Hello again. I just stopped in to see how everyone is doing.
I am feeling a lot better this afternoon. I did an awesome presentation at a doctors office today!!!! I am very proud of myself. It is the first productive thing I have done at work since I stopped taking pills 9 days ago.
I don't know when the stomach problems will go away. They keep dragging and dragging. But at least I have a part of my apitite (I can't spell) back. Over the last 9 days I have lost more than 10lbs. I am not a large person. This has broght my weight down to 124. This scares me, because I look sick. Will this ever go away???
-britney
Hey Britney,Glad to hear from you! Happy to hear about your good day at work. Yes the weight will start to pick up again, very soon I am sure. Little by little you should get more of an appetite. When I got off methadone I was like 115 lbs and dropped to 102 lbs. but I did gain it back and I win't tell you what I am now,LOL.. I just had a baby "Excuse" is getting old. She is 8 months,lol. Anyway hang in there! You are doing soooo good and should be soooo PROUD of youself...... Keep us posted! Rae
My daughter is 9 months!!!!!
Wow, so you understand how hard this is with an infant???
-britney
Wow, so you understand how hard this is with an infant???
-britney
You will get your need for food back, it just may take some more time.
YOU SHOULD BE DARN PROUD OF YOURSELF !!! Keep it up your doing great.
Britney sounds like your on your way, way to
Down to 124 lbs, maybe you can become a model.
JohnDee
Down to 124 lbs, maybe you can become a model.
JohnDee
Thanks john. I needed to hear that.
It's funny how when you are in withdrawls, you care nothing about how you look. You honestly look how you feel. Well at least I did.
I started putting makeup on again, but my clothes are too lose!
The one good thing that happend, is I took my son to the pool on Sunday. (Yes, the day of the BIG snow)
Anyway, it was the Rec-Center. And I think the only reason I did it was because I knew I looked good in my bikini!
When I was on the pills, I really didn't care too much about my looks. I was so numb to everything and everyone, that it didn't really matter to me. Now I always put on makeup, and had my hair done, but as far as looking in the mirror 20 times per day, I didn't.
I guess I can start doing that again!!! lol
-britney
It's funny how when you are in withdrawls, you care nothing about how you look. You honestly look how you feel. Well at least I did.
I started putting makeup on again, but my clothes are too lose!
The one good thing that happend, is I took my son to the pool on Sunday. (Yes, the day of the BIG snow)
Anyway, it was the Rec-Center. And I think the only reason I did it was because I knew I looked good in my bikini!
When I was on the pills, I really didn't care too much about my looks. I was so numb to everything and everyone, that it didn't really matter to me. Now I always put on makeup, and had my hair done, but as far as looking in the mirror 20 times per day, I didn't.
I guess I can start doing that again!!! lol
-britney
See Brittany ~
You are all ready getting back to the real you.
There a saying "When you feel you look good on the outside, then you'll start to feel good on the inside "
You are all ready getting back to the real you.
There a saying "When you feel you look good on the outside, then you'll start to feel good on the inside "
Thank you Marina. I really do think that I am feeling better. To be able to come this far, and plan on not using hopfully ever again, is something I thought I would never do. I hope it works, but what do I do if I get hure? If I have surery?
A car accident (knock on wood)?
What do I do if any of that happens. Will I have to take the pills because of pain??? That REALLY scares me?
-britney
A car accident (knock on wood)?
What do I do if any of that happens. Will I have to take the pills because of pain??? That REALLY scares me?
-britney
Britney,
Wanted to let you know I have been keeping up with you through your posts and am very happy for your success.ESPECIALLY with a job AND a baby. You must be one determined, strong chick! I was wondering about the appetite loss myself, although a few pounds gone won't hurt me, I'm not eating at all, either. Keep up the good work! Oh, as for the future need, I would just wait and see. Who knows, with your new clean lifestyle, hopefully you won't need any meds soon. Take care!
Wanted to let you know I have been keeping up with you through your posts and am very happy for your success.ESPECIALLY with a job AND a baby. You must be one determined, strong chick! I was wondering about the appetite loss myself, although a few pounds gone won't hurt me, I'm not eating at all, either. Keep up the good work! Oh, as for the future need, I would just wait and see. Who knows, with your new clean lifestyle, hopefully you won't need any meds soon. Take care!
Britney, heres a song for you, CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES COME ON.
