Newbie on Board

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

I had the RNY. I chose it over the band for a couple of reasons.

1. I felt I had a better shot at having long-term success with the RNY

because of the permanent restriction and malabsorbtive qualities

2. I live in Jamaica, and it would be impractical for me to fly to the US

or Mexico for fills

The cons to having RNY? I throw up a lot. Hopefully that will get better as

time goes on, but it's pretty common. I get horribly ill if I consume to

many carbohydrates or too much sugar. How much sugar makes you sick (it's

called " dumping " ) varies from person to person.

I say that the dumping is a con, but it's also an advantage. There's

nothing like getting sick to make you stay away from the bad stuff!! LOL! I

actually tolerate sugar much better than many post-ops I've talked to. My

understanding is that the particular type of RNY that Dr. Aceves does

lessens the dumping syndrome.

--------------------------------------------

in Jamaica (yep, the island!)

Lap RNY, 50cm; Feb 5, 2005

Dr. Alberto Aceves; Mexicali, Mexico

243/187/150

--------------------------------------------

At 09:10 PM 6/16/2005, you wrote:

>Hello Everyone,

>I have finally decided to pursue getting surgery done. I am in between

>getting the Band or RNY. I would like to hear from people that have

[Guest guest]

Funny - I chose the LAP BAND for some of the same reasons that

chose the RNY bypass: I didn't want to have the malabsorption and

dumping issues. And I think RNYs have to take medications (not sure

what) the rest of their lives; I didn't want that.

I liked the lap band because my digestive tract would not be cut and

spliced - and it's both removable (if ever necessary) and adjustable.

To me, that just seems safer, less invasive and makes sense. The

adjustment (fills) issue is something to consider, of cousre. I found a

local naturopath who does fills for Mexican bandsters, but I hear that

in some U.S. areas it's hard to locate a doc to do this. You should

definitely try to identify this before you make the decision. I have

seen on some boards, people who've been banded in Mexico and are

seeking fill docs after the fact; I just don't think that's too smart.

If money is an issue, another thing to consider is that the RNY costs

more, even with Dr. Aceves I think it's around $12-13,000.

A lot of factors will figure into your personal decision, so good luck.

We're all ready to answer specific questions as they come up.

I love my band!

Jackie S.

banded 1/19/05

--

> Hello Everyone,

> I have finally decided to pursue getting surgery done. I am in

between

> getting the Band or RNY. I would like to hear from people that have

> had one or the other. The pros and cons. I want to know from those

> with the BAND how many times have you had to readjust the band and do

> you find problems with US doctors wanting to work on you knowing you

> had the surgery in Mexico? Thanks for having this website, it will be

> several months before I am able to scrape up the money for the

surgery

> but it's alot sooner than if I had to pay here in the US. I think

> $8,000-10,000 is alot more reasonable than $20-35,000.

>

> Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Jackie,

we (RNY'ers) don't have to take any particular medication, but it is very

important that we take vitamins for the rest of our lives. That's not a

biggie for me. I drink 3 protein shakes (30 grams protein in each) every

day and take a handful of vitamins. I don't mind doing that, but it is an

issue for many people.

The RNY is more expensive, but I don't have the cost of fills. The cost

difference wasn't part of the decision-making process for me though.

--------------------------------------------

in Jamaica (yep, the island!)

Lap RNY, 50cm; Feb 5, 2005

Dr. Alberto Aceves; Mexicali, Mexico

243/187/150

--------------------------------------------

At 12:27 PM 6/17/2005, you wrote:

>[snip]

>And I think RNYs have to take medications (not sure

>what) the rest of their lives; I didn't want that.

[Guest guest]

I had the band done May 10 and I have had 1 fill of 1.7 cc on June 17

because I was going to be in San Diego anyway so I decided to have Dr.

Aceves do it since I was down there but I didn't really need it. As of

today I am exactly 6 weeks post-op and have lost 30.5 pounds. I couldn't

ask for much more than that. I am 5'5 " (and a half) and weighed 242, my

goal weight is 135 (according to " the chart " I should be between 118 and

144) so I had over 100 pounds to lose but I chose it because you can get

very similar results, it is not permanent so if for some reason you need to

reverse it you can, but why would you I love it so much! It is less

restrictive, I can eat a lot more like " normal " people and being discreet

was important to me because I have told very few people about it. I also

wanted to lose the weight a little more slowly again so it was less obvious

and might prevent some of the sagging skin issues. It is a MUCH easier

recovery, I have friends that had the RNY they were truly out of commission

for 6 weeks, with the band MAYBE 6 days! Just my opinion but you get

similar results, with less risk and a better quality of life, it was an easy

choice for me. Hope that helps.

