Guest guest Posted October 12, 2001 Report Share Posted October 12, 2001 Hi e, Have you ever considered becoming a Nurse Practitioner? Internal Medicine NP's are in great demand here in Dallas. You can get in a program through Southweern Medical, where you do all your 'clinicals' in one of their clinics for 4(??) years, which pays out your tuition. If you cannot make it in their clinics (because it's dealing with the indigent, etc.), you can " buy out your contract " , to go to work for a regular doctor's clinic. That's what Arden, my daughter, had to do. She simply could not continue to deal with those types of patients after 2-years, bought out her contract with them, then began working in private OB/GYN Practices. Please stay in touch, Martha M / NSIF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Martha, I have thought about becoming a nurse practitioner, but was never able to follow through because of the money problem. Actually, I decided to go to PA (physician assistant) school, and was actually accepted to several. I went through excruciating interviews before medical panels, physicians, and teachers. In some cases there were only 60 spots. I made the initial cut each time. Generally, there were 40-60 spots, depending on the school. Each program had 1800-2000+ applicants. From there it was narrowed down to about 100, which I made. Then, if the interviews, personal statement, and essays went okay, you were invited back for more interviews. From there, you were either accepted or denied. I was always accepted. Thank god my nursing school GPA was a 4.0, because I know grades played a big role in the selection process. But PA school is like medical school. Each program I applied to paralled med school the first 2 yrs, then diverged only slightly the last 2 yrs. I had applied to University of Colorado, University of Nebraska, Duke, and Wake Forest in NC. Anyway, NP school was always an option in the back of my head, but I wanted more autonomy, which PA's have. However, schooling was much more expensive. Would you be able to get more info on the UT Southwestern NP program? I am familiar (socially) with UT Southwestern Med School. When I was at nursing school at Baylor, I met a lot of med students, interns, and residents there and they always had big parties. Plus we had lots of lectures on the legal aspects of nursing at one of the lecture halls there. But I would really be interested in more info. I actually would love to move back to Dallas. I miss it so much. I just rec'd a letter from my preceptor or my very first mentor as a nurse. She wants me to take a travel assignment in Dallas. But I do need to get out of direct patient care and go into a completely different field, or else do something like being an NP so that I have more autonomy and flexibility. So, any info you can provide to me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks, e > Hi e, > > Have you ever considered becoming a Nurse Practitioner? Internal Medicine > NP's are in great demand here in Dallas. You can get in a program through > Southweern Medical, where you do all your 'clinicals' in one of their > clinics for 4(??) years, which pays out your tuition. If you cannot make it > in their clinics (because it's dealing with the indigent, etc.), you can > " buy out your contract " , to go to work for a regular doctor's clinic. > That's what Arden, my daughter, had to do. She simply could not continue to > deal with those types of patients after 2-years, bought out her contract > with them, then began working in private OB/GYN Practices. > > Please stay in touch, > Martha M / NSIF > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2001 Report Share Posted October 26, 2001 e, Don't give up the fight--it is a long road, but you just can't give up. There are too many new roads to go down, new paths to follow in the healing process. Have you tried some of the alternative medicine therapies for healing, such as sauna therapy, colon cleansing, accupuncture, the raw garlic and other natural antivirals? Then there is the skin brushing, the ozone therapy, candida detox, raw foods diet, (seems like there are so many options!) And the coffee! Can you give up the coffee, and try herbal tea instead? I know coffee makes my head spin. I hope you are seeing some abatement of your symptoms at least temporarily, and if you haven't, maybe give something new a try! Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <eRene@...> < > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 12:30 AM Subject: My health > Well, everyone, I feel like giving up. I am in so much > pain that I wince with every movement. I am so tired of > putting on a smiling face at work, only to have to lift > a pt or move a stretcher, or lift a 15 pd IV pump. I > wake up in the AM and can barely move. Lately it's been > my feet, calves, and low back. I feel like I'm 100 yrs > old. My calves get so cramped and achey, I just want to > shoot myself because with every step, the pain is > horrendous. I don't want to take narcotics because I > just don't. I take ibuprofen, but it only takes the > edge off. I have 1 doc here in Seattle, and I am afraid > to ask him for any meds for fear he will think I'm drug > seeking. The B12 injections aren't helping. I am tired > of fighting all of this. If I continue to hurt like > this, there is no way that I will be able to continue to > do nursing, at least patient care. I can no longer > handle the physical demands of this job. Yet, I have > only a degree in nursing. Nothing else to fall back on, > and no money to go back to school to get another degree. > > I know this is so negative, but I just don't know if I > can