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Topic: V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!!!!!!!!
I am just so ecstatic right now, I thought I would share it with all of you!
I saw my doctor and found that I had gained 10 lbs after my recent 6 day hospital stay. (obviously, that is not the reason why I am so ecstatic!
)
I understood how and why it happened, (eating and minimal movement) but I was still rather disappointed. To cheer myself up, I went to Fashion Bug to buy myself this long black dress I had been eyeing for quite some time. I grabbed my usual size, 3x, and went into the dressing room to try it on. It was TOO BIG!!!!!!!! Even after my 10 lb weight gain, the 3x dress was too big!!!
I bought the dress (they didn't have a 2x and I can get this one tailored) and left the store happy as a clam!
You all have been there for me through my struggles, so I just thought I would share my rare moments of joy with you too.
Take care, all of you, and God bless!
I saw my doctor and found that I had gained 10 lbs after my recent 6 day hospital stay. (obviously, that is not the reason why I am so ecstatic!
)I understood how and why it happened, (eating and minimal movement) but I was still rather disappointed. To cheer myself up, I went to Fashion Bug to buy myself this long black dress I had been eyeing for quite some time. I grabbed my usual size, 3x, and went into the dressing room to try it on. It was TOO BIG!!!!!!!! Even after my 10 lb weight gain, the 3x dress was too big!!!
I bought the dress (they didn't have a 2x and I can get this one tailored) and left the store happy as a clam!
You all have been there for me through my struggles, so I just thought I would share my rare moments of joy with you too.
Take care, all of you, and God bless!
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
Topic: Any Mental Health Provider in Seattle taking MEDICARE?
I have hit a roadblock, my Bariatric Team is asking that I get a therapist before getting my approval. The problem: I am on Medicare & CANNOT find any therapists who will accept NEW patients with only Medicare.
I have called OVER THIRTY groups, and have come up with the same answers, so if someone is familliar with the Area (Seattle, WA - South Puget Sound) and can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Only other alternative is dropping out of the UW Program, and getting a Medicare HMO Program (UW won't take the HMO) and going to a different program, altogether. Anyone familiar with Evercare?
Thanks! Brenda : )~
I have called OVER THIRTY groups, and have come up with the same answers, so if someone is familliar with the Area (Seattle, WA - South Puget Sound) and can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Only other alternative is dropping out of the UW Program, and getting a Medicare HMO Program (UW won't take the HMO) and going to a different program, altogether. Anyone familiar with Evercare?
Thanks! Brenda : )~
Topic: RE: Four Months Sober Today
I am a Christian as well. Problem is the Celebrate Recovery meetings conflicted with my outpatient treatment program. I am happy in AA, and find it a great mission field.
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: Four Months Sober Today
i am at about 4 months too..... it was celebrate recovery that helped me its a christ based recovery program.... i have found god...healing...happiness.....love but most of all im free of the alcohol demons.
Topic: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza-Reyes
I was just posting this because I've had more people than I thought, write me and let me know how much their sorry and how they are praying. My momma is one of the nicest people out there, I wish that we can individually meet each and every person on this website that are planning on going to Dr. Almanza. I wish I could take you guys through a normal day in my life now that everything has messed up in my life. Going through my last summer as a high school student. I can't have fun... I won't have fun. I want justice to be served!!! I want to save someone's life. Please this is NO JOKE!! I wake up everyday and I think and pray about anybody who's in or going into surgery with Dr. Almanza... I pray for you guys. I don't even know you guys. My mom has been in ICU on a ventilator for 7 days now... my best friend... I can't go see her whenever I want to anymore... visiting hours are precise. My mom won't be able to see the 17th Anniversary of me arriving in this world, because she's too busy going through something that shouldn't have ever happened!!! DOCTORS MAKE MISTAKES... BUT WHAT KIND OF DOCTOR MAKES MISTAKES OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.. Yes, you might have had a WONDERFUL experience... but listen to the stories people.. just because you were lucky DOES NOT mean that everybody else was. There are many people around the United States and Canada that are dealing with their friends and/or family members DYING with deadly infections, holes in stomachs, esophagus, etc. You guys keep telling your friends to go.... and eventually, you are going to go through what me and my family and plenty other families are going through right now. I'm not trying to harsh Dr. Almanza's "mellow".... I am truly, honestly, and dedicative to preventing as many people from going to this doctor as possible. Please spend the extra money and getting done by someone who is, not only cheap and kind, but dedicated to helping you. Not a doctor who is just going to WHAM BAM over and never see you post-op (to many people). Please PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..... I am not doing this to get back at Dr. Almanza or anybody that is working over there just because they've done this to my momma. I am doing this to prevent YOU from ever going through something like this. It IS NOT FUN.
