Guest guest Posted June 22, 1998 Report Share Posted June 22, 1998 In a message dated 98-06-23 00:58:55 EDT, you write: << and over that *I am an addict*. Hard not to think of yourself in another light when you remind yourself constantly. I haven't introduced myself that way since last fall.....It is work for me to not think of myself as an addict, just as it was for me to think of myself that way intitially. It was my identity for a long while, and changing the message takes time. Writing stuff like this helps. >> Just yesterday my husband said to me in a conversation, " your a drug addict " instantly I replied " I'm not an addict, I haven't done drugs in a long time " . It was great to have that roll off my tongue with having to think about it. When I continued to label myself a drug addict and whenever I was in the presence of influential people or people of stature in the community, I could not forget I was a drug addict, therefore feeling less than. Today I feel more a part of my community than ever, and I have enough self-esteem to meet these people face to face, knowing I have something to contribute. I also began my break from 12 step recovery when I returned to school and began meeting people who did not obsess over something they used to do. Discovered a whole new world and it is very exciting to me. Welcome Emy I think you'll find some very friendly people here. Judie:) ---- Read this list on the Web at http://www.FindMail.com/list/12-step-free/ To unsubscribe, email to 12-step-free-unsubscribe@... To subscribe, email to 12-step-free-subscribe@... -- Start a FREE E-Mail List at http://makelist.com ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 1998 Report Share Posted June 23, 1998 In a message dated 98-06-23 16:28:04 EDT, you write: << You know, I think now I would support a moderated group, depending, of course, on the moderator. Has anyone else changed their minds? Kim? Bette? None of it would mean we couldn't still crosspost, or go to other groups and post, plus, they could come to arf also, unless it started to become ridiculous, as it is now. Sincerely, REbecca >> Hi , I talked about this with Ken for a while and he was explaining to me how for some topics of interest there are 2 NGs. One is moderated and the other is not. He said that very often people just crosspost to the both of them and then readers can choose where they care to read. No one is censored from the unmoderated and people do not have to put up with the bullshit on the moderated one. I am really pretty new to all this, but I think this makes pretty good sense. I just needed someone to explain stuff to me. To be honest, the devious part of me loves the idea because I know it will piss a certain someone who is presently gloating right off.<G> So I am in favor of setting up a moderated NG and leaving arf12s unmoderated. I think that Pete had mentioned this, and I just didn't understand what he was talking about at the time. Bette C. ---- Read this list on the Web at http://www.FindMail.com/list/12-step-free/ To unsubscribe, email to 12-step-free-unsubscribe@... To subscribe, email to 12-step-free-subscribe@... -- Start a FREE E-Mail List at http://makelist.com ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2000 Report Share Posted May 2, 2000 Celeste, give me her email address and I will automatically subscribe her myself. Thanks. Poly New member Poly, How do I refer someone to this group? What address so I give them to subscribe? Celeste ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Hi Jody, I just wanted to welcome you to the group. I am so sorry to hear your story. I really do feel for you. I did the same thing took all the hormones had all the tests had the catheder in and nothing worked. They also could not inject the dye into me because I was totally blocked. I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking about you and this is a wonderful group and we will help any way we can. Take Care Love O. Jody Floegel wrote: Hello everyone! My name is Jody and I am a new member to this group. I apologize to Poly as she is going to have the pleasure of hearing my story twice. First of all, I just want to say that I truly feel for all of you as you are going through the same things that I am going through. A lot of the time I feel totally overwhelmed by it all, however I do my best to keep things in perspective (all though it is not easy). I am thirty years old. I had a miscarriage at 10 weeks in December of 1998. I got pregnant again in April of 1999. I spent 6 weeks of that pregnancy on bed rest with placenta previa. At 6 1/2 months I delivered a still born little boy. I have no other children. I had a retained placenta with my delivery and seven hours after I delivered my son the doctors finally did a D & C to remove the placenta. Of course they didn't get all of the placenta so within two days, I was back in the hospital with an infections of my uterine lining. I'm sure this sounds familiar. I had to have a second D & C to remove the tissue that was left in my uterus. In all, I spent 9 days in the hospital on IV antibiotics after I was readmitted. Of course my doctors assured me that the infection would not cause any damage. Anyway, the doctors were never able to find out why I lost the baby. I have since switched doctors and gone through the normal medications for people who don't