Hi Beth, nice to meet you...I to am diabetic due to overeating. I denied it for sooo long even stopped taking my meds for a while...I only took them when i was dieting...dumb huh? The thing that turned me around was a friends friend lost a leg due to not taking his diabetes seriously. Now he is at risk of loosing is other foot. That could soooo easily be us hun. I dont want to lose my legs. I dont want to lose my kidneys. I dont want to lose my life. It sucks I know, I have been where you are for years. But now im scared...really scared. I decided no cake in the world is worth my limbs or my life. Feel free to email me anytime you want/need to. My blood sugar levels havent been over 150 in 3 weeks now....ive only been back on the diet 5 1/2 weeks. Not bad as far as im concerned. This isnt just about being fat, its about saving our [email protected]

Your not alone....
 

Hi Beth,
My name is Donna. I am also Type II, and unfortunately have been for yrs. Last yr lost 30# on SB. gained it all back this winter. Found out I was amemic. Went to the wrong docs who put me thru all kinds of test and meds were all wrong. Between that and the stress, the doughnuts were flyin'. Anyway, I'm back on SB 2wks tomorrow. It's been slow going but I'm not exercising as I also get winded and tire easy. I'm hoping after a few #s come off I'll feel more energetic. So stick with it. I usually chk the bd daily. I'm new and still finding my way around, but I'm here and would love to here from you.

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Happy Valentines Day!

Hope everyone's day is over filled with love. :)

Just got finished with my whole routine. Changing badages, cleaning the dressings and drains. Will be glad when that is all over.

Eating is not good. I am at everyone's mercy. Someone has brought food every night and I'm sure it is not all legal. Especially the desserts! ;)

I cooked bunches of legal stuff and hopefully next week we will get into that and back on track. I am having a problem with constipation (I Know TMI) and DH is at the store trying to get my something. I guess it is from the pain pills. I am slowly coming off those. He changed it to a lighter one since I was having bad headaches from the Percoset (sp). That is my only problem so I am doing good.

Cheryl, So sorry to hear about your DH. Hope the Welbutrin helps. I know you fell helpless, but hang in there. Just be there for her. I hope someone is there for you too.

Beth, glad to see you back. Try to get on the boards more, I think that really helps. One hour at a time.

Deb did you get my email? Not sure if it is working right yet.

I didn't take notes and can't remember much else to reply. Sorry. Sending :grouphug: and :) to everyone today.

Love Jackie

Good Saturday morning
 

Grrrrr. It's THAT day again!


I've been awfully busy this week, plu smy eating sticks--totally out of control. Jan. anf Feb. are the worst months for me every year--I just hate winter and am not a happy camper till it starts to warm up. Plus today is the day of the year that I despise about ALL others.

Jackie--I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well! My doc kept telling me I was way ahead of schedule after the hysterectomy--maybe this WOE makes us super healers!!!!! :lol: As good as you feel, don't overdo it. Give your body time to heal. And now I'm going to ask the question everyone wants to know but is too bashful to ask. . . are they PERKY???? :o I mean some good had to come out of this--right?

Deb--sorry to hear that you've been sick, but not surprised considering the running around you do. Maybe it is time for Lauren to get her DL so you can get a break!!!!!

Gator--One of the bad things about the MyDoom virus is that it sends mimic emails--telling you your computer is sending out infected emails when it is not. I've been getting them too even though my compter is clean. I run Mcafee and it has caught several infected emails for me. Most of it is coming from spammers. When I upped my spam protection the rate of mimics was reduced dramatically!

Monet--How are you doing? Is your weather as icky there as it is here?????

BOB--Glad to hear that your Doc knocked the snot out of you! :lol: Miss Belle wants to know if you will be her :) ? Even though I don't beleive in the holiday--she apparently does and has been unusually snuggly today.

Heart, SEF, Wood, JackieO--and everyone else--I hope you are having a good weekend!

TV and Beth--welcome back!

Gonna--just askw hatever you want to know. This is ahealpful board and we will e happy to answer any questions to help you with SB!

Have a great weekend everyone,
Susan

TV & Beth welcome back!
I started SB 7/2002.
I lost 35 pounds the first year. Then I started slacking off here and there. Not terrible, just breaded chicken, fried cheese sticks, popcorn that sort of stuff.
Then at Thanksgiving I started on the cookies, pies, stuffing. I went through to Xmas.. By New Years I was 115. I went from 203 to 115 in a month. I dug in and now I'm down to 208. I'm doing the Walk Away the Pounds every day. We can do it. Just stay legal one day no matter what. Do it again the next day. It will all come back to to you. You did it before, can do it again!