Love always and forever,
Miranda
Love always and forever,
Miranda
Topic: RE: Grateful Post..
Hey Ramon.. checking in on you to make sure your are okay?
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: RE: Home from hospital........thanx everyone!
Welcome home Miss Kitty.. hope you are feeling more of your 'ole self (or a even more awesome new self) real soon. Glad that you were able to get the care you needed and hope that the medicine and support over time helps you.
~hugss~
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: Home from hospital........thanx everyone!
Thank you, everyone, for your support and prayers.
I was in a psychiatric hospital about an hour and a half away from my home. I was there almost a week. I came home yesterday. I was put on a new medication called Invega. It seems ok, although my problems still exist. That's the problem with going away for a while. You are so well taken care of, that it is often hard to come back to your normal life. I am trying to find new coping skills, as well as trying to find a good support group in my area.
I have found all of you to be a great support group as well!
Thanks again for all your support and prayers. I really do appreciate it. Take care and God bless.
I was in a psychiatric hospital about an hour and a half away from my home. I was there almost a week. I came home yesterday. I was put on a new medication called Invega. It seems ok, although my problems still exist. That's the problem with going away for a while. You are so well taken care of, that it is often hard to come back to your normal life. I am trying to find new coping skills, as well as trying to find a good support group in my area.
I have found all of you to be a great support group as well!
Thanks again for all your support and prayers. I really do appreciate it. Take care and God bless.
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
Topic: RE: Miss Kitty.. hospitalized
Thank you so much for your care and concern. Yes, it is the very same Miss Kitty. I am sending most every board I post on an update. I was put on a new medication which I hope will help. But care and support from people like you help way better than any meds! Thanks again. I really do appreciate it. Take care and God bless!
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
Topic: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
05/31 REFLECTIONS FOR THE DAY
Giving love is a fulfillment in itself. It must not matter whether love is returned or not. If I give love only to get a response on my terms, my love is cancelled out by my motives. If I have the capacity to give love, then any return I get for it is a special bonus. It is through giving love, freely and without expectation of return, that we find ourselves and build ourselves spiritually. HAVE I BEGUN TO BELIEVE, IN THE WORDS OF GOETHE, THAT "LOVE DOES NOT DOMINATE; IT CULTIVATES..."?
TODAY I PRAY
May I, the inveterate people-pleaser and approval-seeker, know that the only real love does not ask for love back. May God be patient as I try to practice this prinicple. May I rid myself of pride that throws itself in the way of love. May I discard my silly cat-and-mouse games that have no place in real love.
TODAY IL WILL REMEMBER
I will not give love to get love.
Giving love is a fulfillment in itself. It must not matter whether love is returned or not. If I give love only to get a response on my terms, my love is cancelled out by my motives. If I have the capacity to give love, then any return I get for it is a special bonus. It is through giving love, freely and without expectation of return, that we find ourselves and build ourselves spiritually. HAVE I BEGUN TO BELIEVE, IN THE WORDS OF GOETHE, THAT "LOVE DOES NOT DOMINATE; IT CULTIVATES..."?
TODAY I PRAY
May I, the inveterate people-pleaser and approval-seeker, know that the only real love does not ask for love back. May God be patient as I try to practice this prinicple. May I rid myself of pride that throws itself in the way of love. May I discard my silly cat-and-mouse games that have no place in real love.
TODAY IL WILL REMEMBER
I will not give love to get love.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
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