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Donnamarie
on 11/29/07 10:21 pm - NY
Topic: RE: What have I done to my child? - Looking or YOUR perspective

Hi Shelley, I know this is a late response but I just found this particular part of our forum, even after being on the OH site since 2005!! 

My 15 year old son weighs 285 pounds.  He loves his food but doesn't sneak it or hide it in his bedroom.  He has an enormous appetite and he is always hungry.  From July 2005 to July 2006 I lost 140 pounds and I taught him so many things about good eating.  He will check labels, choose protein over carbs and generally understands all about nutrition.  He also is not a junk food junkie, preferring "real" foods to processed ones.  He plays football from August - November, is on the wrestling team from November - March and plays baseball from March until July.  I'd say that's pretty active.  However, for whatever reason he can't seem to lose weight.  I feel much like you do, that I've really ruined him after being SMO myself for 16 years.  But his doctor basically said that it was up to him, he had the tools, he needed to put them in place.  Ha, like we knew how to do that, huh? I pray for a huge growth spurt. LOL  Right now he is 5'8" and the doc said  he will be at least 6'2".  On the plus side, he pretty much stays at this weight.  He is a big, solid boy.  I wish I could do for him what I did for myself, but I don't have that power.  It is forbidden for us to use the word fat in our house as well.  My son will actually ask for help, and then he'll get angry at me when I do help.  Go figure.  At this point provide good foods, that is all you can do.  They learn so much about health and good eating in school now, the tools are there.  Don't look too hard for the root of her eating problems.  Most kids are pretty well adjusted and just like the taste of food.  We don't always have to be "damaged" to be fat. Good luck with your little girl. Donna

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sadsushi
on 11/29/07 11:00 am - LA
Topic: RE: Great Video - Texas Children's Hospital in Houston
thanks ... that WAS a great video~

 kate~
LovieMadison
on 11/29/07 10:52 am - Ehrhardt, SC
Topic: Surgeons In South Carolina
Does anyone know is there are any surgeons in South Carolina that will do RNY or LapBand on a teenager?  I have a neice that is 15 soon will be 16 that weighs close to if not 300lbs.  She has been under a physicians care diet for about 6 months now but does not seem to be loosing much weight.  Her mother called some surgeons today and the staff at their office said it would be hard to find anyone to do this kind of sugery on a teen here in SC.  So if anyone knows of any surgeons in SC please let me know so I can forward this information to them.  I really feel Kalynn is severly depressed due to her weight and she goes through so much at school with friends.  I wish I could cast a bit of magic and make everything ok for her but we live in the real world and things dont always go the way we wish.  I love her very much and hate seeing her hurting especially at such a young age.  Brings back alot of memories for me. 
Liz Madison




Maggi K.
on 11/29/07 4:29 am - Royal Palm Beach, FL
Topic: RE: My 9yo is almost 100lbs overweight

I have a 12 year old daughter that weighs 180.  I try to say that a majority of it is muscle, which some is, but most of it is because she eats and eats.  I had a lapband put in a year ago and I have seen her grow since then.  I was heavy as a kid and she is following in my footsteps.  It scares me.  I see her suffering the same as I did.  Reading what you all wrote has made an impact on me.  I will try harder to help her make better eating decisions and exercise more.

Thanks!
Maggi



"Nothing is worth more than this day,"  Goethe
    
Jennifer B.
on 11/28/07 12:38 am - Lenoir, NC
Topic: RE: OH Events contest: where do YOU want us to come?
Hickory, NC!!!!!
*~*Jennifer*~*

 

God's Will done in God's time will never lack God's Supply!

 

 


    
Kristen T.
on 11/27/07 6:01 am - Lagrange, KY
Topic: RE: OH Events contest: where do YOU want us to come?

Cincinnati  Ohio or Louisville Kentucky

woot wooot

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kerdeeya
on 11/26/07 9:01 am - McAllen, TX
Topic: RE: OH Events contest: where do YOU want us to come?
The Rio Grande Valley! Specifically McAllen, TX
trichie
on 11/25/07 11:58 pm - Toccoa, GA
Topic: RE: What have I done to my child? - Looking or YOUR perspective
Hi Shelley, I am in the exact same situation as you. My daughter is almost 10 and weighs about 110 pounds. She really loves food and when I limit her to "healthy foods" she really gets mad about it. I feel like I am punishing her so I give in. She is a child and it is sad that she would even have to think about a diet. At 10 I was overweight but no one bothered to help me. I guess my parents just thought it was okay for me to be fat. Of course they are both average weight so they never knew what being fat does to a person. I have been there and I don't want my daughter to go through what I did. But at age 10 they do not realize how unhealthy it is or how unattractive it will be when they are teens. I always prayed I would have a little petite daughter who could wear anything she wanted to and never have to worry about fat. Instead I got two tiny sons and a daughter with the same eating problems I had. I even enrolled her at Curves. She has been going for 2 months and she has GAINED about 4 pounds. I really don't know what to do with out making her hate me in the process. If you find a good solution, please share with me.  Tina
DramaQueenz
on 11/23/07 7:43 am - Patriots Nation, MA
Topic: RE: What have I done to my child? - Looking or YOUR perspective
Oh, it reminds me of myself at that age. At that age I believe I was sneaking food in my room, and binge eating at night. I still was very popular at school, but I hated that my friends had all the cute "skinny girls clothes". Back then all the plus size clothes were SO UGLY! (Think Catherine's meets grandmother style)  Did you try getting her into sports? Ask her what sports she's interested in. You could find some soccer, volleyball, running, field hockey, ect. clubs in your area. That would be a great way for her to be active, and meet friends. She could also be an emotional eater. Trust me, your daughter's feelings got hurt when her step-mother told her that she was "too fat" to join in with her kids.  You could also cut out the soda, candy, cookies, etc. She can still eat them just in moderation as long as it fits in with her calorie intake. A nutritionist could also help... Best of luck!

DramaQueenz
on 11/23/07 7:34 am - Patriots Nation, MA
Topic: RE: I'm Home!!!!!
That's awesome that you're doing well. Welcome back...<3 Colie

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