Introduction

[Guest guest]

Robyn,

I'm glad that you found this group -- you've been through a lot. I

cannot imagine how difficult it's been for you. I think that you'll

find yourself in good company though. Many of the women on this

board have had similar, tragic losses.

There are a number of red flags in your story and I urge you to

strongly consider what we will say. First, you need to get rid of

your retained placenta. I believe that a GENTLE D & C is the method of

treatment that. However, please know that a D & C is NOT the standard

treatment for lysis of adhesions (removing AS.) You will find that a

hysteroscopy (in your case probably coupled with a lap) is the

preferred treatment for AS. (And by the way, in the US, a balloon is

usually inserted after the surgery to prevent scar reformation and an

IUD is more common in other countries. We would all urge you to go

to an A list doctor in your area for both of these treatments. Our A

list doctors are generally uterine surgeons (not necessarily RE's)

who are experts with very gentle touches.

Unfortunately, we have learned that getting pg with scar tissue

remaining is a recipe for disaster. The unfortunate part is that you

learned this in the hardest way. My first RE (before I found this

group) was also trying to get me pg without having all of my scar

tissue removed. I was on estrogen to build the lining and he was

ready for me to move onto injectibles and IUI. Fortunatly I found

this group, dumped him and got myself to an A-list doctor. He

removed my remaining scar tissue and only now do I have the green

light.

Contrary to what your doctor is saying, there is hope for your future

fertility. But only when you have all of your scar tissue removed

will you be able to tell what your chances are.

Please let us know what you decide to do!

Tammy

[Guest guest]

Robyn,

I am so sorry to hear your story! What doctors in NY are you considering?? If you do not mind, post your story in the files! Please let us know how things are.

Kunin

Robyn Wallace wrote: ROBYN GREENBERG 30YOOCT 2000- PREGNANT W/ TWINS ABOUT 10 WEEKS NO HEART BEATS. DID NOTSPONTANEOUSLY ABORT. HAD A D AND C.AFTER THAT STOPPED MENSTRUATING OR QUITE INFREQUENTLY.WENT TO SEE AN RE. TOOK CLOMID. IT DID NOT WORK STILL DID NOT GET PERIOD.AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2001 HSG SHOWED SNECHIAE. HYSTEROSCOPY INDICATED 40%COVERAGE OF SCAR TISSUE FUNDAL REGION.I WAS STIMULATED WITH GONAL F HAD IUI. GOT PREGNANT WITH SIX SACS. 4 MADE ITTO WEEK 14. HAD A REDUCTION TO TWINS. ABOUT 23/24 WEEKS MEMBRANES RUPTUREDGOT CHORIO AND DELIVERED ISSAC AND SOFIA ON 03/26/02.DID NOT DELIVER SECOND PLACENTA ON MY OWN HAD A D AND E. DID NOT FEEL WELLAND CONTINUED TO BLEED AFTER BIRTH AND HAVE A POSITIVE BETA. THE GAVE MEPROGESTERONE TO STOP THE BLEEDING FOR 3 WEEKS.I HAD ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC HYSTEROSCOPY ON MONDAY 6/24. I HAVE RETAINEDPLACENTA. NEED A D AND C. THEY SEE REALLY NO UTERINE CAVITY. CANT SEE METUBES.SCHEDULED FOR D AND C ADHESION REMOVAL AND INSERTION OF IUD ON 7/17. DOCTORFEELS SUCCESS IS UNLIKELY DUE TO SEVERITY.I AM SURE MANY OF YOU HAVE HAD THIS DONE.WERE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING PREGNANT LATER WHAT DOCTORS DID YOU USE.

[Guest guest]

Welcome Robyn,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I too lost twins at 24 weeks, so I do know how all this is affecting you. Our stories are so similar in so many ways.

Let us know how you get on with your calls to the A list doctors. I would really think about surgery with one of the A list doctors rather than your present doctor. Can you cancel that surgery?

Poly

[Guest guest]

Welcome Robyn,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I too lost twins at 24 weeks, so I do know how all this is affecting you. Our stories are so similar in so many ways.

Let us know how you get on with your calls to the A list doctors. I would really think about surgery with one of the A list doctors rather than your present doctor. Can you cancel that surgery?

