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I think it is because my mom gained soem weight back and it mede me nervous.

> >

> > My daughter (17) and I are both going to Mexicali in early June (no

> set date yet)

> > We are very excited. I am unsure if I am going to go with the band

> or the rny.

> > I am worried that I won't lose enough with the band. But I am also

> worried that I cannot

> > afford to take of too much time from work sop teh RNY may be out.

> > I am so thankful that this board is here. I have learned so much

> reading your posts.

> > Thanks

> > in Portland OR

> >

>

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Rich, You have lost 38 lbs. already??? WOW!!Rich <TowrOfStgh@...> wrote: Hi,All I can say to you regarding this issue (Band or RNY) is that everything will depend on one thing: How much do you trust yourself around food? I did an experiement w/ my band today. I'm on week 7 post-op (banded 1/31/2007) and I finally decided to give chicken a try for the 1st time today. I wanted to be extra-careful, so instead of following Dr. Aceves's advice (don't drink 30 minutes

before and 2 hours afterwards), I had a huge-ass mug of water w/ my chicken. I ate 2 pieces of chicken (1 leg and 1 thigh), a small portion of veggies (about 4 oz.) and a thing of Jell-O (1st time I had Jell-O in 3 weeks). Let me tell you, I got it all down because of one thing: I was drinking water after every 2 bites. It was able to flush down the food past the area of the band, so I was able to eat a little more food. I'm glad I know this, because like everyone told me @ the hospital, the lap-band is a tool, not a solution. Think about this when you finally set about a date and put forth total conviction in making a life-long change to yourself. Needless to say, in the end this is your decision. You also have to ask yourself if work is really worth doing one type of surgery over the other. To me, work shouldn't even be in the equation: This is your life! Put that 1st, then you'll find your

answer.Cheers,Rich----------------------------------------------------------Banded: 1/31/2007 Weight: 3783/13/2007 Weight: 340----------------------------------------------------------

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OH BOY!! Rich, listen up!! Penny & I are telling you..follow the rules!! Get used to them, don't challenge them! Once you have a fill, you won't be able to do that or you will throw-up for sure!! You are only a few weeks out and you could probably have eaten all that food with out drinking water with it! Your band is just "hanging around" your stomach right now. Once it's filled it will be like a tight belt and you will certainly know you have restriction! It's not about trusting your self around food with the RNY or the Band. Both of these proceedures restrict your intake. But the band needs to be filled in order to work. Set up your first fill... You'll see, oh boy you will see!!

Dana

2-1-06

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-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Penny Manville" <pmanvill@...>

Rich, Rich, Rich!All I can say is just wait until you get a good fill!!!!!!! PennyPS: If you really want the band to work you now know why you need to follow the rules!>> Hi,> > All I can say to you regarding this issue (Band or RNY) is that > everything will depend on one thing: How much do you trust yourself > around food? I did an experiement w/ my band today. I'm on week 7 > post-op (banded 1/31/2007) and I finally decided to give chicken a > try for the 1st time today. I wanted to be extra-careful, so instead > of following Dr. Aceves's advice (don't drink 30 minutes before and 2 > hours afterwards), I had a huge-ass mug of water w/ my chicken. I > ate 2 pieces of chicken (1 leg and 1 thigh), a small portion

of > veggies (about 4 oz.) and a thing of Jell-O (1st time I had Jell-O in > 3 weeks). Let me tell you, I got it all down because of one thing: > I was drinking water after every 2 bites. It was able to flush down > the food past the area of the band, so I was able to eat a little > more food. I'm glad I know this, because like everyone told me @ the > hospital, the lap-band is a tool, not a solution. Think about this > when you finally set about a date and put forth total conviction in > making a life-long change to yourself. Needless to say, in the end > this is your decision. You also have to ask yourself if work is > really worth doing one type of surgery over the other. To me, work > shouldn't even be in the equation: This is your life! Put that 1st, > then you'll find your answer.> > Cheers,> > Rich> > ------------------------------------------------------------> > Banded: 1/31/2007 Weight: 378> 3/13/2007 Weight: 340> > ------------------------------------------------------------>

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Hi ! My daughter & I both had the band last year with Dr. A and it was fantastic!

