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1396846 tn?1332459510

Stopping in to say hi!

Wanted to stop by and say hi. I am still around, haven't gotten lost. Busy with school, grandkids and life in general. Things have been going good for me lately. I have my moments as to be expected but nothing major has happened with my MS so that is a good thing, for the past 9 months or so it was like one new thing after another, but I think it has finally passed. Sometimes it gets bad but that is to be expected. I have more problems with my hip now than I ever had.

I now have to wear pads on a daily basis due to urinary incontinence and trying to find a pad that doesn't give me diaper rash is turning into a chore. Hopefully I will find something soon. Diaper rash is better than having wet pants any day!

Life is good, been Christmas Shopping, mainly online so that I don't have to walk the stores but I do get out and shop too. I have been babysitting my grandkids which I love doing. My school is going great. I only have one in class and the rest is online, helps me to not have to walk the campus which can take a toll on me. I started my clinicals last Friday and that wa fun, a bit rough on my feet all day but it went smooth and I didn't feel bad when I got home.

Still working on losing weight, I am now down 30 pounds and so proud of myself, still have a long way to go but every little bit helps. It is slow coming off but slow and steady wins the race right? lol

Hope all is well with everyone here and as soon as I have a break from school and babysitting I should be back here on a regular basis hopefully.

Take care everyone,
Paula
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1396846 tn?1332459510
Thank you everyone,

So nice to know I have been missed. I am getting into a routine so I should start coming around more. The juicer idea sounds good but I am going to stick with Weight Watchers for now because it is teaching me how to eat and will help with my maintaing when I do finally reach my goal. Hopefully it wont take forever but if it does then it does. I have to do what is right for me and losing weight is at the top of that list.

Missed my family here and glad to be back!

Paula
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738075 tn?1330575844
Yay, Paula!  I'm so glad life is working out fairly well for you.  And doesn't grandparenthood rock?  

I did WW back in 2003 and reached my goal weight in 9 months, and have managed to keep it off ever since!  It can be done.

Here's to living well with this MonSter!
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739070 tn?1338603402
Paula!!!

So good to hear from you!! it sounds like things are finally falling into a nice rhythm and you are doing well, comparatively :-).


Congratulations on the weight loss!!! Yes, WW is a very sound and healthy way to lose weight. No extremes , just balanced healthy diet and food.

Lisa's juicer diet has all the nutrients please more than anyone could need. If you need a bump up...start juicing!

Don't be such a stranger! You have been missed. Your posts are always insightful and helpful.

Come around more often!
Ren
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1406332 tn?1315962760
Hey there,

Just a little bit ago I was thinking I need to drop a note that I'm still here as well.

I just don't have the energy to respond and type.

take care...check back with us soon! =)
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352007 tn?1372857881
YOU'RE ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'RE ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank god :P

Glad you made a pitstop here at our wonderful forums!

Missed you terribly!

I have to say, my boyfriend who suffered from a MI (heart attack) in 2005 and was status post 7 stents placement, quit smoking and gained until 4 months ago a weight of 258 pounds.  He walked around like that for years.  Finally he watched this movie called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" its on Netflix if you have it and it inspired him to eat more healthy.  He made me watch it and after that I emptied out our pantry and refrigerator and went shopping for vegetables while he went and got the Breville Juicer.  He makes a 2 quart pitcher of juice (including kale, carrots, sweet potato, celery, cucumber, ginger, garlic, lemon, lime, red cabbage, asparagus, apples (green), pears (bartlett), etc.) and drinks it through out the day.  Then at dinner time its either salmon, tuna steak, tilapia, boneless/skinless chicken breast with organic vegetables cooked (steamed or wok'd) and a salad with fat free salad dressing and low sodium.  He incorporates yogurt (greek - chobani 0% plain yogurt) with blueberries and organic granola for snacking, cooked shrimp, bananas, grapes, all those wonderful fruits (papaya).  Soy milk, unsalted peanuts, almonds, soy nuts, tofu, whey protein and oatmeal.



He is now at 201 in four months.  Amazing isn't it?  He feels better and some medications he was on he is no longer on anymore :D

I'm glad to know you're doing well and I hope that you have a wonderful thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!

xxoo

Lisa
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1396846 tn?1332459510
Thank you Alex,

I am on Weight Watchers which is keeping me going. It is aprogram I would recommend to anyone. Thank you :)

Paula
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667078 tn?1316000935
Paula sounds like you are hanging in there. It took me a few years to drop the first forty pounds. My body would not budge at some points. Sounds like you are doing well with it. I am proud of you.

Alex
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1396846 tn?1332459510
Jen,
Thank you, it feels good to be doing well finally.

Beth,
Thank you, always nice to know someone is thinking of you :). Still have a long way to go in my weight loss journey but I am going to keep at it :)

Lulu,

Thank you :) I do stay on top of the hygiene with the incontenence. I bought wipes that I use regularly to keep me clean. As for the rash, it seems to be getting better since I switched to Stayfree, the Always I was using was tearing me up.

Take Care,

Paula
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572651 tn?1530999357
Congrats on the weight loss- that is terrific.  Same with the school progress.

Be sure to stay on top of the hygiene with the incontinence and if the rash continues don't hesitate to see your urologist for help.  Don't let that get worse.

Don't be a stranger, ok?

hugs,
L
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1437229 tn?1296070020
Hi, Paula.

Yours was a name that came to me when lately I was mulling over those who have been missing from the forum.  I am glad to know you are doing well.

Good for you on the weight loss.  It does make things much better when the poundage is lessened.  I knew I had lost weight because my pants were falling down when I stood and I was down a size in shirts, but the measley 3 pounds my doctor's scale stated must be wrong.  I will stay at it, too.  We can encourage one another.

You know we will be here when your schedule slows, and you are ready for a chat.

Beth
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338416 tn?1420045702
Hey, Paula!  Glad to hear you're doing well.  
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