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January 29, 2008, 3:51 pm PST

01/29 Extreme Weight with the Doctors

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I could indentify with Kevin and his problems.  I'm a 53 year old mom who is morbidly obese and have quite a few medical problems(ie: diabetes, high blood pressure, severe arthritis).  I've tried many different things and found that support of others seems to work the best.  Weight Watchers worked very well until I lost my job then there was no money to go there.  The weight slowly crept back on.  But I keep trying because I want a life.  It's very easy to let the depression get you down and food becomes your only friend, your only pleasure in life.  Currently I'm struggling...any suggestions??

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Do your homework and research!  That's what I did.  I joined a very active online forum www.obesityhelp.com and long story short, my WLS was 10/18.  I was at 305.  At my 3 week surgiversary last week I had lost 70 lbs.!  I'm LIVING LIFE for the first time in years, and it's GRAND.

 

You CAN do it, if you have the will and determination!

 

GOOD LUCK.
 
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January 30, 2008, 7:11 am PST

01/29 Extreme Weight with the Doctors

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I could indentify with Kevin and his problems.  I'm a 53 year old mom who is morbidly obese and have quite a few medical problems(ie: diabetes, high blood pressure, severe arthritis).  I've tried many different things and found that support of others seems to work the best.  Weight Watchers worked very well until I lost my job then there was no money to go there.  The weight slowly crept back on.  But I keep trying because I want a life.  It's very easy to let the depression get you down and food becomes your only friend, your only pleasure in life.  Currently I'm struggling...any suggestions??

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I used to weigh 263 pounds and I have lost 100 pounds the old fashion way - moderate diet and exercise.  The diet I followed was The Rosedale Diet.  You can look him up online or get his book from the library or buy it.  I know how hard it is - I've been there.  The depression and lonlieness still gets to me sometimes and food becomes my friend - but a "friend" that is not good for me.  I try to my best each day and not make unobtainable goals.  I only have today and I have to be good to myself just for today!  I can forgive myself if I mess up yesterday and I will worry about tomorrow - tomorrow.  Just remember that the number on a scale does NOT define who you are as a person, but your health is the most important thing.  You are valuable just because you are you.  For me, overeating has been an emotional issue, not really about the food.  A book I found helpful in figuring out myself is "Healing the Shame that Binds You" by Dr. Bradshaw.  Anyway, I wish the best of luck to you.  If you would like to email me, but address is Bilsanditis@aol.com 
 
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