I have lost 67lbs/13 months. My daughter, Jacqui has lost 30lbs/9 months. I know you both will do great and I wish you all the best! Don't worry too much about gaining weight back. If you ask your mother, I'd bet she would tell you she needs and adjustment/fill. Due to being under stress,with your sister, she put herself on the back burner as many of us do, to care for others. When the stress is resolved, she will be able to focus on her goals again. The best thing about the band is it's adjustable..add some saline to lose...take some out if your losing too fast or it's too tight. It really is the key to reducing your weight along with exercise of some type..it does works, if you work with it.

Hope you & your daughter have a wonderful journey! Hope your mom will be back on track soon ;-)

Dana

2-1-06

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-------------- Original message -------------- From: " E" <henglis911@...>

I think it is because my mom gained soem weight back and it mede me nervous.> >> > My daughter (17) and I are both going to Mexicali in early June (no > set date yet) > > We are very excited. I am unsure if I am going to go with the band > or the rny. > > I am worried that I won't lose enough with the band. But I am also > worried that I cannot > > afford to take of too much time from work sop teh RNY may be out.> > I am so thankful that this board is here. I have learned so much > reading your posts. > > Thanks > > in Portland OR> >>

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even though i love my band - if i was to do it over again i think i would have the rny. the band can be very painful if you are not careful with your food, the sliming, the pb'ing - i could do without these things. although then with the rny you have malabsorbtion to deal with. caprise E <henglis911@...> wrote: I think it is because my mom gained soem weight back and it mede me nervous.> >> > My daughter (17) and I are both going to Mexicali in early June (no > set date yet) > > We are very excited. I am unsure if I am going to go with the band > or the rny. > > I am worried that I won't lose enough with the band. But I am also > worried

that I cannot > > afford to take of too much time from work sop teh RNY may be out.> > I am so thankful that this board is here. I have learned so much > reading your posts. > > Thanks > > in Portland OR> >>

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I say that once in a while....But the reality is, the grass is always greener on

the other side. I see so many posts about RNY'ers complaning on how they are

able to eat way to much. Guess what. there is no solution for that problem!!! If

I can eat to much I get a fill. Problem solved. It is painful to get something

stuck. But how does it feel to dump? I hear stories of people dumping in public.

The EMT were called. How embarassing is that. RNY'ers are now talking about Band

over Bypass. There are a million reasons I got the band. Sure I am a slowwww

loser and wish it would move faster. I am also glad that eating reeses peanut

butter cup wont make me sick....(only 1 once a week)

KIra

---- caprise holmes <capriseholmes@...> wrote:

> even though i love my band - if i was to do it over again i think i would have

the rny. the band can be very painful if you are not careful with your food,

the sliming, the pb'ing - i could do without these things. although then with

the rny you have malabsorbtion to deal with.

>

> caprise

>

> E <henglis911@...> wrote:

> I think it is because my mom gained soem weight back and it mede me

nervous.

>

> > >

> > > My daughter (17) and I are both going to Mexicali in early June (no

> > set date yet)

> > > We are very excited. I am unsure if I am going to go with the band

> > or the rny.

> > > I am worried that I won't lose enough with the band. But I am also

> > worried that I cannot

> > > afford to take of too much time from work sop teh RNY may be out.

> > > I am so thankful that this board is here. I have learned so much

> > reading your posts.

> > > Thanks

> > > in Portland OR

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

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Dana,

Since I had my chicken escapade, I've been sticking w/ soups and

protein shakes. I kinda got freaked out when I went to some of the

Obesity boards because of some of the horror stories I read about

people who tried to " beat " the band. I want to get my 1st fill

already, but it's hard to schedule the time away from work so I can

fly back down to San Diego. Yes, I considered going to another

doctor right here in the NYC metro area, but I want my 1st

fill...hell maybe even the 2nd fill done by people that are familliar

w/ my case. I don't feel like going to a complete stranger and

having it done by them when they haven't even operated on me! The

earliest I think I can get my ass down there is in May 9th, but I

hope I can make it there sooner so I can really feel the restriction

that I believe I need to drop the weight and live a normal life

again. Thanks for the words of wisdom: I'll take them to heart.

