Hello

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Great to hear of another family in OHIO. We are in Columbus all the time. We

go to Children's for Makenna's specialist. I love your daughter's name : ) I

would love to meet you and your family some time. I work in the schools so I

have the entire summer off. Unfortunately this year we don't get a spring

break. But if the summer is too far off we could meet on a weekend. My sister

lives in Troy, Ohio. Ever heard of it, it is over your way north of Dayton. If

you want to set something up or talk on the phone you can email my private email

at kjsusil@...

Gotta run making pies for Easter.

Kauffman wrote:

Welcome, and Makenna! Glad you joined the group, and hope you are able to

convince the new mom in your area to do the same. You will find invaluable

information and support here.

We live in Mason, Ohio, just north of Cincinnati, so we're only a couple hours

from you. I think you're the closest family to us that we've met on the list so

far! We have a three-year-old daughter named . She has bilateral

colobomas, a minor heart defect, bilateral profound hearing loss, missing

semicircular canals, gross motor delays, and was also born with a bilateral

cleft lip and palate. We were lucky in that she didn't have the breathing or

feeding issues that so many CHARGErs have. Still, we've been through six

surgeries so far, with more to come, so we can relate to the many

hospitalizations.

Let me know if you're ever going to be in the Columbus area and would have some

time to meet. That's only about 90 minutes from us, so it would be a good

halfway point. We'd love the opportunity to connect with other families

face-to-face!

, mom to (3)

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megan i m ni neteen and well i dont like mum rading my posts course i

might say something i shouldnt but i guess thats normal isnt it lol

ellen howe

On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:50:39 -0000, peppermint_chey

wrote:

>

>

> Oh I know how your daughter feels. I dislike it when my family talks

> about my health issues with strangers. LOL! im bad arnt I.

>

> Chantelle

>

>

>

> Membership of this email support groups does not constitute membership in the

CHARGE Syndrome Foundation or CHARGE Syndrome Canada.

> For information about the CHARGE Syndrome

> Foundation or to become a member (and get the newsletter),

> please contact marion@... or visit

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information and membership, please visit http://www.chargesyndrome.ca, or email

info@....

> 7th International

> CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Miami Beach, Florida, July 22-24, 2005.

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>

[Guest guest]

,

Hey now where have you been hiding? We moved from CT to MA just last year.

There are families in CT who have children with CHARGE that you can get in

touch with. One of them, Ellen, is active on this list. Her son is . They

have a deaf/blind group and the families involved in it are wonderful people.

Does Kelsey have any of the vision and/or hearing issues involved with

CHARGE? I would really recommend you getting in touch with them especially

because

Kelsey is coming close to her transition time. CT IS HORRIBLE which is the

major reason we moved. Meaning horrible I am including college and other

opportunities, or I should say lack of opportunities, for people with any needs

at

all. Hopefully you will have better luck. But the old governor goes to prison

this coming Friday.

Bonnie, mom to a 22, Patty CHARGE 20, and wife to

[Guest guest]

Honest to goodness it's the truth.

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

prison is that a joke or truth bonnie lol ellen howe

>

> ,

>

> Hey now where have you been hiding? We moved from CT to MA just last year.

> There are families in CT who have children with CHARGE that you can get in

> touch with. One of them, Ellen, is active on this list. Her son is .

They

> have a deaf/blind group and the families involved in it are wonderful people.

> Does Kelsey have any of the vision and/or hearing issues involved with

> CHARGE? I would really recommend you getting in touch with them especially

because

> Kelsey is coming close to her transition time. CT IS HORRIBLE which is the

> major reason we moved. Meaning horrible I am including college and other

> opportunities, or I should say lack of opportunities, for people with any

needs at

> all. Hopefully you will have better luck. But the old governor goes to

prison

> this coming Friday.

>

> Bonnie, mom to a 22, Patty CHARGE 20, and wife to

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen,

That's the truth..He is one in a long line of corrupt public officials we have

here in Connecticut.2 of his friends are serving prison terms.

It would seem that they have a problem telling the truth about things....

Take care

Ellen...mom to 7

ellen howe wrote:

prison is that a joke or truth bonnie lol ellen howe

>

> ,

>

> Hey now where have you been hiding? We moved from CT to MA just last year.

> There are families in CT who have children with CHARGE that you can get in

> touch with. One of them, Ellen, is active on this list. Her son is .