I forgot the rest, lol..but u get the message sweetie.. i am soooooo PROUD of u, YOU GO GIRL, AND KEEP ON GOING!!!!!, (AND DONT EVER, EVER, EVER, LOOK BACK EAITHER HUN, your friend Jasmine
I forgot the rest, lol..but u get the message sweetie.. i am soooooo PROUD of u, YOU GO GIRL, AND KEEP ON GOING!!!!!, (AND DONT EVER, EVER, EVER, LOOK BACK EAITHER HUN, your friend Jasmine
Britney,
Congratulations on your successful presentation -- it's a good reminder that no matter what Vic whispers in our ear, we really do function better when not taking handfulls of pills a day! On the weight thing, I actually found that I lost weight while using -- even though when I ate, I tended to eat a lot. I've read that hydro raises your metabolism. I also smoked more when on hydro, like a fiend -- that also raises metabolism and suppresses appetite.
Anyway, I've gained about 15 pounds since last May when I quit, despite working out at the gym 3-5 times a week. I'd like to lose at least half that. Some of that gain may have been due to my quitting smoking around the same time -- that puts on 10 lbs all by itself, I'm told.
Anyway, enjoy your new figure....on this Board, though, it's your beautiful inside that is really shining through. M.
Congratulations on your successful presentation -- it's a good reminder that no matter what Vic whispers in our ear, we really do function better when not taking handfulls of pills a day! On the weight thing, I actually found that I lost weight while using -- even though when I ate, I tended to eat a lot. I've read that hydro raises your metabolism. I also smoked more when on hydro, like a fiend -- that also raises metabolism and suppresses appetite.
Anyway, I've gained about 15 pounds since last May when I quit, despite working out at the gym 3-5 times a week. I'd like to lose at least half that. Some of that gain may have been due to my quitting smoking around the same time -- that puts on 10 lbs all by itself, I'm told.
Anyway, enjoy your new figure....on this Board, though, it's your beautiful inside that is really shining through. M.
Just wanted to add a note about the wieght loss...okay, 2 notes.
First be thankful..I read on another board several people Gaining quite a bit of weight.
Second, in my experience it does come back,
I am about 5'5 and weighed about 130 (size 7/8) when going off hydro and getting on the bupe. Within a few weeks I was down to about 112 lbs, ody looked great, BUT I had NO BOOBS , literally went from a C cup to a B, and my face looked drawn and pale and old. was getting comments that I looked too thin.
And the really odd thing was that it seemed my pores grew, and became clogged.
Anyway, I posted that the weight was scaring me when I went down to 110-112 even though I ate ice cream several times a week, among other garbage.
Anyway, suddenly one day I just started putting the weight back on, No changes in diet, exercise, etc. But I went from 112 to 120 in ONE week, Luckily I stopped at the 120 and have stayed there for 5-6 weeks.
I think some of that weight loss is water retention, and possibly relief of constipation?
First be thankful..I read on another board several people Gaining quite a bit of weight.
Second, in my experience it does come back,
I am about 5'5 and weighed about 130 (size 7/8) when going off hydro and getting on the bupe. Within a few weeks I was down to about 112 lbs, ody looked great, BUT I had NO BOOBS , literally went from a C cup to a B, and my face looked drawn and pale and old. was getting comments that I looked too thin.
And the really odd thing was that it seemed my pores grew, and became clogged.
Anyway, I posted that the weight was scaring me when I went down to 110-112 even though I ate ice cream several times a week, among other garbage.
Anyway, suddenly one day I just started putting the weight back on, No changes in diet, exercise, etc. But I went from 112 to 120 in ONE week, Luckily I stopped at the 120 and have stayed there for 5-6 weeks.
I think some of that weight loss is water retention, and possibly relief of constipation?
Congratulations!!!! I have just read all your post and replies and wow what a support system everyone has here! You are an example and I admire you very much I can't wait to write a post at day nine. I can relate to your weight problem. I have had five kids. I never fell below 220 and I was very depressed all the time. When I started with Vic I found I lost weight 75 pounds as a matter of fact. Everyone said I looked really good. Too bad I didn't feel good. I started to realize my problem with Vic and slowly weaned myself down to one and a half a day. After that I slowly gained 20 pounds. Now I am on day four and I am hoping I do not gain anymore. I am so glad to hear you are happy on the outside and inside. I am praying for you and I want you to know that everyone in here is a shining example of the person I want to be. Keep it up you are doing GREAT!!!!!!
Dear Britany ALLLLL RIGHT!!!! I am so proud of you.Of course I haven't seen 124 since I was about 13.Green with envy!!!but very happy for you.You have been working so hard and I am so proud.......mollyjean
