Re: Need to talk......please read

[Guest guest]

LOL! The fat was just protecting your muscles. ;-)

W

380/254/160

Mike wrote:

> Muscular...RIIIIGHT! I'm sure I was just full of muscles at 491 lbs

> in August of 2005. They were just buried under all the fat right?

> Sure thing.

>

> Mike in GR

[Guest guest]

Our eating costs have gone down since I have had the surgery because I

simply cannot eat as much, so sometimes we bring stuff home and I have it

the next day for lunch.

Lin

422-338-250

Lhsh@...

American by birth,

Saved by the grace of God.

Re: Need to talk......please read

How about, " I guess I won't be spilling that crap on my shirt

anymore " or " I guess I won't be spending $X on that anymore " or " I

guess I won't be making myself practically sick by eating 5+ servings

of that anymore " or " I guess I won't freak out my family and friends

by eating twice as much in half the time as they do anymore " ? It's

probably much harder to think about missing those things. I know I

don't miss them a bit. I miss the types of food even less.

You'll find that you're going to desire food that actually has a lot

more flavor. You might actually want to have meals that are often a

LOT more expensive and snooty. Yet you can afford them because you're

either eating them less often or getting two meals out of them with a

take home box or left overs.

Good luck " resolving " your issues. I'm happy to help where I can.

WOOT!

I take no meds, no CPAP and can actually cross my legs and bring my

feet nearly into my lap to cut my toe nails or put socks/shoes on. I

was to the point with my weight where I thought I was going to have

to have someone cut my toe nails for me. Imagine that.

And I still want you and all the other ladies in here to have

's Secret (and a camera with fresh batteries and an empty

memory card).

60g sounds right. I didn't do much with protein drinks until I

started really kicking up my workout. Others have good

recommendations though. I would think your surgeon's office could

recommend something too. When you get a brand you want to try submit

a contact to their website asking for samples/coupons. I'll bet money

you get some in the mail fast.

Stop apologizing for being negative. You're overall goal is a

positive change. Big picture honey!

Mike in GR

>

> Hello all,

>

> Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my knowledge

> for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn books

> with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!! Another

> sticky posty note on my door!

>

> Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this way....when I

> eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be eating

> that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago

told

> me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

> people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing

myself

> that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the road.....

> Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of the

> premature feelings of " missing " food?

>

> I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

> overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said last

> night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant medication.

I

> still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of

afraid

> to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although, as I

> was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I guess it

> doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and chicken

> at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel

that

> it's all my fault.

>

> I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after

surgery)

> if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth control.

I

> don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's been at

> least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth control

> for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know what I

> mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

> get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

>

> Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this week

> with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off! Pulmonology

> doc said to keep trying.

>

> Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and put

on

> my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without

pain,

> stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to take

> now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in comparison to

> the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

>

> I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here tell

me

> about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

> nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of protein

per

> day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

>

> Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs these

> days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

>

> I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

>

> Hugs to all,

> Love,

> Cathy

> a bit of a sad butterfly in training

>

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[Guest guest]

I think we realize many things while we are naked going through this journey. I

know how that must sound, but it is so true. That is great Mike, I realized it

when I could do the same thing. It is SOOOOO nice to move around myself now.

Mike Tune tune1552@...> wrote: ,

You know its funny you bring up the shoes thing and bending

over.......Hope this is not TMI, but a couple of days ago I was getting out

of the shower and I realized that I bent over and dried my legs off all the

way down to my feet, but I was using both hands at the same time. You know

like bending over to touch your toes! I realized that before I couldnt do

that. Now there is not as much of me in the way of me!

Cathy.....Its the things like this that you dont think about, and there

is nothing at Taco Bell that can make me feel this good!!

Mike T

Re: Need to talk......please read

> Sorry you missed the UPS guy again. Can you leave a note for him to

> just leave the package for you?