Poly

[Guest guest]

Welcome Robyn,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I too lost twins at 24 weeks, so I do know how all this is affecting you. Our stories are so similar in so many ways.

Let us know how you get on with your calls to the A list doctors. I would really think about surgery with one of the A list doctors rather than your present doctor. Can you cancel that surgery?

Poly

[Guest guest]

Hi Poly,

I spoke to Glen Shattman At Cornells medical hospital last night for about 30 min. I will be sending him my files. I have left the procedure scheduled for now, and will see what he recommends.

Thanks again.

-----Original Message-----From: Poly Spyrou Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 5:22 PMTo: AshermansYAHOOGROUPS (DOT) COMSubject: Re: INTRODUCTION

Welcome Robyn,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I too lost twins at 24 weeks, so I do know how all this is affecting you. Our stories are so similar in so many ways.

Let us know how you get on with your calls to the A list doctors. I would really think about surgery with one of the A list doctors rather than your present doctor. Can you cancel that surgery?

Poly

[Guest guest]

Hi Poly,

I spoke to Glen Shattman At Cornells medical hospital last night for about 30 min. I will be sending him my files. I have left the procedure scheduled for now, and will see what he recommends.

Thanks again.

-----Original Message-----From: Poly Spyrou Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 5:22 PMTo: AshermansYAHOOGROUPS (DOT) COMSubject: Re: INTRODUCTION

Welcome Robyn,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I too lost twins at 24 weeks, so I do know how all this is affecting you. Our stories are so similar in so many ways.

Let us know how you get on with your calls to the A list doctors. I would really think about surgery with one of the A list doctors rather than your present doctor. Can you cancel that surgery?

Poly

[Guest guest]

Hi Poly,

I spoke to Glen Shattman At Cornells medical hospital last night for about 30 min. I will be sending him my files. I have left the procedure scheduled for now, and will see what he recommends.

Thanks again.

-----Original Message-----From: Poly Spyrou Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 5:22 PMTo: AshermansYAHOOGROUPS (DOT) COMSubject: Re: INTRODUCTION

Welcome Robyn,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I too lost twins at 24 weeks, so I do know how all this is affecting you. Our stories are so similar in so many ways.

Let us know how you get on with your calls to the A list doctors. I would really think about surgery with one of the A list doctors rather than your present doctor. Can you cancel that surgery?

Poly

[Guest guest]

Tammy you are so right. I feel like an idot I trusted my doctors. My husband is a physician Family Practice, and he is so enraged right now.

Thanks.

-----Original Message-----From: tambomut Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 2:16 PMTo: Ashermans Subject: Re: INTRODUCTIONRobyn, I'm glad that you found this group -- you've been through a lot. I cannot imagine how difficult it's been for you. I think that you'll find yourself in good company though. Many of the women on this board have had similar, tragic losses. There are a number of red flags in your story and I urge you to strongly consider what we will say. First, you need to get rid of your retained placenta. I believe that a GENTLE D & C is the method of treatment that. However, please know that a D & C is NOT the standard treatment for lysis of adhesions (removing AS.) You will find that a hysteroscopy (in your case probably coupled with a lap) is the preferred treatment for AS. (And by the way, in the US, a balloon is usually inserted after the surgery to prevent scar reformation and an IUD is more common in other countries. We would all urge you to go to an A list doctor in your area for both of these treatments. Our A list doctors are generally uterine surgeons (not necessarily RE's) who are experts with very gentle touches. Unfortunately, we have learned that getting pg with scar tissue remaining is a recipe for disaster. The unfortunate part is that you learned this in the hardest way. My first RE (before I found this group) was also trying to get me pg without having all of my scar tissue removed. I was on estrogen to build the lining and he was ready for me to move onto injectibles and IUI. Fortunatly I found this group, dumped him and got myself to an A-list doctor. He removed my remaining scar tissue and only now do I have the green light. Contrary to what your doctor is saying, there is hope for your future fertility. But only when you have all of your scar tissue removed will you be able to tell what your chances are. Please let us know what you decide to do!Tammy

[Guest guest]

:

My daughter , is 26 months and just recently went to sound

booth testing because they were having trouble getting her sedated

for the ABR. From my understanding, with young children, the ABR is

much easier to perform and the results are more accurate since mood

and selected response is not an issue. My daughter still has trouble

responding when non-verbal sounds are given at a level far above her

hearing loss. I definitely would try to find another hospital that

will do a sedated ABR before December. The longer you wait to get the

hearing aid properly fitted, the longer before she can hear sound

properly.

