New member

[Guest guest]

Greetings

The guidelines that you receive when you join the mailing list IS

comprehensive, and when they were first written we tried VERY hard to make the

list run the way most other lists are run. Somewhere over the last year or so,

things have gotten off-track, and the members have forgotten their guidelines.

I've wanted to bring this to the members attention, but each time the Board

has tried to do this people get very defensive. That of course is not what we

want or need, but at the same time the SUBJECT TO line is there for a reason.

This helps people to read what interests them, and can cut down on the amount of

e-mails that you feel you HAVE to read, in order to keep abreast of things.

This IS a safe haven for everyone, but there are rules and while they don't

have to be strictly adhered to they should at the very least be part of the

NETIQUETTE that has been around since the beginning of the list.

Cut and paste the messages so that the list doesn't have reams of e-mails to

read through to find the topic that interested them.

If your off topic put OT somewhere in the line, or if it is going to be a long

e-mail put (long) somewhere in the subject to line. This is just good manners,

it has nothing to do with anyone personally, it's just the way the originators

wanted things to be handled.

.

It takes a new member to remind us of what the Board and our founders wanted

the mailing list to be .

Thank you Beth for giving me an opportunity of addressing this issue.

Cat

B wrote:

I am 43, in England near Birmingham. My name is Beth I am married no kids.

Just diagnosed with AOSD.

The worst part for me is the unremitting pleuritic pain, for which

t)- I

havent belonged to a mail group like this before-, but after reading all

of the many specific and very clear documents sent to a new member of

this list, it seems that those things are not permitted and I am a

little confused- as a new member of the list you receive comprehensive

guidance and the practices on the list seem to be different than the

guidance. I just want to make sure that I dont make an error and offend

the list in any way- I'm not sure what the expectations are- so could

someone please clarify this? Is it just a case of " we would like it to

be this way, but once you are established here it doesn't really matter? "

Sorry to sound thick, but it was very confusing to try to make heads or

tails of the digest, and it seems the rules would be useful, but in that

I havent been on a list like this before I wasnt sure how things really

worked and would rather ask than do the wrong thing. Sorry if this

doesnt make any sense

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preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within

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[Guest guest]

Welcome.

>

> Hi everybody,

> i have recently been inducted into the group and would like to

introduce myself. my name is Sunil Haridass, 53 yrs of age. i have

been married for the last 29 years with a wife and grown up son and

daughter.

[Guest guest]

*Hello and Welcome to our Group, Sunil:*

*I am sorry you have come to be acquainted with this dragon by name however,

I am very pleased that you have found us. It will make dealing with this

disease a little better. Understanding and kindness are two very important

ingredients in dealing with Still's or any type of Chronic illness.*

*Please feel free to ask questions and if you need to vent--let off some

anger--we're here to listen. And believe me, we all do at one time or

another. And there will be posts to inform us of medical info. *

*It is nice to meet you and I look forward to seeing more posts from you.*

*Again, Welcome.*

*, Oregon USA*

>

> Hi everybody,

> i have recently been inducted into the group and would like to introduce

> myself. my name is Sunil Haridass, 53 yrs of age.

>

> --

> SPEEDY :-)

> Meds:

> MTX 15 mg; Prednisone 5mg; Leucovorin 5 mg; Armour Thyroid 60 mg

> Supporters:

> MSM; DHEA 25 mg; Omega3 fish oil 8 daily; Vit. C; Vit. D; B-Complex; Vit

> B-12;

> Lithium Ortate; Osteo Comlex; Glucosamine & Chondroitin; and Essential

> Minerals, AND cALCIUM 1500 mg

>

> " Love endures all things. "

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to our group....

new member

Hi everybody,

i have recently been inducted into the group and would like to introduce

myself. my name is Sunil Haridass, 53 yrs of age. i have been married for the

last 29 years with a wife and grown up son and daughter.

i reside in Coimbatore southern India. i have recently been diagnosed to have

AOSD (never heard of this desease in my life and never been so sick) the web

site has been very useful and has given me a lot of info on the ailment. i am

currently on NSAIDS 400mg thrice daily. this has helped bring down the fever

after one and a half months and was a great relief. popping in so many anti

inflamatory tablets, i wonder if it will create any other problems?

i am happy to be a part of this group or should i say family and would like to

wish u all good health and a rapid recovery.

bye for now

sunil

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hello Sinul. Welcome to our group!