Steph

From: " k " <psichikel@...>

Reply-

Subject: Newbie on board

Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

Hello Everyone,

I have finally decided to pursue getting surgery done. I am in between

getting the Band or RNY. I would like to hear from people that have

had one or the other. The pros and cons. I want to know from those

with the BAND how many times have you had to readjust the band and do

you find problems with US doctors wanting to work on you knowing you

had the surgery in Mexico? Thanks for having this website, it will be

several months before I am able to scrape up the money for the surgery

but it's alot sooner than if I had to pay here in the US. I think

$8,000-10,000 is alot more reasonable than $20-35,000.

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Steph,

You sound just like me, I am 5'5 and weigh about 245, I will be having the band this Friday, and hope I am as successful as everyone on this message board. 30 lbs is awesome, and congrats.

take care

Tracie B.

245/150 Newbie on board

Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

I am 5 ft 5 (and a half) too!!

Newbie on board

Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

Wishing you the very best Marie and I are scheduled for the 30th and we are getting very excited...trying to do the presurgery diet thing yummmm Rosemary

RE: Newbie on boardI had the band done May 10 and I have had 1 fill of 1.7 cc on June 17because I was going to be in San Diego anyway so I decided to have Dr.Aceves do it since I was down there but I didn't really need it. As oftoday I am exactly 6 weeks post-op and have lost 30.5 pounds. I couldn'task for much more than that. I am 5'5" (and a half) and weighed 242, mygoal weight is 135 (according to "the chart" I should be between 118 and144) so I had over 100 pounds to lose but I chose it because you can getvery similar results, it is not permanent so if for some reason you need toreverse it you can, but why would you I love it so much! It is lessrestrictive, I can eat a lot more like "normal" people and being discreetwas important to me because I have told very few people about it. I alsowanted to lose the weight a little more slowly again so it was less obviousand might prevent some of the sagging skin issues. It is a MUCH easierrecovery, I have friends that had the RNY they were truly out of commissionfor 6 weeks, with the band MAYBE 6 days! Just my opinion but you getsimilar results, with less risk and a better quality of life, it was an easychoice for me. Hope that helps.StephFrom: "k" <psichikel@...>Reply- To: Subject: Newbie on boardDate: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

Tracie B.

You will be amazed at how easy it is, it's not like a diet that is hard and

discouraging. Someone wrote to me right before I went and they said it's ok

to let hope back in, I didn't really believe them I thought oh I'll be the

one person that can't do this or that this doesn't work for, I mean after

all I have been trying and failing for years. But I do have hope again and

you ARE going to do great and be incredibly successful!! Good luck and

we'll be thinking of you.

Steph

From: tkbartek@...

Reply-

Subject: Re: Newbie on board

Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:00:41 -0400

Steph,

You sound just like me, I am 5'5 and weigh about 245, I will be having the

band this Friday, and hope I am as successful as everyone on this message

board. 30 lbs is awesome, and congrats.

take care

Tracie B.

245/150

Newbie on board

Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

5'5 " and a half is sooooo much taller!

From: " Mills " <techgurl88@...>

Reply-

< >

Subject: Re: Newbie on board

Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 21:07:18 -0500

I am 5 ft 5 (and a half) too!!

Newbie on board

Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

Steph,

Thanks so much, you took the words right out of my mouth, I have been having all those thoughts, and when your spouse is standing by you and your are spending half your life savings, then you do get scared that you just can't fail this time, but with you, tracy, , , Debi, and everyone else's encouraging words, this support group, if nothing else I know will keep me on the right track, I seem to be missing these chat room times, I know I work on Wed and Thursday nights, (except this thursday and the next two weeks after surgery, but I would love to chat with you guys, we need to make a certain time everynight that who ever has time, comes into the chat room say at 8pm central time or 9 to 10 CST. What do you say guys.

