Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 so what is the right conclusion?? Sorry if i were supposed to know but not thinking has been working for me!! .. Still almost there, still have some minor symptoms but praying it out with help of tachyon tools and violet flame Love and Light Ellen ____ The purpose of the mind is to open the heart. PS Also had some pressure in the heart area some weeks ago (just about Katrina-time), one day right side, then middle next one left. There is a lot lifted off my heart. no more than a slight discomfort now and an occassional wave if someone completely flies off in anger or stares at my boobies..,, My tachyon session left me without the enormous pain, when i hear about some still having this pain i think back and oooch, but mentioning prayer or tachyon is met with i dunno what reaction of people that sure know that does not help and others keep suffering. Love it free Gruendg@... wrote: Hello, you are right with this observation that rain diminishes the ES symptoms. In elektroacupuncture I can measure the biological negative effect of a mobile phone. This disappears when i put a layer of water of at least 2 cm inbetween. Taking a fruit from trees in the vicinity of phone masts and measuring them in elektroacupuncture, they are charged negative. But taking a fruit from the other side of the tree showing away from the phone mast, it is charged much less negative. This is due to the water contained in the leaves, that absorbs part of the radiation. Using a metallic shielding does not diminish the effect in electroacupuncture, but it is turned positive while without this shielding it was negative. This strange behaviour only can be explained through the Tesla waves found by Nikola Tesla around 1890. But no one seems to draw the right conclusions out of this observation, they ignore it or laugh at it and continue suffering from EMF. Dietrich Gruen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I wonder if this explains why fruit is often much less juicy than it used to be? Re: Questions Hello, you are right with this observation that rain diminishes the ES symptoms. In elektroacupuncture I can measure the biological negative effect of a mobile phone. This disappears when i put a layer of water of at least 2 cm inbetween. Taking a fruit from trees in the vicinity of phone masts and measuring them in elektroacupuncture, they are charged negative. But taking a fruit from the other side of the tree showing away from the phone mast, it is charged much less negative. This is due to the water contained in the leaves, that absorbs part of the radiation. Using a metallic shielding does not diminish the effect in electroacupuncture, but it is turned positive while without this shielding it was negative. This strange behaviour only can be explained through the Tesla waves found by Nikola Tesla around 1890. But no one seems to draw the right conclusions out of this observation, they ignore it or laugh at it and continue suffering from EMF. Dietrich Gruen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Coconut oil is very good for pregnant women and children . It will keep you healthy.It heals burns andwounds when used on the skin as a lotion. I use it instead of moisturizer. Here is some more information about coconuts http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/ .. our group links have so much information in them. Many of the websites and vendors have included the healthbenefits of coconut oil in them. Coconut Oil/links/ IN NC Ketut Wiratama <ketut_wiratama@...> wrote: Dear all, I am from Bali, want to know about coconut oil more detail. it is safe for Pregnant women or for children? Can it use for skin? such as burn, massages etc. Thanks for soon reply __________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Gordon - don't rush into anything - take it easy - check things out - does not sounds like you need quick treatment - Bexxar was indeed pioneered at Michigan by Dr. Kaminsky - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hi Dianne, Bandsters shouldn't expect to lose before they get some restriction from a fill. With an empty band most folks can eat almost as much as they always did. With a good fill you will not be able to eat as much. I'm not a believer in counting calories, other than occasionally as a check on what you're doing, but others do so religoiusly. To me that makes it too much like a " diet " and not a " new way of living " . Either way, it is a big change. I hope that your doctor isn't one who " sneaks up on a fill " so that it takes a bunch of fills to get good restriction. Once you're restricted you'll see a world of difference. Also, it is normal for weight to vary a couple of pounds a day. I can easily lose two pounds one day and gain them back the next. Water retention, constipation, and all sorts of other things can make that difference. Hang in there, dan Questions > Hello to all- > > My name is Dianne. I'm fairly new here, having posted only one other > time. I had lapband surgery done August 23, 2005 by Dr. Green in Fort > Worth, Texas. > > I go Friday for my first fill. I am so-o-o-o-o hoping that I will > start to lose again. Having a $35,000 surgery, and not losing much > weight is rather disheartening... Is this normal? And will I start to > lose again? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Most people lose well only after they get to a good level of restriction, which may be 3-5 fills a month apart, or sometimes even more. Until then, unless you are taking in fewer calories than ytou need, you will not lose and may even gain. A good goal before a good fill is maybe 1800 cal or so, for women,. After a good fill, aim for 1200-1500 cal a day, and be sure to get in the amounts of protein, fiber, and calcium Bandsters need to do well., It's much more than simplky eating less, you need to choose good bandf foods to lose well. Keep the faith - getting to a good fill will make a huge difference. Since you're not losing quite yet, I'd suggest you track your calories for a couple weeks on www.Fitdaqy.com You'll need to learn good food choices, good portions, and be able to get a handle on calorie contanets of foods, to be able to lose wewll with banding. The sad fact is - with or without the band - calories will always count for us. Too mant - with or without the band - and we will not lose. Good luck with this fill! Sandy R > > Hello to all- > > My name is Dianne. I'm fairly new here, having posted only one other > time. I had lapband surgery done August 23, 2005 by Dr. Green in Fort > Worth, Texas. I weighed in at 249 at time of surgery. I lost around > 13 pounds right off the bat. I have taken up walking. I walk every > morning for 30-45 minutes. Last time I weighed, I had gained two > pounds back. I have not weighed since, but feel like I may have > gained even more back. I try very hard to watch what I eat. I work > and go to school and must admit that I have not yet mastered the art > of counting calories. I try alos, to keep my portion sizes down to > the cup that that I am supposed to have, but can hold more than that, > and probably fail miserably there... > > I go Friday for my first fill. I am so-o-o-o-o hoping that I will > start to lose again. Having a $35,000 surgery, and