Also, make sure that you let the audiologist know what kinds of sound

she responds to and how often, even when she is wearing an aid, as it

does help them to adjust amplification levels.

Good Luck

, mom to (26 months mild to moderate)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/17/2002 12:47:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,

annyshka1@... writes:

> We're new to this list and to the experience of hearing loss. Our son Ely

> was diagnosed as severe to profound at 14 months and has been fitted with

> hearing aids. He is also undergoing assessment for a cochlear implant and

> has been in auditory verbal therapy for 4 weeks. He is now 15.5 months

> old. His response to the HAs has been tremendous - he is vocalizing and

> his range of sounds increases daily. He has no problems wearing the HAs

> all his waking hours and even shows displeasure when I take them off for

> his bath at night.

>

Welcome ,

I remember when I first became a member and had so many questions. THis is a

great group for support and information. It seems like someone always has a

suggestion or tip or has a similar experience to your own. I think you will

enjoy it. I have. It's great that Ely has been so good about wearing his

aids. You are very lucky! OUr son , who is now 2, got his aids when he

was 3 months. At that time he couldn't take them out, but once he got more

control we went through several phases of him pulling them out. Best wishes

to you and your family as you begin your journey into the world of hearing

loss. I'm just in the beginning stages as well. We'll learn together.

Kearns

's mom, 2yrs, CI 7/30/02

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/17/2002 12:47:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,

annyshka1@... writes:

> We're new to this list and to the experience of hearing loss. Our son Ely

> was diagnosed as severe to profound at 14 months and has been fitted with

> hearing aids. He is also undergoing assessment for a cochlear implant and

> has been in auditory verbal therapy for 4 weeks. He is now 15.5 months

> old. His response to the HAs has been tremendous - he is vocalizing and

> his range of sounds increases daily. He has no problems wearing the HAs

> all his waking hours and even shows displeasure when I take them off for

> his bath at night.

>

Welcome ,

I remember when I first became a member and had so many questions. THis is a

great group for support and information. It seems like someone always has a

suggestion or tip or has a similar experience to your own. I think you will

enjoy it. I have. It's great that Ely has been so good about wearing his

aids. You are very lucky! OUr son , who is now 2, got his aids when he

was 3 months. At that time he couldn't take them out, but once he got more

control we went through several phases of him pulling them out. Best wishes

to you and your family as you begin your journey into the world of hearing

loss. I'm just in the beginning stages as well. We'll learn together.

Kearns

's mom, 2yrs, CI 7/30/02

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/17/2002 12:47:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,

annyshka1@... writes:

> We're new to this list and to the experience of hearing loss. Our son Ely

> was diagnosed as severe to profound at 14 months and has been fitted with

> hearing aids. He is also undergoing assessment for a cochlear implant and

> has been in auditory verbal therapy for 4 weeks. He is now 15.5 months

> old. His response to the HAs has been tremendous - he is vocalizing and

> his range of sounds increases daily. He has no problems wearing the HAs

> all his waking hours and even shows displeasure when I take them off for

> his bath at night.

>

Welcome ,

I remember when I first became a member and had so many questions. THis is a

great group for support and information. It seems like someone always has a

suggestion or tip or has a similar experience to your own. I think you will

enjoy it. I have. It's great that Ely has been so good about wearing his

aids. You are very lucky! OUr son , who is now 2, got his aids when he

was 3 months. At that time he couldn't take them out, but once he got more

control we went through several phases of him pulling them out. Best wishes

to you and your family as you begin your journey into the world of hearing

loss. I'm just in the beginning stages as well. We'll learn together.

Kearns

's mom, 2yrs, CI 7/30/02

[Guest guest]

<<We're new to this list and to the experience of hearing loss.>>

Welcome, !

<<I've been waiting for the right time to introduce our family. It

seems that my questions and concerns change on a daily basis and I just

don't know what to say.>>

Well, as you know, the hardest part is not knowing! If your family

doesn't yet know about Ely's hearing loss, you may just want to tell

them that they've discovered that Ely has a hearing loss, he's just

started using hearing aids, and you're moving on from there. You don't

know what to expect, but of course, you'll all hope for the best.