Tracie B. Newbie on board

Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

Thank you Marie and Rosemary, for your thoughts and prayers, I wish ya'll were going to be there when I was there, looks like I am the only surgery scheduled for that day, luckily my husband will be by my side. Best wishes for your surgery next week.

Tracie B. in Texas RE: Newbie on boardI had the band done May 10 and I have had 1 fill of 1.7 cc on June 17because I was going to be in San Diego anyway so I decided to have Dr.Aceves do it since I was down there but I didn't really need it. As oftoday I am exactly 6 weeks post-op and have lost 30.5 pounds. I couldn'task for much more than that. I am 5'5" (and a half) and weighed 242, mygoal weight is 135 (according to "the chart" I should be between 118 and144) so I had over 100 pounds to lose but I chose it because you can getvery similar results, it is not permanent so if for some reason you need toreverse it you can, but why would you I love it so much! It is lessrestrictive, I can eat a lot more like "normal" people and being discreetwas important to me because I have told very few people about it. I alsowanted to lose the weight a little more slowly again so it was less obviousand might prevent some of the sagging skin issues. It is a MUCH easierrecovery, I have friends that had the RNY they were truly out of commissionfor 6 weeks, with the band MAYBE 6 days! Just my opinion but you getsimilar results, with less risk and a better quality of life, it was an easychoice for me. Hope that helps.StephFrom: "k" <psichikel@...>Reply- To: Subject: Newbie on boardDate: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

Thanks Steph and Everyone for replying to my questions. I am without

a doubt getting the Lapband for the same reason, that it is less

intrusive. I have 2 friends that had the RNY and they said if they

had to do it over again they would get the Lapband because they hate

taking the vitamins, and they eat way less with RNY. Another problem

and I guess this happens with lapbanders is the " dumping " but I

believe it occurs more in the RNY surgeries(?).

Anyways, what I have noticed with people that had the RNY is the

hair loss??? Does that happen with bandsters as well? The one

friend, she looks terrific body wise but she has aged in her face

and her hair is very thin. That kinda concerned me about having the

RNY. My other friend also has thinning hair and has to take

the " horse size " vitamins in order to keep her hair from thinning

more.

After being in the chat room and talking to Dr. Aceves about the

results gained by the band and reading everyone's posts, I see the

results are the same as having the RNY. I too, do not want the issue

of the sagging skin, which I am sure is abound to occur but

hopefully it will be less.

Speaking of the sagging skin, does Dr. Aceves perform the cosmetic

surgery on that? I have over 100lbs to lose, so I am going to have

to have the cosmetic surgery done just so I look normal when I don't

have clothes on...especially for the bf Any information on that

would be helpful as well.

The idea of losing the weight slower also appeals to me as well.

I've been heavy my whole life, in fact talking to my sister who is

all for this, she was saying it will be a shock for them. I haven't

been my target weight since I was in Jr high/High School....a long

freaking time!!!! So, losing the weight slowly will give me a chance

to get used to the new me when I look in the mirror, although I'll

be anxious to get to that target weight within a couple of years

I am sure once I even lose 70lbs I'll be back to doing alot of the

things I used to do. Since I've always been heavy, I've done

mountain climbing (huffin and a puffin along the way of course...but

I got there!), doing bike rides along the Monterey coast, and just

plain running around. So, I hope by losing some of the weight it

will get me back to being active to where the weight will come off

easier with the skin toning up. So, to hear about 30lbs being lost

after 6 weeks...I am excited for you Steph and also for the prospect

of my own weight loss once I get the surgery.

Thanks for replying Steph and Good Luck!!!! I'm happy for you and

wish you the best weight loss success...and this also goes out to

the rest whom have taken the path to a healthier lifestyle

> I had the band done May 10 and I have had 1 fill of 1.7 cc on June

17

> because I was going to be in San Diego anyway so I decided to have

Dr.

> Aceves do it since I was down there but I didn't really need it.

