New Here

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Yes we cant change overnight Hun

and these are huge changes

remember we have all been through this too

had the same feelings n thoughts n emotions

often still have them

we do understand so dont give up

and be kind to urself

hugs Leeanne

-- New here

> > >

> > > Hi guys, I'm . I've been "ghosting" for a while as I gather

> > information

> > > I 'm not banded yet, but looking into it. Can't get it done until March

> 09

> > > due to insurance anyway.

> > >

> > > I'm feeling pretty low at the moment. I went to my first info night last

> > > week at North Shore Private. Wasn't sure if I'd be a candidate, but

>

> > > the clinical nurse said I should be. That was the good news. Bad news is

> I

> > > bought a new set of scales today, and I'm 100.1kg. I'm pretty sure it's

> > the

> > > heaviest I've been. And I'm only 20 years old.

> > >

> > > I've tried so many ways to lose weight before and failed. I don't want

> to

> > > get fatter before I have surgery because it's just going to be further

> to

> > > come back. Not sure what I should do. I'm lacking motivation and

> > confidence

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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

> > >

> > > PLEASE NOTE: If you experience any problems with any surgeons, doctors

> or

> > > other health professionals and their Code Of Conduct at any stage of

> your

> > > band journey, the arena you need to discuss this will be within the

> > privacy

> > > of their surgery or rooms, with them not us.

> > >

> > > This is not a forum to air any grievances or defame a professional

> > persons'

> > > reputation in any way, even if they have upset you immensely. Some

> Doctors

> > > are members of this group and may well read what you have said about

> them,

> > > and anything defamatory you say could lead to legal action being taken

> > > against you by the professional discussed.

> > >

> > > This is also not a forum to defame or slander any member on this site.

> We

> > > are individuals with different opinions and need to respect each other

> and

> > > each other's opinion. This journey is about support for all of us.

> > >

> > >

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I'll try

Anyway, bedtime for me! Night all

> > > >

> > > > Hi and welcome hun

> > > >

> > > > ohhhh hang in there this is a great place for support for bandits and

> > > > pre-bandits

> > > >

> > > > you can come in n vent n there is always someone around

> > > >

> > > > and you know what that 12 mths is going to fly by

> > > > mine did n before i knew it i was done

> > > >

> > > > and good on you for choosing to take control while ur still young

> > > > i think thats fabulous hun

> > > >

> > > > dont be too hard on yourself

> > > >

> > > > hugs Leeanne

> > > >

> > > > -- New here

> > > >

> > > > Hi guys, I'm . I've been " ghosting " for a while as I gather

> > > information

> > > > I 'm not banded yet, but looking into it. Can't get it done until

> March

> > 09

> > > > due to insurance anyway.

> > > >

> > > > I'm feeling pretty low at the moment. I went to my first info night

> last

> > > > week at North Shore Private. Wasn't sure if I'd be a candidate, but

> >

> > > > the clinical nurse said I should be. That was the good news. Bad news

> is

> > I

> > > > bought a new set of scales today, and I'm 100.1kg. I'm pretty sure it

> s

> > > the

> > > > heaviest I've been. And I'm only 20 years old.

> > > >

> > > > I've tried so many ways to lose weight before and failed. I don't want

> > to

> > > > get fatter before I have surgery because it's just going to be further

> > to

> > > > come back. Not sure what I should do. I'm lacking motivation and

> > > confidence

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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

> > > >

> > > > PLEASE NOTE: If you experience any problems with any surgeons, doctors

> > or

> > > > other health professionals and their Code Of Conduct at any stage of

> > your

> > > > band journey, the arena you need to discuss this will be within the

> > > privacy

> > > > of their surgery or rooms, with them not us.

> > > >

> > > > This is not a forum to air any grievances or defame a professional

> > > persons'

> > > > reputation in any way, even if they have upset you immensely. Some

> > Doctors

> > > > are members of this group and may well read what you have said about

> > them,

> > > > and anything defamatory you say could lead to legal action being taken

> > > > against you by the professional discussed.

