Guest guest Posted October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 Hi Beverlee,Thanks for your encouragement it was really appreciated. Went to my G.P. yesterday and she has increased my medication. But I do Like the sound of the bath etc.This site is great as now I know I am not the only one to go up and down..I also have days of not being hungry and other days just want something sweet.. Put 200 grams on last month which wasn't good but guess the depression didn't help thanks again Ann Progress Report - Aldo> >Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2001 04:25:54 -0000> >> >Hi Folks,> >> >Couple of exciting things happened for me on the weekend so I thought> >I'd share them and provide a progress report at the same time.> >> >My band turned two on 4th October 2001.> >> >My starting weight was 155kgs and I was 5'7" tall.> >> >Two years on I'm tipping the scales at 112kgs and I'm still 5'7" tall.> >> >Not a bad effort considering i haven't been careful with my food> >intake whatsoever.> >> >I haven't exercised at all however, I did join the gym 3 months ago> >and I actually started going 2 weeks ago.> >> >Exciting Thing No. 1> >> >I was able to buy a suit off the rack !!!> >> >Haven't bought a suit off the rack since I was 21 years old (I turned> >40 in April). A trendy black 3 button single breasted suit. I'm so> >excited. I love dressing up but over the years haven't been able to> >buy much stuff that's groovy.> >> >I've also changed my hairstyle to something that's supposed to be> >trendy (so my wife and hairdresser tell me).> >> >I've even bought some casual gear that includes some really tight> >black jeans (tight of my choosing, rather than having no option).> >> >> >I'm so excited.> >> >I'm starting to exude some pride and self confidence in myself> >now....something I haven't felt for a long long long long time.> >> >What I really wanted with the band was to be able to lose some weight> >so I could fade into anonymity in a crowd....instead of standing out> >like a sore thumb because I was the fattest person in the room and> >different to everyone else....every single time ....every single> >place I ever went.> >> >I didn't think I was quite there yet at 112 kgs however....> >> >Exciting Thing No. 2> >> >...on Saturday night we went to this HUGE 40th birthday party. Seven> >girls we knew were having a joint 40th. They are more a blast from> >the past than current friends and we caught up with all these> >people/friends "we used to know".> >> >I was amazed at how many people kept telling me and my wife (whose> >also been banded) how great we looked. I thought we both have at> >least another 10 kgs to lose before we start to even look ok. ( I> >should mention that both of us have delightful personalities that> >most fatso's seem to have in order to be accepted in society).> >> >I spent most of the night dancing and had a ball.> >> >At one stage I got onto the dance floor with one of the wives my wife> >had just met that night. She was beautiful and quite trendy. She was> >telling me how lovely my wife was (as most people do, she is really> >easy to get along with). Then Miss Universe tells me she thought I> >was pretty cute too and if she was single she could probably fall for> >me.> >> >I have no idea what brought that comment on however I can tell you> >that at that point there was a major meltdown in my fusebox and I> >didn't know what to say. I couldn't figure out whether this was> >> >(a) an innocent compliment> >( a serious come on> >© a veiled invitation for a menage a trois.> >(d) all of the above> >> >I certainly have not considered myself over the years to be the> >likely object of anyone's sexual desires let alone that of a very> >desirable and beautiful woman.> >> >I was just totally flabbergasted and didn't know how to react.> >> >Needless to say my personal self esteem and confidence is sky high at> >the moment.> >> >Looks like my dream of fading into obscurity amongst a crowd has just> >about arrived. I'm having diificulty beleiving it.> >> >Think I might bring Prof O'Brien a cigar the next time I go into The> >Avenue.> >> >I am so excited feeling like just another normal regular member of> >society instead of feeling like an ogre (my 3 year old daughter calls> >me Shrek).> >> >Apologies for rambling on but I had to share my feelings with> >someone. I suppose some of the oldies can associate with what I'm> >experiencing and hopefully this gives some of the newbies a taste of> >what they can look forward to.> >> >The future keeps looking better and better.> >> >Bye for now> >Aldo.> >>>>_________________________________________________________________>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 October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 Glad to offer a " cyber " hug Ann! I have had my share of the ups and downs. Fortunately, the ups become more up, and the downs become less down after time, but the time it takes is very long and sometimes soooo slow. I spent six weeks in a unit for depression back in '95 doing a variety of things which supposedly help! I have done heaps of cognitive behavioural therapy, but what helped most, after the medication, was having the best counsellor in the world. Well, I think she was pretty special! She didn't tell me to do lots of things, just simple things and all of them included looking after myself and doing something special for myself everyday... Hence the bath, the candles, the " cloud therapy " and so on. I didn't always