not losing much > weight is rather disheartening... Is this normal? And will I start to > lose again? > > Thanks in advance for all your help. > > ~D > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 ne: I have literally awakened sobbing because I dreamed I was fat again. What a nightmare...not just a dream! Dr. Peraglie says that most of us will have a rebound of about 10 percent of what we lost. That's been true for me. Maybe even a few more pounds than that. But when I really watch what I eat, I knock it off very fast. For instance, I did Weight Watchers for a week and 9 pounds came off with little problem. I did find it again this summer however, so after Christmas I will join the long line of " normal " folks who need too knock off ten pounds around the first of the year. I have to drink a lot. I sometimes mistake being thirsty for being hungry. If I feel hungry, I drink first to see if that's the problem. And even it it's not, I need the liquid and it makes me feel full enough to put off eating for a bit. I can't offer much advice. I am fighting the same fight as you and I suspect all of us who get to about two years out face the same challenges. But I will say that these pounds are a hell of a lot easier to stare in the face than the 160 pounds I was staring in the face almost six years ago! And I am determined that I will NEVER be that fat and unhealthy again! Flo QUESTIONS > Hi Folks! > > I have been very fortunate to lose what I have (175 lbs) and this > month the scales started to stop then add a few pounds then fluctuate. > I am 22 months out and I knew it would happen sooner or later. Okay > this ride is now over and I have two questions, one what percentage of > weight have you gained back if any?? And what kind of food do you > post-ops eat to keep our new weight where we don't gain?? > I am so afraid of gaining, guess I will never get over this fear, but > I am constantly hungry so I should be afraid. I can eat one minute and > I am eyeing the room for what's next. Have tried cottage cheese in > all sorts but cant eat it. So that is out. I still eat smaller > amounts but again that is growing, SO before I have a major problem on > my hands what is a sample of all your daily diets that have been > successful keeping this weight off? I would like all input and ideas. > > Thanks, > ne > 1/5/04 > 310/137 (was 134 gained 7 pounds then lost 4) > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 >From: " Flo Ballengee " <flo@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: Re: QUESTIONS >Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 12:50:01 -0500 > >ne: I have literally awakened sobbing because I dreamed I was fat >again. What a nightmare...not just a dream! > >Dr. Peraglie says that most of us will have a rebound of about 10 percent >of >what we lost. That's been true for me. Maybe even a few more pounds than >that. But when I really watch what I eat, I knock it off very fast. For >instance, I did Weight Watchers for a week and 9 pounds came off with >little >problem. I did find it again this summer however, so after Christmas I >will >join the long line of " normal " folks who need too knock off ten pounds >around the first of the year. > >I have to drink a lot. I sometimes mistake being thirsty for being hungry. >If I feel hungry, I drink first to see if that's the problem. And even it >it's not, I need the liquid and it makes me feel full enough to put off >eating for a bit. > >I can't offer much advice. I am fighting the same fight as you and I >suspect >all of us who get to about two years out face the same challenges. > >But I will say that these pounds are a hell of a lot easier to stare in the >face than the 160 pounds I was staring in the face almost six years ago! >And >I am determined that I will NEVER be that fat and unhealthy again! > >Flo > > > QUESTIONS > > > > Hi Folks! > > > > I have been very fortunate to lose what I have (175 lbs) and this > > month the scales started to stop then add a few pounds then fluctuate. > > I am 22 months out and I knew it would happen sooner or later. Okay > > this ride is now over and I have two questions, one what percentage of > > weight have you gained back if any?? And what kind of food do you > > post-ops eat to keep our new weight where we don't gain?? > > I am so afraid of gaining, guess I will never get over this fear, but > > I am constantly hungry so I should be afraid. I can eat one minute and > > I am eyeing the room for what's next. Have tried cottage cheese in > > all sorts but cant eat it. So that is out. I still eat smaller > > amounts but again that is growing, SO before I have a major problem on > > my hands what is a sample of all your daily diets that have been > > successful keeping this weight off? I would like all input and ideas. > > > > Thanks, > > ne > > 1/5/04 > > 310/137 (was 134 gained 7 pounds then lost 4) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 , My sons arthritis started after an injury to his ankle. Your pediatrician is wrong in saying he's faking because he is rheumatoid factor negative.Most kids are negative because JRA is not the same disease as RA.There are some children that are diagnosed at an older age with rheumatoid factor positive polyarticular JRA but it is more a very early onset of adult RA. Some children like my son just get slamed with the disease while some develop more and more symptoms over a long period of time. You need to try and remember everything that has happened in the past,you don't need exact dates but just try and recall what joints hurt.You need to get a journal and start writing down what hurts and when,a key symptom is stiffness in the morning when the child wakes up. I hope you get some answers at your apointment and if infact it is JRA I would find another pediatrician.You need someone with atleast a basic understanding of the disease or someone that is willing to do some research and learn about the disease and the meds used to treat it. Hugs Becki and 7 systemic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 It's very possible that hyperflexibility is causing his problems...the treatment mainly consists of things like Naproxen, joint supports and physical therapy. I have some of these problems as well. You may want to look at www.hypermobility.org ...there's some good stuff there and a very active bulletin board. Good luck and I hope he starts feeling better. (15, poly?) On 2/4/06, johnnytommy2000 <cjfrancis@...> wrote: > > We have a six year old son adopted from Korea born with cleft lip and > palate. He injured a shoulder 2 summers ago and has pain in it and > other joints every since. Have since found out he has hyperflexible > joints. Have been to numerous orthopedists. Finally am getting into > ish Rite Hospital in Dallas for there rheumatology department in > March. The orthopedist at ish rite put him on Naprosyn but he is > crying every day with pain and is not his normal happy self. Has any > one experienced like this and what can we do for him in the mean > time. Our pediatrician thinks he's faking, he's had two rheumatoid > factor bloodtests done by pedicatrican and one was 1 and the other was > 12. Not concern for doc. Any advice would be helpful > in Texas > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 -HI , Have you tried warm baths, this usually helps a little. hugs Helen and (8,systemic) -- In , " johnnytommy2000 " <cjfrancis@...