> > > >

> > > > This is also not a forum to defame or slander any member on this site.

> > We

> > > > are individuals with different opinions and need to respect each other

> > and

> > > > each other's opinion. This journey is about support for all of us.

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi , I'm M (there's heaps of s LOL)I too am a bandit in waiting, I have only just signed up for insurance this month so i have to wait till next year I'm 21 and over 130kg's both knees have degen. osteo athritis right worse than left. I too have tried every diet and this is my last chance to lose weight. Any way enough about me.BEWARE of everyone here we love giving support and when you are part of the group you are also part of the ribbing (all in fun ) if you have any questions just ask everyone will give you hints and tips Hope to see you around the board M New here

Hi guys, I'm . I've been "ghosting" for a while as I gather information. I 'm not banded yet, but looking into it. Can't get it done until March 09 due to insurance anyway.

I'm feeling pretty low at the moment. I went to my first info night last week at North Shore Private. Wasn't sure if I'd be a candidate, but the clinical nurse said I should be. That was the good news. Bad news is I bought a new set of scales today, and I'm 100.1kg. I'm pretty sure it's the heaviest I've been. And I'm only 20 years old.

I've tried so many ways to lose weight before and failed. I don't want to get fatter before I have surgery because it's just going to be further to come back. Not sure what I should do. I'm lacking motivation and confidence.

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Hi ,

I was 105 Kgs when I had my op, and I'm only just 5ft (if I stand very still) I had my op a little over 2 years ago and WOW how my life has changed. I'm now 67Kg,. hang in there, by the time you finish your research, collect some recipes, do some experimental cooking, a year will be up and you'll be on your way!

Fi

New here> >> > Hi guys, I'm . I've been "ghosting" for a while as I gather> information> > I 'm not banded yet, but looking into it. Can't get it done until March> 09> > due to insurance anyway.> >> > I'm feeling pretty low at the moment. I went to my first info night last> > week at North Shore Private. Wasn't sure if I'd be a candidate, but > > the clinical nurse said I should be. That was the good news. Bad news is I> > bought a new set of scales today, and I'm 100.1kg. I'm pretty sure it's> the> > heaviest I've been. And I'm only 20 years old.> >> > I've tried so many ways to lose weight before and failed. I don't want to> > get fatter before I have surgery because it's just going to be further to> > come back. Not sure what I should do. I'm lacking motivation and> confidence> >> >> > > >> >> > ------------------------------------> >> > PLEASE NOTE: If you experience any problems with any surgeons, doctors or> > other health professionals and their Code Of Conduct at any stage of your> > band journey, the arena you need to discuss this will be within the> privacy> > of their surgery or rooms, with them not us.> >> > This is not a forum to air any grievances or defame a professional persons> > > reputation in any way, even if they have upset you immensely. Some Doctors> > are members of this group and may well read what you have said about them,> > and anything defamatory you say could lead to legal action being taken> > against you by the professional discussed.> >> > This is also not a forum to defame or slander any member on this site. We> > are individuals with different opinions and need to respect each other and> > each other's opinion. This journey is about support for all of us.> >> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm Kate. I was 35 years old and 170kg when I decided to get banded.

(Was banded Dec 07 - and lost 25kg so far - some of it before the

surgery). Like you, I had to wait out the 12 month insurance period.

I used the 12 months to focus on getting " fit " for my surgery. I

started at Curves and have since moved on to a regular gym.

I couldn't get the diet thing happening before the band (although I

did give up Coke). But exercise was a routine I could start that has

made an enormous improvement to how I feel (physically and

emotionally).

Just a suggestion for what it's worth...I know not everyone likes to

exercise. I certainly didn't in the beginning. Now it's not so bad -

it even has it's enjoyable moments. I've just bought a bike!! I

haven't been on one since I was about 14 - I'm having heaps of fun!

