new member

[Guest guest]

Yikes . . . I lost a bunch of mail in a Netscape crash, but I wanted to

thank everyone for the welcomes )

Ais

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Carina.

Well it does sounds like you have been through the mill, like some of

us. Sorry to hear about your band expereince.

Congrats on your deicision to have an adjustable band put in. I have

had great success with the band in the past but have moved on to

other things now.

I am sure you will find heaps of bandsters here happy to tell you

about their experience.

The recovery time is pretty quick with band surgery (laprascopic) and

I recall being back at work in two weeks. I only spent two days in

hospital and the pain was bearable. I got sick of sleeping on my

side though.

I think the band is a great tool to help us all lose those unwanted

kilos.

Good luck

Cath

> Hi everyone,

>

> I have just joined this list. I am booked in for my Adj. Lap band

surgery on

> July 10th (in Melbourne) and I'd like to hear from others about the

> surgery/recovery. etc. I had Gastric banding (the old 'un

adjustable' one)

> about 10 years ago it went fine for a while I lost weight, but then

I

> started having problems and after years of putting up with constant

vomiting

> and living off icecream and milk (the only things I could keep

down) I went

> and saw another surgeon (my original surgeon - when I told him I

was having

> trouble, basically said - get used to it and that I must be eating

the wrong

> stuff so its my own fault! - so I never went back to him!) Anyway

my new

> surgeon sent me for tests, and it turned out the band had slipped

and had

> formed a 'pouch' that all the food collected in and didn't continue

to

> travel down, this was why I was unable to eat anything solid, or

even

> anything slightly gas forming as the gas sitting in my stomach was

as bad as

> the food sitting there. Anyway I had a reversal done about 2 years

ago now,

> and was determined that I wouldn't put on weight again! Huh! Like

that plan

> just went straight out the window! So last year I went back to my

surgeon

> and we decided on the adjustable band.

>

> I'd really like to know how the recovery period etc. and the pain

level of

> the surgery etc. is. I recall how bad I felt after my first surgery

and I

> am hoping that this time round things will be a bit different.

>

> I am on digest so please anyone feel free to e-mail me directly if

you want

> to.

>

> Regards

> Carina

[Guest guest]

Hi Carina, and welcome

From what I understand, the adjustable band is a very different animal from

the old unadjustable one.... Nadia would be a good person to expand on the

differences, she's also converted from one to the other, with excellent

results.

The recovery from the surgery is really quite minimal, barring

complications, which I believe are rare. In almost all cases the surgery can

be done laparoscopically, which means a short recovery time and minimal

pain. The average stay in hospital seems to be two or three days, with the

range being one to five, depending of course on the individual.

Do try to attend one of the Melbourne support group meetins, held on the

third Tuesday of the month from 7.30 pm at The Avenue hospital..... the

opportunity to talk face to face with others who have gone through the

system and are at different stages along their journey is truly invaluable.

All the best,

.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sharon, Congrats on your upcoming wedding. It took quite a bit of research and calls to find a Dr. here in this state that does the LB so I don't even know what questions to ask when I finally get to the appointment.

Lynn

Lynn Henschell Stableswww.tennesseewalkinghorses.com

Re: I have a DATE!!!> > > That is fantastic Gus! Remember the song sung> by Amy Grant? "Angels > watching over me, every step I take"... hang> on to it and we'll remember > too! By the way, it isn't a matter of us> "putting up with you". I hope > that you continue to read and post on the site> after your surgery. Enjoy > your last suppers. I am sure there will be> more than one!!!> > Beverlee.> > <br><br><br>Beverlee Rhys> > Banded: September 3 2001> BMI: 43 // 39> Weight: Was ~ 122> Now ~ 109.5> Goal ~ half my excess weight> After that ~ every kilos a bonus!!> > > > >_________________________________________________________________> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at> http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp> > > > ozband website:> http://www.ozband.com> >

[Guest guest]

After the 18 month " window of opportunity" what happens?

Lynn Henschell Stableswww.tennesseewalkinghorses.com

Re: New Member

Hi Lynn, Welcome to Ozband. I only had my surgery in August and I had to see the surgeon one week after surgery for staple removal and then I see him each month there after so far. I chose this surgery over other methods because I had lost all my weight before and it nearly all came back on and I was just so tired of the yo-yo cycle. I decided I wanted to try and keep most of it off this time and I hope I get the chance to actually get 60% of excess weight off. Many long term Bandsters have said that there is a 18 month window of opportunity to get as much of the weight off as you can because of the changes to your metabolism from such very small amounts of food. Maybe it's a myth I don't really know.