continue to fight this cause. Sometimes I feel so > hopeless and have to wonder if we will ever make any > headway with these docs. My doc here in Seattle is > nice, but I wonder if he really understands the whole > implant issue. I doubt it. Along w/ my pain, my > fingers are so swollen. They are like sausages. It's > disgusting. > > Something has got to improve or change, or else I will > surely give up this fight. > > I am sorry to be so negative, but all my energy is gone > and I'm just so tired of hurting. Nothing works--- > nothing. > > e > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2001 Report Share Posted October 27, 2001 Patty, I am at my wits end w/ my pain and swelling. I am seriously thinking about heading back to Denver and getting a job where I can dress in normal clothes (vs scrubs), deal w/ " normal " people, and not have to lift, push, or pull. I have definately done something to my lumbar spine, as I can barely move it. I have stopped all my meds, as I'm tired of side effects. I have tried acupunture, and actually it did help. But I haven't had it since winter of 2000. But I do have an appt w/ an acupuncturist here in Seattle. That appt is next Wed. I know I need to give up the coffee, but I just can't do it! I don't want to do enemas or colon cleansing, as I just don't want to do that. I am now thinking about doing the sauna thing. I am beginning to seriously think that more contaminated saline and silicone leaked into my body tissues than I originally thought. I am so skeptical of everything medical related. I desperately want the hardware out of my neck, yet I can't have it removed until there is a union, which probably won't ever happen. At any rate, physically and emotionally, I'm wiped. I have got to make a big decision as to what I want to do with the rest of my life, so that I can be happy and content w/ me. And being happy doesn't include doing clinical nursing. Yet, finding another job is proving to be difficult, esp w/o any experience in other areas. I also have to wonder if my deteriorating health is somehow related to my inability to make a decision. I feel that my life is just hanging precariously.....I don't want to burn bridges in the medical field, yet there's part of me that couldn't give a damn. And my moods lately are so labile. I miss Denver terribly, and am terribly homesick. I love Seattle, but in my opinion, nothing beats Denver. Any suggestions? Words of advice? e > e, > Don't give up the fight--it is a long road, but you just can't give up. > There are too many new roads to go down, new paths to follow in the healing > process. Have you tried some of the alternative medicine therapies for > healing, such as sauna therapy, colon cleansing, accupuncture, the raw > garlic and other natural antivirals? Then there is the skin brushing, the > ozone therapy, candida detox, raw foods diet, (seems like there are so many > options!) And the coffee! Can you give up the coffee, and try herbal tea > instead? I know coffee makes my head spin. > > I hope you are seeing some abatement of your symptoms at least temporarily, > and if you haven't, maybe give something new a try! > Patty > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <eRene@...> > < > > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 12:30 AM > Subject: My health > > > > Well, everyone, I feel like giving up. I am in so much > > pain that I wince with every movement. I am so tired of > > putting on a smiling face at work, only to have to lift > > a pt or move a stretcher, or lift a 15 pd IV pump. I > > wake up in the AM and can barely move. Lately it's been > > my feet, calves, and low back. I feel like I'm 100 yrs > > old. My calves get so cramped and achey, I just want to > > shoot myself because with every step, the pain is > > horrendous. I don't want to take narcotics because I > > just don't. I take ibuprofen, but it only takes the > > edge off. I have 1 doc here in Seattle, and I am afraid > > to ask him for any meds for fear he will think I'm drug > > seeking. The B12 injections aren't helping. I am tired > > of fighting all of this. If I continue to hurt like > > this, there is no way that I will be able to continue to > > do nursing, at least patient care. I can no longer > > handle the physical demands of this job. Yet, I have > > only a degree in nursing. Nothing else to fall back on, > > and no money to go back to school to get another degree. > > > > I know this is so negative, but I just don't know if I > > can continue to fight this cause. Sometimes I feel so > > hopeless and have to wonder if we will ever make any > > headway with these docs. My doc here in Seattle is > > nice, but I wonder if he really understands the whole > > implant issue. I doubt it. Along w/ my pain, my > > fingers are so swollen. They are like sausages. It's > > disgusting. > > > > Something has got to improve or change, or else I will > > surely give up this fight. > > > > I am sorry to be so negative, but all my energy is gone > > and I'm just so tired of hurting. Nothing works--- > > nothing. > > > > e > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2001 Report Share Posted October 27, 2001 e, I know some nurses who have jobs that are not nearly as demanding in the insurance field. The insurance industry needs knowledgable people who can review medical claims. Also, public school nursing is not as demanding. Rogene --- eRene@... wrote: > Patty, > > I am at my wits end w/ my pain and swelling. I am > seriously thinking about heading back to Denver and > getting a job where I can dress in normal clothes > (vs > scrubs), deal w/ " normal " people, and not have to > lift, > push, or pull. I