RE: Thyroid Meeting/San Area

[Guest guest]

Thank you! I'm excited too!

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

Hi from Denton,

I am so excited to hear about this. I plan on

attending and can't wait to meet everyone. Love and God's

blessings to all and to you for putting this

together.

Denton

Thyroid Meeting/San

Area

Greetings everyone!

A meeting for the San

/S. Texas area Texas Thyroid

Group members has been

planned for Thursday, September

23rd. The gathering

will take place in San at Candlelight

Coffeehouse, located on

3011 N. St. 's. We will meet at 7

p.m.

Feel free to bring any

thyroid-related materials, such as new

books you are reading, lab

tests or supplements. The dress

code at Candlelight is

casual, and if weather permits, we will sit

in the courtyard.

Candlelight features wonderful

appetizers,entrees and

desserts, plus coffee, herbal tea and

wine. The price range for

most items is between $2 to $9. Some

vegetarian items are

available.

Candlelight is located off

of the 281 freeway, in the area that

used to be known as the

" St. 's Strip " . If you need

directions,

please call Candlelight

after 5 p.m. for more specific instructions

from your area.

(). Parking is primarily located

on

the

street.

If you desire any

additional information regarding this meeting,

please contact me at

courtenaymartin@....

I am looking forward to

visiting with all of the people who make

the Texas Thyroid Group

such a friendly, welcoming space.

Best

wishes--

Courtenay

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[Guest guest]

Courtenay,

This sounds like fun! I hope I feel up to it. I usually don't have any energy after work but we'll see how it goes. Thank you!

-----Original Message-----From: Courtenay Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 4:56 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Thyroid Meeting/San AreaGreetings everyone!A meeting for the San /S. Texas area Texas Thyroid Group members has been planned for Thursday, September 23rd. The gathering will take place in San at Candlelight Coffeehouse, located on 3011 N. St. 's. We will meet at 7 p.m. Feel free to bring any thyroid-related materials, such as new books you are reading, lab tests or supplements. The dress code at Candlelight is casual, and if weather permits, we will sit in the courtyard. Candlelight features wonderful appetizers,entrees and desserts, plus coffee, herbal tea and wine. The price range for most items is between $2 to $9. Some vegetarian items are available.Candlelight is located off of the 281 freeway, in the area that used to be known as the "St. 's Strip". If you need directions, please call Candlelight after 5 p.m. for more specific instructions from your area. (). Parking is primarily located on the street. If you desire any additional information regarding this meeting, please contact me at courtenaymartin@....I am looking forward to visiting with all of the people who make the Texas Thyroid Group such a friendly, welcoming space.Best wishes--Courtenay

[Guest guest]

Dear --

I really hope you can go. I totally understand about the

energy issues though. Today is my eighth day on Armour; my fifth

taking the full dosage. And I feel really funky and tired.

I'm hoping this clears up soon.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

Courtenay,

This sounds like fun! I hope I feel up to it.

I usually don't have any energy after work but we'll see how it goes.

Thank you!

-----Original

Message-----

From: Courtenay

Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 4:56 PM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: Thyroid Meeting/San

Area

Greetings everyone!

A meeting for the San /S. Texas area Texas Thyroid

Group members has been planned for Thursday, September

23rd. The gathering will take place in San at

Candlelight

Coffeehouse, located on 3011 N. St. 's. We will meet at

7

p.m.

Feel free to bring any thyroid-related materials, such as new

books you are reading, lab tests or supplements. The dress

code at Candlelight is casual, and if weather permits, we will sit

in the courtyard. Candlelight features wonderful

appetizers,entrees and desserts, plus coffee, herbal tea and

wine. The price range for most items is between $2 to $9.

Some

vegetarian items are available.

Candlelight is located off of the 281 freeway, in the area that

used to be known as the " St. 's Strip " . If you

need directions,

please call Candlelight after 5 p.m. for more specific

instructions

from your area. (). Parking is primarily

located on

the street.

If you desire any additional information regarding this meeting,

please contact me at courtenaymartin@....

I am looking forward to visiting with all of the people who make

the Texas Thyroid Group such a friendly, welcoming space.

Best wishes--

Courtenay

Yahoo! Groups

Sponsor

ADVERTISEMENT

[Guest guest]

Oh Courtenay, I'm so sorry to hear that. I can sure relate. What dose are you on? 1 grain? Did you ever get antibodies test results back? (If you did and posted that, I'm sorry if I missed it.) Take care.

-----Original Message-----From: Courtenay Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 3:45 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: RE: Thyroid Meeting/San Area

Dear --

I really hope you can go. I totally understand about the energy issues though. Today is my eighth day on Armour; my fifth taking the full dosage. And I feel really funky and tired. I'm hoping this clears up soon.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much for your response, . I'm so bummed that

I started feeling bad!