Carey

[Guest guest]

Hi Sunhil. So sorry to hear of your illness. You will meet many nice people

here and there will be lots of information both for you and your doctor. I

live in NJ I have had this on and off since 1972. I love Indian food. Just had

some yesterday.

Feel better!

Liz NJ(New Jersey near Philadelphia) I am 50 years old

[Guest guest]

Hi Sunhil

Welcome to the group, glad you have been able to get some useful info. from

the site

Hope you are having a good day today.

Best wishes

Joan U.K.

new member

Hi everybody,

i have recently been inducted into the group and would like to introduce

myself. my name is Sunil Haridass, 53 yrs of age. i have been married for

the last 29 years with a wife and grown up son and daughter.

i reside in Coimbatore southern India. i have recently been diagnosed to

have AOSD (never heard of this desease in my life and never been so sick)

the web site has been very useful and has given me a lot of info on the

ailment. i am currently on NSAIDS 400mg thrice daily. this has helped bring

down the fever after one and a half months and was a great relief. popping

in so many anti inflamatory tablets, i wonder if it will create any other

problems?

i am happy to be a part of this group or should i say family and would

like to wish u all good health and a rapid recovery.

bye for now

sunil

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sunil.

Sunil Haridass wrote: Hi everybody,

i have recently been inducted into the group

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[Guest guest]

Dear Sunil Haridass,

Welcome to the group. I look forward to getting to know you. So sorry that you

have been so sick with AOSD. This is not a pleasant illness to have. I am not

familiar with the area that you are from in Coimbatore, but I am familiar with

the northwestern area of India. Mostly in the Punjab region around Chandigar,

and the area around Nepal. I think you will find a lot of help and friends here.

It is always difficult when you are first diagnosed. It usually takes awhile to

get all the medications to begin to take effect. And the doctors will have to

find what works best for you. It is different for all of us. I do hope that you

do well with this illness and are able to carry on with the things that you

enjoy in life. Be prepared for a long battle with this illness. It does not

play nicely. There are many here who have been ill for many years but there are

some who have been in remission for many years also. That gives me a lot of

hope. I hope that it will also help you. I have been very ill with this for 12

years now. I wish you good health Sunil. My best to you and your family. Mandy

new member

Hi everybody,

i have recently been inducted into the group and would like to introduce

myself. my name is Sunil Haridass, 53 yrs of age. i have been married for the

last 29 years with a wife and grown up son and daughter.

i reside in Coimbatore southern India. i have recently been diagnosed to

have AOSD (never heard of this desease in my life and never been so sick) the

web site has been very useful and has given me a lot of info on the ailment. i

am currently on NSAIDS 400mg thrice daily. this has helped bring down the fever

after one and a half months and was a great relief. popping in so many anti

inflamatory tablets, i wonder if it will create any other problems?

i am happy to be a part of this group or should i say family and would like

to wish u all good health and a rapid recovery.

bye for now

sunil

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

thanks for the kind and supportive words, i feel at home.

Ya I believe that faith, love and hope are the best medicine one can have to

overcome any difficult situation.

I am off to Madras for my first review with my Dr on the 4th.

When did you meet up with this dragon ?(the right word for it)

Thanks once again and take care.

Bye

Sunil

KC wrote:

*Hello and Welcome to our Group, Sunil:*

*I am sorry you have come to be acquainted with this dragon by name however,

I am very pleased that you have found us. It will make dealing with this

disease a little better. Understanding and kindness are two very important

ingredients in dealing with Still's or any type of Chronic illness.*

*Please feel free to ask questions and if you need to vent--let off some

anger--we're here to listen. And believe me, we all do at one time or

another. And there will be posts to inform us of medical info. *

*It is nice to meet you and I look forward to seeing more posts from you.*

*Again, Welcome.*

*, Oregon USA*

>

> Hi everybody,

> i have recently been inducted into the group and would like to introduce

> myself. my name is Sunil Haridass, 53 yrs of age.

