Guest guest Posted September 24, 2000 Report Share Posted September 24, 2000 Welcome D.J. to our group. Sorry you had to join us with the diagnosis of diabetes and all, but this is a really great group to come to. At the bottom of this email there is an address to go to our public web site that has lots of information. I would also like to add that what helped me right away was reading as much as you can and join lots of email lists (although this IS the best one to me). My favorite book by far is by Dr. Bernstein, Normal Blood Sugars for Diabetics <http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/index.shtml > Meniowl@... type2,dx7/99,low-carbs & water walking (last A1c 5.3) Normal range 4.8-6.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2000 Report Share Posted September 24, 2000 D.J. we had a chap in service with initials for his name, he was listed as R. (only) B. (only), the chief called hime Ronly Bonly , he was smart enough to respond. You surely have fallen(no pun) in the clutches of the medical fraternity. If you have pain there is a chemical remedy called DMSO I used on various pains as aa penetrating rub on, it soaks into the skin. I don't know if it is available in your area. look it up on the net. Those of us vetted in diabetes found that starches and sugars raise your blood sugars, bread, pasta and the like. You will need a meter and test tapes to monitor your own sugar. See what your service will supply. Try for under 100 morning fasting, and then lower your peaks about an hour after meals. I dialog with diabetics. Sam in San Diego CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Shell, Welcome to the list. Congrats on the 10 pounds lost!! Fran > I just joined your group and have begun to meet you all through > previous postings. In two weeks I lost 10 lbs. Today is my weigh > in. > Shell > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2002 Report Share Posted March 13, 2002 Kelli~ Good morning and welcome to the group. I am new here too. A lifetime WW working back to goal since having baby# 3. He is nine months now. WW really is the only way to go. Journal,Journal, Journal is the key to the healthier me ;-) Hope everyone has an OP day! Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2002 Report Share Posted March 18, 2002 Hi Vivian! Welcome to a wonderful group of people! I was fortunate to get my approval quickly, but I'm still wishing March 29th would hurry up, so I know how you feel. I have this fear that I am going to get sick or something is going to stop me from having the surgery next week. You will get your date before you know it. Just keep calling and following up on the progress. The squeaky wheel does get the oil (or the WLS) :-) in California RNY Surgery date: 03/29/02 Newbie Hi Everyone! My name is Vivian and I live just outside of Baltimore. I'm new to this group. I've been lurking for about two weeks and finally decided to take the plunge. I'm also new to the idea of bypass surgery. I spent a long time debating the pros and cons, but now that I have decided I want to go ahead, I'm anxious to get the ball rolling. Unfortunately, I'm learning the process doesn't move as quickly as I would like. In fact, just making sure the surgeon got the referral from my primary care physician was a real pain, and all they had to do was fax the dang thing. So . . . now I'm waiting for the surgeon to sign off on my referral (indicate that I qualify) before I can get my first appointment. They're telling me he's running into May right about now. It sure makes it difficult to try and make summer plans without knowing how fast things will roll, or if they will roll at all. Anyway, just wanted to say I'll be thinking of all the people having surgery this week, and wishing them the best of luck. Also, sorry to hear about your son Debby. That's awful. I lost my sister to cancer several years ago, and it sure wasn't fun. Anxious and Anal Retentive As Always in Baltimore Vivian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2002 Report Share Posted March 18, 2002 Hi Vivian! I'm Amy and I live up in ville but work in Downtown Baltimore. I had my surgery October 18 last year. Good luck with your WLS journey. It doesn't always move as quickly as we'd like but once it gets going time will move by much faster. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2002 Report Share Posted March 18, 2002 Vivian, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I am 7 months post op have lost 111 lbs and never once have I regretted having the surgery. You have joined to the group that is full of Angels. Each one is so very special in his/her way. We are all here to support and love you. No question is ever dumb don't hesitate to ask any questions. We talk about so many other things. Its a group full of diversity! Welcome to a new life! Love, Theresa > Hi Everyone! > My name is Vivian and I live just outside of > Baltimore. I'm new to this group. I've been lurking > for about two weeks and finally decided to take the > plunge. > > I'm also new to the idea of bypass surgery. I spent a > long time debating the pros and cons, but now that I > have decided