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[Guest guest]

Hey B,

I think it's normal not to be hungry for a while. It was exactly five weeks

before I felt real hunger again. And when I did...whoa! It was funny...I

looked down and said to my tummy... " what's that about?! " I know my dad must

have thought I was crazy! It was just odd to feel it after going so long

without feeling it. So don't fret...that's normal. I didn't really feel

full either because like you I ate very little, very slowly. You sound like

you're doing great! Keep it up!

[Guest guest]

hi......

i am so sorry for what your going through......

i don't have any answers for you , but, wanted you to know i am reading and

wondering if anyone will be able to help you......

isn't what this is all about is support......

ya know i do know there is a greiving period without the food in our

lives.....and yes, drugs make me so rummy too that i just don't take

em.....and there is are no magic answers to get through stuff......all ya can

do sometimes is just walk through it all till ya get to the other side........

infact, yesterday our support group was on " emotions " and how to get through

them.....we learn from each other esp during the difficult times......

much love and concern.

ps......have you thought of trying st. johns wort......

just a suggestion......

[Guest guest]

hi......

i am so sorry for what your going through......

i don't have any answers for you , but, wanted you to know i am reading and

wondering if anyone will be able to help you......

isn't what this is all about is support......

ya know i do know there is a greiving period without the food in our

lives.....and yes, drugs make me so rummy too that i just don't take

em.....and there is are no magic answers to get through stuff......all ya can

do sometimes is just walk through it all till ya get to the other side........

infact, yesterday our support group was on " emotions " and how to get through

them.....we learn from each other esp during the difficult times......

much love and concern.

ps......have you thought of trying st. johns wort......

just a suggestion......

[Guest guest]

hi......

i am so sorry for what your going through......

i don't have any answers for you , but, wanted you to know i am reading and

wondering if anyone will be able to help you......

isn't what this is all about is support......

ya know i do know there is a greiving period without the food in our

lives.....and yes, drugs make me so rummy too that i just don't take

em.....and there is are no magic answers to get through stuff......all ya can

do sometimes is just walk through it all till ya get to the other side........

infact, yesterday our support group was on " emotions " and how to get through

them.....we learn from each other esp during the difficult times......

much love and concern.

ps......have you thought of trying st. johns wort......

just a suggestion......

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/5/00 3:29:33 PM Pacific Standard Time,

sharonwozniczka@... writes:

>

This is the first I've seen of your post and I've been online all weekend.

Your message said that you posted to the plastic surgery group...maybe that's

why we didn't see it.

We do sometimes get carried away with the mundane and even frivolous

exchanges, but we also are there to response as best we can when someone has

a problem.

Have you talked to your doc about your reaction to the meds? You need to do

that immediately and not self medicate or regulate meds that take time to

build up blood levels before they take full effect and help the depression.

We all have to battle the emotional changes that arise following weight loss

surgery. Depression is very common following the massive physical and life

changes the weight loss produces. How we deal with people and how they deal

with us...its all different.

This isn't hopeless. You need to see your doc and get to the bottom of the

causes..situational, chemical imbalances, hormonal, etc. Many who have

experienced what you are going through will also respond and may provide some

support for you as you go through all this.

Take care and feel better.

BobA

Biliopancreatic Diversion (A Very Distal RNY) on 10/8/98

220 Pounds Gone Forever, But Not Forgotten!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/5/00 3:29:33 PM Pacific Standard Time,

sharonwozniczka@... writes:

>

This is the first I've seen of your post and I've been online all weekend.

Your message said that you posted to the plastic surgery group...maybe that's

why we didn't see it.

We do sometimes get carried away with the mundane and even frivolous

exchanges, but we also are there to response as best we can when someone has

a problem.

Have you talked to your doc about your reaction to the meds? You need to do

that immediately and not self medicate or regulate meds that take time to

build up blood levels before they take full effect and help the depression.

We all have to battle the emotional changes that arise following weight loss

surgery. Depression is very common following the massive physical and life

changes the weight loss produces. How we deal with people and how they deal

with us...its all different.

This isn't hopeless. You need to see your doc and get to the bottom of the

causes..situational, chemical imbalances, hormonal, etc. Many who have

experienced what you are going through will also respond and may provide some

support for you as you go through all this.