believe in myself, but what made a difference back then was that she believed in me and that really mattered. I don't see her anymore ~ though I still send birthday and Christmas cards to her, and drop a note in the mail occasionally. I am still seeing a counsellor though. The psychologist I see is an eating disorder specialist and she too is great. Well, if ever you need a hug, let me know... I am only too glad to send you one! Heaps of love Beverlee. Beverlee Rhys Banded: September 3 2001 BMI: 43 // 39 Weight: Was ~ 122 Now ~ 109.5 Goal ~ half my excess weight After that ~ every kilos a bonus!! _________________________________________________________________ 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 October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 Glad to offer a " cyber " hug Ann! I have had my share of the ups and downs. Fortunately, the ups become more up, and the downs become less down after time, but the time it takes is very long and sometimes soooo slow. I spent six weeks in a unit for depression back in '95 doing a variety of things which supposedly help! I have done heaps of cognitive behavioural therapy, but what helped most, after the medication, was having the best counsellor in the world. Well, I think she was pretty special! She didn't tell me to do lots of things, just simple things and all of them included looking after myself and doing something special for myself everyday... Hence the bath, the candles, the " cloud therapy " and so on. I didn't always believe in myself, but what made a difference back then was that she believed in me and that really mattered. I don't see her anymore ~ though I still send birthday and Christmas cards to her, and drop a note in the mail occasionally. I am still seeing a counsellor though. The psychologist I see is an eating disorder specialist and she too is great. Well, if ever you need a hug, let me know... I am only too glad to send you one! Heaps of love Beverlee. Beverlee Rhys Banded: September 3 2001 BMI: 43 // 39 Weight: Was ~ 122 Now ~ 109.5 Goal ~ half my excess weight After that ~ every kilos a bonus!! _________________________________________________________________ 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 October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 Glad to offer a " cyber " hug Ann! I have had my share of the ups and downs. Fortunately, the ups become more up, and the downs become less down after time, but the time it takes is very long and sometimes soooo slow. I spent six weeks in a unit for depression back in '95 doing a variety of things which supposedly help! I have done heaps of cognitive behavioural therapy, but what helped most, after the medication, was having the best counsellor in the world. Well, I think she was pretty special! She didn't tell me to do lots of things, just simple things and all of them included looking after myself and doing something special for myself everyday... Hence the bath, the candles, the " cloud therapy " and so on. I didn't always believe in myself, but what made a difference back then was that she believed in me and that really mattered. I don't see her anymore ~ though I still send birthday and Christmas cards to her, and drop a note in the mail occasionally. I am still seeing a counsellor though. The psychologist I see is an eating disorder specialist and she too is great. Well, if ever you need a hug, let me know... I am only too glad to send you one! Heaps of love Beverlee. Beverlee Rhys Banded: September 3 2001 BMI: 43 // 39 Weight: Was ~ 122 Now ~ 109.5 Goal ~ half my excess weight After that ~ every kilos a bonus!! _________________________________________________________________ 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 October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 Just popped back and read your letter gee you sound like me I am slowly learning that I am me and I need to take care of me. The first step was the band then the hair .next will be clothes for me and not the family as I used to do..Can I ask what star sign are you?? Thanks for the hug, used to work with the elderly and got lots of hugs, they mean alot Congrats on coming so far, It isn"t easy ,is it. I am determined to succeed Luv Ann Re: Ann Glad to offer a "cyber" hug Ann! I have had my share of the ups and downs. Fortunately, the ups become more up, and the downs become less down after time, but the time it takes is very long and sometimes soooo slow. I spent six weeks in a unit for depression back in '95 doing a variety of things which supposedly help! I have done heaps of cognitive behavioural therapy, but what helped most, after the medication, was having the best counsellor in the world. Well, I think she was pretty special! She didn't tell me to do lots of things, just simple things and all of them included looking after myself and doing something special for myself everyday... Hence the bath, the candles, the "cloud therapy" and so on. I didn't always believe in myself, but what made a difference back then was that she believed in me and that really mattered.I don't see her anymore ~ though I still send birthday and Christmas cards to her, and drop a note in the mail occasionally. I am still seeing a counsellor though. The psychologist I see is an eating disorder specialist and she too is great.Well, if ever you need a hug, let me know... I am only too glad to send you one!Heaps of loveBeverlee.<br><br><br>Beverlee RhysBanded: September 3 2001BMI: 43 // 39Weight: Was ~ 122 Now ~ 109.5 Goal ~ half my excess weight After that ~ every kilos a bonus!!