They

> have a deaf/blind group and the families involved in it are wonderful people.

> Does Kelsey have any of the vision and/or hearing issues involved with

> CHARGE? I would really recommend you getting in touch with them especially

because

> Kelsey is coming close to her transition time. CT IS HORRIBLE which is the

> major reason we moved. Meaning horrible I am including college and other

> opportunities, or I should say lack of opportunities, for people with any

needs at

> all. Hopefully you will have better luck. But the old governor goes to

prison

> this coming Friday.

>

> Bonnie, mom to a 22, Patty CHARGE 20, and wife to

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

a question for every one in here how do you tell the two ellens apart

lol xxx

> ,

>

> Hey now where have you been hiding? We moved from CT to MA just

last year.

> There are families in CT who have children with CHARGE that you can

get in

> touch with. One of them, Ellen, is active on this list. Her son

is . They

> have a deaf/blind group and the families involved in it are

wonderful people.

> Does Kelsey have any of the vision and/or hearing issues involved

with

> CHARGE? I would really recommend you getting in touch with them

especially because

> Kelsey is coming close to her transition time. CT IS HORRIBLE which

is the

> major reason we moved. Meaning horrible I am including college and

other

> opportunities, or I should say lack of opportunities, for people

with any needs at

> all. Hopefully you will have better luck. But the old governor

goes to prison

> this coming Friday.

>

> Bonnie, mom to a 22, Patty CHARGE 20, and wife to

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

some of ours deserve prison lol hey ellen how are you going im well

ellen xxx having good easter cya

> >

> > ,

> >

> > Hey now where have you been hiding? We moved from CT to MA just

last year.

> > There are families in CT who have children with CHARGE that you

can get in

> > touch with. One of them, Ellen, is active on this list. Her son

is . They

> > have a deaf/blind group and the families involved in it are

wonderful people.

> > Does Kelsey have any of the vision and/or hearing issues involved

with

> > CHARGE? I would really recommend you getting in touch with them

especially because

> > Kelsey is coming close to her transition time. CT IS HORRIBLE

which is the

> > major reason we moved. Meaning horrible I am including college

and other

> > opportunities, or I should say lack of opportunities, for people

with any needs at

> > all. Hopefully you will have better luck. But the old governor

goes to prison

> > this coming Friday.

> >

> > Bonnie, mom to a 22, Patty CHARGE 20, and wife to

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen,

Easter was great...My dad was finally able to come home from the hospital...it

was a really rough week for him...after a routine hip revision surgery he ended

up in the unit on a ventilator.a long story.... bought Poppy a " Get well

soon " balloon and when I told this morning that Poppy was well enough to

come home he told me he knew that the balloon would work...

missed his Poppy and he is glad to have him home..

Hope your holiday was great TOO!!!

Ellen mom to

howeellen wrote:

a question for every one in here how do you tell the two ellens apart

lol xxx

> ,

>

> Hey now where have you been hiding? We moved from CT to MA just

last year.

> There are families in CT who have children with CHARGE that you can

get in

> touch with. One of them, Ellen, is active on this list. Her son

is . They

> have a deaf/blind group and the families involved in it are

wonderful people.

> Does Kelsey have any of the vision and/or hearing issues involved

with

> CHARGE? I would really recommend you getting in touch with them

especially because

> Kelsey is coming close to her transition time. CT IS HORRIBLE which

is the

> major reason we moved. Meaning horrible I am including college and

other

> opportunities, or I should say lack of opportunities, for people

with any needs at

> all. Hopefully you will have better luck. But the old governor

goes to prison

> this coming Friday.

>

> Bonnie, mom to a 22, Patty CHARGE 20, and wife to

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is a wonderful story about the balloon. I am glad it worked and he got

his Poppy home. Kim L

>

> Hi Ellen,

> Easter was great...My dad was finally able to come home from the hospital...it

> was a really rough week for him...after a routine hip revision surgery he

> ended up in the unit on a ventilator.a long story.... bought Poppy a "

> Get well soon " balloon and when I told this morning that Poppy was well

> enough to come home he told me he knew that the balloon would work...

> missed his Poppy and he is glad to have him home..

> Hope your holiday was great TOO!!!