The antibodies test apparently came back within range, but I

haven't picked up a copy yet. When I spoke with my doctor on

Monday, he said something about the fact that I probably have

Hashimoto's, but his explanation was so rushed that I didn't

understand it. He even repeated it twice.

It's really weird... I started the Armour last Friday, but I split his

prescribed dose in half because my menstrual cycle began the

night before. I'm still having lots of fatigue with my cycle and I

don't trust my body enough to try something new when I'm on it.

So, I took this 15 mg dose for three days, and then on Monday

started taking 30 mg. I was doing okay until I had a series of

events happen, and I'm trying to piece together which one

caused the reaction.

1) On Wednesday night, I didn't go to sleep until 3 a.m. because

I was helping my husband pack for a trip to L.A.-- staying up that

late usually makes me tired, but I did sleep until 11 the next day.

2) Thursday was officially the seventh day I was on the

medication. Would that have any affect? Specifically on T4

intake?

3) On Thursday, I ate a baked potato and three bites of a Bill

's mystery meat sandwich. The last time I ate something

from Bill 's was the night I almost passed out at the

wedding. The symptoms were very similar, only less so.

4) I've been smoking more. I'm a bad, bad person.

5) My menstrual cycle ended Thursday.

symptoms from yesterday/today

lightheadedness

brain fog

exhaustion

achiness, especially between shoulder blades

general symptoms

sinus problems

blemishes (in places I haven't had in years, like my back. And

I've got one IN MY NOSE. How is that possible?)

exhaustion

Would you explain to me why Armour is measured in grains

versus milligrams? What constitutes a grain?

I hope I didn't hit you with too much info.! Thanks so much.

-- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups , " A.

Weller " <nweller@u...> wrote:

> Oh Courtenay, I'm so sorry to hear that. I can sure relate. What

dose are you on? 1 grain? Did you ever get antibodies test

results back? (If you did and posted that, I'm sorry if I missed it.)

Take care.

>

>

>

> RE: Thyroid Meeting/San

Area

>

>

> Dear --

>

> I really hope you can go. I totally understand about the energy

issues though. Today is my eighth day on Armour; my fifth taking

the full dosage. And I feel really funky and tired. I'm hoping this

clears up soon.

>

> Best wishes--

>

> Courtenay.

>

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

[Guest guest]

Courtenay, and I always thought that eating soy was good for low calorie/low carb diets...does that mean those veggie burgers (Morningstar, Boca) aren't any good either? Yes, I would love your bulgar/tabbouleh ('makes you feel full') recipe. Your broth/homemade stock soup recipes would be great too. Also, the greatest farmer's market is the original one on S. Zarzarmora (day time visits only....)..take IH35S to Laredo...right/West on Laredo...left/South on Zarzamora...haven't been there in years but when I did go I frequented Fernandez brothers...got to know them well when I would order canteloupes by the box..loved those things. Yes, I do plan to be there on September 23...can husband go too? He's supportive and wants me to get better, besides we live approx. 30 miles from San and I try to combine trips (we are both retired).

-e- (taking T3 meds, 's Syndrome supplements since July 25...lost 4 lbs ...finally have the energy to exercise..been exercising since Aug 15)

[Guest guest]

Please feel free to invite your husband-- you are so lucky to

have someone supportive in your corner! I will also ask my

husband to attend so the two of them can talk. Illness is really

hard on families.

You are right about the soy thing-- Morningstar, unfortunately is

totally out of the picture. Soy protein can interfere with

thyroid function. This also means you will have to avoid fast food as

well, especially Mc's. Jan says that most people can eat

soy lecithin and soy oil, but I've discovered that I can't seem to

handle any of it. And if you're not eating either one of those,

you pretty much can't have most packaged foods.

You cannot have millet either, which turns up in most

pre-packaged breads because it does the same thing as soy.

You also should do some reading on goitrogenic vegetables.

I've got a list if you need a copy.

Okay, so when we start feeling better, we've got to go to the

Farmer's Market on S. Zarzamora! During the meeting, I think we

should plan a field trip to go.

I will definitely post at least one of the soups and the

tabbouleh recipe before the weekend is out. I'm going to post my

favorite soup recipe-- good enough for company and so good when you

don't feel well. Thanks for showing an interest. I love to talk

about food.

I noticed you're exercising! I'm so glad you feel well

enough to exercise! It will improve your mood.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

Courtenay, and I always thought that

eating soy was good for low calorie/low carb diets...does that mean

those veggie burgers (Morningstar, Boca) aren't any good either?