With my family, I mostly had support, with only a little meddling. ;-)

<<Yesterday we received the results of Ely's CT scan, just a brief

overview on the phone, so we know very little. He has been diagnosed

with bilateral Mondini dysplasia. We are now coming to terms with the

fact that his hearing may worsen and he really will have to get an

implant.>>

My son also has bilateral Mondini. He had several tests to rule out

syndromes that can (rarely) go along with a Mondini...vision screen,

EKG, some specific blood work, and kidney ultrasound were the most

important. If you haven't had these supplemental tests yet, you may want

to ask your ENT about them. Ely is old enough for all of the screenings

(my son had them all at about four months or so). They wanted to rule

out BOR Syndrome and Penred Syndrome (both genetic). His hearing loss is

not genetic.

Some kids with Mondini also have LVAS (sometimes called EVAS), which is

large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (or enlarged vestibular aqueduct

syndrome...different docs call it different things, but it's the same

issue). You should ask the doctor if Ely shows LVAS on the CT scan. If

so, then yes, there is a greater chance that he may lose more hearing

(especially if he receives a significant blow to the head), but it's by

no means a guarantee that his hearing will drop (I remember reading

percentages at one point, and I THINK it was around a 50%/50% chance,

based on past research, but I could be off). My son does not have true

LVAS, even though his left aqueduct is a bit larger than his right (in

fact, all the pathology in his left ear is worse than on his right, and

his hearing is worse on his left than his right).

<<We had high hopes for his success with the HAs so this is a fresh

shock and requires another adjustment.>>

No matter why a child has a hearing loss, be it a genetic hearing loss

with an intact inner ear, something like a Mondini, or anything else,

there's always the risk of losing more hearing. We're fortunate, my

son's hearing has been essentially stable since birth (his hearing loss

was discovered at birth, and he's now five and a half). But there's

always a chance that he might lose more. You're right, it's just another

thing to deal with, but it does become easier to come to grips with over

time, as you form a plan, especially as you consider all the other

wonderful things about Ely. There's nothing stopping someone with a

cochlear implant from getting a PhD! :-)

<<We're also concerned about the possibility that the Mondini dysplasia

is just part of a larger and as yet undiagnosed problem. we haven't

been able to find much information about this on the internet and feel

very much in the dark. does anyone know anything about this or have any

experience with this condition?>>

As I mentioned, there are a few things to check with a Mondini. I was

told that the kidneys are of most concern, as they're forming around the

same time as the cochlea, and they have some cells that are similar

(which is kinda weird, but hey). My son has a Mondini because I had a

flu-like illness and fever when I was about seven weeks pregnant, and

his cochleas show arrested development at just about seven weeks. It was

not cytomegalovirus (CMV), although that is another maternal illness

that can cause hearing loss in newborns. (With CMV, though, there are

usually other issues, including heart problems and sometimes facial or

cranial anomalies as well.)

I hope this helps. Please do keep us posted with your (and Ely's)

progress!

[Guest guest]

<<We're new to this list and to the experience of hearing loss.>>

Welcome, !

<<I've been waiting for the right time to introduce our family. It

seems that my questions and concerns change on a daily basis and I just

don't know what to say.>>

Well, as you know, the hardest part is not knowing! If your family

doesn't yet know about Ely's hearing loss, you may just want to tell

them that they've discovered that Ely has a hearing loss, he's just

started using hearing aids, and you're moving on from there. You don't

know what to expect, but of course, you'll all hope for the best.

With my family, I mostly had support, with only a little meddling. ;-)

<<Yesterday we received the results of Ely's CT scan, just a brief

overview on the phone, so we know very little. He has been diagnosed

with bilateral Mondini dysplasia. We are now coming to terms with the

fact that his hearing may worsen and he really will have to get an

implant.>>

My son also has bilateral Mondini. He had several tests to rule out

syndromes that can (rarely) go along with a Mondini...vision screen,

EKG, some specific blood work, and kidney ultrasound were the most

important. If you haven't had these supplemental tests yet, you may want

to ask your ENT about them. Ely is old enough for all of the screenings

(my son had them all at about four months or so). They wanted to rule

out BOR Syndrome and Penred Syndrome (both genetic). His hearing loss is

not genetic.