_________________________________________________________________Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.aspozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 Just popped back and read your letter gee you sound like me I am slowly learning that I am me and I need to take care of me. The first step was the band then the hair .next will be clothes for me and not the family as I used to do..Can I ask what star sign are you?? Thanks for the hug, used to work with the elderly and got lots of hugs, they mean alot Congrats on coming so far, It isn"t easy ,is it. I am determined to succeed Luv Ann Re: Ann Glad to offer a "cyber" hug Ann! I have had my share of the ups and downs. Fortunately, the ups become more up, and the downs become less down after time, but the time it takes is very long and sometimes soooo slow. I spent six weeks in a unit for depression back in '95 doing a variety of things which supposedly help! I have done heaps of cognitive behavioural therapy, but what helped most, after the medication, was having the best counsellor in the world. Well, I think she was pretty special! She didn't tell me to do lots of things, just simple things and all of them included looking after myself and doing something special for myself everyday... Hence the bath, the candles, the "cloud therapy" and so on. I didn't always believe in myself, but what made a difference back then was that she believed in me and that really mattered.I don't see her anymore ~ though I still send birthday and Christmas cards to her, and drop a note in the mail occasionally. I am still seeing a counsellor though. The psychologist I see is an eating disorder specialist and she too is great.Well, if ever you need a hug, let me know... I am only too glad to send you one!Heaps of loveBeverlee.<br><br><br>Beverlee RhysBanded: September 3 2001BMI: 43 // 39Weight: Was ~ 122 Now ~ 109.5 Goal ~ half my excess weight After that ~ every kilos a bonus!!_________________________________________________________________Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.aspozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 Just popped back and read your letter gee you sound like me I am slowly learning that I am me and I need to take care of me. The first step was the band then the hair .next will be clothes for me and not the family as I used to do..Can I ask what star sign are you?? Thanks for the hug, used to work with the elderly and got lots of hugs, they mean alot Congrats on coming so far, It isn"t easy ,is it. I am determined to succeed Luv Ann Re: Ann Glad to offer a "cyber" hug Ann! I have had my share of the ups and downs. Fortunately, the ups become more up, and the downs become less down after time, but the time it takes is very long and sometimes soooo slow. I spent six weeks in a unit for depression back in '95 doing a variety of things which supposedly help! I have done heaps of cognitive behavioural therapy, but what helped most, after the medication, was having the best counsellor in the world. Well, I think she was pretty special! She didn't tell me to do lots of things, just simple things and all of them included looking after myself and doing something special for myself everyday... Hence the bath, the candles, the "cloud therapy" and so on. I didn't always believe in myself, but what made a difference back then was that she believed in me and that really mattered.I don't see her anymore ~ though I still send birthday and Christmas cards to her, and drop a note in the mail occasionally. I am still seeing a counsellor though. The psychologist I see is an eating disorder specialist and she too is great.Well, if ever you need a hug, let me know... I am only too glad to send you one!Heaps of loveBeverlee.<br><br><br>Beverlee RhysBanded: September 3 2001BMI: 43 // 39Weight: Was ~ 122 Now ~ 109.5 Goal ~ half my excess weight After that ~ every kilos a bonus!!_________________________________________________________________Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.aspozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 I am (not a classical) gemini. There are some things about me that are, but I'm not so social or chatterboxy as they say I might be! In other ways, hmm, yep I am. I have a bit of Leo in me I have been told, but I don't know much about Leo. Is that good or bad? You wrote back quickly!!! I am so tired now, I don't know how some of the people stay on here until 1 and 2am! I am struggling to stay awake, not at all a party girl really1 Love Bev. Beverlee Rhys Banded: September 3 2001 BMI: 43 // 39 Weight: Was ~ 122 Now ~ 109.5 Goal ~ half my excess weight After that ~ every kilos a bonus!! > >Reply-To: ozband >To: ozband > >Subject: Re: Re: Ann >Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 23:01:39 +1000 > >Just popped back and read your letter gee you sound like me I am slowly >learning that I am me and I need to take care of me. The first step was >the band then the hair .next will be clothes for me and not the family as I >used to do..Can I ask what star sign are you?? Thanks for the hug, used >to work with the elderly and got lots of hugs, they mean alot Congrats on >coming so far, It isn " t easy ,is it. I am determined to succeed Luv Ann > > Re: Ann > >Glad to offer a " cyber " hug Ann! I have had my share of the ups and downs. >Fortunately, the ups become more up, and the downs become less down after >time, but the time it takes