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  • About Me

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    pam1959

    Female, 50
    Douglasville, GA, USA
    Member since August 2, 2007

    • About Me

      I'm a library assistant for cobb county. I love to read and enjoy my pug "Spike" I am married and have 2 grown sons. My greatest wish is to be healthy and happy with the body I was meant to have

      I'm a library assistant for cobb county. I love to read and enjoy my pug "Spike" I am married and have 2 grown sons. My greatest wish is to be healthy and happy with the body I was meant to have

    • Interests

      Reading, Old musicals, Shopping, and spending time with my family.

      Reading, Old musicals, Shopping, and spending time with my family.

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on May 18, 08
    Goal Completed on May 18, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Gastric Bypass Surgery

      I'm a 48 yr. old female who had Gastric bypass surgery Oct. 3rd. I have done really well, but I realize all aren't as fortunate as I have been. It's not a cure or for the faint of heart. many people do not do as well as I have.

    • Close Obesity

      I'm married and have 2 grown sons. As of march 29 I've lost 165 lbs WOOHOO

      Treatments

      6 Week Body Makeover Not Working
      Boring
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I come from a family of severly depressed or bi-polar women. For my psych eval I was sent to s doctor for long term trearment. 1 of the drugs he placed me on was wellbutrin it has been a miracle for me, I am so much better than I have been in years

      Treatments

      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      still depressed not strong enough
      Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
      i take the max. dose and it has helped a little
      Paxil Not Working
      gave me no emotions at all
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      my husband is my hero, I know that there is none better
      Trazodone Not Working
      made me sick to my stomach
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      a miracle
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      Iwas diagnosed with duabetes in 2002. The doctors said from the looks of the neuropathy in my feet I have had the disease for 5 or 10 years prior to my diagnosis. I have good control of my blood sugar at this time. I am going to have a gastric bypass as soon as my insurance send approval. My worst problem with diabetes is neuropathy in my feet and hands.

      Treatments

      Actos Not Working
      wasnt strong enough
      Amaryl Not Working
      nausea
      Insulin (Regular and NPH) Working / Worked
      only thing that has worked
      Lantus Working / Worked
      what I'm on now
      Metformin Not Working
      started having kidney issues
      Prandin Not Working
      still too high
    • Open Gay Parenting

      I'm a mothr of a gay son who is 21 and in a commited relationship with an older man. I've known Corey was gay since he was a toddler, some people ask how I knew and I just did. His father and I are very proud of him and his partner Brian, he has accomplished so much in his short life.

    • Open Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians

      My youngest son who is 21 is a wonderful gay man. He is in a commited relationship with an older man whom we love dearly. my entire family supports him whole heartedly. I've know since he was a toddler that my son was gay, and it all good with me.

    • Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

      I AM THE ADULT CHILD OF 2 ALCOHOLIC PARENTS, BOTH HAVE PASSED AWAY, BUT THEIR ADDICTION HAUNTS MY LIFE EVERYDAY.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      hAS HELP GREATLY ALSO THE RIGHT MEDICINE HAS MADE A DIFFERENCE
      Talking Working / Worked
      jUST TALKING TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT HELPS
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