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Nathalie W

September 26th, 2003, 09:04 PM

Ooohhh Elaine here 's a hug {{{{{Elaine}}}} I 'm sending plenty of good
thoughts over the ocean to you and your hubby. I hope he 's doing fine, and
I hope you get some time and space for you... good luck, as you and we all
know : you can do it!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds
SWWC 238/227.3/226

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Elaine Kirkham

September 26th, 2003, 09:43 PM

Thanks, Ray. Yes, my DH is coming along just fine.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

ray miller wrote:

> On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:52:04 GMT, Elaine Kirkham >
> wrote:
>
> >I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> >pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> >& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> >staying OP.
>
> Don't get discouraged Elaine. I hope your DH is recovering OK. Good
> luck with the new start.
>
> Ray
> --
> rmnsuk
> overall - 273/203/182
> swwc - 205/203/192

Elaine Kirkham

September 26th, 2003, 09:44 PM

Thanks, Denise. Yes, I'm so relieved to have him home.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Denise wrote:

> Lots of luck on your new start!
> It's great that hubby is home and on the mend.
> --
> Denise
> 233/201/133

Elaine Kirkham

September 26th, 2003, 09:44 PM

Thanks, Pat. I hope by posting here that you guys will help me as much as you
have in the past.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Pat in Virginia wrote:

> A new day ... a new start .... good attitude, Elaine.
> Good luck to you and your DH.
> PAT in VA/USA
>
> Elaine Kirkham wrote:
> >
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179

Elaine Kirkham

September 26th, 2003, 09:45 PM

Thanks, Fred. Yup, I sure do know the program and how well it works. I just
have to keep away from sweets!Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Fred wrote:

> Sorry about your husband's stroke. All the best to both of you.
>
> You know the program and will find it easy to get back to.
>
> Fred
>
> On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:52:04 GMT, Elaine Kirkham >
> wrote:
>
> >I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> >pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> >& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> >staying OP.
> >Elaine K
> >331.4/194.2?/179

Elaine Kirkham

September 26th, 2003, 09:47 PM

Thanks, Paper. I had no way to release my stress while he was in the
hospital. I just had no time for myself at all. Now that he's home, I've
started my walks & this gives me some healing for my mind & body - as well as
earning some extra points ;-D
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Paper wrote:

> On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:52:04 GMT, Elaine Kirkham >
> wrote:
>
> Good luck to you Elaine. I hope you're able to find another outlet for
> your stress. I know how difficult it can be to not binge over stress.
> I'm glad your husband is recovering well. That must be a huge relief
> to both of you.
>
> I'm sending lots of good karma your way.
>
> Paper
> 250.6/224.8/150
> Improvement - not Perfection
> >I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> >pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> >& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> >staying OP.
> >Elaine K
> >331.4/194.2?/179

Elaine Kirkham

September 26th, 2003, 09:48 PM

Thanks, Laura. My hubby is doing OK now & hopefully will have his full speech
back in about 2 weeks. I just hope that I can handle the bit of stress thats
left & stay OP.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Laura P wrote:

> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >
>
> I'm sorry to hear about the news - I wish you and your husband all the best
> for now and for the future. If you're keen to get back OP, then I'm sure
> you will and good luck to you ;o)
>
> Laura

Elaine Kirkham

September 26th, 2003, 09:52 PM

Thanks, Nathalie. Hug caught ;-) Now that Bill's home, I can do my walks again
and that is so calming to my spirit. Thanks goodness that my hubby only had a
slight stroke but that was bad enough - only his speech & swallowing were
affected, but It was still a great worry to me as I wasn't sure at first whether
his speech would come back. Thank goodness it has & looks like he will make a
full recovery ;-D
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Nathalie W wrote:

> Ooohhh Elaine here 's a hug {{{{{Elaine}}}} I 'm sending plenty of good
> thoughts over the ocean to you and your hubby. I hope he 's doing fine, and
> I hope you get some time and space for you... good luck, as you and we all
> know : you can do it!
> --
> Nathalie from Belgium
> 134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg
> 295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds
> SWWC 238/227.3/226
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >

Laura

September 26th, 2003, 11:04 PM

Glad to hear that DH is getting better and you are back OP. My DH had an
angina attack last week and ended in the hospital for 2 days of tests so I
can understand the stress you went through. Hang in there.

