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Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Hi Ingrid,
So glad you shared what's going on in more detail. Here are the links I mentioned before.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/over_50/a,messageboard/
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/christianity/a,messageboard/
The Christianity forum is slow. The Over Fifty Forum is very active. Both the PA and Over Fifty Forum had daily check ins.
Good luck with the Optifast.
Hugs,
Trish
So glad you shared what's going on in more detail. Here are the links I mentioned before.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/over_50/a,messageboard/
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/christianity/a,messageboard/
The Christianity forum is slow. The Over Fifty Forum is very active. Both the PA and Over Fifty Forum had daily check ins.
Good luck with the Optifast.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: September Saturday Roll Call
Good Morning PA Peeps,
Well, it's supposed to be a gorgeous day, for the most part. I so wanted to go help out at my agency's Recovery Walk down at Penn's Landing today. My boss at my volunteer job wouldn't let me because of my need to wear my boot for my foot injury. My heart is with the volunteers and walkers this morning. The walk is an empowering event for people in recovery from addictions and alcoholism.
I'm heading to my AA meeting this morning. Then, to physical therapy for my back. After that, my sis-in-law and I are going to a yarn store in Pennington to get some new yarn. My older grandson, Lincoln keeps stealing his brother, Franklin's, new blanket I made him. He likes the yarn. So, I'm going to make him a smaller version. He still sucks his thumb, and holds a blanket. So cute.
This afternoon, I'll be working on a Bible study's homework. I missed the study on Monday, and just got the book yesterday. I have a lot of catch-up to do.
Gotta scoot.
Love, and hugs,
Trish
Well, it's supposed to be a gorgeous day, for the most part. I so wanted to go help out at my agency's Recovery Walk down at Penn's Landing today. My boss at my volunteer job wouldn't let me because of my need to wear my boot for my foot injury. My heart is with the volunteers and walkers this morning. The walk is an empowering event for people in recovery from addictions and alcoholism.
I'm heading to my AA meeting this morning. Then, to physical therapy for my back. After that, my sis-in-law and I are going to a yarn store in Pennington to get some new yarn. My older grandson, Lincoln keeps stealing his brother, Franklin's, new blanket I made him. He likes the yarn. So, I'm going to make him a smaller version. He still sucks his thumb, and holds a blanket. So cute.
This afternoon, I'll be working on a Bible study's homework. I missed the study on Monday, and just got the book yesterday. I have a lot of catch-up to do.
Gotta scoot.
Love, and hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Hey PA - It's Finally Friday!!!! TGIF!!!
Lynn,
I thought about you and the day you'd be having, sounds like the environment you work in agrees with you and even though I refuse to buy into Apple, I do like their philosphy on how to treat employees and such.
Take care and be well. . .
Laureen
I thought about you and the day you'd be having, sounds like the environment you work in agrees with you and even though I refuse to buy into Apple, I do like their philosphy on how to treat employees and such.
Take care and be well. . .
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: Hey PA - It's Finally Friday!!!! TGIF!!!
Trish,
Hope today is a good one!!!
Hugs, Laureen
Hope today is a good one!!!
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: Hey PA - It's Finally Friday!!!! TGIF!!!
Lisa,
Glad to read that things are good and sounds like Siehara is feeling more secure these days and that is good. As for that other shoe falling, life will happen, enjoy the moments when things are going well and then you'll have a reserve for the challenging days. Wishing you peace as you remember the death of your Dad and as for the changing of your relationship with your friends, the only constant in life is change and truthfully, while it's hard to accept when a good friendship changes, that happens a lot, which is a good reason to constantly being open to the opportunity to make new friends. For me, the past year has been a killer, all my oldest dearest friends are moving to Florida and they are, for the most part, not retirees, but thankfully I continue to cultivate and form new relationships. So enjoy your memories, things change, but very often, life brings us in a newer and better direction!
Great about your recommitment to yourself and what you know works best healthwise. . .
Hope you have/had a good Sabbath!
Laureen
Glad to read that things are good and sounds like Siehara is feeling more secure these days and that is good. As for that other shoe falling, life will happen, enjoy the moments when things are going well and then you'll have a reserve for the challenging days. Wishing you peace as you remember the death of your Dad and as for the changing of your relationship with your friends, the only constant in life is change and truthfully, while it's hard to accept when a good friendship changes, that happens a lot, which is a good reason to constantly being open to the opportunity to make new friends. For me, the past year has been a killer, all my oldest dearest friends are moving to Florida and they are, for the most part, not retirees, but thankfully I continue to cultivate and form new relationships. So enjoy your memories, things change, but very often, life brings us in a newer and better direction!
Great about your recommitment to yourself and what you know works best healthwise. . .