is very long and sometimes soooo slow. I spent >six weeks in a unit for depression back in '95 doing a variety of things >which supposedly help! I have done heaps of cognitive behavioural therapy, >but what helped most, after the medication, was having the best counsellor >in the world. Well, I think she was pretty special! She didn't tell me to >do lots of things, just simple things and all of them included looking >after >myself and doing something special for myself everyday... Hence the bath, >the candles, the " cloud therapy " and so on. I didn't always believe in >myself, but what made a difference back then was that she believed in me >and >that really mattered. > >I don't see her anymore ~ though I still send birthday and Christmas cards >to her, and drop a note in the mail occasionally. I am still seeing a >counsellor though. The psychologist I see is an eating disorder specialist >and she too is great. > >Well, if ever you need a hug, let me know... I am only too glad to send you >one! > >Heaps of love >Beverlee. > >Beverlee Rhys > >Banded: September 3 2001 >BMI: 43 // 39 >Weight: Was ~ 122 > Now ~ 109.5 > Goal ~ half my excess weight > After that ~ every kilos a bonus!! > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >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 October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 I am (not a classical) gemini. There are some things about me that are, but I'm not so social or chatterboxy as they say I might be! In other ways, hmm, yep I am. I have a bit of Leo in me I have been told, but I don't know much about Leo. Is that good or bad? You wrote back quickly!!! I am so tired now, I don't know how some of the people stay on here until 1 and 2am! I am struggling to stay awake, not at all a party girl really1 Love Bev. Beverlee Rhys Banded: September 3 2001 BMI: 43 // 39 Weight: Was ~ 122 Now ~ 109.5 Goal ~ half my excess weight After that ~ every kilos a bonus!! > >Reply-To: ozband >To: ozband > >Subject: Re: Re: Ann >Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 23:01:39 +1000 > >Just popped back and read your letter gee you sound like me I am slowly >learning that I am me and I need to take care of me. The first step was >the band then the hair .next will be clothes for me and not the family as I >used to do..Can I ask what star sign are you?? Thanks for the hug, used >to work with the elderly and got lots of hugs, they mean alot Congrats on >coming so far, It isn " t easy ,is it. I am determined to succeed Luv Ann > > Re: Ann > >Glad to offer a " cyber " hug Ann! I have had my share of the ups and downs. >Fortunately, the ups become more up, and the downs become less down after >time, but the time it takes is very long and sometimes soooo slow. I spent >six weeks in a unit for depression back in '95 doing a variety of things >which supposedly help! I have done heaps of cognitive behavioural therapy, >but what helped most, after the medication, was having the best counsellor >in the world. Well, I think she was pretty special! She didn't tell me to >do lots of things, just simple things and all of them included looking >after >myself and doing something special for myself everyday... Hence the bath, >the candles, the " cloud therapy " and so on. I didn't always believe in >myself, but what made a difference back then was that she believed in me >and >that really mattered. > >I don't see her anymore ~ though I still send birthday and Christmas cards >to her, and drop a note in the mail occasionally. I am still seeing a >counsellor though. The psychologist I see is an eating disorder specialist >and she too is great. > >Well, if ever you need a hug, let me know... I am only too glad to send you >one! > >Heaps of love >Beverlee. > >Beverlee Rhys > >Banded: September 3 2001 >BMI: 43 // 39 >Weight: Was ~ 122 > Now ~ 109.5 > Goal ~ half my excess weight > After that ~ every kilos a bonus!! > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >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 November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Ann, Thanks for that.... It's strange really as the reflux hasn't been THAT much of a problem as long as I keep to about 1.5mls in the tank...although it has got a tiny bit worse in the past few weeks, but not totally unbearable...or maybe I am just a tough old bird huh? lol lol. Hugs Sue on the Sunshine Coast --- Laurie Rushton laurierushton@...> wrote: > Hi sue don't know if this helps but I had my hernia > done the same time as the band didn,t stay in any > longer because of it . DR skinner said it had to be > done . It is wounderful no more reflux. Just > like winning the lottery as I had suffered for > years. Take care Ann > > After The Barium! > > Hi Gang, > Well it's official.... after a real 'doozy' of a > time > yesterday TRYING to get the stuff down for my Barium > & > sitting waiting another 1.5 hrs while the Dr. > meandered around before looking at my > 'mugshots'...Sue > has a LARGE sliding (??) Hiatus Hernia with copius > reflux!! (wow! you don't say!!) > So all I need now is all this wonderful moral > sopport > & information I can gleen from any of you guys that > have had the same thing! > I am off to visit Ian Baxter at midday on Monday (it > was supposed to be a 'top-up appointment by the > way!) > with my x-rays AND, AND....... wait there's > more....my > own personal video of the whole thing. Just what > every > family should have in their video library huh? > Cannot > understand for the