Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 I'm up! I feel good! I slept til 9am...couldn't get out of bed til Ralph got home with my 1/2 n 1/2 for my coffee, so I just layed there patiently awaiting his arrival! Who said anything about 1 drink? I had 2, but felt like a bottle! Dawn (unknown) Dear all, Good early morning- couldn't sleep! Dawn, I'm sure YOU are sleeping LOL!!! The wedding date is getting so close I'm sure you did need one! When I got married my mother- who hates any booze made me a drink!! I loved the heartwarming stories about your mothers...I feel very blessed to have my Mom still...she is so wonderful!! My husband is an LPN and works in an Alzheimers unit - this disease is truly a tragedy and I think they will find a cure soon...the nursing home he works at does have a piano player and does some special things for the elderly. The patients love to see my boys come for a visit...they have been visiting since they were toddlers and are now 9 and 11!! Sally, we will share a great entrance into 2001 - I cannot wait!!!Cheryl, congrats on the weight loss:) Pam sounds like a fun day - hope the jacuzzi was fun!!! Love, meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 Lea Sorry, I've only gotten lost there while trying to find the damn Museum of Sciences' light show in Boston! Yet, another blonde moment! BLONDIE (unknown) Hey I was wondering if any one lived close to Providence, RI. I will be going there Nov 29. 30 and Dec 1 for a head start confence. We will be staying at the Weston and even though my days are planned night times are normally pretty relaxed and easy going. I would just like to be able to meet some people from the group and since I don't get to travel too much thought this would be a good opprortunity. Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 In a message dated 8/1/01 10:39:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, rancegang@... writes: Darla, My son also wore the ImpaCts prior to his implant and did extremely well with them. If your son has only just received them, and was wearing conventional hearing aids before, he may need an adjustment period to the ImpaCts. This may account for him not performing well on some sub-tests and that may be what the speech director is talking about. I believe that so long as you feel your son derives benefit and as long as your son is willing to go, speech therapy may be a very valuable tool for him. If your son is doing well with speech production then something must be working! Also, speech therapy is not just about articulation, it is about language also and making sure our deaf kids are no more delayed than they have to be given their losses and amplification history! If you want your son to continue, stick to your guns, or perhaps get a second opinion! In the meantime, until you talk with this supervisor, try not to worry! It sounds like you are doing all the right things so far! Best of luck, Orla Mom to deaf son, almost 8 (OH the excitement), uses oral communication with oral people, uses sign with signing people and understands some cues but prefers sign! (A Mom who also uses all the tools in the tool box) > She said something about making sure > these hearing aids my son has were the best for him, and they're new! > Not to mention I gave a copy of the audiogram to the office, which shows > great results for his loss. They're the Impact transpositional aids, and > his audiologist has been pleased with the results. Orla " Education is not the filling of a bucket but the lighting of a fire " W.B.Yeats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 I can only say that I strongly believe in second opinions. But attend your meeting with the SLP and see what she says and keep us posted. Martha At 10:26 AM 8/1/01 -0400, you wrote: >My son has been undergoing testing by his private speech pathologist, and >something that pathologist's supervisor said concerns me. We're actually >supposed to meet soon about the results, so maybe I'll get a clearer >picture, but she seemed to be saying there might be " no use " in >continuing with articulation and speech therapy because of my son's >deafness(he's severe to profound). She said something about making sure >these hearing aids my son has were the best for him, and they're new! >Not to mention I gave a copy of the audiogram to the office, which shows >great results for his loss. They're the Impact transpositional aids, and >his audiologist has been pleased with the results. My son is also >receiving some auditory training, because I want him to be able to use >what residual hearing he does have in situations where that would help >him--which are many. My son's mode of communication is not >Auditory-Verbal, but I think using every tool available to you is >important when you're communicating in a world where the minority signs >or cues (the hearing world). He was getting auditory training in Texas >before we moved to Georgia, and did well. Here they don't seem to value >it as much unless you have mild losses are wear a cochlear implant. > >Along with Cued Speech at home and school, my son is learning signs to >communicate with deaf peers who sign. So, I'm trying to give him all the >tools he'll need. But I've never heard a speech therapist imply that my >son was too deaf for articulation work to be of any use. That's >ludicrous! For one thing, speech is about production, and my son does >well with that, despite his loss. Maybe I misunderstood this woman, and >I can fill you in later when we've had the meeting, but I'm concerned to >say the least. > >Darla >________________________________________________________________ >GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! >Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! >Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: ><http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.