Some kids with Mondini also have LVAS (sometimes called EVAS), which is

large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (or enlarged vestibular aqueduct

syndrome...different docs call it different things, but it's the same

issue). You should ask the doctor if Ely shows LVAS on the CT scan. If

so, then yes, there is a greater chance that he may lose more hearing

(especially if he receives a significant blow to the head), but it's by

no means a guarantee that his hearing will drop (I remember reading

percentages at one point, and I THINK it was around a 50%/50% chance,

based on past research, but I could be off). My son does not have true

LVAS, even though his left aqueduct is a bit larger than his right (in

fact, all the pathology in his left ear is worse than on his right, and

his hearing is worse on his left than his right).

<<We had high hopes for his success with the HAs so this is a fresh

shock and requires another adjustment.>>

No matter why a child has a hearing loss, be it a genetic hearing loss

with an intact inner ear, something like a Mondini, or anything else,

there's always the risk of losing more hearing. We're fortunate, my

son's hearing has been essentially stable since birth (his hearing loss

was discovered at birth, and he's now five and a half). But there's

always a chance that he might lose more. You're right, it's just another

thing to deal with, but it does become easier to come to grips with over

time, as you form a plan, especially as you consider all the other

wonderful things about Ely. There's nothing stopping someone with a

cochlear implant from getting a PhD! :-)

<<We're also concerned about the possibility that the Mondini dysplasia

is just part of a larger and as yet undiagnosed problem. we haven't

been able to find much information about this on the internet and feel

very much in the dark. does anyone know anything about this or have any

experience with this condition?>>

As I mentioned, there are a few things to check with a Mondini. I was

told that the kidneys are of most concern, as they're forming around the

same time as the cochlea, and they have some cells that are similar

(which is kinda weird, but hey). My son has a Mondini because I had a

flu-like illness and fever when I was about seven weeks pregnant, and

his cochleas show arrested development at just about seven weeks. It was

not cytomegalovirus (CMV), although that is another maternal illness

that can cause hearing loss in newborns. (With CMV, though, there are

usually other issues, including heart problems and sometimes facial or

cranial anomalies as well.)

I hope this helps. Please do keep us posted with your (and Ely's)

progress!

[Guest guest]

<<We're new to this list and to the experience of hearing loss.>>

Welcome, !

<<I've been waiting for the right time to introduce our family. It

seems that my questions and concerns change on a daily basis and I just

don't know what to say.>>

Well, as you know, the hardest part is not knowing! If your family

doesn't yet know about Ely's hearing loss, you may just want to tell

them that they've discovered that Ely has a hearing loss, he's just

started using hearing aids, and you're moving on from there. You don't

know what to expect, but of course, you'll all hope for the best.

With my family, I mostly had support, with only a little meddling. ;-)

<<Yesterday we received the results of Ely's CT scan, just a brief

overview on the phone, so we know very little. He has been diagnosed

with bilateral Mondini dysplasia. We are now coming to terms with the

fact that his hearing may worsen and he really will have to get an

implant.>>

My son also has bilateral Mondini. He had several tests to rule out

syndromes that can (rarely) go along with a Mondini...vision screen,

EKG, some specific blood work, and kidney ultrasound were the most

important. If you haven't had these supplemental tests yet, you may want

to ask your ENT about them. Ely is old enough for all of the screenings

(my son had them all at about four months or so). They wanted to rule

out BOR Syndrome and Penred Syndrome (both genetic). His hearing loss is

not genetic.

Some kids with Mondini also have LVAS (sometimes called EVAS), which is

large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (or enlarged vestibular aqueduct

syndrome...different docs call it different things, but it's the same

issue). You should ask the doctor if Ely shows LVAS on the CT scan. If

so, then yes, there is a greater chance that he may lose more hearing

(especially if he receives a significant blow to the head), but it's by

no means a guarantee that his hearing will drop (I remember reading

percentages at one point, and I THINK it was around a 50%/50% chance,

based on past research, but I could be off). My son does not have true

LVAS, even though his left aqueduct is a bit larger than his right (in

fact, all the pathology in his left ear is worse than on his right, and

his hearing is worse on his left than his right).

