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yvonne · 09-15-2005, 12:01 PM

I am the one that had wrote about being obese.
I couldn't find it again.
I thank everyone here for being so nice to me.

Fire_Wind_Rain · 09-15-2005, 12:11 PM

Yvonne, I've never posted in this forum, but I do know what it's like to be overweight and feeling helpless. I am currently modifying my diet and trying to add more activity. I have a severely crunched back that I am recovering from spinal fusion surgery gone awry, which is impeding my weight loss. You know what I find is fun for excersize since I can barely walk without pain? I get up, put on a CD that gets me wanting to move, and I dance around the best I can for as long as I can tolerate it. It's not much, but it's better than absolutely nothing.

Facing your fears is the first step to recovery of any sort. Good luck, and welcome to SR.

yvonne · 09-15-2005, 01:08 PM

Thank you Fire for the advice. Chy told me about Overeaters Any and I am going to start going this coming Tuesday. I want this so desperately.

Fire_Wind_Rain · 09-15-2005, 01:11 PM

That is awesome! Keep us updated on your progress. I need motivation too!

susane1408 · 09-15-2005, 02:33 PM

Hi Yvonne, I read your thread on Anything but your name.
I'm glad you decided to register here, they're a great bunch

This is your thread in case you wanted to re-read it but be quick as it will be deleted soon.
Good luck in your search for what works for you

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ad.php?t=70809

yvonne · 09-15-2005, 03:17 PM

Thank You Susanne.
I have been reading all the different things on here and everyone is so nice to each other and caring. Is it always this way ?

susane1408 · 09-15-2005, 04:29 PM

Pretty much Yvonne, we are all human of course and have our failings which is why we are all here I guess!!

Please don't worry if you don't get answers straight away, some boards are busier than others; and of course the time differences add to that.
Hope you check out some of the other boards too, there's lots of good stuff that can apply to any of life's problems.

bikewench · 09-15-2005, 04:35 PM

Hey Yvonne...

Glad ya signed on... ;o)

So.. OA on Tuesday...
that's great... !!!

Let us know how it goes.. if you have any questions..

Baby steps will get you there Yvonne... so.. ;o)

**Pony** · 09-15-2005, 05:08 PM

Yvonne, I am so glad you came hear to join us. I read your other post and you touched my heart. You see I, too, have endured the teasing, comments, and ignorant opinions of others at my expense. I have been over weight most of my life, pretty much started in my teen years. I currantly live with a man that is the father of my child (we are not married) but can't stand to look at me and feels very embarrassed to be seen with or associated with me in any way. so much so that when we go to my daughter's soccer practices and games he sits away from me and never says two words to me the whole time we are there. We go in sepate cars ..... did I mention that we live together..!!! Anyway, just wanted you to know that I understand.

Lets talk if you would like to. I am here!

amymarie · 09-15-2005, 05:19 PM

Yvonne,
I am soooo glad you became a member.....I am an alcoholic/ addict, but I read your posts and my heart really went out to you. I wish you the best in your recovery, and in all areas of your struggle.
much love
amy

Chy · 09-15-2005, 09:45 PM

I'm so glad your here Yvonne! Let us know how your meeting goes!

yvonne · 09-16-2005, 09:16 AM

Oh Pony I am so sorry. Sure we can talk anytime you want to. I know exactly how you feel.
I will be sure to let you know how the meetings go Chy and Amymarie and bikewench.
You are just unbelievably sweet.

yvonne · 09-16-2005, 02:54 PM

I went to see a new Dr today and she gave me a prescription for topamax and I am going to be tested for sleep apnea. Please pray the Topamax works for me.

susane1408 · 09-16-2005, 03:03 PM

That's great Yvonne!

Let us know how you do, hoping it goes well

**Pony** · 09-17-2005, 01:16 AM

My dad had sleep apnea. Let me know what they say. It runs in my family but mostly in the male family members.....my g-father also had it.

best · 09-17-2005, 01:29 AM

Welcome Yvonne

So glad you found your way here from the missing forum.
The other was a temporary forum and is now gone. this one is a main forum and shouldn't go away.

**Pony** · 09-17-2005, 01:46 AM

What so you mean shouldn't.....Hmmmm....Best ...LOL

Not to worry, we are not going anywhere!

We love it here

yvonne · 09-20-2005, 01:49 PM

I am back. I have my first meeting tonight and I am very nevous.
I had to quit taking topamax because of the side affects.
I had shocks in my hands and feet and my doctor took me of. Back to square one.
I am looking very forward to my meeting tonight .
I also have my test for sleep apnea on Oct 28th.

best · 09-20-2005, 02:42 PM

Enjoy your meeting to the fullest.
I am so happy for you. You are so worth the peace and joy to come.