Cheers,

Rich G.

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > All I can say to you regarding this issue (Band or RNY) is that

> > everything will depend on one thing: How much do you trust

> yourself

> > around food? I did an experiement w/ my band today. I'm on week 7

> > post-op (banded 1/31/2007) and I finally decided to give chicken

a

> > try for the 1st time today. I wanted to be extra-careful, so

> instead

> > of following Dr. Aceves's advice (don't drink 30 minutes before

and

> 2

> > hours afterwards), I had a huge-ass mug of water w/ my chicken. I

> > ate 2 pieces of chicken (1 leg and 1 thigh), a small portion of

> > veggies (about 4 oz.) and a thing of Jell-O (1st time I had Jell-

O

> in

> > 3 weeks). Let me tell you, I got it all down because of one

> thing:

> > I was drinking water after every 2 bites. It was able to flush

> down

> > the food past the area of the band, so I was able to eat a little

> > more food. I'm glad I know this, because like everyone told me @

> the

> > hospital, the lap-band is a tool, not a solution. Think about

this

> > when you finally set about a date and put forth total conviction

in

> > making a life-long change to yourself. Needless to say, in the

end

> > this is your decision. You also have to ask yourself if work is

> > really worth doing one type of surgery over the other. To me,

work

> > shouldn't even be in the equation: This is your life! Put that

> 1st,

> > then you'll find your answer.

> >

> > Cheers,

> >

> > Rich

> >

> > ----------------------------------------------------------

> --

> >

> > Banded: 1/31/2007 Weight: 378

> > 3/13/2007 Weight: 340

> >

> > ----------------------------------------------------------

> --

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Penny...been following the rules since my chicken escapade,

but to me it wasn't that bad considering the fact that it was my 1st

post-op slip. I'm sure it happens to us all once in a while: Even

after having surgery.

Rich

-- In , " Penny Manville "

<pmanvill@...> wrote:

>

> Rich, Rich, Rich!

> All I can say is just wait until you get a good fill!!!!!!!

> Penny

> PS: If you really want the band to work you now know why you need

to

> follow the rules!

>

>

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > All I can say to you regarding this issue (Band or RNY) is that

> > everything will depend on one thing: How much do you trust

> yourself

> > around food? I did an experiement w/ my band today. I'm on week

7

> > post-op (banded 1/31/2007) and I finally decided to give chicken

a

> > try for the 1st time today. I wanted to be extra-careful, so

> instead

> > of following Dr. Aceves's advice (don't drink 30 minutes before

and

> 2

> > hours afterwards), I had a huge-ass mug of water w/ my chicken.

I

> > ate 2 pieces of chicken (1 leg and 1 thigh), a small portion of

> > veggies (about 4 oz.) and a thing of Jell-O (1st time I had Jell-

O

> in

> > 3 weeks). Let me tell you, I got it all down because of one

> thing:

> > I was drinking water after every 2 bites. It was able to flush

> down

> > the food past the area of the band, so I was able to eat a little

> > more food. I'm glad I know this, because like everyone told me @

> the

> > hospital, the lap-band is a tool, not a solution. Think about

this

> > when you finally set about a date and put forth total conviction

in

> > making a life-long change to yourself. Needless to say, in the

end

> > this is your decision. You also have to ask yourself if work is

> > really worth doing one type of surgery over the other. To me,

work

> > shouldn't even be in the equation: This is your life! Put that

> 1st,

> > then you'll find your answer.

> >

> > Cheers,

> >

> > Rich

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------

--

> --

> >

> > Banded: 1/31/2007 Weight: 378

> > 3/13/2007 Weight: 340

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------

--

> --

> >

>

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Jane,

Well it's not so much watching what I'm eating, but starting w/ week

6, I started to do more than just walk an hour/day. I also go on a

stair-master @ the gym and just yesterday I bowled my 1st game since

my surgery. In a nutshell, daily exercise + the lower intake of food

= weight loss. Making sure to get in that exercise makes all the

difference IMO. Hey, it doesn't have to be like running a marathon

to work, ya know?