The conversion for kg & lbs is (kg multiply by 2.2 = lbs) or (lbs divided by 2.2 = kg)

Hope this helps

Luv Karin Banded Aug 6th 2001Weight then 96kg Weight now 87.8kgWeight I want to be ?? (something to go with red shoes!)ozband website: http://www.ozband.com

[Guest guest]

HI Lynn

My surgeon was Prof O'Brien, who has trained a lot of the doctors in the States. I had one week off after surgery, and felt disgusting, but I think that was mostly a reaction to the anaesthetic. It took about 3 weeks to feel 100% again. My doctor didn't see me until 8 weeks post surgery,even though I live around the corner from his rooms! I actually felt that was way too long, and I would have loved a visit at 3 weeks, but fortunately I found the bandsters instead. He does the first fill at 8 weeks to allow for proper healing of the band. He uses dissolvable sutures so there was no need to see him to undo staples etc. I took the plastic bandages off myself about 1 week after surgery. I would never have considered the other surgical alternatives because of the considerably higher mortality risks (I am the mother of 4 young children) and the unpleasant side-effects which I would find difficult to live with in my work and life. I have tried every diet etc under the sun.

I see my doctors every 4 - 6 weeks, but again, probably because I live so close, and can have a fill whenever I like, they do fills very gradually.

Love to have you here, but to find out about protocols in your area, did you know there is an international bandsters list that has mostly Americans on it? There is also a lot of info about US doctors on their home page too.

Hope this helps.

love, Liz

Banded 26 March 2001

Starting weight: 221 pounds

Current weight: 180.4 pounds

Goal: between 132 and 154 pounds.

-----Original Message-----From: Lynn Henschell Sent: Sunday, 21 October 2001 11:56 PMTo: ozband Subject: Re: New Member

Thanks all..this is probably all old news to you guys but I have a few questions if someone has time to respond. After the surgery, how often should one expect to have to go back to the Doctor? I live about 3 hours from the clinic and will take the time from work to go. I know there are alot of variables here but maybe a general rule. How about post surgery? How long before you could go back to work? What made folks choose this procedure over the alternatives? Thanks.

Lynn

[Guest guest]

Lyn,

Like the others, I welcome you. Now don't get hung up about this conversion stuff. I guess you want to translate our loss language into something American.

Well its simple, because you a looking for a 'round about' and not complete accuracy, just DOUBLE THE KILOS to get the pounds.

Lots of luck.

Jo (Orange)

[Guest guest]

or the official conversions is to divide your pounds by 2.205 to get the

equiv kg's

>

>Reply-To: ozband

>To: ozband >

>Subject: Re: New Member

>Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 10:48:54 +1000

>

>Lyn,

>

>Like the others, I welcome you. Now don't get hung up about this

>conversion stuff. I guess you want to translate our loss language into

>something American.

>

>Well its simple, because you a looking for a 'round about' and not complete

>accuracy, just DOUBLE THE KILOS to get the pounds.

>

>Lots of luck.

>

>Jo (Orange)

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No, I need to do the math so I will get proficient. Doesn't have anything to do with being American. I got a large packet of information from the physician in Detroit at the clinic that does these procedures and I have to have a psychiatric exam, not just me, everyone who is contemplating the surgery at that clinic. The hospital is in downtown Detroit where most sane individuals would not venture anyway. I think that should say something in itself.

Lynn

Lynn Henschell Stableswww.tennesseewalkinghorses.com

Re: New Member

Lyn,

Like the others, I welcome you. Now don't get hung up about this conversion stuff. I guess you want to translate our loss language into something American.

Well its simple, because you a looking for a 'round about' and not complete accuracy, just DOUBLE THE KILOS to get the pounds.

Lots of luck.

Jo (Orange)ozband website: http://www.ozband.com

[Guest guest]

Hello Hanh,

I do not live in Houston, but Beaumont, which is only 1.5 hours drive away.

