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[Guest guest]

Thank you for your help,

Leanne

welcome leanne

i told you we're gonna have a good time here.

the artificial ear is not the last word.

check out dr brents website

www.earsurgery.com

he did my son, and he turned out like a movie star.

real ear, all natural, his own skin and cartilage, no rejection, etc.etc.

20 years, post-op, he's more gorgeous than ever!

jack

[Guest guest]

Hi Leanne - welcome to the group! I am new here also so I have no advice to offer I just wanted to say hello :-) My name is Sandy and my husband and I are adopting a baby from Korea who has unilateral microtia of her right ear. She is only five months old and she is not home yet - she will be home in March or April so we have not even gotten started with doctors, etc. We live in Nashville. Best of luck with your upcoming decisions

Sandy

what type of engineering do you do by the way? My husband is a civil/structural engineer

Hi my name is Leanne and I was thrilled to find this group. My son will be 5 in March and has both Atresia and Microtia of his right ear

[Guest guest]

Sandy,

Thanks for the welcome and congrats on your adoption. I hope all goes

well with your daughter.

By the way, I'm an Industrial Engineer and I focus totally on safety

issues.

At 08:02 AM 1/11/02 -0600, you wrote:

Hi Leanne

- welcome to the group! I am new here also so I have no advice to offer I

just wanted to say hello :-) My name is Sandy and my husband and I are

adopting a baby from Korea who has unilateral microtia of her right ear.

She is only five months old and she is not home yet - she will be home in

March or April so we have not even gotten started with doctors, etc. We

live in Nashville. Best of luck with your upcoming

decisions

Sandy

what type of engineering do you do by the way?

My husband is a civil/structural engineer

Hi my name is Leanne and I was thrilled to find this group. My son will

be 5 in March and has both Atresia and Microtia of his right

ear

[Guest guest]

,Thanks

for the info - very helpful. I'm feeling more comfortable already!

So glad I found you all.

Leanne

Leanne Schumacher

Osborn Engineering

1300 East 9th Street, Suite 1500

Cleveland, OH 44114

ext 3096

fax

lschumac@...

[Guest guest]

OOPS! I am resending this as I just realized that I sent it to the MSN

address instead of the Yahoo address!!! Me bad!! Got to get that out

of my address book NOW!!!.

Welcome Leanne!!

Sorry that I have been so busy lately and have not been the usual " big

mouth " on here that everyone knows (and loves I hope! HAHA). But I just

HAD to respond to Leanne's message.

" Nate's current doctor seems to think that the artificial ear attached

to the bone with a couple pins is the best way to go. "

Leanne....NOT!!! You sound like you already know that this in not the

way to go and congrats..YOU'RE RIGHT!!. Your doctor seems to be

uninformed, not that I blame him really, I doubt they see many of these

kinds of cases in their lifetime. However, this is NOT the usual way to

go for children. There are SO many reason why that I hesitate to even

get into them. Since your doctor is unable to guide you in the right

direction, you made a wise decision to join this group. There are many

people here who have investigated doctors all over the country. You

should start by visiting Dr. Brent's web site and also Dr. Romo's web

site. Dr. Romo's addy is www.earreconstruction.com and you will find

Dr. Brent's on the links page in our Yahoo group home page (or

Jack..type it in here!!).

I have a 9 year old son, Evan, who has bilateral microtia and atresia.

He has had one ear reconstructed using the polyethylene implant, done by

Dr. Romo in New York. In MY opinion, Dr. Romo is the best plastic

reconstructive surgeon doing implants at this time. It is an up and

coming surgery and I'm sure several doctors are now learning it.

However, Dr. Romo is the pioneer of this method and I can only recommend

him as I only have experience with him. Surgery can be started before

age 5 so Nate is ready to go anytime. What you need to do first is

familiarize yourself with the two techniques that are used on children

today, the polyethylene implant and the rib graft. Then you can make a

more informed decision as to which doctor you would like to use. Having

said that, if you have ANY questions about the polyethylene implant,

please ask me. I am more than willing to share any info that I have on

this subject (and I have ALOT!!). Others can fill you in on the rib

graft method.

Please do not waste your time looking into the prosthetic ear. I

personally have done research into this method and I can tell you that

it would only be used as a last resort for a child. There are two MUCH

better ways to go!.