Cheers,

Rich

> Hi,

>

> All I can say to you regarding this issue (Band or RNY) is that

> everything will depend on one thing: How much do you trust yourself

> around food? I did an experiement w/ my band today. I'm on week 7

> post-op (banded 1/31/2007) and I finally decided to give chicken a

> try for the 1st time today. I wanted to be extra-careful, so

instead

> of following Dr. Aceves's advice (don't drink 30 minutes before and

2

> hours afterwards), I had a huge-ass mug of water w/ my chicken. I

> ate 2 pieces of chicken (1 leg and 1 thigh), a small portion of

> veggies (about 4 oz.) and a thing of Jell-O (1st time I had Jell-O

in

> 3 weeks). Let me tell you, I got it all down because of one thing:

> I was drinking water after every 2 bites. It was able to flush down

> the food past the area of the band, so I was able to eat a little

> more food. I'm glad I know this, because like everyone told me @

the

> hospital, the lap-band is a tool, not a solution. Think about this

> when you finally set about a date and put forth total conviction in

> making a life-long change to yourself. Needless to say, in the end

> this is your decision. You also have to ask yourself if work is

> really worth doing one type of surgery over the other. To me, work

> shouldn't even be in the equation: This is your life! Put that 1st,

> then you'll find your answer.

>

> Cheers,

>

> Rich

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------

>

> Banded: 1/31/2007 Weight: 378

> 3/13/2007 Weight: 340

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Rich, That's great that you want to go back to Dr. A for your fill! He's the best! After reading about so many getting infected ports, it makes me consider going back too! I had my 3rd fill with Dr.A when my daughter had her band surgery back in July. It was the best fill and realy lasted! I have a great lady Dr. in Frederick land that does mine & my daughters fills. She even has the band, and got it in Mexico! Gotta love her for that! Good luck with your fill..and be ready for a whole new feeling! take care..;-) Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Rich" <TowrOfStgh@...>

Dana,Since I had my chicken escapade, I've been sticking w/ soups and protein shakes. I kinda got freaked out when I went to some of the Obesity boards because of some of the horror stories I read about people who tried to "beat" the band. I want to get my 1st fill already, but it's hard to schedule the time away from work so I can fly back down to San Diego. Yes, I considered going to another doctor right here in the NYC metro area, but I want my 1st fill...hell maybe even the 2nd fill done by people that are familliar w/ my case. I don't feel like going to a complete stranger and having it done by them when they haven't even operated on me! The earliest I think I can get my ass down there is in May 9th, but I hope I can make it there sooner so I can really feel the restriction that I believe I need to drop the weight and live a normal life again. Thanks for the words of wisdom: I'll take them to heart.Cheers, Rich G.> >> > Hi,> > > > All I can say to you regarding this issue (Band or RNY) is that > > everything will depend on one thing: How much do you trust > yourself > > around food? I did an experiement w/ my band today. I'm on week 7 > > post-op (banded 1/31/2007) and I finally decided to give chicken a > > try for the 1st time today. I wanted to be extra-careful, so > instead > > of following Dr. Ace

ves's advice (don't drink 30 minutes before and > 2 > > hours afterwards), I had a huge-ass mug of water w/ my chicken. I > > ate 2 pieces of chicken (1 leg and 1 thigh), a small portion of > > veggies (about 4 oz.) and a thing of Jell-O (1st time I had Jell-O > in > > 3 weeks). Let me tell you, I got it all down because of one > thing: > > I was drinking water after every 2 bites. It was able to flush > down > > the food past the area of the band, so I was able to eat a little > > more food. I'm glad I know this, because like everyone told me @ > the > > hospital, the lap-band is a tool, not a solution. Think about this > > when you finally set about a date and put forth total conviction in > > making a life-long change to yourself. Needless to say, in the end > > this is your decision. You also have to ask yourself if

work is > > really worth doing one type of surgery over the other. To me, work > > shouldn't even be in the equation: This is your life! Put that > 1st, > > then you'll find your answer.> > > > Cheers,> > > > Rich> > > > ----------------------------------------------------------> --> > > > Banded: 1/31/2007 Weight: 378> > 3/13/2007 Weight: 340> > > > ----------------------------------------------------------> --> >>

[Guest guest]

Dana,

Who do u see in maryland? How much does she charge and does she use flou?

