August 18, 2014 plus topic
julieworley376
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I thought I would add that because people may not realize there are topics of conversation usually so anyone can join in. Been a bit quiet especially yesterday.
This afternoon I go to see the surgeon so I am very excited. Also have a very full work day with LOTS to do before I leave at 1:45.
So, topic for the day is.. how is obesity affecting your health? Is there any point where you stop and think, you know what? This isn't normal, people of normal weight don't have this? Have you accepted a normal for yourself that you don't need to accept?
For myself I have severe sleep apnea, I wear compression socks all year round because of swelling, I can't breathe when I am putting said socks on, I can no longer bend over comfortably, I get breathless at the least exertion. I can no longer exercise.
What has become your normal?
This afternoon I go to see the surgeon so I am very excited. Also have a very full work day with LOTS to do before I leave at 1:45.
So, topic for the day is.. how is obesity affecting your health? Is there any point where you stop and think, you know what? This isn't normal, people of normal weight don't have this? Have you accepted a normal for yourself that you don't need to accept?
For myself I have severe sleep apnea, I wear compression socks all year round because of swelling, I can't breathe when I am putting said socks on, I can no longer bend over comfortably, I get breathless at the least exertion. I can no longer exercise.
What has become your normal?
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Ugh, normal = being a sweaty, hot, heavily breathing mess anytime I exert myself at all. The heavy breathing has gotten a bit better, but I am no less sweaty than I was 50lbs heavier! I wish that would go away, but I'm afraid it might have something to do with some of the medications I'm on. I've had arthritis since before I was terribly overweight due to an injury and some anatomical quirks (my kneecaps like to veer off to the side like they're trying to fly away from my body), but I'm sure being obese made it worse. Other than that, I've been lucky and I'm still young enough that most of the big problems haven't reared their heads yet.0
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Julie - excited for you with your appointment today!! Just another major step/leap on your path!!
Norah, the sweaty, hot mess, so to speak of is more to do with exertion levels that weight. Do you think when you hit goal weight you suddenly won't sweat anymore? Since I consider the sweat thing a sign I'm doing something right, a badge to show off how hard I worked, I guess it doesn't bother me as much.
Topic: I guess I've really auto-adjusted as I went along. I, too, have sleep apnea that I developed as I gained weight. I currently can't use my machine, as my pressure numbers started interfering with my sleep and my maintenance company got to the point where they wouldn't adjust anymore without another sleep study, which I can't afford.
For me, the biggest issues have been that it seems that the healthier I get, the more health issues surface. Isn't it supposed to work the other way around? Shouldn't my health issues be going away?? It really isn't fair, it is very discouraging, and I am to the point I think that one more thing is going to put me into a mental hospital...
Right now my biggest annoyances are my blood pressure and my POP... And I hate feeling like Jabba the Hut. As I keep losing weight, my skin is looser and my fat likes to play chase, tag, and hide and go seek, all at once. So sitting is less comfortable....not cool
Carly in Okrahoma...0 -
Health issues related to obesity for me have been
*Getting hot,bothered,flushed too easily
*Get blisters on my feet very easily
*Makes Fibromyalgia in my feet tendons worse
*Get out of breath very easily going up hills or staires
*My thighs rub so much that skin comes off so have to wear leggins all the time to prevent that and keep getting new ones because material gets worn away.
* Used to have masses of fluid retention all over but Ketogenic eating solved that in week one.
*Contributes to depression and exhaustion being worse during bipolar lows
*Lower back pain
*The poor eating that lead to obesity caused a lot of gastric upset of variouse types, thankfully solved by healthy eating now.
*Many of the above problems limit my ability to be anywhere close to as active as I would like to be as I always end up doing myself damage when try to be even mildly active. Fibromyalgia is likely a large part of that but it makes me especially unsuited to being this heavy.0 -
Ha Carly I WISH the sweat were a badge of honor from working hard. No, I just sweat like crazy if I move at all, sometimes even if I'm not moving. It doesn't matter how slowly I'm walking, I'm still dripping sweat from my face and just about everywhere else. It's so unpleasant. I was hoping that losing weight would cut down on that a little bit, but so far, no dice. (I don't mind being sweaty from running/working out, but I'd prefer not to be dripping after walking a block at a leisurely pace).0
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Hi all,
Haven't posted because, well, it didn't feel right. But, things seem to feel okay now, so here goes...