As of

> today I am exactly 6 weeks post-op and have lost 30.5 pounds. I

couldn't

> ask for much more than that. I am 5'5 " (and a half) and weighed

242, my

> goal weight is 135 (according to " the chart " I should be between

118 and

> 144) so I had over 100 pounds to lose but I chose it because you

can get

> very similar results, it is not permanent so if for some reason

you need to

> reverse it you can, but why would you I love it so much! It is

less

> restrictive, I can eat a lot more like " normal " people and being

discreet

> was important to me because I have told very few people about

it. I also

> wanted to lose the weight a little more slowly again so it was

less obvious

> and might prevent some of the sagging skin issues. It is a MUCH

easier

> recovery, I have friends that had the RNY they were truly out of

commission

> for 6 weeks, with the band MAYBE 6 days! Just my opinion but you

get

> similar results, with less risk and a better quality of life, it

was an easy

> choice for me. Hope that helps.

>

> Steph

>

> From: " k " <psichikel@s...>

> Reply-

>

> Subject: Newbie on board

> Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

Tracie,

You will have company, another lady from TEXAS is coming in the same day, you are even coming together from the airport, she is not in the group. I will send her an invite right now to see if she joins, her name is Anne.

Ninatkbartek@... wrote:

Thank you Marie and Rosemary, for your thoughts and prayers, I wish ya'll were going to be there when I was there, looks like I am the only surgery scheduled for that day, luckily my husband will be by my side. Best wishes for your surgery next week.

Tracie B. in Texas RE: Newbie on boardI had the band done May 10 and I have had 1 fill of 1.7 cc on June 17because I was going to be in San Diego anyway so I decided to have Dr.Aceves do it since I was down there but I didn't really need it. As oftoday I am exactly 6 weeks post-op and have lost 30.5

pounds. I couldn'task for much more than that. I am 5'5" (and a half) and weighed 242, mygoal weight is 135 (according to "the chart" I should be between 118 and144) so I had over 100 pounds to lose but I chose it because you can getvery similar results, it is not permanent so if for some reason you need toreverse it you can, but why would you I love it so much! It is lessrestrictive, I can eat a lot more like "normal" people and being discreetwas important to me because I have told very few people about it. I alsowanted to lose the weight a little more slowly again so it was less obviousand might prevent some of the sagging skin issues. It is a MUCH easierrecovery, I have friends that had the RNY they were truly out of commissionfor 6 weeks, with the band MAYBE 6 days! Just my opinion but you getsimilar results, with less risk and a better quality of life, it was an easychoice for me. Hope

that helps.StephFrom: "k" <psichikel@...>Reply- To: Subject: Newbie on boardDate: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

[Guest guest]

Kellie,

Lap banders do not get the dumping syndrome. Some bypass pateints do not get it either most do but some don't. No way of knowing beforehand.

The hairloss is due to rapid weight loss so some people withthe band do lose hari but it comes back, zinc is what Dr. Aceves recommends. I kow I lost a ton of hair after my pregancies, I thought I had cancer! I am not kidding, nobody told me this would happen.

Dr. Aceves does not do the cosmetic surgery himself but we do have a plastic surgeon who does, Dr. Aceves recommends you lose as much weight as possible before the PS to ger better results.

Nina

k <psichikel@...> wrote:

Thanks Steph and Everyone for replying to my questions. I am without a doubt getting the Lapband for the same reason, that it is less intrusive. I have 2 friends that had the RNY and they said if they had to do it over again they would get the Lapband because they hate taking the vitamins, and they eat way less with RNY. Another problem and I guess this happens with lapbanders is the "dumping" but I believe it occurs more in the RNY surgeries(?). Anyways, what I have noticed with people that had the RNY is the hair loss??? Does that happen with bandsters as well? The one friend, she looks terrific body wise but she has aged in her face and her hair is very thin. That kinda concerned me about having the RNY. My other friend also has thinning hair and has to take the "horse size" vitamins in order to keep her hair from thinning

more. After being in the chat room and talking to Dr. Aceves about the results gained by the band and reading everyone's posts, I see the results are the same as having the RNY. I too, do not want the issue of the sagging skin, which I am sure is abound to occur but hopefully it will be less. Speaking of the sagging skin, does Dr. Aceves perform the cosmetic surgery on that? I have over 100lbs to lose, so I am going to have to have the cosmetic surgery done just so I look normal when I don't have clothes on...especially for the bf Any information on that would be helpful as well. The idea of losing the weight slower also appeals to me as well. I've been heavy my whole life, in fact talking to my sister who is all for this, she was saying it will be a shock for them. I haven't been my target weight since I was in Jr high/High School....a long freaking time!!!! So, losing the weight slowly will give