Amy

Re: Re: Hello!

Hi Rich, That's great that you want to go back to Dr. A for your fill! He's the best! After reading about so many getting infected ports, it makes me consider going back too! I had my 3rd fill with Dr.A when my daughter had her band surgery back in July. It was the best fill and realy lasted! I have a great lady Dr. in Frederick land that does mine & my daughters fills. She even has the band, and got it in Mexico! Gotta love her for that! Good luck with your fill..and be ready for a whole new feeling! take care..;-) Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Rich" <TowrOfStghexcite>

Dana,Since I had my chicken escapade, I've been sticking w/ soups and protein shakes. I kinda got freaked out when I went to some of the Obesity boards because of some of the horror stories I read about people who tried to "beat" the band. I want to get my 1st fill already, but it's hard to schedule the time away from work so I can fly back down to San Diego. Yes, I considered going to another doctor right here in the NYC metro area, but I want my 1st fill...hell maybe even the 2nd fill done by people that are familliar w/ my case. I don't feel like going to a complete stranger and having it done by them when they haven't even operated on me! The earliest I think I can get my ass down there is in May 9th, but I hope I can make it there sooner so I can really feel the restriction that I believe I need to drop the weight and live a normal life again. Thanks for the words of wisdom: I'll take them to heart.Cheers, Rich G.> >> > Hi,> > > > All I can say to you regarding this issue (Band or RNY) is that > > everything will depend on one thing: How much do you trust > yourself > > around food? I did an experiement w/ my band today. I'm on week 7 > > post-op (banded 1/31/2007) and I finally decided to give chicken a > > try for the 1st time today. I wanted to be extra-careful, so > instead > > of following Dr. Ace ves's advice (don't drink 30 minutes before and > 2 > > hours afterwards), I had a huge-ass mug of water w/ my chicken. I > > ate 2 pieces of chicken (1 leg and 1 thigh), a small portion of > > veggies (about 4 oz.) and a thing of Jell-O (1st time I had Jell-O > in > > 3 weeks). Let me tell you, I got it all down because of one > thing: > > I was drinking water after every 2 bites. It was able to flush > down > > the food past the area of the band, so I was able to eat a little > > more food. I'm glad I know this, because like everyone told me @ > the > > hospital, the lap-band is a tool, not a solution. Think about this > > when you finally set about a date and put forth total conviction in > > making a life-long change to yourself. Needless to say, in the end > > this is your decision. You also have to ask yourself if work is > > really worth doing one type of surgery over the other. To me, work > > shouldn't even be in the equation: This is your life! Put that > 1st, > > then you'll find your answer.> > > > Cheers,> > > > Rich> > > > ----------------------------------------------------------> --> > > > Banded: 1/31/2007 Weight: 378> > 3/13/2007 Weight: 340> > > > ----------------------------------------------------------> --> >>

[Guest guest]

Amy--

I'm pretty sure that Dana is using Dr. Brinkley in Frederick, MD.

She is a great doctor and since she is a Mexico Bandster, very

empathetic with our situations. Dr. Brinkley charges about $200 / fill.

She does not use flouro but refers you to a floro dr when she can't

find the port or suspects that there is a problem.

>

> Dana,

> Who do u see in maryland? How much does she charge and does she use

flou?

