Martha Parker-mcneal

all of us are different. I can remember comparing myself and my weight loss to others in my group and always feeling I was not enough. I finally figured out that I was just a slow loser. some folks lose fast and I must admit I resented that for a time. however. my sponsor reminded me of the story of the turtle and the rabbit. the slow turtle did win and so will you. if you are doing what they tell you to do you are all right. remember that if you had not had the surgery you would probably be up to 375. just do the next right thing and it will work out for you. we are here when you need to talk

glad you are on your way. will be looking forward to updates.

all of us are different. I can remember comparing myself and my weight loss to others in my group and always feeling I was not enough. I finally figured out that I was just a slow loser. some folks lose fast and I must admit I resented that for a time. however. my sponsor reminded me of the story of the turtle and the rabbit. the slow turtle did win and so will you. if you are doing what they tell you to do you are all right. remember that if you had not had the surgery you would probably be up to 375. just do the next right thing and it will work out for you. we are here when you need to talk

all of us are different. I can remember comparing myself and my weight loss to others in my group and always feeling I was not enough. I finally figured out that I was just a slow loser. some folks lose fast and I must admit I resented that for a time. however. my sponsor reminded me of the story of the turtle and the rabbit. the slow turtle did win and so will you. if you are doing what they tell you to do you are all right. remember that if you had not had the surgery you would probably be up to 375. just do the next right thing and it will work out for you. we are here when you need to talk

all of us are different. I can remember comparing myself and my weight loss to others in my group and always feeling I was not enough. I finally figured out that I was just a slow loser. some folks lose fast and I must admit I resented that for a time. however. my sponsor reminded me of the story of the turtle and the rabbit. the slow turtle did win and so will you. if you are doing what they tell you to do you are all right. remember that if you had not had the surgery you would probably be up to 375. just do the next right thing and it will work out for you. we are here when you need to talk

you may have pulled a muscle. you did not mention if you have started exercising. sometimes with the lack of activity our muscles are weak and when we start exercising they are easily damaged temp. also be sure you are getting your Protein ( for your muscles) and taking all your Vitamins. good luck to you

I just keep sipping on Water. have used sugar free hard candy at places where I could not have my water but cant do too many of them as they cause gastric problems ugh

I just keep sipping on Water. have used sugar free hard candy at places where I could not have my water but cant do too many of them as they cause gastric problems ugh

when the gas pains start remember to walk drink your Water and heat helped me so got a heating pad.

glad it is over for you. best of luck for the next few days. it wont be long now til you start feeling great

you may have pulled a muscle. you did not mention if you have started exercising. sometimes with the lack of activity our muscles are weak and when we start exercising they are easily damaged temp. also be sure you are getting your Protein ( for your muscles) and taking all your Vitamins. good luck to you

it really worked for me. I am 13 years out and had never had a regain until my sister died last year. I gained 20 lbs and wanted to stop the gain before it got too much to handle. I used it just before thanksgiving. I did the 5 days and then went back to the basics of 64 oz Water ( or Decaf tea or crystal light) no drinking 30min before during or 30 min after. 65-80 grams Protein 30=45 grams carbs and no sugar or flour. I have lost 18 lbs over the holidays with Christmas day and new years day off ( I ate what all the family ate just tiny portions.) I love love love potatoes so allow myself a pot ( 2 fingerlings or tiny reds or a half a small sweet pot) twice per week. I don't do bread or Pasta or rice as I have not found a substitute I think tastes good. I am back to food rather than shakes except when I am traveling and cant stop long or find a place where I can eat. I have about 6 or 7 fast food places where I know I can get a good healthy meal ( most will give you the meat and no the bread) any restaurant will do as I know what I can select and do fine with at least two portions and sometimes three to bring home. I hope this helps you best of luck

some insurances will pay and some wont even with documentation of rashes etc. check out your company for the true facts and what is needed to get it approved.

hang in there there will be many more days like this along the way. try to keep busy to keep your mind off the worry and remember you did exactly right in reaching out. we are all in this together

don't push it. you will start to feel more later on in the journey. solid foods will help you feel full. liquids and pureed foods are slider foods and go thro quickly so you don't get the sensation of fullness but still can dump if you swallow too much too quickly.

your body has gone thro a shock. it is normal just ride thro it. in the end you will not regret the surgery

I have had several folks in my support group with this and it was acid. please call your dr as you do not need to suffer and sure don't want to get ulcers.

your body has gone thro a shock. it is normal just ride thro it. in the end you will not regret the surgery

I have heard that it can happen for the first two months( use a back up plan during this time) but after that if you are taking them and don't miss any there is only a one percent chance of failure. you might want to talk to you obgyn or the nurse to verify this. good luck to you

you should be getting about 800 calories right now. you mentions isopures flavour. I cut it in half with Water and that way I can tolerate the taste and still get in my Protein as I sip away. hope this helps

you should be getting about 800 calories right now. you mentions isopures flavour. I cut it in half with Water and that way I can tolerate the taste and still get in my Protein as I sip away. hope this helps

be careful and do your research. we were told GENEPRO is being sued because its stats are too high you may not be getting the Protein you think you are.

is there a way to block someone from your feeds. frankly this line has disturbed me. I thought this was a safe place to say anything but in a kind supportive and non-judgemental way. this got nasty and defensive quick thanks

I am sooooo happy for you. it is such a terror when they happen but it is a part of the journey. our bodies need time to catch up but it sure frustrates us. glad you are back on the road to losing.

I was told 6 weeks and then no weight lifting for two months