Take care and feel better.

BobA

Biliopancreatic Diversion (A Very Distal RNY) on 10/8/98

220 Pounds Gone Forever, But Not Forgotten!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/5/00 3:29:33 PM Pacific Standard Time,

sharonwozniczka@... writes:

>

This is the first I've seen of your post and I've been online all weekend.

Your message said that you posted to the plastic surgery group...maybe that's

why we didn't see it.

We do sometimes get carried away with the mundane and even frivolous

exchanges, but we also are there to response as best we can when someone has

a problem.

Have you talked to your doc about your reaction to the meds? You need to do

that immediately and not self medicate or regulate meds that take time to

build up blood levels before they take full effect and help the depression.

We all have to battle the emotional changes that arise following weight loss

surgery. Depression is very common following the massive physical and life

changes the weight loss produces. How we deal with people and how they deal

with us...its all different.

This isn't hopeless. You need to see your doc and get to the bottom of the

causes..situational, chemical imbalances, hormonal, etc. Many who have

experienced what you are going through will also respond and may provide some

support for you as you go through all this.

Take care and feel better.

BobA

Biliopancreatic Diversion (A Very Distal RNY) on 10/8/98

220 Pounds Gone Forever, But Not Forgotten!

[Guest guest]

>

> I have posted twice now and I don't get much reaction, all I can read about

are donuts, food wish lists and the dark side....albeit, I'm sure those are

important, but hey guys, I have a problem and was wondering if anyone would help

out

************

This is the first post I've seen from you! Sorry we didn't respond sooner!

www.vitalady.com

[Guest guest]

>

> I have posted twice now and I don't get much reaction, all I can read about

are donuts, food wish lists and the dark side....albeit, I'm sure those are

important, but hey guys, I have a problem and was wondering if anyone would help

out

************

This is the first post I've seen from you! Sorry we didn't respond sooner!

www.vitalady.com

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon!

I know that I am late in responding, but this is the first post from you that I

have read and I do read all of the mail that this list sends to me.

I agree with Bob in that it seems that you are having a bad reaction to the meds

that you are on and need to get it checked out. I am sure that others have

probably suggested the same thing.

Please understand, that we have discussed all types of " serious " subjects here

including gas, constipation, depression, body image, etc. It is only

occasionally that we take a break and have fun. A good balance, I believe, to

all the other topics that are discussed here.

Keep us posted on how you fare with the doctor and the meds. I hope that they

can get it adjusted for you.

Carol

Richmond, VA

[Guest guest]

, I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time. I'm also sorry

that I can't help about the meds. I don't take an antidepressent at

all. Maybe that is why I'm so crazy? huumm?????? Good luck, and I

know you will get an answer because, these people are so smart!!

Lots of Hugs,

> Hi all I am sorry all I haven't been very good lately between the

> surgery and then the doctor changed my antidepressandt and that is

> where my question comes in... they changed me to remeron and now I

> sleep all the time and feel really balh and cold then hot and my

gas

> is really bad, which it usally isn't.. and this is all pretty much

> since I changed the meds so I just wonder if any one else has had

> this drug and the same problems..????

> thanks all hope you are well or at least doing ok I miss you all...

> hugs and kisses

> your pal from Michigan

[Guest guest]

, I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time. I'm also sorry

that I can't help about the meds. I don't take an antidepressent at

all. Maybe that is why I'm so crazy? huumm?????? Good luck, and I

know you will get an answer because, these people are so smart!!

Lots of Hugs,

> Hi all I am sorry all I haven't been very good lately between the

> surgery and then the doctor changed my antidepressandt and that is

> where my question comes in... they changed me to remeron and now I

> sleep all the time and feel really balh and cold then hot and my

gas

> is really bad, which it usally isn't.. and this is all pretty much

> since I changed the meds so I just wonder if any one else has had

> this drug and the same problems..????

> thanks all hope you are well or at least doing ok I miss you all...

> hugs and kisses

> your pal from Michigan

[Guest guest]

, I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time. I'm also sorry

that I can't help about the meds. I don't take an antidepressent at

all. Maybe that is why I'm so crazy? huumm?????? Good luck, and I

know you will get an answer because, these people are so smart!!