We also use the Texas Medical Center for our 3 year old son . has

bi-lateral microtia and atresia and wears a bone conduction hearing aid. His

external ears both look quite normal but about 30% smaller than they should

be. The R ear will need the top part surgically corrected, it's hard to

explain but looks like it is stuck down on his head. No one has ever noticed

his ears unless I point out the difference to a normal child's ears.

Our ENT is Dr. Duncan who practices at Texas Children's Hospital and is

WONDERFUL. We too have considered Dr. Aguilar. We have had a consultation

with Dr. Jahrsdoerfer (ear canal surgeon)who works in the same office as Dr.

Aguilar and I met Dr. Aguilar at this time also. Dr. J. is an expert on the

ear canal surgery and he seems to have worked quite a lot with Dr. Aguilar

in repairing these ears. We have considered two other surgeons who are in

Texas, Dr. Genecov, who is in Dallas, and Dr. Bonilla, who is in San

. These are both plastic surgeons. I have not yet met these surgeons

as my son still has a little while but I plan to make appointments in the

next year or so. I believe they both have websites but I don't have the

addresses myself, they should be fairly easy to search for though.

So while I cannot offer you first hand experience of their surgical skills

and results these names might help you in your search for a surgeon. I think

it is crucial to meet the surgeon, see as many high quality pictures of

their surgical results as possible, if possible meet some of their patients

and then use your instincts as to who seems to have the skills for the type

of surgery your daughter requires. This is a time consuming and exhausting

process, but my feeling is that my child has to live with my decision for a

lifetime, and that deserves the very best research I can do for him. This

list is a tremendous source of help too.

In your letter you asked for specialists in atresia...that is the surgery to

enlarge the ear canal..is your daughter having this surgery also? Or just

the microtia repair...to restore the outer ear? For atresia I believe Dr.

Jahrsdoerfer is one of the worlds leading experts in this surgery..as I

mentioned he does practice in Houston but only 2 days a month.

Dr. Brent does seem to be the leader in Microtia repair but others have

mentioned good experiences with Dr. Genecov. Also other doctors perform

implant surgery which is another option to consider that some on this list

have experience with.

Please feel free to e-mail me at Sallyot@... if I can help in any

way. Good luck with your search for a surgeon for your daughter. I will

certainly share information with you as I obtain it about Texas surgeons.

Sally, mom to

New member

> Hello everyone

> I recently found your group and am very thankful for

> the information that the group puts together.

> I lives in Houston and my daughter , is 20

> month old . She was born with right atresia and

> hemifacial microsomia. Her ABR is Ok on the left ear

> and minimal (both sensory and conductive hearing

> loss)so they do not recommend hearing aid for her.

> Her speech so far is ok. She is going to have a 3d ct

> scan in 2 weeks She is currently follows at Texas

> Children Hospital with the pediatric ENT. I am not

> too sure about the choices for her plastic surgeon and

> her oral maxillary surgeon. I don't think they have

> much experience yet. Last week on TV they mention

> about Dr. Fred Aguilar. If there is any member out

> there who have experience with some local plastic

> surgeons who specialize in atresia , please give me

> some advice. I have read Dr. Brent 's website and he

> is very impressive. So if I can't find anyone locally

> , we will make the trip to California for a

> consultation

> Hanh Truong

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Lou and

So glad you joined us. Your experience sounds just like mine. Brayden (now

17months time flys) has unilateral right side stage 3 microtia with 2 skin

tags as well. I was told nothing at the hospital and they let me leave

there thinking this was a fluke thing. I didn't even know there was a name

for it. I too found out most of my information from the internet (mainly

from this group). You will find a lot of information and support here.

Regarding the ABR check to see if it is possible to do it during regular

sleep. Brayden had his done while sleeping (no sedation) in my arms. He was

only about 6 weeks old, but I think 5 month olds still sleep pretty good.

You could always try it and then go to sedation. Something to ask about.

Welcome and ask away.

Autumn

[Guest guest]

> Hi Everyone!

> I'm so glad that I found you all.

> Our son is 5 months old and has unilateral (right ear)

> atresia/microtia (looks like type 3 to me)and he has 2 small skin

> tags. Actually, I have made this diagnosis on my own from researching

> the internet. Our peditrician didn't tell us anything in the hospital

> when he was born. Nice huh? We have since switched doctors and I'm

> satisfied with our new one so far. She ordered a renal ultrasound

> and his kidneys are fine. Next week we are taking him for an ABR

> test at Children's Memorial. (His left ear passed the hearing test

> in the hospital when he was born) I'm a little nervous about the ABR

> since they will need to sedate him and he cannot eat 6 hours prior.