Yes, I would love your bulgar/tabbouleh ('makes you feel full')

recipe. Your broth/homemade stock soup recipes would be great

too. Also, the greatest farmer's market is the original one on

S. Zarzarmora (day time visits only....)..take IH35S to

Laredo...right/West on Laredo...left/South on Zarzamora...haven't been

there in years but when I did go I frequented Fernandez

brothers...got to know them well when I would order canteloupes by the

box..loved those things. Yes, I do plan to be there on

September 23...can husband go too? He's supportive and

wants me to get better, besides we live approx. 30 miles from San

and I try to combine trips (we are both retired).

-e- (taking T3 meds, 's

Syndrome supplements since July 25...lost 4

lbs ...finally have the energy to exercise..been exercising since

Aug 15)

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[Guest guest]

Wow, I am so confused. I got a page from my endo, Dr. Arem, who wrote this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0345429206/qid=1093061523/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/104-9535798-8382352?v=glance & s=books & n=507846

and my one page of instructions included a blurb about how I SHOULD eat soy a few times a week! I just bought Morningstar Farms sausage patties *today*! I'm hypothyroid, been on synthroid for over ten years, had RAI in the fall of 1993.

BTW, I am in Friendswood, too. I just saw another new member who said that. Interesting. Anyway, I'm just confused and frustrated. Another list I'm on says avoid iodine. I take Centrum vitamins because I'm anemic...but they have 100% RDA of iodine. Help?

Re: Re: Thyroid Meeting/San Area

Please feel free to invite your husband-- you are so lucky to have someone supportive in your corner! I will also ask my husband to attend so the two of them can talk. Illness is really hard on families.

You are right about the soy thing-- Morningstar, unfortunately is totally out of the picture. Soy protein can interfere with thyroid function. This also means you will have to avoid fast food as well, especially Mc's. Jan says that most people can eat soy lecithin and soy oil, but I've discovered that I can't seem to handle any of it. And if you're not eating either one of those, you pretty much can't have most packaged foods.

You cannot have millet either, which turns up in most pre-packaged breads because it does the same thing as soy.

You also should do some reading on goitrogenic vegetables. I've got a list if you need a copy.

Okay, so when we start feeling better, we've got to go to the Farmer's Market on S. Zarzamora! During the meeting, I think we should plan a field trip to go.

I will definitely post at least one of the soups and the tabbouleh recipe before the weekend is out. I'm going to post my favorite soup recipe-- good enough for company and so good when you don't feel well. Thanks for showing an interest. I love to talk about food.

I noticed you're exercising! I'm so glad you feel well enough to exercise! It will improve your mood.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

Courtenay, and I always thought that eating soy was good for low calorie/low carb diets...does that mean those veggie burgers (Morningstar, Boca) aren't any good either? Yes, I would love your bulgar/tabbouleh ('makes you feel full') recipe. Your broth/homemade stock soup recipes would be great too. Also, the greatest farmer's market is the original one on S. Zarzarmora (day time visits only....)..take IH35S to Laredo...right/West on Laredo...left/South on Zarzamora...haven't been there in years but when I did go I frequented Fernandez brothers...got to know them well when I would order canteloupes by the box..loved those things. Yes, I do plan to be there on September 23...can husband go too? He's supportive and wants me to get better, besides we live approx. 30 miles from San and I try to combine trips (we are both retired).

-e- (taking T3 meds, 's Syndrome supplements since July 25...lost 4 lbs ...finally have the energy to exercise..been exercising since Aug 15)

[Guest guest]

Courtenay wrote:

Re: Re: Thyroid Meeting/San

You cannot have millet either, which turns up in most

pre-packaged breads because it does the same thing as soy.

how can we recognize millet in an ingredient list? thanks!

You also should do some reading on goitrogenic vegetables.

I've got a list if you need a copy.

please send it. i know i could use it!

rachel.

[Guest guest]

Courtenay wrote:

Re: Re: Thyroid Meeting/San

You cannot have millet either, which turns up in most

pre-packaged breads because it does the same thing as soy.

how can we recognize millet in an ingredient list? thanks!

You also should do some reading on goitrogenic vegetables.

I've got a list if you need a copy.

please send it. i know i could use it!

rachel.

[Guest guest]

Courtenay wrote:

Re: Re: Thyroid Meeting/San

You cannot have millet either, which turns up in most

pre-packaged breads because it does the same thing as soy.

how can we recognize millet in an ingredient list? thanks!

You also should do some reading on goitrogenic vegetables.

I've got a list if you need a copy.

please send it. i know i could use it!

rachel.

[Guest guest]

Millet is a grain, so it should just say " millet " in

the ingredients list. You will find it often in whole grain

breads.