I want to go ahead, I'm anxious to get > the ball rolling. Unfortunately, I'm learning the > process doesn't move as quickly as I would like. In > fact, just making sure the surgeon got the referral > from my primary care physician was a real pain, and > all they had to do was fax the dang thing. So . . . > now I'm waiting for the surgeon to sign off on my > referral (indicate that I qualify) before I can get my > first appointment. They're telling me he's running > into May right about now. It sure makes it difficult > to try and make summer plans without knowing how fast > things will roll, or if they will roll at all. > > Anyway, just wanted to say I'll be thinking of all the > people having surgery this week, and wishing them the > best of luck. Also, sorry to hear about your son > Debby. That's awful. I lost my sister to cancer > several years ago, and it sure wasn't fun. > > Anxious and Anal Retentive As Always in Baltimore > Vivian > > P.S. Micki - whereabouts are you located? > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2002 Report Share Posted March 19, 2002 Hi and welcome. I had my surgery March 6 and am having problems with an open place on my incision, so I am tired and kinda quiet, but I welcome you just the same! ((((HUGS)))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2002 Report Share Posted March 19, 2002 Hi : Welcome to the group and good luck with your surgery! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2002 Report Share Posted March 19, 2002 Hi and WELCOME to the group....... I am 40 years old and had surgery Nov 20 2001 and am down 61 lbs. I am from Northern MN and had my surgery in ThiefRiver MN, by a Dr. Shackimuri. He is fantastic. Can't waint for you to get on the other side. Need anything just e-mail.... oakridgeranch@... Tracey Newbie > Hello everyone time to introduce myself. I am a 33 year old > mother of 2 and married to a wonderful man. I live in ville, WV. I am scheduled for open RNY on April 18, 2002 in Columbus Ohio with Dr. Kazcmarski. I take 16 meds for my various ailments. I am so excited and cannot wait to get started on the other side. You all seem like a wonderful group of people and I look forward to being a part of this group of great angels. > > C > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 Welcome , this is truly a group of wonderful angels! A wealth of information that helped me through my surgery! Ruth Ellen Open RNY 01/31/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 In a message dated 3/22/02 11:54:58 PM Central Standard Time, lauryc@... writes: > They " do not cover that procedure " . So now I have my appeal going before I'm very sorry to hear of your denial.. And very happy you are not lying down for this and appealing .. good for you!!! If we can help any let us know.. Many before you have had to do the very same and are all willing to jump in and help you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 Hi Laury, Welcome to the group!!! You have a wonderful attitude. I've thought about having surgery for almost 30 years and now at 47 am having it done. Next Friday, to be exact :-) I wish I had decided sooner, but I believe timing is everything and you WILL have your surgery at just the right time. Glad to see you have come out of lurk mode. You will learn a lot here and make some great friends, too! in California RNY Surgery date: 03/29/02 Newbie Hi everyone, I'm one of those " lurkers " mentioned. Please excuse me for not posting sooner, but I like to get a feel for the culture of a group before I butt in. I'm 41, married mom of 2 teens 19 and 17 and live in Rhode Island. I've been investigating weight loss surgery since a chance conversation at work in September, when I discovered a co-worker had it done 15 years ago and has kept off 187 pounds. She is a nice normal-sized person and I was amazed, but didn't think it could apply to me. The thought kind of stuck with me, and I started investigating. At my last physical I consulted with my PCP about it, and she agreed it was something worth investigating. Just two days later she called with the name of the local expert in the lap RnY procedure, with her promise to support me. I finally called his office 3 days ago, and his office instructed me to call my insurance company for approval, which was immediately denied. They " do not cover that procedure " . So now I have my appeal going before a committee in May. I have to get my appeal together in the next week. Your resources here have been invaluable! My consternation knows no bounds. It took me months of picturing myself having this sugery before I could get up the nerve to call the surgeon, and when I do, I hit a brick wall. He is also booked solid through July. I can't even make an appointment until I get insurance approval so now I have to deal with the knowledge I'm going to be this size possibly for a year or more. On the other hand I appreciate the chance to watch others go before me, to learn what I can to improve my own chances for success. Nice to meet you all! Laury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Hi Laury..... Welcome to the group, i will pray that your