get their periods. In March I had a HSP which showed scar tissue. In April I had a hysteroscopy and a laparoscopy to remove the scar tissue and see what was there, at which time I was diagnosised with Asherman's. The doctor left a balloon cathedar in for 7 days, put me on 21 days of estrogen and 7 days of progestine and still nothing. I had a repeat HSP in April and the dye could not even enter my uterus as there was some sort of total blockage. I am now in the process of having consults with two new doctors about my options. I know I need a new surgery but the question is who is the best person to do it? How long should the cathedar stay in? Is there a better alternative to the cathedar? Is there a better medication than estrogen to promote the growth of the lining of my uterus after the surgery? Do any of you know the answers to these questions? I live in the New York area. Can any of you recommend a doctor for me to see? Do any of you know of anyone who has successfully overcome this type of problem? Sorry to go on and on. I'm sure you have already been over all of this before. I also forgot to mention that my husband and I are also looking into adoption at this point as I know my chances of conceiving aren't very good. However, I am willing to try whatever it takes to have a chance. Thanks for listening. Good luck to all of you. I'll keep you in my prayers. Also, I would love to help if you can think of a way to make the medical community more aware of this problem. Jody __________________________________________________________________ Get Verizon Online DSL for $39.95 and get 30 days of free service! http://www.bellatlantic.net/promos/p2banet.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Poly, Me again. I have two doctors appointments coming up at the end of this month with two different doctors. I will discuss your information with them and then keep you posted as to what they say. Jody > Poly Spyrou wrote: > > Gwen, Celeste, Jody, > When I went for the scan the other day to this new doctor, we spoke > about ashermans and I told him about what methods are being used > worldwide. He also believes that the use of an IUD has good results > for helping the cavity stay open, but not the one that gives out > hormones. He also mentioned something called glycine which as he > explained to me is like a gel type thing which fills the cavity and is > absorbed slowly into the body and does not cause an infection. This > helps to keep the walls open until they heal and prevents adhesions. > Has anyone else heard of this?? Gwen, perhaps you should ask your > doctor about this too as well as interceed. See what he thinks about > this glycine thing. It sounds interesting, but never heard any other > member mention it. > > Thanks. > > Poly > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2000 Report Share Posted September 25, 2000 Thank you, Gwen! I've been reading all of you guys e-mails and have really been encouraged by the stories and the successes! I am scheduled to have the uterus surgery to remove the scar tissue within the next two weeks. Is it painful? Do I have to stay down at all? Take time off from work? Thanks Pirie New member>>>>> My name is Pirie and I was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas. I>am>> currently living in Boise, Idaho. My birthday is July 15, 1957. I do not>> have any children as of yet! I had a miscarriage this past July 2000. I>> was nine weeks pregnant.>> I had an HSG test last week and it came out positive. I have not had any>> other tests or surgeries since I got this information. My doctor thinksI>> got it from the D & C I recently had in July. I also had mycoplasma which>is>> being treated by antibiotics.>> I have not been pregnant since July. Yes, I am still menstruating. Iwas>> told that I do have scar tissue in the middle portion of my uterus and>> towards the right side and there is a small irregular pocket in the upper>> portion. My tubes are open.>>>> My doctor has advised that I have surgery to remove the scar tissue. Ido>> have plans to have a child. My FSH level was tested this week at 8.8.He>> is also recommending that I increase my progesterone as well as take some>> medication to increase my thyroid as well as my DHEA level. He also said>my>> sodium level is low.>>>> I have recently moved to the Boise area and am meeting with a fertility>dr.>> by the name of Dr. Foulk today. He has all my tests. I am>curious>> as to what he thinks as well.>>>> Thank you Poly for all your input. I would very much like to hear other>> women's experience who have this condition and how they dealt with it!>>>> Sincerely,>>>> Pirie >>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Hi everyone. I was disgnosed with Ashermans just over 3 weeks ago, after a mc on 22/6 and subsequent d & c. I had a hysteroscopy and laporoscopy 2 wks ago, and am on last 3 days of high estrogen ....my ob says that the damage wasn't " as bad as expected " . He wants me to wait until my " hormone levels have stabilised " before ttc again. I had never heard of asherman's before, and would like to ask anyone who has had a similar exp to mine (possibly able to ttc again) to let me know your experiences. Also , sorry to be dumb ... how do I access past mails ? Thanx Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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