> Ellen mom to

>

> howeellen wrote:

>

> a question for every one in here how do you tell the two ellens apart

> lol xxx

>> ,

>>

>> Hey now where have you been hiding? We moved from CT to MA just

> last year.

>> There are families in CT who have children with CHARGE that you can

> get in

>> touch with. One of them, Ellen, is active on this list. Her son

> is . They

>> have a deaf/blind group and the families involved in it are

> wonderful people.

>> Does Kelsey have any of the vision and/or hearing issues involved

> with

>> CHARGE? I would really recommend you getting in touch with them

> especially because

>> Kelsey is coming close to her transition time. CT IS HORRIBLE which

> is the

>> major reason we moved. Meaning horrible I am including college and

> other

>> opportunities, or I should say lack of opportunities, for people

> with any needs at

>> all. Hopefully you will have better luck. But the old governor

> goes to prison

>> this coming Friday.

>>

>> Bonnie, mom to a 22, Patty CHARGE 20, and wife to

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

kids are cute like that my little cousin the other day dad was smoking

she went to the door said stop smoking or ill die now isnt it usualy

said its the smoker that will die ellen howe

>

> That is a wonderful story about the balloon. I am glad it worked and he got

> his Poppy home. Kim L

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Hi Ellen,

> > Easter was great...My dad was finally able to come home from the

hospital...it

> > was a really rough week for him...after a routine hip revision surgery he

> > ended up in the unit on a ventilator.a long story.... bought Poppy a "

> > Get well soon " balloon and when I told this morning that Poppy was well

> > enough to come home he told me he knew that the balloon would work...

> > missed his Poppy and he is glad to have him home..

> > Hope your holiday was great TOO!!!

> > Ellen mom to

> >

> > howeellen wrote:

> >

> > a question for every one in here how do you tell the two ellens apart

> > lol xxx

> >> ,

> >>

> >> Hey now where have you been hiding? We moved from CT to MA just

> > last year.

> >> There are families in CT who have children with CHARGE that you can

> > get in

> >> touch with. One of them, Ellen, is active on this list. Her son

> > is . They

> >> have a deaf/blind group and the families involved in it are

> > wonderful people.

> >> Does Kelsey have any of the vision and/or hearing issues involved

> > with

> >> CHARGE? I would really recommend you getting in touch with them

> > especially because

> >> Kelsey is coming close to her transition time. CT IS HORRIBLE which

> > is the

> >> major reason we moved. Meaning horrible I am including college and

> > other

> >> opportunities, or I should say lack of opportunities, for people

> > with any needs at

> >> all. Hopefully you will have better luck. But the old governor

> > goes to prison

> >> this coming Friday.

> >>

> >> Bonnie, mom to a 22, Patty CHARGE 20, and wife to

> >>

> >>

> >>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It isn't too late. Start now. I didn't start up at my gym until May of

2005. I was 9 months out at this time. Working out does make a

diffrence. I feel better when I excersise.

Hugs!!

>

> I joined a few days ago and have been reading and I ahve posted a

few

> times and people have been great about answering. But I have

another

> question I am 3 months out lost 50 lbs and havent really exercised

So i

> am now determined to start but I am curious is it gonna be to late

to

> try and tighten up now.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Angie,

Hello and welcome. I have yet to have my surgery, but I do know from

research that each surgeon's diet plan varies. However the surgeon I

am going to graduates you to the foods you are seeminly already

eating. You are less than a month out and already eating ground

beef...my surgeon recommends not eating red meats such as ground beef

aand steak till you are 6 months out, because you do not have enough

acid to break down the grains of this type of meat.Also my suregon

suggests that I stay on a SOft High Protein Diet for the first month

which includesScambled eggs (great for hair loss...has biotin),

cheese,Cottage cheese,low fat or non fat yogart,non fat or skimmed

milk,protein shakes,sugar free broth,sugar free jello,100%juices no

cocktails,sugar free popscicles,decaffiented non carbinated

drinks,and plenty of water.

As far as your hair loss you can not stop it if it is going to

happen. You can somewhat miniumize it from what I hear by taking

biotin supplements and or washing your hair with minoxidil.I hope

this was helpful. I am sure the other women on this site can be of

more help, but that is what my surgeon has recommended for me and

this is his protocol. Have a nice Tuesday. ~Robin

>

> Just wanted to say hi, and introduce myself.