> wrote: > > We have a six year old son adopted from Korea born with cleft lip and > palate. He injured a shoulder 2 summers ago and has pain in it and > other joints every since. Have since found out he has hyperflexible > joints. Have been to numerous orthopedists. Finally am getting into > ish Rite Hospital in Dallas for there rheumatology department in > March. The orthopedist at ish rite put him on Naprosyn but he is > crying every day with pain and is not his normal happy self. Has any > one experienced like this and what can we do for him in the mean > time. Our pediatrician thinks he's faking, he's had two rheumatoid > factor bloodtests done by pedicatrican and one was 1 and the other was > 12. Not concern for doc. Any advice would be helpful > in Texas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 - I agree with Becki... Caroline is both Rheumatoid Factor negative and ANA negative and she is poly and has severe iritis! Alia and Caroline, age 4, poly and iritis ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Arthurnator@... Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 9:48 PM Subject: Re: questions , My sons arthritis started after an injury to his ankle. Your pediatrician is wrong in saying he's faking because he is rheumatoid factor negative.Most kids are negative because JRA is not the same disease as RA.There are some children that are diagnosed at an older age with rheumatoid factor positive polyarticular JRA but it is more a very early onset of adult RA. Some children like my son just get slamed with the disease while some develop more and more symptoms over a long period of time. You need to try and remember everything that has happened in the past,you don't need exact dates but just try and recall what joints hurt.You need to get a journal and start writing down what hurts and when,a key symptom is stiffness in the morning when the child wakes up. I hope you get some answers at your apointment and if infact it is JRA I would find another pediatrician.You need someone with atleast a basic understanding of the disease or someone that is willing to do some research and learn about the disease and the meds used to treat it. Hugs Becki and 7 systemic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 - Have they done a SED rate or a CRP? Either of those test would measure the amount of inflammation.. Faxing it? Get real. He's SIX!! He doesn't know what that would even mean... I would switch doctors and get someone who actually wants to help him out! Alia and Caroline, age 4, poly and iritis ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of johnnytommy2000 Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 7:47 PM Subject: questions We have a six year old son adopted from Korea born with cleft lip and palate. He injured a shoulder 2 summers ago and has pain in it and other joints every since. Have since found out he has hyperflexible joints. Have been to numerous orthopedists. Finally am getting into ish Rite Hospital in Dallas for there rheumatology department in March. The orthopedist at ish rite put him on Naprosyn but he is crying every day with pain and is not his normal happy self. Has any one experienced like this and what can we do for him in the mean time. Our pediatrician thinks he's faking, he's had two rheumatoid factor bloodtests done by pedicatrican and one was 1 and the other was 12. Not concern for doc. Any advice would be helpful in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 http://Sparkspeople.com is a really number 1 spot and best of all it is free. It has all kinds of great info there and tools to help you. It is recommened you drink 8-8 oz glasses of water minimium a day.You don't have to count calories. I personally feel it helps me to count calories because it will surprise you the amount of calories in certain foods. Everyone here approches the losing wight in different ways. Some are on Adkins diet, some are on weight watchers, some just use portion control and other count calories. There are a ton of different diets out there and you can go about it in any number of ways. What I think everyone agrees on is you need to cut your food intake and get your body moving more then it is usual for you. My plan is nothing is off limits, I eat anything i want to but in portion control. And if I know I am going to have a big meal or splurge for a candy bar or something like that I will cut back on the other meals or the day. ~:~The Personal Touch~:~Tags, Stats, or anything else personalized with your name.Everything here is personalized!http://free.hostdepartment.com/t/thepersonaltouchMy Personal Web Site questions Ok, OK where is the vault of knowledge you are all getting your vast knowledge from? 1. What is BMI? and how do you measure it? 2. How much is enough water? 3. I don't count calories, am I suppose to? I use portion control, and do not use salt , I do not drink soda or coffee... no chips, cookies or candy as a rule. I do however indulge in a bite of cheese cake once a week. and eat bread. my husband likes to have homemade bread every day and I just can't resist that. Thank you, for the bank of information, If God puts so much effort in tiny flowers,imagine, just imagine, all He's created in you!¸.·´ .·´¨¨))((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:--:¦:- (( °º¤ «:`v ¨):: » °..··..*.. ·· ..°*..·°-:¦::- `v´* Dyannea *-:¦:- °·..* * °.. ·· ..*.. ·· ..° * .·:*´¨`*:·.. ·:*´¨`*:·. ::: (³) ::: *: ^)' :* *·. ( .·* *·-:¦:-·* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 1. What is BMI? and how do you measure it? It's a chart that replaces the old height and weight chart to see if your weight falls into the high end, low end, or just right. I know many magazines, books and web sites have one. Here's the US govt. site with the calculator: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/calc-bmi.htm So me, at 5'5 " and 280 pounds, has a BMI of 46.6, which according to them is in the obese range. To be merely overweight I would have to get down to below 30 BMI, which would be . . . under 180 pounds. 2. How much is enough water? Bare minimum for an average sized person is eight, 8-ounces glasses of liquids a day - water, juice, soup, even soda or gelatin. Being we're bigger people we should have a bit more - remember, our bodies are 80% water. Some experts say we should aim for a half ounce of water for every pound of body weight. Taking my 280 pounds again, I *should* be drinking 140 ounces a day. Once in a while I get there, most days I don't. If you're used to not really drinking that much right now, slowly increase what you drink, maybe add a half cup a day for a week and add more the week after. Too much too soon leads to problems, like diarrhea, bloating, and way too much can lead lead to water intoxication, usually a problem if you drink a few gallons a day, each and every day. Usually this is only seen happening to athletes who feel they're dehydrated after workouts so they guzzle gallons of water or electrolyte drinks and run into problems. 