Hope you have/had a good Sabbath!
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 Jackie,
Wow! You are so close to your surgery date! You have got to be excited! I wish you great success. May you be blessed with an easy surgery and no complications.
I am a chocoholic as well as a fellow Mt. dew freak. LOL. I'm on a liquid diet called optifast. I started it 6 weeks ago and I continue it until Dec. 3rd. I am medically supervised through the VA where I live, but came here for much needed support. Time...ahh yes . everything takes time. I am not a patient person. LOL. Thanx so much for sharing your struggles with me. I really need to identify with others and this site is amazing for that. If you need to talk I'm a great listener!
Have a great day Jackie! ,
Ingrid
Wow! You are so close to your surgery date! You have got to be excited! I wish you great success. May you be blessed with an easy surgery and no complications.
I am a chocoholic as well as a fellow Mt. dew freak. LOL. I'm on a liquid diet called optifast. I started it 6 weeks ago and I continue it until Dec. 3rd. I am medically supervised through the VA where I live, but came here for much needed support. Time...ahh yes . everything takes time. I am not a patient person. LOL. Thanx so much for sharing your struggles with me. I really need to identify with others and this site is amazing for that. If you need to talk I'm a great listener!
Have a great day Jackie! ,
Ingrid
Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Dear Trish,
Thanx so much for the warm welcome. I live near Lebanon Pa. and am going through the VA Optifast program to ready my body for surgery @ The Pittsburgh VA Hospital. Tough tough tough weight loss program. I need loads of support. The VA has a dietician working alongside me but 1 hour a week is very minimal help and I need moral support. Wish I had someone everyday to talk to at this point. The VA tried supplying me with someone over the phone but I was not comfortable revealing my problems to a man.
I did get help from my mom in regards to an aquaintance she met right after my fathers death. A down to earth woman with very practical advice and inspiring to listen to. Her pep talk geared me up towards a positive approach regarding my struggles on a day to day / hour to hour basis. She revealed a mindset that involves rudementry change without placing guilt on my person. What a difference it created in me. I needed the words she so willingly shared. Just knowing she had been through what I'm going through being 12 years post op RNY herself, inspired me to try harder. She spoke of her own struggles and how she overcame them.She told me about this website and how it helped her everyday to talk with others online. I am so ready to meet other encouraging people and look forward to the day I can help others. But for now I'll wear the hat I need most , If you'll indulge me; My spongebob hat : Just soak in all the positive energy I can. By the way I'd love to have the links you mentioned in your letter. I'll take it all!!! LOL.
Thanx so so much Trish.
Huggies!!!
Ingrid
Thanx so much for the warm welcome. I live near Lebanon Pa. and am going through the VA Optifast program to ready my body for surgery @ The Pittsburgh VA Hospital. Tough tough tough weight loss program. I need loads of support. The VA has a dietician working alongside me but 1 hour a week is very minimal help and I need moral support. Wish I had someone everyday to talk to at this point. The VA tried supplying me with someone over the phone but I was not comfortable revealing my problems to a man.
I did get help from my mom in regards to an aquaintance she met right after my fathers death. A down to earth woman with very practical advice and inspiring to listen to. Her pep talk geared me up towards a positive approach regarding my struggles on a day to day / hour to hour basis. She revealed a mindset that involves rudementry change without placing guilt on my person. What a difference it created in me. I needed the words she so willingly shared. Just knowing she had been through what I'm going through being 12 years post op RNY herself, inspired me to try harder. She spoke of her own struggles and how she overcame them.She told me about this website and how it helped her everyday to talk with others online. I am so ready to meet other encouraging people and look forward to the day I can help others. But for now I'll wear the hat I need most , If you'll indulge me; My spongebob hat : Just soak in all the positive energy I can. By the way I'd love to have the links you mentioned in your letter. I'll take it all!!! LOL.
Thanx so so much Trish.
Huggies!!!
Ingrid
Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Hi Ingrid,
My name is Jackie. I am scheduled to have my RnY on Oct 10. I start my 2 wks liquid on tuesday. I am a chocoholic, I've pretty much cut it out of my diet. My biggest problem was the Mt. Dew. I'm not a coffee drinker and giving up the Mt. Dew/caffeine was pretty hard at first. I do not drink any soda at all. You can do it. It just takes a little time.
My name is Jackie. I am scheduled to have my RnY on Oct 10. I start my 2 wks liquid on tuesday. I am a chocoholic, I've pretty much cut it out of my diet. My biggest problem was the Mt. Dew. I'm not a coffee drinker and giving up the Mt. Dew/caffeine was pretty hard at first. I do not drink any soda at all. You can do it. It just takes a little time.
