Newbie

January 8, 2003

Dear Wldgal,

I'm glad you're feeling better! Have you read about the protein

drinks/powders? Are you drinking any...? Protein and vitamins are your very

best friend after this type of surgery!

Take good care and I hope we hear from you again.

Love,

Trace in Va. Beach, VA

Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA

Open RNY -- 9/5/02

Height -- 5' 9 1/2 "

Starting weight -- 351.2

Current weight -- 275

Minus -- 76 pounds gone!

Gal. 2:20

January 8, 2003

, let me tell you how I feel. My weight is dropping very

fast (I'm about four months out). And my clothes sizes are

dropping fast. But I've been fat all my life, and for the

last coupla years, I've been too embarrassed to even go out

of the house very much.

Like most of us, I couldn't look in a mittor. It is STILL

hard to look in a mirror, only because of the habit of NOT

LOOKING...

But when I look at my face, now getting thin, with changes

around my eyes and mouth, I look and look at it. This is me?

This is a NEW me... and I still have to get to know it. So

the weight is dropping real fast, but I'm not seeing it at

the same speed. I'm only getting to know myself little by

little. I don't feel skinny yet, even though my body is

changing so fast...

I have to tell you that I ENJOY looking in the mirror at my

face these days. It's older, a little battered, but I can

smile at myself, look right in my owen eyes and say to mne,

'Boy, you are something! Look at what you have accomplished!

Keep it up! " I like myself so much more now than I ever did.

Cheers!

Sharon in D.C.

Re: Newbie

I am also new to the group had my surgery done july of

2002 and

have No trouble since then I am feeling super. THe concern

I have

is that people see such a big change and I feel it in the

clothes I

have bought but looking in a mirror i see myself still

big. anyone

else feel this?? Do i get over it or what????

In GastricBypass-InfoCentral , " wldgal30

<wldgal30@y...> " <wldgal30@y...> wrote:

> I am new to the group. Had my surgery on 10/30/02. It

didn't

start

> out well and I am hoping that now I am going into my 3

month that

> things will get better. I have gotten lots of great info

from the

> postings and am glad I found this site.

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January 9, 2003

Dear Sharon in D.C.,

I just loooove reading your posts, Sharon. You have a great outlook

on life and your hubby sounds like a real keeper!

Love,

Trace

January 16, 2004

,

Welcome to the group!!

I echo what Mitch said, that it's good to try to get it off now and get the

better eating habits under control while you are younger.

I've battled various amounts of weight throughout my life and it's not fun.

While I was never really that much overweight in high school (probably would

take that weight right now, lol...), I put it on in college and then working

and took it off here and there with exercise. BUT, it got bad when I had

kids and ate out of stress and I then was 57 over and took that off, then it

got to 87 over and I reached lifetime in May 2001 but didn't hold it.

GRRRRRRRR!!! SOOO, now here we go again for the final time. I've learned

alot like Mitch and don't want to do the yo-yo thing again, so I've taken

off 45 since the end of April and have about 25 to go to get to the no-pay

zone at the meetings.

Are you doing WW on your own or going to the meetings or what?? I'd

recommend the meetings because you get that shot in the arm, don't know how

to explain it. But if you are doing it on your own, I'd recommend really

writing things down every day because that way you are more accountable to

yourself.

Let us know how things go... in Calif.

Newbie

Hey all I just started the weight watchers last week. I really need

to get this weight off and I am excited about this diet. I am 21 yrs

old and weigh 315. My goal weight is 220. I am glad to have found

this group. Any advice just reply. I will read as much as I can.

January 22, 2004

Hi and welcome to the group. To answer your question about exercise

for bad knees, I would suggest water aerobics. I started taking

classes last summer and now teach them. Many of the people in my

classes have issues such as bad knees, hips, backs, or are very

overweight and can't do other forms of exercise. Some start out

with water exercise and go on to include other forms of exercise

after they get stronger. Good luck to you and happy to see you here

Terri in Wisconsin

PS I read a book recently written by a very overweight gentleman

who, when he started his weight loss/exercise journey could do

nothing more than tread water for 5 minutes to start out with. But

he did it and pretty soon he was swimming laps and went on from

there.

> Hi!

