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Reply #150 - Nov 2^nd, 2009 at 10:14am

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*hugs* to spiker (and Mr. spiker, and all the little spikettes). I don't know what else to say, so I'll just say that.

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Reply #151 - Nov 2^nd, 2009 at 12:03pm

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spiker wrote on Nov 2^nd, 2009 at 9:34am:

Okay, *sigh*, get ready for a long, sad story.

I have cancelled my hysterectomy. �Again. �Both times I've scheduled it I've been under the influence of synthetic hormones. �Once I come out of the hormone fog I realize what's going on and change my mind. �I think perhaps the synthetic hormone situation is not a good one for me. �I'm only posting all of this here because of the following: don't ever get a Mirena IUD or allow anyone you know to get one. �They say that the hormones only affect your body locally, but the fact is, they can (and for many women DO) go systemic. �I had mine inserted in June and since then have gained 15 pounds (I was already about 25 pounds overweight), most of it in my belly, causing me to look pregnant. �I have lost a lot of hair. �I have been getting cystic acne, which I haven't battled since I was a teenager and ended up on Accutane. �I have been experiencing severe bleeding that is probably not linked to my fibroid, but to the IUD. �I have been experiencing severe mood swings and depression. �I have also been alarmingly fatigued. �I had the IUD removed about a month ago and have seen a change on some of these issues, but it may take a while for the hormones to get completely flushed out of my system, so it may be a while before I see improvement on all these counts.

So.

This week I talk to my sister (a dietician) about a week-long cleanse and other tactics to get rid of this toxic stuff in my system. �And also about long-term diet and exercise plan. �I have 40 pounds to lose. �I need to lose it by next August at the very latest. �I have a long road ahead.

I am so sorry! Every health problem I've ever had is directly related to hormone issues, so I really do have empathy for you. I'd like to lose 30 - 40 lbs too, so if you need a partner in encouragement, I'm your man.

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Reply #152 - Nov 2^nd, 2009 at 1:53pm

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Lady M. wrote on Nov 2^nd, 2009 at 12:03pm:

spiker wrote on Nov 2^nd, 2009 at 9:34am:

Okay, *sigh*, get ready for a long, sad story.

I have cancelled my hysterectomy. �Again. �Both times I've scheduled it I've been under the influence of synthetic hormones. �Once I come out of the hormone fog I realize what's going on and change my mind. �I think perhaps the synthetic hormone situation is not a good one for me. �I'm only posting all of this here because of the following: don't ever get a Mirena IUD or allow anyone you know to get one. �They say that the hormones only affect your body locally, but the fact is, they can (and for many women DO) go systemic. �I had mine inserted in June and since then have gained 15 pounds (I was already about 25 pounds overweight), most of it in my belly, causing me to look pregnant. �I have lost a lot of hair. �I have been getting cystic acne, which I haven't battled since I was a teenager and ended up on Accutane. �I have been experiencing severe bleeding that is probably not linked to my fibroid, but to the IUD. �I have been experiencing severe mood swings and depression. �I have also been alarmingly fatigued. �I had the IUD removed about a month ago and have seen a change on some of these issues, but it may take a while for the hormones to get completely flushed out of my system, so it may be a while before I see improvement on all these counts.

So.

This week I talk to my sister (a dietician) about a week-long cleanse and other tactics to get rid of this toxic stuff in my system. �And also about long-term diet and exercise plan. �I have 40 pounds to lose. �I need to lose it by next August at the very latest. �I have a long road ahead.

I am so sorry! �Every health problem I've ever had is directly related to hormone issues, so I really do have empathy for you. �I'd like to lose 30 - 40 lbs too, so if you need a partner in encouragement, I'm your man. �

I third this. That's about how much I'd like to lose to feel comfortable in my own skin again.

Spiker, I am so sorry. What a holy mess that is. That's AWFUL.

If we're going to die, let's die looking like a Peruvian folk band.

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Reply #153 - Nov 5^th, 2009 at 2:43pm

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Oh, no, seriously. Um. I am with you guys. I have gained ten more pounds since the last time I visited the doctor in September. I am MUCH heavier than I have ever been and ten pounds heavier than I swore I ever would be at the MAX, and I am so uncomfortable it is ridiculous. I can't stand this anymore. I think new medication kicked it off, but I know I have just been eating nothing but rubbish (yay for depression).

Hell hell hell hell. This is NOT MY BODY, I DON'T BELONG IN HERE. GET ME OUT.

If we're going to die, let's die looking like a Peruvian folk band.

