I Did It!

[Guest guest]

Hey, no problem Colleen, and thanks! I didn't think that I'd motivate anyone

with my ramblings, but hey, it's all good =) How did your workout go? Did you

hit your 10s or close?

nortina

Re: I did it!

GREAT JOB! And what timing! I had insomnia last night and was going

to skip my workout tonight but you're a great motivator. I'm not

totally exhausted, just a little tired. I do have enough energy to

work out if I push myself...it's just easier to be lazy sometimes

So way to go and thanks for the kick in the butt

Colleen

[Guest guest]

GREAT JOB! And what timing! I had insomnia last night and was going

to skip my workout tonight but you're a great motivator. I'm not

totally exhausted, just a little tired. I do have enough energy to

work out if I push myself...it's just easier to be lazy sometimes

So way to go and thanks for the kick in the butt

Colleen

> Well, today I was pretty tired, I didn't get much sleep last night,

and my muscles are aching like crazy from yesterday's upper body

workout! It's a good thing that I am taking massage in school,

because I got to get one on my back at the end of the day =)

>

> I had one one hour break in my classes today, I was feeling kind of

sleepy and debated going to my car to sleep for the break, but one

goal this week was to just show up everyday. So, I did. I showed up

in the fitness center and worked my butt off for cardio this

afternoon. I have to say that I am glad I had done it. I gave me some

energy for a little longer and I felt great and very proud of myself

for sticking to my goals and not giving up when I could have.

>

> I am completely exhausted now and just want to fall into bed, but

I've still got kids and homework to deal with. I am definitely going

to bed early though, that has to be a priority or else I am not going

to be able to succeed at anything I want to do. Oh yeah, the girls

had a bar-b-que and concert at their school so I had a hot dog and

pop with them. I hadn't eaten in ages (I forgot my lunch in the car

and it spoiled) so I wasn't perfect with my eating, but I believe

that I still did well anyhow.

>

> How was everyone else's day?

>

> nortina

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is great. It sounds like you had a successful day.

Yipppppppppppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

--

- In @y..., " Nortina Bell " <nortina@n...> wrote:

> Well, today I was pretty tired, I didn't get much sleep last night,

and my muscles are aching like crazy from yesterday's upper body

workout! It's a good thing that I am taking massage in school,

because I got to get one on my back at the end of the day =)

>

> I had one one hour break in my classes today, I was feeling kind of

sleepy and debated going to my car to sleep for the break, but one

goal this week was to just show up everyday. So, I did. I showed up

in the fitness center and worked my butt off for cardio this

afternoon. I have to say that I am glad I had done it. I gave me some

energy for a little longer and I felt great and very proud of myself

for sticking to my goals and not giving up when I could have.

>

> I am completely exhausted now and just want to fall into bed, but

I've still got kids and homework to deal with. I am definitely going

to bed early though, that has to be a priority or else I am not going

to be able to succeed at anything I want to do. Oh yeah, the girls

had a bar-b-que and concert at their school so I had a hot dog and

pop with them. I hadn't eaten in ages (I forgot my lunch in the car

and it spoiled) so I wasn't perfect with my eating, but I believe

that I still did well anyhow.

>

> How was everyone else's day?

>

> nortina

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had a great workout. I've just started doing my cardio at the gym

on the stationary bike since my back and neck have been acting up.

It's a compromise that let's me get cardio in and not aggravate my

condition. Last night I finally got the levels down right and

definitely hit my 10!! Thanks again for the motivation.

Colleen

> Hey, no problem Colleen, and thanks! I didn't think that I'd

motivate anyone with my ramblings, but hey, it's all good =) How did

your workout go? Did you hit your 10s or close?

>

[Guest guest]

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>I wrote both my senators emails and then called their offices. Both aides

>answering the phones were surprised to hear that the small pox vaccine does

>not contain mercury. My call was answered on the first ring. I hope it

>helps. Both of our democratic congressmen voted yes.

>

>Truly,

>a

>

GREAT! It was easy wasn't it!