My newest thing is buying Whole Foods brand breads at Whole

Foods. They are the only breads that don't seem to contain

millet, unless you make your own. And I'm sure as heck not going

to eat Wonderbread-- it's so full of chemicals that roaches won't eat

it.

Courtenay wrote:

Re: Re: Thyroid

Meeting/San

You cannot have millet either, which

turns up in most pre-packaged breads because it does the same thing as

soy.

how can we recognize millet in an

ingredient list? thanks!

You also should do some reading on

goitrogenic vegetables. I've got a list if you need a copy.

please send it. i know i could use

it!

rachel.

Yahoo!

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ADVERTISEMENT

[Guest guest]

Millet is a grain, so it should just say " millet " in

the ingredients list. You will find it often in whole grain

breads.

My newest thing is buying Whole Foods brand breads at Whole

Foods. They are the only breads that don't seem to contain

millet, unless you make your own. And I'm sure as heck not going

to eat Wonderbread-- it's so full of chemicals that roaches won't eat

it.

Courtenay wrote:

Re: Re: Thyroid

Meeting/San

You cannot have millet either, which

turns up in most pre-packaged breads because it does the same thing as

soy.

how can we recognize millet in an

ingredient list? thanks!

You also should do some reading on

goitrogenic vegetables. I've got a list if you need a copy.

please send it. i know i could use

it!

rachel.

Yahoo!

Groups Sponsor

ADVERTISEMENT

[Guest guest]

Millet is a grain, so it should just say " millet " in

the ingredients list. You will find it often in whole grain

breads.

My newest thing is buying Whole Foods brand breads at Whole

Foods. They are the only breads that don't seem to contain

millet, unless you make your own. And I'm sure as heck not going

to eat Wonderbread-- it's so full of chemicals that roaches won't eat

it.

Courtenay wrote:

Re: Re: Thyroid

Meeting/San

You cannot have millet either, which

turns up in most pre-packaged breads because it does the same thing as

soy.

how can we recognize millet in an

ingredient list? thanks!

You also should do some reading on

goitrogenic vegetables. I've got a list if you need a copy.

please send it. i know i could use

it!

rachel.

Yahoo!

Groups Sponsor

ADVERTISEMENT

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

Where in Friendswood do you live? I live in Eagle

Lakes.

Debbie

--- " K. " wrote:

> Re: Re: Thyroid Meeting/San

> Wow, I am so confused. I got a page from my

> endo, Dr. Arem, who wrote this book:

>

>

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0345429206/qid=1093061523/sr=8-1/r\

ef=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/104-9535798-8382352?v=glance & s=books & n=507846

>

> and my one page of instructions included a blurb

> about how I SHOULD eat soy a few times a week! I

> just bought Morningstar Farms sausage patties

> *today*! I'm hypothyroid, been on synthroid for

> over ten years, had RAI in the fall of 1993.

>

> BTW, I am in Friendswood, too. I just saw another

> new member who said that. Interesting. Anyway, I'm

> just confused and frustrated. Another list I'm on

> says avoid iodine. I take Centrum vitamins because

> I'm anemic...but they have 100% RDA of iodine.

> Help?

>

>

>

> Re: Re: Thyroid

> Meeting/San Area

>

>

> Please feel free to invite your husband-- you are

> so lucky to have someone supportive in your corner!

> I will also ask my husband to attend so the two of

> them can talk. Illness is really hard on families.

>

>

> You are right about the soy thing-- Morningstar,

> unfortunately is totally out of the picture. Soy

> protein can interfere with thyroid function. This

> also means you will have to avoid fast food as well,

> especially Mc's. Jan says that most people

> can eat soy lecithin and soy oil, but I've

> discovered that I can't seem to handle any of it.

> And if you're not eating either one of those, you

> pretty much can't have most packaged foods.

>

>

> You cannot have millet either, which turns up in

> most pre-packaged breads because it does the same

> thing as soy.

>

>

> You also should do some reading on goitrogenic

> vegetables. I've got a list if you need a copy.

>

>

> Okay, so when we start feeling better, we've got

> to go to the Farmer's Market on S. Zarzamora!

> During the meeting, I think we should plan a field

> trip to go.

>

>

> I will definitely post at least one of the soups

> and the tabbouleh recipe before the weekend is out.

> I'm going to post my favorite soup recipe-- good

> enough for company and so good when you don't feel

> well. Thanks for showing an interest. I love to

> talk about food.

>

>

> I noticed you're exercising! I'm so glad you feel

> well enough to exercise! It will improve your mood.

>

>

> Best wishes--

>

>

> Courtenay.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Courtenay, and I always thought that eating soy

> was good for low calorie/low carb diets...does that

> mean those veggie burgers (Morningstar, Boca) aren't

> any good either? Yes, I would love your

> bulgar/tabbouleh ('makes you feel full') recipe.