<<We had high hopes for his success with the HAs so this is a fresh

shock and requires another adjustment.>>

No matter why a child has a hearing loss, be it a genetic hearing loss

with an intact inner ear, something like a Mondini, or anything else,

there's always the risk of losing more hearing. We're fortunate, my

son's hearing has been essentially stable since birth (his hearing loss

was discovered at birth, and he's now five and a half). But there's

always a chance that he might lose more. You're right, it's just another

thing to deal with, but it does become easier to come to grips with over

time, as you form a plan, especially as you consider all the other

wonderful things about Ely. There's nothing stopping someone with a

cochlear implant from getting a PhD! :-)

<<We're also concerned about the possibility that the Mondini dysplasia

is just part of a larger and as yet undiagnosed problem. we haven't

been able to find much information about this on the internet and feel

very much in the dark. does anyone know anything about this or have any

experience with this condition?>>

As I mentioned, there are a few things to check with a Mondini. I was

told that the kidneys are of most concern, as they're forming around the

same time as the cochlea, and they have some cells that are similar

(which is kinda weird, but hey). My son has a Mondini because I had a

flu-like illness and fever when I was about seven weeks pregnant, and

his cochleas show arrested development at just about seven weeks. It was

not cytomegalovirus (CMV), although that is another maternal illness

that can cause hearing loss in newborns. (With CMV, though, there are

usually other issues, including heart problems and sometimes facial or

cranial anomalies as well.)

I hope this helps. Please do keep us posted with your (and Ely's)

progress!

[Guest guest]

I missed the original message you posted with your introduction I caught a

reply Kay posted in which you said your son has Mondini's. My 2 year old

daughter also had Mondini's and had implant surgery in June. She is doing

great with it! If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

mom to Ellie CII

>

>Reply-To: Listen-Up

>To: <Listen-Up >

>Subject: Re: Introduction

>Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 15:08:23 -0800

>

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I missed the original message you posted with your introduction I caught a

reply Kay posted in which you said your son has Mondini's. My 2 year old

daughter also had Mondini's and had implant surgery in June. She is doing

great with it! If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

mom to Ellie CII

>

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>Subject: Re: Introduction

>Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 15:08:23 -0800

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Welcome to the group Pazzion! No one will judge you here. we are all

struggling through our weight loss effort. You are deffinetly not

alone. We support each other here. And offer kind words and

encouragement. You are doing great at the gym. I haven't built

myself up yet to hit the gym. Maybe one day soon. You have a very

busy stressful life and I know all aboout stress eating and boredom

eating and lonely eating etc..etc..etc. I am sure you will find you

love it here. #2

> Hello everyone:

>

> I am looking forward to being a part of this wonderful group. I

> REALLY need a support network as I struggle to lose weight. I like

> this avenue because I can be honest about my struggles without

fear

> of judgement, as well as see that I am not alone.

>

> My highest weight was 250lbs, and I am now currently 205lbs. My

goal

> weight is 140lbs with muscle tone. (It used to be 130lbs without

the

> muscle tone) I am 5 " 3 and 31 years old.

>

> I joined a gym and have been going since January. I have found the

> gym to be an empowering experience for me. Since day one, I have

> been working out for an hour doing the cardio circuit. Last month

a

> trainer put me on the weight machines and abs workout, so now

three

> days a week I do the cardio circuit for an hour and 10 minutes,

and

> the upper and lower body weights for 45 minutes, and abs for 15

> minutes. I never EVER thought that I could work out for an hour at

a

> time, and I don't believe that I would have if it wasn't for the

> gym. My major struggle is making time for the gym, since my life

is

> EXTREMELY BUSY. I am in school full time and I have my own

business.

>

> I have had setbacks including not going to the gym for two weeks

at

> a time and I have found that when I don't go to the gym I slip

back

> into my old destructive eating habits. I am a 'stress eater' and

my

> schedule creates stress sometimes as well as some people in my

life

> who don't want to see me succeed because of their limitations.

>

> I have decided to set myself up for success and re-focused my

> priorities. I cut out some volunteer activities that took up too

> much of my time, I don't spend a lot time with relatives that are

> negative and that have shown that they have a hard time supporting

> my success, and I am determined to put ME first. I now treat my

gym

> time as an appointment, and as my dose of medicine. It really is

> medicine for me because it reduces stress and depression for me,

> which is very important in my life. My goal is to start going to

the

> gym 5 times a week. I also started a food journal at the request

of

> one of my personal trainers at the gym. This has really been key

in

> my eating healthier and dropping pounds, as well as recording my

> water intake in it as well.