Kate.

[Guest guest]

I live in Waterloo, near Redfern, so not the safest of places to go

for walks. And I want to ride a baike, it's just.. I was never shown

how. I don't know how to ride a bike..

>

> Hi ,

>

> I'm Kate. I was 35 years old and 170kg when I decided to get

banded.

> (Was banded Dec 07 - and lost 25kg so far - some of it before the

> surgery). Like you, I had to wait out the 12 month insurance

period.

> I used the 12 months to focus on getting " fit " for my surgery. I

> started at Curves and have since moved on to a regular gym.

>

> I couldn't get the diet thing happening before the band (although I

> did give up Coke). But exercise was a routine I could start that

has

> made an enormous improvement to how I feel (physically and

> emotionally).

>

> Just a suggestion for what it's worth...I know not everyone likes

to

> exercise. I certainly didn't in the beginning. Now it's not so

bad -

> it even has it's enjoyable moments. I've just bought a bike!! I

> haven't been on one since I was about 14 - I'm having heaps of fun!

>

> Kate.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You gave me a giggle. Yes I am a menace on the bike still - very much

on my L plates....but then they say " it's like riding a bike " .

If you really are interested in cycling, Bicycle NSW runs a program

called Gear Up Girl and they actually have workshops that teach women

how to ride. There is one in July by the bike riding skills session

is already full. You could keep an eye on their site though.

bicyclensw.org.au

Kate

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kate, I'm checking out their website now

>

> Hi ,

>

> You gave me a giggle. Yes I am a menace on the bike still - very

much

> on my L plates....but then they say " it's like riding a bike " .

>

> If you really are interested in cycling, Bicycle NSW runs a program

> called Gear Up Girl and they actually have workshops that teach women

> how to ride. There is one in July by the bike riding skills session

> is already full. You could keep an eye on their site though.

> bicyclensw.org.au

>

> Kate

>

[Guest guest]

Lurking, your funny, Glad your here . Sounds like maybe the alcohol kept things calm? Not really sure on that one. No one in my family has a history of asthma or COPD, I smoked between the ages of 16-19 but that was it. Seems like everything set's me off these days.

Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:42 AMTo: asthma Subject: New Here

Hi All,

I’ve been lurking for awhile, and thank you for all the great info.

I was diagnosed with asthma in Nov. 2007 at the age of 46. No one in my family has asthma or any other respiratory illness. No allergies, no emphysema that was not related to smoking, no COPD, nothing. I used to smoke, but quit years ago. I’ve had chest x-rays, spirometers, and a PFT done. My pulmonologist Rx’d Advair 100/50 BID and Ventolin when needed, usually before going to my dance classes. I also volunteer at a local animal shelter so I need to take the inhaler at least once while I’m there since the work is quite strenuous. Housework also kicks off an attack.

Here’s the dilemma, I never have an attack while out with friends laughing, acting crazy. In fact, I just went to my best friend’s daughter’s Bat Mitzvah and danced the night away – no asthma attack. Nothing. Not a wheeze. Not a chest pain (a common complaint). Not a lost voice (also common with me). Yes, alcohol is involved in these situations. I did not need my inhaler once.

Mind you, I’m not complaining, but from what I’ve been reading, this does seem a little out of the ordinary. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I am going to my doc today and will bounce this off of him, but I would also like to hear what you think.

Thank you,

susansteinoptonline (DOT) net

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[Guest guest]

Well, if that’s the case, I’m

going out right now and getting some vodka ; ) But can you imagine, the cure

for asthma is alcohol! What a medical coup. To heck with the HMO’s,

they’ll come groveling to us to use their products. That ought to

drop the price of inhalers!

Just kidding, folks. I would NEVER

endorse this course of action. I am still perplexed by my dilemma.

Thank you Terry for the response.

susanstein@...