Lots of Hugs,

> Hi all I am sorry all I haven't been very good lately between the

> surgery and then the doctor changed my antidepressandt and that is

> where my question comes in... they changed me to remeron and now I

> sleep all the time and feel really balh and cold then hot and my

gas

> is really bad, which it usally isn't.. and this is all pretty much

> since I changed the meds so I just wonder if any one else has had

> this drug and the same problems..????

> thanks all hope you are well or at least doing ok I miss you all...

> hugs and kisses

> your pal from Michigan

[Guest guest]

- what the heck is " sinusitiest " ? If it is, I am guessing, sinus

infections, etc. - yes. Dr. Harbison told me that the higher incident of sinus

infections/ear infections has to do with the, oh shoot, this is why I need to

write everything down! Someone help me!

I think it is the smaller larynyx, smaller mandible, smaller everything - that

makes it harder for proper drainage. Hopefully someone else will respond

better, and I will print out and save their email!!!

[Guest guest]

- what the heck is " sinusitiest " ? If it is, I am guessing, sinus

infections, etc. - yes. Dr. Harbison told me that the higher incident of sinus

infections/ear infections has to do with the, oh shoot, this is why I need to

write everything down! Someone help me!

I think it is the smaller larynyx, smaller mandible, smaller everything - that

makes it harder for proper drainage. Hopefully someone else will respond

better, and I will print out and save their email!!!

[Guest guest]

I'm sure someone will have responded to the sinusitis thing by now, but here

are my two cents worth. Children with RSS are susceptible to any kind of

sinus/ear problems because the eustachian tubes do not drain properly.

These run from the ear to the throat. This is, of course, due to how small

the jaw, throat, etc. are. This is how my pediatrician explained Glenn's

(my son) constant ear/nose/throat problems.

Tonia, mother to Glenn, 19.5 lbs, 18 mths.

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[Guest guest]

I'm sure someone will have responded to the sinusitis thing by now, but here

are my two cents worth. Children with RSS are susceptible to any kind of

sinus/ear problems because the eustachian tubes do not drain properly.

These run from the ear to the throat. This is, of course, due to how small

the jaw, throat, etc. are. This is how my pediatrician explained Glenn's

(my son) constant ear/nose/throat problems.

Tonia, mother to Glenn, 19.5 lbs, 18 mths.

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[Guest guest]

I'm sure someone will have responded to the sinusitis thing by now, but here

are my two cents worth. Children with RSS are susceptible to any kind of

sinus/ear problems because the eustachian tubes do not drain properly.

These run from the ear to the throat. This is, of course, due to how small

the jaw, throat, etc. are. This is how my pediatrician explained Glenn's

(my son) constant ear/nose/throat problems.

Tonia, mother to Glenn, 19.5 lbs, 18 mths.

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/5/01 10:47:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

kschnelten@... writes:

> Anyone have any suggestions? I'm only 26 and have

> nowhere near the problems that everyone here has, but

> I'm trying to figure out how to keep it that way!

>

Hi , you have asked a very difficult question. My search for answers

in this area has led me to the conclusion that the digestive process is an

incredibly complex chemical and mechanical process. The role played by the

pancreas is mostly chemical but again very complex. The delivery of

" chemicals, " enzymes, etc., by the Pancreas is also quite involved and

subject to problems. Also, it seems like the process differs in different

people.

There are many resources within this board and many contributors to help your

quest.

The WWW in general provides a wealth of information and some, misinformation.

Just do a little surfing and it will lead you into countless hours of study.

As to active help. Please don't minimize the important aspects of

" self-awareness, " stress related incidents, and specialized food or

medication involvement.

Don't be disheartened if you run into a brick wall or two, for instance while

there are many identified conditions on this board, there are also many

examples the fact that these conditions cannot be rectified or corrected,

just accepted and lifestyles modified to tolerate the conditions.

Physically the pancreas has a structure like that of a very worn and very

cheap sponge. If it is broke it would be almost impossible to repair and Lord

knows you can't just throw it away and buy a new one. I think this

characteristic of physical fragileness is one of the main problems of

effective treatment for pancreatic problems. Anyway good luck in your search

and please share any specific questions you have and any significant

information that you might develop.

