Hi Everyone

[Guest guest]

Hi Steph,

No I didn't have a dietician.

I did all mine on a wing and a prayer.

As for Uni - I go to UWS-Hawkesbury. I am currently in my 2nd year of a

nursing degree (and loving it).

Keep in touch.

Aussie Jo-Ann

At 14:25 25/08/98 +1000, you wrote:

>

>

> I think I must be going for the title of " Superwoman " because

>>I have now taken on a part time job as well as full time university whilst

>>attempting to raise three children. (Am I nuts or what?)

>

>Yes you are. Which Uni? And what in?

>>

>>I have read everyone's posts. Hi to all the new comers and welcome Walter.

>>Getting closer Steph.....nervous?

>

>Not at all. I am thinking of ringing my surgeoon and telling him that if he

>gets any cancellations before October 7, then I'll do it sooner. I went and

>had my ultrasound...no gallstones. the guy who did the scan was a young HQ

>looking type which, had it been another occasion would have been great, but

>on account of me having to wear one of those bloody awful backless hospital

>gowns and try to look dignified made it a bit uncomfortable. He asked me why

>I was having the scan and when I explained the operation as the newer

>alternative to the old stomach stapling he said " Why don't you just stop

>eating? " , and I said " My God, thankyou so much, I never thought of that! " .

>So many people just don't get it.

>

>You must be looking terrific Jo-Ann. I used to be a size 14 and would be

>more than happy at that. At the moment I'm an 18, which pretty much limits

>the shopping to Target or K-Mart. At least at a size 14 I can go to " normal "

>stores, which I am looking forward to.

>

>Can you tell me if you went to a dietician, and, if you did, whether it was

>worth it. My surgeon doesn't seem to have any follow-up plans as far as diet

>go, except for to say " just puree everything " . I'm thinking of finding a

>good dietician.

>

>Thanks,

>

>Steph.

>>

>

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

I think I must be going for the title of " Superwoman " because

>I have now taken on a part time job as well as full time university whilst

>attempting to raise three children. (Am I nuts or what?)

Yes you are. Which Uni? And what in?

>

>I have read everyone's posts. Hi to all the new comers and welcome Walter.

>Getting closer Steph.....nervous?

Not at all. I am thinking of ringing my surgeoon and telling him that if he

gets any cancellations before October 7, then I'll do it sooner. I went and

had my ultrasound...no gallstones. the guy who did the scan was a young HQ

looking type which, had it been another occasion would have been great, but

on account of me having to wear one of those bloody awful backless hospital

gowns and try to look dignified made it a bit uncomfortable. He asked me why

I was having the scan and when I explained the operation as the newer

alternative to the old stomach stapling he said " Why don't you just stop

eating? " , and I said " My God, thankyou so much, I never thought of that! " .

So many people just don't get it.

You must be looking terrific Jo-Ann. I used to be a size 14 and would be

more than happy at that. At the moment I'm an 18, which pretty much limits

the shopping to Target or K-Mart. At least at a size 14 I can go to " normal "

stores, which I am looking forward to.

Can you tell me if you went to a dietician, and, if you did, whether it was

worth it. My surgeon doesn't seem to have any follow-up plans as far as diet

go, except for to say " just puree everything " . I'm thinking of finding a

good dietician.

Thanks,

Steph.

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Jo-Ann. 41 kgs ( 90 lbs)!!!!!! You are an inspiration.

Whenever I have trouble or think I am not losing enough weight I think

of you. I say to myself: Jo-Ann did it, so I can do it.

Great going

> Hi everyone

>

> From: knights@...

>

>

> Hi everyone

>

> I hope everyone is healthy and happy. Just letting you all know that

> I am

> still alive. I think I must be going for the title of " Superwoman "

> because

> I have now taken on a part time job as well as full time university

> whilst

> attempting to raise three children. (Am I nuts or what?)

>

> I have read everyone's posts. Hi to all the new comers and welcome

> Walter.