From:

asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Terry

Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:49

AM

To: asthma

Subject: RE: New Here

Lurking, your funny,

Glad your here . Sounds like maybe the alcohol kept things calm? Not

really sure on that one. No one in my family has a history of asthma or COPD, I

smoked between the ages of 16-19 but that was it. Seems like everything set's

me off these days.

Terry

I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He

didn't trust me so much. ~Mother

Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program

Established August of 1992

From:

asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:42

AM

To: asthma

Subject: New Here

Hi All,

I’ve been lurking for awhile, and thank you for all

the great info.

I was diagnosed with asthma in Nov. 2007 at the age of 46.

No one in my family has asthma or any other respiratory illness. No allergies,

no emphysema that was not related to smoking, no COPD, nothing. I used to

smoke, but quit years ago. I’ve had chest x-rays, spirometers, and

a PFT done. My pulmonologist Rx’d Advair 100/50 BID and Ventolin

when needed, usually before going to my dance classes. I also volunteer at a

local animal shelter so I need to take the inhaler at least once while I’m

there since the work is quite strenuous. Housework also kicks off an

attack.

Here’s the dilemma, I never have an attack while out

with friends laughing, acting crazy. In fact, I just went to my best

friend’s daughter’s Bat Mitzvah and danced the night away –

no asthma attack. Nothing. Not a wheeze. Not a chest pain (a common

complaint). Not a lost voice (also common with me). Yes, alcohol is

involved in these situations. I did not need my inhaler once.

Mind you, I’m not complaining, but from what

I’ve been reading, this does seem a little out of the ordinary. Any

input would be greatly appreciated. I am going to my doc today and will bounce

this off of him, but I would also like to hear what you think.

Thank you,

susansteinoptonline (DOT) net

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Your welcome

Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:03 AMTo: asthma Subject: RE: New Here

Well, if that’s the case, I’m going out right now and getting some vodka ; ) But can you imagine, the cure for asthma is alcohol! What a medical coup. To heck with the HMO’s, they’ll come groveling to us to use their products. That ought to drop the price of inhalers!

Just kidding, folks. I would NEVER endorse this course of action. I am still perplexed by my dilemma. Thank you Terry for the response.

susansteinoptonline (DOT) net

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Terry Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:49 AMTo: asthma Subject: RE: New Here

Lurking, your funny, Glad your here . Sounds like maybe the alcohol kept things calm? Not really sure on that one. No one in my family has a history of asthma or COPD, I smoked between the ages of 16-19 but that was it. Seems like everything set's me off these days.

Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:42 AMTo: asthma Subject: New Here

Hi All,

I’ve been lurking for awhile, and thank you for all the great info.

I was diagnosed with asthma in Nov. 2007 at the age of 46. No one in my family has asthma or any other respiratory illness. No allergies, no emphysema that was not related to smoking, no COPD, nothing. I used to smoke, but quit years ago. I’ve had chest x-rays, spirometers, and a PFT done. My pulmonologist Rx’d Advair 100/50 BID and Ventolin when needed, usually before going to my dance classes. I also volunteer at a local animal shelter so I need to take the inhaler at least once while I’m there since the work is quite strenuous. Housework also kicks off an attack.

Here’s the dilemma, I never have an attack while out with friends laughing, acting crazy. In fact, I just went to my best friend’s daughter’s Bat Mitzvah and danced the night away – no asthma attack. Nothing. Not a wheeze. Not a chest pain (a common complaint). Not a lost voice (also common with me). Yes, alcohol is involved in these situations. I did not need my inhaler once.

Mind you, I’m not complaining, but from what I’ve been reading, this does seem a little out of the ordinary. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I am going to my doc today and will bounce this off of him, but I would also like to hear what you think.

Thank you,

susansteinoptonline (DOT) net

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Hi ,

I never have attacks while laughing, crying, etc. either. Asthma shows

itself in different ways in all of us, so you can have asthma without

necessarily having an attack from those things. Many people with asthma

do react when laughing, crying, or lots of emotion. I react to all the

things I'm allergic to(long list), exercise, cold air, smoke, and

perfumes/some chemicals. Our bodies are all different. It makes asthma

VERY confusing sometimes, since we all have our individual triggers.