> How do you do that with a 5 month old?

When we had the ABR with , they did sedate him, but there was no food

restriction. In fact my wife tried to breat feed him to get him to go to

sleep quicker.

They gave him a couple of droppers full of some orange liquid (I don't

remember what it was called), and about 10 minutes later, he was fast asleep

(although he did scream when we tried to give him the liquid, he didn't like

the taste too much)

I know of others on this list, that had an ABR with no sedation at all. As

long as is asleep, and stays asleep for the test, that's all that

matters. Whether you need help getting and keeping him asleep is the issue.

I would double check about the food thing, and ask what kind of sedation

they will be using.

> We are still looking for good ENT doctor in our area. has

> had one ear infection in his good ear so far and he seems to tug on

> it quite often like there is alot of wax or something. Anyone else

> have experience with this?

OUr second son (no microtia or atresia) gets excess build up of wax, and our

family Dr has cleaned it out a couple of times (squirts a warm liquid into

the ear to melt the wax, and drains it. Doesn't seem to bother our son too

much). He has had a couple of ear infections, but they haven't been real

bad. Just enough that he needed ear drops to reduce the redness and slight

swelling in the ear. A couple of days with the drops and he is as good as

new.

> He also has blocked tear ducts, any

> relation to atresia/microtia?

I haven't heard about this being related to Microtia/Atresia...anyone else?

> One last question, when do you make an

> appointment for consultation with Dr. J and Dr. Brent? I sure hope

> they are around in 6, 7, 8 years!

I can't help you here. Although the age for the surgeries seems to vary

depending on the Dr. I have heard as young as 2 or 3 years old (which I

think is too young), and lately I have heard that you should wait until they

are 10 years old. I am sure others on this list will help ot here.

> Lou

Glad to have you on board Lou!!

Steve

[Guest guest]

Autumn,

If you do meet Dr. De La Cruz please share your experiences with us non

Californians! It is easy for us to see Dr. J since he comes to Texas but

California is another matter entirely. Not that I won't go but I just wouldl

ike to find out more before I schedule a trip!

Any info you may glean about him or House Ear Institute would be much

appreciated. Good luck!

Regrds,

Sally and

Re: New Member

>

>

>

> << I have

> considered Dr. De La Cruz in California (House Ear Institute) for the

> atresia surgery. >>

>

> I'm hearing more and more about him. He is local for me so I should set

up a

> consultation. Just by chance (or maybe not) my husband (a graphic

designer)

> was given a job to do for House Ear Institute the week Brayden was born.

> Autumn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am new to the group and very excited about all that I have found on

your group page. My son is 14months

welcome yenavarro!

jack

[Guest guest]

I am new to the group and very excited about all that I have found on

your group page. My son is 14months

welcome yenavarro!

jack

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the friendliest place on the WWW! Glad to have you here. It is great to know we have a wonderful group to come and talk to with questions, fears, and triumphs.

Christie and , 1 year old (bilateral microtia/left atresia/right stenosis) with a BCHA

-----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 6:55 PMTo: AtresiaMicrotia Subject: New MemberPatty and I(Dave) are the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl named Marla, she has a 3 1/2 yr old sister . Marla has right side stage 3 microtia/atresia. Needless to say how we intially felt, I'm sure you have all been there. I've been reading this groups information since the night I found out which is about a mounth ago (every night), and joined a few days ago, thanks Steve. We live in Michigan and were refered to the Childrens Hospital where we've seen the E.N.T. and the plastic surgeon, I was not impressed with the pictures of the plastic surgeon's work, what so ever. This journey for the reconstruction of my daughter's ear and possible middle ear surgery has made me feel somewhat relieved by all the wisdom this group has to offer. I want the best for Marla which probably means traveling out of state for ear reconstruction. I'm not sure if Dr. B will keep working forever, but if he does retire, I'll settle for second best. I forgot if Dr. Eavey or Dr. Epley are plastic surgeons but all information and support is welcome. Once again, thank all of you for easing my fears as now I have people who I can talk to. All information is welcome. Sincerely, Dave

[Guest guest]

Hey Dave - Welcome!