> Getting closer Steph.....nervous?

>

> Well I have had some ups and downs with the band lately. As some of

> you

> already know, I have a bit of a problem with vomiting. My band

> initially

> only had 2ml of fluid. All was going well for about 4 months but then

> I

> started throwing up. The Dr removed 1.5ml of fluid and did some tests

> (barium meal....mmmm lovely). Everything was ok but I then found I

> could

> eat too much so I asked to Dr to put 1ml back in. Things where great

> for a

> couple of more months but the problem recurred. The Dr removed all

> the

> fluid and did a gastroscopy (camera down the throat to check the

> stomach).

> Everything is fine and there is NO slippage. Well I currently have no

> fluid

> in the band but am happy with the amount I can eat and I now rarely

> throw up.

>

> YES IT HAS ALL BEEN WORTH IT!!!!!!

>

> I absolutely love the band and the results I am getting with it. I

> seem to

> have slowed down in my weight loss but I have reached a point where I

> am

> happy (relatively) with my size. I no longer have the physical

> restrains my

> weight used to put on me. I can do things I never dreamt of before.

> I was

> a size 26, I am now a size 14/16 and I am happy.

>

> I hope to stay in touch a little more often as the support I get here

> is

> great (even if I am only reading the posts and not having time to

> reply).

> Goodluck everyone.

>

> Aussie Jo-Ann

> Adj Lap Band 11/28

> Age 33, Height 5'3 "

> 3 Kids: 8yoG, 7yoG, 2yoB

> Surgery Wt 114kg (254lbs)

> 9 months: 73Kg (160lbs)

>

>

> Left my 41kgs behind and riding off into the sunset.......

>

> .............I'll be back.

>

>

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

> --

>

[Guest guest]

> Re: Hi everyone

>

>

>

> I think I must be going for the title of " Superwoman " because

> >I have now taken on a part time job as well as full time university

> whilst

> >attempting to raise three children. (Am I nuts or what?)

>

> Yes you are. Which Uni? And what in?

> >

> >I have read everyone's posts. Hi to all the new comers and welcome

> Walter.

> >Getting closer Steph.....nervous?

>

> Not at all. I am thinking of ringing my surgeoon and telling him that

> if he

> gets any cancellations before October 7, then I'll do it sooner. I

> went and

> had my ultrasound...no gallstones. the guy who did the scan was a

> young HQ

> looking type which, had it been another occasion would have been

> great, but

> on account of me having to wear one of those bloody awful backless

> hospital

> gowns and try to look dignified made it a bit uncomfortable. He asked

> me why

> I was having the scan and when I explained the operation as the newer

> alternative to the old stomach stapling he said " Why don't you just

> stop

> eating? " , and I said " My God, thankyou so much, I never thought of

> that! " .

> So many people just don't get it.

>

> You must be looking terrific Jo-Ann. I used to be a size 14 and would

> be

> more than happy at that. At the moment I'm an 18, which pretty much

> limits

> the shopping to Target or K-Mart. At least at a size 14 I can go to

> " normal "

> stores, which I am looking forward to.

>

> Can you tell me if you went to a dietician, and, if you did, whether

> it was

> worth it. My surgeon doesn't seem to have any follow-up plans as far

> as diet

> go, except for to say " just puree everything " . I'm thinking of finding

> a

> good dietician.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Steph.

> >

>

>

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

> --

>

[Guest guest]

Jo-Anne - you've done so well!! WOW 41kgs in 10 months. You really have

given me hope!!

Could you tell us what you eat on an average day?

Do you exercise? Though with 3 young children you probably don't need too!!

Any suggestions for eating out? I'm worried about going to restaurants etc

as I'm not a great talker. I usually eat and listen to everyone else LOL!.

What am I going to do after the surgery ?

Bye for now

Anne Penny

Perth

[Guest guest]

Penny wrote:

>

>

>

> Jo-Anne - you've done so well!! WOW 41kgs in 10 months. You really have

> given me hope!!