>http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. > >All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post >is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to >copyright restrictions. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 Thanks, Orla. Yes, language is very important to us, as well--more so than speech, as a matter of fact. Our son's language is right where it needs to be. I'll have to bring up what you said about the ImpaCts, but our audiologist is going to be involved in the meeting by phone, as well, so she might be able to address those issues, too. Thanks for your input! Darla On Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:07:54 EDT OMAC353@... writes: > In a message dated 8/1/01 10:39:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > rancegang@... writes: > > Darla, > > My son also wore the ImpaCts prior to his implant and did extremely > well with > them. If your son has only just received them, and was wearing > conventional > hearing aids before, he may need an adjustment period to the > ImpaCts. This > may account for him not performing well on some sub-tests and that > may be > what the speech director is talking about. > > I believe that so long as you feel your son derives benefit and as > long as > your son is willing to go, speech therapy may be a very valuable > tool for > him. If your son is doing well with speech production then > something must be > working! > > Also, speech therapy is not just about articulation, it is about > language > also and making sure our deaf kids are no more delayed than they > have to be > given their losses and amplification history! > > If you want your son to continue, stick to your guns, or perhaps get > a second > opinion! > > In the meantime, until you talk with this supervisor, try not to > worry! > It sounds like you are doing all the right things so far! > > Best of luck, Orla > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 > she seemed to be saying there might be " no use " in > continuing with articulation and speech therapy because of my son's > deafness(he's severe to profound). Degree of hearing loss may not have much to do with a child's ability to learn to use their residual hearing, or to learn to talk. My son has excellent articulation (as those on this list who have met him will tell you), and uses his residual hearing - and since he was 2 1/2 years old has had a severe to profound hearing loss. He's 14 now. But, the best indicator is your son. Is he making progress? Does he want to continue? > Here they don't seem to value > it as much unless you have mild losses are wear a cochlear implant. It's like that in some parts of Texas too. ;-) > Maybe I misunderstood this woman, and > I can fill you in later when we've had the meeting, but I'm concerned to > say the least. So one of 2 things can happen. You either misunderstood this woman - in which case there is no harm done, or you did understand her, in which case you've gathered information and can present arguments against discontinuing these services should she truly be suggesting it. Either way, you're ahead of the game. Most folks get this type of thing just thrown at them and are so charged with emotions when it happens that they're at a disadvantage. Now if she throws it at you, you can be prepared. -Kay Who's hoping you misunderstood, but fears you probably didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2001 Report Share Posted August 5, 2001 Hi, I was sort of told the same thing about my daughter's speech. I've been asking my school district for summer speech therapy, yet they were talking about possibly weaning her from her once a week speech therapy during the year. I do know that many people who are deaf speak with some speech errors, but how do we know when our children have reached their potential? My daughter's speech got worse last summer without therapy and has not gotten back up to where it was, but then again, her hearing got worse as well. I asked either/both this group or my DeafIllinois group about this and they said you do as much speech therapy as you find useful, and if you stop, once in a while do a " tune up " . I know my daughter made some gains last year, but not as much as I would have liked. My biggest fear is having her speech get worse. The therapy is the reminder to try. Maybe in a few years every other week would be enough of a reminder. Randie Chubin Margie (7) moderate/moderate to severe, EVAS Eli (4) and Mollie (1), hearing From: rancegang@... Reply-To: Listen-Up To: Listen-Up Subject: (unknown) Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 10:26:27 -0400 My son has been undergoing testing by his private speech pathologist, and something that pathologist's supervisor said concerns me. We're actually supposed to meet soon about the results, so maybe I'll get a clearer