>

> --

> SPEEDY :-)

> Meds:

> MTX 15 mg; Prednisone 5mg; Leucovorin 5 mg; Armour Thyroid 60 mg

> Supporters:

> MSM; DHEA 25 mg; Omega3 fish oil 8 daily; Vit. C; Vit. D; B-Complex; Vit

> B-12;

> Lithium Ortate; Osteo Comlex; Glucosamine & Chondroitin; and Essential

> Minerals, AND cALCIUM 1500 mg

>

> " Love endures all things. "

>

[Guest guest]

*HI Sunil,*

*Wishing you good results from your Dr's visit. It's always interesting to

see my Dr. since he is debating if it's Still's or not. One time he'll say

it's Still's and the next visit, he claims he isn't convinced. To say the

least, this is very frustrating. One good element to this is the medications

I'm taking are for treating Still's.*

**

*I was introduced to this dragon at a very young age--my Dr. diagnosed me at

12 yrs. but I remember the pain and fevers as young as 3 or 4 years of age.

At the time of diagnosing, I was prescribed coated aspirin and nothing else.

For one year, I took the aspirin and began to see a slow improvement. At the

age of 13, I achieved a remission that lasted around 15 yrs. Then I was

achieving remissions that lasted between 1 yr. to 3 yrs. but I did not

realising what was going on since it was so mild. I was too busy with life

to worry about my sick days since the sick days didn't last more than 24

hrs. However, things changed after the birth of my two sons. After the birth

of my last son and 2-1/2 yrs. of breastfeeding, the Dragon woke up and

hasn't let up since. This was 3 years ago.*

*Faith, love and hope are the foundation of any relationship. And these

three elements also can make dealing with negative experiences so much

better. *

*Take care and may you see some low pain days.*

*--Living in the Beautiful state of Oregon USA*

>

> Hi ,

> thanks for the kind and supportive words, i feel at home.

> Ya I believe that faith, love and hope are the best medicine one can

> have to overcome any difficult situation.

> I am off to Madras for my first review with my Dr on the 4th.

> When did you meet up with this dragon ?(the right word for it)

> Thanks once again and take care.

> Bye

> Sunil

>

> --

> SPEEDY :-)

> Meds:

> MTX 15 mg; Prednisone 5mg; Leucovorin 5 mg; Armour Thyroid 60 mg

> Supporters:

> MSM; DHEA 25 mg; Omega3 fish oil 8 daily; Vit. C; Vit. D; B-Complex; Vit

> B-12;

> Lithium Ortate; Osteo Comlex; Glucosamine & Chondroitin; and Essential

> Minerals, AND cALCIUM 1500 mg

>

> " Love endures all things. "

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Ya , I have heard my cardiologist say that AOSD is diagonised by elimination

therefore we need to be doubly sure that we do not miss anything.

Wow ! you have had this since 12 yrs. Thats a long time.

Well I am back from my Doc, ESR has come down from 128 to 94 and the Ferretin

from 3850 to 818. he says its good, but i need to continue my medication for 3

months. I wonder if there are any side effects for Ibuprofen?

Well had 2 good days in Madras with my brother and friends, partied a bit, had

2 /3 drinks more than what the Doc recomended. anway had a good time.

Oregon, I have never been to that part of the US. Must plan a visit one of

these days.

Best wishes to you and your family. Have a great day.

Sunil

KC wrote:

*HI Sunil,*

*Wishing you good results from your Dr's visit. It's always interesting to

see my Dr. since he is debating if it's Still's or not. One time he'll say

it's Still's and the next visit, he claims he isn't convinced. To say the

least, this is very frustrating. One good element to this is the medications

I'm taking are for treating Still's.*

**

*I was introduced to this dragon at a very young age--my Dr. diagnosed me at

12 yrs. but I remember the pain and fevers as young as 3 or 4 years of age.