*HUG*

One step at a time is the best way. If we run, we may trip.

pedagogue · 09-20-2005, 03:17 PM

Glad to see you back!

I am sure your meeting will go well. For many people, their first meeting is like 'coming home', but to people that 'get it'. I hope you can find that same kind of support.

As for teh side-effects for the medication......it happens. Don't get discouraged, because there may be other solutions, which could be pharma or could be something else.

Let us know how your meeting goes!

-pedagogue

**Pony** · 09-20-2005, 10:34 PM

Yes, ditto to the above. (Peda, great to see you)

Let us know how your first meeting went, OK

Chy · 09-20-2005, 10:43 PM

I'm so glad to hear you went to the meeting! It can be a bit uncomfortable at first (speaking from my AA perspective)..but stick with it, it will be a great means of support for you, good luck and keep us posted!

yvonne · 09-21-2005, 08:40 AM

Thanks everyone for responding ! The meeting was wonderful and the people were so nice just like here !
I learned alot of new things and I have an exercise buddy now !

bikewench · 09-21-2005, 09:09 AM

exercise is GOOD..!!! ;o)

that more than anything helped me...
sorry... other than my God of course.. ;o)

started out walking.. even if it was just for a minimum of 20 mins...
did something every day...

your on a good path now Eyvonne...

keep trudging.. and stay close.. ;o)

**Pony** · 09-21-2005, 10:33 AM

An exercise buddy....that is great! It is so much better to start out with a partner to help each other along. In the beginning it is so hard to get started, but when you have someone else to do it with....it makes you accountable and gives comfort that someone else is there with with you.

Congratulations on taking these steps for yourself.

09-15-2005, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
yvonne Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: south Posts: 14	Hello I am the one that had wrote about being obese. I couldn't find it again. I thank everyone here for being so nice to me.

09-15-2005, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fire_Wind_Rain Not crazy, just a lil unwell Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Out of my mind, please leave a message Posts: 115	Yvonne, I've never posted in this forum, but I do know what it's like to be overweight and feeling helpless. I am currently modifying my diet and trying to add more activity. I have a severely crunched back that I am recovering from spinal fusion surgery gone awry, which is impeding my weight loss. You know what I find is fun for excersize since I can barely walk without pain? I get up, put on a CD that gets me wanting to move, and I dance around the best I can for as long as I can tolerate it. It's not much, but it's better than absolutely nothing. Facing your fears is the first step to recovery of any sort. Good luck, and welcome to SR. __________________ Shannon-39 Recovery date: 5/15/83

09-15-2005, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fire_Wind_Rain Not crazy, just a lil unwell Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Out of my mind, please leave a message Posts: 115	That is awesome! Keep us updated on your progress. I need motivation too! __________________ Shannon-39 Recovery date: 5/15/83

09-15-2005, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
susane1408 * Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lincolnshire, England Posts: 464	Hi Yvonne, I read your thread on Anything but your name. I'm glad you decided to register here, they're a great bunch This is your thread in case you wanted to re-read it but be quick as it will be deleted soon. Good luck in your search for what works for you http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ad.php?t=70809 __________________ "All we have to do is to decide what to do with the time that is given to us"....................JRR Tolkien

09-15-2005, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
susane1408 * Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lincolnshire, England Posts: 464	Pretty much Yvonne, we are all human of course and have our failings which is why we are all here I guess!! Please don't worry if you don't get answers straight away, some boards are busier than others; and of course the time differences add to that. Hope you check out some of the other boards too, there's lots of good stuff that can apply to any of life's problems. __________________ "All we have to do is to decide what to do with the time that is given to us"....................JRR Tolkien

09-15-2005, 01:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
yvonne Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: south Posts: 14	Thank you Fire for the advice. Chy told me about Overeaters Any and I am going to start going this coming Tuesday. I want this so desperately.

09-15-2005, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
yvonne Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: south Posts: 14	Thank You Susanne. I have been reading all the different things on here and everyone is so nice to each other and caring. Is it always this way ?

09-15-2005, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
bikewench Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: western canada Posts: 1,441	Hey Yvonne... Glad ya signed on... ;o) So.. OA on Tuesday... that's great... !!! Let us know how it goes.. if you have any questions.. Baby steps will get you there Yvonne... so.. ;o)

09-15-2005, 05:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pony Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery Posts: 2,480	Yvonne, I am so glad you came hear to join us. I read your other post and you touched my heart. You see I, too, have endured the teasing, comments, and ignorant opinions of others at my expense. I have been over weight most of my life, pretty much started in my teen years. I currantly live with a man that is the father of my child (we are not married) but can't stand to look at me and feels very embarrassed to be seen with or associated with me in any way. so much so that when we go to my daughter's soccer practices and games he sits away from me and never says two words to me the whole time we are there. We go in sepate cars ..... did I mention that we live together..!!! Anyway, just wanted you to know that I understand. Lets talk if you would like to. I am here! __________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person â€“ yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown The sun always rises, and a new day begins.