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[Guest guest]

Hi Cathey;

Way to go! I'm so happy for you. Just take it slow and easy and don't lift anything. If you do get any reflux or a spasm, cold milk works well for me.

Best of luck,

(Thunder Bay, Ontario)

-- I did it!

Oh my gosh, I did it! I had the surgery and woke up! They didnt have to cut into me after all and were able to do it all with the lap. I was in the hospital enjoying the morphine, over night and came home. Saturday I felt as if Id been in a car accident and I have to say, I have bruises in places, I didnt know anyone would have to beeeeee....anywho, I am on the soft mushy diet now until October and so far I havent had any trouble eating, Im still afraid to try fruit. I dont want to rain on my own parade yet. Although I dont remember whats normal when you swallow, I do know whats different and as soon as I swallowed saliva, I knew it was different. Now I pray Im one that it will be the last thing I have to deal with. I am a bit concerned that I have nothing for "just in case" reflux or spasms etc. guess I will have to wait and see. I notice I feel full faster and oh my gosh is it great to not have everything get hung up even if its a swallow that isnt painful. I would say the the one girl thats wondering about how long she will need off of work, for sure to figure the 2 weeks cause I cant even drive for that long. Thank you , and Joyce for your well wishes and to everyone else for listening!!!!! swallowing away in Michigan, Cathey!

[Guest guest]

Hi Cathey

Wow, I hope everything for me goes just as well as yours. It seems quite

amazing that you went home the very next day after surgery.

Is that quite standard, I was sort of expecting about 2-4 days.

Well great news anyway, happy eating , keep us updated with your progress

and all the best.

Kim in NZ

At 14:53 12/08/2003 +0000, you wrote:

Oh my gosh, I did it! I

had the surgery and woke up! They didnt

have to cut into me after all and were able to do it all with the

lap. I was in the hospital enjoying the morphine, over night and

came home. Saturday I felt as if Id been in a car accident and I

have to say, I have bruises in places, I didnt know anyone would have

to beeeeee....anywho, I am on the soft mushy diet now until October

and so far I havent had any trouble eating, Im still afraid to try

fruit. I dont want to rain on my own parade yet. Although I

dont

remember whats normal when you swallow, I do know whats different and

as soon as I swallowed saliva, I knew it was different. Now I pray

Im one that it will be the last thing I have to deal with. I am a

bit concerned that I have nothing for " just in case " reflux or

spasms

etc. guess I will have to wait and see. I notice I feel full

faster

and oh my gosh is it great to not have everything get hung up even if

its a swallow that isnt painful. I would say the the one girl thats

wondering about how long she will need off of work, for sure to

figure the 2 weeks cause I cant even drive for that long. Thank you

, and Joyce for your well wishes and to everyone else

for listening!!!!! swallowing away in Michigan, Cathey!

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

The hospital tried to send me home the next day after my surgery also. You really do not feel well enough to go home the next day, anyway I didn't. I think it is the insurance companies who are pressuring hospitals to send patients home very soon after their surgery. I just told the doctor no, I do not feel ready to go home today. I had my surgery on a Friday and went home Sunday afternoon. Remember, the pain medication you are getting in the pump at the hospital is much more effective than what they send you home with. You are in charge, if you don't feel ready to go home, just tell them.

Good luck to you on your upcoming surgery.

K.

Kim Stafford <kim.stafford@...> wrote:

Hi CatheyWow, I hope everything for me goes just as well as yours. It seems quite amazing that you went home the very next day after surgery.Is that quite standard, I was sort of expecting about 2-4 days.Well great news anyway, happy eating , keep us updated with your progress and all the best.Kim in NZAt 14:53 12/08/2003 +0000, you wrote:

Oh my gosh, I did it! I had the surgery and woke up! They didnt have to cut into me after all and were able to do it all with the lap. I was in the hospital enjoying the morphine, over night and came home. Saturday I felt as if Id been in a car accident and I have to say, I have bruises in places, I didnt know anyone would have to beeeeee....anywho, I am on the soft mushy diet now until October and so far I havent had any trouble eating, Im still afraid to try fruit. I dont want to rain on my own parade yet. Although I dont remember whats normal when you swallow, I do know whats different and as soon as I swallowed saliva, I knew it was different. Now I pray Im one that it will be the last thing I have to deal with. I am a bit concerned that I have nothing for "just in case" reflux or spasms etc. guess I will have to wait and

see. I notice I feel full faster and oh my gosh is it great to not have everything get hung up even if its a swallow that isnt painful. I would say the the one girl thats wondering about how long she will need off of work, for sure to figure the 2 weeks cause I cant even drive for that long. Thank you , and Joyce for your well wishes and to everyone else for listening!!!!! swallowing away in Michigan, Cathey!

[Guest guest]

Brett the pictures you have posted currently are a huge motivator for

me. Your beginning body type is so similar to mine. I hope to get

the results you have. I am really happy that you finished C1. Even

if you don't win anything just know that you have been and will

continue to be an inspiration and motivator to those who are watching

your success!!-

-- In , " Brett "

<b_shields74@y...> wrote:

> I finished C1 today. Don't have my officail final stats, but I

will

> post them as soon as I have them.

>

> I am taking my final photos tonight and sending in my packet

> tomorrow. I am not planning on winning anything from EAS, but the

> lbs lost and the self respect gained is a " win " in itself!

>

> Planning on starting c2 on September 15th.

>

> Have a wonderful day!

>

> Brett in Idaho

[Guest guest]

WTG!!! Can;t wait to see the pics? Are you doing a C2?

Bridgette

> I finished C1 today. Don't have my officail final stats, but I

will

> post them as soon as I have them.

>

> I am taking my final photos tonight and sending in my packet

> tomorrow. I am not planning on winning anything from EAS, but the

> lbs lost and the self respect gained is a " win " in itself!

>

> Planning on starting c2 on September 15th.

>

> Have a wonderful day!

>

> Brett in Idaho

[Guest guest]

Most definately, I am starting c2 next Monday. I am still doing my

workout and eating this week, I am just putting it at #2 on my list

for this week. Next Monday, it's back to the grind.

Brett

> > I finished C1 today. Don't have my officail final stats, but I

> will

> > post them as soon as I have them.

> >

> > I am taking my final photos tonight and sending in my packet

> > tomorrow. I am not planning on winning anything from EAS, but

the

> > lbs lost and the self respect gained is a " win " in itself!

> >

> > Planning on starting c2 on September 15th.

> >

> > Have a wonderful day!

> >

> > Brett in Idaho

[Guest guest]

congrats brett! i cant wait to see the pics, your last ones looked

great!

i just finished C1 myself- started C2 yesterday.

did you set specific goals at the outset of C1? if so, do you feel

that you met them/surpassed them? did you find that your goals

changed? are your goals for C2 different?

-cera

www.strangestlittlemonster.com

www.mp3.com/glassbeadgame

> I finished C1 today. Don't have my officail final stats, but I

will

> post them as soon as I have them.

>

> I am taking my final photos tonight and sending in my packet

> tomorrow. I am not planning on winning anything from EAS, but the

> lbs lost and the self respect gained is a " win " in itself!

>

> Planning on starting c2 on September 15th.

>

> Have a wonderful day!

>

> Brett in Idaho

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately, I didn't have " set " goals for c1. Truthfully, I

didn't think that I was going to see a lot of results in my first

challenge. Years of doing the " wrong " things taught me not to get my

hopes up.

My main goal for c1 was just to feel better and look better. I had a

flimsy goal of 124lbs, which I did not reach, but, I made it to

132lbs and I am happy with that. I dropped a total of 20lbs scales

weight, 7%bf, and a 1.5lb muscle gain. Overall really successfull.

For c2 I have some more specific goals in mind:

- Drop at least 5%bf

- Drop 10lbs scale weight

- Drop 2 inches off my waist

- Drop 3 inces off my hips

- Run a 5k race

I am very excited to c2 and am expecting better results than in c1.

Brett in Idaho

> > I finished C1 today. Don't have my officail final stats, but I

> will

> > post them as soon as I have them.