insurance will go threw for you. Tracey Newbie > Hi everyone, > > I'm one of those " lurkers " mentioned. Please excuse me for not posting > sooner, but I like to get a feel for the culture of a group before I > butt in. > > I'm 41, married mom of 2 teens 19 and 17 and live in Rhode Island. I've > been investigating weight loss surgery since a chance conversation at > work in September, when I discovered a co-worker had it done 15 years > ago and has kept off 187 pounds. She is a nice normal-sized person and I > was amazed, but didn't think it could apply to me. The thought kind of > stuck with me, and I started investigating. At my last physical I > consulted with my PCP about it, and she agreed it was something worth > investigating. Just two days later she called with the name of the local > expert in the lap RnY procedure, with her promise to support me. > > I finally called his office 3 days ago, and his office instructed me to > call my insurance company for approval, which was immediately denied. > They " do not cover that procedure " . So now I have my appeal going before > a committee in May. I have to get my appeal together in the next week. > Your resources here have been invaluable! > > My consternation knows no bounds. It took me months of picturing myself > having this sugery before I could get up the nerve to call the surgeon, > and when I do, I hit a brick wall. He is also booked solid through July. > I can't even make an appointment until I get insurance approval so now I > have to deal with the knowledge I'm going to be this size possibly for a > year or more. On the other hand I appreciate the chance to watch others > go before me, to learn what I can to improve my own chances for success. > Nice to meet you all! > > Laury > > > > To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Welcome to the group, Laury! I am fairly new myself. I know what you mean about it taking a long time to finally call the doctor. I became interested in the surgery after seeing Carnie on TV, and spent most of last year considering my options. I joined TOPS one last time, and tried to lose on my own, but I think my metabolism is just sooooo slow, that it's nearly impossible without the surgery. I'm sorry that you have hit the proverbial brick wall with your insurance approval. Unfortunately, some of us have to jump through many hoops to make it to their new life. This is just a temporary setback. I will say a prayer for you to find success with your appeal. Have a good weekend. Jeanne in WI From: Laury To: GastricBypass-InfoCentral Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 11:40 PM Subject: Newbie Hi everyone, I'm one of those " lurkers " mentioned. Please excuse me for not posting sooner, but I like to get a feel for the culture of a group before I butt in. I'm 41, married mom of 2 teens 19 and 17 and live in Rhode Island. I've been investigating weight loss surgery since a chance conversation at work in September, when I discovered a co-worker had it done 15 years ago and has kept off 187 pounds. She is a nice normal-sized person and I was amazed, but didn't think it could apply to me. The thought kind of stuck with me, and I started investigating. At my last physical I consulted with my PCP about it, and she agreed it was something worth investigating. Just two days later she called with the name of the local expert in the lap RnY procedure, with her promise to support me. I finally called his office 3 days ago, and his office instructed me to call my insurance company for approval, which was immediately denied. They " do not cover that procedure " . So now I have my appeal going before a committee in May. I have to get my appeal together in the next week. Your resources here have been invaluable! My consternation knows no bounds. It took me months of picturing myself having this sugery before I could get up the nerve to call the surgeon, and when I do, I hit a brick wall. He is also booked solid through July. I can't even make an appointment until I get insurance approval so now I have to deal with the knowledge I'm going to be this size possibly for a year or more. On the other hand I appreciate the chance to watch others go before me, to learn what I can to improve my own chances for success. Nice to meet you all! Laury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 Hi Laury! Welcome to the group! Good luck with the insurance appeal. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2003 Report Share Posted June 20, 2003 Welcome,Naomi! I am Feisty and am one of the co-owners of the group. We are happy you joined us. Feel feel to vent, rejoice, chat, etc. This group is very loving, supportive and informative.I have hashimotos and live in Waco Texas. Hugs, Feisty Webb Osterlohgroup co-owner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Thyroid_Support_Group/ATP Board Member,Thyroid Patient Advocatehttp://feistytx.tripod.com/ Newbie hi, I am Naomi, mother of 8mos. He was born in Oct at 34 wks due to me having preelampsia.I am hypo, have been more or less diagnosed since 1995.Having trouble losing weight and feeling rested. I think those are interelated, yes?!Anyhoo, I am glad to be here.To see a pic of me and , go to http://photos.yahoo.com/rkd1967@... and click on mother's daySincerely,Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2003 Report Share Posted June 20, 2003 Hey, Naomi.. great to see you! Weight control and sleep disorders.. We've got a couple of folks around here that can empathize.. myself included! Topper () On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 22:28:46 -0000 " Naomi " writes: > hi, I am Naomi, mother of 8mos. He was born in Oct at 34 wks > due to me having preelampsia. > I am hypo, have been more or less diagnosed since 1995. > Having trouble losing weight and feeling rested. I think those are > interelated, yes?! > > Anyhoo, I am glad to be here. > > To see a pic of me and , go to > http://photos.yahoo.com/rkd1967swbell (DOT) net and click on mother's > day > > Sincerely, > Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 Welcome to the group Naomi. I'm Gloria, live in Alberta Canada. I have two children and one grandson 4months old. I'm hypo also, have MS and a few other things too. This is a great group..everyone is so friendly..like family. GloriaNaomi wrote: hi, I am Naomi, mother of 8mos. He was born in Oct at 34 wks due to me having preelampsia.I am hypo, have been more or less diagnosed since 1995.Having trouble losing weight and feeling rested. I think those are interelated, yes?!Anyhoo, I am glad to be here.To see a pic of me and , go to http://photos.yahoo.com/rkd1967@... and click on mother's daySincerely,Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 I buried a dear friend that diet of brain cancer. She was so concerned with her weight that nearly everything she consumed had aspartame in it.... the oncologist even said that it was most likely the cause. I avoid the stuff like the plague now. Topper () On Thu, 6 Nov 2003 02:07:49 -0600 "nnichols" writes: The bad thing is that aspartame is being put into products and not always being labeled as being there. It's in over 9,000 products now worldwide. Things that you wouldn't expect like chewable meds like antacids, chewable vitamins, Wrigley's regular chewing gums, etc. It's even used as a filler in some tablets of prescription meds. There's a wealth of information on www.dorway.com. I just wish there was a way to educate the world on how dangerous this substance is...it has some truely frightening side effects... Dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2003 Report Share Posted December 25, 2003 Hi .... Sorry to hear how badly it's been going for you.... You've come to the right place.. all kinds of good folks to help out and listen... We wont' be able to help a heck of a lot until you get your labs back. Hopefully your doc has taken the tests that are needed to find out what's going on with you... TSH, Free T4 and Free T3 and hopefully, an antibody test.... When he or his nurse call you with the results... don't settle for 'normal' or 'close to normal'... ask for the numbers.. You'll want the lab values and the lab ranges... then post the results here and we'll give you a heads up on what it's looking like. Do you have any thyroid disorder in your family, that you know of? I'm Topper ().. A co-owner of this group (along with Feisty ). I had RAI almost 14 years ago after going through thyroid storm.... it totaled my thyroid and now I'm hypo, totally dependant on meds. Glad that you've joined us... Topper () On Fri, 26 Dec 2003 01:22:40 -0000 " hues4you " writes: > Hello- > > I am new to your group. I have felt real bad. The lethargic > feeling > has been awful. Not to mention the fact that I do hair for a living > and mine is falling out, I don't think that will be good for > business. I have put on 25 lbs this year, without changing my diet. > My ankles and my hands stay swolen. A doctor tested my thyroid thru > a blood test and said it was normal but C-Reactive protein was > elevated. She felt my neck and said it feels normal. I went thru a > divorce last year and the doctor just wanted to say all this is Post > Tramatic Stress Disorder. I knew something was not right in my body > and I hate it. I actually have to call in sick sometimes, I will be > fine one day, and wake up the next day and can't keep my eyes open. > I have been complaining about this swelling. Anyways, I drove an > hour to my old doctor because I knew he would listen. After I told > him everything he said well it sounds like you have thyroid problem, > your thyroid feels enlarged, and you could quite possibly be going > thru early menapause. He said he wanted to order a lot of blood > work > which is drawn, but I do not have the test results. He scheduled an > ultrasound and it showed a goiter on my right side - it was the size > of a pea last week but I swear it has grown. I have not been put on > any meds yet, as he is awaiting the blood tests - and it is > Christmas. I am so tired. Except Monday past I was hyper - some of > the girls I work with state " I want what she is on " . I was so happy > to have energy - I didn't even notice. But my heart was beating so > fast I felt like I might have a heart attack. My head is killing me > tonite - the