New

June 14, 2006

Anythng I can do personally, I will. This is totally inappropriate

for a monitoring program to use this test as a diagnostic

tool...which it was not meant to be used for. I am powerless over

what the board is going to do to me, but at least I can arm myself

with knowledge. I am really tired of being everyone's welcome

doormat....!

> Hi guys,

>

> I have read through all of the posts, very interesting. My story?

I

> have been clean/sober 7.5 years, finishing probation with CA board

of

> nursing, and just got the call today that I had a positive for

alcohol

> EtG. I was blown away! First of all, the test was back in

March...3

> months later here I am trying to remember what I ate...then I was

told

> my result was 1400, WAY too high for incidental ingestion. I am at

my

> wits end...I KNOW I did not drink, so I KNOW that this test has

> issues....Just wanted to get it off my chest....very frustrated

here!

>

> __________________________________________________

>

June 16, 2006

yes albuterol contains ethanol Re: New

Hi Marsha...well, I was actually booted from the diversion program after three successful years, there was a personal conflict between one of the dec monitors and myself. When I was released, I was told it was for failure to derive benefit, when asked what that meant, I was told they didn't have to explain, and that if I wanted to join diversion in the future I could. Well, forget that. I continued to work, stayed clean, and waited for probation to roll around. Now, 7 1/2 years into this, I am still being hassled, even though I do participate in recovery/12 step program, compliant with probation, etc. This whole thing just blows me away. Does anyone know if an Albuterol inhaler can cause a false positive. I do remember having to use my inhaler more often in March than any other time, and wonder if that can have any impact? Again, thanks Marsha, I am sure we will be in touch! Jenn> Hi guys, > > I have read through all of the posts, very interesting. My story? I > have been clean/sober 7.5 years, finishing probation with CA board of > nursing, and just got the call today that I had a positive for alcohol > EtG. I was blown away! First of all, the test was back in March...3 > months later here I am trying to remember what I ate...then I was told > my result was 1400, WAY too high for incidental ingestion. I am at my > wits end...I KNOW I did not drink, so I KNOW that this test has > issues....Just wanted to get it off my chest....very frustrated here!> > > > > > __________________________________________________>

June 16, 2006

eeeeeeeee yikes...maybe that is what caused my positive...i used my

inhaler quite a bit back in March, along with my nebulizer and

meds.

I did get a call from kevin/WSJ, I was unable to talk with him, and

he is going to get back to me...told my hubby this might be my 15

mins of fame...LOL....Jenn

> > Hi guys,

> >

> > I have read through all of the posts, very interesting. My

story?

> I

> > have been clean/sober 7.5 years, finishing probation with CA

board

> of

> > nursing, and just got the call today that I had a positive for

> alcohol

> > EtG. I was blown away! First of all, the test was back in

> March...3

> > months later here I am trying to remember what I ate...then I

was

> told

> > my result was 1400, WAY too high for incidental ingestion. I am

at

> my

> > wits end...I KNOW I did not drink, so I KNOW that this test has

> > issues....Just wanted to get it off my chest....very frustrated

> here!

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

July 12, 2006

HI Missy,

I live in Grand Blanc, south of Flint area, in

Michigan. I've taken the Reflexes class.

Janet

--- Missy Britton <lizziehear@...> wrote:

> Hi my name is I have 3 Children Living in

> Michigan

> Becky age 14 learning disablity she is in the 10

> grade when school starts up and she is learning at a

> 4 & 5 grade levels Karl age 13 adhd & learning

> disablities. Irene 5 she has adhd I have not taken

> any classed at all. I have been learning all this by

> experince.

>

> http://www.stuffafriend.biz/members/missybritton69

> God bless all Missy

>

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

> Sneak preview the all-new .com. It's not

> radically different. Just radically better.