> >

> > I am taking my final photos tonight and sending in my packet

> > tomorrow. I am not planning on winning anything from EAS, but

the

> > lbs lost and the self respect gained is a " win " in itself!

> >

> > Planning on starting c2 on September 15th.

> >

> > Have a wonderful day!

> >

> > Brett in Idaho

[Guest guest]

Another huge congrats from me!!!!

Way to go!

JeAnne

> > I finished C1 today. Don't have my officail final stats, but I

> will

> > post them as soon as I have them.

> >

> > I am taking my final photos tonight and sending in my packet

> > tomorrow. I am not planning on winning anything from EAS, but

the

> > lbs lost and the self respect gained is a " win " in itself!

> >

> > Planning on starting c2 on September 15th.

> >

> > Have a wonderful day!

> >

> > Brett in Idaho

[Guest guest]

wow those are some serious goals! good luck!! i cant wait to see your

2nd transformation =)

-cera

www.strangestlittlemonster.com

www.mp3.com/glassbeadgame

Brett wrote:

>Unfortunately, I didn't have " set " goals for c1. Truthfully, I

>didn't think that I was going to see a lot of results in my first

>challenge. Years of doing the " wrong " things taught me not to get my

>hopes up.

>

>My main goal for c1 was just to feel better and look better. I had a

>flimsy goal of 124lbs, which I did not reach, but, I made it to

>132lbs and I am happy with that. I dropped a total of 20lbs scales

>weight, 7%bf, and a 1.5lb muscle gain. Overall really successfull.

>

>For c2 I have some more specific goals in mind:

> - Drop at least 5%bf

> - Drop 10lbs scale weight

> - Drop 2 inches off my waist

> - Drop 3 inces off my hips

> - Run a 5k race

>

>I am very excited to c2 and am expecting better results than in c1.

>

>Brett in Idaho

>

>

>>

>>

>>>I finished C1 today. Don't have my officail final stats, but I

>>>

>>>

>>will

>>

>>

>>>post them as soon as I have them.

>>>

>>>I am taking my final photos tonight and sending in my packet

>>>tomorrow. I am not planning on winning anything from EAS, but

>>>

>>>

>the

>

>

>>>lbs lost and the self respect gained is a " win " in itself!

>>>

>>>Planning on starting c2 on September 15th.

>>>

>>>Have a wonderful day!

>>>

>>>Brett in Idaho

>>>

>>>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

YAY FOR YOU JANEL!!! if you read the post I JUST posted...I was

saying YAY me for the same thing...we rock!! haha

Hey, week one down and HOW GREAT do you feel!!?!?!?!

You should be real proud...keep it up!

>

> I did cardio on a Saturday!! It's been soooo long since I've

> worked out on the weekend I had to push myself (hard), but I

did

> it!!

>

> My first week is completed! (Can't wait for my free day

tomorrow!)

>

> Thanks for the support (through the most difficult week).

>

> Janel

[Guest guest]

Good for you!

Awesome! Don't you feel sooooooo good? Well, you should! Now

remember how proud you feel right now when you don't want to go to

the gym!

Great job on your first week!

Have a wonderful free-day.

-Ruth

>

> I did cardio on a Saturday!! It's been soooo long since I've

> worked out on the weekend I had to push myself (hard), but I

did

> it!!

>

> My first week is completed! (Can't wait for my free day

tomorrow!)

>

> Thanks for the support (through the most difficult week).

>

> Janel

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Marty,

You had your hip done 10 days before mine. I try to do my exercises 4

times a day, but it is easy to be half hearted about it sometimes.

In December my husband and I are going to a place with a sea water

pool (I am alergic to the chemicals they put in most swimming pools)

and a ramp. My husband says he will take me to the pool each day to

do some water walking. So I am hoping that after two weeks of daily

water work I will have less pain.

My work has been very understanding about my needing time off. But as

I run a community centre, which is presently being manned by

volunteers I am keen to get back to work. The volunteers have been

marvelous but I can see the strain beginning to show and I don't want

to loose these great workers.

