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Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Ingrid,
Welcome to the PA Forum, though my address is the other side of the Delaware, I live in a suburb of Philadelphia and the NJ forum was not a very active one when I began my journey over six years ago, soneone pointed me in the direction of the PA Forum and then later the Over Fifty Forum for people *****member Jack Benny ;)
Anyway I got lots of support before I had surgery and ever since. I had my surgery almost 5 years ago and while I have had a regain, I am still in it to win it and my motto is to live life fully as a participant rather than a spectator I must be more compliant, than defiant and I am that. I am very committed to this way of life and I am sure you will be happy with the results.
We are a friendly bunch here and on the OFF board as well. . . if you have questions or concerns that you need answered by people who've been there, someone here will be sure to answer you within reasonable amount of time and if we don't know, we will direct you to the best of our ability based on personal experience.
Best wishes to you.
Laureen
Welcome to the PA Forum, though my address is the other side of the Delaware, I live in a suburb of Philadelphia and the NJ forum was not a very active one when I began my journey over six years ago, soneone pointed me in the direction of the PA Forum and then later the Over Fifty Forum for people *****member Jack Benny ;)
Anyway I got lots of support before I had surgery and ever since. I had my surgery almost 5 years ago and while I have had a regain, I am still in it to win it and my motto is to live life fully as a participant rather than a spectator I must be more compliant, than defiant and I am that. I am very committed to this way of life and I am sure you will be happy with the results.
We are a friendly bunch here and on the OFF board as well. . . if you have questions or concerns that you need answered by people who've been there, someone here will be sure to answer you within reasonable amount of time and if we don't know, we will direct you to the best of our ability based on personal experience.
Best wishes to you.
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Hey Kat,
I am so pleased to meet someone who lives nearby. I know where Hamburg is. I used to go to Dove Christian fellowship there. You just had surgery in july?! WOW! You know what? I gotta tell ya. I am so encouraged and find that reading all these responses has had the effect I was hoping for. Believe it or not My struggles are not as dark and imposing as yesterday. I feel like people are praying for me if you know what I mean. I feel almost giddy. It's as though the eating disorder has been weakened and I can stand to be around food without an overwhelming want for it. I cook for my family and while I enjoy it I was having real issues with desire to eat. Today I just feel like I can do this liquid diet. The disorder is still there but attenuated. Weakened so to speak.
Thanx so much for being candid and warmheated in your response to my message. I look forward to corresponding with you again.
Many Many Blessings,
Ingrid
I am so pleased to meet someone who lives nearby. I know where Hamburg is. I used to go to Dove Christian fellowship there. You just had surgery in july?! WOW! You know what? I gotta tell ya. I am so encouraged and find that reading all these responses has had the effect I was hoping for. Believe it or not My struggles are not as dark and imposing as yesterday. I feel like people are praying for me if you know what I mean. I feel almost giddy. It's as though the eating disorder has been weakened and I can stand to be around food without an overwhelming want for it. I cook for my family and while I enjoy it I was having real issues with desire to eat. Today I just feel like I can do this liquid diet. The disorder is still there but attenuated. Weakened so to speak.
Thanx so much for being candid and warmheated in your response to my message. I look forward to corresponding with you again.
Many Many Blessings,
Ingrid
Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. ~Friedrich Nietzsche
Hi Ingrid and welcome! It is wonderful that you are opening up and are about to start your journey. I am 8 weeks post-op. I didn't have to do the Optifast diet but I sure do understand the food addiction you speak of.
Take it one day at a time and come to OH to read and hear what others have to say. You will learn a lot!
I live in Hamburg, PA near Cabela's and had my surgery done at Reading Hospital. Please ask any questions, nothing is dumb and nothing is really too personal here lol...we all have gone through it and if we haven't someone will gladly find the answer.
Best of luck to you!!! *hugs*
Kat
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. ~Friedrich Nietzsche Topic: RE: September Saturday Roll Call
Trish, Beth, Lisa and anyone else who happen by. . .
Trish hope you enjoy what you have planned, knitting and crocheting is a good outlet for when you can't be running all over and the fact that the babies enjoy what you make is even more special!!!
Beth, you are doing a wonderful job working with the children and sadly government is an impediment in some ways, in other ways necessary, fine line to balance it all, but glad you are getting what you need from those you are there for, the children that has to help some when you have to put up with the other bs. . . I have another friend that had a rough time in the school she taught in and she recently took a job teaching in Camden, hoping she has a better time of it there. Hope you have a good day.
Lisa, wishing you a good day and that you guy finds that plum job so that he can feel good about all the hard work he has already put into his career of choice. I went to a friends farewell party last night and before I went, I stopped at a diner with Tony and ordered from the mini meals menu, had stuffed flounder, no butter, small greek salad and a bite of baked potato skin, so that when I got to the party, I would not knosh on the stuff that would be laid out and I was successful.