__________________________________________________

July 12, 2006

What is involved with taking the classes? Janet <janetroelle@...> wrote: HI Missy,I live in Grand Blanc, south of Flint area, inMichigan. I've taken the Reflexes class.Janet--- Missy Britton <lizziehear > wrote:> Hi my name is I have 3 Children Living in> Michigan> Becky age 14 learning disablity she is in the 10> grade when school starts up and she is learning at a> 4 & 5 grade

levels Karl age 13 adhd & learning> disablities. Irene 5 she has adhd I have not taken> any classed at all. I have been learning all this by> experince.> > > > > http://www.stuffafriend.biz/members/missybritton69> God bless all Missy > > > > ---------------------------------> Sneak preview the all-new .com. It's not> radically different. Just radically better. __________________________________________________

July 30, 2006

Hi Gail, wecome to the group. I was also diagnoised in 2001 with Hep c. I had to have got it in 1985 from a blood transfusion. I spent 48 weeks in 2002 on treetment, was tested clear 4 months into treetment & have remained that way. Terrydazzygail <dazzygail@...> wrote: Hi all, my name is gail and I'm new to the group. I was diagnoised in 2001, but may have been having issues as far back as 87. My Dr. has recommended that I start treatment and so I am waiting for my next appt. I have

a dear friend who has hep c and after many treatments has been told she is clear of it at this time. Anyway I just wanted to introduce myself and meets others who deal with this disease as well. thanksgail

August 1, 2006

Welcome Gail, this is the best group of people, they

have helped me. the treatments are tough but the

alternative is way worse. Remember knowledge is power,

as we speak I am in the hospital for biopsy, I dont

want not avail myself of every possible weapon to

fight this monster stay strong, we are with

you!....mike savage

--- dazzygail <dazzygail@...> wrote:

> Hi I'm new to this group, I've been hoping that I

> would'nt have to get

> to this pooing but here I am. I was dignoised with

> Hep C back in

> 2001. I havent had to do anything about it except

> doing the blood

> labs and so forth. But just the other day my Dr. set

> up a consult to

> begin Interferon. This I have been dreading as a

> close frined of mine

> had went through that treatment and I am aware of it

> side effects.

> Although for her after 3 tries with this med she has

> been told she is

> hep c free.

>

> Anyway I am here to learn more and to listen to what

> others are doing

> and going through. Thanks

>

> Gail

>

__________________________________________________

September 5, 2006

> to GP to get a referal to the opthamologist as I am afraid that I may

> have something else going on with my sight - if I yawn my eyes get

> teary but they sting and it hurts and sight is blurry for a minute or

> two.

>

Hi ,

Welcome to the board. You will find that you receive the best comfort

here from people that understand exactly what you are going though.

There is a tendancy to have more then one autoimmune disease when you

have PS and psoriasis. you should go to an opthalmologist because

what you are describing sounds like sjogrens symdrome which is the

drying of the eyes and mouth.

Janet

September 7, 2006

In a message dated 05/09/2006 12:37:46 GMT Daylight Time,

vowenmarshall@... writes:

I am new here. I was diagnosed last March but I was told to come back

when I was having symptoms as by the time I got to see the

rheumologist, my symptoms were on " hold. "

Hi ,

Welcome to the group. I'm sorry that you have to deal with so much over and

above your PA which would be bad enough on its own.

Is your husband now verbally abusive since being diagnosed with Cancer or is

he a verbally abusive husband who has Cancer. Either way he has no excuse for

his treatment of you.

Have you arranged to go back to see the Rheumatologist yet. If not you should

as soon as possible. It seems your doctor doesn't know what he is talking

about.

Meanwhile, I hope this group is of great benefit to you. They are a great

bunch of people and hardly ever fall out. lol I hope we can help you in some

way.

September 11, 2006

Welcome ,

I think my stress plays a lot on my PA... But everyone is different... I think

it just depends...

Love and Peace Always

Shaun and Barb

September 22, 2006

Thursday, September 21, 2006, 9:09:14 PM, you wrote:

> Hello. I am na and I will be getting my band around the middle

> of October. I am done with all the Dr Appt and I am just waiting On

> insurance approval now. But my BMI is well within range for this

> surgery. Anyway, I look forward to meeting each and every one of you.

Although this group is only for people already banded, I went ahead

and approved na's message, and trust that she will NOT ask any

PRE-BAND questions, and will wait until after she's banded.

There are lots of good places for pre-band questions, but this isn't

one of them.

dan

--

Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk

Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03

323/209/199 Age 63 The road goes on forever.....

October 1, 2006

Hello,

I am new to this site and I am looking forward to talking with

others with Lymes. I was misdiagnosed for over ten years and now

suffer from chronic mental ailments, chronic leg pain and muscle pain.

My family also has it but was caught in time before it has done real

damage thank God! I am married, live in MD. and have one fourteen yr.

old daughter. I am looking forward to being around those who knows

what it is like to have this awfull disease. Thanks so much.