Poncho

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Just wanted to take a moment to welcome you to our group. You have come to

the right place for information, love and support from many who can

understand your problem and want to help others in any way they can. I'm

sorry you have this disease but I'm glad you found this site. I hope it will

help you as much as it has helped me. I will keep you in my prayers and hope

you feel better soon.

Hugs & Prayers

Carole

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I live in Colorado Springs, but was just diagnosed in January. My doc situation

is far from resolved at this point in time. What test did they do to diagnose

you? What doc did that? What I have learned hasn't been from the docs, but

what I have looked up on the internet myself, and from the knowledge of this

group. And, I'm still learning everyday! The one thing and first thing the doc

will tell you is that you won't be able to have alcohol ever again. Alcohol is

VERY bad for the pancrease. The second is a low-fat diet. Most people try to

stay under 24 grams of fat a day. I try and stary between 10-15 grams. Where

in Colorado are you?

Nice to meet you,

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[Guest guest]

,

One of the internet addresses you can find some of the answers is the

Hopkins' GI website: http://hopkins-gi.org/subspeciaties/acutepanc,

I'd also look at chronic pancreatitis on the same website. If you access

this group through the yahoo website, there is a bookmark page with a

lot of other information on pancreatitis. If you can't find it, let me

know and I'll type up all the URLs for you. I know we have one person

from Colorado on this website, so I'd ask her for a referral to a good

GI doc. Her name is Debi (other wise known as Col Debi since we have

several Debbies in the group).

You can reach me either through posting to this group or emailing me

directly at hominid2@....

Kimber

[Guest guest]

I've always preferred seeing allergists/immunologists.

Air hugs,

Jackie

----Original Message Follows----

From: spg1227@...

Reply-To: urticaria

To: urticaria

Subject: Question

Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 19:14:30 EDT

Hi everyone!

I have a question. What kind of specialist is mostly recommended to treat

CU,

an allergist or a dermatologist. I'm currently seeing a dermatologist who is

wonderful, but I'm reading about medications on this site that she has never

mentioned. I keep getting worst, and feel like I want a second opinion.

Would

an allergist be able to help me more, you think? Thanks, a in NY

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[Guest guest]

I've always preferred seeing allergists/immunologists.

Air hugs,

Jackie

----Original Message Follows----

From: spg1227@...

Reply-To: urticaria

To: urticaria

Subject: Question

Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 19:14:30 EDT

Hi everyone!

I have a question. What kind of specialist is mostly recommended to treat

CU,

an allergist or a dermatologist. I'm currently seeing a dermatologist who is

wonderful, but I'm reading about medications on this site that she has never

mentioned. I keep getting worst, and feel like I want a second opinion.

Would

an allergist be able to help me more, you think? Thanks, a in NY

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We share whatever needs to be shared to help one another in our struggle

with Chronic Urticria. Information provided in this forum is not to be taken

as medical advice. Always consult your health professional before trying

anything new.

Any posting that is off the main topic of Chronic Urticaria, we post with a

prefix of NCU -. This is done out of respect for those who do not wish to

read such postings.

[Guest guest]

I've always preferred seeing allergists/immunologists.

Air hugs,

Jackie

----Original Message Follows----

From: spg1227@...

Reply-To: urticaria

To: urticaria

Subject: Question

Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 19:14:30 EDT

Hi everyone!

I have a question. What kind of specialist is mostly recommended to treat

CU,

an allergist or a dermatologist. I'm currently seeing a dermatologist who is

wonderful, but I'm reading about medications on this site that she has never

mentioned. I keep getting worst, and feel like I want a second opinion.

Would

an allergist be able to help me more, you think? Thanks, a in NY

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<mailto:urticaria-unsubscribeegroups>

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(hives). We strive to support and lift each other as a worldwide

cyber-family.

We share whatever needs to be shared to help one another in our struggle

with Chronic Urticria. Information provided in this forum is not to be taken

as medical advice. Always consult your health professional before trying

anything new.

Any posting that is off the main topic of Chronic Urticaria, we post with a

prefix of NCU -. This is done out of respect for those who do not wish to

read such postings.