09-15-2005, 05:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
amymarie No more hostages Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston Posts: 788	Yvonne, I am soooo glad you became a member.....I am an alcoholic/ addict, but I read your posts and my heart really went out to you. I wish you the best in your recovery, and in all areas of your struggle. much love amy __________________ recovery begins with a willingness to do whatever it takes... and for me that means WHATEVER it takes...

09-15-2005, 09:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,867	I'm so glad your here Yvonne! Let us know how your meeting goes!

09-16-2005, 09:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
yvonne Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: south Posts: 14	Oh Pony I am so sorry. Sure we can talk anytime you want to. I know exactly how you feel. I will be sure to let you know how the meetings go Chy and Amymarie and bikewench. You are just unbelievably sweet.

09-16-2005, 02:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
yvonne Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: south Posts: 14	I went to see a new Dr today and she gave me a prescription for topamax and I am going to be tested for sleep apnea. Please pray the Topamax works for me.

09-16-2005, 03:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
susane1408 * Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lincolnshire, England Posts: 464	That's great Yvonne! Let us know how you do, hoping it goes well __________________ "All we have to do is to decide what to do with the time that is given to us"....................JRR Tolkien

09-17-2005, 01:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pony Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery Posts: 2,480	My dad had sleep apnea. Let me know what they say. It runs in my family but mostly in the male family members.....my g-father also had it. __________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person â€“ yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown The sun always rises, and a new day begins.

09-17-2005, 01:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	Welcome Yvonne So glad you found your way here from the missing forum. The other was a temporary forum and is now gone. this one is a main forum and shouldn't go away. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

09-17-2005, 01:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
Pony Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery Posts: 2,480	What so you mean shouldn't.....Hmmmm....Best ...LOL Not to worry, we are not going anywhere! We love it here __________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person â€“ yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown The sun always rises, and a new day begins.

09-20-2005, 01:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
yvonne Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: south Posts: 14	I am back. I have my first meeting tonight and I am very nevous. I had to quit taking topamax because of the side affects. I had shocks in my hands and feet and my doctor took me of. Back to square one. I am looking very forward to my meeting tonight . I also have my test for sleep apnea on Oct 28th.

09-20-2005, 02:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	Enjoy your meeting to the fullest. I am so happy for you. You are so worth the peace and joy to come. HUG One step at a time is the best way. If we run, we may trip. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

09-20-2005, 03:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
pedagogue Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 1,019	Glad to see you back! I am sure your meeting will go well. For many people, their first meeting is like 'coming home', but to people that 'get it'. I hope you can find that same kind of support. As for teh side-effects for the medication......it happens. Don't get discouraged, because there may be other solutions, which could be pharma or could be something else. Let us know how your meeting goes! -pedagogue __________________ "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." - Frank A. Clark

09-20-2005, 10:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
Pony Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery Posts: 2,480	Yes, ditto to the above. (Peda, great to see you) Let us know how your first meeting went, OK __________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person â€“ yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown The sun always rises, and a new day begins.

09-20-2005, 10:43 PM	#22 (permalink)
Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,867	I'm so glad to hear you went to the meeting! It can be a bit uncomfortable at first (speaking from my AA perspective)..but stick with it, it will be a great means of support for you, good luck and keep us posted!

09-21-2005, 08:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
yvonne Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: south Posts: 14	Thanks everyone for responding ! The meeting was wonderful and the people were so nice just like here ! I learned alot of new things and I have an exercise buddy now !

09-21-2005, 09:09 AM	#24 (permalink)
bikewench Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: western canada Posts: 1,441	exercise is GOOD..!!! ;o) that more than anything helped me... sorry... other than my God of course.. ;o) started out walking.. even if it was just for a minimum of 20 mins... did something every day... your on a good path now Eyvonne... keep trudging.. and stay close.. ;o)

09-21-2005, 10:33 AM	#25 (permalink)
Pony Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery Posts: 2,480	An exercise buddy....that is great! It is so much better to start out with a partner to help each other along. In the beginning it is so hard to get started, but when you have someone else to do it with....it makes you accountable and gives comfort that someone else is there with with you. Congratulations on taking these steps for yourself. __________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person â€“ yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown The sun always rises, and a new day begins.

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