3. I don't count calories, am I suppose to? Are are you doing without counting? Are you gaining weight or staying at the same level, week after week? You can either count every calorie or just watch carefully - always advises a food journal for this - and see exactly how much you're eating and of what foods, and when you're eating them. If you're not losing, maybe your journal will show you're eating a giant muffin during morning coffee break and 2 sandwiches at lunch, so try eating a smaller muffin and only one sandwich and see what happens. Or you notice you always drink large glasses of juice when you're thirsty, another source of mostly empty calories. Limit yourself to just a glass or 2 a day of juice and drink water or other unsweetened drinks. You can easily lose weight without counting calories, without any fancy plan with pages of rules. Just be sure to space your meals out throughout the day so your blood sugar stays stable and your body doesn't think it's being starved. Most weight loss professionals are now saying 4 to 6 small meals are better than 3 big ones (And certainly better than just one a day). >I use portion control, and do not use salt , I do not drink soda or coffee... no chips, cookies or candy as a rule. I do however indulge in a bite of cheese cake once a week. and eat bread. my husband likes to have homemade bread every day and I just can't resist that. Sounds like you're doing pretty good and know what you want. Instead of thinking of what to subtract from your daily diet, think of what to change or even add to it to make it a bit healthier. Are you getting about 5 servings of fruits and veggies in every day? Is that homemade bread whole grain or white flour? Do you use whole grains now and then instead of white flour/semolina pasta or white rice for added nutrients and fiber? Think about what changes you can make to improve your diet that both you and your family can live with. But besides diet, exercise is a big part of healthy living. How much are you getting per week? Ideally, says the US government, if weight loss is your goal you should be exercising a minimum of 60 minutes a day above and beyond your daily activities. Heck, if all of us could do *that* we wouldn't have weight problems! LOL If you're not getting any formal exercise already, think of what activities you enjoy doing, that you *can* do. Do you like to be outdoors? Start a walking program. Hate to sweat? Look into tai chi or yoga. Don't mind walking but outdoors isn't safe or desirable for some reason? Look into the Sansone 1-mile videos. Don't mind aerobics with peppy music and frizzy haired, gung-ho mama's boys? has many videos that are great for people of all fitness levels. His Sweatin' to the Oldies are long and fairly easy to do, so just start with the first song or 2, then skip to the last song or 2 for cool down, and each week or so go a song further until you can do the whole 1-hour video. Also be sure to get some toning/weight training in a few times a week, like just wrote in today's MOTD (Message of the Day). Don't like ANY of the above? Just pop some music on and dance around for a while. I know some ladies who swear by belly dancing, too, and one of our members does clog dancing. Just MOVE! Check out the Links page for more exercise ideas. Good luck, and welcome to the list. Sue in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 dear Jen: I have not been banded yet but I went to school in Mexciali so I know the area well. You can exchange money if you want but dollars are accepted everywhere. You might want to change a few dollars for your spending. Sometime you get more for your money that way. I think tipping is good. The people who drive you around probably would appreciate it. As far as the food, I don't know. Nobody in Mexciali drinks tap water. I am sure that in the hospital they will give you bottled water. You could probably bring snacks and stuff but I am sure the hospital will feed you according to the Dr.'s orders. There are calling cards you can buy in Mexicali they are not expensive. You can use these from a pay phone. Some cell phones work in Mexicali. Do you have Nextel? Those work great for going across the border. If you have any more questions write me. Good Luck! From: jenn83704 <jenn83704@...> Date: Wed Mar 29 01:25:23 CST 2006 Subject: Questions Hi all, As my surgery date gets closer I have a few questions I am wondering if someone/anyone could answer for me. Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or is our money accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange rate for any reason? How much money did you bring with you for tips, etc. Did any of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you around? I haven't been able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is that OK right after surgery? How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to use chewable vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your favorite? Did most of you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly to the hospital that first day? Do any of you have QWEST cell phone service? If so were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my cell phone does not have service can I get a calling card or call collect home? If I get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or does it have to be an " international " card? I hear to pack light if you are going alone- which I am... but should I bring my own bottled water, juice, broth, etc? I am unable to find my birth certificate.... can I get across the border with just my driver's license or should I try to get a copy of my birth certificate? I think that is all the questions I have for now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 jen your birth cert is ok even your drivers license chewable vitaime is what you need your choice i didnt exchange any money i just used good old american i tipped the driver just because im nice lol yes chewable they will give you liquid tylenol you can find most liqduid at walmart we went to hospital for test then they took us to our hotel and picked us up the day of surergy my cell vphone has international its cheaper plus mine wouldnt work in hotel room but right out side the door it did they give you bottle water at hotel i stayed in my cell607 725 3199 jessiejenn83704 <jenn83704@...> wrote: Hi all, As my surgery date gets closer I have a few questions I am wondering if someone/anyone could answer for me. Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or is our money accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange rate for any reason? How much money did you bring with you for tips, etc. Did any of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you around? I haven't been able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is that OK right after surgery? How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to use chewable vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your favorite? Did most of you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly to the hospital that first day? Do any of you have QWEST cell phone service? If so were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my cell phone does not have service can I get a calling card or call collect home? If I get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or does it have to be an "international" card? I hear to pack light if you are going alone- which I am... but should I bring my own bottled water, juice, broth, etc? I am unable to find my birth certificate.... can I get across the border with just my driver's license or should I try to get a copy of my birth certificate? I think that is all the questions I have for now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions. Jen Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Jen: I’m sure you’ll get a ton of replies but I’m gonna put in my 2 cents anywayJ The responses are below under the questions Craig From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of jenn83704 Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:25 PM Subject: Questions Hi all, As my surgery date gets closer I have a few questions I am wondering if someone/anyone could answer for me. Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or is our money accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange rate for any reason? How much money did you bring with you for tips, etc. Did any of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you around? There is no need to bring any Pesos. Just about all places take, and even prefer, dollars. Credit cards make the conversion automatically. The exchange rate is so close to 10 that you can just divide Pesos by 10 and be pretty close. I brought a couple of hundred dollars and didn’t need but about 20. That was spent on lunch and dinner the day before surgery. Unable to spend a dime after that until I got back to San Diego. I tipped Ernesto because we were caught in a snow storm and it took 8 hrs to get to San Diego and he had to spend the night in a hotel there so he could get the patient the next morning. Tipping is a personal thing and not required but very appreciated. I haven't been able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is that OK right after surgery? How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to use chewable vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your favorite? I had famotodine (Pepsid) for the heartburn. Gas is probably a fact of life after the surgery. It will find its own way out J but if you need something I’m sure you will get many responses about that. Did most of you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly to the hospital that first day? Depends. I got there about 1:00 the day before surgery. After tests I was taken to my hotel and then picked up again the morning of surgery. The hotel was included in the price so it didn’t cost me anything extra. Very nice room and excellent restaurant at the Hotel Lucerna. Be sure that if you are arriving the day before surgery and you are going to have the tess done then you need to be “fasting”. I either didn’t know, or more likely forgot J but it had been 8 hrs since breakfast for me so that worked OK. Do any of you have QWEST cell phone service? If so were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my cell phone does not have service can I get a calling card or call collect home? If I get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or does it have to be an " international " card? I have Sprint and it worked as well as it does here, almost acceptable J My brother has Cingular and he had some problems. Nina can answer the questions regarding in room phone service. I hear to pack light if you are going alone- which I am... but should I bring my own bottled water, juice, broth, etc? I am unable to find my birth certificate.... can I get across the border with just my driver's license or should I try to get a copy of my birth certificate? I had my Passport but a driver License is all that is required for now. A passport will become necessary in another year but there has been so much confusion that for the moment it appears that a driver License is adequate. Again Nina is the final authority on these issues. I think that is all the questions I have for now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions. Ask away, we all understand the apprehension before going. Once you get there you will be amazed at how easy and smooth they make everything. They will adapt to your own specific needs for re-assurance and care. Good luck and I’m sure you will be as happy as the rest of us. Craig Carothers 3/9/06 354/329/200 Down 25 and feeling GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 jenn83704 <jenn83704@...> wrote: Hi all, As my surgery date gets closer I have a few questions I am wondering if someone/anyone could answer for me. Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or is our money accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange rate for any reason? We did not have a problem with this. We just used American money How much money did you bring with you for tips, etc. Did any of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you around? We tipped Ernesto a few dollars each I haven't been able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is that OK right after surgery? That's all I found also....but really never needed it. How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to use chewable vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your favorite? Iam using the Childrens Flintstone Muslit-Vitamins and the chewable chocolate calcium Did most of you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly to the hospital that first day? I had surgery the same day that I arrived, but I believe that this is the exception to the norm. Do any of you have QWEST cell phone service? If so were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my cell phone does not have service can I get a calling card or call collect home? If I get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or does it have to be an "international" card? My sister and I have Sprint and verision cell phones Both worked very well from the hospital, but not from the Hotel. The International card that she got did not work from the Hotel either, but the hotel let her make a call from the front desk. I hear to pack light if you are going alone- which I am... but should I bring my own bottled water, juice, broth, etc? You can get bottled water and apple juice on the plane and pretty much everywhere. That liquid is very heavy to be hauling around. The resturant that we went to gave us bottled water at the table. I bought some Jello on the way to the airport, and that worked out well. I am unable to find my birth certificate.... can I get across the border with just my driver's license or should I try to get a copy of my birth certificate? Your driver's licence will do just fine for the next couple of years. I think that is all the questions I have for now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions. Jen New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 ok SLow down... everything will be ok, First no you dont have to exchange money, they take good american green stuff. The rate is good to know which i think was like 10 to 1... is something is like 100 for a drink its one dollar..etc. I tiped Ernesto $10 when he dropped me off at the airport on my way back home.. he really deserved more i think, he is really useful. I only found chewable gas x and used it and it worked. i also bought flinstone chewables but taking two multi vitamins. and it was cheaper and better tasting then others... My daughter had service on her cell phone i didnt, she had t moble i had cingular. but her minutes were going to cost alot so her time was limited... They give you bottled water .... and you can buy it at the store on the way. they also feed you twice so you dont have to really worry about food. Drivers license is all you need to cross the border.. i got to mexicali on sunday and we stayed at a beautiful hotel compliments of Dr. A and Ernesto picked us up int he morning... If i left anything out and you want to call me.. I would like to help or answer anything i can. Good Luck DOB 3/06/06 340'313'200 call me if you like it may be easier and quicker answers.. 