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In a message dated 5/6/01 2:02:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

petra2000@... writes:

<< Be careful that you kids don't blame

themselves when you go off-diet >>

Good advice, I never thought of this. I will definitely keep it in mind. Jan

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Welcome to the group....You will really get alot out everyone elses

experiences and successes....I know it is hard not the consider the entire

amount of weight you need to lose, but try looking at it at smaller managable

goals (5 pounds at a time or a week at a time)....I need to lose 60 pounds, but

can not even consider the entire amount or I would quit right now...

Good luck with WW and I look forward to getting to know you in the group...l

kellbell55068 wrote: I have been reading the posts

for the past week or 2 and figured it

was time to introduce myself. I have been struggling to stay OP and

trying many different methods to lose weight, the past year and a

half of trying low fat, low carb, slimfast and WW has left me the

same weight, or maybe even more than I started out at! I am

frustrated to say the least, but know that WW works if I stick with

it, not to mention I know it's program I can live with for life!

My name is Kelli, I'm 39, married with 2 great kids. I have about 100

lbs to lose UGH! I am ready to make a committment to myself to

finally really TRY to lose weight. I'm re-joining WW and will go for

my first meeting and weigh in tomorrow.

I can see you all are a very caring, supportive group! I look forward

to getting to know you all.

Kelli

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Hi! My name is Tory and I'm brand new to the list. I've been on WW three

whole days! Woohoo! So far no problems at all. I find it a very intuitive

program. My only problem so far has been lunch. I've been doing Smart Ones

so far, but I'd prefer a sandwich (although they are, so far, delicious). I

have regular bread, though, and am not keen on spending 4 points just on the

bread. I have, I figure, about 90 pounds to lose.

Other things about me...I'm a teacher. I teach high school Network

Administration and A+ Computer Tech programs. I also am an adviser to two

really active clubs: Future Business Leaders of America and Future

Information Technology Professionals. I'm married to a teacher...have lots

and lots of pets, but no kids.

I am ready to go for this pretty seriously. I think I'm a beautiful person

as I am, and I do feel good about myself...but now I want to make sure I

don't end up with health problems and I just plain want to look good....not

good for my size, or " Oh but you have such a pretty face " , or " pretty good

for a fat girl " but just plain good. I'm the heaviest person in my family of

skinny people (except my Mom who maintains about a size 12-14 by indulging

on a high protien high fat diet that will surely kill her). My sisters and

brother are all very small, and very cute...and very judgmental of people

who aren't. You know how it is, no one ever says anything TO me (except my

brother, who I promptly told to mind his own business) but around me. " Wow,

look at how FAT she is " (they say about the little size 10 that just walked

by)...or " Come on, waddle across the street tubbo! " (about the size 14 who

crosses in front of them in a crosswalk) and, as you can imagine, it makes

me feel JUST GREAT! That might be why I don't live near any of them, as much

as I love them all. Actually, the only time my weight ever REALLY bothers me

is when I spend time with them.

But, I'm not doing it for them...this is all about me. ME ME ME! Hahaha!

I've spent years improving my mind (just finished my Masters degree,

constantly working on technology professional certifications) and now I just

want to take a year out to establish a healthy diet and concentrate on my

body. I'm going to just flat out be selfish.

My husband, who loves me the way I am and has NEVER made me feel anything

less than sexy and beautiful, is embarking on this journey with me. He's got

about as much to lose as I do. Of course he'll lose faster...darn those men,

they always do. We're supporting each other, though, which is a great thing.

Oh, I'm not doing meetings...I'm doing the online program. I decided that Id

try that for now and if I felt like I needed more support I would join a

meeting.

So that's me! Glad to be here!

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Welcome Shaunie (love the spelling of your name )!

Karyn

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Hi,

No, I am not having the double vision, dizziness, or loss of balance

right now. It lasted for about two months (February into April), but

luckily, it has subsided. Since that was my first " episode " , and I

wasn't diagnosed until the end of it, I have not yet needed a steroid

treatment. According to my neurologist, it appears that they have

made a very early diagnosis, as some of the tests they did have come

out showing no damage as of yet.

Since the first episode, I seem to be feeling better, with the

exception of fatigue, muscle aches, and depression. I'm struggling

through each day right now, as it seems that everyday brings a new

sensation (aches, pains, pins & needles, bruising, thirst,

overheating, etc.), but I'm trying to keep my chin up!

I'm very happy to have joined this group. I think that it is going

to help me to have other MS patients to talk to and learn from.