Shrry_rowe

October 2, 2006

Hi Shrry

I am sorry you are so sick from lyme disease, but I know you must feel

very relieved for your family that it was caught early and they have

the hope of full recovery. Many of us on lymeaid have chronic lyme.

You are right, this is an awful disease, but we are here to help and

support each other through.

Take good care

>

> Hello,

> I am new to this site and I am looking forward to talking with

> others with Lymes. I was misdiagnosed for over ten years and now

> suffer from chronic mental ailments, chronic leg pain and muscle pain.

> My family also has it but was caught in time before it has done real

> damage thank God! I am married, live in MD. and have one fourteen yr.

> old daughter. I am looking forward to being around those who knows

> what it is like to have this awfull disease. Thanks so much.

> Shrry_rowe

>

October 2, 2006

HELLO SHRRY

NEAT SP NAME, IAM SO SORRY THAT YOUR HURTING SO, HANG IN THERE BECAUSE THERE

ARE BETTER DAYS. ENJOY YOUR TIME HERE THERE ARE SOME REALLY GOOD PEOPLE HERE.

BUD

Lizzie <betneal@...> wrote:

Hi Shrry

I am sorry you are so sick from lyme disease, but I know you must feel

very relieved for your family that it was caught early and they have

the hope of full recovery. Many of us on lymeaid have chronic lyme.

You are right, this is an awful disease, but we are here to help and

support each other through.

Take good care

>

> Hello,

> I am new to this site and I am looking forward to talking with

> others with Lymes. I was misdiagnosed for over ten years and now

> suffer from chronic mental ailments, chronic leg pain and muscle pain.

> My family also has it but was caught in time before it has done real

> damage thank God! I am married, live in MD. and have one fourteen yr.

> old daughter. I am looking forward to being around those who knows

> what it is like to have this awfull disease. Thanks so much.

> Shrry_rowe

>

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October 10, 2006

Monday, October 9, 2006, 12:34:52 PM, you wrote:

> Hello everyone Im very new to this all! I got my band 6 months ago and

> Im ready for a fill can anyone help me with finding someone that does

> fill in the USA So I don't have to go back to Mexico! So if anyone has

> any idea that would be great thanks!!

The website for this group has a list of fill places. Check it out.

It is under databases on the left menu. But let us know WHERE you

are, as if you're in Maine you wouldn't want a fill doc in Idaho or

Florida, most likely.

cheers

dan

--

Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk

Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03

323/209/199 Age 63 The road goes on forever.....

October 10, 2006

Hello and welcome!

I actually was banded almost a year ago and I've been going back to Mexico

each time for fills. Well, now I have major time constraints and am looking

to get a fill closer to home (FL). I have checked out USA Fill Centers

(www.fillcentersusa.com) which I've heard is a great resource. This would

be the first time I would have a fill without flouroscopy (FYI almost all

practioners on Fill Centers USA do not use fluoro). I'm a little nervous

about this but I'm willing to give it a shot.

I'd be interested to hear any experiences you all have had with Fill Centers

USA??? I know several of you have commented that you've had problem-free

fills without fluoro so I do feel kind of comfortable with this, but I kind

of question the supervision, training, success rates, etc. of the Fill

Center contacts.

Thanks!

>From: " kaymee4 " <kaymee4@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: New

>Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:34:52 -0000

>

>Hello everyone Im very new to this all! I got my band 6 months ago and

>Im ready for a fill can anyone help me with finding someone that does

>fill in the USA So I don't have to go back to Mexico! So if anyone has

>any idea that would be great thanks!!

>

October 11, 2006

>

> Hello and welcome!

>

> I actually was banded almost a year ago and I've been going back

to Mexico

> each time for fills. Well, now I have major time constraints and

am looking

> to get a fill closer to home (FL). I have checked out USA Fill

Centers

> (www.fillcentersusa.com) which I've heard is a great resource.

This would

> be the first time I would have a fill without flouroscopy (FYI

almost all

> practioners on Fill Centers USA do not use fluoro). I'm a little

nervous

> about this but I'm willing to give it a shot.

>

> I'd be interested to hear any experiences you all have had with

Fill Centers

> USA??? I know several of you have commented that you've had

problem-free

> fills without fluoro so I do feel kind of comfortable with this,

but I kind

> of question the supervision, training, success rates, etc. of the

Fill

> Center contacts.