I also have alot of experience with insurance companies and MIGHT be

able to give you some insight as to how to go about getting coverage out

of state. There are others on board that can do the same. But that is

secondary right now. You need to find out as much as possible about the

two methods of reconstruction first!!.

Hope I helped somewhat!

Lynne Bogner

[Guest guest]

Hi Leanne,

Welcome to the group.. you've found a really great group of people! I'm , I am a 40 year old that has unilateral microtia/atresia.

I recently completed the second stage of reconstructive surgery using the polyethelene implant.

My Dr.is Dr.Barry L. Eppley in Indianapolis, IN. He is very experienced in microtia repair in children using rib graft. I was his first implant patient (and I think his oldest microtia patient).

I agree with Lynne on the prosthetic (snap on) ear...that is really not a first choice especially for a child. Matter-of-fact Dr. Eppley told me that he wouldn't really recommend it for me unless I was an older patient (maybe 60's) and really wanted a quick fix .

Anyway, I do have a web page that shows my surgery step by step (from start to finish). The others on the list have viewed it and are probably tired of hearing about it...LOL.. but if you would like to see it here it is .... www.geocities.com/surfsup62/surgery.html some of the photos are graphic (taken by my surgeon during surgery).

Well, as I said at the beginning you have found a really great group of people who will offer you great advice and support..I know that for sure..they've been beside me every step of the way!

Welcome.....

P.

-- New Member

Hi my name is Leanne and I was thrilled to find this group. My son will be 5 in March and has both Atresia and Microtia of his right ear. He is a wonderful boy and has no significant hearing problems. He is just beginning to ask questions about his right ear - Why it is smaller - but he doesn't seem to really be affected by it otherwise. We are starting to look for doctors to handle his surgery and to determine what age will be appropriate. Our doctor here in Cleveland has been very good about testing him and explaining the situation, but I feel we need to meet with a few doctors to make sure that we select the best we can. Nate's current doctor seems to think that the artificial ear attached to the bone with a couple pins is the best way to go. Personally, I'd rather he did nothing than have an artificial ear, but all this surgery to do reconstruction doesn't sound like the safest choice either. I would love to hear from anyone who has had the surgery done and how you chose your doctor. I have heard of Dr. Eavey in Boston, and I have seen a number of doctors on the internet, but I can't just blindly select someone. Also, I have an insurance question. Does anyone know what happens to coverage if you have a doctor in your area that may be capable of performing the surgery, but you select someone out of state because of their expertise in the area?Thank you for your help,Leanne

Leanne SchumacherOsborn Engineering1300 East 9th Street, Suite 1500Cleveland, OH 44114 ext 3096 faxlschumac@...

[Guest guest]

Hi Leanne,

My name is mother of Trishe who is now 9 yrs

old. She has microtia/atresia of the right ear. I

noticed that you mentioned Dr Eavey from

Boston. That is who we see with Trisha.

We are very pleased with him. He is open and discusses

all possible options. Every time we had questions for

him he was always more than happy to answer our

questions.

If you'd like more information about the procedures

that have been done I " d be more than happy to share

that information with you either by email or phone

conversation if you wish. Just let me know.

best wishes

julie

--- " Leanne J. Schumacher " lschumac@...>

wrote:

> Hi my name is Leanne and I was thrilled to find this

> group. My son will be

> 5 in March and has both Atresia and Microtia of his

> right ear. He is a

> wonderful boy and has no significant hearing

> problems. He is just

> beginning to ask questions about his right ear - Why

> it is smaller - but he

> doesn't seem to really be affected by it otherwise.

> We are starting to

> look for doctors to handle his surgery and to

> determine what age will be

> appropriate. Our doctor here in Cleveland has been

> very good about testing

> him and explaining the situation, but I feel we need

> to meet with a few

> doctors to make sure that we select the best we can.

> Nate's current doctor

> seems to think that the artificial ear attached to

> the bone with a couple

> pins is the best way to go. Personally, I'd rather

> he did nothing than have

> an artificial ear, but all this surgery to do

> reconstruction doesn't sound

> like the safest choice either. I would love to hear

> from anyone who has

> had the surgery done and how you chose your doctor.

> I have heard of Dr.