picture, but she seemed to be saying there might be " no use " in continuing with articulation and speech therapy because of my son's deafness(he's severe to profound). She said something about making sure these hearing aids my son has were the best for him, and they're new! Not to mention I gave a copy of the audiogram to the office, which shows great results for his loss. They're the Impact transpositional aids, and his audiologist has been pleased with the results. My son is also receiving some auditory training, because I want him to be able to use what residual hearing he does have in situations where that would help him--which are many. My son's mode of communication is not Auditory-Verbal, but I think using every tool available to you is important when you're communicating in a world where the minority signs or cues (the hearing world). He was getting auditory training in Texas before we moved to Georgia, and did well. Here they don't seem to value it as much unless you have mild losses are wear a cochlear implant. Along with Cued Speech at home and school, my son is learning signs to communicate with deaf peers who sign. So, I'm trying to give him all the tools he'll need. But I've never heard a speech therapist imply that my son was too deaf for articulation work to be of any use. That's ludicrous! For one thing, speech is about production, and my son does well with that, despite his loss. Maybe I misunderstood this woman, and I can fill you in later when we've had the meeting, but I'm concerned to say the least. Darla ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2001 Report Share Posted August 5, 2001 Zander is very oral. In fact, unless he has his aide on or you knew already he had a hearing problem, you could not really tell. Most would think he was just not paying attention to them. He lip reads or reads body language to see if he should answer yes or no a lot, or watches what the others are doing and follows their lead. He was taken out of speech last year, now receives no speech at all. This upset me greatly and when I called an IEP meeting on it I was told he self-corrected the errors he had. I told them yes, because his mother makes him do it at home! I lost the battle to have him receive speech, but I let myself lose it as I know there is a great shortage here of speech patholgists and there are children who are in worse speech difficulties than Zander that are not getting any speech at all due to no room in the classes. (These are hearing students.) The district is doing all they can to get more speech therapists, and it is a problem for most schools. But, when I agreed to not fight them on it I put in the stipulation on his IEP that he be screened for speech twice a year and be re-instituted if his current speech level drops. They agreed and he is screened in October and April. Deb <<Hi, I was sort of told the same thing about my daughter's speech. I've been asking my school district for summer speech therapy, yet they were talking about possibly weaning her from her once a week speech therapy during the year. I do know that many people who are deaf speak with some speech errors, but how do we know when our children have reached their potential? My daughter's speech got worse last summer without therapy and has not gotten back up to where it was, but then again, her hearing got worse as well. I asked either/both this group or my DeafIllinois group about this and they said you do as much speech therapy as you find useful, and if you stop, once in a while do a " tune up " . I know my daughter made some gains last year, but not as much as I would have liked. My biggest fear is having her speech get worse. The therapy is the reminder to try. Maybe in a few years every other week would be enough of a reminder.>> Deb Cawley debcawley@... aislinnpapillons@... http://www.geocities.com/aislinnpaps/ PCA Rescue Committee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Janice, Thanks for your email on adding a section for legal lawsuits. First of all, we need to ask some of our "legal" members about what we are able to mention regarding our lawsuits. If we are able to, we can start another database and add some information which could help others in this route. This database can be as discreet as possible, ie not adding any names of members or no doctors etc etc. I'm not sure what we can or cannot do or say, but I would be cautious as to what to put. I did contact one member once who was the first member I knew that won out of court and she said that her attorney has told her that she is limited to what she can say because of the agreement they signed to settle out of court. That is a bummer really but I can understand why. I suppose at this point we could add under plans/notes that that member is either suing or has sued and then perhaps add OOC (out of court) to show that it was settled out of court. Anyone?? Please join us in this discussion to add your views or ideas. It would be interesting to read how many OOC cases there are after all. It just might prove to us that they do realise that they acted wrongfully and an OOC decision goes to prove it. Poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2002 Report Share Posted March 12, 2002 HI Crystal, My son is 8, diagnosed with a mild loss at 3 and subsequently progressed to a profound loss over four years. He recieved an implant last summer and is just doing great. He too was considered a good candidate as he has so much language and such good oral communication skills due to his pattern of loss. In fact, he was such a good hearing aid user (with the ImpaCt aids) that he was a borderline candidate for a while until he lost the last of his residual hearing down at 500 hz. I am not familiar with the CI center you are going to as I am from KY, but I just wanted you to know that our experiences were similar and that we could not be happier with the decision we made to implant. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly. Regards, Trish Freeman Mom to (8, CII May 2001), (6, hearing) and (5, Impact Aids, CI surgery scheduled 3/28 !!) (unknown) My name is Crystal and I have been part of the group for quite a while, although I haven't posted in a quite a while. I live in Maine. I do, however, read the digests regularly. I have 2 children, Taryn (12 and hearing) and (9 and HoH). I will give a bit of a background on . Ben was diagnosed at approx. 18 months with a hearing loss and aided shortly thereafter. He did quite well with his aids until he was 5 years old when he had a sudden drop in his hearing. At that time, his ENT ran all sorts of tests and put him on prednisone immediately, for about 3 weeks. For some reason not really clear to me, this brought his hearing back up, almost to where it had been. Over the next 3 years, the levels stayed fairly level. Then, since this past September, he has had 3 more sudden drops, with prednisone bringing it partway up. The most recent drop was the worse one and the medication did not work as well. Right now, Ben had a profound loss in his left ear and a severe/profound loss in his right. So, his ENT is referring Ben to Boston Children's Hospital for an evaluation, possibly for a cochlear implant. The ENT says that Ben has such a good language base that this may be the way to go. My questions is, does anyone have any experience with Boston Children's Hospital? His appt. is with Dr. Licamelli on April 11. What usually happens at a CI evaluation? How do you choose the brand of CI that is best? I have been doing alot of research, but it just gets confusing. We do know that we want him to have the BTE processor because right now at school, he uses a Phonak Solaris FM and he really hates the wires. My husband and I have so many questions and we really want to go to this appt. prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2002 Report Share Posted March 12, 2002 <<At that time, his ENT ran all sorts of tests and put him on prednisone immediately, for about 3 weeks. For some reason not really clear to me, this brought his hearing back up, almost to where it had been.>> Did the tests that were run on your son show anything? Steroids (prednisone) are a common treatment for children who have EVAS (enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome) after a drop in hearing and the " sudden drops " you mentioned are also a symptom of that condition. If you are considering a CI for Ben, you might want to further investigate this as there has been a small amount of literature about additional precautions to be taken during surgery on children with EVAS. Carol - mom to , 5.10, mod to severe/profound, EVAS, HA's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2002 Report Share Posted March 13, 2002 Hi , Welcome to the list! I'm mom to Demi, 9 years old and diagnosed when she was 6 years old -- also through a school screening. We also have three younger, very loud, hearing children. Demi's loss slopes from mild (low freq) to severe/profound (hi freq). Demi also wears aids bilaterally and we noticed a great improvement after she began wearing them regularly (which took a little while and a few, minor bribes -- yes, I admit it...I'm not above bribing my children from time to time). :-) Pam > Hello, all. My name is , I am the parent to a wonderful 7 year > old, , who was recently diagnosised with mild hearing loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2002 Report Share Posted March 13, 2002 Hi , I just joined a few days ago myself. I love it here, I am learning soo much. My son is 3. He has a mild to moderate hearing loss. He's getting his hearing aides this Friday. Welcome to the group. Kathy (unknown) Hello, all. My name is , I am the parent to a wonderful 7 year old, , who was recently diagnosised with mild hearing loss. To be honest with you all the terms are new to me (although I am learning rapidly). Basically, failed the hearing screening at school, I thought we were going to the ENT to see about tubes in his ears and learned he has a hearing loss in both ears. He now has hearing aids and we have began to see wonderful improvement in his abilities in school. He always struggled, which made no sense to me as I knew he was intelligent and would be able to do the work with me in the evenings at home. I had no idea how much a mild hearing loss could affect someone. Thanks for the group. I appreciate the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2002 Report Share Posted March 19, 2002 > I was wondering if any of your children complain > of a ringing in their ears. When JD was much younger (he's now 15) he used to complain that he heard monsters at night. Knowing that his hearing aids were out, I asked him if he was sure. He insisted he could hear