At the time of diagnosing, I was prescribed coated aspirin and nothing else.

For one year, I took the aspirin and began to see a slow improvement. At the

age of 13, I achieved a remission that lasted around 15 yrs. Then I was

achieving remissions that lasted between 1 yr. to 3 yrs. but I did not

realising what was going on since it was so mild. I was too busy with life

to worry about my sick days since the sick days didn't last more than 24

hrs. However, things changed after the birth of my two sons. After the birth

of my last son and 2-1/2 yrs. of breastfeeding, the Dragon woke up and

hasn't let up since. This was 3 years ago.*

*Faith, love and hope are the foundation of any relationship. And these

three elements also can make dealing with negative experiences so much

better. *

*Take care and may you see some low pain days.*

*--Living in the Beautiful state of Oregon USA*

>

> Hi ,

> thanks for the kind and supportive words, i feel at home.

> Ya I believe that faith, love and hope are the best medicine one can

> have to overcome any difficult situation.

> I am off to Madras for my first review with my Dr on the 4th.

> When did you meet up with this dragon ?(the right word for it)

> Thanks once again and take care.

> Bye

> Sunil

>

> --

> SPEEDY :-)

> Meds:

> MTX 15 mg; Prednisone 5mg; Leucovorin 5 mg; Armour Thyroid 60 mg

> Supporters:

> MSM; DHEA 25 mg; Omega3 fish oil 8 daily; Vit. C; Vit. D; B-Complex; Vit

> B-12;

> Lithium Ortate; Osteo Comlex; Glucosamine & Chondroitin; and Essential

> Minerals, AND cALCIUM 1500 mg

>

> " Love endures all things. "

>

[Guest guest]

Burr

First welcome and glad you found us. Now to move one I know what you're

saying about feeling like a burden and also about no friends. When I was

working I was always around other people then blam home alone all day.

Also not working ex complaining about med bills and things yup felt like

I had no reason to live and in the end tried to end my life( also some

medication problems with there side effect did not help like predason

and vioxx) not a good thing. Will I still do not work but I am living a

life I like better in many ways then what I had before. Things do make

me sad but now I know that is normal and a part of life as it is a

morning over the lose of my health and income earning life.

Who do you talk to well you got two that you already are and that's

good but I did not see you mention a reg doc or a rummy any thing like

that .I know this is some thing we can not deal with on our own I tried

believe me it takes doctors and some times specialist to help sort it

all out. also it is hard finding friends for my self not working as to

dam young to hang around the senior centers and well to old were kids

are during the day so friend not any thing I have many of at all but

life is good see I went from living to die to were I am today I am

dieing to live hope some of this may help you I know every one here

try's to understand so again welcome

Hugs all

Marty

New member

Hello, My name is Burr Strader. I am a new member, well I joined a

few weeks ago but have been quiet to see what goes on. I have a very

interesting and long story of my JRA Stills onset and repercutions but

was not sure if this is where I go ahead and write it. I need help

getting though this. I have my family which is very supportive but I

feel that I am becoming a burden to them. And I literally have no

friends. Maybe I can make some here. My emails are

chefburr@... or chefburrstrader@... . Or do I just keep

going through this? Who do I talk to? I already see a phsyciatrist

and therapist, but how much can they help when they really don't

understand what is going on and what my body is putting me through? I

hope to hear from somebody. Thank You.

