

Good luck with your first week! You know that took off a couple days to see how I would feel and I felt not one side effect the first 2 weeks! Maybe yu will be lucky too!

MelSHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote:

Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!!

220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months, I'm hoping to lose more this time around in 48. We'll see.

I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., _._,___

[Guest guest]

well you are ON THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD honey,,, its gonna be ok, hugs jaxSHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: I've got an achy body, but not bad otherwise this morning. So far, so good.... Sharon Prayers are sure with you, Sharon.. Hugs, Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!! 220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months, I'm hoping to lose more this time around in 48. We'll see. I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., dh can get it in the mail. "night Sharon Jackie

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Yup, it's really quite mild so far. Gonna go see the wizard!

Re: weight

well you are ON THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD honey,,, its gonna be ok,

hugs

jaxSHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote:

I've got an achy body, but not bad otherwise this morning. So far, so good....

Sharon

Prayers are sure with you, Sharon..

Hugs,

Sheena

SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote:

Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!!

220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months, I'm hoping to lose more this time around in 48. We'll see.

I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., dh can get it in the mail.

"night

Sharon

Jackie

[Guest guest]

Yup, it's really quite mild so far. Gonna go see the wizard!

Re: weight

well you are ON THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD honey,,, its gonna be ok,

hugs

jaxSHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote:

I've got an achy body, but not bad otherwise this morning. So far, so good....

Sharon

Prayers are sure with you, Sharon..

Hugs,

Sheena

SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote:

Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!!

220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months, I'm hoping to lose more this time around in 48. We'll see.

I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., dh can get it in the mail.

"night

Sharon

Jackie

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thats great,, just take it one day at a time! if you come across the wicked witch, well you can just slam her upside the head,, or drop a house on her,, lol,, there WILL be days you will feel like this too!SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: Yup, it's really quite mild so far. Gonna go see the wizard! Re: weight well you are ON THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD honey,,, its gonna be ok, hugs jaxSHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: I've got an achy body, but not bad otherwise this morning. So far, so good.... Sharon Prayers are sure with you, Sharon.. Hugs, Sheena SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Well, first shot and pills have been taken...Let the fun begin!! 220 is what I weigh now, 140 would be heavenly!! I lost 20 lbs last time in 6 months, I'm hoping to lose more this time

around in 48. We'll see. I'm going to bed, JUST finished my grandson's quilt!!! I figure after the stuff takes Affect, I wouldn't get back to it for a while. I'm SOOO glad it's done., dh can get it in the mail. "night Sharon Jackie Jackie

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I remember the bad days from the last round. I'm slowly feeling a bit weaker and more tired, but very slowly and can still us my TM and clean house, so that's enough for me for now.

Just found out yesterday that my younger sis has a small tumor on her kidney. She will have surgery in a couple of weeks....

Sharon

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thats great,, just take it one day at a time! if you come across the wicked witch, well you can just slam her upside the head,, or drop a house on her,, lol,, there WILL be days you will feel like this too!SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote:

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well we sure hope your sister is ok,, and you continue to do well,, let us know if thereis anything we can do,, you are with family now!SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: I remember the bad days from the last round. I'm slowly feeling a bit weaker and more tired, but very slowly and can still us my TM and clean house, so that's enough for me for now. Just found out yesterday that my younger sis has a

small tumor on her kidney. She will have surgery in a couple of weeks.... Sharon Re: weight thats great,, just take it one day at a time! if you come across the wicked witch, well you can just slam her upside the head,, or drop a house on her,, lol,, there WILL be days you will feel like this