me a chance to get used to the new me when I look in the mirror, although I'll be anxious to get to that target weight within a couple of years I am sure once I even lose 70lbs I'll be back to doing alot of the things I used to do. Since I've always been heavy, I've done mountain climbing (huffin and a puffin along the way of course...but I got there!), doing bike rides along the Monterey coast, and just plain running around. So, I hope by losing some of the weight it will get me back to being active to where the weight will come off easier with the skin toning up. So, to hear about 30lbs being lost after 6 weeks...I am excited for you Steph and also for the prospect of my own weight loss once I get the surgery. Thanks for replying Steph and Good Luck!!!! I'm happy for you and wish you the best weight loss success...and this also goes out to the rest whom have taken the path to a healthier lifestyle

> I had the band done May 10 and I have had 1 fill of 1.7 cc on June 17 > because I was going to be in San Diego anyway so I decided to have Dr. > Aceves do it since I was down there but I didn't really need it. As of > today I am exactly 6 weeks post-op and have lost 30.5 pounds. I couldn't > ask for much more than that. I am 5'5" (and a half) and weighed 242, my > goal weight is 135 (according to "the chart" I should be between 118 and > 144) so I had over 100 pounds to lose but I chose it because you can get > very similar results, it is not permanent so if for some reason you need to > reverse it you can, but why would you I love it so much! It is less > restrictive, I can eat a lot more like "normal" people and being discreet > was

important to me because I have told very few people about it. I also > wanted to lose the weight a little more slowly again so it was less obvious > and might prevent some of the sagging skin issues. It is a MUCH easier > recovery, I have friends that had the RNY they were truly out of commission > for 6 weeks, with the band MAYBE 6 days! Just my opinion but you get > similar results, with less risk and a better quality of life, it was an easy > choice for me. Hope that helps.> > Steph> > From: "k" <psichikel@s...>> Reply- > > Subject: Newbie on board> Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:10:35 -0000

Nina Eguia Patient Coordinator, Dr Aceves888 344 3916 , 619-962-8142nina_eguia@...

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[Guest guest]

I would still go with the RNY if I had to do it over again. I *love* that I

can only eat a very small amount at a time. I am glad I have the potential

to " dump " on certain foods because it keeps me away from them! I could

easily gain back what I've lost by eating ice cream, mashed potatoes,

french fries, juice, soda, and other " slider " and high calorie foods and

drinks (slider foods are the soft things that can " slide " right through

your pouch, allowing you to eat more and get hungry again sooner). I got

fat because I ate way too much and often ate the wrong things. I physically

can not do that anymore, and I am so grateful.

I don't mind the vitamins. I take lots of vitamins and drink protein

shakes, but it's fine. It's just part of my life now. I took vitamins

before surgery too. Yes, I am having some hair loss, but that is very

common after surgery of any kind. I make sure I get plenty of protein to

stave off the hair loss. I just uploaded a new pic, taken last night.

You'll see that I look fresh and happy, and have LOTS and LOTS of hair :-).

I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, but I don't want anyone to be

scared off from RNY either!

--------------------------------------------

in Jamaica (yep, the island!)

Lap RNY, 50cm; Feb 5, 2005

Dr. Alberto Aceves; Mexicali, Mexico

243/187/150

--------------------------------------------

At 11:08 AM 6/22/2005, you wrote:

>Thanks Steph and Everyone for replying to my questions. I am without

>a doubt getting the Lapband for the same reason, that it is less

>intrusive. I have 2 friends that had the RNY and they said if they

>had to do it over again they would get the Lapband because they hate

>taking the vitamins, and they eat way less with RNY. Another problem

>and I guess this happens with lapbanders is the " dumping " but I

>believe it occurs more in the RNY surgeries(?).

>

>Anyways, what I have noticed with people that had the RNY is the

>hair loss??? Does that happen with bandsters as well? The one

>friend, she looks terrific body wise but she has aged in her face

>and her hair is very thin. That kinda concerned me about having the

>RNY. My other friend also has thinning hair and has to take

>the " horse size " vitamins in order to keep her hair from thinning

>more.

>

>After being in the chat room and talking to Dr. Aceves about the

>results gained by the band and reading everyone's posts, I see the

>results are the same as having the RNY. I too, do not want the issue

>of the sagging skin, which I am sure is abound to occur but

>hopefully it will be less.