>

> Could you tell us what you eat on an average day?

>

> Do you exercise? Though with 3 young children you probably don't need too!!

>

> Any suggestions for eating out? I'm worried about going to restaurants etc

> as I'm not a great talker. I usually eat and listen to everyone else LOL!.

> What am I going to do after the surgery ?

>

> Bye for now

>

> Anne Penny

> Perth

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

Hi susan, has put in her apologies for this week. She has another function she has to attend. She does not wait for an invitation but feels more than welcome just turning up when she is able.

See you Tuesday.

Esther.

[Guest guest]

Welcome . Nice to meet you. Kathy Millard

Hi Everyone

> Hi all,

>

> I'm new to this group. My name is O'Meara and I am mom to a 12

> year old son, Terzin. was diagnosed with Asperger's in

> 1998, after a horrible year in 1st grade. Oakland Schools insisted

> he be tested. He was also tested by a pediatric neurologist, and two

> independent psychiatrists who concurred on his diagnosis.

> Fortunately, 's case is mild. However, he does also have OCD

> and Clinical depression. Currently he is on Zoloft 25mg daily. He

> is on the Student Council at Crary Middle School in Waterford. He is

> also first chair baritone in his 6th grade band. He is on the A/B

> honor roll too. I'm so proud of him after his horrible tenure in

> elementary school.

>

> 's school has an AI classroom which primarily serves kids with

> HFA/AS/PDD-NOS. It's a wonderful program and the teacher there is

> magnificent. There is also a LINK system in place. has done

> so well that he is being considered as a LINK next year. He will be

> in full inclusion with some support from the AI class and in OT.

>

> I have a 6 year old son also, named . He is fairly normal,

> but ADHD is suspected. He is very active and very intelligent and

> very bored in school.

>

> I am 38 years old and a divorced mom. I am currently working on a

> Master's Degree at Wayne State University. I'm hoping to get a

> Special Ed endorsement also. My ex husband really wants no part of

> the AS diagnosis, which is part of the reason he is ex. LOL

>

> I hope to get to know all of you soon enough. I always felt really

> alone in this battle. It's nice to know that there are others out

> there who know the frustrations, pains and wonderful joys of

> parenting our very special and unique kids.

>

> Thanks for letting me be a part of this group.

>

> O'Meara

>

>

>

>

> Support Everyday Miracles by shopping online at IGIVE.COM, where a portion

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[Guest guest]

Hi, - Welcome to Everyday Miracles. Your children sound amazing, your

ex, well not so amazing,

but I'm sure the kids make up for it. I am so happy to hear about your special

ed endorsement, we can

use a ton of people in special ed, particularly those who have been there.

Lynn

musicalcelt wrote:

Hi all,

I'm new to this group. My name is O'Meara and I am mom to a 12

year old son, Terzin. was diagnosed with Asperger's in

1998, after a horrible year in 1st grade. Oakland Schools insisted

he be tested. He was also tested by a pediatric neurologist, and two

independent psychiatrists who concurred on his diagnosis.

Fortunately, 's case is mild. However, he does also have OCD

and Clinical depression. Currently he is on Zoloft 25mg daily. He

is on the Student Council at Crary Middle School in Waterford. He is

also first chair baritone in his 6th grade band. He is on the A/B

honor roll too. I'm so proud of him after his horrible tenure in

elementary school.

's school has an AI classroom which primarily serves kids with

HFA/AS/PDD-NOS. It's a wonderful program and the teacher there is

magnificent. There is also a LINK system in place. has done

so well that he is being considered as a LINK next year. He will be

in full inclusion with some support from the AI class and in OT.

I have a 6 year old son also, named . He is fairly normal,

but ADHD is suspected. He is very active and very intelligent and

very bored in school.

I am 38 years old and a divorced mom. I am currently working on a

Master's Degree at Wayne State University. I'm hoping to get a

Special Ed endorsement also. My ex husband really wants no part of

the AS diagnosis, which is part of the reason he is ex. LOL

I hope to get to know all of you soon enough. I always felt really

alone in this battle. It's nice to know that there are others out

there who know the frustrations, pains and wonderful joys of

parenting our very special and unique kids.