them. I asked him what it sounded like and he answered " shhhhhhhhhhhhh " . A couple later, another parent said they suffered with it and asked if anybody's kids also had to deal with it. It made me think of what JD had said. Since his language base was better than it was a couple years ago, I asked him if he heard sounds he knew he shouldn't when his hearing aids were out, and he answered yes. That, and the fact that the 'monster' was making one of the classic sounds tinnitus can have, confirmed it for me. He still has problems with it off and on, especially when trying to listen for very soft sounds - like sound booth testing and ci mapping. Sometimes he's very good about it and will figure out ways to work around it, other times it's very frustrating for him. The only time he really seems bothered by it though is while he's listening for those very soft sounds. Hugs, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 Kay, Can you please remove me from the list. Thank you! Lee Dallaglio (gralau2@...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 > Way to Go!!! That's Wonderful. It could be because the head of Audiology was very upset when I told him what we had been told and how long we had been questioning JD's hearing. I'm sure between the both of us raising heck about it, it was easier to change policy than to put up with us. ;-) Hugs, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2002 Report Share Posted May 15, 2002 OK, I have some time this morning so here are a few goals for pragmatics from the IEP Companion: http://www.linguisystems.com/itemdetail.php?id=104 So, if your school won't even consider teaching social skills (shame on them if they don't), here are some ideas on approaching it from a 'pragmatics' viewpoint: From the Classroom Communication Skills area: Changes communication styles depending on the listener and situation. Watches the listener's reactions to check for understanding. While working on an assignment in a small group, takes turns appropriately in conversation. When interrupting, uses politeness markers appropriately. From the School Survival Skills area: Knows how to participate appropriately with peers in games, sports, and discussions. From the Conversational Skills area: When playing with objects with peers, describes past and present events associated with the objects. (I saw a really big plane yesterday.) While participating in playground activities, appropppriately answers yes/no or wh-questions. (Where is ? She's over there.) While playing with peers, asks a question to clarify something (What did you say?) When approaching a group of students on the playground, gets attention appropriately. (Hey, guys. What's going on?) Hugs, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2002 Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 > WHERE DO I NEED TO GO TO SALE HIS ORIGINAL AIDS? < If you decide to sell them instead of keeping them for a spare, you can sell them on ebay or perhaps through a used assistive technology site. http://www.matcoop.org/equipex.html http://www.kansas.net/~cbaslock/classifi.html Hugs, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 In a message dated 3/3/2003 11:24:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, trautmanfamily@... writes: > We went grocery shopping and you know it costs > a lot to eat healhty! I agree, but it is worth the extra cost to me. I find I have to watch how many fresh fruits and veggies I buy at one time because they are costly and they are easy to let ruin! Romey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 In a message dated 3/3/03 10:24:08 AM Central Standard Time, trautmanfamily@... writes: > She wonders why she does > this...everytime she looses a lot, she just gives up and climbs back > up. Have any of you done this? Why would she all of a sudden stop > and just not care anymore? > Maybe she unconsciously perceives the lifestyle changes she has to make to lose weight as a temporary ordeal and after she loses the weight, she " rewards " herself by going back to her old habits? She could also be setting her goal too low. Most height/weight charts are skewed towards the matchsticks. I happened to inherit my bone structure from the kind of women who went out and helped pull the plow when the horse got sick. No Twiggies in that crew. My ideal weight is 15 pounds more than the chart says it should be. I looked good, I felt good, and I could maintain it without making myself crazy. On those few occasions when I got down to the chart weight, I felt unhealthy and started eating. Unfortunately, when that happens you don't tend to stop at your healthy weight, you just keep going until you're bigger than when you started. ( " ... inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened. " Terry Pratchett My Craft Page <A HREF= " http://hometown.aol.com/taufling/index.html " >http://hometown.aol.com/taufl\ ing/index.html</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 You are so right....I don't know why I'm worried about getting there 'first'. LOL Could it be I'm too competitive? I'd hate to think it's because I'm shallow. LOL > In a message dated 3/3/2003 10:24:15 AM Central Standard Time, > trautmanfamily@s... writes: > > > She wonders why she does > > this...everytime she looses a lot, she just gives up and climbs back > > up. Have any of you done this? Why would she all of a sudden stop > > and just not care anymore? > > > > > > > > First of all ..forgive yourself on the 'jealousy'. We all fall into the > 'grass is always greener trap' on occassion...even w/ friends that we want > and hope the very best for!! Good for you on only a little > chocolate..WOOHOO!! Thats a victory gal!! > > About your friend...Im sure shes just being doubly hard on herself b/c she > sees what shes already accomplished and maybe is just hitting a plateau or > just 'sick of thinking about it SO much!!'