>

> My name is Angie, Im married with two kids and two stepkids, I live

> in Iowa and I had my bypass surgery on Dec 29th. Doing pretty good

> so far, but of course I have lots of questions.

>

> I've heard alot of conflicting info on when to start adding new

> foods. I've been eating scrambled eggs and tuna salad all along,

in

> fact they gave it to me in the hospital. The I read that right now

> Im supposed to still be on a pureed diet. I've eaten ground beef

and

> turkey, no problems. If its digesting ok should I not worry, or

will

> it end up hurting me in the long run?

>

> Also, Im worried about losing my hair. I've heard alot about how

> common that is. I have long hair and must admit that Im rather

vain

> about it. Any way I can either prevent or minimize the hair loss?

>

> Im sure I'll plenty more questions, but I think that will do for

> now. Thanks much, and I'll look forward to getting to know

everyone.

>

>

> Angie / Iowa girl

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Angie, I've heard that biotin can help with hair loss. I take 1000mg a day,

but i had my surgery a year ago so i don't know if it helps prevent it. I take

it now and i think it helps. You should try it , it couldn't hurt.

iowa_girl32 wrote: Just wanted to say hi, and introduce

myself.

My name is Angie, Im married with two kids and two stepkids, I live

in Iowa and I had my bypass surgery on Dec 29th. Doing pretty good

so far, but of course I have lots of questions.

I've heard alot of conflicting info on when to start adding new

foods. I've been eating scrambled eggs and tuna salad all along, in

fact they gave it to me in the hospital. The I read that right now

Im supposed to still be on a pureed diet. I've eaten ground beef and

turkey, no problems. If its digesting ok should I not worry, or will

it end up hurting me in the long run?

Also, Im worried about losing my hair. I've heard alot about how

common that is. I have long hair and must admit that Im rather vain

about it. Any way I can either prevent or minimize the hair loss?

Im sure I'll plenty more questions, but I think that will do for

now. Thanks much, and I'll look forward to getting to know everyone.

Angie / Iowa girl

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[Guest guest]

Hi Angie, it is so nice to meet you. My surgery is in two days. I am on the

clear liquids for the next couple of days. Can't wait for the surgery so I will

ACTUALLY get full hahaha. I think it's great how well your doing. I don't know

about hurting you in the long run. The hair loss concerns me too, however, if we

take our vitamins and eat the protien we are supposed to, that should not become

a problem. Well, good luck and it was great meeting you. Look foward to sharing

more.

Shauna

Pre-op

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iowa_girl32 wrote:

Just wanted to say hi, and introduce myself.

My name is Angie, Im married with two kids and two stepkids, I live

in Iowa and I had my bypass surgery on Dec 29th. Doing pretty good

so far, but of course I have lots of questions.

I've heard alot of conflicting info on when to start adding new

foods. I've been eating scrambled eggs and tuna salad all along, in

fact they gave it to me in the hospital. The I read that right now

Im supposed to still be on a pureed diet. I've eaten ground beef and

turkey, no problems. If its digesting ok should I not worry, or will

it end up hurting me in the long run?

Also, Im worried about losing my hair. I've heard alot about how

common that is. I have long hair and must admit that Im rather vain

about it. Any way I can either prevent or minimize the hair loss?

Im sure I'll plenty more questions, but I think that will do for

now. Thanks much, and I'll look forward to getting to know everyone.

Angie / Iowa girl

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--- hi angie and welcome! im 3 months out this thursday. my sugeron

had mon clear liquids for 3 weeks, then puree for another 3 weeks.

the first 3 were tough even to get liquids down. trust me you wont

want to even think of food yet!i lived on broth and ice

pops/fudgeclces.

by the pureed stage, i wanted " real " food.i would have a bite of my

husbands food once in awhile. it truley depends on what your new

pouch can handle. u may not belive it now but, you'll be nervous of

what you want to try :0

as far a hair............i was terrified about loosing my hair. (im

a part time hairdresser) i was noticing alot on my clothes or in the

shower drain. what i did was wash it every other day & extra

conditioner. i started to blowdry/style less and now...3months out,

my hair has never been healther! not even as a kid!no loss at all

anymore

and honestley, i was the only one noticing the hair loss. very very

very good products to use is " dove " . since my surgery, i use

everything dove shampoo, condition, styling products, body wash, &

mosturisers. THERE AWSOME! unfortunly they dont make a excess skin

vanisher lol, my next TERROR!

xoxoxoxoxox

Diedre

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10/19/2005

[Guest guest]

I like the Isopure drink from GNC. These are fruit flavored, rather than

milk shaky. They have about 8 flavors. Icy Orange tastes just like Tang. Make

sure the protein drinks are really cold. Warm protein drinks are yucky!!