>

> I know what you are going thru w/ the " I won't be eating this anymore "

> feelings. But...I'd much rather look the way I look now...feel the way

> I feel now...than to be able to eat some of the things I miss. So what

> if I can't chow down on my fave rice, eat a sausage/egg/cheese biscuit,

> etc... I look amazing. I feel amazing. That to me is worth it! And

> there are so many good for me things that I've found that I can enjoy.

> You just have to experiment. I've never regretted having this surgery.

>

> And...when you can put your shoes on w/out problems...you'll be thankful

> as well. I know I am! :-) I can bend over & put them on w/out

> problems. I can do my toenails w/ no problems. :-)

>

> Cutting out the salt will help w/ the swelling. I rarely salt anything.

>

> I have never tried an unflavored protein powder; but I know there are

> several on here that use it. 60g of protein sounds about right. I try

> to get 40-60g a day. I usually have 40 by the time lunch rolls around.

> I have a protein shake first thing & that gives me 23g. Mine is

> chocolate flavored.

>

> Don't worry about being negative. You'll be ok. You're just going thru

> the emotions we all went thru before surgery! We're here for you!

>

> W

> 380/255/160

>

> sarrah345 wrote:

>> Hello all,

>>

>> Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my knowledge

>> for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn books

>> with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!! Another

>> sticky posty note on my door!

>>

>> Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this way....when I

>> eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be eating

>> that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago told

>> me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

>> people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing myself

>> that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the road.....

>> Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of the

>> premature feelings of " missing " food?

>>

>> I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

>> overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said last

>> night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant medication. I

>> still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of afraid

>> to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although, as I

>> was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I guess it

>> doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and chicken

>> at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel that

>> it's all my fault.

>>

>> I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after surgery)

>> if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth control. I

>> don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's been at

>> least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth control

>> for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know what I

>> mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

>> get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

>>

>> Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this week

>> with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off! Pulmonology

>> doc said to keep trying.

>>

>> Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and put on

>> my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without pain,

>> stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to take

>> now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in comparison to

>> the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

>>

>> I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here tell me

>> about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

>> nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of protein per

>> day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

>>

>> Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs these

>> days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

>>

>> I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

>>

>> Hugs to all,

>> Love,

>> Cathy

>> a bit of a sad butterfly in training

>>

>>

>

>

>

> We are a very active support group.

> If the email becomes overwhelming,

> please change your setting to NO EMAIL!

> Please contact Group Creator

> Robyn@...

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

JUST ENTER THAT PHRASE ALONE, AND YOU WILL GET PLENTY OF HITS!

> > >

> > > Hello all,

> > >

> > > Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my

> knowledge

> > > for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn

books

> > > with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!!

Another

> > > sticky posty note on my door!

> > >

> > > Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this

> way....when I

> > > eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be

> eating

> > > that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago

> > told

> > > me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

> > > people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing

> > myself

> > > that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the

road.....

> > > Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of

the

> > > premature feelings of " missing " food?

> > >

> > > I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

> > > overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said

last

> > > night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant

> medication.

> > I

> > > still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of

> > afraid

> > > to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although,

as

> I

> > > was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I

guess

> it

> > > doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and

> chicken

> > > at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel

> > that

> > > it's all my fault.

> > >

> > > I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after

> > surgery)

> > > if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth

> control.

> > I

> > > don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's

been

> at

> > > least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth

> control

> > > for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know

what

> I

> > > mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

> > > get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

> > >

> > > Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this

week

> > > with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off!

> Pulmonology

> > > doc said to keep trying.

> > >

> > > Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and

> put

> > on

> > > my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without

> > pain,

> > > stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to

> take

> > > now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in

comparison

> to

> > > the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

> > >

> > > I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here

> tell

> > me

> > > about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

> > > nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of

> protein

> > per

> > > day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

> > >

> > > Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs

these

> > > days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

> > >

> > > I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

> > >

> > > Hugs to all,

> > > Love,

> > > Cathy

> > > a bit of a sad butterfly in training

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

LOL! Oh boy.

lisamathis76 lisamathis76@...> wrote: JUST ENTER THAT PHRASE

ALONE, AND YOU WILL GET PLENTY OF HITS!