Burr

" Oh my creator! What is the good of the strongest heart, in a body

that is falling apart? A serious Flaw, I hope you know that. "

[Guest guest]

Hi Burr, and welcome. Yes, this is where you post your " story. "

Please do--you'll be surprised by how many of the group members can

relate to what you've been through and are going through. For me,

this list is a " sanity check. " Sounds like a silly story, but the

other night I was at a board meeting for a local organization (I'm

the secretary and editor of the newsletter). I'd missed the last

meeting because of a bad flare when I was trying to get off

prednisone, and generally I haven't been performing my " duties " very

well since I got Still's a year ago. A member of the board

said, " Good to have you back. I saw you raking your lawn a few weeks

ago, so I assume you're back to normal! " How do I explain to other

people, without sounding insane, that on Monday I might rake the

lawn, chop wood, swim at the Y, and fold four loads of laundry, but

on Tuesday I might not be able to hold a pen in my hand or zipper my

own pants? Or that the reason I look so " sunkissed and healthy " is

that I've got Still's rash all over my arms, chest, and face? Ah,

the perversity of this disease never ceases to thrill me.

Anyway, didn't mean to babble. Welcome aboard!

in Maine

>

> Hello, My name is Burr Strader. I am a new member, well I joined a

> few weeks ago but have been quiet to see what goes on. I have a

very

> interesting and long story of my JRA Stills onset and repercutions

but

> was not sure if this is where I go ahead and write it. I need help

> getting though this. I have my family which is very supportive but

I

> feel that I am becoming a burden to them. And I literally have no

> friends. Maybe I can make some here. My emails are

> chefburr@... or chefburrstrader@... . Or do I just keep

> going through this? Who do I talk to? I already see a

phsyciatrist

> and therapist, but how much can they help when they really don't

> understand what is going on and what my body is putting me

through? I

> hope to hear from somebody. Thank You.

> Burr

>

> " Oh my creator! What is the good of the strongest heart, in a body

> that is falling apart? A serious Flaw, I hope you know that. "

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Burr my name is Sharon you are in the right place! Please sound

off as much as you need . There are some wonderful people here. I am

33 and have had Stills since I was 11. I was in remission for a while

and it hit me hard again at 30. I have had RA straight thru since I

was 11. We are here to listen to anything you need to talk about.

What is your story?

Love , Your new friend Sharon xxoo

> Hello, My name is Burr Strader. I am a new member, well I joined a

> few weeks ago but have been quiet to see what goes on. I have a very

> interesting and long story of my JRA Stills onset and repercutions but

> was not sure if this is where I go ahead and write it. I need help

> getting though this. I have my family which is very supportive but I

> feel that I am becoming a burden to them. And I literally have no

> friends. Maybe I can make some here. My emails are

> chefburr@... or chefburrstrader@... . Or do I just keep

> going through this? Who do I talk to? I already see a phsyciatrist

> and therapist, but how much can they help when they really don't

> understand what is going on and what my body is putting me through? I

> hope to hear from somebody. Thank You.

> Burr

>

> " Oh my creator! What is the good of the strongest heart, in a body

> that is falling apart? A serious Flaw, I hope you know that. "

>

>

>

>

>

>

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> or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other

> health care professionals. The International Still's Disease

> Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional

> medical services. You should consult your physician on specific

> medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or

> medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation

> makes no representations or warranties with respect to any

> treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any

> person following the information offered or provided within this

> support form.

>

> ion by any person following the information offered or provided

> within this support form.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and Welcome to our group, Burr:

You are doing just fine. This is where we all write.

Please write us your story so we can have a better understanding and

it's a great way to get to know something about you.

I am from Oregon. I have been battling this off and on since early

childhood with a diagnosis at 12 yrs. old. I achieved a remission that last

close to 15 yrs. with little signs of this dragon working in the background.

After the births of my two kids, the madness was unleashed and so far no

remission is in sight. It's been active for over 3 yrs. now.

I understand your statement about no friends. It's so hard to keep

friendships when you are so sick physically and mentally from this DD that

you just don't have the energy to keep playing the game of cultivating

friendships. One Psychologist has diagnosed me as having antisocial

disorders--this is a person who spent 5 mins. with me and who knows nothing

about me or what I think or feel. I have found the best friend I have is

through a relationship of prayer to my creator. I do not mean to sound

preachy or offend anyone by the mention of God. I respect the fact we all

have different faiths and views of the higher Power.- And the relationship I

share with my husband. He is my best friend in human form. LOL. I feel

really blessed to have two great friendships in my life. But outside this,

it is difficult to keep friendships going when you are so sick unless one of

the friends is someone who shares your experience with Still's. And You have

came to the right place to find understanding, caring and friendship.

