| 3/28/2009 9:58:41 PM |
I got 2 things on my mind that I need help with |
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lilmissala1957
Hartselle, AL
age: 51
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1. I have a CPAP machine. Some nights I go in there and put it on and never even realize I have it on. Other nights like tonight when I put it on it just about drives me insane having it on and I don't seem to be able to get it adjusted right. It is either entirely too tight or it leaks. Does anybody know what the problem could be?
2. I have just recently realized I have an eating disorder. I know I am going to talk to my therapists next week but would still like to hear anyone's experience or suggestions on it. I have a fear of losing weight. I started an exercise program back in early February. I did not realize until last week that since starting that program I have probably doubled what I eat plus I am eating snacks and I never ate snacks before. In other words I am sabatoging the weight loss because of my fear. Any ideas or suggestions or experiences with this?
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| 3/31/2009 12:35:00 AM |
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monica11
Victoria
Australia
age: 48
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hey there maybe I can give you some advice obout your eating IU have a problem also when Im in company I cannot stop eating or p[icking when they go home or what ever I stop eating all together its nothing for me to go without food all day when you feel hungry just have a peice of fruit or maybe nuts or something that is good for you to eat,dont eat a lot of bread as thats bad for us thats all I can suggest to you take care Monica
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| 3/31/2009 2:42:04 PM |
I got 2 things on my mind that I need help with |
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lilmissala1957
Hartselle, AL
age: 51
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Thanks for your reply. I am really working on this. Now when I go to reach for something to eat I am aware of the problem and am getting better and better about skipping that extra snack. Still got to cut down some more though.
I had another lady e-mail me and I so appreciated her...she helped me alot. Thanks you know who you are!
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| 3/31/2009 3:07:23 PM |
I got 2 things on my mind that I need help with |
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polefrog
Harriman, TN
age: 52
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I have a cpap...did you know that there are a lot of different kinds of mask???? Yours may not fit,,,it's important
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| 3/31/2009 3:22:40 PM |
I got 2 things on my mind that I need help with |
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foxy_woman_49
Omaha, NE
age: 50
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lilmiss...stop thinking about going on a diet..just eat normally as you would.
You're adding exercise so you will drop weight without having to cut back on anything...unless you over do..but since you are doing that now to a "diet"..STOP The Diet
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| 3/31/2009 7:34:02 PM |
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1proudusafmom
Olive Branch, MS
age: 41
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Hey Girl,
I have found that chewing gum (if you can chew gum) really works. It will help curve your appetite. Now if you taking medicine with steroids in it that will keep you from loosing weight for a year. I know it happened to me. Come to find out the asthma meds that I take had steroids in them and I quit taking them. Not only that every time I would go to the dr. with my arthritis they were poping me with a steroid shot. So be careful that steroid junk can make you put on weight over night! Try the gum that is what I have been doing. Maybe me and you together can get this going .
Usafmom
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| 3/31/2009 8:11:50 PM |
I got 2 things on my mind that I need help with |
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lilmissala1957
Hartselle, AL
age: 51
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Thanks so much for the replies! You people are wonderful to help out. Foxy I am not exactly dieting just trying to get myself back down to the amount I was eating when I first started the exercise program.
And about the masks...yes I knew they had different masks. They tried them on me in the hospital. This one worked best at that time. I got to thinking about this too...I have fluid build up alot...going to the doctor Thurs and they may need to increase my fluid pill strength...but my point I think the reason for the discomfort is I am swelling and on the nights I am swollen may be when I am feeling all the discomfort. I was ok last night and this afternoon when I napped. I am a little swollen now so will see in a little bit if my theory may be right.
And usafmom...yep we gonna get it together girl!
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| 4/1/2009 2:37:40 AM |
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th6231
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
age: 61
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I would imagine the physical issues behind any sleep disorder require the aids that are available to put an end to the breathing cessation you experience. If you need a mask adjustment --or time to get used to one--then that can be worked out. eating disorders are not as much a physical thing--I would think they are psycological and require a trained person it intercede with your decision making about proper nutrition and weight loss. There isn't much that can be said here in a few lines. There is no easy way to correct the eating disorder----I would think you would want to know the reasons you have for fighting the weight loss--and why food may be compensating for something in your life. Millions have eating disorders--volumes are written on it. Maybe some professional help could clear a few issues up for you.