Lynne

[Guest guest]

Welcome !! It's very exciting to have someone so inspiring as you to

join our group!!!!

I look forward to getting to know you! Where are you from?

Welcome again

Chelle

[Guest guest]

Hello jennifer,

I am so happy for you.

I am looking to get the band but Aetna has only

approved GBP. I believe 4 years ago the band was not

common but i am still interested in your views on it.

I am afraid of GBP for many reasons i stated in my

last post.

I feel my violent cough makes GBP a little dangerous

and now that i have an attorney, i hope i can push it

through.

Any advice?

Regards

E

--- mjen1972 wrote:

> My name is an I am a new member of the

> group. I am so excited

> to have found joined this group. I had gastric

> bypass four years ago

> and have lost 338 lbs. The surgery changed my life.

> If I can help

> anyone or give any advice please let me know. I also

> work for a

> medical insurance company as an Appeals & Grievance

> Coordinator, so I

> have some advise about that as well. I wish

> everybody the best and I

> am very proud of all. Take care and have a good

> night.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

was looking for a new group...this looks like a great one....

The front page girls look great...what a pretty bunch..

A little about me...

I had open wls 2/3/2002...my weight at the time was 270...my weight

for the last 3 years is 148-152...depending hpw I behave...lol..

I have been married 40 years..I am 59 years old...

I have 4 children one who is 39 years old today.....

2 married with 2 children each...so I have 4 grandchildren, 2 boys, 8

months and 23 months...2 granddaughters 6 years and 2 years...they are

my world..

My love are horses I have one quarter horse his name Simon...

I work at a heart center since 1978...Cardiac Sonographer..

Barbara L.

[Guest guest]

Hi Barbara.....Welcome to our group!! I'm Barbara too.....And it looks like we

have another Barbara from Eureka, Ca that just joined the group too. Most call

me Barb T., I had my Rny 10/8/02 my weight at that time was 330lbs, I am now

152lbs. Sounds like your life is full of lots of wonderment. It's nice to have

you here feel free to jump in & post anytime.

Take care, Barb

Barbara wrote:

was looking for a new group...this looks like a great one....

The front page girls look great...what a pretty bunch..

A little about me...

I had open wls 2/3/2002...my weight at the time was 270...my weight

for the last 3 years is 148-152...depending hpw I behave...lol..

I have been married 40 years..I am 59 years old...

I have 4 children one who is 39 years old today.....

2 married with 2 children each...so I have 4 grandchildren, 2 boys, 8

months and 23 months...2 granddaughters 6 years and 2 years...they are

my world..

My love are horses I have one quarter horse his name Simon...

I work at a heart center since 1978...Cardiac Sonographer..

Barbara L.

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That's great, Tammy. How's it going?? )

HUGS,

Challis

Hello

Long time no email from me! Thought I would say hello in case you all thought I had fallen off the edge of the earth! I couldn't find the edge, so I just turned around and came home.

Well, my weight has gotten the best of me. I had surgery on my left knee in February of 2004. It has really been bothering me again, only its not because of the same reason. This time it's my weight. So......I went down and joined LA Weight Loss. Today is my first of two days of basically doing a body cleanse. The had to come up with a special plan just for me because of the meds we all take! I got to speak with a certified nutritionast and doctor so that we could come up with a plan that would suit my needs and also be safe for me. I am my largest ever in my life and I thought, "wouldn't it be a wonderful suprise for my hubby when he came home in November if I were healthier and a lot lighter?" So I did it. Today has not been bad, just trying to ignore those cravings for chocolate and anything with sugar in it! Wow, those are powerful cravings! But I've been a very good

girl. I am ashamed to say that I am 100 pounds overweight I went from a size 16 to a size 24 in a year. My goal is to lose that 100 pounds and get down to a size 14 at least. The girls at the store said losing 100 pounds is going to put me in a smaller size than 14, but I didn't want to have an unrealistic goal. So, if I get smaller than that, then it will be a bonus. I need to get healthier. I truly believe that better eating habits and shedding a lot of this weight will make me feel tons better! I know for sure my self esteem will rise. I hate the way I look and am gonna fight to change that. I also believe that doing this will improve things with my marriage. Although no longer complains about my weight, I feel like I'm an embarrasment to him. Who really wants to take a whale out to dinner? My depression has spiraled out of control due to going back on the Rebif,

going to Kuwait, and my weight. So I have set out to fix the major contributing factor to all of this which is my weight.