have definately done something to > my > lumbar spine, as I can barely move it. I have > stopped > all my meds, as I'm tired of side effects. I have > tried > acupunture, and actually it did help. But I haven't > had > it since winter of 2000. But I do have an appt w/ > an > acupuncturist here in Seattle. That appt is next > Wed. > I know I need to give up the coffee, but I just > can't do > it! I don't want to do enemas or colon cleansing, > as I > just don't want to do that. I am now thinking about > > doing the sauna thing. I am beginning to seriously > think that more contaminated saline and silicone > leaked > into my body tissues than I originally thought. I > am so > skeptical of everything medical related. I > desperately > want the hardware out of my neck, yet I can't have > it > removed until there is a union, which probably won't > > ever happen. > > At any rate, physically and emotionally, I'm wiped. > I > have got to make a big decision as to what I want to > do > with the rest of my life, so that I can be happy and > > content w/ me. And being happy doesn't include > doing > clinical nursing. Yet, finding another job is > proving > to be difficult, esp w/o any experience in other > areas. > I also have to wonder if my deteriorating health is > somehow related to my inability to make a decision. > I > feel that my life is just hanging precariously.....I > > don't want to burn bridges in the medical field, yet > > there's part of me that couldn't give a damn. And > my > moods lately are so labile. I miss Denver terribly, > and > am terribly homesick. I love Seattle, but in my > opinion, nothing beats Denver. Any suggestions? > Words > of advice? > > e > === message truncated === __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2001 Report Share Posted October 27, 2001 Dear e, yes yes yes I think there is allot to say for stress taking its toll, when I was in Ca alone without my husband I was so sick and all I did was sleep, so depression could def be part of all this, plus you say you stopped all your meds, that can leave you feeling bad too, use caution girl your an RN you know this though. ANyhow maybe going home would be best for you right now, I know how much different being in a comfortable home situation can help and also if your work is too demanding there are other things in nursing you can check into........ Try to be strong, we are all in this together! In @y..., eRene@a... wrote: > Patty, > > I am at my wits end w/ my pain and swelling. I am > seriously thinking about heading back to Denver and > getting a job where I can dress in normal clothes (vs > scrubs), deal w/ " normal " people, and not have to lift, > push, or pull. I have definately done something to my > lumbar spine, as I can barely move it. I have stopped > all my meds, as I'm tired of side effects. I have tried > acupunture, and actually it did help. But I haven't had > it since winter of 2000. But I do have an appt w/ an > acupuncturist here in Seattle. That appt is next Wed. > I know I need to give up the coffee, but I just can't do > it! I don't want to do enemas or colon cleansing, as I > just don't want to do that. I am now thinking about > doing the sauna thing. I am beginning to seriously > think that more contaminated saline and silicone leaked > into my body tissues than I originally thought. I am so > skeptical of everything medical related. I desperately > want the hardware out of my neck, yet I can't have it > removed until there is a union, which probably won't > ever happen. > > At any rate, physically and emotionally, I'm wiped. I > have got to make a big decision as to what I want to do > with the rest of my life, so that I can be happy and > content w/ me. And being happy doesn't include doing > clinical nursing. Yet, finding another job is proving > to be difficult, esp w/o any experience in other areas. > I also have to wonder if my deteriorating health is > somehow related to my inability to make a decision. I > feel that my life is just hanging precariously.....I > don't want to burn bridges in the medical field, yet > there's part of me that couldn't give a damn. And my > moods lately are so labile. I miss Denver terribly, and > am terribly homesick. I love Seattle, but in my > opinion, nothing beats Denver. Any suggestions? Words > of advice? > > e > > e, > > Don't give up the fight--it is a long road, but you just can't give up. > > There are too many new roads to go down, new paths to follow in the healing > > process. Have you tried some of the alternative medicine therapies for > > healing, such as sauna therapy, colon cleansing, accupuncture, the raw > > garlic and other natural antivirals? Then there is the skin brushing, the > > ozone therapy, candida detox, raw foods diet, (seems like there are so many > > options!) And the coffee! Can you give up the coffee, and try herbal tea > > instead? I know coffee makes my head spin. > > > > I hope you are seeing some abatement of your symptoms at least temporarily, > > and if you haven't, maybe give something new a try! > > Patty > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <eRene@a...> > > < @y...> > > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 12:30 AM > > Subject: My health > > > > > > > Well, everyone, I feel like giving up. I am in so much > > > pain that I wince with every movement. I am so tired of > > > putting on a smiling face at work, only to have to lift > > > a pt or move a stretcher, or lift a 15 pd IV pump. I > > > wake up in the AM and can barely move. Lately it's been > > > my feet, calves, and low back. I feel like I'm 100 yrs > > > old. My calves get so cramped and achey, I just want to > > > shoot myself because with every step, the pain is > > > horrendous. I don't want to take narcotics because I > > > just don't. I take ibuprofen, but it only takes the > > > edge off. I have 1 doc here in Seattle, and I am afraid > > > to ask him for any meds for fear he will think I'm drug > > > seeking. The B12 injections aren't helping. I am tired > > > of fighting all of this. If I continue to hurt like > > > this, there is no way that I will be able to continue to > > > do nursing, at least patient care. I can no longer > > > handle the physical demands of this job. Yet, I have > > > only a degree in nursing. Nothing else to fall back on, > > > and no money to go back to school to get another degree. > > > > > > I know this is so negative, but I just don't know if I > > > can continue to fight this cause. Sometimes I feel so > > > hopeless and have to wonder if we will ever make any > > > headway with these docs. My doc here in Seattle is > > > nice, but I wonder if he really understands the whole > > > implant issue. I doubt it. Along w/ my pain, my > > > fingers are so swollen. They are like sausages. It's > > > disgusting. > > > > > > Something has got to improve or change, or else I will > > > surely give up this fight. > > > > > > I am sorry to be so negative, but all my energy is gone > > > and I'm just so tired of hurting. Nothing works--- > > > nothing. > > > > > > e > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 e, I can only suggest what I have suggested before--giving up the coffee, doing the enemas, and eating a really healthy diet, doing natural therapies. Of course, being happy with your situation is very important. No one can get healthy in an environment that they find depressing or stressful. Have you looked into some of the clinics that I have posted that are near to you? They may have a program you could follow that you find acceptable. I recently corresponded with the Gerson Institute, and they told me that the Gerson therapy has been effective for silicone poisoning. They gave me the name of a woman who has done their therapy and her phone number so I could talk to her about her experiences. I am still trying to get in touch with her, and have left a message. I think the Gerson therapy could be effective, but it is a lot of hard work. I have posted information about it before, but for anyone who is interested, you can see their website at www.gerson.org. There are also books available about Dr. Max Gerson and his therapy for curing cancer and other degenerative diseases. Hope you find some answers soon e! Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <eRene@...> < > Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 10:26 PM Subject: Re: My health > Patty, > > I am at my wits end w/ my pain and swelling. I am > seriously thinking about heading back to Denver and > getting a job where I can dress in normal clothes (vs > scrubs), deal w/ " normal " people, and not have to lift, > push, or pull. I have definately done something to my > lumbar spine, as I can barely move it. I have stopped > all my meds, as I'm tired of side effects. I have tried > acupunture, and actually it did help. But I haven't had > it since winter of 2000. But I do have an appt w/ an > acupuncturist here in Seattle. That appt is next Wed. > I know I need to give up the coffee, but I just can't do > it! I don't want to do enemas or colon cleansing, as I > just don't want to do that. I am now thinking about > doing the sauna thing. I am beginning to seriously > think that more contaminated saline and silicone leaked > into my body tissues than I originally thought. I am so > skeptical of everything medical related. I desperately > want the hardware out of my neck, yet I can't have it > removed until there is a union, which probably won't > ever happen. > > At any rate, physically and emotionally, I'm wiped. I > have got to make a big decision as to what I want to do > with the rest of my life, so that I can be happy and > content w/ me. And being happy doesn't include doing > clinical nursing. Yet, finding another job is proving > to be difficult, esp w/o any experience in other areas. > I also have to wonder if my deteriorating health is > somehow related to my inability to make a decision. I > feel that my life is just hanging precariously.....I > don't want to burn bridges in the medical field, yet > there's part of me that couldn't give a damn. And my > moods lately are so labile. I miss Denver terribly, and > am terribly homesick. I love Seattle, but in my > opinion, nothing beats Denver. Any suggestions? Words > of advice? > > e > > e, > > Don't give up the fight--it is a long road, but you just can't give up. > > There are too many new roads to go down, new paths to follow in the healing > > process. Have you tried some of the alternative medicine therapies for > > healing, such as sauna therapy, colon cleansing, accupuncture, the raw > > garlic and other natural antivirals? Then there is the skin brushing, the > > ozone therapy, candida detox, raw foods diet, (seems like there are so many > > options!) And the coffee! Can you give up the coffee, and try herbal tea > > instead? I know coffee makes my head spin. > > > > I hope you are seeing some abatement of your symptoms at least temporarily, > > and if you haven't, maybe give something new a try! > > Patty > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 Hi Patty, Well, I made up my mind this past Sat that I was heading back to Denver. I miss it terribly and just making that decision felt like a load had been lifted. I don't have a job yet, but I couldn't care less. If I can't get a job before heading back to