> > >

> > > Hello all,

> > >

> > > Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my

> knowledge

> > > for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn

books

> > > with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!!

Another

> > > sticky posty note on my door!

> > >

> > > Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this

> way....when I

> > > eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be

> eating

> > > that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago

> > told

> > > me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

> > > people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing

> > myself

> > > that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the

road.....

> > > Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of

the

> > > premature feelings of " missing " food?

> > >

> > > I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

> > > overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said

last

> > > night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant

> medication.

> > I

> > > still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of

> > afraid

> > > to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although,

as

> I

> > > was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I

guess

> it

> > > doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and

> chicken

> > > at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel

> > that

> > > it's all my fault.

> > >

> > > I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after

> > surgery)

> > > if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth

> control.

> > I

> > > don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's

been

> at

> > > least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth

> control

> > > for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know

what

> I

> > > mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

> > > get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

> > >

> > > Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this

week

> > > with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off!

> Pulmonology

> > > doc said to keep trying.

> > >

> > > Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and

> put

> > on

> > > my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without

> > pain,

> > > stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to

> take

> > > now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in

comparison

> to

> > > the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

> > >

> > > I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here

> tell

> > me

> > > about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

> > > nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of

> protein

> > per

> > > day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

> > >

> > > Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs

these

> > > days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

> > >

> > > I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

> > >

> > > Hugs to all,

> > > Love,

> > > Cathy

> > > a bit of a sad butterfly in training

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Mike

Ok at 491 all your muscles were in your head, I'm sure. LOL

But now you have some right?

[Guest guest]

Sex, what's that? Oh yea, now I remember...LOL!

I guess my mind just went into the gutter after that post. I can only

imagine what is now running through the guys' heads after you

mentioned being able to put your foot behind your head. At least I

know what my male friends would say about that flexibility (they

aren't the classiest bunch).

ROTFLMAO!

in MI

> >

> > Hello all,

> >

> > Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my knowledge

> > for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn books

> > with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!! Another

> > sticky posty note on my door!

> >

> > Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this way....when I

> > eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be eating

> > that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago

> told

> > me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

> > people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing

> myself

> > that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the road.....

> > Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of the

> > premature feelings of " missing " food?

> >

> > I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

> > overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said last

> > night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant medication.

> I

> > still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of

> afraid

> > to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although, as I

> > was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I guess it

> > doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and chicken

> > at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel

> that

> > it's all my fault.

> >

> > I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after

> surgery)

> > if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth control.

> I

> > don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's been at

> > least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth control

> > for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know what I

> > mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

> > get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

> >

> > Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this week

> > with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off! Pulmonology

> > doc said to keep trying.

> >

> > Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and put

> on

> > my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without

> pain,

> > stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to take

> > now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in comparison to

> > the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

> >

> > I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here tell

> me

> > about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

> > nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of protein

> per

> > day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

> >

> > Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs these

> > days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

> >

> > I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

> >

> > Hugs to all,

> > Love,

> > Cathy

> > a bit of a sad butterfly in training

> >

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

They probably were. Think about how many muscles you would have to

have to be able to carry 491 pounds around.

Just prior to the surgery I was able to carry myself and and

additional 60 pounds of stuff up the stairs. I can't imagine that I'll

be that strong after the weight has come off.

in MI

> >

> > Mike and all

> >

> > Yep, ole was having a brain dead moment, Grand Rapids in deed.

> >

> > Yes you probably can beat any measurments, guys are always bigger

> and

> > more muscular than girls, that why we like you guys. Ha ha.

> >

> > I guess my deal is I remember how good I looked (even for my age) 4

> > years ago after sucessfully losing 40 pounds and working out solid

> for

> > 8 months. and I worked hard to keep that up until I got to sick to

> do

> > anything.