I used to do the 4.5 klm walk round our lake with the clients 3 times

a week. Hopefully I will soon be able to do that again.

Have a great day

Margaret from Australia

>

> I haven't posted for some time, but have been following along and

learning, empathizing, and hoping for the best for all. At 44, I had

my hip replaced on 8/20/04; my surgery was necessary due to OA from a

congenital dislocation of the hip. The surgery involved some

reconstruction, placement of a ceramic/ceramic hip, and the

lengthening of my affected leg by an inch (I previously had 1 5/8 inch

leg length discrepancy).

>

> One of my goals was to walk the trail around the lake behind our

home by Thanksgiving; today, I accomplished that goal, walking ~2

miles. No pain, no fatigue, and my gait was steady and sustained. I

return to work on Monday a new person - grateful that I've been given

my life back.

>

> My rehab was a little more difficult than some in that I had to

learn a new gait, strengthen muscles that had rarely (if ever) been

used, and correct bad walking habits that had occurred out of

necessity. I debated pre-surgery regarding timing; after all, my pain

was controlled (by Vioxx) and I " really wasn't that bad " . I realize

now just how disabled I had become and, in just 3 short months, am

able to accomplish things I haven't been able to do in years. I'll

say it again - I have my life back!

>

> So, my very best to those of you recovering or anticipating surgery.

Everyone's recovery and rehab is different. Stay positive and, as

others on this list have said, do your exercises - every day if possible!

>

> Happy holidays to all of you!

>

> Marty

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Marty!!

You must be so proud of yourself. Sounds like a lovely place to do

your walking.

Now the trick will be getting the walking and exercises in after you

go back to work. That can be a challange.

I had a really good PT session. I could really feel a difference in

how I walked after PT today. Yesterday was my first day not taking my

cane on my walks. Today felt much better (less awkward) than

yesterday. Starting to feel a little more " normal " .

[Guest guest]

Hi Marty,

Thanks for detailed your reply.I will refer to it as the weeks

progress! As I suspected, retraining the muscles once I get walking

should be a challenge. I still feel my muscles are not settled into

their correct places so its nice to know its not unreasonable to be

expected to recover without adressing the muscles problems from the

cdh. I guess the PT may start adressing this once I'm weight bearing

which will hopefully be in a weeks time. I leaned to the side too.

Majorly apparent to me only in photographs. My mum keeps on about

how straight I am now which is weird since i always felt straight

before!

Youve achieved a lot considering you only had 3 weeks PT. Thanks for

the top tips. I was wondering if you ever got sacoiliac joint pain?

My hip feels great but my back is still a bit troublesome, hence the

motivation to sort the hip muscles out fast,

Cheers,

Leigh

[Guest guest]

*high 5* You go girl!!! Im still working on completing my DVD...keep up

the wonderful work!

I Did It!

>

> I just completed the WHOLE Walk and Kick DVD without stopping. My first

> time. Whoa talk about a workout! I needed it though. I wasn't as good

> eating or drinking my water today. So needed the extra workout.

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thats great , Are you still thinking of getting any tae bo dvd's? Maybe I'll pick up that Walk and Kick DVD and see how it is..

swtgahunnybee@... wrote:

I just completed the WHOLE Walk and Kick DVD without stopping. My firsttime. Whoa talk about a workout!

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[Guest guest]

Yes, , I still plan on getting Tae Bo or Tae Chi. But not until I

have been able to go through this DVD with more ease. I'm so sore this

morning! But I feel good.

[Guest guest]

> I just completed the WHOLE Walk and Kick DVD without stopping. My

first

> time. Whoa talk about a workout! I needed it though. I wasn't as

good

> eating or drinking my water today. So needed the extra workout.

>

>

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Yeah!!! !! Congratulations, and good for you for making it

through the WHOLE workout!!!!!

Faye

>

[Guest guest]

> I just completed the WHOLE Walk and Kick DVD without stopping.

Congratulations!

>I needed it though. I wasn't as good

> eating or drinking my water today. So needed the extra workout.

When working out, you *need* the extra water! Don't be skimpy and go drink.