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Carriede68

Carriede68

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Hello Everyone!!!
My name is Carrie. I am 38 years old and have stage 4 breast cancer. It has been in remission for 5 years. I have gained 50+ pounds due to medicines and lack of pysical activity. I don't feel like myself anymore. I used to be fun and always wanted to go out and have a good time. I now tell my husband to go himself. I don't want to feel this way anymore! I no longer see my friends because I am embarressed. I weigh more now than I did when I was 9 months pregnant.I have two wonderful daughters ages 12 and 7. I want to have the energy and self esteem to do things with them also!

I have started dieting and am going for a walk after school today. I sure could use a support system like this.

Thank you,
Carrie
 
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Welcome!

Welcome, Carrie! My heart goes out to you. I cannot relate directly to your story but my mother-in-law sure can. She had a brain tumor removed over 10 years ago. Her pituatary gland was damanged also. She went from being a skinny little thing to being extremely overweight. She has struggled with the same sort of feelings that you have.

I give you a lot of credit for taking back control of your body and trying to lose the weight!! That is something my mother-in-law never did. She never seemed to get past the emotional aspect of the weight gain. It seemed to be eaiser for her to be unhappy and use her medical condition as an excuse rather than try to lose the weight.

I wish you all the success in the world and be assured that if you need any support or a shoulder to lean on, you've got a buddy here!!
 
Wow...you are a brave woman. If you got through all of that, then you definitely have it in you to drop a few pounds! We're here every step of the way :D
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Thank you soo much!!!!

Thank all of you for your kind words. I am already starting to feel better. I can't believe it but I have already lost 15 lbs. I have been watching what I ate for a while but never weighed myself. I was too scared. Last time I was weighed at the doctor's office I was 185 lbs. I am only 5'2". I weighed myself this morning and I was 170 lbs. It gave me a lot of confidence. Thank you again!!!!!

Carrie
 
way to go on the 15 lb drop... i hope that put a huge grin on your face. :D

after all you've overcome.. the next 35 lbs will be a piece of low fat cheesecake :D and we'll be happy to watch your progress
 
ChristmasQueen said:
Welcome, Carrie! My heart goes out to you. I cannot relate directly to your story but my mother-in-law sure can. She had a brain tumor removed over 10 years ago. Her pituatary gland was damanged also. She went from being a skinny little thing to being extremely overweight. She has struggled with the same sort of feelings that you have.

I give you a lot of credit for taking back control of your body and trying to lose the weight!! That is something my mother-in-law never did. She never seemed to get past the emotional aspect of the weight gain. It seemed to be eaiser for her to be unhappy and use her medical condition as an excuse rather than try to lose the weight.

I wish you all the success in the world and be assured that if you need any support or a shoulder to lean on, you've got a buddy here!!
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That is just how I felt. I am so tired of feeling that way. Just starting to do something about it already makes me feel better. Thank you so much for sharing this story with me. I don't feel so alone now.

Thanks again,
Carrie
 
wow

wow! i have just become a newb today and i was just browsing around and checking out the site and your story gave me goose bumps. i have not nearly been through anything you have except the weight. i too am 5'2" and last october i weighed in at 183 lbs. i got out of a stressful relationship and a few months later got into a nice one i lost some of my weight but now i am putting it back on (b/c i'm getting comfortable) and i really need to get motivated and take some of it back off. you really touched me and have helped motivate me as well. WAY TO GO ON THE 15 LBS!!!:D
 
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Way to go!!

Carrie

Way to go on the weight loss!! That is superb :D Doesn't it feel great to know you are succeeding in one of the toughest battles? It's stories like yours that make me think I can do it, too! Thanks for sharing and keep us posted............

Side note-I weighed in this morning, too, and was down a couple of pounds. Probably just water since it's been less than a week, but it keeps me going!!

Take care
CQ
 
ChristmasQueen said:
Carrie

Way to go on the weight loss!! That is superb :D Doesn't it feel great to know you are succeeding in one of the toughest battles? It's stories like yours that make me think I can do it, too! Thanks for sharing and keep us posted............

Side note-I weighed in this morning, too, and was down a couple of pounds. Probably just water since it's been less than a week, but it keeps me going!!

Take care
CQ
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Congrats on the weight loss. It always makes you feel good when those first pounds come off. It helps motivate you to drop more:D Thanks for your kindness and keep up the good work.

Carrie
 
little chunky said:
wow! i have just become a newb today and i was just browsing around and checking out the site and your story gave me goose bumps. i have not nearly been through anything you have except the weight. i too am 5'2" and last october i weighed in at 183 lbs. i got out of a stressful relationship and a few months later got into a nice one i lost some of my weight but now i am putting it back on (b/c i'm getting comfortable) and i really need to get motivated and take some of it back off. you really touched me and have helped motivate me as well. WAY TO GO ON THE 15 LBS!!!:D
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I had some very dark years with the cancer. I am still considered terminal but in remission. You just have to adapt and live with the cards you have been dealt. This weight loss is a way for me to get back to being myself. I will not let cancer ruin my life. I am taking control. It is similar with weight loss. We can choose to be miserable or do something about it and make the best of it. I choose to live happily. I know you will be able to do this. Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot to me.

Carrie
 
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