HW 284.5, SW 247, GW 140 
Topic: RE: Hello people I,m new here
Hi and welcome to the PA board. I first came here in June of '06. I got a lot of questions answered here. It's great for that kind of support. If you need face to face support, I hope you have found a support group, maybe at the hospital where you are having the surgery. Not sure where you live, but if you live in Southeast PA, Barix in Langhorne has two support groups you would be welcome at. Let me know where you live, and I'll give you more specifics.
I am Trish. I had my open RNY in August of '06. I haven't reached goal because of a regain for two years. I am back to losing, and must say, I'm not sure how. I have been to Overeaters Anonymous for years, and still go back for the face to face support. I highly recommend them for help with the food addiction. I will tell you up front that a lot of the OA people discourage surgery. Don't let that sway you. I had too many comorbidities, and had tried outpatient eating disorder treatment twice before I finally decided to investigate the surgery. I am so grateful I did. My health improved immensely, and my life has been transformed.
Please tell up what part of PA you are from, and where you will have your surgery. We have folks from all over this great state. I am also on two other OH forums. The Christianity forum, and the Over Fifty Forum, for folks who are over 50 years old. I'll post the links, if you are interested.
Hugs,
Trish
I am Trish. I had my open RNY in August of '06. I haven't reached goal because of a regain for two years. I am back to losing, and must say, I'm not sure how. I have been to Overeaters Anonymous for years, and still go back for the face to face support. I highly recommend them for help with the food addiction. I will tell you up front that a lot of the OA people discourage surgery. Don't let that sway you. I had too many comorbidities, and had tried outpatient eating disorder treatment twice before I finally decided to investigate the surgery. I am so grateful I did. My health improved immensely, and my life has been transformed.
Please tell up what part of PA you are from, and where you will have your surgery. We have folks from all over this great state. I am also on two other OH forums. The Christianity forum, and the Over Fifty Forum, for folks who are over 50 years old. I'll post the links, if you are interested.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Hey PA - It's Finally Friday!!!! TGIF!!!
Well it's hardly morning as I check in here, and Saturday will be a work day for me, but I thought I'd jump in.
Today was a huge "launch" at Apple and I was in before 7 am. Our line began at 6 - the mall allows people in the parking lot at 3 am and they can line up outside the door at 6. And of course we had a line most of the day. But it was great fun - Apple provides food and drink for customers waining in line, and for us including a very nice lunch at a restaurant in our mall. I got to help a lady who was almost totally deaf with her phone, specialized service thru ATT, and got it all figured out and that felt really good. I am loving the Apple "culture" if you know what I mean.
Lisa, I thought of you as I drove out of work - has Siehara read Marley and Me? She might like it as it takes place largely in the Lehigh Valley.
After work I got a couple of great bargains. Goodwill here has opened a free standing BOOKSTORE. Yep. They put all of their best quality books in one place. I got 10 books (bindings absolutely new) for under $30 and will use these as part of my Christmas giving. Then I went to the Coach outlet store and got a gift for Sarah for Christmas. Get this. A Coach bag from the "real" boutique store (not one mfd. for the outlet) was 50% off, then 30% off on top of that. I love a great deal and REALLY loved that one!
Food wise today was a litle carby, but I am still steering away from meat products. They just aren't appealing to me. I had a mozzarella/tomato flatbread for lunch (more like a cracker base than bread), and just some low fat pepperjack tonight.
Take care everyone!
Today was a huge "launch" at Apple and I was in before 7 am. Our line began at 6 - the mall allows people in the parking lot at 3 am and they can line up outside the door at 6. And of course we had a line most of the day. But it was great fun - Apple provides food and drink for customers waining in line, and for us including a very nice lunch at a restaurant in our mall. I got to help a lady who was almost totally deaf with her phone, specialized service thru ATT, and got it all figured out and that felt really good. I am loving the Apple "culture" if you know what I mean.
Lisa, I thought of you as I drove out of work - has Siehara read Marley and Me? She might like it as it takes place largely in the Lehigh Valley.
After work I got a couple of great bargains. Goodwill here has opened a free standing BOOKSTORE. Yep. They put all of their best quality books in one place. I got 10 books (bindings absolutely new) for under $30 and will use these as part of my Christmas giving. Then I went to the Coach outlet store and got a gift for Sarah for Christmas. Get this. A Coach bag from the "real" boutique store (not one mfd. for the outlet) was 50% off, then 30% off on top of that. I love a great deal and REALLY loved that one!
Food wise today was a litle carby, but I am still steering away from meat products. They just aren't appealing to me. I had a mozzarella/tomato flatbread for lunch (more like a cracker base than bread), and just some low fat pepperjack tonight.
Take care everyone!
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