The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[soccer_mom]

Well, let me just start with the good news. I am down to 14 pounds lost (hooray for me!!!) and now that I have passed week 3 I have joined an indoor soccer coed club and played my first game today. We will be playing every Sunday afternoon so I know it can't do anything but help me lose the flab!!!!

I was exhausted, could barely walk to the car and felt like my lungs were about to explode after ( my 8 year old son made a joke that I had not exercised for 2 decades because I had said that I had not played soccer for 20 years, he's awfully close and I am only 35!!.........although I did have a few good years in my ealry 20's when I exercised almost every day. It's hard to get back into the habit), we lost 9-3, at this time it was more work than fun, however, it is making my treadmill look more attractive so I don't have a heart attack on the field!!!

Now for the bad news and where I need the help. Last Monday I hurt my jaw while eating a MF bar, it just felt weird and was painful to bite on the right hand side. I was just very careful for a few days, ate soft fish for my L&G, etc. It seemed to go away.

Last night I woke up and it was painful again, could not bite down again. Luckily I have a friend that is an oral surgeon and I went to his house today and he confirmed that I have completely dislocated my jaw on the right (it's not painful unless I try to bite down all the way). I am going to go in tomorrow and he is going to get my jaw numb and hopefully be able to put it back in place.

He has also restricted me to no solid foods for 2 weeks, no chewing whatsoever so that once he gets it into place, scar tissue will develop to help keep it in place. My friends that know I am on MF are saying no big deal, you weren't eating much solid anyway...........so it boils down to this. Do I go on the Full Fast for the 2 weeks? I am afraid I will be too hungry, I look forward to my L&G. I need help!!!!!! Thank you in advance for any support !!!!!

[Jan]

Oh My Gosh,
And I have always worried about people breaking their teeth on the chili beans that haven't been soaked long enough. I've never thought about the bars. Must be a fluke. I have never quite had your problem but have "tweaked" my jaw chewing steak Must just be the position in which we bite.
Now, since I know Nancy is on a plane flying home from Baltimore right now and can't use her laptop (At least I think she can't -- we may get a quick message and prove me wrong ) I'll give your question a try. I'm afraid full liquid diet means just that -- full liquid. No chewing so no lean and green. If you are really hungry I would add an extra shake so that you are doing a 7 meal day. I certainly would not risk chewing. It is not worth causing more problems for the poor jaw. Two weeks will pass and you'll be back" Leaning and greening" on a happier jaw. I would be careful about what I did chew for awhile after that though maybe give it a while more before chomping on a bar again. I think your friends are right -- what would you slurp if you didn't have M.F. ??
Happy healing
jan

[soccer_mom]

Jan
Thanks for the words of advice and support. I know the next few days will be hard. I have been chewing SF gum to help me along.....no more of that!!!! I also look forward to my L&G so I can have a sit down dinner with my son. Nancy, when you get back, do you think I can puree some broccoli (cooked ) , Possibly puree cooked chicken and mix it with the chicken noodle soup or am I just better off full fast? My biggest thing on MF is losing the ability to cracker crunch. I love the MF crackers so I can have that crunch once a day and now I have been told no for 2 weeks? You know what? I bet I'll lose a lot of weight these next 2..............

[Nancy]

Hi there, soccer_Mom ~

Pant! Pant! We just bipped in the back door from a whirlwind trip to Baltimore. Awww....You poor thing! Yikes! I dislocated my jaw once, too (Terry said it was from too much blabbing!) and it was no picnic...there are several things you can do - first, mind your doc: no chewing. Do not exacerbate it in any way - it will prolong the healing process.

You could possibly have the creamy soups, the oatmeal (made runny) and yes, you could puree your Lean and Green IF you could stand the taste and texture of it that way. If you decide to do the L & G, weigh and measure the meat and veggies and then puree.

If you do not have the Lean and Green, I'd suggest that you have 6-7 packets per day plus plenty of water. You really are pushing it in terms of exercise at week three by playing soccer - that is rather vigorous, IMO, especially if it’s been 20 years... When a person begins exercise, it needs to be gradual and water intake needs a big boost and you also need to have bouillon to prevent leg cramps. If you have Fast Soup, that is ideal as the potassium will be of benefit for muscle recovery.