Denver, then I will just look for one in the paper. I am still waiting to hear from other employers on possible jobs. At any rate, I can always work for agency in Denver and make some money that way. When I get back to Denver, I am going to " revamp " my life. I am going to resume acupuncture. I am going to make an appt w/ a dietician and get on a healthy diet. And I'm going to start exercising more. Plus, I think the fact that I will be back in Denver, my home, will make me feel much happier as well. I will keep you posted. I am leaving Seattle next Wed, the 6. Hopefully I will get a job before leaving Seattle, but I will worry about that later. Take care, e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 Good luck, girl! We have watched you criss crossing the country the past few months! That has got to be tough. Take care, and hope you find a job and get settled so you can relax and heal without all the stress. Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <eRene@...> < > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 8:53 PM Subject: Re: My health > Hi Patty, > > Well, I made up my mind this past Sat that I was heading > back to Denver. I miss it terribly and just making that > decision felt like a load had been lifted. I don't have > a job yet, but I couldn't care less. If I can't get a > job before heading back to Denver, then I will just look > for one in the paper. I am still waiting to hear from > other employers on possible jobs. At any rate, I can > always work for agency in Denver and make some money > that way. > > When I get back to Denver, I am going to " revamp " my > life. I am going to resume acupuncture. I am going to > make an appt w/ a dietician and get on a healthy diet. > And I'm going to start exercising more. Plus, I think > the fact that I will be back in Denver, my home, will > make me feel much happier as well. > > I will keep you posted. I am leaving Seattle next Wed, > the 6. Hopefully I will get a job before leaving > Seattle, but I will worry about that later. > > Take care, > e > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2001 Report Share Posted November 5, 2001 e, I am sorry that you are not doing good. I am in pain all the time also and my fingers are 3x their size. I feel like I am totally bloated all over. No matter if I do not eat much, I still am bloated. I guess it is the candida. Maybe, try to find another doc in the area. One that understands the implant issue. Do you think you could work in a doctor's office? or do some patient education in the hospital or a clinic. I think your job is making you worse, I know because I did what you did for 12 years. Take care and please don't give up. I care about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2001 Report Share Posted November 5, 2001 e, I sent you two emails. I have missed you alot. Did you know we weighed the same thing? 130 and now 1 year later I weigh 156 lbs. and climbing. No matter what I do, I cannot lose it. I just gain it. Is this a major problem with fibromyalgia.? I know the HPA hypothyroid pit. axis is altered. But, I honestly do not eat that much during the last month. I am ready to get them out. Do you really think Huang is what I need or Feng. I remember you said Huang was cheaper and her results look good. How many days would I be in Denver? Make sure to stay warm e. Being cold or thinking about it makes me hurt. By the way, I have not seen any roaches lately. But, if I do I will think of you. HAHA Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 , Ya know, I am so edematous all over, too. My fingers, lower legs, ankles, and toes. My fingers and toes are like sausages. I finally got some lasix, but haven't started taking it yet. And I also have gained weight over the last yr. I used to have the cutest, curvy figure. I weighed 125-130, and now I'm 170-180. The only thing that saves me is that I carry my weight well. No one would ever guess I weigh that much. But I know and it really bothers me. I have exercised, tried eating healthy, taken rx diet pills, and nothing. I was found to be hypothyroid and started taking synthroid. I figured that would speed up my metabolism, but if this is even possible, I seemed to gain more weight and was always hungry. So I stopped the synthroid. It is very frustrating. If I were you, I would get those implants out ASAP. The longer you leave them in, the more irreversible damage you will do to your body. Yes, your body is going through a lot now, but getting those implants out will be the most important thing you can do for yourself to get on that road to recovery. And by leaving them in to remove them at a later date, you run the risk of getting better, and then you may never be 100% for surgery. Get the implants out now and worry about your health problems later, because in reality, some of your health problems may get better or go away after the offensive agent is removed. I currently have a headhunter trying to find me a case management, sales/marketing, or insurance position. I will only go back to clinical nursing if I have to, which will probably be the case since I need to have some income coming in, and the other non clinical positions could take a few wks. I wish I was independently wealthy!!! Well take care and let me know what you decide. You need to get them out no matter what, and the sooner the better. I will drop you a line when I get back to Denver. Take care, e > e, > I am sorry that you are not doing good. I am in pain all the time also and > my fingers are 3x their size. I feel like I am totally bloated all over. No > matter if I do not eat much, I still am bloated. I guess it is the candida. > Maybe, try to find another doc in the area. One that understands the implant > issue. > > Do you think you could work in a doctor's office? or do some patient > education in the hospital or a clinic. I think your job is making you worse, > I know because I did what you did for 12 years. > > Take care and please don't give up. I care about you. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 , As far as I know, gaining weight and not being able to lose it is not typical of fibromyalgia. I suppose if you hurt enough and don't do anything, then you would gain weight, but it sounds like you and I have done things to keep our weight down. I am at a total loss as to why my body is doing this. I'll tell you one thing, though. It's got me completely depressed and hating, absolutely HATING my body and myself. I used to love to go out and meet people and have fun, but now I refuse to go out, because I just look and feel so awful. And when I feel awful about my body, I don't even want to put makeup on or do my hair. It's a vicious cycle. I'm definately going to order phentermine and also see if I can get a doc to rx some ritalin so that I can have more energy, because my energy is also gone---completely gone. Yes, Drs Huang and Feng are probably the best. You're in Alabama, aren't you, or Mississippi? At any rate, it's probably half a dozen of one or 6 of the other where you go. Dr. Huang did do an excellent job on me, and my scars are barely visible. I actually came across her CV yesterday while packing. She is Board Certified in microsurgery. The rest of her CV is rather impressive. A woman just had her implants removed by Huang in Sept and is very happy with the results. She came all the way from Saudi Arabia. Dr. Huang's charges are $3500. That includes anesthesia, her surgical fee, and all postop visits. If you get a mastopexy, her fee increases to $5000. The woman who had her implants removed in Sept stayed in Denver I believe 3 days. A woman who had her implants removed 4 days after I did stayed in Denver for 3 days. So, you can count on being there minimum of 5 days. You will need to see Dr. Huang preop in her office, usually the day before surgery. There are 2 places just down the road from her office and the hospitals that her pts stay at. Or you could stay with me!! Why don't you email Dr. Huang and see what she says. Mention my name. Her email is lindahuang@.... It can't hurt to touch base with her and see what she says. Please do keep in touch and let me know how things are going. e > e, > I sent you two emails. I have missed you alot. Did you know we weighed the > same thing? 130 and now 1 year later I weigh 156 lbs. and climbing. No matter > what I do, I cannot lose it. I just gain it. Is this a major problem with > fibromyalgia.? I know the HPA hypothyroid pit. axis is altered. But, I > honestly do not eat that much during the last month. > I am ready to get them out. Do you really think Huang is what I need > or Feng. I remember you said Huang was cheaper and her results look good. How > many days would I be in Denver? > Make sure to stay warm e. Being cold or thinking about it makes > me hurt. By the way, I have not seen any roaches lately. But, if I do I will > think of you. HAHA > Take care, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 e i would try to stay away from things like phentermine and ritalin if was you and try a natural appetite suppressant instead there are many that work really well without making you dependant on them and the problem with the drugs your talking about are that the weigth lost is seldom if ever kept off. Ok so I am real achy again and I didn't do accupuncture for two weeks, I am sure that it why, so I really need to get back to doing it two times a week for sure. Have you tried the accupuncture yet? It does work for pain. Hope you feel better soon! PS i will send you the name of the appetite and energy pills that I take on occasion when I get a chance they are natural and have stuff in them that I cannot recall at all. I gotta run to work now but I will get back to you! In @y..., eRene@a... wrote: > , > > As far as I know, gaining weight and not being able to > lose it is not typical of fibromyalgia. I suppose if > you hurt enough and don't do anything, then you would > gain weight, but it sounds like you and I have done > things to keep our weight down. I am at a total loss as > to why my body is doing this. I'll tell you one thing, > though. It's got me completely depressed and hating, > absolutely HATING my body and myself. I used to love to > go out and meet people and have fun, but now I refuse to > go out, because I just look and feel so awful. And when > I feel awful about my body, I don't even want to put > makeup on or do my hair. It's a vicious cycle. I'm > definately going to order phentermine and also see if I > can get a doc to rx some ritalin so that I can have more > energy, because my energy is also gone---completely gone. > > Yes, Drs Huang and Feng are probably the best. You're > in Alabama, aren't you, or Mississippi? At any rate, > it's probably half a dozen of one or 6 of the other > where you go. Dr. Huang did do an excellent job on me, > and my scars are barely visible. I actually came across > her CV yesterday while packing. She is Board Certified > in microsurgery. The rest of her CV is rather > impressive. A woman just had her implants removed by > Huang in Sept and is very happy with the results. She > came all the way from Saudi Arabia. Dr. Huang's charges > are $3500. That includes anesthesia, her surgical fee, > and all postop visits. If you get a mastopexy, her fee > increases to $5000. > > The woman who had her implants removed in Sept stayed in > Denver I believe 3 days. A woman who had her implants > removed 4 days after I did stayed in Denver for 3 days. > So, you can count on being there minimum of 5 days. You > will need to see Dr. Huang preop in her office, usually > the day before surgery. There are 2 places just down > the road from her office and the hospitals that her pts > stay at. Or you could stay with me!! > > Why don't you email Dr. Huang and see what she says. > Mention my name. Her email is lindahuang@q... It > can't hurt to touch base with her and see what she says. > > Please do keep in touch and let me know how things are > going. > > e > > e, > > I sent you two emails. I have missed you alot. Did you know we weighed the > > same thing? 