I, too, am a super sweater. My son is also a sweaty type person. It's definitely worse as I've gotten older and heavier and it's super embarassing. Sometimes, my hair is as wet as if I've taken a shower when I'm exercising. I've been hoping it would get better, but it really doesn't seem to be happening so far. No advice, just sympathy.
I had so many things going wrong for me when I started my weight loss journey. There were certain things I just couldn't do (and the most embarassing of which had to do with personal hygiene, I'll spare the details...). Tying shoes was a challenge, sometimes bending over just putting on underwear or pants would be difficult. That's definitely gone away as I've lost, and I've crossed a bridge where I'm really aware of my increasing stamina and flexibility. Flexibility is still something I need to work on. I can put a sock on the normal way on my left foot, but somehow the twisting and angle of two hands pulling a sock over my right foot is still difficult, so I normally have to cross my foot over my knee. I think I'll be very proud of myself when I can put a sock on both feet the usual way, lol. Part of that is due to babying my foot and ankle due to previous injuries, and just letting those muscles get out of shape, but my physical shape was definitely an obstruction too.
On a happy note, I saw the shorts I like on clearance this weekend and bought two pairs in the next size down. I didn't think I was ready for them yet, but I'm wearing them now. Yay! 18/20s for me now. That's the first time since before I even got pregnant the first time, 14 years ago. Got a pedicure to celebrate.
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Caro (?) I hate not knowing names...some of our user names are silly...lol...mine especially. I love the celebration. And I am so sorry for you on the rest. It is awesome to see the progress of marking stuff off that list, though.
As for the super sweaters, I have heard rumblings about different deodorants that can be use wide-spread, botox to block certain sweat glands, and such, but I don't know of anything permanent. I have that kind of crazy sweating, but mine is limited to certain delicate areas... And I turn bright red and people think I'm going to have a stroke if I do anything more than a mild walk...so I can somewhat feel the pain...
I wonder if it is a hormonal thing. I am noticing all kinds of strange things changing as my hormones come back into balance...
And HUGE hugs to Ms. PersistentSoul...oh, this all compounded with fibromyalgia! My heart hurts for you... Glad you are making progresses though - and through diet, of all things!0 -
I'm Caroline, so Caro works too. Wish I could add that to my signature.... 0
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My normal is letting my DH do a lot of regular stuff like take the recycling out because it is 2 flights of stairs. Well, now I let him do it because he does not a lot else round the house and if I say I can do it now he will let me take it on full time and do nothing lol.
Having to turn a little to the side when my nieces or son come running to me so they do not bang too hard against my lump in my stomach as it hurts it and can trigger an 'attack' where I am laid up in bed for an hour in a lot of pain. I hate that one.
Some things that used to be normal are changing though. I don't grumble if we do not park close to the shopping center or store anymore because of the extra walk. I do not have to take one step at a time going up and down stairs because of my knee, I cannot go quick as it is still weak, but it is a lot stronger than it used to be. While there is still some foot pulling to paint my own toenails, I can do it again now at least!
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I'm thankful to not have a lot of chronic issues, mostly because of my age, and that a lot of things I have been experiencing are changing. I have the typical issues. The flush face and the lack of breathing when you bend over to tie your shoes. What it has done to my body, especially the skin issues (poor thighs look like a battle ground).
But I'm focusing on the change.
Having a busy day working, and fantasizing about my next rout. I'm tired of the iron horse trail so I will have to explore another trail network, perhaps closer to the water.0 -
Thank you everyone for sharing. I, too, am in the out of breath with the stairs stage and find myself asking my kids to run up and get things for me. I am on meds for high BP and gastric reflux- both of which can be improved if not cured by losing weight. So why is this not enough of a push for me to really focus and get this weight off?!! I lose some and then gain it back so I haven't had the opportunity to see sagging skin yet. And boy will I have some when the weight starts coming off! I also feel the discomfort of my thighs rubbing together and wear capris and leggings. Would love to wear a sundress one day.0
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LadyCoquette: I cannot remember a time of being able to wear a dress...without leggings or something underneath. I remember being in junior high and having jeans that got wet on a long walk home giving me a severe rash between my legs from the rubbing...and all my pants wearing out there first!!!
And sagging skin - my body just likes to play shift the fat roll....so not fun...
Hugs to all!0