> Amy

>

[Guest guest]

THANKS SO MUCH i MADE AN APPOINTMENT WIH MY DR NEAR THE CITY SHE HAS REFOUND MANY PORTS AFTER TUMMY TUCKS SO iLL LET HER TRY.. i DONT KNOW WHAT IS WORST THE DRIVING OR GETTING LOST WHEN RETURNING, i MISS THAT DAMN EXIT EVERY TIME ITS ONE OF THOSE GET ON GET RIGHT OFF THE LEFT LANE EXITS NOT A SAFE ONE AT ALL. i HAVE GAINED 4 LBS SINCE MY BAND WAS UNFILLED FOR MY OTHER SURGERYS AND IM NOT GONNA GAIN A LB MORE i HAVE 20LBS FROM GOAL AND BY CRACKY iD LIKE TO DO IT BY MY BIRTHDAY IN MAY...BEST OF LUCK TO ALL YOU UPCOMMING BANDSTER LOOSERS YOU WILL LOVE THE BAND.

AMY IN NY

Re: Hello!

Amy--I'm pretty sure that Dana is using Dr. Brinkley in Frederick, MD. She is a great doctor and since she is a Mexico Bandster, very empathetic with our situations. Dr. Brinkley charges about $200 / fill. She does not use flouro but refers you to a floro dr when she can't find the port or suspects that there is a problem. >> Dana,> Who do u see in maryland? How much does she charge and does she use flou?> Amy>

[Guest guest]

Amy, Great to hear your re-couping well from your tummy tuck! I'm Jealous! ;-) Maybe next year when I can take 4-6 weeks off I'll get mine! Ahh.to have "wash-board" abs!! gave you the doctor I use ( thanks :-) and she has it right. Dr. Brinkley does a fine job! I'm not sure where in NY you are, but you maybe able to do a day trip or overnight. Ain't much in Frederick, but I'm sure there's somewhere to shop! Take care..Dana

--------- Re: Hello!

Amy--I'm pretty sure that Dana is using Dr. Brinkley in Frederick, MD. She is a great doctor and since she is a Mexico Bandster, very empathetic with our situations. Dr. Brinkley charges about $200 / fill. She does not use flouro but refers you to a floro dr when she can't find the port or suspects that there is a problem. >> Dana,> Who do u see in maryland? How much does she charge and does she use flou?> Amy>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Nice to have you here. There is so much learn about and I know that I

personally am going to have some major food/eathing behaviours to

overcome. I am grateful to anyone who is willing to share their hcg

protocol journey.

Yours in reduction,

Jodie

>

> Hello Jodie and Nightowl! Nightowl it's nice to see you again, I was

> starting to worry about you!! Someone had mentioned that you were

> writing a book and focusing all your efforts on that, so I just

thought

> you were extremely busy...I had no idea that you actually left the

> other group!

>

> Well it's great to be part of two groups now and I'm looking forward

to

> sharing this journey with all of you!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hiya!

Just wanted to say thanks for this site and the mini lecture/reviews

that you send out when someone joins up.

As a tech who's been certified for 5 years now, I've found that they

(the mini lectures/reviews) are a good reference to jog the memory.

In fact, I used the " Alligations I " review at work last week when

making some Formalin 2% solution (from a 10% stock solution) for a

patient. I've always been a fan of that method of calculating

quantities for extemporaneous compounding (numbers frighten me, but I

know Allegation to be my own penultimate " Idiot's Guide " for figuring

out how to dilute stock prduct to a desired strength and feel quite

confident using that method) and since I couldn't find our master

work sheet/recipe and the only other completed worksheet I could find

was incorrect, I zipped over here to dig up the Allegation lesson and

figured it out without having to bug the pharmacists.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and thanks... this place is good for

review for everyone, including us certified techs.

-Kate

Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Vancouver, BC, Canada

>

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>

> Just a quick note to let you know that I am still alive. So is mom!

> She is progressing at a very slow pace but she is progressing. She

is

> 92 and in a skilled care nursing home being re-habilitated from a

> myocardial infarction that she had on April 2, 07.

> (any comments onthe above are to be sent to my personal email

account

> PLEASE).

>

>

> I am posting this because I have noticed there are no recent study

> question postings, and I want you all to know that I am right here,

> still checking the site for questions, comments and to update

information.