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Elaine Kirkham

September 26th, 2003, 11:22 PM

Thanks, Laura. It sure was and still is rather stressful.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Laura wrote:

> Glad to hear that DH is getting better and you are back OP. My DH had an
> angina attack last week and ended in the hospital for 2 days of tests so I
> can understand the stress you went through. Hang in there.
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >

Irma Williams

September 27th, 2003, 12:39 AM

Elaine,

Good luck
Irma
"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Laura

September 27th, 2003, 01:27 AM

I know the feeling. As he gets better you will feel the stress go away.
Having someone in your family ill does create stress. I've dealt with it
with both my husband and my daughter. It was their illnesses that put on
quite a bit of my weight over a period of 5 years. Things have settled down
some so I can concentrate on losing weight.

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks, Laura. It sure was and still is rather stressful.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2/179
>
> Laura wrote:
>
> > Glad to hear that DH is getting better and you are back OP. My DH had an
> > angina attack last week and ended in the hospital for 2 days of tests so
I
> > can understand the stress you went through. Hang in there.
> >
> > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully
recovered
> > > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > > staying OP.
> > > Elaine K
> > > 331.4/194.2?/179
> > >
>

Donna in Idaho \(remove invalid\)

September 27th, 2003, 01:49 AM

Lots of good luck wishes and hugs headed your way!
--
Donna in Idaho!
Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator
Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/

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"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 01:52 AM

Thanks, Irma.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Irma Williams wrote:

> Elaine,
>
> Good luck
> Irma
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 01:54 AM

I agree and the only way I can handle the stress seems to be by eating. As long
as I can recover and get it back off, I don't really mind. I am just thankful
that he is alive & almost back to normal. I got the weigh off once and I will do
it again - with the help of this group, that is ;-D
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Laura wrote:

> I know the feeling. As he gets better you will feel the stress go away.
> Having someone in your family ill does create stress. I've dealt with it
> with both my husband and my daughter. It was their illnesses that put on
> quite a bit of my weight over a period of 5 years. Things have settled down
> some so I can concentrate on losing weight.
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks, Laura. It sure was and still is rather stressful.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2/179
> >
> > Laura wrote:
> >
> > > Glad to hear that DH is getting better and you are back OP. My DH had an
> > > angina attack last week and ended in the hospital for 2 days of tests so
> I
> > > can understand the stress you went through. Hang in there.
> > >
> > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > > > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully
> recovered
> > > > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > > > staying OP.
> > > > Elaine K
> > > > 331.4/194.2?/179
> > > >
> >

Connie Walsh

September 27th, 2003, 02:04 AM

Elaine Kirkham wrote:
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Everyone deserves a fresh start!!! I wish you well in yours!!

Connie

--

Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/218.5/155
10% 241.5/218.5/217.5
25 lbs lost 241.5/218.5/216.5

Laura

September 27th, 2003, 02:08 AM

I'm sure you will now that you are back on program. I just wish I had found
ww when all of our medical troubles were going on. It might have kept me
going. The past still haunts me and puts me into a depressed state at times.
I fight this everyday and food has always been my crutch. I try and not let
that happen these days when the demons come out to play. Journaling helps
keep me on track. My tracking spreadsheet is on my desktop. I check it every
time I want something to eat at night to fight my snacking tendencies.

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I agree and the only way I can handle the stress seems to be by eating. As
long
> as I can recover and get it back off, I don't really mind. I am just
thankful
> that he is alive & almost back to normal. I got the weigh off once and I
will do
> it again - with the help of this group, that is ;-D
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2/179
>
> Laura wrote:
>
> > I know the feeling. As he gets better you will feel the stress go away.
> > Having someone in your family ill does create stress. I've dealt with it
> > with both my husband and my daughter. It was their illnesses that put on
> > quite a bit of my weight over a period of 5 years. Things have settled
down
> > some so I can concentrate on losing weight.
> >
> > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Thanks, Laura. It sure was and still is rather stressful.
> > > Elaine K
> > > 331.4/194.2/179
> > >
> > > Laura wrote:
> > >
> > > > Glad to hear that DH is getting better and you are back OP. My DH
had an
> > > > angina attack last week and ended in the hospital for 2 days of
tests so
> > I
> > > > can understand the stress you went through. Hang in there.
> > > >
> > > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about
20
> > > > > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully
> > recovered
> > > > > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > > > > staying OP.
> > > > > Elaine K
> > > > > 331.4/194.2?/179
> > > > >
> > >
>