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Reply #154 - Nov 7^th, 2009 at 3:57pm

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The Kaylee and the Ivy wrote on Nov 5^th, 2009 at 2:43pm:

Oh, no, seriously. Um. I am with you guys. I have gained ten more pounds since the last time I visited the doctor in September. I am MUCH heavier than I have ever been and ten pounds heavier than I swore I ever would be at the MAX, and I am so uncomfortable it is ridiculous. I can't stand this anymore. I think new medication kicked it off, but I know I have just been eating nothing but rubbish (yay for depression).

Hell hell hell hell. This is NOT MY BODY, I DON'T BELONG IN HERE. GET ME OUT.

It's really bizarre for me to reach down and feel this foreign alien blubber body enveloping my old body. � I think I'm in excellent health right now, but cheese s. rice, I'd love to just have a few adipose babies walk away from me.

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Reply #155 - Nov 7^th, 2009 at 4:38pm

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Lady M. wrote on Nov 7^th, 2009 at 3:57pm:

The Kaylee and the Ivy wrote on Nov 5^th, 2009 at 2:43pm:

Oh, no, seriously. Um. I am with you guys. I have gained ten more pounds since the last time I visited the doctor in September. I am MUCH heavier than I have ever been and ten pounds heavier than I swore I ever would be at the MAX, and I am so uncomfortable it is ridiculous. I can't stand this anymore. I think new medication kicked it off, but I know I have just been eating nothing but rubbish (yay for depression).

Hell hell hell hell. This is NOT MY BODY, I DON'T BELONG IN HERE. GET ME OUT.

It's really bizarre for me to reach down and feel this foreign alien blubber body enveloping my old body. � I think I'm in excellent health right now, but cheese s. rice, I'd love to just have a few adipose babies walk away from me.

I am with you both.

There is one thing you never put in a trap, if you're smart - if you value your continued existence - if you have any plans about seeing tomorrow there is one thing you never EVER put in a trap.� Me.

Listen, I don't know what sort of kids you've been flying around with in outer space, but you're not telling me to shut up!

As long as I don't bleed or cry, I'll do it!

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Reply #156 - Dec 7^th, 2009 at 12:54pm

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I've lost 10 pounds in the last month. Have been on an herbal cleanse for the past week that is partly responsible for that, but the biggest thing has been cutting out white flour, sugar, dairy, coffee, and alcohol. I did that for two weeks (except Thanksgiving) before starting the cleanse. AND only eating until I'm satisfied. Honestly, that's the hardest thing and it makes the biggest difference. I hate throwing food away, and it takes a while to relearn how much you really need to feel satisfied. Obviously I can't continue to eat like this forever, but I'm working with my sister (a dietician) on a plan that I can live with and continue to lose weight and get healthy again. This was a good kick start though!

"...there are more people alive now than have died in all of human history. �In other words, if everyone wanted to play Hamlet at once, they couldn't, because there aren't enough skulls!"

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Reply #157 - Dec 7^th, 2009 at 5:00pm

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spiker wrote on Dec 7^th, 2009 at 12:54pm:

I've lost 10 pounds in the last month. �Have been on an herbal cleanse for the past week that is partly responsible for that, but the biggest thing has been cutting out white flour, sugar, dairy, coffee, and alcohol. �I did that for two weeks (except Thanksgiving) before starting the cleanse. �AND only eating until I'm satisfied. �Honestly, that's the hardest thing and it makes the biggest difference. �I hate throwing food away, and it takes a while to relearn how much you really need to feel satisfied. �Obviously I can't continue to eat like this forever, but I'm working with my sister (a dietician) on a plan that I can live with and continue to lose weight and get healthy again. �This was a good kick start though!

YAY! This is awesome. Good for you. I probably need to do some kind of cleanse myself. You are lucky to have a resource like your sister around. (Jory is kind of my resource, but he is not a dietician, he is just smart. Cheesy

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If we're going to die, let's die looking like a Peruvian folk band.

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Reply #158 - Dec 9^th, 2009 at 1:30pm

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spiker wrote on Dec 7^th, 2009 at 12:54pm:

I've lost 10 pounds in the last month. �Have been on an herbal cleanse for the past week that is partly responsible for that, but the biggest thing has been cutting out white flour, sugar, dairy, coffee, and alcohol. �I did that for two weeks (except Thanksgiving) before starting the cleanse. �AND only eating until I'm satisfied. �Honestly, that's the hardest thing and it makes the biggest difference. �I hate throwing food away, and it takes a while to relearn how much you really need to feel satisfied. �Obviously I can't continue to eat like this forever, but I'm working with my sister (a dietician) on a plan that I can live with and continue to lose weight and get healthy again. �This was a good kick start though!

Awesome! I told you that you looked great at the party.

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