And it can show up in different ways too-some cough, some wheeze, some

do both, some only have chest tightness.

Housework gives me attacks too, which my dear hubby at first jokingly

attributed to my lack of desire to do housework! But it turned out to

actually be a severe dust allergy Now we joke that he must have a

dust allergy too, since he doesn't like to do it either!! In fact, the

whole family jokingly claims to also have dust allergies, since none of

us enjoy it. I now do my part wearing one of those goofy looking dust

masks. Free entertainment for the kids!

>

> Hi All,

>

>

>

> I've been lurking for awhile, and thank you for all the great info.

>

>

>

> I was diagnosed with asthma in Nov. 2007 at the age of 46. No one in

my

> family has asthma or any other respiratory illness. No allergies, no

> emphysema that was not related to smoking, no COPD, nothing. I used to

> smoke, but quit years ago. I've had chest x-rays, spirometers, and a

PFT

> done. My pulmonologist Rx'd Advair 100/50 BID and Ventolin when

needed,

> usually before going to my dance classes. I also volunteer at a local

animal

> shelter so I need to take the inhaler at least once while I'm there

since

> the work is quite strenuous. Housework also kicks off an attack.

>

>

>

> Here's the dilemma, I never have an attack while out with friends

laughing,

> acting crazy. In fact, I just went to my best friend's daughter's Bat

> Mitzvah and danced the night away - no asthma attack. Nothing. Not a

> wheeze. Not a chest pain (a common complaint). Not a lost voice (also

> common with me). Yes, alcohol is involved in these situations. I did

not

> need my inhaler once.

>

>

>

> Mind you, I'm not complaining, but from what I've been reading, this

does

> seem a little out of the ordinary. Any input would be greatly

appreciated.

> I am going to my doc today and will bounce this off of him, but I

would also

> like to hear what you think.

>

>

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

>

> susanstein@...

>

>

>

> _____

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , I think I have the "dust allergy," too. LOL I HATE housework. I too have to use a dust mask while cleaning. My asthma does pretty well with Mr. Clean and lysol but don't get pine anything any where near me. I also have to be careful about laundry detergent scents and use scent free dryer sheets. wrote: Hi ,I never have attacks while laughing, crying, etc. either. Asthma showsitself in different ways in all of us, so you can have

asthma withoutnecessarily having an attack from those things. Many people with asthmado react when laughing, crying, or lots of emotion. I react to all thethings I'm allergic to(long list), exercise, cold air, smoke, andperfumes/some chemicals. Our bodies are all different. It makes asthmaVERY confusing sometimes, since we all have our individual triggers. And it can show up in different ways too-some cough, some wheeze, somedo both, some only have chest tightness.Housework gives me attacks too, which my dear hubby at first jokinglyattributed to my lack of desire to do housework! But it turned out toactually be a severe dust allergy Now we joke that he must have adust allergy too, since he doesn't like to do it either!! In fact, thewhole family jokingly claims to also have dust allergies, since none ofus enjoy it. I now do my part wearing one of those goofy looking dustmasks. Free entertainment for the

kids!>> Hi All,>>>> I've been lurking for awhile, and thank you for all the great info.>>>> I was diagnosed with asthma in Nov. 2007 at the age of 46. No one inmy> family has asthma or any other respiratory illness. No allergies, no> emphysema that was not related to smoking, no COPD, nothing. I used to> smoke, but quit years ago. I've had chest x-rays, spirometers, and aPFT> done. My pulmonologist Rx'd Advair 100/50 BID and Ventolin whenneeded,> usually before going to my dance classes. I also volunteer at a localanimal> shelter so I need to take the inhaler at least once while I'm theresince> the work is quite strenuous. Housework also kicks off an attack.>>>> Here's