Tuna Fish

September 27th, 2003, 02:57 AM

Good luck Elaine, im glad your husband is getting better, you will loose
your weight in no time, i have faith in you
sara.
"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Connie Walsh

September 27th, 2003, 03:12 AM

Connie Walsh wrote:
> Elaine Kirkham wrote:
>
>> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
>> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
>> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
>> staying OP.
>> Elaine K
>> 331.4/194.2?/179
>>
>
> Everyone deserves a fresh start!!! I wish you well in yours!!
>
> Connie
>

....and I am so relieved that your husband's stroke was only minor and he
has mostly recovered. Whew.

Connie

--

Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/218.5/155
10% 241.5/218.5/217.5
25 lbs lost 241.5/218.5/216.5

Brenda Hammond

September 27th, 2003, 03:59 AM

Sorry to hear about your husband, but glad that he's on the mend. You'll
get back OP now and that 20 will be gone soon. Good luck to you and your
DH.
--
Brenda
209/174/150
SWWC goal 165

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Sonya

September 27th, 2003, 05:15 AM

>Elaine Kirkham wrote:

>I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
>pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
>& is at home.

I am sorry to hear about your husband's stroke, Elaine. That must have been
extremely stressful for you. I am glad to hear that his recovery is going
well.

>This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
>staying OP.

The best of luck to you!

Sonya
199/188.2/180 (10%)

Nathalie W

September 27th, 2003, 06:24 AM

I 'm so relieved to hear that! Have fun on your walks, may they be very
soothing!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds
SWWC 238/227.3/226

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks, Nathalie. Hug caught ;-) Now that Bill's home, I can do my walks
again
> and that is so calming to my spirit. Thanks goodness that my hubby only
had a
> slight stroke but that was bad enough - only his speech & swallowing were
> affected, but It was still a great worry to me as I wasn't sure at first
whether
> his speech would come back. Thank goodness it has & looks like he will
make a
> full recovery ;-D
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2/179
>
> Nathalie W wrote:
>
> > Ooohhh Elaine here 's a hug {{{{{Elaine}}}} I 'm sending plenty of good
> > thoughts over the ocean to you and your hubby. I hope he 's doing fine,
and
> > I hope you get some time and space for you... good luck, as you and we
all
> > know : you can do it!
> > --
> > Nathalie from Belgium
> > 134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg
> > 295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds
> > SWWC 238/227.3/226
> >
> > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully
recovered
> > > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > > staying OP.
> > > Elaine K
> > > 331.4/194.2?/179
> > >
>

Joyce

September 27th, 2003, 09:53 AM

Oh Elaine, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'm glad to hear he is back
and home and recuperating well. I wish him a speedy and full recovery. I hope
you are able to relax more now that he is home and you know he will be alright. I
don't have any doubts that you will get that stress weight right back off. I'm
pulling for ya!

Joyce

On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:52:04 GMT, Elaine Kirkham > wrote:

>I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
>pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
>& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
>staying OP.
>Elaine K
>331.4/194.2?/179

Smharrington66

September 27th, 2003, 12:47 PM

Good luck, Elaine, on your new start!
Sue H.
195.8/158.6/162 WW goal
Starting Week 2 Maintenance
150 personal goal

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:00 PM

Thanks Donna. Hugs received ;-D & most welcome.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

"Donna in Idaho (remove invalid)" wrote:

> Lots of good luck wishes and hugs headed your way!
> --
> Donna in Idaho!
> Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator
> Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/
>
> Remove ".remove.invalid" to reply
>
> The ultimate inspiration is the deadline!
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:01 PM

Thanks Connie.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Connie Walsh wrote:

> Elaine Kirkham wrote:
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >
>
> Everyone deserves a fresh start!!! I wish you well in yours!!
>
> Connie
>
> --
>
> Cheers,
>
> Connie Walsh
>
> 241.5/218.5/155
> 10% 241.5/218.5/217.5
> 25 lbs lost 241.5/218.5/216.5

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:02 PM

Thanks, Laura. I know that while my hubby was in the hospital, I was eating
completely out of control - and mostly sweets ;-( This is day 2 and I'm doing
fine!
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Laura wrote:

> I'm sure you will now that you are back on program. I just wish I had found
> ww when all of our medical troubles were going on. It might have kept me
> going. The past still haunts me and puts me into a depressed state at times.
> I fight this everyday and food has always been my crutch. I try and not let
> that happen these days when the demons come out to play. Journaling helps
> keep me on track. My tracking spreadsheet is on my desktop. I check it every
> time I want something to eat at night to fight my snacking tendencies.
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I agree and the only way I can handle the stress seems to be by eating. As
> long
> > as I can recover and get it back off, I don't really mind. I am just
> thankful
> > that he is alive & almost back to normal. I got the weigh off once and I
> will do
> > it again - with the help of this group, that is ;-D
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2/179
> >
> > Laura wrote:
> >
> > > I know the feeling. As he gets better you will feel the stress go away.
> > > Having someone in your family ill does create stress. I've dealt with it
> > > with both my husband and my daughter. It was their illnesses that put on
> > > quite a bit of my weight over a period of 5 years. Things have settled
> down
> > > some so I can concentrate on losing weight.
> > >
> > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Thanks, Laura. It sure was and still is rather stressful.
> > > > Elaine K
> > > > 331.4/194.2/179
> > > >
> > > > Laura wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Glad to hear that DH is getting better and you are back OP. My DH
> had an
> > > > > angina attack last week and ended in the hospital for 2 days of
> tests so
> > > I
> > > > > can understand the stress you went through. Hang in there.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about
> 20
> > > > > > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully
> > > recovered
> > > > > > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > > > > > staying OP.
> > > > > > Elaine K
> > > > > > 331.4/194.2?/179
> > > > > >
> > > >
> >

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:03 PM

Thanks, Sara. I need all the luck I can get ;-D It's a shame to have to lose
it all over again, but at least with WW's, we have a way of doing it that we
know succeeds.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Tuna Fish wrote:

> Good luck Elaine, im glad your husband is getting better, you will loose
> your weight in no time, i have faith in you
> sara.
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:04 PM

Thanks, Connie. He's now talking about 80 % back to normal & improving each
day. I expect he will be able to talk almost as good as before in a few weeks.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Connie Walsh wrote:

> Connie Walsh wrote:
> > Elaine Kirkham wrote:
> >
> >> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> >> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> >> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> >> staying OP.
> >> Elaine K
> >> 331.4/194.2?/179
> >>
> >
> > Everyone deserves a fresh start!!! I wish you well in yours!!
> >
> > Connie
> >
>
> ...and I am so relieved that your husband's stroke was only minor and he
> has mostly recovered. Whew.
>
> Connie
>
> --
>
> Cheers,
>
> Connie Walsh
>
> 241.5/218.5/155
> 10% 241.5/218.5/217.5
> 25 lbs lost 241.5/218.5/216.5

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:05 PM

Thanks, Brenda. He sure is on the mend ;-D and starting to talk faster now.
This is day 2 of being OP and no problems so far and I hope at least some of
that 20 will be water.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Brenda Hammond wrote:

> Sorry to hear about your husband, but glad that he's on the mend. You'll
> get back OP now and that 20 will be gone soon. Good luck to you and your
> DH.
> --
> Brenda
> 209/174/150
> SWWC goal 165
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:06 PM

Thanks, Sonya. Yes, Bill is coming along so much faster than I ever thought he
would. I do believe that he will be talking almost normally with a week or so
;-D
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Sonya wrote:

> >Elaine Kirkham wrote:
>
> >I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> >pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> >& is at home.
>
> I am sorry to hear about your husband's stroke, Elaine. That must have been
> extremely stressful for you. I am glad to hear that his recovery is going
> well.
>
> >This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> >staying OP.
>
> The best of luck to you!
>
> Sonya
> 199/188.2/180 (10%)

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:08 PM

Thanks, Nathalie. I went for an 1 1/2 walk yesterday & couldn't believe how sore
I was afterwards. Boy, my muscles sure go downhill fast with a short time of no
working out ;-( I guess it's my age - 65 ;-D
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Nathalie W wrote:

> I 'm so relieved to hear that! Have fun on your walks, may they be very
> soothing!
> --
> Nathalie from Belgium
> 134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg
> 295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds
> SWWC 238/227.3/226
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks, Nathalie. Hug caught ;-) Now that Bill's home, I can do my walks
> again
> > and that is so calming to my spirit. Thanks goodness that my hubby only
> had a
> > slight stroke but that was bad enough - only his speech & swallowing were
> > affected, but It was still a great worry to me as I wasn't sure at first
> whether
> > his speech would come back. Thank goodness it has & looks like he will
> make a
> > full recovery ;-D
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2/179
> >
> > Nathalie W wrote:
> >
> > > Ooohhh Elaine here 's a hug {{{{{Elaine}}}} I 'm sending plenty of good
> > > thoughts over the ocean to you and your hubby. I hope he 's doing fine,
> and
> > > I hope you get some time and space for you... good luck, as you and we
> all
> > > know : you can do it!
> > > --
> > > Nathalie from Belgium
> > > 134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg
> > > 295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds
> > > SWWC 238/227.3/226
> > >
> > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > > > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully
> recovered
> > > > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > > > staying OP.
> > > > Elaine K
> > > > 331.4/194.2?/179
> > > >
> >

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:10 PM

Thanks, Joyce. Bill's still improving fast and now starting to talk faster ;-D I'm
back to going out, but I worry about him being alone now - but I must get back to
normal & do my exercising as usual or I know I will gain more weight! The exercise
also helps fight the stress as I do get a nice feeling of euphoria after a really long
walk.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Joyce wrote:

> Oh Elaine, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'm glad to hear he is back
> and home and recuperating well. I wish him a speedy and full recovery. I hope
> you are able to relax more now that he is home and you know he will be alright. I
> don't have any doubts that you will get that stress weight right back off. I'm
> pulling for ya!
>
> Joyce
>
> On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:52:04 GMT, Elaine Kirkham > wrote:
>
> >I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> >pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> >& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> >staying OP.
> >Elaine K
> >331.4/194.2?/179

Elaine Kirkham

September 27th, 2003, 08:10 PM

Thanks, Sue. I will need all the luck & support I can get.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Smharrington66 wrote:

> Good luck, Elaine, on your new start!
> Sue H.
> 195.8/158.6/162 WW goal
> Starting Week 2 Maintenance
> 150 personal goal

Erin Marsh

September 28th, 2003, 01:35 AM

On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:52:04 GMT, Elaine Kirkham >
wrote:

>I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
>pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
>& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
>staying OP.

Good luck Elaine. You've got us to help you through the rough times so
vent as much as you need to.

--
Erin in NZ
125/90/75 kgs
275.3/198.2/165 lbs

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves"
Sir Edmund Hilary

Laura

September 28th, 2003, 01:46 AM

Glad to hear you are back on track. When my husband was in the hospital my
daughter and I ate out each night before we went to visit him. Taco bell and
Burger King. I'm glad it was only 2 days this time or my WW efforts would
have been totally blown. It is very hard to stay on track when your routine
is disrupted and under stress with your hubby sick.

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks, Laura. I know that while my hubby was in the hospital, I was
eating
> completely out of control - and mostly sweets ;-( This is day 2 and I'm
doing
> fine!
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2/179
>
> Laura wrote:
>
> > I'm sure you will now that you are back on program. I just wish I had
found
> > ww when all of our medical troubles were going on. It might have kept me
> > going. The past still haunts me and puts me into a depressed state at
times.
> > I fight this everyday and food has always been my crutch. I try and not
let
> > that happen these days when the demons come out to play. Journaling
helps
> > keep me on track. My tracking spreadsheet is on my desktop. I check it
every
> > time I want something to eat at night to fight my snacking tendencies.
> >
> > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I agree and the only way I can handle the stress seems to be by
eating. As
> > long
> > > as I can recover and get it back off, I don't really mind. I am just
> > thankful
> > > that he is alive & almost back to normal. I got the weigh off once and
I
> > will do
> > > it again - with the help of this group, that is ;-D
> > > Elaine K
> > > 331.4/194.2/179
> > >
> > > Laura wrote:
> > >
> > > > I know the feeling. As he gets better you will feel the stress go
away.
> > > > Having someone in your family ill does create stress. I've dealt
with it
> > > > with both my husband and my daughter. It was their illnesses that
put on
> > > > quite a bit of my weight over a period of 5 years. Things have
settled
> > down
> > > > some so I can concentrate on losing weight.
> > > >
> > > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Thanks, Laura. It sure was and still is rather stressful.
> > > > > Elaine K
> > > > > 331.4/194.2/179
> > > > >
> > > > > Laura wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Glad to hear that DH is getting better and you are back OP. My
DH
> > had an
> > > > > > angina attack last week and ended in the hospital for 2 days of
> > tests so
> > > > I
> > > > > > can understand the stress you went through. Hang in there.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained
about
> > 20
> > > > > > > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully
> > > > recovered
> > > > > > > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me
luck in
> > > > > > > staying OP.
> > > > > > > Elaine K
> > > > > > > 331.4/194.2?/179
> > > > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
>

