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Week four results thus far: Adorkable Goal: 15/wk1: +5/wk2:-5/wk3: -1/wk4:-1:thumbup: Bahotmomma Goal: 17/ wk 1:-1/wk2:?/wk3:+4/wk4:-4:thumbup: BellaPerdente Goal: 25/wk1:0/wk2:-7/wk3:-2/wk4:-7:thumbup: Bookholder Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh: Brandymom Goal: 20/ wk1:-3.5/wk2:-0 Deboregon Goal: 15/ wk 1:-1.4/wk2:+1.2/wk3:-3/wk4:-2.2:thumbup: DenverGirl Goal: 8/ wk1:-2/wk2:0/wk3:+2/wk4:-2:thumbup: Greenchrysalis Goal: 15/ wk 1: -2 :thumbup: Lifesaver Goal: 15/wk1:+1/wk2:-3/wk3:-1:tt2: Lotzasunshine Goal: 20/wk1:-2/wk2:0/wk3:-.5/wk4:-1.5:thumbup: Marcyinak Goal: 16/wk 1:-4/wk2:-0/wk3:-.5:rolleyes2: Minidriver Goal: 16/wk1:-0/wk2:-2.4/wk3:-.8/wk4:-1:thumbup: Munchkin Goal: 15/wk1:+1/wk2:-3/wk3:-2/wk4:-2:thumbup: PrtyAntOvrYt Goal: 28/wk1:+.8/wk2:-.8/wk3:-3.2/wk4:-1.8:thumbup: ShelbiCallie Goal: 22/wk1:0/wk2:0 Sidann Goal: 19/wk 1: -2:laugh:

Ha ha! I know what you mean! Some of my favorite pics are like that!

YAY YOU!!!!!! Congratulations! You must be so proud of yourself, and the pic is adorable.:tt2:

Woohoo! good job! I show your goal as 15. I'll go through and catch up on the spreadsheet and compile this week's results.

Okay, so both Effexor and Pristiq block reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, essentially increasing their action in the brain. Norepinephrine is part of the "fight or flight" system and contributes to physiological arousal so the increased heart rate, BP, shakiness etc make sense. Were you quite a bit heavier when you were taking Effexor? Maybe this had a bigger effect because you're smaller! As for the weight loss thing . . . maybe you're just at one of those points where your body is changing a lot and it's very noticable. Have you told people you had surgery?

I had a lot of pain and pressure under my sternum and I honestly think it was gas that I just couldn't get rid of. It would be a little better some days, worse on others. One night we were at our out-of-town property and it was so bad that all I could do is pace back and forth. After about two weeks, though, it just all went away and I felt MUCH better. Are you taking lots of Gas-x?

I'm glad you're feeling better today. And congrats on the 298! Woohoo!!

Hmmm, I am not really familiar with Pristiq . . .I'll look into it though. Is it in the same class as Effexor by any chance?

Thanks, Munchi.

dee, that was beautiful. Well said. xoxoxoxoxo

Wow, aren't parents just the most fun? When DH and I coached our daughter's softball team it was such a pain dealing with all the parents. Even though you might be a little loose right now, it sounds like a good thing that you had some taken out. You don't want to start having stomach problems. Let me know next time you're coming to SLC. I'd love to meet you!

Okay, first: I received word awhile ago that my son showed up at his girlfriend's house and he's okay. Thank you so much to everybody for your support and kind thoughts last night. Sorry to worry everyone . . . I was feeling pretty low last night. Even though we've gone through this sort of thing over and over, it never seems to get much easier. We tossed and turned all night and now I have one heck of a headache, but at least he's okay. This time. dee - I am soooo sorry about what happened with the mom and stuff. I know it's hard to believe it right now, but there will come a day when no one calls you fat ever again. Please don't let this detract from the incredible progress you're making. Isn't it amazing how people feel free to say those sorts of things though? Incredible. I'm excited that your job interview went well! I hope it works out! I love research. I lost 1 lb last week. Better than no pounds. I think my new fill might be working though. I had a little bit of food at 5 yesterday afternoon and was still full at midnight!! Love all you guys. Thanks so much for your support. It means alot.

Happy anniversary and happy impending niece or nephew! Thanks for your support. It's a tough situation but, sadly, nothing we haven't been through before. Let us know as soon as you find out about your dad. And good job on your weight loss!

Okay, thanks.

CIT is the the Crisis Intervention Team. They are specifically trained to deal with people with MI to try to diffuse the situation without violence. It's a pretty good program. No, he doesn't have access to weapons (that I know of) but I suppose he could get one if he wanted. I really think he is holed up somewhere using drugs. When things get difficult he tends to relapse, goes off his meds, becomes completely psychotic and then finally reaches out for help. It's a tough cycle. I feel like my head is going to explode.

It took me a lot of years to figure out that it needed to be an absolute "must-do" part of my day. Hey, someone should make a monthly patch! Or an anti-depressant IUD!

I guess I could call the CIT. Do you have that there? They are much less likely to shoot him or something if he is acting out. The last time we called the police he got pretty belligerant with them and I was afraid of what would happen, but they handled it pretty well. During his early psychosis, we had to call the police once and they came at him with their guns drawn. It was horrifying. We had locked ourselves in the car (he was being threatening towards us) and I thought for sure they were going to shoot him. They tackled him to the ground and cuffed him but it took four of them to do it. When they get psychotic they are so strong and so difficult to control. I hate this. It is him who put us in this situation, but he really doesn't have the capability to understand the ramifications of this kind of stuff. ARRGGHHH!!!!!!

Oh, please don't give up. Look how far you have come!! You are in twoterville!!! And please go back on your meds. Without going in to a long, involved explanation and neurotransmitters and receptors, you can really do yourself harm going on and off your meds. Consistency is the best thing you can do for your brain. Sorry, I don't mean to sound like I'm being your mom, but this is the type of stuff I study.

Hi dorkie one. I am really ambivalent about calling the police. He has some pending charges against him right now that we went through major hoops to get transferred to mental health court, but the deal hasn't gone through yet. If he is using, I'm afraid they would arrest him again and put him in jail and all the other charges would get piled on him again. He already spent a year in jail. He totally decompensated. On the other hand, what if he's serious this time and we don't call? I feel kind of paralyzed right now. I have left several messages for him but haven't heard anything. Thanks for the hugs.

Hi lap band ladies. I don't often like to ask for help, but I'm feeling pretty panicky right now. My son has been living at his girlfriend's house for the past few months. She is bipolar and he has paranoid schizophrenia, so they are both rather fragile people. Well, she called my daughter today and said that my son got very drunk last night (he has substance abuse issues) and the two of them got into a big fight. He left the house, stating that he planned to commit suicide. No one has seen him since. He is not answering his phone. I've checked the jail, and I've checked his phone activity (he hasn't used his phone since 11 last night) , etc. He has threatened suicide before and never followed through, but it's hard not to take it seriously. He really doesn't have friends, other than his "drug gang" from years past and I have no idea how to contact any of them to look for him. I really don't know what to do. I just feel so sad. Thanks for listening.

Munchie, did you ask about that "overlimit" permit thing?

Saweet! That's almost as good as the real thing!!! Have you tried eating anything yet?

yeah, he gave me 2.1 the first time. I really do think it's better to be a little loose than too tight. Hey, did he yell at you for gaining weight? I'm guessing not . . .

Oh dear. Sorry it was rough. How much did he put in?

Good luck tomorrow!!!! Let us know how it goes!! woohoo!