> Your broth/homemade stock soup recipes would be

> great too. Also, the greatest farmer's market is

> the original one on S. Zarzarmora (day time visits

> only....)..take IH35S to Laredo...right/West on

> Laredo...left/South on Zarzamora...haven't been

> there in years but when I did go I frequented

> Fernandez brothers...got to know them well when I

> would order canteloupes by the box..loved those

> things. Yes, I do plan to be there on September

> 23...can husband go too? He's supportive and wants

> me to get better, besides we live approx. 30 miles

> from San and I try to combine trips (we are

> both retired).

>

> -e- (taking T3 meds, 's Syndrome

> supplements since July 25...lost 4 lbs ...finally

> have the energy to exercise..been exercising since

> Aug 15)

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Debbie, I live in Falcon Ridge II, and I cut through Eagle Lakes every single day, LOL. We have lived here exactly a year. I'm 41, next month is our 15th wedding anniversary, I have two kids ages 7 and almost 4, one goes to Cline and one to Good Shepherd. I am a stay-home mom, used to be a computer programmer then systems analyst, then director of info systems at a large home health agency. My hubby and I are both Aggies, and he's now working in Houston at the Valero Refinery. He's been with his company fifteen years, as of *today* and we were relocated here last year. I'm from Corpus and he's from Dallas, originally. I worked in Dallas four years after college, and we met in Dallas, both working for the same defense company. Now tell me more about yourself! )

Re: Re: Thyroid> Meeting/San Area> > > Please feel free to invite your husband-- you are> so lucky to have someone supportive in your corner! > I will also ask my husband to attend so the two of> them can talk. Illness is really hard on families.> > > You are right about the soy thing-- Morningstar,> unfortunately is totally out of the picture. Soy> protein can interfere with thyroid function. This> also means you will have to avoid fast food as well,> especially Mc's. Jan says that most people> can eat soy lecithin and soy oil, but I've> discovered that I can't seem to handle any of it. > And if you're not eating either one of those, you> pretty much can't have most packaged foods. > > > You cannot have millet either, which turns up in> most pre-packaged breads because it does the same> thing as soy.> > > You also should do some reading on goitrogenic> vegetables. I've got a list if you need a copy.> > > Okay, so when we start feeling better, we've got> to go to the Farmer's Market on S. Zarzamora! > During the meeting, I think we should plan a field> trip to go.> > > I will definitely post at least one of the soups> and the tabbouleh recipe before the weekend is out. > I'm going to post my favorite soup recipe-- good> enough for company and so good when you don't feel> well. Thanks for showing an interest. I love to> talk about food.> > > I noticed you're exercising! I'm so glad you feel> well enough to exercise! It will improve your mood.> > > Best wishes--> > > Courtenay.> > > > > > > > > Courtenay, and I always thought that eating soy> was good for low calorie/low carb diets...does that> mean those veggie burgers (Morningstar, Boca) aren't> any good either? Yes, I would love your> bulgar/tabbouleh ('makes you feel full') recipe. > Your broth/homemade stock soup recipes would be> great too. Also, the greatest farmer's market is> the original one on S. Zarzarmora (day time visits> only....)..take IH35S to Laredo...right/West on> Laredo...left/South on Zarzamora...haven't been> there in years but when I did go I frequented> Fernandez brothers...got to know them well when I> would order canteloupes by the box..loved those> things. Yes, I do plan to be there on September> 23...can husband go too? He's supportive and wants> me to get better, besides we live approx. 30 miles> from San and I try to combine trips (we are> both retired).> > -e- (taking T3 meds, 's Syndrome> supplements since July 25...lost 4 lbs ...finally> have the energy to exercise..been exercising since> Aug 15)> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

On a health-related list like this, I should mention that I found out that I had cancer in January of 1991, after being married 16 months. I was treated at M. D. , though we lived a long way from Houston, and I was cured by the end of the year. It was Hodgkin's Disease and I had a big mass in my chest cavity, about the size of a grapefruit. One lump came up on my neck or I would have died. Anyway, I've always thought that all the radiation to my neck probably triggered my thyroid problems...I do know that they said I had a goiter before we started any treatment (which was chemo and radiation). Well, now I've recently learned that Graves is a not really a thyroid disease, but it's an autoimmune disease that attacks your thyroid...so I guess I've been wrong all along about the radiation triggering this? Also, I don't think I mentioned this, but four weeks ago I had orbital decompression surgery on my eyes, and so far, so good. I look pretty much like my old self again, and I'm happy about that.

