Well, I am appalled at how a doctor, who YOU HAVE TO PAY, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY , can treat you that way, all I can say is check with friends & neighbours & see if they know a good doctor. My doctor uses my weight as a cause for lots of problems I have/have had but blurred vision????? You ought to write a formal letter of complaint to the surgery, putting it down in writing will help, then decide whether to post it. I don't know how things work in the US but if you, God forbid, do have an illness and they failed to diagnose it they could be in big trouble.
Catherine, keep it up, you are someone who inspires us all, and we miss you.
Nancy, thanks for the compliment, I had to have make-up on for a photo, I'm spotty and blotchy with piggy eyes, so I need something to make me look better in photos!
Sandrea, WE HAVE TO SPEAK OUT!!! I went on a confidence building course, it helped me a bit, but in your situation I would have made a bit of a scene,"Is there a problem?" "Excuse me, why are you ignoring me? Its very hurtful to be ignored!" said loudly would have made them feel bad and look bad, they need a slap!!! As does Tasha's doctor.
I'm feeling pretty stressed, my boys are constantly fighting and throwing things when the older one gets home, I try to play games, read to them, etc. But it isn't working, I had a couple of gin & slimline tonics last night which led to some(2 packs) crisps (potato chips) I feel asahamed and a failure.
Congrats on the nsvs, its lovely fitting into smaller clothes.
Got to go now and get my exercises done.
xxxsharon
Tasha~ I am sorry for your encounter with that dreadfull doctor, I agree with all the girls, and I wish you much luck in finding a new non descriminatory DR. I really like How Thinthinker checks ahead up fronT.... Take Care.. Things will get better, hon,
Alright, now that I've read everything here and got caught up (although I'm sure we'll be on to a new thread soon, probably before I finish typing this! ), hello to everyone!
Catherine, it is GREAT to have you back. Yes, you are inspiring, and yes, you are hard-working and kind, but I think your way with words especially makes your posts truly special, and I miss them when you're not here! I, like many others, cannot WAIT to read your book!
Tasha--Like everyone else, all I can say at this point is to find a new doctor because such treatment is downright unacceptable (and make sure he knows it!).
Andrea--I'm sorry you felt so ignored. I felt that way in some of the gyms I visited back when I was shopping for a gym membership. A few were very warm and welcoming and willing to help, whereas the others only seemed to be interested in elitely fit, ya know? God forbid someone try to BECOME fit rather than already BE fit
Kayley--congrats on the 24s! There came a point in my weight gain where I finally just flat out REFUSED to buy any bigger sizes, so I had to either lose weight or go naked--hehe, seems to have worked so far I was 310 pounds and in a size 22, and almost ALL of those 22s were snug, but I crammed myself into them every day anyway. Now I am in a comfortable 22, and I'm hoping that by the time I reach 250, I'll maybe even move down a size (I hope, I hope, I hope!).
2LosinIt--dude, you lost that 1.5! Clothing DEFINITELY makes a difference! Also, had you had anything to eat or drink? That would make a difference, too. I can weigh up to 2 pounds different just by changing my clothes, so I always take my "official" weight each week when I am either completely naked or only wearing underwear and a tiny tank top (not that anybody needed to picture me in either state, but it keeps me thining my weights are more consistent)
Brenda--WOOHOO, way to rock the jeans! I just LOVE a good sale (especially since trendy plus-sized clothing can be so outrageously expensive!). Be sure to let us know how your testing goes!
As for me, my scale at home yesterday morning said I stayed the same, but the scale at TOPS last night said I lost 1.5 pounds I think it may have had something to do with the fact that the night before, I ate a bag of teriyaki beef jerky (sodium city!), and then I probably flushed a lot of that out with water during the day yesterday.
Oooh, and I went and picked up my new glasses yesterday! I don't think I have ever been so excited about glasses before, but I really took my time last weekend trying LOTS of different frames. I wear contacts, but I wear them WAY too much (supposed to take them out every night and change them every 2 weeks, but I wear mine 24/7--even while sleeping--and only change them about every 1-2 months ), so I figured if I got a pair of glasses I REALLY liked, maybe I would wear them more often. I really like them
Tasha ~ Please go to someone else and have that checked out!!!!! And if there IS something wrong, by all means make the pay! I know we can't all walk in to the office with you, but girl, if you want letters to back you up, just give us a holler!! NO ONE should get away with this!
What a long night! I hated being hooked up to that thing! If I have this and have to sleep with the CPAC machine it is going to take a LONG time to get used to it! Although if it makes me feel better...... I was talking to someone who was diagnosed a month ago and he has never felt better. He is now full speed ahead in his weight loss journey as he now has ENERGY! Man, what I would give to wake up with ENERGY!!
Christine ~Thanks for explaining to the group that if they even "think" this could be a problem, they should talk to someone.
I went to my doc and wanted blood tests etc because I was doing everything right (eating the proper foods, losing 50lbs, exercising) and still wake up everyday just as tired ( sometimes worse) than the night before! He immediately sent in a referral for a sleep study. Not only can this make you feel tired and disrupt your sleep but your body doesn't get the oxygen it needs to thrive. People that are overweight have enough health issues that we may have to deal with but this is one that we CAN do something about while we are losing the weight!
Well, I took today off work to clean. The basement needs a good old fashioned spit and polish today and my sis is coming for the night tonight to get our "stuff" together. We are attending a big scrapbooking retreat next weekend and we have certain things that we have to get ready for our layouts! Anyone out there an avid scrapbooker??? I love it but never have enough time That is why I like going away on these weekends 18 straight hours to devote to my passion!