kind where you can't stand to even touch your hair, > what's left of it, or lay your head down cuz it hurts. My abdomen is > so swolen, he scheduled a pelvic ultrasound in a few weeks. Last > year, I thought because of the nervous energy I had, I was soooo > skinny. Not this year. I have slowed thinking. I can't even > remember things people have told me. I want to be me again. Please > tell me there is hope. To all that reply I thank you. > > -MS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 In a message dated 4/19/05 3:12:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, flexyvixs@... writes: << I am on Day 14 on doing tae-bo and hope I can do it everyday for evermore and I think I can find this group really helpful. Vixs >> Welcome Vixs. I think my might be our first member from Scotland How cool. The bootcamp tapes are great. I hope you are able to get your hands on some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 I starte with the live series and it is still one of my favorite. Just keep at it and you will be able to do it. When I started I could only get through 10 minutes of the basic tape, but just kept adding a minute at a time and tried to keep my form for all moves, and now I can (almost) do 50-60 minute advanced workouts. Welcome to the group. Delana. -----Original Message-----From: tae-bo_on [mailto:tae-bo_on ]On Behalf Of CarolSent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 6:26 PMTo: tae-bo_on Subject: NewbieI am new here and am so very happy to have a group like this for support. I ordered the TaeBo Live set on Ebay, got it today, and did the instructional video twice. WOW! I knew I was out of shape, but not this badly LOL. I'm a mom of 3 kids...an 8yo stepdaughter, a 2 yo biological son, and a 7 week old boy. I am doing TaeBo to lose weight and gain energy so that I can keep up with them. I don't want to be a fat mom forever.I am really amazed at how inspiring can be. Just the simple "Keep your chin up" made me feel like I can accomplish this stuff.I'm going to keep doing the instructional tape for a while...at least until I gain some more flexibility, then I will move onto the basic tape. It might take me some time, but I believe I can do it .CarolAs Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Carol, You will find that this group has wonderful people to help encourage and motivate you to set and accomplish goals. It's great that another person has been inducted into the exhilerating world of Tae- Bo. Stay positive and please do not get discouraged if you cannot keep up with the Blanks crew. It is taking me a lot longer than I thought to get all the kicks, punches and combinations down. I won't even talk about balance as...well...I have very little. With that said, welcome aboard and may you become a Tae-Boaholic like the rest of us. Dave > > > I am new here and am so very happy to have a group like this for > support. I ordered the TaeBo Live set on Ebay, got it today, and did > the instructional video twice. WOW! I knew I was out of shape, but > not this badly LOL. > I'm a mom of 3 kids...an 8yo stepdaughter, a 2 yo biological son, and > a 7 week old boy. I am doing TaeBo to lose weight and gain energy so > that I can keep up with them. I don't want to be a fat mom forever. > I am really amazed at how inspiring can be. Just the > simple " Keep your chin up " made me feel like I can accomplish this > stuff. > I'm going to keep doing the instructional tape for a while...at least > until I gain some more flexibility, then I will move onto the basic > tape. It might take me some time, but I believe I can do it . > > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Carol, Welcome and I congratulate for you taking the step to take care of you! I am the mother of two sons ages 4 and nearly 2 yrs. Tae bo is my lifeline, my time to focus on me. I have lost 15 lbs and several inches doing tae bo. But tae bo is now a way of life for me. I do it because it makes me feel so good about myself. You are doing right by following your own inner knowing and sticking with the instructional video until you feel ready to move on to another video. You will not be a fat mom forever doing tae bo. Just keep at it and you WILL lose weight! Welcome, again and keep us posted on your success! Tae Bo Love Tyra Newbie I am new here and am so very happy to have a group like this for support. I ordered the TaeBo Live set on Ebay, got it today, and did the instructional video twice. WOW! I knew I was out of shape, but not this badly LOL. I'm a mom of 3 kids...an 8yo stepdaughter, a 2 yo biological son, and a 7 week old boy. I am doing TaeBo to lose weight and gain energy so that I can keep up with them. I don't want to be a fat mom forever.I am really amazed at how inspiring can be. Just the simple "Keep your chin up" made me feel like I can accomplish this stuff.I'm going to keep doing the instructional tape for a while...at least until I gain some more flexibility, then I will move onto the basic tape. It might take me some time, but I believe I can do it .Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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