Re: Re: Thyroid> Meeting/San Area> > > Please feel free to invite your husband-- you are> so lucky to have someone supportive in your corner! > I will also ask my husband to attend so the two of> them can talk. Illness is really hard on families.> > > You are right about the soy thing-- Morningstar,> unfortunately is totally out of the picture. Soy> protein can interfere with thyroid function. This> also means you will have to avoid fast food as well,> especially Mc's. Jan says that most people> can eat soy lecithin and soy oil, but I've> discovered that I can't seem to handle any of it. > And if you're not eating either one of those, you> pretty much can't have most packaged foods. > > > You cannot have millet either, which turns up in> most pre-packaged breads because it does the same> thing as soy.> > > You also should do some reading on goitrogenic> vegetables. I've got a list if you need a copy.> > > Okay, so when we start feeling better, we've got> to go to the Farmer's Market on S. Zarzamora! > During the meeting, I think we should plan a field> trip to go.> > > I will definitely post at least one of the soups> and the tabbouleh recipe before the weekend is out. > I'm going to post my favorite soup recipe-- good> enough for company and so good when you don't feel> well. Thanks for showing an interest. I love to> talk about food.> > > I noticed you're exercising! I'm so glad you feel> well enough to exercise! It will improve your mood.> > > Best wishes--> > > Courtenay.> > > > > > > > > Courtenay, and I always thought that eating soy> was good for low calorie/low carb diets...does that> mean those veggie burgers (Morningstar, Boca) aren't> any good either? Yes, I would love your> bulgar/tabbouleh ('makes you feel full') recipe. > Your broth/homemade stock soup recipes would be> great too. Also, the greatest farmer's market is> the original one on S. Zarzarmora (day time visits> only....)..take IH35S to Laredo...right/West on> Laredo...left/South on Zarzamora...haven't been> there in years but when I did go I frequented> Fernandez brothers...got to know them well when I> would order canteloupes by the box..loved those> things. Yes, I do plan to be there on September> 23...can husband go too? He's supportive and wants> me to get better, besides we live approx. 30 miles> from San and I try to combine trips (we are> both retired).> > -e- (taking T3 meds, 's Syndrome> supplements since July 25...lost 4 lbs ...finally> have the energy to exercise..been exercising since> Aug 15)> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

,

That is too funny we met each other on the WWW and

live just streets away. I live on Parkview off of

Eagle Lakes. I am 51, we have lived here 3 years. I

have no children because of the pit tumor. So it is

just my husband and myself (and two dogs and a cat.)

We lived last in Baton Rouge, LA and I am an alumni of

LSU!!!! My husband is from Arkansas. My husband is

in the environmental field and is working with someone

at Valero presently. Too funny.

I have had a horrible time finding any decent doctors.

Since I had that brain surgery three years ago it has

been a very slow recovery for me. But I am finally

getting a little better day by day.

If you want you can e-mail me privately at

dswhdl@....

Debbie

--- " K. " wrote:

> Debbie, I live in Falcon Ridge II, and I cut through

> Eagle Lakes every single day, LOL. We have lived

> here exactly a year. I'm 41, next month is our 15th

> wedding anniversary, I have two kids ages 7 and

> almost 4, one goes to Cline and one to Good

> Shepherd. I am a stay-home mom, used to be a

> computer programmer then systems analyst, then

> director of info systems at a large home health

> agency. My hubby and I are both Aggies, and he's

> now working in Houston at the Valero Refinery. He's

> been with his company fifteen years, as of *today*

> and we were relocated here last year. I'm from

> Corpus and he's from Dallas, originally. I worked

> in Dallas four years after college, and we met in

> Dallas, both working for the same defense company.

> Now tell me more about yourself! )

>

>

>

> Re: Re:

> Thyroid

> > Meeting/San Area

> >

> >

> > Please feel free to invite your husband-- you

> are

> > so lucky to have someone supportive in your

> corner!

> > I will also ask my husband to attend so the two

> of

> > them can talk. Illness is really hard on

> families.

> >

> >

> > You are right about the soy thing--

> Morningstar,

> > unfortunately is totally out of the picture.

> Soy

> > protein can interfere with thyroid function.

> This

> > also means you will have to avoid fast food as

> well,

> > especially Mc's. Jan says that most

> people

> > can eat soy lecithin and soy oil, but I've

> > discovered that I can't seem to handle any of

> it.

> > And if you're not eating either one of those,

> you

> > pretty much can't have most packaged foods.

> >

> >

> > You cannot have millet either, which turns up

> in

> > most pre-packaged breads because it does the

> same

> > thing as soy.

> >

> >

> > You also should do some reading on goitrogenic

> > vegetables. I've got a list if you need a copy.

> >

> >

> > Okay, so when we start feeling better, we've

> got

> > to go to the Farmer's Market on S. Zarzamora!

