Posted by karmagirl on February 10, 2003, at 16:37:56
In reply to Re: Topamax long term OCD bing eater, posted by PodWoman on February 9, 2003, at 20:22:17
Hi Podwoman! Has cola started to taste flat yet? (LOL) It BLEW ME AWAY the first time I ever had cola after taking the topomax and it was as fizzy as water!!! Also, the tingling sensation in my hands and feet was BIGGER(?) than your typical tingling sensation. It was a nuisance but those were the only side effects I experienced when I started taking it. I did have some cognitive dullness but it was equivalent to my college days as a pothead so I wasn't bothered by it!! LOL It went away and wasn't really that noticeable, nor did it effect my work. I work in a very high tech environment and never missed a beat. Probably the dumbest thing I did was light a cigarette and put the match to my lips and tossed the cig in the ashtray instead of the other way around. At least I had sense enough to blow it out first. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I can't eat as much as I used to. I DO get full MUCH quicker than I used to. I've decided to use that to my advantage though. If I go out to eat, I ALWAYS get a salad first and I ALWAYS split my food in half BEFORE I eat. Before the Topomax, girlfriend I could go with the best of the Big Girl Posse! No buffet was safe....But now, I just can't hold as much without hurting myself. I don't even try. Why bother when I want to get rid of the weight anyway. I used to feel compelled to eat everything on my plate, that's why I automatically separate my food right down the middle and get a to-go box right up front. I don't have to look at food left on the plate and I'm not wasting it because it will be a meal later on. FYI, I'm down another 2.4 lbs. last week bringing me a little closer to my goal. THANK GOD!!! Weight Watchers is not for everyone but it has really been a blessing to me. I can clearly see through the eyes of faith that I am going to get there because I am who God says I am. And so are you. Do you know who God says you are? (Romans 8:37) Yes, you do. Believe what He says and ignore all the other voices. I think the One that made you would know more about you!!! LOL Be encouraged and expect GREAT things to happen...when you expect it to happen, it will.
karmagirl
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