This morning I woke up, took Roxie with her friend Maggie and Maggie's Mom, Judy, and we walked the neighborhood looking at various yard sales and such. I have laundry in the washer and I am headed out the door in a few minutes for a mani/pedi and then to Shoprite to pick up some steaks that have been on sale this week, last day of the sale. . . home to finish chores and then this afternoon going to my son's to babysit so he and his wife can celebrate their anniversary and his 39th birthday in AC this evening. Those are my plans.
Hope everyone enjoys this beautiful day!
Hugs, Laureen
Trish hope you enjoy what you have planned, knitting and crocheting is a good outlet for when you can't be running all over and the fact that the babies enjoy what you make is even more special!!!
Beth, you are doing a wonderful job working with the children and sadly government is an impediment in some ways, in other ways necessary, fine line to balance it all, but glad you are getting what you need from those you are there for, the children that has to help some when you have to put up with the other bs. . . I have another friend that had a rough time in the school she taught in and she recently took a job teaching in Camden, hoping she has a better time of it there. Hope you have a good day.
Lisa, wishing you a good day and that you guy finds that plum job so that he can feel good about all the hard work he has already put into his career of choice. I went to a friends farewell party last night and before I went, I stopped at a diner with Tony and ordered from the mini meals menu, had stuffed flounder, no butter, small greek salad and a bite of baked potato skin, so that when I got to the party, I would not knosh on the stuff that would be laid out and I was successful.
This morning I woke up, took Roxie with her friend Maggie and Maggie's Mom, Judy, and we walked the neighborhood looking at various yard sales and such. I have laundry in the washer and I am headed out the door in a few minutes for a mani/pedi and then to Shoprite to pick up some steaks that have been on sale this week, last day of the sale. . . home to finish chores and then this afternoon going to my son's to babysit so he and his wife can celebrate their anniversary and his 39th birthday in AC this evening. Those are my plans.
Hope everyone enjoys this beautiful day!
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Dear Lisa,
Thanx for responding! I am going to be living a new life and thanx to everyone in here! I was seriously lonely and depressed and had no friends because I isolated myself and was afraid to venture out into the world. A far cry from how I used to be. I loved travel and snokeling, speilunking ( caving ), Riding horses, going to amusment parks, walking and exploring new places. My addiction has hampered me, and because I gave into the call of the food ( oh yes, it calls to me ), the very thing that I thought I could hide became a prison of sorts. How fortunate I am to have such an opportunity to have surgery and be supported by such nice friends as I have found here online! I am overwhelmed. I am so thankful....you don't know. No I take that back. You guys do know. I am pleased a*****h, over the moon happy as a clam about all the replies so very soon after I wrote my first message. So without furtherado I bid you a wonderful day.
Many Many Blessings,
Ingrid
Thanx for responding! I am going to be living a new life and thanx to everyone in here! I was seriously lonely and depressed and had no friends because I isolated myself and was afraid to venture out into the world. A far cry from how I used to be. I loved travel and snokeling, speilunking ( caving ), Riding horses, going to amusment parks, walking and exploring new places. My addiction has hampered me, and because I gave into the call of the food ( oh yes, it calls to me ), the very thing that I thought I could hide became a prison of sorts. How fortunate I am to have such an opportunity to have surgery and be supported by such nice friends as I have found here online! I am overwhelmed. I am so thankful....you don't know. No I take that back. You guys do know. I am pleased a*****h, over the moon happy as a clam about all the replies so very soon after I wrote my first message. So without furtherado I bid you a wonderful day.
Many Many Blessings,
Ingrid
Topic: RE: September Saturday Roll Call
Morning all....
Last night I went to my friends' instead of karaoke. We had a great time and I avoided ALL the carby snacks they had laid out on the table. I brought a cup of decaf and a protein shake with me and only had one shot of a chocolate covd pretzel drink they made. I'm not a drinker, so that wasn't difficult. I was very proud of myself for sitting around the table for 3 hours and not touching any of the snacks.
Today we are heading to synagogue so I can say the prayer for my dad. Lunch time will be a bit rough but I looked and saw that the Muscle Milk shakes have the kosher marking, so I think I'm just going to bring a shake with me. If there is tuna or egg salad, I'll have a small portion of that. If there are no protein options, then I'll have my shake. Going with a positive attitude about the food and the people.
After services, we need to pick up our Tae Kwon Do uniforms at the cleaners where they were getting hemmed. I also need to stop at the drug store and the pet store. Other than that, relaxing most of the day and probably heading out to karaoke tonight.
Neil did not come in yesterday and won't be here at least til Tuesday. He has a job interview this morning and Monday morning. Keep your fingers crossed that he gets something. It's critical to our relationship that he finds something soon. Plus, just the general need of an income to survive in this world.
Hope everyone enjoys their weekend.
Last night I went to my friends' instead of karaoke. We had a great time and I avoided ALL the carby snacks they had laid out on the table. I brought a cup of decaf and a protein shake with me and only had one shot of a chocolate covd pretzel drink they made. I'm not a drinker, so that wasn't difficult. I was very proud of myself for sitting around the table for 3 hours and not touching any of the snacks.
