Getting them to understand.

[New Hope 37]

You are out of the 400's (for good) and well into the 300's! That is a lot of progress in a very short period.

[vinesqueen 2]

What a great start Nyke! 40 pounds in 5 weeks! That is amazing work!

okay, you do not deserve to suffer. No one deserves to suffer. You are a person with intrinsic value, and because you have value, you only deserve the best. Please find some positive affermations and read them every day! It really makes a difference. I know that chronic pain plays terrible games with your head. I used to wear my pain like a badge of honor. I didnt' realize it, but that is what I did.

Buy yourself different types of bottled Water until you find one you do like. I personally cannot stand the tap Water here in Idaho, it's ... horrible. I've tried to filter it, but still, yuck! I find that the different bottled waters all have their own subtle flavors, and currently really like the Earth20 brand. Partly because I can get it in gallon jugs. The well water at my mother's place is terrible, but the well water that my sister had at her old place was WONDERFUL.

Good luck finding a water you like! It's important!

I don't want to sound like I'm jumping on you here...."water" is to the body like "oil" is to an engine....and "oil" is not the same as "transmission fluid" or "power steering fluid" or "antifreeze"....

WOW!!! What a great analagy! I've never thought about it in these terms, but that is a great way to explain it! I hear by announce my intent to steal this thought! It will go along way to explain in terms my boy-ohs can understand. Water is generally my prefered beverage, but getting them to drink it...

[Monica 0]

Nykee,

Have you tried drinking Crystal Light? The orange and the lemonade flavors are really good!! I don't like drinking plain Water either so this has really helped me. I also drink iced tea (mostly for the caffeine . That is fantastic that you have lost 40 pounds!!!! I lost 15 my first 3 weeks out of surgery, and now the last 2 weeks on solids, I have gained 2.5 back!!!! I too am anxiously awaiting my first fill next Wednesday! Best of luck, and try the Crystal Light!

Monica