361-701-8720 --- jenn83704 <jenn83704@...> wrote: > Hi all, > > As my surgery date gets closer I have a few > questions I am wondering if > someone/anyone could answer for me. > > Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or > is our money > accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange > rate for any > reason? How much money did you bring with you for > tips, etc. Did any > of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you > around? I haven't been > able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is > that OK right after > surgery? How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to > use chewable > vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your > favorite? Did most of > you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly > to the hospital > that first day? Do any of you have QWEST cell phone > service? If so > were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my > cell phone does > not have service can I get a calling card or call > collect home? If I > get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or > does it have to be > an " international " card? I hear to pack light if > you are going alone- > which I am... but should I bring my own bottled > water, juice, broth, > etc? I am unable to find my birth certificate.... > can I get across the > border with just my driver's license or should I try > to get a copy of > my birth certificate? I think that is all the > questions I have for > now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to > answer my questions. > > Jen > > > > > > > Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing an imperfect person perfectly. Sincerely, __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Craig, I’m confused did you just have yours done 3/9/06???......and have you lost 25 pds ??...what is the numbers below your name?? VSpence Questions Hi all, As my surgery date gets closer I have a few questions I am wondering if someone/anyone could answer for me. Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or is our money accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange rate for any reason? How much money did you bring with you for tips, etc. Did any of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you around? There is no need to bring any Pesos. Just about all places take, and even prefer, dollars. Credit cards make the conversion automatically. The exchange rate is so close to 10 that you can just divide Pesos by 10 and be pretty close. I brought a couple of hundred dollars and didn’t need but about 20. That was spent on lunch and dinner the day before surgery. Unable to spend a dime after that until I got back to San Diego. I tipped Ernesto because we were caught in a snow storm and it took 8 hrs to get to San Diego and he had to spend the night in a hotel there so he could get the patient the next morning. Tipping is a personal thing and not required but very appreciated. I haven't been able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is that OK right after surgery? How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to use chewable vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your favorite? I had famotodine (Pepsid) for the heartburn. Gas is probably a fact of life after the surgery. It will find its own way out J but if you need something I’m sure you will get many responses about that. Did most of you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly to the hospital that first day? Depends. I got there about 1:00 the day before surgery. After tests I was taken to my hotel and then picked up again the morning of surgery. The hotel was included in the price so it didn’t cost me anything extra. Very nice room and excellent restaurant at the Hotel Lucerna. Be sure that if you are arriving the day before surgery and you are going to have the tess done then you need to be “fasting”. I either didn’t know, or more likely forgot J but it had been 8 hrs since breakfast for me so that worked OK. Do any of you have QWEST cell phone service? If so were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my cell phone does not have service can I get a calling card or call collect home? If I get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or does it have to be an " international " card? I have Sprint and it worked as well as it does here, almost acceptable J My brother has Cingular and he had some problems. Nina can answer the questions regarding in room phone service. I hear to pack light if you are going alone- which I am... but should I bring my own bottled water, juice, broth, etc? I am unable to find my birth certificate.... can I get across the border with just my driver's license or should I try to get a copy of my birth certificate? I had my Passport but a driver License is all that is required for now. A passport will become necessary in another year but there has been so much confusion that for the moment it appears that a driver License is adequate. Again Nina is the final authority on these issues. I think that is all the questions I have for now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions. Ask away, we all understand the apprehension before going. Once you get there you will be amazed at how easy and smooth they make everything. They will adapt to your own specific needs for re-assurance and care. Good luck and I’m sure you will be as happy as the rest of us. Craig Carothers 3/9/06 354/329/200 Down 25 and feeling GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 hI cRAIG, LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE DOING WONDERFUL .. CONGRATULAIONS.. MARY DOB- 3/6/06 340/313/200 --- Craig <ccarothers@...