>

>Speaking of the sagging skin, does Dr. Aceves perform the cosmetic

>surgery on that? I have over 100lbs to lose, so I am going to have

>to have the cosmetic surgery done just so I look normal when I don't

>have clothes on...especially for the bf Any information on that

>would be helpful as well.

>

>The idea of losing the weight slower also appeals to me as well.

>I've been heavy my whole life, in fact talking to my sister who is

>all for this, she was saying it will be a shock for them. I haven't

>been my target weight since I was in Jr high/High School....a long

>freaking time!!!! So, losing the weight slowly will give me a chance

>to get used to the new me when I look in the mirror, although I'll

>be anxious to get to that target weight within a couple of years

>

>I am sure once I even lose 70lbs I'll be back to doing alot of the

>things I used to do. Since I've always been heavy, I've done

>mountain climbing (huffin and a puffin along the way of course...but

>I got there!), doing bike rides along the Monterey coast, and just

>plain running around. So, I hope by losing some of the weight it

>will get me back to being active to where the weight will come off

>easier with the skin toning up. So, to hear about 30lbs being lost

>after 6 weeks...I am excited for you Steph and also for the prospect

>of my own weight loss once I get the surgery.

>

>Thanks for replying Steph and Good Luck!!!! I'm happy for you and

>wish you the best weight loss success...and this also goes out to

>the rest whom have taken the path to a healthier lifestyle

[Guest guest]

Nina,

That is great, Anne, can't wait to meet her. I assume we will be picked up at the same time and ride in together, with Ernesto. We'll just have a party along the way. lol

thanks Nina, less then 48 hours and I'll be there.

Tracie B. in Texas

[Guest guest]

Hi, my name is Maggie. I live in Southern California. I have two

teenagers (17yo son & 13yo daughter). My son was dx'd at 12. His

official dx's are: A.S., OCD, ODD, ADD, SID, and Tourette's (that's a

mouthful). My daughter is NT.

I hope to connect with people that are sharing the same frustrations

of daily life.

[Guest guest]

Hi! I believe all the following dx's you listed, except the tourette;s are

really symptoms of the Asperger's, at least that is my own personal opinion. I

have three special needs kids, own schizoaffective, one Asperger and Mild MR and

the other we're not positive yet, but looking at borderline AS. Right now, he

is dx'd social anxiety.

If I can ever lend an ear or help in any way, just drop me a line!

( ) Newbie on Board

Hi, my name is Maggie. I live in Southern California. I have two

teenagers (17yo son & 13yo daughter). My son was dx'd at 12. His

official dx's are: A.S., OCD, ODD, ADD, SID, and Tourette's (that's a

mouthful). My daughter is NT.

I hope to connect with people that are sharing the same frustrations

of daily life.

[Guest guest]

Hi Maggie,

Welcome. I'm Liz. I also live in Southern California (for about 5

more minutes). In August, we're moving to Boston for a sabbatical

year. We must be out of our minds. Actually, I'm looking forward to

it. I've got a 23 year old NT daughter, who lives in Washington DC,

and an 18 year old AS, bipolar son. My son is having big problems

with depression right now. We're hoping that he'll be able to go off

to college in the fall. He has a nice scholarship to Dean College in

Massachusetts. I think you'll find this board welcoming, informative

and supportive.

All the best,

Liz in San Diego

On May 23, 2006, at 9:09 AM, Barbara wrote:

> Hi, my name is Maggie. I live in Southern California. I have two

> teenagers (17yo son & 13yo daughter). My son was dx'd at 12. His

> official dx's are: A.S., OCD, ODD, ADD, SID, and Tourette's (that's a

> mouthful). My daughter is NT.

>

> I hope to connect with people that are sharing the same frustrations

> of daily life.

[Guest guest]

Subject: ( ) Newbie on Board

Hi, my name is Maggie. I live in Southern California. I have two

teenagers (17yo son & 13yo daughter). My son was dx'd at 12. His

official dx's are: A.S., OCD, ODD, ADD, SID, and Tourette's (that's a

mouthful). My daughter is NT.

I hope to connect with people that are sharing the same frustrations

of daily life.

Welcome Maggie! Welcome to our happy group. Please feel free to join in

the conversation whenever you like.

Roxanna