> >

> > and Yes we all must take times for ourselves and do for ourselves.

> My

> > health is my primary concern, but a little vanity is good too. I'm

> > married and I like to look good for my husband. He loves me no

> matter

> > what, he says it and proves it. and I know I'm a lucky, lucky woman,

> > but I won't to look good for me and for him. I know when I look

> good

> > his chest pokes out a little further.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

You should check out Mike's pictures. He's a hottie!

in MI

>

> Mike

>

> Ok at 491 all your muscles were in your head, I'm sure. LOL

>

> But now you have some right?

>

[Guest guest]

I got into the habit of wearing clogs because I couldn't tie my own

shoes.WTG on the both hands floor touch!(or close to being there)

Kim

Rny 6/23/06

298/205/135

> >> Hello all,

> >>

> >> Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my

knowledge

> >> for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn

books

> >> with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!!

Another

> >> sticky posty note on my door!

> >>

> >> Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this

way....when I

> >> eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be

eating

> >> that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago

told

> >> me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

> >> people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing

myself

> >> that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the road.....

> >> Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of the

> >> premature feelings of " missing " food?

> >>

> >> I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

> >> overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said last

> >> night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant

medication. I

> >> still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of

afraid

> >> to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although,

as I

> >> was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I

guess it

> >> doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and

chicken

> >> at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel

that

> >> it's all my fault.

> >>

> >> I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after

surgery)

> >> if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth

control. I

> >> don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's been

at

> >> least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth

control

> >> for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know

what I

> >> mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

> >> get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

> >>

> >> Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this

week

> >> with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off!

Pulmonology

> >> doc said to keep trying.

> >>

> >> Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and

put on

> >> my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without

pain,

> >> stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to

take

> >> now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in

comparison to

> >> the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

> >>

> >> I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here

tell me

> >> about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

> >> nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of

protein per

> >> day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

> >>

> >> Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs these

> >> days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

> >>

> >> I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

> >>

> >> Hugs to all,

> >> Love,

> >> Cathy

> >> a bit of a sad butterfly in training

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

> >

> > We are a very active support group.

> > If the email becomes overwhelming,

> > please change your setting to NO EMAIL!

> > Please contact Group Creator

> > Robyn@...

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Me too ! That was a big one!!!!

Kim

Rny 6/23/06

298/205/135

> > ,

> > You know its funny you bring up the shoes thing and bending

> > over.......Hope this is not TMI, but a couple of days ago I was

getting out

> > of the shower and I realized that I bent over and dried my legs

off all the

> > way down to my feet, but I was using both hands at the same

time. You know

> > like bending over to touch your toes! I realized that before I

couldnt do

> > that. Now there is not as much of me in the way of me!

> > Cathy.....Its the things like this that you dont think

about, and there

> > is nothing at Taco Bell that can make me feel this good!!

> >

> > Mike T

>

[Guest guest]

Kim,

I have a few pairs of my shoes that are not tied but laced up to the top

and then tied off at each side....Do you understand? I did this so I would

not have to tie them, and I could just slip them on........I know what you

mean..Now I can tie my shoes with no problems at all....

Mike T

Re: Need to talk......please read

>I got into the habit of wearing clogs because I couldn't tie my own

> shoes.WTG on the both hands floor touch!(or close to being there)

>

>

>

> Kim

> Rny 6/23/06

> 298/205/135

>

>

>> >> Hello all,

>> >>

>> >> Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my

> knowledge

>> >> for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn

> books

>> >> with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!!

> Another

>> >> sticky posty note on my door!

>> >>

>> >> Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this

> way....when I

>> >> eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be

> eating

>> >> that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago

> told

>> >> me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

>> >> people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing

> myself

>> >> that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the road.....

>> >> Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of the

>> >> premature feelings of " missing " food?

