Here I am ready to start over yet again!

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Registered: 07-18-2006
Here I am ready to start over yet again!
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Sat, 11-04-2006 - 5:18pm
Good Evening Everybody - I don't know if you remember me or not because it's been awhile since I checked in with you all so I'll give you a little background. My name is Jena. I've lost 85 lbs so far with about 135 lbs more to lose. I keep battling the same weight for about three months now. I gain 5 lbs only to lose 2 lbs I gain 1 lb only to lose 2 lbs. It's DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!! There has been a lot going on in my life that has complicated the whole weightloss issue for me. 1. I'm manic-depressive and my symptoms have been a little off for about two months now. 2. I have generalized anxiety disorder on top of that so I am worrying constantly. 3. I just had a kidney infection. 4. I was diagnosed with shingles about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I am in a tremendous amount of pain. My doctor has put me on pain medication and nerve pain medication. The nerve pain medication has a side effect of weight gain (I'm praying I won't get that side effect). I have shingles on my right breast and on my back. I have never felt pain like this before ever. My Mom has had shingles also and she said that to her it was worse than natural childbirth. I don't have any children nor do I want any. My doctor said the pain could last up to 4 weeks. If the pain lasts after the rash has gone away, I could have permanent nerve damage where the rash was. The pain medication they put me on is making me very manic and irritated. I'm really not supposed to be taking it but I'm in so much pain that I don't care. Anyway, sorry to go on and on and on, but hey I'm in alot of pain right now. I can't walk right now or do any form of exercise, but I am going to start eating better. I want to do what I can to avoid gaining any weight during this whole thing. I've got about 2 more weeks to go with it. I was just able to sit in the recliner this week. Last week all I could do was lay on my left side in bed. It totally sucks!!!! Anyway, the reason I came here is you guys are real supportive and you know where I'm coming from and boy could I use some support right now. I need to start all over again and this time keep on going. I'm worried about the holidays and all. Anyway, I hope you all have done well since I've been gone. Take Care, Jena 395-312-175
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Registered: 06-29-2006
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 6:19pm

Hi Jena....


First of all ((((HUGS))))!

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Sat, 11-04-2006 - 7:51pm
Welcome back!
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 9:08am

{{{{Jena}}}} You poor thing, it's been raining on your lately. I hope you recover very soon and things start to get a little easier for you. I can't imagine being in pain like that for such a long time. You're in my prayers. Hang in there


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Registered: 01-25-2006
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 9:10am
Welcome back Jena. I do hope things get better for you soon. You have so much going on. I am sorry you are having to deal with the pain of shingles and having just gotten over the pain of a kidney infection to boot. ((Hugs)) to you. Best of luck getting back on plan and get on with losing that weight. You are a very strong woman and I know you can do this. As much as you have overcome in your life I just know you have to strength to overcome this too.

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