Jilly ~ I also have a weakness for beef jerky!! I had to start making my own to cut back on the sodium
I have chatted long enough. Hope everyone has a great day!!
BRENDA~ How did you sleep last night? and how do you feel today?.. ohhhh. the dreaded cleanin of the basement, man isnt it something how easy it is to store TOOO MANY things .... Scrapbooking, My Mother and a Friend do it all the time,,, the have boooocooos of stuff....... they simply love it..
Tasha – I was SO angry when I read your post that I wanted to wait until I had a little time to cool down before I answered. I still don’t know how to respond to your post without getting all hot under the collar. I cannot BELIEVE that a so-called professional would treat someone this way. He is basically opening himself up to litigation if there is actually something wrong. I can understand that he may want to suggest that it could POSSIBLY be due to your weight, but still wanting to do tests to count out any other possible cause. I am simply stunned that he would brush you off so carelessly. I truly hope that you find another doctor you can trust, who will do the necessary tests to either ease your mind or set you on the right track for treatment. I agree with the others who have said that you must get over this ……. I don’t even know what to call him so that you all don’t see what a foul mouth I can have at times … and find yourself another doctor. You can’t let these symptoms go unchecked. I am SO thankful that you have such a wonderfully supportive husband who will help you with this. And most certainly, please remember that we are hear to listen and offer support and advice where we can. I wish I was with you so I could give you a great big hug … and that “doctor” a great big kick in the ‘you know where’.
I shouldn’t be so surprised at such an uncaring doctor. Mine didn’t do anything anywhere near as bad, but she has certainly done NOTHING to encourage my weight loss, or even to acknowledge my efforts. The only thing she has ever really said is an apathetic ‘good’ when she was writing my 150lb (or other quite high amount) loss down and then when she was checking my blood pressure she asked what I planned on doing about the loose skin on my arms. Great! That is all she was concerned/interested about. Luckily she was on holiday the last time I needed to get blood work done, so I saw a gentleman who worked with her. He was MUCH more complimentary about my efforts and made me feel a little more valued. I certainly know who I will be going to see next time.
Well… once again, it is Friday evening and I am VERY glad that another working week is over. I am getting much more settled in the classroom with the younger kids and I am beginning to feel as though I have a vague idea of where I am heading with them. I am getting a lot of compliments from parents about how well their child is going already, which is always great to hear. Some are saying that it is wonderful that their child actually wants to come to school now, which I love, because my main aim is to make the kids happy to be there. After that, learning can’t help but happen. I truly believe that a happy kid will act like a sponge and just absorb SO much more than an unhappy one.
The weight went up quite a bit over the first days of TOM, but is hopefully on the way down again now. I truly hope that I can come to grips with this weight rise once a month. At the moment, even though I know there is a cause for it, it still depresses me. I just want to get to my target weight SO much and it is so close to my grasp, if only my periods didn’t hinder it so much. I am beginning to wish that I had just stayed on the contraceptive needle for 6 more months, until I was at target. It was much easier when I wasn’t having a period. The side affects of the needle weren’t great, but I’m not sure which is worse.
I’m not sure if I have mentioned that I am hoping to enter a Slimmer of the Year competition that one of our Aussie magazines runs. That is why I am so determined to get to my target weight before my birthday. The comp is soon after that I think. I could probably enter it at my current weight, but I would just like to be at a ‘healthy’ weight for then. Fingers crossed huh?
I am going to post this rather long message, then go back and read to post other personal responses. I just wanted to get Tasha’s post done while I could, as it really struck a nerve with me. Mind you, a couple of other posts have done that as well, so you may be hearing a LOT from me tonight and tomorrow.
Hey Crock
I am not too sleepy today but I didn't sleep very well. I have SO much scrapbooking stuff in my basement it is scarey! I wouldn't want to put a dollar amount on it, I am sure Steve would leave me if he knew *L*
Well I am off to make "cheeseburger" omelets for breakfast!! I love South Beach!!! *L* They are literally ground lean beef, cheese and salsa inside of an omelet Crock and Kayley and anyone else trying low carb, these are awesome!! *L*
Crock--the only slider type thing I know of is for WW Points, not just calories. I don't think you would need any sort of slider for calories since it's usually on the container, and there's no math to do. I just keep track of all my calories in Fitday.com with a free account
I'm not even reading yet but I HAVE to share my exciting news with you all. Look at my tracker! I got on the scale this morning and triple checked the results to make sure--but I've now lost 101 lbs. I'm so excited and you are the first people I'm telling. I'll be back after I take my dogs out and stuff.
, can treat you that way, all I can say is check with friends & neighbours & see if they know a good doctor. My doctor uses my weight as a cause for lots of problems I have/have had but blurred vision????? You ought to write a formal letter of complaint to the surgery, putting it down in writing will help, then decide whether to post it. I don't know how things work in the US but if you, God forbid, do have an illness and they failed to diagnose it they could be in big trouble.
As does Tasha's doctor.
), hello to everyone!
I was 310 pounds and in a size 22, and almost ALL of those 22s were snug, but I crammed myself into them every day anyway. Now I am in a comfortable 22, and I'm hoping that by the time I reach 250, I'll maybe even move down a size (I hope, I hope, I hope!).
), so I figured if I got a pair of glasses I REALLY liked, maybe I would wear them more often. I really like them 
to Robwen!
… and find yourself another doctor. You can’t let these symptoms go unchecked. I am SO thankful that you have such a wonderfully supportive husband who will help you with this. And most certainly, please remember that we are hear to listen and offer support and advice where we can. I wish I was with you so I could give you a great big hug
Look at my tracker! 
I'm so excited and you are the first people I'm telling. I'll be back after I take my dogs out and stuff. 