> > During the meeting, I think we should plan a

> field

> > trip to go.

> >

> >

> > I will definitely post at least one of the

> soups

> > and the tabbouleh recipe before the weekend is

> out.

> > I'm going to post my favorite soup recipe-- good

> > enough for company and so good when you don't

> feel

> > well. Thanks for showing an interest. I love to

> > talk about food.

> >

> >

> > I noticed you're exercising! I'm so glad you

> feel

> > well enough to exercise! It will improve your

> mood.

> >

> >

> > Best wishes--

> >

> >

> > Courtenay.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Courtenay, and I always thought that eating

> soy

> > was good for low calorie/low carb diets...does

> that

> > mean those veggie burgers (Morningstar, Boca)

> aren't

> > any good either? Yes, I would love your

> > bulgar/tabbouleh ('makes you feel full') recipe.

>

> > Your broth/homemade stock soup recipes would be

> > great too. Also, the greatest farmer's market

> is

> > the original one on S. Zarzarmora (day time

> visits

> > only....)..take IH35S to Laredo...right/West on

> > Laredo...left/South on Zarzamora...haven't been

> > there in years but when I did go I frequented

> > Fernandez brothers...got to know them well when

> I

> > would order canteloupes by the box..loved those

> > things. Yes, I do plan to be there on September

> > 23...can husband go too? He's supportive and

> wants

> > me to get better, besides we live approx. 30

> miles

> > from San and I try to combine trips (we

> are

> > both retired).

> >

> > -e- (taking T3 meds, 's Syndrome

> > supplements since July 25...lost 4 lbs

> ...finally

> > have the energy to exercise..been exercising

> since

> > Aug 15)

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Dear ;

I hope that you don't mind that I attend the meeting planned for San . I am from there orginally. But I have lived in the Houston area for 26 years now. I don't posts much at this time, because of legal issuses. I am in great hopes that by the time the meeting rolls around that chapter of my life will be over. I have the direction and my mother lives out off of Hwy 281 north, so I will get to visit with her for the night.

Adrieanne

(RAIGrandma)

Greetings everyone!A meeting for the San /S. Texas area Texas Thyroid Group members has been planned for Thursday, September 23rd. The gathering will take place in San at Candlelight Coffeehouse, located on 3011 N. St. 's. We will meet at 7 p.m. Feel free to bring any thyroid-related materials, such as new books you are reading, lab tests or supplements. The dress code at Candlelight is casual, and if weather permits, we will sit in the courtyard. Candlelight features wonderful appetizers,entrees and desserts, plus coffee, herbal tea and wine. The price range for most items is between $2 to $9. Some vegetarian items are available.Candlelight is located off of the 281 freeway, in the area that used to be known as the "St. 's Strip". If you need directions, please call Candlelight after 5 p.m. for more specific instructions from your area. (). Parking is primarily located on the street. If you desire any additional information regarding this meeting, please contact me at courtenaymartin@....I am looking forward to visiting with all of the people who make the Texas Thyroid Group such a friendly, welcoming space.Best wishes--Courtenay

[Guest guest]

Dear ;

I hope that you don't mind that I attend the meeting planned for San . I am from there orginally. But I have lived in the Houston area for 26 years now. I don't posts much at this time, because of legal issuses. I am in great hopes that by the time the meeting rolls around that chapter of my life will be over. I have the direction and my mother lives out off of Hwy 281 north, so I will get to visit with her for the night.

Adrieanne

(RAIGrandma)

Greetings everyone!A meeting for the San /S. Texas area Texas Thyroid Group members has been planned for Thursday, September 23rd. The gathering will take place in San at Candlelight Coffeehouse, located on 3011 N. St. 's. We will meet at 7 p.m. Feel free to bring any thyroid-related materials, such as new books you are reading, lab tests or supplements. The dress code at Candlelight is casual, and if weather permits, we will sit in the courtyard. Candlelight features wonderful appetizers,entrees and desserts, plus coffee, herbal tea and wine. The price range for most items is between $2 to $9. Some vegetarian items are available.Candlelight is located off of the 281 freeway, in the area that used to be known as the "St. 's Strip". If you need directions, please call Candlelight after 5 p.m. for more specific instructions from your area. (). Parking is primarily located on the street. If you desire any additional information regarding this meeting, please contact me at courtenaymartin@....I am looking forward to visiting with all of the people who make the Texas Thyroid Group such a friendly, welcoming space.Best wishes--Courtenay

[Guest guest]

Dear ;

I hope that you don't mind that I attend the meeting planned for San . I am from there orginally. But I have lived in the Houston area for 26 years now. I don't posts much at this time, because of legal issuses. I am in great hopes that by the time the meeting rolls around that chapter of my life will be over. I have the direction and my mother lives out off of Hwy 281 north, so I will get to visit with her for the night.