life of me why my lot here at > home > didn't want to watch it last night though!!!! > Of course I pulled all the x-rays out of that big > envelope & took a 'professional' look!! The damn > thing is so big I can't see my little band > anymore!!!! > Although it is apparantly still where it should be, > no > slippage etc! (oh gee, phew!!) > So c'mon, who out there has had one & what happened > etc etc?? Janet at Ian's rooms says about 2 or 3 > days > in hospital!! I have NOT got time for this!! hehe!! > > OK I now look forward to all your comments!! > > Hugs > > Sue on the Sunshine Coast > > ===== > THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FLOWER AND A WEED, IS A > JUDGEMENT! > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 I know you are from faith in organizing so I know you pray please pray for me I just can't seem to quit crying the past few days. I am such an easy going person usually and I am totallly out of control yelling all the time and throwing things. I can't seem to control my hormones. I'm tired of feeling like a slob in house work and weight. I feel like people think I'm lazy but it's not that I work hard to keep up with the housework but I want it perfect when I clean. Like this week I started in the kitchen and have been trying to clean out all the cabinets (1 at a time but I want new shelf paper in it and when it gets messed up and won't go in straight I just lose it. I am also tired of people who think I just don't lose weight because I eat too much or not the right stuff. I have been sticking to this for over a month now and I have only lost 6 pounds I am so tired of trying to lose weight when nothing ever works. It seems everyone I know all my friends are losing weight and looking better every time I see them and here I sit crying because not only am I not losing weight but I am becoming someone I'm not emotionally trying to improve myself and my house. Just please pray for me I don't know why I can't get past being such an emotional wreck. Ann hayakawa@...> wrote:Debi, dear, A lot of the recipes in the South Beach books are more gourmet than most people ever cook. Plain ol' folks like my family eat a lot of chili, stew, soups and roasts rather than grilled tuna with dill sauce. The books don't address everyday fare, but show us how eating on the Beach can be exciting. You need to start looking at all the foods your family eats and enjoys to figure out how to make them Beach Friendly. Post a couple of recipes here that look like they might be close, and I'll help you figure out how to translate them to the Beach. Generally it isn't all that hard. You might want to introduce new recipes gradually into your family's diet. Let them get used to it slowly. As for you, concentrate on the foods you enjoy and are allowed for the Phase you are in. Try the new stuff occasionally, maybe once or twice a week. Get small quantities of food items you're not sure of, so that if you don't like it you don't have as much to throw away. And get accquainted with spices. They really do make a difference in how much you enjoy your food. You can do this. I know you can. You've already come so far, you can continue on. -- Ann You spend your life fighting dirt, and when you die they bury you in it. hayakawa@... North Bend, Oregon, USA > I am stressed and discouraged and need a word of encouragement. I am sooooo > sick and tired of shopping for something SBD friendly spending extra money for > something to eat in place of the good stuff my family is eating go to all the > work of cooking something seperate look forward to it and then it tastes like > CRAP so again wasted money when I throw it out . AAAHHHH sorry to dump this > on here. I know there are some things that are good but I often try new > things and I hate them. Like today I made a low carb (expensive pasta) and a > no sugar pasta sauce. The sauce was Ok not great but ok.But the pasta @$7.00 > a pound tasted like wax. I am not a big eater I get full with just a few > bites so I think I'd rather eat a few bites of something I enjoy than a whole > plate of something awful. Also sometimes the things that are ok on the list > like special dark choc chips to make desert have more sug carbs and fat than a > regular item. I have found this serveral times. I am usually > such a > positive fun loving person but I have been hard to get along with and find > myself discouraged and angry alot. I'd love to delete this and not send it > but I am having a bad day and this makes several in a row so I need some > encouragement and I know I can get it here without being judged. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 At 11:47 AM 11/5/2005 -0800, you wrote: >One problem I have is no cooperation. My mom cooks because she has >nothing else to do and enjoys it. But she would never think that was an >ok dinner sure the roast would be ok if she cooked it in a crockpot with a >can of high fat high sodium soup time to have a chat and tell her your goals and for Xmas get her SBD cook book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Ohmygoodness... that must've been so scary for all of you, Ann. I'm glad that it was just a misunderstanding and that your granddaughter is okay. Take care, hugs, janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 ann -- Wow, girl, you look hot! What a difference! You should be sooo proud of yourself. You look amazing, amazing, amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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