>

> I'm a newbie too. I just joined WW online. I was debating

between this or doing South Beach and I decided to go with WW. I

think it would be too hard for me to give up the carbs. At least

with WW you can have some. I'm 48 will be 49 next month. I do have

a question. Does anybody have suggestions on exercise for someone

with bad knees? Any suggestions are appreciated!

>

> Dana

>

> Newbie

>

> Hi Everyone!

> I am new to this group. I was in WW a while back and lost about

25

> pounds, but quit and thought I could do it on my own. Right!!

> Well, I've gained about 15 back and am starting back on WW. I

will

> attend my first meeting Wednesday evening. I am looking forward

to

> being in control again and the accountability. My new motto is:

>

> Healthy to the Core in 2004!!

>

> Naples, FL

> 49 yrs old. 5'1 "

> Homeschooling mom

>

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April 25, 2004

Maureen,

It's so nice to meet you! You sound like you know this program well. You'll

not only find great support and encouragement here, but also I have a feeling

you'll share some yourself! Great stats too!

Bette

278/197/175

April 25, 2004

Thanks for the welcome Bette! I hope I can encourage others as well as get some

support also.

Maureen

Re: Newbie

Maureen,

It's so nice to meet you! You sound like you know this program well. You'll

not only find great support and encouragement here, but also I have a feeling

you'll share some yourself! Great stats too!

Bette

278/197/175

April 25, 2004

-Hi Maureen, welcome!! glad you found us too...Kallie

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In Serious-Weight-Watchers , " Maureen "

<r.rweston@v...> wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> My name is Maureen. I am 39 years old and have been following WW

for

> a couple of years now. I started at 235 pounds and am now at 181,

> and from size 24 down to a petite 14. > I found this group

yesterday when I was surfing the net for some

> extra support. I am really glad to have found you all because this

> sounds like a great group.

>

> I look forward to getting to know all of you!

> Maureen

April 24, 2006

Hi Everyone,

My name is Doris. I'm new to the group. I start my chemo tomorrow.

I was wondering if anyone has any tips or advice for me. I'm a little

scared. I will be part of a clinical trial. I will be receiving the

dose-dense therapy with the drugs doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide

every 14 days for 4 visits. Fourteen days after the last treatment I

will begin paclitaxel every 14 days for 4 more visits. I have to give

myself a shot after each chemo treatment and take steroid pills when I

receive paclitaxel. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Doris in California

April 24, 2006

Doris,

Welcome to the group. My chemo was almost 16 yrs ago so things have changed a bit. I do know the ladies say that you should chew on ice while getting chemo as it will help with mouth sores. My chemo was an IV push but a lot of ladies get the IV drip and it takes a few hours. If thats what yours is going to be take someone with you if you can to keep you company and drive you home if you are not up to it. If you crochet, knit do cross stitch take that or a book or magazine with. When you get home be sure to rest and take it easy. I am sure the other ladies will have some good hints. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Newbie

Hi Everyone,My name is Doris. I'm new to the group. I start my chemo tomorrow. I was wondering if anyone has any tips or advice for me. I'm a little scared. I will be part of a clinical trial. I will be receiving the dose-dense therapy with the drugs doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide every 14 days for 4 visits. Fourteen days after the last treatment I will begin paclitaxel every 14 days for 4 more visits. I have to give myself a shot after each chemo treatment and take steroid pills when I receive paclitaxel. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Doris in California

April 21, 2010

Double-yes to everything Val said, and let me add: many of us here can't find

docs to help. Finding a good doc is the first choice, but if there is not one

to be found, self-treating is possible.

>

> hi i am a single working mum with RT3 - I don't have the numbers on me but my

Rt3/T3 ratio was definately out. I also know i have adrenal fatigue but getting

the docs to agree is virtually impossible. Cortisol 8am blood level of 120

(range should be 150min). I've been hypothyroid for at least 10 years. An on 200

of T4 4x per week and 100 3x/week and 5mcg SRT3 daily plus iron - my ferritin

was down to 8, last one 58 min should be 60 i think. I am very fatigued, joint

pain brain fog and lots of migraines my progesterone is low and eostrogen high

(only by blood tests) I would love to do saliva tests but am broke at the

moment) I know i need to get onto T3 but not sure how to go about it cause i

need adrenal support but can't get any from docs. they suck. thyroid levels at

last test were average level for t4 and t3 and TSH <0.5

> I'm at a loss at the moment on where to go?

> sonny

>

April 21, 2010