> Eavey in Boston, and I have seen a number of doctors

> on the internet, but

> I can't just blindly select someone.

>

> Also, I have an insurance question. Does anyone know

> what happens to

> coverage if you have a doctor in your area that may

> be capable of

> performing the surgery, but you select someone out

> of state because of

> their expertise in the area?

>

> Thank you for your help,

> Leanne

>

>

>

>

> Leanne Schumacher

> Osborn Engineering

> 1300 East 9th Street, Suite 1500

> Cleveland, OH 44114

> ext 3096

> fax

> lschumac@...

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[Guest guest]

Welcome, Meg. I am in West TN. Glad to have you. This is a very friendly and supportive group. So jump ion and don't be shy. There are no questions that can't be asked. Joanne

1. First Name: Meg 2. Age: 53 3. Place of Birth: Athens, TN 4. Place you live now: Louisville, KY

[Guest guest]

Welcome Meg! Nice to have another Tennessee-an...LOL Hope you reach your goal too, please let us know when you need us to help you along!

New Member

1. First Name: Meg 2. Age: 53 3. Place of Birth: Athens, TN 4. Place you live now: Louisville, KY 5. What motivated you to try the Atkins Diet? have been on WW and haven't lost, I was at my goal weight on Atkins years ago, so know it works. My son is getting married in August and I'd like to wear a smaller dress size!! How long have you been on it? 1 week 6. What are your current stats? (Beginning weight/current weight/goal weight) 234/211.4/150 (the 23 lb loss was on WW last year before I stalled out.) 7. How do you plan to celebrate once you reach goal? Buy a new wardrobe!! 8. What is your favorite lowcarb meal? shrimp and steak with a caesar salad 9. Other than weight, what is one thing you would change about yourself? disorganization 10. What are your interests? Music, movies, entertainment, sports, hobbies, etc: I'm a poet, I like to read, I enjoy movies. 11. Why did you choose to join the AtkinsChallengers mailing list? Just check ing it out, looking for support and encouragement. 12. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I'm an addictions counselor. I have 6 children and 6 grandchildren. My 24 year old son is expecting in May and my 30 year old son is getting married in Aug. Take a peek at the Challengers "Before" pictures in our 2002 photo album at our Yahoo page, click on photos 2002 or try directly at http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/atkinschallengers/lst?.dir=/ & .src=gr & .view=t . If you'd like to send in your "Before" picture to someday compare with an "After" picture, please contact any of the moderators.To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at: (jocee131@...)Norma (norwood@...)JJ (cybercat1@...)Dianne (lambart@...) Joya (bocock@...)

[Guest guest]

Hi Meg & welcome:

I wanted to be an addictions counselor at one time, sounds like a

challenging career. Good luck,

Amy

[Guest guest]

Welcome to AC Meg. We are glad to have you aboard. Jump right in and join us, we are laid back and enjoy all questions, comments, etc. I, too,am an addictions counselor but no longer do any direct care. I work for the State in program administration now. Addictions is a great field, isn't it? People turn their lives so totally around, it is very gratifying to be a part of it.

a

New Member

1. First Name: Meg 2. Age: 53 3. Place of Birth: Athens, TN 4. Place you live now: Louisville, KY 5. What motivated you to try the Atkins Diet? have been on WW and haven't lost, I was at my goal weight on Atkins years ago, so know it works. My son is getting married in August and I'd like to wear a smaller dress size!! How long have you been on it? 1 week 6. What are your current stats? (Beginning weight/current weight/goal weight) 234/211.4/150 (the 23 lb loss was on WW last year before I stalled out.) 7. How do you plan to celebrate once you reach goal? Buy a new wardrobe!! 8. What is your favorite lowcarb meal? shrimp and steak with a caesar salad 9. Other than weight, what is one thing you would change about yourself? disorganization 10. What are your interests? Music, movies, entertainment, sports, hobbies, etc: I'm a poet, I like to read, I enjoy movies. 11. Why did you choose to join the AtkinsChallengers mailing list? Just check ing it out, looking for support and encouragement. 12. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I'm an addictions counselor. I have 6 children and 6 grandchildren. My 24 year old son is expecting in May and my 30 year old son is getting married in Aug. Take a peek at the Challengers "Before" pictures in our 2002 photo album at our Yahoo page, click on photos 2002 or try directly at http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/atkinschallengers/lst?.dir=/ & .src=gr & .view=t . If you'd like to send in your "Before" picture to someday compare with an "After" picture, please contact any of the moderators.To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at: (jocee131@...)Norma (norwood@...)JJ (cybercat1@...)Dianne (lambart@...) Joya (bocock@...)