>

> I also wanted to take this opportunity to apologize to this

community

> for some recent spam that occured last night that was not caught by

> me, but was caught by Dora, my moderator, this morning.

> I would also like to explain how it got on the site:

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> A research of the FORMER member known as huadung showed that he/she

> became a member in April 2006. This member posted one spam at that

> time. We removed the spam, but failed to change his/her posting

status.

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> Some time last year MUCH later than May 2006, I changed all newbie

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it

> as clean as we can. Compare this site to many other sites and you

will

> find that it is 99% spam-free! Yeah!

>

> So please feel free to continue to use this site to the fullest

extent

> and what it has to offer: the tutorials, post your study

> questions, post your daily pharmacy industry comments or questions,

> pertainent links etc! And remember we are HERE for YOU!

>

>

> Most Respectfully,

>

>

> Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

> Founder/Owner of this site

>

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

You are most welcome to any and all information I have.

It is a pleasure and an honor to serve you, others like you who are experienced

techs and others who are studying for the PTCB exam.

What kudos for the site that an experienced tech used the site to help him/her

on the job and as a refresher!

I wanted you to know there are many, many more Tutorials and Reviews as you call

them in the files section, in addition to the ones that I send out.

Do you have any topic suggestions?

Special needs?

How about letting our PTCB students know more about Formalin 2%?

Use, specific handling etc.

Since you are in Canada, your displayed appreciation is even more of an honor to

me.

Again thank you for your kind words and please keep us informed how else you use

this site.

Respectfully,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Founder/Owner

K <kates_island_adventure@...> wrote:

Hiya!

Just wanted to say thanks for this site and the mini lecture/reviews

that you send out when someone joins up.

As a tech who's been certified for 5 years now, I've found that they

(the mini lectures/reviews) are a good reference to jog the memory.

In fact, I used the " Alligations I " review at work last week when

making some Formalin 2% solution (from a 10% stock solution) for a

patient. I've always been a fan of that method of calculating

quantities for extemporaneous compounding (numbers frighten me, but I

know Allegation to be my own penultimate " Idiot's Guide " for figuring

out how to dilute stock prduct to a desired strength and feel quite

confident using that method) and since I couldn't find our master

work sheet/recipe and the only other completed worksheet I could find

was incorrect, I zipped over here to dig up the Allegation lesson and

figured it out without having to bug the pharmacists.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and thanks... this place is good for

review for everyone, including us certified techs.

-Kate

Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Vancouver, BC, Canada

[Guest guest]

At 08:53 PM 8/11/07, you wrote:

>Good evening all! My name is Christie and I am new to the group. I am a

>RN with Facet Arthropathy, Lumbar DDD and Sciatica (The 2 herniated

>discs in my C-spine are just frosting on the cake! lol).

Welcome to the group. I've always thought of becoming an RN as kind

of my 2nd act of life, post 40. But knowing it's so hard on the

back, and my back history put the skids to that. I'm now at the

point I can't work at all. How are you able to perform your

stressful duties with your back problems. Does your employer make

any compensation for you? Thanks, Dave

[Guest guest]

At 08:53 PM 8/11/07, you wrote:

>Good evening all! My name is Christie and I am new to the group. I am a

>RN with Facet Arthropathy, Lumbar DDD and Sciatica (The 2 herniated

>discs in my C-spine are just frosting on the cake! lol).

Welcome to the group. I've always thought of becoming an RN as kind

of my 2nd act of life, post 40. But knowing it's so hard on the

back, and my back history put the skids to that. I'm now at the

point I can't work at all. How are you able to perform your

stressful duties with your back problems. Does your employer make

any compensation for you? Thanks, Dave

[Guest guest]

Ebony,

Hello I too have both deformities on my right hand I have 2 swan neck

( first 2 fingers) and 2 boutineers (ring finger and pinky). I still

drive but I do have problems with getting gas cap off. I know there

are some devices to help with that. I usually have my teenagers to

take it off for me. As for the steering wheel I use my thumbs to hold

the steering wheel. Hope this helps. Good luck to you!!!

