Hello All - back after a long absence . . . .

[Funny Girl]

I haven't been out here for quite sometime. Was here in 2010 and had some great initial success with everyone's support & great ideas on how to live in a better way. Then, of course, a series of wierd things began to happen & I never got back on track. Unfortunately, my father, who had been ill during my success here in 2010, passed away in early 2011 (HUGE loss for me .. . . . ) and I didn't handle it well. . . .used it as an excuse to get back to old ways. Drank away my sorrow & just didn't stop for a long time. Then, once I began to get back on track, with 2011 firmly behind me & high hopes for 2012 ended up having some poor health test results. After many months of inconclusive tests, came to find I had a very rare type of cancer. Had surgery in August 2012 (right after I moved, of course - no stress at all there), and they determined I was stage 3 as it had already travelled. Even in that case, all affected tissue was removed, and I felt good, so I refused chemo & radiation as "preventive" - mainly because they don't even know if that would actually work & I feel that I'd be more able to fight a recurrence if it happened with a healthy body--rather than allowing them to poison me & kill my bones & immune system. Anyway, I've made many dietary changes that are positive, and even though I'm not drinking nearly as much as in the past, I must get rid of it entirely - since cancer feeds on sugar. So, I'm back to give it another go. Even though I'm managing fairly well and keeping things under control, I know it won't stay that way for very long - even with my circumstance - so I thought now would be the time to come here & begin the transition to abstinence again.
I know that I'll benefit from your stories once again. Glad to be back . . . .

[kuya]

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Welcome back Funny Girl.

Hop over to the nest and settle back in for a bit, there is a great group posting there ATM, really positive and supportive.

I'm sure you remember where the tool box is ?

[techie]

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Hello Funny Girl. It is so good to have you back. I remember you well. So sorry for all the loss and trauma you experienced. I do hope you can find a home here again and set the stage for long term sobriety :l

[NoSugar]

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Funny Girl;1473819 wrote: I haven't been out here for quite sometime. Was here in 2010 and had some great initial success with everyone's support & great ideas on how to live in a better way. Then, of course, a series of wierd things began to happen & I never got back on track. Unfortunately, my father, who had been ill during my success here in 2010, passed away in early 2011 (HUGE loss for me .. . . . ) and I didn't handle it well. . . .used it as an excuse to get back to old ways. Drank away my sorrow & just didn't stop for a long time. Then, once I began to get back on track, with 2011 firmly behind me & high hopes for 2012 ended up having some poor health test results. After many months of inconclusive tests, came to find I had a very rare type of cancer. Had surgery in August 2012 (right after I moved, of course - no stress at all there), and they determined I was stage 3 as it had already travelled. Even in that case, all affected tissue was removed, and I felt good, so I refused chemo & radiation as "preventive" - mainly because they don't even know if that would actually work & I feel that I'd be more able to fight a recurrence if it happened with a healthy body--rather than allowing them to poison me & kill my bones & immune system. Anyway, I've made many dietary changes that are positive, and even though I'm not drinking nearly as much as in the past, I must get rid of it entirely - since cancer feeds on sugar. So, I'm back to give it another go. Even though I'm managing fairly well and keeping things under control, I know it won't stay that way for very long - even with my circumstance - so I thought now would be the time to come here & begin the transition to abstinence again.
I know that I'll benefit from your stories once again. Glad to be back . . . .

Hi, Funny Girl.

You have quite a tough story and I'm sorry you are going through these things that are so difficult. I am glad you've come back. I am so grateful that I found MWO. It sounds like you know what a difference all the love and support here can make.

I'm interested in your motivation for getting off alcohol -- the cancer feeding on sugar.

Did your doctors recommend a ketogenic diet? I know those are being used quite successfully for certain types of cancer.

My experience was that not eating sugar helped the physical part of my desire for alcohol so maybe the diet you are working on for your medical problems will help you get rid of alcohol in your life for good. I hope so.

All the best to you, NoSugar

[mama bear]

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Oh my gosh FG....what horrible times!
I am s cancer survivor, so I understand the fear and frustration
please be well and stay close, ok?

[K9Lover]

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Welcome Back Funny Girl!

I remember you and am happy to see you back. Sorry for all that you've been through. Quite a few members around here have lost their fathers recently as well :upset:
Please stick close to us!

K9

[moni]

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Welcome back FG.
Sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my father last year and know how difficult it is.
Wishing you all the best in your own recovery x

[Funny Girl]

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Nice to see some familiar people out here! I had hoped that some of you would still be here - Mama Bear, K9, techie - hello again. Moni, sorry about your Dad - K9, I take it you've lost yours as well? That's a tough one - my dad was my person . . .so it was very hard for me. Then, once I thought I'd had it behind me, then the health thing reared its ugly head. NoSugar, I'm not familiar with a ketogenic diet - I will look it up. I've married various approaches & taken what I think is best & most easily integrated into daily life. So, I'm doing more raw, more green, more juicing, etc. I did tons of research and found there was a lot of really good information out there. But, the story is that cancer cells have more receptors than normal cells and are wired to feed on sugar . . . .so removing as much from your diet as possible is best. I'm working at it, and if I can get the alcohol gone completely again, I'll be good. Thanks for your support everyone! I'll see you all on the various conversation threads!

[Mootsbill]

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Good luck with your recovery funny girl and welcome back to my way out. Sorry you've had a rough time lately :0( xxx

[Funny Girl]

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Thanks Mootsbill - nice to meet you.

[K9Lover]

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Hi FG!
Thankfully I have not lost my father...he is alive and kickin' and just as funny as ever :H Recently, Byrdie and NoraC both lost theirs though, and it's been hard :upset: I am sorry that you lost yours. My dad is a very special person and I dread the day...but until then I appreciate each and every one of his corny jokes. LOL
Stick around and get to "know" us again!
Love,
K9

[Funny Girl]

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Oh good K9 - glad yours is still with you. And yes - enjoy those jokes while you can! :-)

[K9Lover]

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Hi FG!

How are you doing today??? Happy Friday!

[Wagoneer]

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Welcome back Funny Girl. You are in my thoughts and prayers. So happy to see you. You are a strong woman and we are here for you!

Love Waggy

[spuddleduck]

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wehey funnygirl. we started together back in 2010. ive been away from the boards for months.(i must have heard your post calling me) but just got a new computer and a fancy new smartphone so i have no excuse to be a stranger. i hope your fortunes change for the better..... sounds like youve had more than your share of crap. see you around the boards