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the list Meg! There are a whole bunch of us "restarters" here so you came to the right place!

Joya

[Guest guest]

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I also am Canadian. I've had solar urticaria for 13 years, so Canada is as

good a place as any to be with all the rain we get. (on the wet coast)

Welcome to the group. You will find lots of information and support here.

New Member

> Just joined today. I'll spend some time reading old messages cause

> it's fun getting to know everyone that way.

>

> A note about me. I'm 48, mother of 3 grown children, 1 daughter

> (married) and two sons, living with a wonderful man now, just bought

> a new house with him, live in Canada (anyone else from Canada) and

> have suffered from hives and welts daily for about 15 years now. My

> kids used to think it was funny to write messages to each other on my

> back cause they'd last quite a while - could play a few games of TIC

> TAC TOE but only until my back was covered. I've finally found a

> doctor who is referring me to a specialist and allergist but I

> suspect it will turn out that there is no specific cause.

>

> Just wanted to say hi.

>

>

>

>

>

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> If you do wish to unsubscribe then you can click on the following link:

> urticaria-unsubscribe

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>

> This list is in the service of those who suffer from Chronic Urticaria

(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.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol, nice to meet you.

I'm in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I grew up in Ottawa and my parents and

siblings are still there. I've also been east, in fact, my first two

were born in Prince Island. My youngest (19) was born here in

Manitoba.

I have yet to be diagnosed ... I'm just educating myself these days.

I've been suffering for years but dealt with it with anti-histamines

which is what I was first given. I ended up in the hospital near the

beginning because my face swelled up and they had to give me IV anti-

histamine but no cause was ever determined. The past year it has

begun to happen more often. I started reading up on it through the

internet because it seems to happen at times when an allergy reaction

can be ruled out.

Lately, it's as soon as I get out of bed in the morning so I've begun

to think it must be temperature related. It also flares up each

morning in the shower - again a temperature change.

I do have some allergies so I am going for the whole series of tests

to rule out the obvious but after that, I think I'm going to be left

with the whole no cause thing. But, at least now, I know I'm not

alone in my suffering.

> Hi to you, ! I'm Canadian too but live in London U.K. with my

British

> husband and two children (20 and 15). I've had chronic urticaria

for 10

> years, together with rotten old delayed pressure urticaria - but,

must say

> that the delayed pressure urticaria (DPU) has lessened and improved

over the

> years - hip hip horray! Whereabouts in Canada are you? My mother is

in

> Ottawa and I grew up in Nova Scotia.

> Let us know a little more about yourself, please, like what

medications you

> have tried and are on, and what triggers you have discovered make

your

> hives worse. There is hope in this group, so we're glad you found

us. Hear

> from you soon, love Carol

> New Member

>

>

> > Just joined today. I'll spend some time reading old messages

cause

> > it's fun getting to know everyone that way.

> >

> > A note about me. I'm 48, mother of 3 grown children, 1 daughter

> > (married) and two sons, living with a wonderful man now, just

bought

> > a new house with him, live in Canada (anyone else from Canada) and

> > have suffered from hives and welts daily for about 15 years now.

My

> > kids used to think it was funny to write messages to each other

on my

> > back cause they'd last quite a while - could play a few games of

TIC

> > TAC TOE but only until my back was covered. I've finally found a

> > doctor who is referring me to a specialist and allergist but I

> > suspect it will turn out that there is no specific cause.

> >

> > Just wanted to say hi.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> > If you do wish to unsubscribe then you can click on the following

link:

> > urticaria-unsubscribe@y...

> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> >

> > This list is in the service of those who suffer from Chronic

Urticaria

> (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.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the welcome . I keep looking for groups that will

be helpful because it's keeps me concentrating on something besides

the itch. Right now, the whole left side of my face is in welts and

very very hot. Of course, it will pass, if I can just keep my hands

away. So typing helps.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome and glad you have found us. Sorry to hear you've had these things

for so long. It's great to see your kids enjoyed being able to play games

" on " you! Are yo on any meds for your hives? The Zyrtec/Zantac combo seems

to be the choice of meds, but there are tons of others that work well for

many people. Take care and good luck! Ann

>

>Reply-To: urticaria

>To: urticaria

>Subject: New Member

>Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 16:49:53 -0000

>

>Just joined today. I'll spend some time reading old messages cause

>it's fun getting to know everyone that way.

>

>A note about me. I'm 48, mother of 3 grown children, 1 daughter

>(married) and two sons, living with a wonderful man now, just bought

>a new house with him, live in Canada (anyone else from Canada) and

>have suffered from hives and welts daily for about 15 years now. My

>kids used to think it was funny to write messages to each other on my

>back cause they'd last quite a while - could play a few games of TIC

>TAC TOE but only until my back was covered. I've finally found a

>doctor who is referring me to a specialist and allergist but I

>suspect it will turn out that there is no specific cause.

>

>Just wanted to say hi.

>

>

>

Ann

" I get by with a little help from my friends. "

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Hi ,

I hope you like our little low carb corner. I have been on atkins for a few years and am only down the 20 lbs that i lost the first year. I am having some trouble getting back on track this year. I have a little yorkie that I love to bits, his name is corky (as in my email).

a

new member

Please welcome (softwinterwhispers) from my Cocker Spaniel list to our list She is an Atkins veteran in the same boat as lots of us...put some weight back on after losing it.

Glad to see you here, ...please go check out our Yahoo site files as we have a lot of interesting things there. Also, welcome to K9Dodo who sounds like a doggy person too

Joya"Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts"http://www.blinddogs.com*Take a peek at the Challengers "Before" pictures in our 2002 photo album at our Yahoo page, click on photos 2002 or try directly at: http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/atkinschallengers/lst?.dir=/ & .src=gr & .view=t *Would you like some great RECIPES? Click here:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtkinsChallengers/files*To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at: (jocee131@...) Norma (norwood@...) JJ (cybercat1@...) Dianne (lambart@...) Joya (bocock@...)

[Guest guest]

Hi and thanks!! I have a cocker named Mickey who is juast

the cutest little thing! Dogs sure are the best little

things, he brought my quasi family even closer, we would

hate to immagine life without him! i hope to lose all

that weieght and put on my work pants again. i am

discusted on how bad I am doing! I was very good and even

went to the gym constantly. Well maybe now I have a dog I

will be tempted to go on walks more, i am just too lazy

and sleep all the time. Just if I can get to the gym like

I used to!

--

" This above all, - to thine own

self be true; "

" No legacy is so rich as honesty. "

- Shakespeare

> Hi ,

> I hope you like our little low carb corner. I have been on atkins for a

> few years and am only down the 20 lbs that i lost the first year. I am

> having some trouble getting back on track this year. I have a little

> yorkie that I love to bits, his name is corky (as in my email).

> a

>

> new member

>

>

> Please welcome (softwinterwhispers) from my Cocker Spaniel list to

> our list She is an Atkins veteran in the same boat as lots of

> us...put some weight back on after losing it.

>

> Glad to see you here, ...please go check out our Yahoo site files as

> we have a lot of interesting things there. Also, welcome to K9Dodo who

> sounds like a doggy person too

>

> Joya

> " Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts "

> http://www.blinddogs.com

>

> *Take a peek at the Challengers " Before " pictures in our 2002 photo

> album at our Yahoo page, click on photos 2002 or try directly at:

> http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/atkinschallengers/lst?.dir=/

> http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/atkinschallengers/lst?.dir=/&.src=

> gr&.view=t> &.src=gr&.view=t

> *Would you like some great RECIPES? Click here:

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtkinsChallengers/files

> *To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at:

> (jocee131@...) Norma (norwood@...)

> JJ (cybercat1@...) Dianne (lambart@...)

> Joya (bocock@...)

>

>

[Guest guest]

can I have some? I am having a nice cheese dog but would love some

good dinners!!