Trudy

--- In , " Ebony " <stillbreathing29@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi to all newcomers. I have been away a very long while. I am

working

> FT and now having problems with the eyes. I try to limit time on

the

> computer.

>

> How are you all holding up?

>

> I do have a question to those with deformities, especally of the

> hands. My hands have boutinnairs (sp) condition and now are

deviating

> to the side like the swan-neck deformity. I thought you get either

one

> or the other but not both. Apparently I have both. I am having to

> start with driving myself again and wonder if you still drive with

your

> deformities? How do you open the gas cap and how are you doing

with

> steering the car. Turning the steering wheel is the worst part.

>

> Better go the eyes are in a lot of pain and have to prepare for

work so

> i better baby them for now.

>

> Talk to you soon,

> Ebony

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Trudy,

I have had help with the driving part and a few other things. My

husband used to do those things for me. However, i am flying solo

these days and need to learn ways of doing those painful things on my

own. You msg helped however. i will just to search for those devices

you mentioned. Full service seems to be a thing of the past at the

pumps.

Many blessings to you. I do understand how it feels to have severely

limited use of the hands.

Take care,

Ebony

[Guest guest]

Hi, Ebony,

Long time no hear from you!

I understand about the finger thing. I spent a lot of time at the OT

for help with my fingers. I have trigger finger in all of my fingers,

okay, I just have tendonitis all over my hands. ack. Right now they

are mostly straight with the help of finger splints and the weirdest

little finger exercises. but I digress.

Go to a auto parts store, there are knobs you can attach to most

steering wheels that will help with turning the wheel to drive. If

you do not have a handicap placard yet, get one. In California, one

of the things that the placard will do for you is gas stations have to

pump your gas for you at self-serve prices. That's as long as you go

to a gas station that has at least two people working at it. But if

you make it a practice to always go to the same gas station, they will

get used to the idea. I've had to ask for help on occasion, usually I

just ask someone to help who is also getting gas. For me it's not

getting the gas cap off, it is squeezing the pump handle to make the

gas go. Can't do that on a good day without pain.

Nice to see you back, work is going well?

[Guest guest]

Hey there gal! Good to see you posting again! Take care and God Bless! Kim

Ebony <stillbreathing29@...> wrote: Hi to all newcomers. I have

been away a very long while. I am working

FT and now having problems with the eyes. I try to limit time on the

computer.

How are you all holding up?

I do have a question to those with deformities, especally of the

hands. My hands have boutinnairs (sp) condition and now are deviating

to the side like the swan-neck deformity. I thought you get either one

or the other but not both. Apparently I have both. I am having to

start with driving myself again and wonder if you still drive with your

deformities? How do you open the gas cap and how are you doing with

steering the car. Turning the steering wheel is the worst part.

Better go the eyes are in a lot of pain and have to prepare for work so

i better baby them for now.

Talk to you soon,

Ebony

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[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie!

Welcome!

I don't have a lot of advice to give you on your situation, just some compassion and some big hugs. My niece has been going through almost an identical situation to what you've described with your daughter. Her parents switched schools for her just this year and so far, touch wood, things are MUCH better. She too was being bullied and harassed [police ended up being involved at some points]. It would wane and then come back again. Her parents really had no other options other than to remove her from that toxic environment. I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through this.

Big hugs,

Tea

[Guest guest]

Hi, Tea!

Thanks for the advice! I spoke to about changing schools - the school district would have to pay for her to go somewhere else. She doesn't want to change because her only real friend goes to this school. She said if she changes schools, then it's like they won, and she won't let them win.

Deb

In a message dated 10/8/2007 8:41:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tea@... writes:

Hi Debbie!

Welcome!

I don't have a lot of advice to give you on your situation, just some compassion and some big hugs. My niece has been going through almost an identical situation to what you've described with your daughter. Her parents switched schools for her just this year and so far, touch wood, things are MUCH better. She too was being bullied and harassed [police ended up being involved at some points]. It would wane and then come back again. Her parents really had no other options other than to remove her from that toxic environment. I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through this.

Big hugs,

Tea

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