>> >>

>> >> I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

>> >> overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said last

>> >> night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant

> medication. I

>> >> still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of

> afraid

>> >> to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although,

> as I

>> >> was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I

> guess it

>> >> doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and

> chicken

>> >> at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel

> that

>> >> it's all my fault.

>> >>

>> >> I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after

> surgery)

>> >> if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth

> control. I

>> >> don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's been

> at

>> >> least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth

> control

>> >> for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know

> what I

>> >> mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

>> >> get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

>> >>

>> >> Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this

> week

>> >> with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off!

> Pulmonology

>> >> doc said to keep trying.

>> >>

>> >> Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and

> put on

>> >> my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without

> pain,

>> >> stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to

> take

>> >> now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in

> comparison to

>> >> the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

>> >>

>> >> I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here

> tell me

>> >> about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

>> >> nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of

> protein per

>> >> day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

>> >>

>> >> Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs these

>> >> days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

>> >>

>> >> I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

>> >>

>> >> Hugs to all,

>> >> Love,

>> >> Cathy

>> >> a bit of a sad butterfly in training

>> >>

>> >>

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> > We are a very active support group.

>> > If the email becomes overwhelming,

>> > please change your setting to NO EMAIL!

>> > Please contact Group Creator

>> > Robyn@...

>> >

>> >

>> >

[Guest guest]

,

When you get back into work on Tuesday you need to get with your HR

and go over your optical insurance. Get a check up!

Mike in GR

> >

> > Mike

> >

> > Ok at 491 all your muscles were in your head, I'm sure. LOL

> >

> > But now you have some right?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

hahaha sorry all for that whole vision thing LOL!

W akwalker13@...> wrote: Sex, what's that? Oh yea, now I

remember...LOL!

I guess my mind just went into the gutter after that post. I can only

imagine what is now running through the guys' heads after you

mentioned being able to put your foot behind your head. At least I

know what my male friends would say about that flexibility (they

aren't the classiest bunch).

ROTFLMAO!

in MI

> >

> > Hello all,

> >

> > Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my knowledge

> > for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn books

> > with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!! Another

> > sticky posty note on my door!

> >

> > Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this way....when I

> > eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be eating

> > that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago

> told

> > me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

> > people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing

> myself

> > that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the road.....

> > Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of the

> > premature feelings of " missing " food?

> >

> > I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

> > overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said last

> > night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant medication.

> I

> > still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of

> afraid

> > to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although, as I

> > was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I guess it

> > doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and chicken

> > at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel

> that

> > it's all my fault.

> >

> > I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after

> surgery)

> > if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth control.

> I

> > don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's been at

> > least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth control

> > for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know what I

> > mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

> > get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

> >

> > Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this week

> > with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off! Pulmonology

> > doc said to keep trying.

> >

> > Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and put

> on

> > my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without

> pain,

> > stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to take

> > now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in comparison to

> > the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

> >

> > I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here tell

> me

> > about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

> > nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of protein

> per

> > day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

> >

> > Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs these

> > days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

> >

> > I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

> >

> > Hugs to all,

> > Love,

> > Cathy

> > a bit of a sad butterfly in training

> >

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

I wore the shoes with the velcro fasteners and that worked really well for

me because I could pull them up and once I got my foot in them, I could just

flip the thing over and it stayed fastened.

Lin

422-338-250

Lhsh@...

American by birth,

Saved by the grace of God.

Re: Need to talk......please read

>I got into the habit of wearing clogs because I couldn't tie my own

> shoes.WTG on the both hands floor touch!(or close to being there)

>

>

>

> Kim

> Rny 6/23/06

> 298/205/135

>

>

>> >> Hello all,

>> >>

>> >> Well, somehow the UPS guy came to my apartment without my

> knowledge

>> >> for a SECOND day! I was here all day. I ordered those darn

> books

>> >> with 1 day shipping from amazon. I'm really annoyed!!!!

> Another

>> >> sticky posty note on my door!