the dilemma, I never have an attack while out with friendslaughing,> acting crazy. In fact, I just went to my best friend's daughter's Bat> Mitzvah and danced the night away - no asthma attack. Nothing. Not a> wheeze. Not a chest pain (a common complaint). Not a lost voice (also> common with me). Yes, alcohol is involved in these situations. I didnot> need my inhaler once.>>>> Mind you, I'm not complaining, but from what I've been reading, thisdoes> seem a little out of the ordinary. Any input would be greatlyappreciated.> I am going to my doc today and will bounce this off of him, but Iwould also> like to hear what you think.>>>> Thank you,>>>> >> susanstein@...>>>> _____>God bless you!

[Guest guest]

I know how that goes! I couldnt even clean without having asthma attacks! Dust, household cleaners, bleach, laundry detergents etc. all got to me! I did TONS of research on this and found that these cleaners have chemicals in them that can aggrevate asthmatics and be toxic to children! I now use all Melaleuca products that are all natural and nontoxic and my asthma has improved TONS! I can now clean my own home without attacks!

CAROL CARUSO http://www.carolcaruso.fourpointmoms.com/FAQs.cpo

http://www.carolcaruso.fourpointwellness.com/

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/324801_cleaning24.html

ladyvamp5489@...

Re: Re: New Here

Hi ,

I think I have the "dust allergy," too. LOL I HATE housework. I too have to use a dust mask while cleaning. My asthma does pretty well with Mr. Clean and lysol but don't get pine anything any where near me. I also have to be careful about laundry detergent scents and use scent free dryer sheets.

<mshutts@.... com> wrote:

Hi ,I never have attacks while laughing, crying, etc. either. Asthma showsitself in different ways in all of us, so you can have asthma withoutnecessarily having an attack from those things. Many people with asthmado react when laughing, crying, or lots of emotion. I react to all thethings I'm allergic to(long list), exercise, cold air, smoke, andperfumes/some chemicals. Our bodies are all different. It makes asthmaVERY confusing sometimes, since we all have our individual triggers. And it can show up in different ways too-some cough, some wheeze, somedo both, some only have chest tightness.Housework gives me attacks too, which my dear hubby at first jokinglyattributed to my lack of desire to do housework! But it turned out toactually be a severe dust allergy Now we joke that he must have adust allergy too, since he doesn't like to do it either!! In fact, thewhole family

jokingly claims to also have dust allergies, since none ofus enjoy it. I now do my part wearing one of those goofy looking dustmasks. Free entertainment for the kids!>> Hi All,>>>> I've been lurking for awhile, and thank you for all the great info.>>>> I was diagnosed with asthma in Nov. 2007 at the age of 46. No one inmy> family has asthma or any other respiratory illness. No allergies, no> emphysema that was not related to smoking, no COPD, nothing. I used to> smoke, but quit years ago. I've had chest x-rays, spirometers, and aPFT> done. My pulmonologist Rx'd Advair 100/50 BID and Ventolin whenneeded,> usually before going to my

dance classes. I also volunteer at a localanimal> shelter so I need to take the inhaler at least once while I'm theresince> the work is quite strenuous. Housework also kicks off an attack.>>>> Here's the dilemma, I never have an attack while out with friendslaughing,> acting crazy. In fact, I just went to my best friend's daughter's Bat> Mitzvah and danced the night away - no asthma attack. Nothing. Not a> wheeze. Not a chest pain (a common complaint). Not a lost voice (also> common with me). Yes, alcohol is involved in these situations. I didnot> need my inhaler once.>>>> Mind you, I'm not complaining, but from what I've been reading, thisdoes> seem a little out of the ordinary. Any input would be greatlyappreciated.> I am going to my doc today and will bounce this off of him, but Iwould also> like to

hear what you think.>>>> Thank you,>>>> >> susanstein@. ..>>>> _____>God bless you!