We are from Michigan too! We have a 10 year old son Josh who completed

recontstruction with Dr. Brent almost a year ago. We're in Lake Orion which

is about 30 miles north of Detroit. We too have been to Children's and have

had a lot of experience with the various physicians at their cranio facial

team. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Congratulations on your new baby, Marla. Hugs to your sweet family!

Peace, beth

>

>Reply-To: AtresiaMicrotia

>To: AtresiaMicrotia

>Subject: New Member

>Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 23:54:45 -0000

>

>Patty and I(Dave) are the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl

>named Marla, she has a 3 1/2 yr old sister . Marla has right

>side stage 3 microtia/atresia. Needless to say how we intially felt,

>I'm sure you have all been there. I've been reading this groups

>information since the night I found out which is about a mounth ago

>(every night), and joined a few days ago, thanks Steve. We live in

>Michigan and were refered to the Childrens Hospital where we've seen

>the E.N.T. and the plastic surgeon, I was not impressed with the

>pictures of the plastic surgeon's work, what so ever. This journey

>for the reconstruction of my daughter's ear and possible middle ear

>surgery has made me feel somewhat relieved by all the wisdom this

>group has to offer. I want the best for Marla which probably means

>traveling out of state for ear reconstruction. I'm not sure if Dr. B

>will keep working forever, but if he does retire, I'll settle for

>second best. I forgot if Dr. Eavey or Dr. Epley are plastic surgeons

>but all information and support is welcome. Once again, thank all of

>you for easing my fears as now I have people who I can talk to. All

>information is welcome. Sincerely, Dave

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

,

Thanks so much for writing. I've heard so much about Dr. Brent and his work and

so little about Dr. Eavey's. However, I've spoken to Dr. Eavey on the phone

(like I mentioned in the previous e-mail), and already I am impressed with his

bedside manner. I'd love to hear more about your daughter and her surgery. How

old is she? How long ago was the surgery? Are you happy with the results? Did

he use the rib cartilage? I apologize if I'm prying. We too will travel

anywhere we need to for the best care for Lena. I'd love to hear from you

again.

Traci

[Guest guest]

beth,

Thank you for sharing that email with all. While intended for , I

think we can all benefit from this wonderfully written letter.

Hugs,

Christie and , 13 mos. (bilateral microtia/left atresia/right

stenois) with a BCHA

New Member

>Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:19:48 -0500

>

>Hello,

>

>My name is . I am 25 years old. And I have Microtia on my right ear.

>I came across this group, after searching and searching for help.

>

>A little history about myself: I was born in an African country. I came to

>the US (Michigan) when I was 19. I have since graduated from college with a

>bachelor’s degree, and currently pursuing an MBA degree.

>

>I had a surgery performed on the ear when I was 21 (in the US), but the

>surgery was unsuccessful. Not only has this compounded my sorrow and

>anguish, it also consolidated my despair about this ordeal. I am suffering

>from an on-going acute low self-esteem.

>

>I have contacted some surgeons, by mail and in person, and they expressed

>worries about the scared tissue. Some said they could improve,

>considerably, on the ear. I try to shy away from accepting prosthesis,

>because I am not comfortable with its disadvantages – suffices to

>say that I am not looking for a perfect ear (just something not too

>conspicuous).

>

>I consider myself helpless right now. I need help from anyone. I need

>advice. Please help!

>

>Regards

>D

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[Guest guest]

Hi , I'm also 25 years old, have left microtia and atresia and had previous reconstruction that was unsuccessful. I've been unable to find a doctor in the USA to work on my ear. Although, I haven't looked into a doctor named Gencov from Dallas, Texas 1- that I heard works with patients with previous reconstruction. My biggest concern is money, I doubt my insurance will pay for reconstruction or transportation/hotel costs.

[Guest guest]

,

if your insurance will not pay you can go to your Department of Social and Health services they have what is called a spent down. You pay a certain % of your income and they will take over after that. Hotel and transportation can be paid by United Way, or some other local charity organizations.

Have you gone on Dr. Nagata's web page? It looks really good. My son Mike had 10 surgeries and they were unsuccessful. we are currently waiting to hear from him.Be very careful who you see the next time. a lot of Dr. will tell you that they can do it, but really can not.