...know what I mean? She will be ok > with you as a supportive friend and you will BOTH!!! reach your ultimate > goals!! Right? RIGHT!!!! > > HUGS!! > Shan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 I agree, i couldnt weigh/measure food either, too much trouble! i do keep track though using the w.w point system. I'm not a member but my parents are so they are somewhat my coaches when it comes to " how many points is this? " it's easier. the only weighing and measureing i do is with my own body! hehe i measure and weigh myself each week. i did this once before so it shouldnt be to hard to get back in the habit. > I didn't explain myself too well....lol I should have mentioned she > was the one asking me why she'd stop caring....etc....she was very > upset and very disgusted that she'd gone up again, but said she has > lost all motivation to do anything.. > > I couldn't do the measuring or weighing of food either...I have > measured out what a suggested serving of rice looks like on my plate > so I can remember that....I couldn't buy special food either like > shakes or bars...that would totally not work for me. We just bought > a lot of wholegrain items like brown basmatti rice (instead of white) > and many whole grain cereals etc. My PCOS book talks about the zone > too. I'm glad it's working for you! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Don’t beat yourself up about being jealous of your friend. I know I have felt that way a million times in the past and I don’t just stop at one chocolate bar either! I think you handle it all great and at least you never took it out on your friend like I have in the past. Also I don’t think she has stopped caring about her diet or her weight etc. If she had she wouldn’t view it as a problem anymore. I lost over 40lbs and got down to near healthy weight but recently I just fell right off the wagon and haven’t stopped eating since. I have even gained 5lbs in the past week which is just ridiculous. Maybe your friend binges too? If she never found a weight loss plan that she could stick to properly and struggled herself down to her lower weight she could have fallen back into a bad cycle of not being able to stop eating, then comfort eating because she feels bad about eating, then eating some more because she might as well, then maybe even eating more before she goes to bed because she can start again in the morning! Then in the morning things go wrong. You end up cheating or giving in or craving and it all starts again. It’s like a war with yourself that no one else even sees. Bitsy --- " allison19752001 " wrote: > But what a crappy friend to be > that > > jealous hey? She's struggled with her weight for > as long as I > have and has gone on many yo-yo diets and has lost > and regained the > same twenty pounds countless times. She wonders why > she does > this...everytime she looses a lot, she just gives up > and climbs back > up. Have any of you done this? Why would she all > of a sudden stop > and just not care anymore? > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Yes, she's a binge eater. We talked about that too. I also suggested that maybe she's afraid that once she meets her goal, what will she have to focus on instead of her weight? Which I think is sort of true for her. I hope she jumps back on the wagon. It was actually one Ferero Rocher instead of 3 or 4, so I'm very glad I didnt' go overboard. I think I realize that jealousy is normal now! Thanks. > But what a crappy > friend to be > > that > > > jealous hey? She's struggled with her weight for > > as long as I > > have and has gone on many yo-yo diets and has lost > > and regained the > > same twenty pounds countless times. She wonders why > > she does > > this...everytime she looses a lot, she just gives up > > and climbs back > > up. Have any of you done this? Why would she all > > of a sudden stop > > and just not care anymore? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 , When my calcium bottomed the ENT that did my surgery called in my endro dr. I'm not sure what a calcium specialists is. My endro does all of my blood work to keep a check on the calcium levels. When I first started taking calcium I was taking a RX brand that wasn't working. My endro told me to start taking OSCAL Calcium and it worked much better. I'm not sure what the difference is, but I saw a great improvment. Jeannie (unknown) Jeanie, I also take those same things but they are still trying to findthe right dose of each. I have another question, do you think i shouldspend the money to go to a calcium specialist? No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.13 - Release Date: 1/16/2005 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.13 - Release Date: 1/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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