Thanks for letting me be a part of this group.

O'Meara

Support Everyday Miracles by shopping online at IGIVE.COM, where a

portion of every purchase is donated to this support network. Proceeds received

will be used for a variety of functions, such as educational activities,

therapy, famiy outings, etc. http://www.igive.com/EDM

[Guest guest]

Welcome, ! I also have a - 4 years old-

welcome to the group. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter

and haven't done so already, please email me (sharlan@...) your

home address - they just went out in the mail today but I can send you

one seperately. Please try to come to one of our monthly meetings- you

can both learn new info and share your wealth of experience with the

rest of us!

--

Expect a miracle!

Hi Everyone

>

>

>

>

> Hi all,

>

>

>

> I'm new to this group. My name is O'Meara and I am mom to a

> 12

>

> year old son, Terzin. was diagnosed with Asperger's

> in

>

> 1998, after a horrible year in 1st grade. Oakland Schools

> insisted

>

> he be tested. He was also tested by a pediatric neurologist, and

> two

>

> independent psychiatrists who concurred on his diagnosis.

>

> Fortunately, 's case is mild. However, he does also have

> OCD

>

> and Clinical depression. Currently he is on Zoloft 25mg daily.

> He

>

> is on the Student Council at Crary Middle School in Waterford. He

> is

>

> also first chair baritone in his 6th grade band. He is on the A/B

>

> honor roll too. I'm so proud of him after his horrible tenure in

>

> elementary school.

>

>

>

> 's school has an AI classroom which primarily serves kids

> with

>

> HFA/AS/PDD-NOS. It's a wonderful program and the teacher there is

>

> magnificent. There is also a LINK system in place. has

> done

>

> so well that he is being considered as a LINK next year. He will

> be

>

> in full inclusion with some support from the AI class and in OT.

>

>

>

> I have a 6 year old son also, named . He is fairly normal,

>

> but ADHD is suspected. He is very active and very intelligent and

>

> very bored in school.

>

>

>

> I am 38 years old and a divorced mom. I am currently working on a

>

> Master's Degree at Wayne State University. I'm hoping to get a

>

> Special Ed endorsement also. My ex husband really wants no part

> of

>

> the AS diagnosis, which is part of the reason he is ex. LOL

>

>

>

> I hope to get to know all of you soon enough. I always felt

> really

>

> alone in this battle. It's nice to know that there are others out

>

> there who know the frustrations, pains and wonderful joys of

>

> parenting our very special and unique kids.

>

>

>

> Thanks for letting me be a part of this group.

>

>

>

> O'Meara

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My name is Dawn, and I have a four year old with high functioning autism, hearing impairment, and asthma. We live in Canton. Welcome to the group . :-)

Dawn

-----Original Message-----From: musicalcelt Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 8:17 PMTo: EverydayMiraclesAutism Subject: Hi EveryoneHi all,I'm new to this group. My name is O'Meara and I am mom to a 12 year old son, Terzin. was diagnosed with Asperger's in 1998, after a horrible year in 1st grade. Oakland Schools insisted he be tested. He was also tested by a pediatric neurologist, and two independent psychiatrists who concurred on his diagnosis. Fortunately, 's case is mild. However, he does also have OCD and Clinical depression. Currently he is on Zoloft 25mg daily. He is on the Student Council at Crary Middle School in Waterford. He is also first chair baritone in his 6th grade band. He is on the A/B honor roll too. I'm so proud of him after his horrible tenure in elementary school.'s school has an AI classroom which primarily serves kids with HFA/AS/PDD-NOS. It's a wonderful program and the teacher there is magnificent. There is also a LINK system in place. has done so well that he is being considered as a LINK next year. He will be in full inclusion with some support from the AI class and in OT. I have a 6 year old son also, named . He is fairly normal, but ADHD is suspected. He is very active and very intelligent and very bored in school.I am 38 years old and a divorced mom. I am currently working on a Master's Degree at Wayne State University. I'm hoping to get a Special Ed endorsement also. My ex husband really wants no part of the AS diagnosis, which is part of the reason he is ex. LOLI hope to get to know all of you soon enough. I always felt really alone in this battle. It's nice to know that there are others out there who know the frustrations, pains and wonderful joys of parenting our very special and unique kids.Thanks for letting me be a part of this group. O'MearaSupport Everyday Miracles by shopping online at IGIVE.COM, where a portion of every purchase is donated to this support network. Proceeds received will be used for a variety of functions, such as educational activities, therapy, famiy outings, etc. http://www.igive.com/EDM