I do find myself withdrawing from people when I am battling this DD

inwardly. I guess it's because I know how others don't want to hear about

illness or about the battle we fight. So, if this is considered antisocial

behavior then I guess I am. LOL.

Sorry for the rambling but it may give you some insight on the person I am?

Or not. LOL.

Again, welcome to the group. You are not friendless anymore. You have all of

us. *big grin*

, Oregon

>

> Hello, My name is Burr Strader. I am a new member, well I joined a

> few weeks ago but have been quiet to see what goes on. I have a very

> interesting and long story of my JRA Stills onset

> Burr

>

> " Oh my creator! What is the good of the strongest heart, in a body

> that is falling apart? A serious Flaw, I hope you know that. "

>

>

>

--

SPEEDY :-)

Meds:

MTX 15 mg; Prednisone 5mg; Leucovorin 5 mg; Armour Thyroid 60 mg

Supporters:

MSM; DHEA 25 mg; Omega3 fish oil 8 daily; Vit. C; Vit. D; B-Complex; Vit

B-12;

Lithium Ortate; Osteo Comlex; Glucosamine & Chondroitin; and Essential

Minerals, AND cALCIUM 1500 mg

" Love endures all things. "

[Guest guest]

I would be really interested

to hear from anyone who had similar issues with cooked milk products, yet

successfully tried raw dairy.

My daughter developed a severe allergy to industrial dairy as a toddler,

but has been happily consuming raw for three years. Tuesday we can get

Organic Pastures milk again; the poor child has been milkless for over

two weeks and is sorely missing it!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Canfield

Christian liberty should never be exercised at the expense of a Christian

testimony. ~ Chappell

" Be not deceived, God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man

soweth, that shall he also reap. " Galatians 6:7

[Guest guest]

Hi , I'm ,, My husband Mark and I live in Northeast Pa,. as well,,Welcome to the group !

We raise and manage a small herd of dairy goats.. We also do some showing,,, Mostly Sables and Saanens.. Nice to have you here,,,,

[Guest guest]

It is important to find the rules for Alberta itself. In some provinces it is accepted to have cow share, BC, for example. Then go from there. There is a chapter in AB, or at least there used to be, so work with the leader.

Debbie ChikouskyManitoba, Canadagdchik@...

New Member

Hello everyone! Thank you for allowing me access to your group. I am very interested in learning more about raw dairy. I am 48 years old living in Calgary Alberta. Canada has a very strict no raw dairy policy, and I am at a loss how to go about being able to get it. Although I don't really have any health complaints anymore ( I did for a while and switched to organic foods and eating more for my body type ), I would still love to have the benefits that raw milk seems to provide. I would love to find a source near here for my 10 month old granddaughter - we do get her organic milk but apparently that's just as bad as the normal stuff. I joined the Weston Price Foundation recently and they have great information, but nothing for us poor Canadians. I also subscribe to mercola.com, another wonderful site for good health tips. Is there such a thing as powdered raw milk? And would that still be illegal in Canada? I am hoping there are some people within this group who would know more about this, I would be so happy to hear from you! My yahoo adress is donnauponna ( I know... pretty lame ), and I hope someone can give me some pointers.

Thanks again,

Donna

[Guest guest]

Hi, Thanks for getting back to me. I have been in touch with the chapter leader, she doesn't know of anywhere in Alberta for raw milk either. I have been online trying to find out but with no luck. I have called the Alberta Department of Agriculture and they didn't know. When we lived in BC we raised goats and drank their milk, and when we were on Cortez Island there was a little farm that sold raw milk, but that was over 25 years ago. I can still taste it though! Maybe this is just another good reason to move back to BC. I will keep trying though, and if anyone has any ideas where to search, please let me know! Donna

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[Guest guest]

Hi Welcome you must be so excited and nervous about now. Ive been banded

for

about17 months now and ive lost 40 kilos so far it is a hard but a life changing

decision

Doorsxxxx

>

> Hi Everyone ... I am being banded on 12th September by Dr Talbot at Ashield

Private

> Hospital. Spending all my spare time reading everything I can ... I live

alone so I want to

> make sure that I have covered all bases to make recovery as smooth as

possible.