Deb

> Hi Deb welcome to the group do you still have your double vision

today? I have had mine now for a month or longer.

> I have had my MS now since Aug of 99 and this is the first time I

am having vision trouble. I went for a steroid treatment and still

waiting to see if it works for me. I have an appointment with my

neuro Wednesday as a follow up on my MRI and steroid treatment. I

also have no balance since I was hit with my MS. I use a walker all

the time and keep a wheelchair in my truck. I am on Copaxone and do

well on it.

> Welcome to the group and I hope you make some new friends.

> Bill

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Ann,

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I know that it is still

possible for me to have children, but right now, it doesn't seem like

I will have the stamina to keep up with them. I run out of juice so

easily. Maybe that will change as time goes on but so far, 8 months

since the onset of my first episode and 5 months since my diagnosis,

I'm just exhausted all the time.

Deb

> Hey Deb,

>

> If you stay healthy, you could have children. I had my first at 32

and second at 37 (diagnosed with ms at 22). Don't quit living because

of this illness. Follow your dreams, and modify, relax and keep going.

>

> Ann

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Thank you, Deb, for your kind post, love and hope, n

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Hi n,I thank GOD everyday for my husband!!! I don't know how others diagnosed with this disease can manage without such great support. Deb> We are not even discussing how many children I have, and I was > diagnosed at 19 and have been through it all--including that lovely> ROTATIONAL VERTIGO! Most with MS can have kids; a little tricky> keeping up with them, but it is worth it--of course my husband (now> deceased, cancer) was wonderful, which does help! Love, n

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Welcome aboard, Deb! )

I'm Challis, daughter of the list creator who has MS. I've had symptoms I was aware of as "symptoms" for about 6 years now. I can go back about ten or eleven beyond that and remember probably symptoms. I'm new to seeking a dx, though am not actively doing so now. I did give it a whirl, and didn't get anywhere with that. lol

My husband, , and I live out in Arizona where we raise/have raised five children. Our eldest is my ½-brother who came to live with us several years back. Josh is 19 now. We also have , 18½, , 15, Jenna 5½, and Maya, 2 years.

It's nice to meet you. )

Challis

Hi,I am just joining the group, and thought it would be appropriate to introduce myself. I am 31 years old and was diagnosed with MS in April 2005 after visiting 3 doctors. I had experienced symptoms of cognitive dysfunction since September 2004, and symptoms of blurred/double vision, aura, and vertigo since January 2005.Initially the doctors thought that I was experiencing side effects from the migraines I've suffered with since I was a child, but the second neurologist diagnosed MS based on the lesions on the brain MRI.Soooo...now I'm going into 5 months of Avonex treatments. Luckily, there have been no new episodes, but I'm still learning to deal with the symptoms of not only the MS, but the symptoms of the treatment.Today was my niece's 7th birthday (I have no children of my own, and now am not sure that I ever will???), and had to leave early due to the all-over muscle pain and fatigue. At least I wasw able to see her open her presents! ;)So, that's all for mow. I'm thrilled to be able to communicate with all of you.Thank you,Debdlf1842003

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> Well, I think i feel slightly better for getting all of that out of

> my system.

>

> Thanks in advance for the sympathetic ear (or eyes).

>

> Joni

>

> Joni,

Please apply for FMLA so that you job is protected. The Family

Leave Act. I am a teacher also and when my sick leave ran out, I at

least kept my job.

Also our school has a sick leave bank and you apply for it and it is

where other people donate a leave day and you can get some of those

days covered

if they do and it is approved. I am sorry you are hurting. I am

right behind you. I am just trying to make it through this year and

then see how it goes.

I don't know how we are going to survive but I can't keep on working.

I get up at five take my pain meds so they can take effect to get ready

for school

Good Luck and let us know how it is going. If I can do anything,

e-mail me privately and I will let you know what I've done.

Bennie

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Jonie writes an intro: I am responding to that:

First I have never even heard of anyone with Sjogrens until you so tell mea

bout it! They think I ahve that and what a pain! I have tons of other stuff and

this sore mouth is about to do me in! I cannot eat anything! My tongue is so

sore and it has only been one year! I have lots of specialists, lets see there

is the ortho, the rheumo, the endo, the ear nose, throat, the brain guy, the

neuro, the gasto, the dentist of course, the pt and the primary who tries to

keep all of them in line, I am sure there are more, You will get nothing done

by doctors, believe me! The best way to do it is to let the Primary refer that

way he gets along with all of them and he likes them and everyone is happy! Let

me know about the Sjogrens. Gwen