> , low carbing helps depression too because your blood sugar

quits spiking...I don't know the scientific stuff, but tis true

Solomon has me exercising quite a bit now that he is blind as we take

3 walks a day, sometimes 2 1.5 miles ones and shorter one, plus he has

mid-day quick break which doesn't count as exercise. They are the

highlights of his day and are now becoming the highlights of mine

If I don't do any other exercise, I do walk him. As I said, we have a

lot of recipes and ideas on our site...it shouldn't get boring! It is

just those first two weeks that are hard, and then the sugar is out of

your body and you are on your way!

>

> Joya

> " Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts "

> http://www.blinddogs.com

[Guest guest]

Hello and welcome to the list! You'll find great support here, and

feel free to jump right in.

new member

> >

> >

> > Please welcome (softwinterwhispers) from my Cocker Spaniel list to

> > our list She is an Atkins veteran in the same boat as lots of

> > us...put some weight back on after losing it.

> >

> > Glad to see you here, ...please go check out our Yahoo site files as

> > we have a lot of interesting things there. Also, welcome to K9Dodo who

> > sounds like a doggy person too

> >

> > Joya

> > " Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts "

> > http://www.blinddogs.com

> >

> > *Take a peek at the Challengers " Before " pictures in our 2002 photo

> > album at our Yahoo page, click on photos 2002 or try directly at:

> > http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/atkinschallengers/lst?.dir=/

> > http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/atkinschallengers/lst?.dir=/&.src=

> > gr&.view=t> &.src=gr&.view=t

> > *Would you like some great RECIPES? Click here:

> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtkinsChallengers/files

> > *To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at:

> > (jocee131@...) Norma (norwood@...)

> > JJ (cybercat1@...) Dianne (lambart@...)

> > Joya (bocock@...)

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

thanks will go look!!

> WE have hundreds of recipes, plus if you scroll down you will find

induction help and menus too. Just go to your groups and check out

the Atkins Challengers.

>

> Joya

> " Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts "

> http://www.blinddogs.com

> Re: new member

>

>

> can I have some? I am having a nice cheese dog but would love some

> good dinners!!

[Guest guest]

thank you and looking foward to support!!

> Hello and welcome to the list! You'll find great support here,

and

> feel free to jump right in.

> new member

> > >

> > >

> > > Please welcome (softwinterwhispers) from my Cocker Spaniel

list to

> > > our list She is an Atkins veteran in the same boat as lots

of

> > > us...put some weight back on after losing it.

> > >

> > > Glad to see you here, ...please go check out our Yahoo site

files as

> > > we have a lot of interesting things there. Also, welcome to

K9Dodo who

> > > sounds like a doggy person too

> > >

> > > Joya

> > > " Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts "

> > > http://www.blinddogs.com

> > >

> > > *Take a peek at the Challengers " Before " pictures in our 2002

photo

> > > album at our Yahoo page, click on photos 2002 or try directly

at:

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Will someone remind me of the supplement that is supposed to be an appetite suppressant?

Thanks,

Meg

new member

Please welcome (softwinterwhispers) from my Cocker Spaniel list to our list She is an Atkins veteran in the same boat as lots of us...put some weight back on after losing it.

Glad to see you here, ...please go check out our Yahoo site files as we have a lot of interesting things there. Also, welcome to K9Dodo who sounds like a doggy person too

Joya"Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts"http://www.blinddogs.com*Take a peek at the Challengers "Before" pictures in our 2002 photo album at our Yahoo page, click on photos 2002 or try directly at: http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/atkinschallengers/lst?.dir=/ & .src=gr & .view=t *Would you like some great RECIPES? Click here:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtkinsChallengers/files*To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at: (jocee131@...) Norma (norwood@...) JJ (cybercat1@...) Dianne (lambart@...) Joya (bocock@...)

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, low carbing helps depression too because your blood sugar quits spiking...I don't know the scientific stuff, but tis true Solomon has me exercising quite a bit now that he is blind as we take 3 walks a day, sometimes 2 1.5 miles ones and shorter one, plus he has mid-day quick break which doesn't count as exercise. They are the highlights of his day and are now becoming the highlights of mine If I don't do any other exercise, I do walk him. As I said, we have a lot of recipes and ideas on our site...it shouldn't get boring! It is just those first two weeks that are hard, and then the sugar is out of your body and you are on your way!

Joya"Blind Dogs See With Their Hearts"http://www.blinddogs.com