[Guest guest]

Geesh , are you my twin? I am nodding my head to everything your saying LOL!

Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Bill and CanterSent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 7:18 PMTo: asthma Subject: Re: Re: New Here

Hi ,

I think I have the "dust allergy," too. LOL I HATE housework. I too have to use a dust mask while cleaning. My asthma does pretty well with Mr. Clean and lysol but don't get pine anything any where near me. I also have to be careful about laundry detergent scents and use scent free dryer sheets.

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Hi ,I never have attacks while laughing, crying, etc. either. Asthma showsitself in different ways in all of us, so you can have asthma withoutnecessarily having an attack from those things. Many people with asthmado react when laughing, crying, or lots of emotion. I react to all thethings I'm allergic to(long list), exercise, cold air, smoke, andperfumes/some chemicals. Our bodies are all different. It makes asthmaVERY confusing sometimes, since we all have our individual triggers. And it can show up in different ways too-some cough, some wheeze, somedo both, some only have chest tightness.Housework gives me attacks too, which my dear hubby at first jokinglyattributed to my lack of desire to do housework! But it turned out toactually be a severe dust allergy Now we joke that he must have adust allergy too, since he doesn't like to do it either!! In fact, thewhole family jokingly claims to also have dust allergies, since none ofus enjoy it. I now do my part wearing one of those goofy looking dustmasks. Free entertainment for the kids!>> Hi All,>>>> I've been lurking for awhile, and thank you for all the great info.>>>> I was diagnosed with asthma in Nov. 2007 at the age of 46. No one inmy> family has asthma or any other respiratory illness. No allergies, no> emphysema that was not related to smoking, no COPD, nothing. I used to> smoke, but quit years ago. I've had chest x-rays, spirometers, and aPFT> done. My pulmonologist Rx'd Advair 100/50 BID and Ventolin whenneeded,> usually before going to my dance classes. I also volunteer at a localanimal> shelter so I need to take the inhaler at least once while I'm theresince> the work is quite strenuous. Housework also kicks off an attack.>>>> Here's the dilemma, I never have an attack while out with friendslaughing,> acting crazy. In fact, I just went to my best friend's daughter's Bat> Mitzvah and danced the night away - no asthma attack. Nothing. Not a> wheeze. Not a chest pain (a common complaint). Not a lost voice (also> common with me). Yes, alcohol is involved in these situations. I didnot> need my inhaler once.>>>> Mind you, I'm not complaining, but from what I've been reading, thisdoes> seem a little out of the ordinary. Any input would be greatlyappreciated.> I am going to my doc today and will bounce this off of him, but Iwould also> like to hear what you think.>>>> Thank you,>>>> >> susanstein@...>>>> _____>God bless you!

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<<And it can show up in different ways too-some cough, some wheeze, some

do both, some only have chest tightness.>> Thaks for that!The only symptom I really have is that my chest feels tight and painful, which led to one of my managers at work not belivign me that I couldn't breathe as I wasn't wheezing. I also don't get afftected by emotion. I don't really know what a lot og my triggers are, since I've only been disgnosed a few months. Not really been exposed to smoke since the smoking ban came in,as I've not been in an enclosed place (even at people's house parties now, the smokers tend to go outside, even when the host is one of them!!), again have not been somewhere where I have been exposed to pets etc. Dust I don't know about, and I am wondering if that might be a prob, as i often feel a bit tight chested at home, but hardly ever clean as I just don't have hte time... Exams finish next Thursday, then my room is getting aa big clean and tidy!Jenn

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Thanks to all who responded.