Lesanne

September 28th, 2003, 02:17 AM

well more than luck girl, you have the skill!

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Elaine Kirkham

September 28th, 2003, 06:11 AM

Thanks, Erin. I'll sure need all the help I can get to stay OP this time.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Erin Marsh wrote:

> On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:52:04 GMT, Elaine Kirkham >
> wrote:
>
> >I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> >pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> >& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> >staying OP.
>
> Good luck Elaine. You've got us to help you through the rough times so
> vent as much as you need to.
>
> --
> Erin in NZ
> 125/90/75 kgs
> 275.3/198.2/165 lbs
>
> "It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves"
> Sir Edmund Hilary

Elaine Kirkham

September 28th, 2003, 06:13 AM

Thanks, Laura. Hubby's well on the way to being 100 % but I find the stress is
still there - but not as bad. I keep worrying that he'll have another one! I did
find that being able to get my walking in has helped tremendously with the
stress, so I will do another walk tomorrow which is normally my rest day.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Laura wrote:

> Glad to hear you are back on track. When my husband was in the hospital my
> daughter and I ate out each night before we went to visit him. Taco bell and
> Burger King. I'm glad it was only 2 days this time or my WW efforts would
> have been totally blown. It is very hard to stay on track when your routine
> is disrupted and under stress with your hubby sick.
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks, Laura. I know that while my hubby was in the hospital, I was
> eating
> > completely out of control - and mostly sweets ;-( This is day 2 and I'm
> doing
> > fine!
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2/179
> >
> > Laura wrote:
> >
> > > I'm sure you will now that you are back on program. I just wish I had
> found
> > > ww when all of our medical troubles were going on. It might have kept me
> > > going. The past still haunts me and puts me into a depressed state at
> times.
> > > I fight this everyday and food has always been my crutch. I try and not
> let
> > > that happen these days when the demons come out to play. Journaling
> helps
> > > keep me on track. My tracking spreadsheet is on my desktop. I check it
> every
> > > time I want something to eat at night to fight my snacking tendencies.
> > >
> > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I agree and the only way I can handle the stress seems to be by
> eating. As
> > > long
> > > > as I can recover and get it back off, I don't really mind. I am just
> > > thankful
> > > > that he is alive & almost back to normal. I got the weigh off once and
> I
> > > will do
> > > > it again - with the help of this group, that is ;-D
> > > > Elaine K
> > > > 331.4/194.2/179
> > > >
> > > > Laura wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I know the feeling. As he gets better you will feel the stress go
> away.
> > > > > Having someone in your family ill does create stress. I've dealt
> with it
> > > > > with both my husband and my daughter. It was their illnesses that
> put on
> > > > > quite a bit of my weight over a period of 5 years. Things have
> settled
> > > down
> > > > > some so I can concentrate on losing weight.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > Thanks, Laura. It sure was and still is rather stressful.
> > > > > > Elaine K
> > > > > > 331.4/194.2/179
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Laura wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Glad to hear that DH is getting better and you are back OP. My
> DH
> > > had an
> > > > > > > angina attack last week and ended in the hospital for 2 days of
> > > tests so
> > > > > I
> > > > > > > can understand the stress you went through. Hang in there.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> > > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained
> about
> > > 20
> > > > > > > > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully
> > > > > recovered
> > > > > > > > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me
> luck in
> > > > > > > > staying OP.
> > > > > > > > Elaine K
> > > > > > > > 331.4/194.2?/179
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> >

Elaine Kirkham

September 28th, 2003, 06:13 AM

Thanks Lesanne. You are right, it is more than luck - it's the help I get here
that really helps ;-D
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Lesanne wrote:

> well more than luck girl, you have the skill!
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >

Kristin

September 29th, 2003, 01:13 AM

OMG, Elaine. I'm so sorry to hear about your hubby but so glad to hear he's
doing better! I wish you a ton of luck in your fresh start. Start with
concentrating on water, because a lot of the time it's simply water weight
that get's us. And that evil Salt monster! Hang in there and I'll keep you
and hubby in my prayers...