[Edited 4/1/2009 2:39:06 AM PST]
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| 4/1/2009 1:49:02 PM |
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foxy_woman_49
Omaha, NE
age: 50
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lilmiss by what you said it started when you started the diet..all I am saying is stop the diet part..then you should go back to your normal intake which was less before as you said.
There is so many things you have to watch out for while on a good balanced diet
No mayo(can use diet mayo-taste bad though)..No dairy products...No sugar...No flour..No reg bread..only whole wheat.. 5oz only of lean meat for a female per day..8 for males
3 fruits a day..2 veggies and then some of those you have to look out for due to starch
Use butter buds instead of butter or margarine
Only 2 diet cola's a day
No gravy (due to flour) so just use the meat juices instead
No spaghetti sauce..to much salt thats why
No pasta
No mashed potatoes w/milk
Only like 1 tbsp of ketchup per day
No fast food!
No junk food! Rice cakes instead..many flavors wasnt to bad
Popcorn air popped only
Can use up to 10 pks of sweet-n-low or whatever you use per day
I went on this long ago after I had surgery .. I dropped 32 lbs with 2 hrs of heavy exercise and this food program in 3 months time.I kept losing weight after I got to my desired goal..was great! I had made a chart of what I could eat and how much of it..made some pockets and paper strips to keep track each day
I cheated 1 time I had 2 chocolate covered cherries
I was able to cook normal food that I and my family liked..Just made sure get the meat juices for myself for the potato before making them gravy..etc..
Grill any meat you can
No Fried foods
[Edited 4/1/2009 1:54:26 PM PST]
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| 4/1/2009 2:32:30 PM |
I got 2 things on my mind that I need help with |
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lilmissala1957
Hartselle, AL
age: 51
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I do know what my reason for the eating disorder is and besides my own research and getting other people's input I have talked with my therapist. I have an appt with her on Friday. What I was hoping was that someone knew how to let go of the fear. Since I am aware I am back down to eating like I did when I started the program. No sweets and the usual if it taste good spit it out thing LOL. No fried foods. And yes Molly McButter makes a cheese and sour cream that are good too! I buy the cheaper brands at Krogers though.
Thanks everybody! Love ya'll!
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| 4/1/2009 6:04:46 PM |
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sab1958
Ashley, MI
age: 51
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I have a CPAP machine and I was having the same problem. When I got a new pillow I stop having problem. Because I got a softer pillow and it help keep the mask closer to my face and didn't leak like like it did with my old worn out pillow. When your pillow is old it doesn't have the give that a newer pillow has. Maybe it will work for you.
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| 4/1/2009 7:08:36 PM |
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polefrog
Harriman, TN
age: 52
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One cpap mask fits nostrils only..Worked for a friend of mine
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| 4/1/2009 7:11:50 PM |
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lilmissala1957
Hartselle, AL
age: 51
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Thanks ya'll. And I was thinking today I needed some new pillows. So maybe I will invest in some this time.
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| 4/1/2009 9:19:50 PM |
I got 2 things on my mind that I need help with |
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th6231
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
age: 61
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getting past fear is like those who want to rid themselves of anger or anyother debilitating feelings. bringing everything to the forefront--exposing everything about your fears---and then one by one, dealing with the issues
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| 4/3/2009 10:59:18 PM |
I got 2 things on my mind that I need help with |
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jasmi
Latrobe, PA
age: 52
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I use a CPAP machine, and so does my sister. Usually, I hardly know it's on, but once in a while it is uncomfortable. I don't know what kind you have, you mentioned nasal pillows I think? I don't know about those, but my sister lost weight recently and now her mask doesn't fit. You mentioned you have been eating more, have you gained weight? Might have something to do with it?
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