> wrote: > Jen: > > I'm sure you'll get a ton of replies but I'm > gonna put in my 2 cents > anyway:-) > > The responses are below under the questions > > Craig > > > > _____ > > From: > [mailto: ] On > Behalf Of jenn83704 > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:25 PM > > Subject: Questions > > > > Hi all, > > As my surgery date gets closer I have a few > questions I am wondering if > someone/anyone could answer for me. > > Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or > is our money > accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange > rate for any > reason? How much money did you bring with you for > tips, etc. Did any > of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you > around? > > There is no need to bring any Pesos. Just about all > places take, and even > prefer, dollars. Credit cards make the conversion > automatically. The > exchange rate is so close to 10 that you can just > divide Pesos by 10 and be > pretty close. I brought a couple of hundred dollars > and didn't need but > about 20. That was spent on lunch and dinner the day > before surgery. Unable > to spend a dime after that until I got back to San > Diego. I tipped Ernesto > because we were caught in a snow storm and it took 8 > hrs to get to San Diego > and he had to spend the night in a hotel there so he > could get the patient > the next morning. Tipping is a personal thing and > not required but very > appreciated. > > I haven't been > able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is > that OK right after > surgery? How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to > use chewable > vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your > favorite? > > I had famotodine (Pepsid) for the heartburn. Gas is > probably a fact of life > after the surgery. It will find its own way out :-) > but if you need > something I'm sure you will get many responses about > that. > > Did most of > you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly > to the hospital > that first day? > > Depends. I got there about 1:00 the day before > surgery. After tests I was > taken to my hotel and then picked up again the > morning of surgery. The hotel > was included in the price so it didn't cost me > anything extra. Very nice > room and excellent restaurant at the Hotel Lucerna. > Be sure that if you are > arriving the day before surgery and you are going to > have the tess done then > you need to be " fasting " . I either didn't know, or > more likely forgot :-) > but it had been 8 hrs since breakfast for me so that > worked OK. > > Do any of you have QWEST cell phone service? If > so > were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my > cell phone does > not have service can I get a calling card or call > collect home? If I > get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or > does it have to be > an " international " card? > > I have Sprint and it worked as well as it does here, > almost acceptable :-) > > My brother has Cingular and he had some problems. > Nina can answer the > questions regarding in room phone service. > > I hear to pack light if you are going alone- > which I am... but should I bring my own bottled > water, juice, broth, > etc? I am unable to find my birth certificate.... > can I get across the > border with just my driver's license or should I try > to get a copy of > my birth certificate? > > I had my Passport but a driver License is all that > is required for now. A > passport will become necessary in another year but > there has been so much > confusion that for the moment it appears that a > driver License is adequate. > Again Nina is the final authority on these issues. > > > > I think that is all the questions I have for > now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to > answer my questions. > > Ask away, we all understand the apprehension before > going. Once you get > there you will be amazed at how easy and smooth they > make everything. They > will adapt to your own specific needs for > re-assurance and care. Good luck > and I'm sure you will be as happy as the rest of us. > > > > Craig Carothers > > 3/9/06 > > 354/329/200 Down 25 and feeling GREAT > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 : Yes I was banded on 3-9-06 Yes I have lost 25 so far, but I am obsessive, as are most of us or we wouldn’t have arrived here in the first place J I work out on a treadmill 60 min a day going 4+miles. I am still below about 400 cal/day but that is about to change. I have very little hunger at all. I am able to tolerate everything so far and have felt no restriction as of yet. The number convention, as I understand it, is Weight at banding/Current Weight/Goal I lost 17 the first week and then hit a plateau for about 4 days and then it took off again. Everyone is different. Logic alone will tell you that if you reduce intake and increase output you will effect a change. Have faith in that logic and try not to sweat the small things. 25Lbs is just a number. It may have the same effect on me as 10 lbs would on another. ( I’m talking to myself here J) I’m trying to remind myself that this is not a game of numbers but rather of lifetime change and health. This group ROCKS Craig From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Spence Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 11:29 AM Subject: RE: Questions Craig, I’m confused did you just have yours done 3/9/06???......and have you lost 25 pds ??...what is the numbers below your name?? VSpence Questions Hi all, As my surgery date gets closer I have a few questions I am wondering if someone/anyone could answer for me. Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or is our money accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange rate for any reason? How much money did you bring with you for tips, etc. Did any of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you around? There is no need to bring any Pesos. Just about all places take, and even prefer, dollars. Credit cards make the conversion automatically. The exchange rate is so close to 10 that you can just divide Pesos by 10 and be pretty close. I brought a couple of hundred dollars and didn’t need but about 20. That was spent on lunch and dinner the day before surgery. Unable to spend a dime after that until I got back to San Diego. I tipped Ernesto because we were caught in a snow storm and it took 8 hrs to get to San Diego and he had to spend the night in a hotel there so he could get the patient the next morning. Tipping is a personal thing and not required but very appreciated. I haven't been able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is that OK right after surgery? How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to use chewable vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your favorite? I had famotodine (Pepsid) for the heartburn. Gas is probably a fact of life after the surgery. It will find its own way out J but if you need something I’m sure you will get many responses about that. Did most of you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly to the hospital that first day? Depends. I got there about 1:00 the day before surgery. After tests I was taken to my hotel and then picked up again the morning of surgery. The hotel was included in the price so it didn’t cost me anything extra. Very nice room and excellent restaurant at the Hotel Lucerna. Be sure that if you are arriving the day before surgery and you are going to have the tess done then you need to be “fasting”. I either didn’t know, or more likely forgot J but it had been 8 hrs since breakfast for me so that worked OK. Do any of you have QWEST cell phone service? If so were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my cell phone does not have service can I get a calling card or call collect home? If I get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or does it have to be an " international " card? I have Sprint and it worked as well as it does here, almost acceptable J My brother has Cingular and he had some problems. Nina can answer the questions regarding in room phone service. I hear to pack light