Sorry to bore you all to death! I just wanted to share in case any of you have been thinking about doing something to get healthier as well. I will keep you all updated as to my progress. I kept a pair of skinny jeans and will get them out of the box so I can look at them everyday. When I can wear them, I will take a pic and share with you all!

Peace, love, joy and blessings to the group.

Tammy, Tx

[Guest guest]

Yay Connie!! )

I'm hoping to find a report on the Job Trial as I keep reading, too. )

HUgs,

Challis

Hello

Long time no email from me! Thought I would say hello in case you all thought I had fallen off the edge of the earth! I couldn't find the edge, so I just turned around and came home.

Well, my weight has gotten the best of me. I had surgery on my left knee in February of 2004. It has really been bothering me again, only its not because of the same reason. This time it's my weight. So......I went down and joined LA Weight Loss. Today is my first of two days of basically doing a body cleanse. The had to come up with a special plan just for me because of the meds we all take! I got to speak with a certified nutritionast and doctor so that we could come up with a plan that would suit my needs and also be safe for me. I am my largest ever in my life and I thought, "wouldn't it be a wonderful suprise for my hubby when he came home in November if I were healthier and a lot lighter?" So I did it. Today has not been bad, just trying to ignore those cravings for chocolate and anything with sugar in it! Wow, those are powerful cravings! But I've been a very good

girl. I am ashamed to say that I am 100 pounds overweight I went from a size 16 to a size 24 in a year. My goal is to lose that 100 pounds and get down to a size 14 at least. The girls at the store said losing 100 pounds is going to put me in a smaller size than 14, but I didn't want to have an unrealistic goal. So, if I get smaller than that, then it will be a bonus. I need to get healthier. I truly believe that better eating habits and shedding a lot of this weight will make me feel tons better! I know for sure my self esteem will rise. I hate the way I look and am gonna fight to change that. I also believe that doing this will improve things with my marriage. Although no longer complains about my weight, I feel like I'm an embarrasment to him. Who really wants to take a whale out to dinner? My depression has spiraled out of control due to going back on the Rebif,

going to Kuwait, and my weight. So I have set out to fix the major contributing factor to all of this which is my weight.

Sorry to bore you all to death! I just wanted to share in case any of you have been thinking about doing something to get healthier as well. I will keep you all updated as to my progress. I kept a pair of skinny jeans and will get them out of the box so I can look at them everyday. When I can wear them, I will take a pic and share with you all!

Peace, love, joy and blessings to the group.

Tammy, Tx

[Guest guest]

Good *luck* . How's it going??

Hugs,

Challis

Re: Hello

When I was on Weight Watchers a few years back (need to again) I took a baaaaaaaaadd picture of my self, at my heavest and no make up baaaaaadd. I hung it on the fridge and a copy in the bathroom. It helped me stay focused on losing the weight. Always, PS. getting the camera out again to take another baaaadd pic, I started Weight Watchersyesterday again, gotta loose 60 at least!!! Soda (pepsi) is my craving so Im right there with ya. Always, Tammy in Texas <tamatha_txyahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

Long time no email from me! Thought I would say hello in case you all thought I had fallen off the edge of the earth! I couldn't find the edge, so I just turned around and came home.