Good luck

Bir

-- Re: new member

Hi , I'm also 25 years old, have left microtia and atresia and had previous reconstruction that was unsuccessful. I've been unable to find a doctor in the USA to work on my ear. Although, I haven't looked into a doctor named Gencov from Dallas, Texas 1- that I heard works with patients with previous reconstruction. My biggest concern is money, I doubt my insurance will pay for reconstruction or transportation/hotel costs.

[Guest guest]



Hi , I have no advice for you, as is only 13 mos. with bilateral microtia, but wanted to offer you our welcome to the group...you have most certainly found the friendliest place on the WWW!

Hugs,

Christie and , 13 mos., bilateral microtia/left atresia/right stenosis with a BCHA

-----Original Message-----From: DadaApeluwa@... Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 9:20 AMTo: AtresiaMicrotia Subject: New MemberHello,My name is . I am 25 years old. And I have Microtia on my right ear. I came across this group, after searching and searching for help.A little history about myself: I was born in an African country. I came to the US (Michigan) when I was 19. I have since graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree, and currently pursuing an MBA degree.I had a surgery performed on the ear when I was 21 (in the US), but the surgery was unsuccessful. Not only has this compounded my sorrow and anguish, it also consolidated my despair about this ordeal. I am suffering from an on-going acute low self-esteem.I have contacted some surgeons, by mail and in person, and they expressed worries about the scared tissue. Some said they could improve, considerably, on the ear. I try to shy away from accepting prosthesis, because I am not comfortable with its disadvantages – suffices to say that I am not looking for a perfect ear (just something not too conspicuous). I consider myself helpless right now. I need help from anyone. I need advice. Please help!Regards

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Beverley. I find that WW is the only thing that works

for me and a plan that I can stay on for more then a week. You found a

great group!

==============================

Jen

213/206.4/150

Halloween Challenge: 196.4

>

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>To: Weight_Watchers_Member_Support_Group

>Subject: New Member

>Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 19:25:56 -0000

>

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Well.....not really.........how about re-newbie!

My name is Beverley, I live in Calgary, Alberta.

I am a lifetime member that lost 70 lbs approximately 4 years

ago and at that time I became a leader. I have gained back 47

lbs, and just over the past 3 weeks have lost 9 lbs. I love Weight

Watchers and have found that it is the only thing that works!!!!

I would love to be part of this group to share in all the great

information and support!! I have always found Weight Watcher

people to be wonderful, supportive people!

My goal is to reach 140, I am currently at 178. I want to lose at

least 20 lbs by the beginning of December. I plan to work hard

and I am very determined. That is two pounds a week. I plan to

reach my goal weight by February 15, 2004. I realize that will be

some glitches a long the way.....but I can do itt!

I didn't do the introductory thingy, because I thought that my

e-mail would be able to describe me better.

I can't wait to chat more!

Beverley

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Reading about being an active mom, I thought "wow. You

can start immediately" 8-)

Welcome to our group!

-Elissa

New member

NAME: LOCATION:(City and State only): Hutchinson, KS OCCUPATION: P/T teller & P/T stay at home momMEMBER TYPE: MY INTEREST IN THIS GROUP: To get advice and hopefully stay motivated to lose weightHOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A WW MEMBER: 2 weeksWHAT ARE YOUR GOALS: To lose 75-80 lbs and be fit. Not to be a lazy mom, but an active mom.FAVORITE 1 POINT SNACK: banana muffinsFAVORITE 2 POINT SNACK: 2 mini bagelsFAVORITE 3 POINT SNACK: OTHER INTERESTS: MY WEB SITE: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I look forward to getting some great advice and support and I hope to get back to someone else.

[Guest guest]

Hello all!

I did Atkins for a long time, lost 55 pds and went nuts over the holidays two

years ago. I could never do Atkins again simply because I got so very sick from

meats all the time. I just know this is going to work far better for me. Glad

to find a support group as well. Those Atkins' groups were somewhat aggressive

and condescending when I needed their support the most. With fibromyalgia, that

diet worked because I have reactive hypoglycemia, but I never felt truly

satisfied.

Pain is a part of being alive, and we need to learn that.

Pain does not last forever, nor is it necessarily unbeatable, and we need to be

taught that.

hugs,

Pat aka Fibronurse

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FMS-CFIDS-MCS-education/?yguid=111674584

Pain is a part of being alive, and we need to learn that.

Pain does not last forever, nor is it necessarily unbeatable, and we need to be

taught that.

hugs,

Pat aka Fibronurse