if you are going alone- which I am... but should I bring my own bottled water, juice, broth, etc? I am unable to find my birth certificate.... can I get across the border with just my driver's license or should I try to get a copy of my birth certificate? I had my Passport but a driver License is all that is required for now. A passport will become necessary in another year but there has been so much confusion that for the moment it appears that a driver License is adequate. Again Nina is the final authority on these issues. I think that is all the questions I have for now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions. Ask away, we all understand the apprehension before going. Once you get there you will be amazed at how easy and smooth they make everything. They will adapt to your own specific needs for re-assurance and care. Good luck and I’m sure you will be as happy as the rest of us. Craig Carothers 3/9/06 354/329/200 Down 25 and feeling GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Jen, I will try to answer a few of the questions that I know the answers to. Pesos and tips- I had my surgery the same day I got there so didn't have to stay in the hotel. There really isn't anything you need to spend money on if you are in the hospital. My husband used a credit card at the hotel. We did tip Ernesto when we got back to the airport--he is great! I actually was at the hospital two different times--once with my daughter for her surgery and then for mine. The first time I was there I ate in the hospital cafeteria and got pesos for change from my dollars. (the info pack you get at the hospital gives exchange rate and prices in American dollars for the cafeteria.) I gave Ernesto all the pesos I had left when we got to the airport. The next time we gave him dollars. Gas X and vitamins: Chewable pills are great but you must chew, chew, chew! I tried liquid centrum and it tastes nasty. Activ has a new kind of chewy chocolate or caramel candy like vitamin as well as calcium. I got a generic brand of the same calcium thing at Walmart but there isn't a generic thing yet for the vitamin. But the Activ one is there. Centrum also has an adult chewable that isn't bad. Birth certificate: Your driver's license is fine. What to bring? The hospital will give you water and liquid Tylonol when you leave. I think Kelli just recently posted a list of other things you might want. I didn't want anything except water but others have brought other things. Can't answer ??? on cell phone or calling cards other than Yolanda or someone can call your family after surgery if you can't. Good luck and best wishes on your weight loss journey! Penny Penny Manville Walden, Colorado DOB 9/26/05 230/184/135 1st fill 12/9/05 1cc 2nd fill 1/27/06 0.5 cc 1.5 cc total 5'4 " __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Craig, Thank You for all the info. I am getting banded on April 28th. Congratulations on your weight loss!! Let those pounds keep on coming off!! Tammy Irishsuper medic <supermedic1707@...> wrote: hI cRAIG,LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE DOING WONDERFUL .. CONGRATULAIONS..MARYDOB- 3/6/06340/313/200--- Craig <ccarothers@...> wrote:> Jen:> > I'm sure you'll get a ton of replies but I'm> gonna put in my 2 cents> anyway:-)> > The responses are below under the questions> > Craig> > > > _____ > > From: > [mailto: ] On> Behalf Of jenn83704> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:25 PM> > Subject: Questions> > > > Hi all, > > As my surgery date gets closer I have a few> questions I am wondering if > someone/anyone could answer for me. > > Should I exchange some American money for Peso's or> is our money > accepted anywhere? Do I need to know the exchange> rate for any > reason? How much money did you bring with you for> tips, etc. Did any > of you tip Ernesto or whoever was driving you> around? > > There is no need to bring any Pesos. Just about all> places take, and even> prefer, dollars. Credit cards make the conversion> automatically. The> exchange rate is so close to 10 that you can just> divide Pesos by 10 and be> pretty close. I brought a couple of hundred dollars> and didn't need but> about 20. That was spent on lunch and dinner the day> before surgery. Unable> to spend a dime after that until I got back to San> Diego. I tipped Ernesto> because we were caught in a snow storm and it took 8> hrs to get to San Diego> and he had to spend the night in a hotel there so he> could get the patient> the next morning. Tipping is a personal thing and> not required but very> appreciated.> > I haven't been > able to find liquid Gas X- just the chewable- is> that OK right after > surgery? How about the multi-vitamiin. Is it OK to> use chewable > vitamins? What vitamins are the best or your> favorite? > > I had famotodine (Pepsid) for the heartburn. Gas is> probably a fact of life> after the surgery. It will find its own way out :-)> but if you need> something I'm sure you will get many responses about> that. > > Did most of > you stay in the Hotel or were you admitted directly> to the hospital > that first day?> > Depends. I got there about 1:00 the day before> surgery. After tests I was> taken to my hotel and then picked up again the> morning of surgery. The hotel> was included in the price so it didn't cost me> anything extra. Very nice> room and excellent restaurant at the Hotel Lucerna.> Be sure that if you are> arriving the day before surgery and you are going to> have the tess done then> you need to be "fasting". I either didn't know, or> more likely forgot :-)> but it had been 8 hrs since breakfast for me so that> worked OK. > > Do any of you have QWEST cell phone service? If> so > were you able to call out on your cell phone? If my> cell phone does > not have service can I get a calling card or call> collect home? If I > get a calling card- can I buy any calling card or> does it have to be > an "international" card? > > I have Sprint and it worked as well as it does here,> almost acceptable :-)> > My brother has Cingular and he had some problems.> Nina can answer the> questions regarding in room phone service.> > I hear to pack light if you are going alone- > which I am... but should I bring my own bottled> water, juice, broth, > etc? I am unable to find my birth certificate....> can I get across the > border with just my driver's license or should I try> to get a copy of > my birth certificate? > > I had my Passport but a driver License is all that> is required for now. A> passport will become necessary in another year but> there has been so much> confusion that for the moment it appears that a> driver License is adequate.> Again Nina is the final authority on these issues.> > > > I think that is all the questions I have for > now. Thanks in advance for taking the time to> answer my questions. > > Ask away, we all understand the apprehension before> going. Once you get> there you will be amazed at how easy and smooth they> make everything. They> will adapt to your own specific needs for> re-assurance and care. Good luck> and I'm sure you will be as happy as the rest of us.> > > > Craig Carothers> > 3/9/06> > 354/329/200 Down 25 and feeling GREAT> > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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