Well, my weight has gotten the best of me. I had surgery on my left knee in February of 2004. It has really been bothering me again, only its not because of the same reason. This time it's my weight. So......I went down and joined LA Weight Loss. Today is my first of two days of basically doing a body cleanse. The had to come up with a special plan just for me because of the meds we all take! I got to speak with a certified nutritionast and doctor so that we could come up with a plan that would suit my needs and also be safe for me. I am my largest ever in my life and I thought, "wouldn't it be a wonderful suprise for my hubby when he came home in November if I were healthier and a lot lighter?" So I did it. Today has not been bad, just trying to ignore those cravings for chocolate and anything with sugar in it! Wow, those are powerful cravings! But I've been a very good

girl. I am ashamed to say that I am 100 pounds overweight I went from a size 16 to a size 24 in a year. My goal is to lose that 100 pounds and get down to a size 14 at least. The girls at the store said losing 100 pounds is going to put me in a smaller size than 14, but I didn't want to have an unrealistic goal. So, if I get smaller than that, then it will be a bonus. I need to get healthier. I truly believe that better eating habits and shedding a lot of this weight will make me feel tons better! I know for sure my self esteem will rise. I hate the way I look and am gonna fight to change that. I also believe that doing this will improve things with my marriage. Although no longer complains about my weight, I feel like I'm an embarrasment to him. Who really wants to take a whale out to dinner? My depression has spiraled out of control due to going back on the Rebif,

going to Kuwait, and my weight. So I have set out to fix the major contributing factor to all of this which is my weight.

Sorry to bore you all to death! I just wanted to share in case any of you have been thinking about doing something to get healthier as well. I will keep you all updated as to my progress. I kept a pair of skinny jeans and will get them out of the box so I can look at them everyday. When I can wear them, I will take a pic and share with you all!

Peace, love, joy and blessings to the group.

Tammy, Tx

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I have lost a whole 2 pounds so far, it has been over 2 weeks. I have laryngitis today I think. I know it is from the horrible weather change and then DH turned the AC on and it wasn't needed at night. Victorya has been ill also, and DH says it is his allergies but I know it is a cold. Just as soon as this goes away I am going to hit it hard. Back to the diet is a hard thing to do when your not feeling good. Always, Smyelin groovy wrote: Good *luck* . How's it going?? Hugs, Challis Re: Hello When I was on Weight Watchers a few years back (need to again) I took a baaaaaaaaadd picture of my self, at my heavest and no make up baaaaaadd. I hung it on the fridge and a copy in the bathroom. It helped me stay focused on losing the weight. Always, PS. getting the camera out again to take another baaaadd pic, I started Weight Watchersyesterday again, gotta loose 60 at least!!!

Soda (pepsi) is my craving so Im right there with ya. Always, Tammy in Texas <tamatha_txyahoo (DOT) com> wrote: Long time no email from me! Thought I would say hello in case you all thought I had fallen off the edge of the earth! I couldn't find the edge, so I just turned around and came home. Well, my weight has gotten the best of me. I had surgery on my left knee in February of 2004. It has really been bothering me again, only its not because of the same reason. This time it's my weight. So......I went down and joined LA Weight Loss. Today is my first of two days of basically doing a body cleanse. The had to come up with a special plan just for me because of the meds we all take! I got to speak with a certified nutritionast and doctor so that we could come up

with a plan that would suit my needs and also be safe for me. I am my largest ever in my life and I thought, "wouldn't it be a wonderful suprise for my hubby when he came home in November if I were healthier and a lot lighter?" So I did it. Today has not been bad, just trying to ignore those cravings for chocolate and anything with sugar in it! Wow, those are powerful cravings! But I've been a very good girl. I am ashamed to say that I am 100 pounds overweight I went from a size 16 to a size 24 in a year. My goal is to lose that 100 pounds and get down to a size 14 at least. The girls at the store said losing 100 pounds is going to put me in a smaller size than 14, but I didn't want to have an unrealistic goal. So, if I get smaller than that, then it will be a bonus. I need to get healthier. I truly believe that better eating habits and shedding a lot of this weight will make me feel tons better! I

know for sure my self esteem will rise. I hate the way I look and am gonna fight to change that. I also believe that doing this will improve things with my marriage. Although no longer complains about my weight, I feel like I'm an embarrasment to him. Who really wants to take a whale out to dinner? My depression has spiraled out of control due to going back on the Rebif, going to Kuwait, and my weight. So I have set out to fix the major contributing factor to all of this which is my weight. Sorry to bore you all to death! I just wanted to share in case any of you have been thinking about doing something to get healthier as well. I will keep you all updated as to my progress. I kept a pair of skinny jeans and will get them out of the box so I can look at them everyday. When I can wear them, I will take a pic and share with you all! Peace,

love, joy and blessings to the group. Tammy, Tx