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group.

Angelia

Hi Everyone> Hi all,>> I'm new to this group. My name is O'Meara and I am mom to a 12> year old son, Terzin. was diagnosed with Asperger's in> 1998, after a horrible year in 1st grade. Oakland Schools insisted> he be tested. He was also tested by a pediatric neurologist, and two> independent psychiatrists who concurred on his diagnosis.> Fortunately, 's case is mild. However, he does also have OCD> and Clinical depression. Currently he is on Zoloft 25mg daily. He> is on the Student Council at Crary Middle School in Waterford. He is> also first chair baritone in his 6th grade band. He is on the A/B> honor roll too. I'm so proud of him after his horrible tenure in> elementary school.>> 's school has an AI classroom which primarily serves kids with> HFA/AS/PDD-NOS. It's a wonderful program and the teacher there is> magnificent. There is also a LINK system in place. has done> so well that he is being considered as a LINK next year. He will be> in full inclusion with some support from the AI class and in OT.>> I have a 6 year old son also, named . He is fairly normal,> but ADHD is suspected. He is very active and very intelligent and> very bored in school.>> I am 38 years old and a divorced mom. I am currently working on a> Master's Degree at Wayne State University. I'm hoping to get a> Special Ed endorsement also. My ex husband really wants no part of> the AS diagnosis, which is part of the reason he is ex. LOL>> I hope to get to know all of you soon enough. I always felt really> alone in this battle. It's nice to know that there are others out> there who know the frustrations, pains and wonderful joys of> parenting our very special and unique kids.>> Thanks for letting me be a part of this group.>> O'Meara>>>>> Support Everyday Miracles by shopping online at IGIVE.COM, where a portionof every purchase is donated to this support network. Proceeds received willbe used for a variety of functions, such as educational activities, therapy,famiy outings, etc. http://www.igive.com/EDM>>

[Guest guest]

,

Welcome to the group and thanks for sharing your story with us. It sounds as though your son has made great strides. It's a very inspiring story to those of us whose children are just toddlers. I look forward to meeting you and your sons some day. I hope you'll join us at one of the support group locations.

-----Original Message-----From: musicalcelt Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 8:17 PMTo: EverydayMiraclesAutism Subject: Hi EveryoneHi all,I'm new to this group. My name is O'Meara and I am mom to a 12 year old son, Terzin. was diagnosed with Asperger's in 1998, after a horrible year in 1st grade. Oakland Schools insisted he be tested. He was also tested by a pediatric neurologist, and two independent psychiatrists who concurred on his diagnosis. Fortunately, 's case is mild. However, he does also have OCD and Clinical depression. Currently he is on Zoloft 25mg daily. He is on the Student Council at Crary Middle School in Waterford. He is also first chair baritone in his 6th grade band. He is on the A/B honor roll too. I'm so proud of him after his horrible tenure in elementary school.'s school has an AI classroom which primarily serves kids with HFA/AS/PDD-NOS. It's a wonderful program and the teacher there is magnificent. There is also a LINK system in place. has done so well that he is being considered as a LINK next year. He will be in full inclusion with some support from the AI class and in OT. I have a 6 year old son also, named . He is fairly normal, but ADHD is suspected. He is very active and very intelligent and very bored in school.I am 38 years old and a divorced mom. I am currently working on a Master's Degree at Wayne State University. I'm hoping to get a Special Ed endorsement also. My ex husband really wants no part of the AS diagnosis, which is part of the reason he is ex. LOLI hope to get to know all of you soon enough. I always felt really alone in this battle. It's nice to know that there are others out there who know the frustrations, pains and wonderful joys of parenting our very special and unique kids.Thanks for letting me be a part of this group. O'MearaSupport Everyday Miracles by shopping online at IGIVE.COM, where a portion of every purchase is donated to this support network. Proceeds received will be used for a variety of functions, such as educational activities, therapy, famiy outings, etc. http://www.igive.com/EDM

