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08-24-2007, 11:38 AM
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update-MD cahnged my Diovan to the one w/out added fluid pill-we will see if this helps
anyone else have these issues (see my prev post to asgerd)
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08-24-2007, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Embassy Embroidery  This was the best thing that could sum up how Ive been feeling for the past ten years since my weight gain from 125-220.
"I feel like my body is an obsession now. "
Does everyone else who is overweight go through the same things? All I do is look at every other girl and say I wish I had that body or that body, ect.... | i do that a lot. i pick myself apart too. losing weight isnt enough for me anymore. now i want a nose job, tummy tuck, brow lift, microderm abrasion to get rid of any freckles i have. im so disgusted by what i let myself become and now that ive started the weight loss battle it just isnt enough because ive convinced myself im disgusting.
its become even more obsessive where i was weighing myself up to 10 times a day. thankfully i have tried to keep that to a minimum. although everytime i use the bathroom i still find myself on that scale.
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08-24-2007, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Asgerd You have me thinking about this phenom, because I'm going through this right now. I'm so used to two things:
1. Most men (married and unmarried) were indifferent to my existence - and I got used to it
2. Strangers (of both sexes) who were either indifferent or hostile
And I was perfectly happy with the arrangement. I didn't lose weight to be liked or even to start dating again. I lost weight because after years of trying, and suffering from years of cystic and hormonal problems, I was FINALLY diagnosed with PCOS, and am currently under treatment. 
Now, everyone wants to chat or be my friend. I feel like I am standing outside myself watching people treat me MUCH nicer than even a year ago. The strangest experiences are with the men, especially single men I work with. Where before they were professional or indifferent, they're all friendly and personal now. And I'm beginning to learn to behave differently.
It is so fascinating. Obviously, I'm not the only one who experiences this.
I wonder: is there a psychologist or sociologist who has described this behavior and can put it to practical use for those of us going through it?
I mean, I've spent most of my adult life shy and ignored. How do I adjust? |
ive had the same happen to me. made me realize how much i love my boyfriend and how shallow the rest of the world is. i lost weight to make myself happy. nobody else! | |
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08-24-2007, 04:11 PM
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"ive had the same happen to me. made me realize how much i love my boyfriend and how shallow the rest of the world is. i lost weight to make myself happy. nobody else!" you go girl!!
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08-28-2007, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by CystaK Asgerd-how long have you been on Spiro? I noticed n your med list you are also on hyzaar-i am on Diovan for BP/heart palps and was recently told my testosterone was high and was put on Spiro-It has bottomed out both my BP and I have also had my sugar drop-sweaty/heart racing, etc-(I am also on met) I was just wandering have you had any problems being on all of your meds??? | Hey, Cystak, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I've been so busy with work I haven't been able to keep up with the cysters. To answer your questions: Yes and No.
Other BP meds didn't work for me, but Spiro has been very effective. So effective that I have low BP issues like dizziness. I haven't had to deal with palps, but oddly enough the Spiro has been ineffective with my testosterone levels. And now I'm losing my thick head of hair.
It's weird how the medications affect us differently.
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The doctor examined my lab results, quietly flipping through page after page. He sighed, closed the file, placed it on the table and then looked up at me over his glasses and said, "You just dodged a bullet."
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08-28-2007, 02:03 AM
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asgerd-the cahnge has def helped my bp-I now take reg diovan (w/out HCTZ) and spiro-and I can tol them well-I am now getting the 3 pills of Spiro per day in without passing out!-My BP was dropping to 90s/70s with the other Diovan and just 1-2 spiro-the spiro was having a very synergistic effect when mixed with the HCTZ! Thanks for your answer!
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I guess I need to check the abr page because I do no know what the IR diet is! | |
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Another weightloss update.... down 30lbs!!
Me at 196
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Me at 185 
and me at 158!
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wow, nicky, you look awesome! I love the cute blue dress!
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Thanks everyone for the inspiration and great ideas...you guys all look awesome!
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09-11-2007, 12:53 PM
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Nicky, you look great!!! Congrats! Are you done now or do you plan to keep losing?
I'm just so stoked for ya!
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DD- 6 months now!
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Getting back to 155 by 9-23-08
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Vanessa... I'd like to lose another 30-35lbs. That would bring me to 120something. I am short, only 5' 1/2" so its a realistic goal for me! But... at the same time, I don't want to be too "skinny"... I love my booty and curves! So, I'm just going to keep losing until I'm happy  How is your weight loss going?! Looks like you' re soooo close to goal
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Oh wow! Great pictures! You look AMAZING!
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Currently on Yasmin, Apple Cider Vinegar+Cinnamon+Green Tea Suplements and the IR Diet.
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Thanks Nicky! Slow and steady over here, which is how I like it. Yeah, goal is just around the corner but I'm not 100% sure what's it's going to look like or if I'll be happy with it. We'll see.
I love curves too and am happy to have them- except in the booty area...  Even at 245 somehow my butt was flat. At least from the front I've got them.
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Wow, everyone is such an inspiration! I am at my heaviest ever....235 lbs. I was 125 when I got married 13 years ago...and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't feel sorry for my DH...this isn't what he married!!!
Well, I finally realized that I need to take control of my health, and am headed down the right path! I haven't started to "diet" yet, because I want to see my bloodwork results (I have a feeling there are some insulin issues, combined with not enough thyroid meds, but we'll see) but I have simply started watching portion control.
Hope to join some of you cysters soon on the path to a skinnier me!
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