>> >>

>> >> Despite me trying to talk myself whenever I feel this

> way....when I

>> >> eat these days, I look at it and think " I guess I won't be

> eating

>> >> that anymore. " My sis in law who had the surgery 18 months ago

> told

>> >> me I shouldn't think like that. I can't help it. I see enough

>> >> people for therapy and all, but I am having trouble convincing

> myself

>> >> that I can eat some of the things I like, but down the road.....

>> >> Does anyone have any secrets on how to talk yourself out of the

>> >> premature feelings of " missing " food?

>> >>

>> >> I still have swelling in my lower legs, but it didn't happen

>> >> overnight. My hands are a bit puffy still, but like I said last

>> >> night, my doctor said it wasn't significant to warrant

> medication. I

>> >> still have some Lasix from over the summer.....but I'm sort of

> afraid

>> >> to take it without anyone knowing it (doctor-wise). Although,

> as I

>> >> was leaving the office, he told me to " watch the salt. " I

> guess it

>> >> doesn't help that I put some soy sauce on my white rice and

> chicken

>> >> at dinner tonight. I tried to use it sparingly, but now I feel

> that

>> >> it's all my fault.

>> >>

>> >> I found out that I can continue taking Seasonale (even after

> surgery)

>> >> if I use it just to keep my cycle regular. Not for birth

> control. I

>> >> don't have to worry about that for quite some time....it's been

> at

>> >> least 3 YEARS since I've had to " concern myself " with birth

> control

>> >> for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy, if you know

> what I

>> >> mean. (Whole other issue, which I hope will

>> >> get " resolved " .......sometime after surgery.)

>> >>

>> >> Still having CPAP problems. I've woken up two mornings this

> week

>> >> with the mask on the floor AND the machine turned off!

> Pulmonology

>> >> doc said to keep trying.

>> >>

>> >> Another bunch of my " wishes " is to be able to get dressed and

> put on

>> >> my shoes without all the effort it takes me now. Walk without

> pain,

>> >> stand without pain.....stop taking all the darn meds I have to

> take

>> >> now. I still want 's secret, but it pales in

> comparison to

>> >> the ACTUAL reasons why I want this surgery so badly!

>> >>

>> >> I know it's been asked before, but would a " veteran " on here

> tell me

>> >> about a good high protein, unflavored protein powder? My

>> >> nutritionist told me I should have 60 (is it mg or g?) of

> protein per

>> >> day. Does that sound about right to you guys?

>> >>

>> >> Sorry that this post is negative. I have my ups and downs these

>> >> days. I'm so glad you guys are all here for me.

>> >>

>> >> I think I'm going to watch a little TV now.

>> >>

>> >> Hugs to all,

>> >> Love,

>> >> Cathy

>> >> a bit of a sad butterfly in training

>> >>

>> >>

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> > We are a very active support group.

>> > If the email becomes overwhelming,

>> > please change your setting to NO EMAIL!

>> > Please contact Group Creator

>> > Robyn@...

>> >

>> >

>> >

[Guest guest]

WHOOO HOOOO!

People bent over in the shower and putting their feet behind their

heads. This is a wild bunch!!!

in MI

> >

> > Mike Tune wrote:

> > > ,

> > > You know its funny you bring up the shoes thing and bending

> > > over.......Hope this is not TMI, but a couple of days ago I was

> getting out

> > > of the shower and I realized that I bent over and dried my legs

> off all the

> > > way down to my feet, but I was using both hands at the same

> time. You know

> > > like bending over to touch your toes! I realized that before I

> couldnt do

> > > that. Now there is not as much of me in the way of me!

> > > Cathy.....Its the things like this that you dont think

> about, and there

> > > is nothing at Taco Bell that can make me feel this good!!

> > >

> > > Mike T

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Now you know that was not at the same time, in the same shower right?

LOLOLOL......

Mike T

Re: Need to talk......please read

> WHOOO HOOOO!