>

> I am sorry that my post is so long. But you will hear from me

often,

> because I see how important this will be in my journey to living

my

> best life. I now wish I would have come to this group and posted

> last night, instead of pigging out on fast food when my male

friend

> pissed me off. I need to find other outlets for comfort and

support

> instead of food.

>

> Thanks for listening!

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Pazzion! No one will judge you here. we are all

struggling through our weight loss effort. You are deffinetly not

alone. We support each other here. And offer kind words and

encouragement. You are doing great at the gym. I haven't built

myself up yet to hit the gym. Maybe one day soon. You have a very

busy stressful life and I know all aboout stress eating and boredom

eating and lonely eating etc..etc..etc. I am sure you will find you

love it here. #2

> Hello everyone:

>

> I am looking forward to being a part of this wonderful group. I

> REALLY need a support network as I struggle to lose weight. I like

> this avenue because I can be honest about my struggles without

fear

> of judgement, as well as see that I am not alone.

>

> My highest weight was 250lbs, and I am now currently 205lbs. My

goal

> weight is 140lbs with muscle tone. (It used to be 130lbs without

the

> muscle tone) I am 5 " 3 and 31 years old.

>

> I joined a gym and have been going since January. I have found the

> gym to be an empowering experience for me. Since day one, I have

> been working out for an hour doing the cardio circuit. Last month

a

> trainer put me on the weight machines and abs workout, so now

three

> days a week I do the cardio circuit for an hour and 10 minutes,

and

> the upper and lower body weights for 45 minutes, and abs for 15

> minutes. I never EVER thought that I could work out for an hour at

a

> time, and I don't believe that I would have if it wasn't for the

> gym. My major struggle is making time for the gym, since my life

is

> EXTREMELY BUSY. I am in school full time and I have my own

business.

>

> I have had setbacks including not going to the gym for two weeks

at

> a time and I have found that when I don't go to the gym I slip

back

> into my old destructive eating habits. I am a 'stress eater' and

my

> schedule creates stress sometimes as well as some people in my

life

> who don't want to see me succeed because of their limitations.

>

> I have decided to set myself up for success and re-focused my

> priorities. I cut out some volunteer activities that took up too

> much of my time, I don't spend a lot time with relatives that are

> negative and that have shown that they have a hard time supporting

> my success, and I am determined to put ME first. I now treat my

gym

> time as an appointment, and as my dose of medicine. It really is

> medicine for me because it reduces stress and depression for me,

> which is very important in my life. My goal is to start going to

the

> gym 5 times a week. I also started a food journal at the request

of

> one of my personal trainers at the gym. This has really been key

in

> my eating healthier and dropping pounds, as well as recording my

> water intake in it as well.

>

> I am sorry that my post is so long. But you will hear from me

often,

> because I see how important this will be in my journey to living

my

> best life. I now wish I would have come to this group and posted

> last night, instead of pigging out on fast food when my male

friend

> pissed me off. I need to find other outlets for comfort and

support

> instead of food.

>

> Thanks for listening!

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Pazzion! No one will judge you here. we are all

struggling through our weight loss effort. You are deffinetly not

alone. We support each other here. And offer kind words and

encouragement. You are doing great at the gym. I haven't built

myself up yet to hit the gym. Maybe one day soon. You have a very

busy stressful life and I know all aboout stress eating and boredom

eating and lonely eating etc..etc..etc. I am sure you will find you

love it here. #2

> Hello everyone:

>

> I am looking forward to being a part of this wonderful group. I

> REALLY need a support network as I struggle to lose weight. I like

> this avenue because I can be honest about my struggles without

fear

> of judgement, as well as see that I am not alone.

>

> My highest weight was 250lbs, and I am now currently 205lbs. My

goal

> weight is 140lbs with muscle tone. (It used to be 130lbs without

the

> muscle tone) I am 5 " 3 and 31 years old.