130 and now 1 year later I weigh 156 lbs. and climbing. No matter > > what I do, I cannot lose it. I just gain it. Is this a major problem with > > fibromyalgia.? I know the HPA hypothyroid pit. axis is altered. But, I > > honestly do not eat that much during the last month. > > I am ready to get them out. Do you really think Huang is what I need > > or Feng. I remember you said Huang was cheaper and her results look good. How > > many days would I be in Denver? > > Make sure to stay warm e. Being cold or thinking about it makes > > me hurt. By the way, I have not seen any roaches lately. But, if I do I will > > think of you. HAHA > > Take care, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 e, We feel the same about our bodies. I used to love to go out, wear shorts, dress up and felt good about my body. I exercised and I was muscular. I thought I was big at 125. Haha. Now I do not want to go anywhere like you. I dread it when people look at me and I know they think. You looked so good before and now look at you. I know that is what they think. I looked at my ankles and I have pitting edema. It is always worse before my period. But, I used to have the best smallest ankles. I would love to wear shorts and sweatshirts in the winter with Nikes. I felt so good because I was running 5 miles. Even when I was not running, I still maintained my weight. Now I am bloated. I am going to get some Lasix. And please let me know what helps for you. I know exactly how you feel. I am emailing Dr. Huang after this. I know how much worse I have gotten. And it scares me to think of damaging my immune system or getting cancer. I know I cannot keep waiting. It has been 12 years. Thanks and keep in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2001 Report Share Posted November 9, 2001 Just a comment I have on the weight loss issue, as I have gained about 5-10 lbs extra that I want to get rid of lately, and my guess is that I have less muscle tone, less muscle actually than I used to have. I know muscle weakness was a problem for me before. My legs felt weak when I climbed the stairs in our house. When we first moved in here, after having only a one story house, I thought I would die having to run up and down stairs! Muscle burns calories at a much higher rate than other tissue, so the more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn. My goal at the present time is to gain more muscle mass so that I won't keep gaining weight. Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <eRene@...> < > Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 9:44 PM Subject: Re: My health > , > > As far as I know, gaining weight and not being able to > lose it is not typical of fibromyalgia. I suppose if > you hurt enough and don't do anything, then you would > gain weight, but it sounds like you and I have done > things to keep our weight down. I am at a total loss as > to why my body is doing this. I'll tell you one thing, > though. It's got me completely depressed and hating, > absolutely HATING my body and myself. I used to love to > go out and meet people and have fun, but now I refuse to > go out, because I just look and feel so awful. And when > I feel awful about my body, I don't even want to put > makeup on or do my hair. It's a vicious cycle. I'm > definately going to order phentermine and also see if I > can get a doc to rx some ritalin so that I can have more > energy, because my energy is also gone---completely gone. > > Yes, Drs Huang and Feng are probably the best. You're > in Alabama, aren't you, or Mississippi? At any rate, > it's probably half a dozen of one or 6 of the other > where you go. Dr. Huang did do an excellent job on me, > and my scars are barely visible. I actually came across > her CV yesterday while packing. She is Board Certified > in microsurgery. The rest of her CV is rather > impressive. A woman just had her implants removed by > Huang in Sept and is very happy with the results. She > came all the way from Saudi Arabia. Dr. Huang's charges > are $3500. That includes anesthesia, her surgical fee, > and all postop visits. If you get a mastopexy, her fee > increases to $5000. > > The woman who had her implants removed in Sept stayed in > Denver I believe 3 days. A woman who had her implants > removed 4 days after I did stayed in Denver for 3 days. > So, you can count on being there minimum of 5 days. You > will need to see Dr. Huang preop in her office, usually > the day before surgery. There are 2 places just down > the road from her office and the hospitals that her pts > stay at. Or you could stay with me!! > > Why don't you email Dr. Huang and see what she says. > Mention my name. Her email is lindahuang@.... It > can't hurt to touch base with her and see what she says. > > Please do keep in touch and let me know how things are > going. > > e > > e, > > I sent you two emails. I have missed you alot. Did you know we weighed the > > same thing? 