[Guest guest]

Hi !

Welcome to the board! Glad you jumped right on in instead of merely

watching on the side lines )

Sounds like you have your plate full! I recently went back to school

myself (after a 20-year hiatus). I live out in Oxford, but lived in

Waterford for over six years (off Lake near Knudsen Elem).

My youngest (8)has Asperger's/ADHD, and my oldest (14)is more

ADD/Depressive. Aren't they a challenge? But precious, deep-thinking

people.

Again, welcome!

Robin M.

> Hi all,

>

> I'm new to this group. My name is O'Meara and I am mom to a

12

> year old son, Terzin. was diagnosed with Asperger's

in

> 1998, after a horrible year in 1st grade. Oakland Schools insisted

> he be tested. He was also tested by a pediatric neurologist, and

two

> independent psychiatrists who concurred on his diagnosis.

> Fortunately, 's case is mild. However, he does also have OCD

> and Clinical depression. Currently he is on Zoloft 25mg daily. He

> is on the Student Council at Crary Middle School in Waterford. He

is

> also first chair baritone in his 6th grade band. He is on the A/B

> honor roll too. I'm so proud of him after his horrible tenure in

> elementary school.

>

> 's school has an AI classroom which primarily serves kids

with

> HFA/AS/PDD-NOS. It's a wonderful program and the teacher there is

> magnificent. There is also a LINK system in place. has

done

> so well that he is being considered as a LINK next year. He will

be

> in full inclusion with some support from the AI class and in OT.

>

> I have a 6 year old son also, named . He is fairly normal,

> but ADHD is suspected. He is very active and very intelligent and

> very bored in school.

>

> I am 38 years old and a divorced mom. I am currently working on a

> Master's Degree at Wayne State University. I'm hoping to get a

> Special Ed endorsement also. My ex husband really wants no part of

> the AS diagnosis, which is part of the reason he is ex. LOL

>

> I hope to get to know all of you soon enough. I always felt really

> alone in this battle. It's nice to know that there are others out

> there who know the frustrations, pains and wonderful joys of

> parenting our very special and unique kids.

>

> Thanks for letting me be a part of this group.

>

> O'Meara

[Guest guest]

I'm new to your site and a long way from Texas.

I will be a 4 year Kops on friday mar 3rd

I found this site and really liked what I've seen

In fact i have printed things to take to my chapter

I live in Canada where it is storming tonightOur tops meeting was

called off due to weather. Brownie

[Guest guest]

Welcome to our group Brownie....I know that you will like us here. We have

lots of fun and get lots of support.

My name is Helon & I live in Central West Texas. I am the Weight Recorder

for our chapter, have been for the past four years. I'm 65 years young,

married, have six grown children, 11 grandchildren and soon to be 6 great

grandkids. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

Helon in Abilene

>

>Reply-To: TexasTOPS

>To: TexasTOPS

>Subject: Hi Everyone

>Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 03:18:11 -0000

>

>

> I'm new to your site and a long way from Texas.

>I will be a 4 year Kops on friday mar 3rd

> I found this site and really liked what I've seen

>In fact i have printed things to take to my chapter

>I live in Canada where it is storming tonightOur tops meeting was

>called off due to weather. Brownie

>

>

>

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