>

> People bent over in the shower and putting their feet behind their

> heads. This is a wild bunch!!!

>

> in MI

>

>

>> >

>> > Mike Tune wrote:

>> > > ,

>> > > You know its funny you bring up the shoes thing and bending

>> > > over.......Hope this is not TMI, but a couple of days ago I was

>> getting out

>> > > of the shower and I realized that I bent over and dried my legs

>> off all the

>> > > way down to my feet, but I was using both hands at the same

>> time. You know

>> > > like bending over to touch your toes! I realized that before I

>> couldnt do

>> > > that. Now there is not as much of me in the way of me!

>> > > Cathy.....Its the things like this that you dont think

>> about, and there

>> > > is nothing at Taco Bell that can make me feel this good!!

>> > >

>> > > Mike T

>> >

>>

>

>

>

>

> We are a very active support group.

> If the email becomes overwhelming,

> please change your setting to NO EMAIL!

> Please contact Group Creator

> Robyn@...

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had LASIK and have 20/20 vision, thank you very much. Besides, you

keep talking about how toned you are getting from working out.

> > >

> > > Mike

> > >

> > > Ok at 491 all your muscles were in your head, I'm sure. LOL

> > >

> > > But now you have some right?

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Not yet anyways. LOL :-P

W

380/254/160

Mike Tune wrote:

> Now you know that was not at the same time, in the same shower right?

> LOLOLOL......

>

> Mike T

>

>

[Guest guest]

That thought hadn't crossed my mind but what an image!

> >> > > ,

> >> > > You know its funny you bring up the shoes thing and bending

> >> > > over.......Hope this is not TMI, but a couple of days ago I was

> >> getting out

> >> > > of the shower and I realized that I bent over and dried my legs

> >> off all the

> >> > > way down to my feet, but I was using both hands at the same

> >> time. You know

> >> > > like bending over to touch your toes! I realized that before I

> >> couldnt do

> >> > > that. Now there is not as much of me in the way of me!

> >> > > Cathy.....Its the things like this that you dont think

> >> about, and there

> >> > > is nothing at Taco Bell that can make me feel this good!!

> >> > >

> >> > > Mike T

> >> >

> >>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > We are a very active support group.

> > If the email becomes overwhelming,

> > please change your setting to NO EMAIL!

> > Please contact Group Creator

> > Robyn@...

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hey, atleast there is more room for it now LOL!

Woodard alittleisenough@...> wrote: Not yet anyways. LOL

:-P

W

380/254/160

Mike Tune wrote:

> Now you know that was not at the same time, in the same shower right?

> LOLOLOL......

>

> Mike T

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Shauna, don't encourage her! LOL......

Re: Re: Need to talk......please read

> Hey, atleast there is more room for it now LOL!

>

> Woodard alittleisenough@...> wrote: Not yet anyways.

> LOL :-P

>

> W

> 380/254/160

>

> Mike Tune wrote:

>> Now you know that was not at the same time, in the same shower right?

>> LOLOLOL......

>>

>> Mike T

>>

>>

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hey! You have a point there. I never thought about that before. LOL

Tim needs a shower before I get in the shower w/ him tho. He just spent

the past couple of hours trying to get his truck unstuck from the yard.

It was bad. LOL!

W

380/254/160

Shauna Thalman wrote:

> Hey, atleast there is more room for it now LOL!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Speaking of Showers

I wonder how big a shower it would take to hold us all.

what an idea, stuff a shower instead of a phone booth

[Guest guest]

,

That would be a whole other Yahoo group! LOL.....

Mike T

Re: Need to talk......please read

> Speaking of Showers

>

>

> I wonder how big a shower it would take to hold us all.

>

> what an idea, stuff a shower instead of a phone booth

>

>

>

>

>

>

> We are a very active support group.

> If the email becomes overwhelming,

> please change your setting to NO EMAIL!

> Please contact Group Creator

> Robyn@...

>

>

>