>

> I joined a gym and have been going since January. I have found the

> gym to be an empowering experience for me. Since day one, I have

> been working out for an hour doing the cardio circuit. Last month

a

> trainer put me on the weight machines and abs workout, so now

three

> days a week I do the cardio circuit for an hour and 10 minutes,

and

> the upper and lower body weights for 45 minutes, and abs for 15

> minutes. I never EVER thought that I could work out for an hour at

a

> time, and I don't believe that I would have if it wasn't for the

> gym. My major struggle is making time for the gym, since my life

is

> EXTREMELY BUSY. I am in school full time and I have my own

business.

>

> I have had setbacks including not going to the gym for two weeks

at

> a time and I have found that when I don't go to the gym I slip

back

> into my old destructive eating habits. I am a 'stress eater' and

my

> schedule creates stress sometimes as well as some people in my

life

> who don't want to see me succeed because of their limitations.

>

> I have decided to set myself up for success and re-focused my

> priorities. I cut out some volunteer activities that took up too

> much of my time, I don't spend a lot time with relatives that are

> negative and that have shown that they have a hard time supporting

> my success, and I am determined to put ME first. I now treat my

gym

> time as an appointment, and as my dose of medicine. It really is

> medicine for me because it reduces stress and depression for me,

> which is very important in my life. My goal is to start going to

the

> gym 5 times a week. I also started a food journal at the request

of

> one of my personal trainers at the gym. This has really been key

in

> my eating healthier and dropping pounds, as well as recording my

> water intake in it as well.

>

> I am sorry that my post is so long. But you will hear from me

often,

> because I see how important this will be in my journey to living

my

> best life. I now wish I would have come to this group and posted

> last night, instead of pigging out on fast food when my male

friend

> pissed me off. I need to find other outlets for comfort and

support

> instead of food.

>

> Thanks for listening!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

welcome! Did you mention your name? I forget. Anyhow I'm Amy and

i'm glad you're here. It is never too late to start a new

beginning. you werent ready to start posting until today and

that's fine, let it be fine with you.

We are glad you're here, adn you'll notice this is a very VERY

supportive group and you'll love it. I look forward to getting to

know you!

Amy

318/310/290/160

> Hello everyone:

>

> I am looking forward to being a part of this wonderful group. I

> REALLY need a support network as I struggle to lose weight. I like

> this avenue because I can be honest about my struggles without

fear

> of judgement, as well as see that I am not alone.

>

> My highest weight was 250lbs, and I am now currently 205lbs. My

goal

> weight is 140lbs with muscle tone. (It used to be 130lbs without

the

> muscle tone) I am 5 " 3 and 31 years old.

>

> I joined a gym and have been going since January. I have found the

> gym to be an empowering experience for me. Since day one, I have

> been working out for an hour doing the cardio circuit. Last month

a

> trainer put me on the weight machines and abs workout, so now

three

> days a week I do the cardio circuit for an hour and 10 minutes,

and

> the upper and lower body weights for 45 minutes, and abs for 15

> minutes. I never EVER thought that I could work out for an hour at

a

> time, and I don't believe that I would have if it wasn't for the

> gym. My major struggle is making time for the gym, since my life

is

> EXTREMELY BUSY. I am in school full time and I have my own

business.

>

> I have had setbacks including not going to the gym for two weeks

at

> a time and I have found that when I don't go to the gym I slip

back

> into my old destructive eating habits. I am a 'stress eater' and

my

> schedule creates stress sometimes as well as some people in my

life

> who don't want to see me succeed because of their limitations.

>

> I have decided to set myself up for success and re-focused my

> priorities. I cut out some volunteer activities that took up too

> much of my time, I don't spend a lot time with relatives that are

> negative and that have shown that they have a hard time supporting

> my success, and I am determined to put ME first. I now treat my

gym

> time as an appointment, and as my dose of medicine. It really is

> medicine for me because it reduces stress and depression for me,

> which is very important in my life. My goal is to start going to

the

> gym 5 times a week. I also started a food journal at the request

of

> one of my personal trainers at the gym. This has really been key

in

> my eating healthier and dropping pounds, as well as recording my

> water intake in it as well.

>

> I am sorry that my post is so long. But you will hear from me

often,

> because I see how important this will be in my journey to living

my

> best life. I now wish I would have come to this group and posted

> last night, instead of pigging out on fast food when my male

friend

> pissed me off. I need to find other outlets for comfort and

support

> instead of food.

>

> Thanks for listening!