--

~Kristin O~
272/239.2/172

Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

"Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
...
> I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> staying OP.
> Elaine K
> 331.4/194.2?/179
>

Elaine Kirkham

September 29th, 2003, 01:57 AM

Thanks Kristin. He's improving quite a bit each day & hopefully will have his
full speech back. The water was one of the problems in that I wasn't drinking
what I should & binging terribly. This is day 3 & I'm still 100% so hopefully I
will be OK now. All prayers are most welcome.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Kristin wrote:

> OMG, Elaine. I'm so sorry to hear about your hubby but so glad to hear he's
> doing better! I wish you a ton of luck in your fresh start. Start with
> concentrating on water, because a lot of the time it's simply water weight
> that get's us. And that evil Salt monster! Hang in there and I'll keep you
> and hubby in my prayers...
>
> --
>
> ~Kristin O~
> 272/239.2/172
>
> Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
> http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html
>
> "Elaine Kirkham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> > pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> > & is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> > staying OP.
> > Elaine K
> > 331.4/194.2?/179
> >

G. Sample

September 29th, 2003, 08:51 PM

No time for reading and posting as I'm very busy, but I happened to
see yours and can not leave without wishing you the best of luck in
your fresh start! You can do it, my friend. All the best and plenty
of hugs to boot! (((Elaine K.))) :-)

Gail
180/159/145

>I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
>pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
>& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
>staying OP.
>Elaine K
>331.4/194.2?/179
>

Elaine Kirkham

September 29th, 2003, 10:10 PM

Thanks, Gail. Day 4 & going strong. Bill is also improving slowly each day
and I hope he will get his speech back 100 % - time will tell - but at least
I have him ;-D
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

"G. Sample" wrote:

> No time for reading and posting as I'm very busy, but I happened to
> see yours and can not leave without wishing you the best of luck in
> your fresh start! You can do it, my friend. All the best and plenty
> of hugs to boot! (((Elaine K.))) :-)
>
> Gail
> 180/159/145
>
> >I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
> >pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
> >& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
> >staying OP.
> >Elaine K
> >331.4/194.2?/179
> >

Joyce

October 2nd, 2003, 02:31 PM

I sure understand the constant worrying. It's hard to get it into your head that
if something is going to happen, it's going to happen ... regardless as to whether
you are in his presence or not. It could be tomorrow, it coud be 3 years, it may
never happen again. I went through the same thing with my husband years ago when
he was having problems that were going undiagnosed. He was afraid to be alone, I
was afraid to leave him alone .. both of us seemed to end up putting our lives on
hold. I don't know if there is an answer Elaine, other than if you don't make
some time for yourself, you aren't going to do your own health (mental and
otherwise) any good.

I wish both of you the best!

Joyce

On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 19:10:12 GMT, Elaine Kirkham > wrote:

>Thanks, Joyce. Bill's still improving fast and now starting to talk faster ;-D I'm
>back to going out, but I worry about him being alone now - but I must get back to
>normal & do my exercising as usual or I know I will gain more weight! The exercise
>also helps fight the stress as I do get a nice feeling of euphoria after a really long
>walk.
>Elaine K
>331.4/194.2/179
>
>Joyce wrote:
>
>> Oh Elaine, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'm glad to hear he is back
>> and home and recuperating well. I wish him a speedy and full recovery. I hope
>> you are able to relax more now that he is home and you know he will be alright. I
>> don't have any doubts that you will get that stress weight right back off. I'm
>> pulling for ya!
>>
>> Joyce
>>
>> On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:52:04 GMT, Elaine Kirkham > wrote:
>>
>> >I have just gone through a very stressful time & have gained about 20
>> >pounds. My husband had a small stroke but has now almost fully recovered
>> >& is at home. This is day 1 of my fresh start, so wish me luck in
>> >staying OP.
>> >Elaine K
>> >331.4/194.2?/179