New folks abbreviations we use on the board:
OP= On Plan as in ate totally legal
DD= Dear daughter
DH = Dear hubby
DS = Dear son or Dear Sister?
MIL = Mother-in-law
FIL= Father-in-law
SIL=Sister-in-law
BIL-Brother-in-law
GS=Grandson
GD= Granddaughter
BF= Boy friend
GF= Girl friend
TOM = that time of the month
SB = Sugar Busters
HFS--Health Food Store
TM--Treadmill

WW = Whole wheat
WOE = Way of eating
SF= Sugar free
NSA = No Sugar Added
WATP = Walk Away The Pounds
WTG = Way To Go

Hi,

Several inches of snow in Dallas this morning and it knocked out the power. I hated to even get out of my nice warm bed knowing that it was going to be cold in the house. We always turn down the heat at night, so, it was 62 degrees inside. Also, I have waited until the last minute to start packing to leave for DD's tomorrow and I needed the power to wash, etc....you all know the drill. The power is now on but it did get down to 58 in the house before that happened. I am happily washing as I type and am now going back to packing.

GatorGal: Since I will be in transit tomorrow, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Jack-K: I bet you were exhausted after getting all cleaned up. I certainly feel your pain about the "Little Problem" you talked about. I don't understand why the doctors don't tell us more about the whole process with the pain pills. That was my major problem after my surgery last year. I started taking Correctol which helped. I was really thinking about going to the emergency room so you are smart to take care of things now.

Okay, off to pack for my big adventure.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL OF YOU!

Hello All:

A quick reply to keep myself in the groove....

JackK - I am so glad you are doing your exercises and sound great in your emails!!! Percocet, I agree- causing headache and tummy problem - hopefully you are drinking enough water???? You are one tough cookie - being able to do all and feel as good as you do! That is SO TERRIFIC!!!!

Rosalie - Hello!!!!!
Yellow and Trish - stay warm!!!!!

Fillise - you are so funny, I loved what you asked JackK - and I want to know the answer too! hahahaha

Hello to all the new posters!

Beth - Wishing you the strength to say no to those unhealthy things!!! They are so not worth the guilt, weight gain, and bad health and self image that comes with it....

Melf - Hello!!!!!!!

Rosalie - Hello!!!!!! Thank you for the Friday Funnies...

Cheryl - Glad that things are moving quickly to help your daughter!!! So scary, and such a worry for a mom....

Well, had a Partylite Candle Party today and my house is squeaky clean and now that ds is in the process of getting squeaky clean himself - we are going to head out to the mall, ich - it is wet and rainy, the mall is going to be horrendously packed - and get some much needed clothes for him...try and just not let any of the crowds and people get on my nerves, hehehe, not hard to do lately - wish the sun would just shine - would help me a lot :) But, I am going to see if Serene will go to mall too - maybe bring her dd and then I would have that calm person with me to keep me sane....

Bye y'all - Happy Valentines Day - Sabrina

Just catching up
 

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HiedeeHo All!

Did it again! Lost a long post, this time my own stupidity did it!

Yesterday was housecleaning day, although I did not get it all done. Did change bed, washing, dusting and made a crockpot of spaghetti sauce with sausage and meatballs. Today I've done very little. It's another miserable day and I feel it! Aside from sitting here for an hour reading and typing a post, watching ice skating and doing the newspaper puzzles I've done nothing! Oh! did I mention taking an hour's nap?

GATOR: Thanx for the virus info.

TRISH: Altho I've done pork and sauerkraut in the crockpot, I've never done a plain roast. Do you just season it and out it in? Do you add water or let it make it's own moisture? We've had frost but no sleet!

LDBLOND: Can feel your pain! Hope it's better soon as we both know there are tolerable levels. Only $30? I never get out of Sam's for less than100!

TV: Good to see you posting! Sometimes we have to "shop" around for a doctor that is on our wavelength. Now that you seem to have found yours time to get back on the wagon. One of the things that helps me the most is coming here. So keep posting.

YELLOW: I know all about partying, but I might have to have some down time. As a good Girl Scout, I'm always prepared! Getting nearer and nearer isn't it?

TRANQUIL: I'm always saying, weatherwise "I live in Louisiana, what can you expect?" One the AC is on the next the furnace!

GONNAB: Welcome. Ask away! Even the questions we've seen over and over sometimes have new answers because someone has found another way to cope or new products come out. So questions are good!

JACKK: The doctor must consider you a poster girl for this operation! You will undoubtedly feel more comfortable when the drains are all out. Your positive attitude will do wonders! Look have you have inspired us! Thank you.

CHERYL: Good thoughts and prayers still going your way. Hope the Wellbutrin works. Years ago it helped me.

ROSALIE: Friday or any day we look forward to your posts! I will have to see if I can find those Heritage Os, although they sound dangerous too. I love crunchy!

HEART: You deserve to feel good about the exercise class. Maybe you'll make your own tape!

BETH: We have all stumbled at one time or another, we beat ourselves up and then move on. Hopefully it's time for you to do the same. You know how you felt at a lighter weight and how you feel now. You have to do it for yourself and your kids. Why did you stop taking the meds? Could be another reason why you're not feeling as you should. To me the thing that helps best is coming here. You gripe in your posts and then read how others are coping and somehow it's a little easier to cope yourself . I can't look at the big picture of losing 100# but I can look at the short term and think positive for a day. Don't give up. I did and it's a case of starting over to lose 40# I had already lost once! So I speak from experience.