Today we are heading to synagogue so I can say the prayer for my dad. Lunch time will be a bit rough but I looked and saw that the Muscle Milk shakes have the kosher marking, so I think I'm just going to bring a shake with me. If there is tuna or egg salad, I'll have a small portion of that. If there are no protein options, then I'll have my shake. Going with a positive attitude about the food and the people.
After services, we need to pick up our Tae Kwon Do uniforms at the cleaners where they were getting hemmed. I also need to stop at the drug store and the pet store. Other than that, relaxing most of the day and probably heading out to karaoke tonight.
Neil did not come in yesterday and won't be here at least til Tuesday. He has a job interview this morning and Monday morning. Keep your fingers crossed that he gets something. It's critical to our relationship that he finds something soon. Plus, just the general need of an income to survive in this world.
Hope everyone enjoys their weekend.
My tracker
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Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Hi Beth!
WOW! Such great responses! Thanx for sharing about your experiences with food addiction. I am not alone! I am just really strggling with the optifast liquid diet recently, but with all this support, I'm sure now I'll be able to forge ahead to my goal. One day at a time and sometimes 1 hour at a time. Stay in touch!
Many Many Blessings,
Ingrid
WOW! Such great responses! Thanx for sharing about your experiences with food addiction. I am not alone! I am just really strggling with the optifast liquid diet recently, but with all this support, I'm sure now I'll be able to forge ahead to my goal. One day at a time and sometimes 1 hour at a time. Stay in touch!
Many Many Blessings,
Ingrid
Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Welcome to the PA boards, Ingrid. It sounds like you are well on your way to becoming a new you. I hope you can find some face to face support in your area. We have a few people on here from out there and hopefully someone will get in touch with you.
I am 3 1/2 years post lap RNY. I have struggled with food addiction most of my life and am still struggling every day. The past year has been particularly tough for me with issues in my home life. But, over the past few days I put myself on a protein shake diet trying to kill the carb demons. I plan to start to put solids back into my life starting today. I'm a bit nervous about overdoing it, but I know I need to listen to my body and stop when I'm comfortable, and NOT overstuffed.
Good luck with your journey and keeping stopping by for support.
I am 3 1/2 years post lap RNY. I have struggled with food addiction most of my life and am still struggling every day. The past year has been particularly tough for me with issues in my home life. But, over the past few days I put myself on a protein shake diet trying to kill the carb demons. I plan to start to put solids back into my life starting today. I'm a bit nervous about overdoing it, but I know I need to listen to my body and stop when I'm comfortable, and NOT overstuffed.
Good luck with your journey and keeping stopping by for support.
My tracker
hers
Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Hi Ingrid!!
My name is Beth. I had my RNY 3 years ago. Although I still struggle with my food addiction, I am so glad that I had the surgery. Just remember that the surgery is just a tool and that you will still struggle with your addiction for the rest of your life. It does not go away with the surgery, unfortunately.
There is a lot of great support and information on this site. Support is definitely the key to long term success.
Good luck with your upcoming surgery and let us know how you are doing!!
Beth
My name is Beth. I had my RNY 3 years ago. Although I still struggle with my food addiction, I am so glad that I had the surgery. Just remember that the surgery is just a tool and that you will still struggle with your addiction for the rest of your life. It does not go away with the surgery, unfortunately.
There is a lot of great support and information on this site. Support is definitely the key to long term success.
Good luck with your upcoming surgery and let us know how you are doing!!
Beth
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Topic: RE: September Saturday Roll Call
GM Trish and PA!!
I have been lurking but work has really been taking it out of me!! I hardly get on FB anymore let alone on here! Lots of stuff going on here, nothing bad just busy!! I have really been making it a point to just focus on my job and not the negative /backstabbing people I work with. The administration is throwing a lot of new things our way as far as teaching goes. LOTS of professional development and meetings...blech! I am really encouraged by all the kids who want to participate in my program. I have kids begging me in the hallway to play an instrument. It is good to know that what I am doing matters to the kids!! Although I don't often get that it matters to the powers at be, as long as I am at my duties, they leave me alone....which is fine with me.
Trish, I am glad that your boss wouldn't let you go, you need to take care of yourself and get that foot better!!
Well, I am gonna go!
Have a GREAT day!!
Beth
I have been lurking but work has really been taking it out of me!! I hardly get on FB anymore let alone on here! Lots of stuff going on here, nothing bad just busy!! I have really been making it a point to just focus on my job and not the negative /backstabbing people I work with. The administration is throwing a lot of new things our way as far as teaching goes. LOTS of professional development and meetings...blech! I am really encouraged by all the kids who want to participate in my program. I have kids begging me in the hallway to play an instrument. It is good to know that what I am doing matters to the kids!! Although I don't often get that it matters to the powers at be, as long as I am at my duties, they leave me alone....which is fine with me.
Trish, I am glad that your boss wouldn't let you go, you need to take care of yourself and get that foot better!!
Well, I am gonna go!
Have a GREAT day!!
Beth
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