>

> Thanks!

>

> >From: " kaymee4 " <kaymee4@...>

> >Reply-

> >

> >Subject: New

> >Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:34:52 -0000

> >

> >Hello everyone Im very new to this all! I got my band 6 months

ago and

> >Im ready for a fill can anyone help me with finding someone that

does

> >fill in the USA So I don't have to go back to Mexico! So if

anyone has

> >any idea that would be great thanks!!

> >

>

October 12, 2006

Where do you live? You should really be sure you have a local fill doc

available even before you get surgery. some places in teh US don't have

fill people in the entire region or state, still.

This could be a disaster if you get an overfill somewhere far away.

ER's rarely have a clue what to do the a Bandstr, and any care for the

band may not be covered by your ins. if they did not authorize the band

surgery.

This is something you need to pan ahead for, before you start with

fills.

We always need to have a fill person nearby, and know just what to do

and where to go in case of big problems.

Your band surgeon should be helping you find fill people.

Sandy r

>

> Hello everyone Im very new to this all! I got my band 6 months ago

and

> Im ready for a fill can anyone help me with finding someone that does

> fill in the USA So I don't have to go back to Mexico! So if anyone

has

> any idea that would be great thanks!!

>

October 13, 2006

Kaymee,

Check out Fill Centers USA (www.fillcentersusa.com) they may have a location

near you.

You can call them at 866-345-5872

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October 16, 2006

Be a bit careful of any " new " fill place. Fill Centers are verey new,

and do not use fluroos. Some have very well-trained people, while

others have little or no training. I have excellent and very poor

reports about the " Fill Centers " .

I have also heard from several people who were given written band info

which their docs objected strongly to, or was not at all what the doc

taught, or wanted taught to, his patient.

Be sure to ask what they will do if they should accidentally puncture

your rubing. Will they pay for the replacement surgery? or?

There are lots of answers to get befor you choose a fill place other

than your band surgeon.

Sandy r

>

> Kaymee,

>

> Check out Fill Centers USA (www.fillcentersusa.com) they may have

a location near you.

>

> You can call them at 866-345-5872

>

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

> Get your email and more, right on the new .com

>

October 25, 2006

Hello:

Coconut has many benefits for the Liver. You should try and find some of Dr.

Bruce Fife's books on Coconut and the health benefits it gives.

Bonnie

Canada

new

hallo,I am new to this and heard about coconut oil in my candida

forum.I am on a candida diet and have also hep c.It seems that coconut

has many health benefits.I was readin on the forum but feel

overwhelmed by all the info.I live in Spain and here coconut oil is

not well known.How should I start?I bought once coconutoil in a

pharmacy for skin use.it was like butter.I mean it was not liquid.At

my health food store they have very little expensive bottes for skin

use.Do you know any good distributer in Spain and a reliable brand?if

not what do I ahve to be creful sbout?

November 23, 2006

hi joanne, try coming over to lymestraegies, great protocol lots of help. any

questions feel free to write. kurt.

jojeanle1 <jojeanle1@...> wrote: Hi everyone,

My name is Joanne, and I have been sick since January. Initially,

my doc thought is was lyme, and he put me on doxy 200 mg for 6

weeks. All test kept comming up negative, so he discontinued abx

and referred me to specialists (ENR, Neuro, Rhum, Derm) all test

from them were negative. I started seeing a holistic chiropractor

and taking bunches of supplements, while this improved some of my

symptoms, others worsended. I finally went back to reg doc and

said... Ok, Ive really had enough, something is wrong, there are to

many symptoms to list, and they come and go... he finally told me

about bowen labs, and we got the test... and wolla..... i came back

postitive at 128. I've been back on Doxy now for about a week, only

200 mgs a day, which from what I understand is not enough.... All

the llmds around my area are not accepting new patients at present,

and I am angry, sad, most importantly determined to rid myself of

this crap. Can you please tell me whats working for you? Any

feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Joanne

November 23, 2006

Welcome sorry to hear of the problems; your sysmptom are not much different then

mine except the had to fine mine in spinal fluid and had to be given Keflfex 2

gram a day for 30 days, it is most improtant that you keep a positive frame of

mine. there is a lot of great information here, look and have fun as it will

help you and your Dr.

Welcome and hope your thanksgiving is great and you problems are smalll. Bud

jojeanle1 <jojeanle1@...> wrote:

Hi everyone,