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  • OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

    No, I'm not a valley girl.....but I figure you may be relishing in my lack of posts lately . Anyways, I'm not going to be around much for a while and will have to relinquish my spot in all challenges but will probably pick up on the next round of them in a couple of weeks. My dad has lung and brain cancer that will be aggresively treated the next couple of weeks and I am the only one in my family who is capable of handling this so I'm by his side when the doc's haven't kicked me out. I actually thought I was going to have to pull the plug today but apparently everything is starting to become responsive and he's is relatively unharmed by any of the masses outside of the pressure that is in his head. I broke the news to him today what was happening and his chances of being able to live mostly functional are limited to about 6-14 months - maybe more if the cancers are responsive to the radiation treatment and any future chemo. He is very cognative so I asked him if he wanted to live knowing he will die as long as he can enjoy himself for at least 6 months or just go peacefully and he decided to kick this stuff in the BOOTAY! I'm pretty sure he has a good chance of pulling through for a long time as long as he is a VERY healthy man otherwise. I'll know the next couple of days if the cancer will respond. So, I'm doing well with my diet and am sticking with it so I don't bite my mom's head off. All she can think of is how expensive this will be.....but she doesn't have the attention span (alcoholic) to realize that most of this will be covered by gov't help and plus my dad is at UC Davis which is the most experimental but successful group in the US that may actually take him as their "study" and pay for everything - just for research. Plus, they can qualify for other help....I'll have to arrange that too but I'm ok with it. Anyways, my exercise is limited to walking right now - and I AM walking all over the place and have no time to keep up with any other exercise program. Thank goodness for Atkins - that's the only way I'm able to keep cool under fire right now. No blood sugar spikes to deal with.....Thank you DR A!!!!!
    27 F 5' 7"
    Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
    After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

    I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

    Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

    Minigoals:
    To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
    To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
    199lbs:
    189lbs:
    179lbs:
    169lbs:
    159lbs:
    149lbs:
    139lbs:
    129lbs:
    Goal!:

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    Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

    (((((((Slimndown))))))))))))) Yes. I missed you.

    I'm so sorry to hear about everything your family is going through - but you're an amazing person and a strong person, and I'm so glad your dad has you to lean on.

    Please, know that you and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of you!!

    ~Brook

    My Melting Page: A Picture Diary and Misc Other Stuff


    Highest Weight: 243lbs

    Atkineer since May 2002!!

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    • #3
      Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

      Thanks so much, Brook! I came here (like the rest of us) because I have more people in my life that are self centered than concerned about helping others. It's so nice that at least I have you guys (and God) to vent to. Thanks for being here tonight.
      27 F 5' 7"
      Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
      After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

      I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

      Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

      Minigoals:
      To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
      To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
      199lbs:
      189lbs:
      179lbs:
      169lbs:
      159lbs:
      149lbs:
      139lbs:
      129lbs:
      Goal!:

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      • #4
        Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

        Slimndown,

        If God brought you to it, He will take you through it!

        I will be praying for you and your family!

        Be strong!
        Tania


        SW 114kg / GW 70kg
        Fresh Start on 28 July 2008

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        • #5
          Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

          Thanks! I have faith that things will work out for the best in the very end.
          27 F 5' 7"
          Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
          After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

          I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

          Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

          Minigoals:
          To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
          To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
          199lbs:
          189lbs:
          179lbs:
          169lbs:
          159lbs:
          149lbs:
          139lbs:
          129lbs:
          Goal!:

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          • #6
            Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

            I'm so sorry about your father. I will have you and your family in my prayers.
            Michele SW250/CW 226/GW150 F, 38, 5'6"

            I was down to 175 in 2007 and I will get back there again!

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            • #7
              Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

              I really missed you Slim and I'll miss you while you're away helping your father. He's so lucky to have you by his side and I'm so glad that you're capable of doing that for him. Stay strong and I'll be praying for you and your father.

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              • #8
                Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

                Oh Slim. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you. Know that we will always be here for you when you need us. Stay strong, sweetie.
                Female, 46yrs, 5'3"

                Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
                Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07

                SW198.5/CW215/GW150







                Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23

                "Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."

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                • #9
                  Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

                  {{{slimn}}} You bet I've missed you! I even pm'd you at LCBB! I've wondered where you've been! Please take care of yourself as you also do what you can for your dad. We'll miss you until you come home! My father died of cancer about 7 years ago, so I know what you are going through. I'm sending up prayers for your family. I want to see your dad get well~
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                  • #10
                    Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

                    Hi Slim,

                    I missed you too! Slim, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, and I'm sorry you're having to shoulder so much of the responsibility...but, I'm sure he's appreciative!

                    I'll miss you while you're away, check in when you can! (((slim)))
                    Shelly

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                    • #11
                      Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

                      Hey Slimn, I am so sorry to hear about your dad, I will light you and him a candle.......I'll be thinking of you !!!!
                      41 year old female, lenght 5'5'' and a half

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                      • #12
                        Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

                        Good vibes coming your Dad's way!
                        A positive attitude is going to go along way for your Dad and like you said he is ready to kick BOOTAY!
                        One of my best friends Mom is a cancer survivor - brain cancer and lung cancer - and its been over 10 years! May your Dad be blessed with the same success and good health!

                        Lady Hawke

                        Attitude Changes Everything.
                        Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.
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                        • #13
                          Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

                          Originally posted by Tania
                          Slimndown,

                          If God brought you to it, He will take you through it!

                          I will be praying for you and your family!

                          Be strong!

                          I love what Tania said...it's true! Be positive and I hope everything goes well!!!
                          f/30/5'2
                          restart weight: feb 9 @ 125
                          1st goal weight: feb 15 @ 120
                          ultimate goal weight:
                          mar 15 @ 115
















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                          • #14
                            Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

                            oh I am so sorry. I'm so glad you forced the issue and got him to get treatment and I know you were not expecting anything this devastating. Good for Dad fighting this to the end I know in your other topic you talked about how vibrant and active he was just a while ago. I hope you guys get some great quality time together during the next yr as he is fighting this and kicking it to the curb!

                            Pack you a cooler of acceptable foods and keep it handy. I know aboiut hospital walking for exercise too. Do what you can. If you get a chance pick up a ressitance band (but not a cheapy unles you are a glutton for pain) and you can do some stress releasing resistance exercises while you walk and while you sit since you have control of your blood sugar and will not use it to strangle Mom.

                            take care of yourself
                            by the book atkinseer

                            started 6/1/02 at 313
                            goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                            • #15
                              Re: OK - So, did anybody - like - miss me???

                              R U NUTS!!! Of course I missed you silly. I Love ya girl Glad to see ya now come and POST over in your Challenge girl so everyone knows yoiu're great.



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