My husband said it was the “drudgery”

of doing the housework that kicked off the attacks and attributes most of them

to stress. I don’t know. I’ve been trying to figure out what

exactly sets them off. So far no definite answer. I’m just

the type of person who needs “definites” - if you do A you’ll

get B. This asthma is driving me around the bend. Every condition

is so different. And then to get it so late in life when no one else in

your family has it is…..oh I don’t know. I try to laugh it

off, but the truth is, it’s frightening. The thing I love to do

most is dance. I take loads of dance classes – ballet, jazz,

lyrical, modern, etc – and now, since November, asthma has become an

issue. No one can explain why. I did go to my pulmonologist

yesterday and explained all this to him. He can’t figure it

out. He did put me on Accolate. He said it would eventually replace

the Advair and the Ventolin. We’ll see. I pick it up today.

Sorry for the rant. I know a lot of

you have it much worse, and I appreciate you lending and “ear” so

to speak.

Thank you again for those who responded

susanstein@...

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Wow do you have your hands full! Where are you from? I am a mom of a 4-1/2

year old girl, Kaylin, with Autism and an 18 month boy, Nate, so far NT. We

are from a suburb of St. , MN. Welcome to the group!

Angie

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Welcome - this is a great group with lots of good advice.

I've got 12 year old triplets, all autistic- my son lives in a group

home due to extreme aggression

and self-injury, I've got one daughter going into grade 8 who's in a

typical classroom, and one in

a self-contained class. They're all doing great.

Nice to meet you!

Jen

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> Hi! My name is . I have a little girl who is 12 yrs.old. She

> has moderate to sever autism. She is mostly non-verbal, but every now

> and then you can hear words.(especially when she is upset.) I also

> have 3 other children. (son, 21 yrs., son 17 yrs., and son soon to

> be14 yrs.). All have adhd, 17 yr. has tourettes, 13 yr. has odd and

> bipolar.

> look forward to getting to know all of you.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, I'm Debi, mom to 3 girls 11, 8, 5, my 8 yr old has autism.

Debi

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group too! I’m , mom to (22) who is an awesome

caretaker for his sister, and Kaitlyn, who is 19 and has Autism.

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Welcome, I'm Debi, mom to 3 girls 11, 8, 5, my 8 yr old has autism.

Debi

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Welcome to the group too! I’m , mom to (22) who is an awesome

caretaker for his sister, and Kaitlyn, who is 19 and has Autism.

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Welcome, I'm Debi, mom to 3 girls 11, 8, 5, my 8 yr old has autism.

Debi

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Hi Angie,  I live in Ohio.  Nice to meet you. 

Subject: Re: New Here

To: Autism_in_Girls

Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 1:06 PM

Wow do you have your hands full! Where are you from? I am a mom

of a 4-1/2

year old girl, Kaylin, with Autism and an 18 month boy, Nate, so far NT. We

are from a suburb of St. , MN. Welcome to the group!

Angie

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fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050

000000007)

[Guest guest]

Hi Angie,  I live in Ohio.  Nice to meet you. 

Subject: Re: New Here

To: Autism_in_Girls

Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 1:06 PM

Wow do you have your hands full! Where are you from? I am a mom

of a 4-1/2

year old girl, Kaylin, with Autism and an 18 month boy, Nate, so far NT. We

are from a suburb of St. , MN. Welcome to the group!

Angie

************ **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for

fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050

000000007)

[Guest guest]

Hi

I also have a daughter age 12 with autism. She was originally

diagnosed as severe but we've come a long way since then. My DD is

also mostly non-verbal but trying really hard now to talk but when

she's upset I'm pretty sure I don't want to know what she's saying.

LOL - Body language says it all sometimes.

Anyway, this is a really active group with some fantastic people. I

hope you get some answers here and meet a few friends.

>

> Hi!  My name is .  I have a little girl who is 12 yrs.old. 

She has moderate to sever autism. She is mostly non-verbal, but every

now and then you can hear words.(especially when she is upset.)  I

also have 3 other children. (son, 21 yrs.,  son 17 yrs., and son soon

to be14 yrs.).  All have adhd, 17 yr. has tourettes, 13 yr. has odd 

and bipolar.

> look forward to getting to know all of you.

>

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