too!SHARON CROSBY <csharonxoxomsn> wrote: Jackie

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Hi Marie, Well, I don't know whether you are the only achalasian putting on weight. What I do know, is that I find it much easier to eat chocolate etc. too. It seems to be normal, as chocolate seems to relax the muscles etc. Chocolate is on my menu every day too! Strangely I have Maom's on my menu as well. I think in the US you don't know Maom, but it is also a kind of sweet. It is not something that melts on your tongue, in fact quite the opposite. But...is slides down quite easy and...I love them!!! Instead of going on anti depressants, you might consider your options to lessen your swallowing problems. Have you already had any achalasia treatment, or are you already considering one? Don't worry too much (hear who's talking, ahum...), don't start running around in crazy making circles like I did. Try to stay positive. I am going through quite a hard time with my achalasia

myself now and I keep saying to myself that everything will turn out for the best for me; to every problem there is a solution, it's just a matter of time and patience. This attitude helps me cope most of the time. Keep having faith!!! Isabella Marie McBride <magicmarieuk@...> wrote: Am I the only person in the world with acalasia that has put on too much

weight, mainly because I find it easier to eat chocolate and stuff, it gets me down, so much so that my doctor has asked me if I would like to go on anti depressants....Marie

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Isabella:

Hi - i have been reading all the posts - fairly new on the board. Really enjoy all the insight from all. is great with lots of good advice. I am sorry for all of your ill health. I had Botox injection 4 weeks ago - first week was HORRIBLE and now spasms have almost gone and I can eat small meals. I am trying to schedule my HM on 6/5...still awiating a return call from the Dr's secretary. It has been a hard decision, but I really don't want to go back to the way I was eating!! I know you understand. Thanks for all your input. Good luck.

Tammy

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Hi Marie,

Well, I don't know whether you are the only achalasian putting on weight. What I do know, is that I find it much easier to eat chocolate etc. too. It seems to be normal, as chocolate seems to relax the muscles etc. Chocolate is on my menu every day too! Strangely I have Maom's on my menu as well. I think in the US you don't know Maom, but it is also a kind of sweet. It is not something that melts on your tongue, in fact quite the opposite. But...is slides down quite easy and...I love them!!!

Instead of going on anti depressants, you might consider your options to lessen your swallowing problems. Have you already had any achalasia treatment, or are you already considering one?

Don't worry too much (hear who's talking, ahum...), don't start running around in crazy making circles like I did. Try to stay positive. I am going through quite a hard time with my achalasia myself now and I keep saying to myself that everything will turn out for the best for me; to every problem there is a solution, it's just a matter of time and patience. This attitude helps me cope most of the time.

Keep having faith!!!

Isabella

Marie McBride <magicmarieuk@ hotmail.com> wrote:

Am I the only person in the world with acalasia that has put on too much weight, mainly because I find it easier to eat chocolate and stuff, it gets me down, so much so that my doctor has asked me if I would like to go on anti depressants. ...Marie

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Before I had my esophagectomy - I weighed 240 pounds and tried and

tried to lose weight. I have had a problem with my weight since the

birth of my child in 1988. So from 88 - 1998 I had problems. It was

much easier to eat " junk " as meats and vegetables seemed to make me

feel full and more typically got " stuck " and alot of fruits would

give me reflux. I lost alot of weight after my esophagectomy - at

one point down to 100 pounds - but I had to relearn how to eat and

had a time. I now weigh

150 - 160 pounds most of the time. But I did have a doctor tell me

that it was hard to diet with achalasia due to slow motility and the

body grabbing every fat cell it could! So you are not alone. Good

luck!

Barb

>

> Am I the only person in the world with acalasia that has put on too

much weight, mainly because I find it easier to eat chocolate and

stuff, it gets me down, so much so that my doctor has asked me if I

would like to go on anti depressants....Marie

>

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Marie,

I packed on nearly 50 lb when I was diagnosed. For some reason,

chocolate, ice cream and puddings seemed to go down pretty well. I also

injured my leg and couldn't exercise. Now I am getting back on track,

but geez.....

Donna

Marie McBride wrote:

Am I the

only person in the world with acalasia that has put on too much

weight, mainly because I find it easier to eat chocolate and stuff, it

gets me down, so much so that my doctor has asked me if I would like to

go on anti depressants....Marie