V: Thanks for sharing. It makes us all think!

DONNA: Don't think I ever welcomed you to this wonderful board. Looks like you are another example of getting the right doctor, about losing and then straying. There are a lots of strays here. When we we stop being our own worst enemy? Seems like you're on the right track now.

FILLISE: I'm surprised at you! Asking such a personal question! Whoever thought someone would ask about boobs on this board? I never.................well maybe once or twice. Psst! Come closer so I don't have to shout.......I wonder if they are? By the way, we all love you!

BOB: You don't know how disappointed I am to not be able to meet you. I love your sense of humor and teasing attitude. You will be missed. I feel bad for Deb as it sort of leaves her in the lurch. Are you sure you can't see your way clear to come? I think you were looking forward to doing a little partying! Thanx for the jokes.

Take care all,

Shirley

Hi,

Sef: I know all about being prepared....I have spent several days preparing my "stuff to do, in case" and 1 day packing. Trish will be happy to hear that I did take out several items and I am sure my daughter will help with more. I am so looking forward to seeing you. I am bringing knitting. Was it crochet that you like to do?

Tranquil: It was getting rather chilly until the power decided to come back on and stay on. I have been toasty all day and staying warm running back and forth washing and packing.

I'd better see what my Valentine is doing.

Hey buds!

I just got back from a parade. It was COLD! I'm so glad to be home in my warm p.j.s!

JACK-K: GIRL!!!!!! I'm so happy to see you on the board! I can't believe that you are feeling so good! I thought you would have been in more pain. I know what you mean about those drains...they are a pain. When I had my boobs reduced I had to have one in my left boob because of the blood clot. I'm sorry that I didn't get to send you an e-card but I was on the board too late and you wouldn't have received it! I'm glad you liked the flowers - I thought the picture of them was beautiful! I tell you what...my friend that I told you about had some beautiful wigs. They looked like her real hair! It was so neat. The only thing she complained about was that they were hot. But, maybe in Kentucky it won't be so bad! Yeah...I know....I forgot again to send you her e-mail address! I suck!

Well, I just wanted to say hello! Hello to you all! I hope to be on the board more this week!

Missy

Good Sunday Morning Everyone:wave:

I'm going to be apologizing again and again for not being able to get on the board as usual, but it's just something I can't avoid happening at this time, there's just so much going on at this time I can't keep up with life in general.

I am still sick and it seems I've taken a step backwards when I thought I was getting better. I haven't slept well in 2 nights. Friday/Sat because of MICHAEL and having to get him ready for his trip and take them to the airport in the morning and last night I just couldn't sleep and trust me, I was exhausted! I was dopey in the morning that no amount of coffee could wake me up. I wanted to go to sleep so bad but had to take LAUREN to the library and then get her at the gym and knew if I fell asleep that I probably wouldn't wake up. I did get in a nap for about 2 hours around 5:30pm but it didn't help much and I figured I'd sleep like a dead woman last night:nono: I don't know what the problem was, but I'm so tired right now I can't even see straight!

I still have papers to fill out for MICHAEL that must be posted by tomorrow, but luckily there's no PO tomorrow so I have an extra day - BUT, I've set them aside and now don't even know where they are and what I have to do. I also have to find new car insurance, mine is having to be paid tomorrow and it just keeps going up and up - $760 for 6 months coverage - outrageous! I still have parents to find for the IB testing, need 7 more I think, but that's not til next week as I've got this week covered, so just have to make follow-up calls to remind them to be there. House is getting worse by the day, I don't even want to look at the piles of crap all over the place - I'm so disgusted!

I don't even want to mention about the get together - I'm very depressed and my eating has shown this. I've gained so much weight you all have no idea and yes, I've packed on pounds the last few days. I haven't eaten 1 nutritious item, the MnM's, an entire funsize bag, 6 kitkat bars, 2 ice creams from Mc Donalds IN THE SAME DAY and a follow up the next, I can go on. This has so thrown me for a loop at the last second and with all the other crap going on, just not something I needed at this time.

My brain is in a fog and I just don't know which way to turn at this time. Even my Ebay is taking a back seat and this is money I really need to make. I have nothing listed at the moment and need to try and work on that as well.

So, my life is for S:censored:T right now and I really have nothing worthwhile to say, it's all just way too much for me to handle right now and I just hope you all understand. Nothing would be better for me than to get on the board daily as I have always done, but right now, at least through this week and next, I can only see myself finding time to pop in at whatever opportunity I have to say hello.

Okay, I'm sure coming on the board you sure didn't want to see my moaning and *****ing, but that's what's going on, and again, it's not that I don't want to be on here, just right now, it seems I need a break. The hours I spend on the board as I usually have for the past 4 years (almost) I need those hours to attend to other things at this time - I know there's a light at the end of the tunnel, but it seems right now it's a pin hole that I just can't make out at this time

{{{HUGS}}}

Debbie