>

> Very nervous. I weigh 98.5kgs at the moment and have sat aroundt this weight

for a

couple

> of years (been struggle to stop it going higher and I am sure that it would go

up and up if I

> did not battle with it) .... My BMI is 40 and they say that my ideal weight is

between 52 &

> 60kgs .... so this is the start of getting and staying there.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Welcome you must be so excited and nervous about now. Ive been banded

for

about17 months now and ive lost 40 kilos so far it is a hard but a life changing

decision

Doorsxxxx

>

> Hi Everyone ... I am being banded on 12th September by Dr Talbot at Ashield

Private

> Hospital. Spending all my spare time reading everything I can ... I live

alone so I want to

> make sure that I have covered all bases to make recovery as smooth as

possible.

>

> Very nervous. I weigh 98.5kgs at the moment and have sat aroundt this weight

for a

couple

> of years (been struggle to stop it going higher and I am sure that it would go

up and up if I

> did not battle with it) .... My BMI is 40 and they say that my ideal weight is

between 52 &

> 60kgs .... so this is the start of getting and staying there.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Congratulations to make the big decision. I have just done the same

and I'm having my op on 27th August by Dr at The Hills

Private. Can't wait and am very excited about having it done.

Welcome to SydBand.

Cheers,

>

> Hi Everyone ... I am being banded on 12th September by Dr Talbot

at Ashield Private

> Hospital. Spending all my spare time reading everything I can ...

I live alone so I want to

> make sure that I have covered all bases to make recovery as smooth

as possible.

>

> Very nervous. I weigh 98.5kgs at the moment and have sat aroundt

this weight for a couple

> of years (been struggle to stop it going higher and I am sure that

it would go up and up if I

> did not battle with it) .... My BMI is 40 and they say that my

ideal weight is between 52 &

> 60kgs .... so this is the start of getting and staying there.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Congratulations to make the big decision. I have just done the same

and I'm having my op on 27th August by Dr at The Hills

Private. Can't wait and am very excited about having it done.

Welcome to SydBand.

Cheers,

>

> Hi Everyone ... I am being banded on 12th September by Dr Talbot

at Ashield Private

> Hospital. Spending all my spare time reading everything I can ...

I live alone so I want to

> make sure that I have covered all bases to make recovery as smooth

as possible.

>

> Very nervous. I weigh 98.5kgs at the moment and have sat aroundt

this weight for a couple

> of years (been struggle to stop it going higher and I am sure that

it would go up and up if I

> did not battle with it) .... My BMI is 40 and they say that my

ideal weight is between 52 &

> 60kgs .... so this is the start of getting and staying there.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi there Jacki...

Welcome to Sydband, we are very happy to have you join us. Not sure if I am a good role model... but I have been banded about 18 months.

There are quite a few of the gang who live out your way, so keep in touch and they will touch base with you before long. We are a very social lot, usually our social outings revolve around food and eating out. We tend to do this because it is social, and it gives us a chance to sit around a table and talk. We have a polls section where you can go to on the home page and have a look at what is happening. There are also a few outings that involve walking and then of course the inevitable coffee and more chatting after the walk.

Look forward to getting to know you.

Mel

>> > Hello to all,> > Just joined the group this evening, never been in a group before so i do> hope its okay to introduce myself [X-(] ...> > My name is Jackie and i live in Penrith NSW. I have had my band on for> nearly 4 months now and have lost 16kgs to date. I have had some trouble> however eating and my dr said to join this group for fresh ideas from> the people who know and live the life. So i do hope that i can get some> ideas for a better eating plan than i have at present..> > Thanking you> > Jacki []>