Adrieanne

(RAIGrandma)

Greetings everyone!A meeting for the San /S. Texas area Texas Thyroid Group members has been planned for Thursday, September 23rd. The gathering will take place in San at Candlelight Coffeehouse, located on 3011 N. St. 's. We will meet at 7 p.m. Feel free to bring any thyroid-related materials, such as new books you are reading, lab tests or supplements. The dress code at Candlelight is casual, and if weather permits, we will sit in the courtyard. Candlelight features wonderful appetizers,entrees and desserts, plus coffee, herbal tea and wine. The price range for most items is between $2 to $9. Some vegetarian items are available.Candlelight is located off of the 281 freeway, in the area that used to be known as the "St. 's Strip". If you need directions, please call Candlelight after 5 p.m. for more specific instructions from your area. (). Parking is primarily located on the street. If you desire any additional information regarding this meeting, please contact me at courtenaymartin@....I am looking forward to visiting with all of the people who make the Texas Thyroid Group such a friendly, welcoming space.Best wishes--Courtenay

[Guest guest]

I am so glad you will be able to attend!

Feel free to bring your mother with you, if she would like to come

with you. So sorry to hear you've been having legal issues,

though.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

Dear ;

I hope that you don't mind that I attend the meeting

planned for San . I am from there orginally. But I

have lived in the Houston area for 26 years now. I don't posts

much at this time, because of legal issuses. I am in great hopes

that by the time the meeting rolls around that chapter of my life will

be over. I have the direction and my mother lives out off of Hwy

281 north, so I will get to visit with her for the

night.

Adrieanne

(RAIGrandma)

In a message dated 8/19/2004 5:03:05 PM Central

Standard Time, courtenaymartin@... writes:

Greetings

everyone!

A meeting for the San /S. Texas area Texas Thyroid

Group members has been planned for Thursday, September

23rd. The gathering will take place in San at

Candlelight

Coffeehouse, located on 3011 N. St. 's. We will meet at

7

p.m.

Feel free to bring any thyroid-related materials, such as new

books you are reading, lab tests or supplements. The dress

code at Candlelight is casual, and if weather permits, we will sit

in the courtyard. Candlelight features wonderful

appetizers,entrees and desserts, plus coffee, herbal tea and

wine. The price range for most items is between $2 to $9.

Some

vegetarian items are available.

Candlelight is located off of the 281 freeway, in the area that

used to be known as the " St. 's Strip " . If you

need directions,

please call Candlelight after 5 p.m. for more specific

instructions

from your area. (). Parking is primarily

located on

the street.

If you desire any additional information regarding this meeting,

please contact me at courtenaymartin@....

I am looking forward to visiting with all of the people who make

the Texas Thyroid Group such a friendly, welcoming space.

Best wishes--

Courtenay

[Guest guest]

I am so glad you will be able to attend!

Feel free to bring your mother with you, if she would like to come

with you. So sorry to hear you've been having legal issues,

though.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

Dear ;

I hope that you don't mind that I attend the meeting

planned for San . I am from there orginally. But I

have lived in the Houston area for 26 years now. I don't posts

much at this time, because of legal issuses. I am in great hopes

that by the time the meeting rolls around that chapter of my life will

be over. I have the direction and my mother lives out off of Hwy

281 north, so I will get to visit with her for the

night.

Adrieanne

(RAIGrandma)

In a message dated 8/19/2004 5:03:05 PM Central

Standard Time, courtenaymartin@... writes:

Greetings

everyone!

A meeting for the San /S. Texas area Texas Thyroid

Group members has been planned for Thursday, September

23rd. The gathering will take place in San at

Candlelight

Coffeehouse, located on 3011 N. St. 's. We will meet at

7

p.m.

Feel free to bring any thyroid-related materials, such as new

books you are reading, lab tests or supplements. The dress

code at Candlelight is casual, and if weather permits, we will sit

in the courtyard. Candlelight features wonderful

appetizers,entrees and desserts, plus coffee, herbal tea and

wine. The price range for most items is between $2 to $9.

Some

vegetarian items are available.

Candlelight is located off of the 281 freeway, in the area that

used to be known as the " St. 's Strip " . If you

need directions,

please call Candlelight after 5 p.m. for more specific

instructions

from your area. (). Parking is primarily

located on

the street.

If you desire any additional information regarding this meeting,

please contact me at courtenaymartin@....

I am looking forward to visiting with all of the people who make

the Texas Thyroid Group such a friendly, welcoming space.

Best wishes--

Courtenay