130 and now 1 year later I weigh 156 lbs. and climbing. No matter > > what I do, I cannot lose it. I just gain it. Is this a major problem with > > fibromyalgia.? I know the HPA hypothyroid pit. axis is altered. But, I > > honestly do not eat that much during the last month. > > I am ready to get them out. Do you really think Huang is what I need > > or Feng. I remember you said Huang was cheaper and her results look good. How > > many days would I be in Denver? > > Make sure to stay warm e. Being cold or thinking about it makes > > me hurt. By the way, I have not seen any roaches lately. But, if I do I will > > think of you. HAHA > > Take care, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2001 Report Share Posted November 9, 2001 I can also add here that I have lost some weight but mostly I feel I am adding muscle and have lost fat, so that I am the thinnest I have been in years, since right before I got implants, further evidence that the implants def were making me less energetic and unable to work out. I think that if you push a little to work out you will feel better physically, sometimes it is hard, and seems so difficult to get out of bed and hit the gym, but I always feel better, less achy and it helps your mind as much as your body, It is proven that exercise increases the amount of endorophins in your brain and I saw on tv the other night that it is impossible to be depressed when exercising, I thoroughly believe we all need to get up and move and do as much as we are capable of, I push myself and I always am happy I did! In @y..., " Patty " <fdp@l...> wrote: > Just a comment I have on the weight loss issue, as I have gained about 5-10 > lbs extra that I want to get rid of lately, and my guess is that I have less > muscle tone, less muscle actually than I used to have. I know muscle > weakness was a problem for me before. My legs felt weak when I climbed the > stairs in our house. When we first moved in here, after having only a one > story house, I thought I would die having to run up and down stairs! > > Muscle burns calories at a much higher rate than other tissue, so the more > muscle you have, the more calories you will burn. My goal at the present > time is to gain more muscle mass so that I won't keep gaining weight. > Patty > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <eRene@a...> > < @y...> > Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 9:44 PM > Subject: Re: My health > > > > , > > > > As far as I know, gaining weight and not being able to > > lose it is not typical of fibromyalgia. I suppose if > > you hurt enough and don't do anything, then you would > > gain weight, but it sounds like you and I have done > > things to keep our weight down. I am at a total loss as > > to why my body is doing this. I'll tell you one thing, > > though. It's got me completely depressed and hating, > > absolutely HATING my body and myself. I used to love to > > go out and meet people and have fun, but now I refuse to > > go out, because I just look and feel so awful. And when > > I feel awful about my body, I don't even want to put > > makeup on or do my hair. It's a vicious cycle. I'm > > definately going to order phentermine and also see if I > > can get a doc to rx some ritalin so that I can have more > > energy, because my energy is also gone---completely gone. > > > > Yes, Drs Huang and Feng are probably the best. You're > > in Alabama, aren't you, or Mississippi? At any rate, > > it's probably half a dozen of one or 6 of the other > > where you go. Dr. Huang did do an excellent job on me, > > and my scars are barely visible. I actually came across > > her CV yesterday while packing. She is Board Certified > > in microsurgery. The rest of her CV is rather > > impressive. A woman just had her implants removed by > > Huang in Sept and is very happy with the results. She > > came all the way from Saudi Arabia. Dr. Huang's charges > > are $3500. That includes anesthesia, her surgical fee, > > and all postop visits. If you get a mastopexy, her fee > > increases to $5000. > > > > The woman who had her implants removed in Sept stayed in > > Denver I believe 3 days. A woman who had her implants > > removed 4 days after I did stayed in Denver for 3 days. > > So, you can count on being there minimum of 5 days. You > > will need to see Dr. Huang preop in her office, usually > > the day before surgery. There are 2 places just down > > the road from her office and the hospitals that her pts > > stay at. Or you could stay with me!! > > > > Why don't you email Dr. Huang and see what she says. > > Mention my name. Her email is lindahuang@q... It > > can't hurt to touch base with her and see what she says. > > > > Please do keep in touch and let me know how things are > > going. > > > > e > > > e, > > > I sent you two emails. I have missed you alot. Did you know we weighed > the > > > same thing? 130 and now 1 year later I weigh 156 lbs. and climbing. No > matter > > > what I do, I cannot lose it. I just gain it. Is this a major problem > with > > > fibromyalgia.? I know the HPA hypothyroid pit. axis is altered. But, I > > > honestly do not eat that much during the last month. > > > I am ready to get them out. Do you really think Huang is what I > need > > > or Feng. I remember you said Huang was cheaper and her results look > good. How > > > many days would I be in Denver? > > > Make sure to stay warm e. Being cold or thinking about it > makes > > > me hurt. By the way, I have not seen any roaches lately. But, if I do I > will > > > think of you. HAHA > > > Take care, > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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