Next week, have a shake right before your soccer game and possibly one during the game. Best wishes to you and wear your shin guards!

[soccer_mom]

Nancy,

Thanks for the wrods of kindness and advice. Believe it or not my muscles are not too sore this morning after soccer. I actually drank more than half my daily water during that game, so yesterday I had extra water becaue my body said I needed it!!!

So for now I will try 6-7 MF per day................I'll keep you posted!!

[Nancy]

It's a good idea to drink the extra water - our muscles require a lot of water and don't be surprised if you actually see the scale go up a few pounds the next day or so when you play a game - exercise does raise our metabolism but when we first start out and especially if we have an intense workout with low calories going in, our body sometimes holds onto water to soothe and bathe the stressed muscles and to conserve energy.

Hope your jaw repairs itself quickly. That can seriously affect one's blabbing time!

[betz]

Nancy has said it all but...just wanted to add my..."OW!" that sounds painful.

Good luck with whatever you've chosen to do, SoccerMom. I hope that you heal quickly.

[soccer_mom]

Well, gee that was fun. I am completely numb on the right, but my jaw is lined up right again. However the dear Dr. reminded me absolutley noooooo chewing for 2 weeks and literally wants me to keep my mouth closed and talk through my teeth ( if you had ever met me in person you would realize this is going to be an impossible task), I talk alot and I am the loudest mom at soccer ( which now I can't play for 2 weeks now... so not fair).

Sorry to be hosting my own pity party , I will be able to tell everyone how chicken noodle soup tastes blended, because all my food is supposed to go through a straw........

But lets focus on the positive side. I can't even be tempted to cheat because I am not allowed to chew, so all my son's Halloween candy is safe!!

[Nancy]

Amazing how we are provided with the way of escape, eh?

Are you able to use some heat in a day or two to soothe the jaw pain or is it ice all the way?

You can do this, SoccerMom! You may look a little like a bulldog as you speak through your fangs but it's okay - people who try to sbaotage you will back away and stay outta your space!Amazing how we are provided with the way of escape when temptation comes our way, eh?

Are you able to use some heat in a day or two to soothe the jaw pain or is it to be ice all the way?

You can do this, SoccerMom! You may look a little like a bulldog as you speak through your fangs but it will be okay - people who try to sabotage you or ply you with pie and pizza will back away and stay outta your space!

Get well! Sniffing food can be very satisfying – in fact it can be a lot MORE satisfying than scarfing food – sniffs do not add pounds and inches!

Best of health to you, Precious One! Gosh, even your shins can recover if you are on soccer restriction!

[oregonrose]

well its time for me to chime in. I'm so sorry to ehar about the jaw! maybe its a blessing in disguise(ha) anyway, about feeling tired at soccer. remember you are eating less thatn 1000 cal a day-- doesnt leave too much energy to burn at least till your bod gets used to it! be gentle with yourself-- play if its fun! I am impressed by your getting out there! hang in there, nancy

[soccer_mom]

Thanks again, my friend who is an oral surgeon and his wife called to see how I was and my son and I just got back from their jacuzzi...........ahhhhhh, yes Nancy i can do heat 1 hr in the morning and 1 hr at night, just about to nuke a wet washcloth, stuff it in a ziploc and off to bed. The jacuzzi helped with the aching thighs, but the shins.....not yet.

My son has soccer practice tomorrow night and they told us to hop over after to soothe his muscles.......just might have to take them up on that offer.

For now, it is time for bed. I only got in 6 MF today so I didn't need the 7th, which is good, I am sure there will be a day soon where I just might need it.

Again, thanks to everyone for their support on this fantastic place. I actually feel thinner and my co-workers are starting to call me baggy pants. I am looking forward still to getting into those pants in the closet that still are too small.

Until then, my numb tongue, cheek and I are going to bed......

[Nancy]

methinks a jacuzzi just might fix anything! I wanna soak in a swirly pool, too!

We are moving this week and we have a jetted tub in our new place...can't wait to try it out...