To Kim

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No, Kim... not yet...I weigh 40 lbs. more than I did when I was diagnosed with Graves. I've tried several different " diets " ....low fat.... low carbs...etc. Right now I am just trying to eat less in general and trying to avoid sugar and bread. I'm " holding the line " ...haven't gained any weight in a month.

I've been on the " block/replace " treatment and have been off all thyroid meds for two months now. My most recent blood test showed the T4 in the low normal range. My Dr. says we will test again in about 6 weeks and see what happens next. This was the first visit with him where he said " perhaps in remission " and did NOT mention RIA might be necessary after all!! So... I am hopeful that the weight gain has stopped and now that I am beginning to have more energy again, I will be able to exercise again and will be able to drop some of this weight. I hope.....I always hope...

Fran

Re: To Dawn RoseIn a message dated 6/3/01 10:57:05 AM Central Daylight Time, point@... writes:

Subj: To Dawn Rose Date: 6/3/01 10:57:05 AM Central Daylight Time From: point@... (frances point) Reply-to: hyperthyroidism hyperthyroidism Hi. Just wanted to say that I understand what you are feeling about the weight gain. I gained 7 lbs. one week while eating basically salads, walking every day, etc. I took my husband with me when next I went to see my endocrinologist. I wanted a witness when I told him that I had been watching my diet and exercising, etc. and had still gained 7 lbs. in one week!!! I was just sure the Dr. would think I'd been eating cake all week with out my husband there to agree with what I'd said. Keeping a food and exercise diary sounds like a good idea. At least you will be able to hand it to the Drs. and let them read that following their diet is either helping..or not.... So..while I have no answers, just wanted to say that I do understand and hope that when other levels stabilize, we'll be able to drop some of this weight we've put on!! Best wishes..... FranFran, how did you take it off? or did you? thanks Kim

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Hi Kim! Thanks so much for your post. I too have those black

floaters. They appear with die-off which I always take as a sign

that my liver is struggling. I have read a few article that suggest

that black floaters in the vision are related to sluggish liver -

although of course, like for yourself, it can mean actual retina

problems I believe. The starburst things you describe sound a little

bit like what I have but mine are there all the time but get much

worse with die-off. You are right - I must get it checked out -

although it was looked at 5 five years ago when my systemic

candidiasis/CFS began. They just said it was scarring to the back of

my eye caused by Epinstein Barr virus which I had years ago. The

problem is that virus has long gone and cannot still be causing this

scarring. It is scary but I still underneathe have a feeling that it

could be the candida - I think Bee mentioned sometime ago that

someone she knew had suffered brain lisions as a result of candida.

If it can do that it probably can do anything! ( I will just pray

that it is " just " the candida) Many Thanks Kim Love

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Hi Bee,

>

> That is true . I did know a lady who had brain lesions that

> were cured by the candida program. It's amazing the damage that can

> be caused by candida isn't it? Just think about it for a minute -

> candida overgrowth is intended to happen when the body dies so it can

> break down the body after death. But if it is happening while we are

> still alive just imagine the tremendous damage it is causing.

OMG!!! What an EXCELLENT explanation you posted here. You know Bee, I never

made

that connection. Oh gag, yuck, and brrrrrr, all at the same time. Looking at

candida from

this perspective really shows just how nasty it is to have the overgrowth of

this stuff while

still ALIVE, ugh!

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> Hi Bee,

> >

> > That is true . I did know a lady who had brain lesions

that > > were cured by the candida program. It's amazing the damage

that can > > be caused by candida isn't it? Just think about it for

a minute - > > candida overgrowth is intended to happen when the body

dies so it can > > break down the body after death. But if it is

happening while we are > > still alive just imagine the tremendous

damage it is causing.

> OMG!!! What an EXCELLENT explanation you posted here. You

know .Bee, I never made> that connection. Oh gag, yuck, and brrrrrr,

all at the same time. Looking at candida from > this perspective

really shows just how nasty it is to have the overgrowth of this

stuff while > still ALIVE, ugh!

Hi Kim,

It is shocking and repulsive isn't it? That is why it is so

important to overcome candida - for health, for life!

Luv,

Bee

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Thank you Marcia.

I am hoping I feel up to using the laptop maybe MOnday. If so I will have my husband bring to the hospital. So I can read emails and let everyone know how I am doing.

I have to say I am a little nervous.

Tomarrow will be here soon.

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Hello Kim, Sending you positive thoughts and energy for a successful surgery tomorrow. Thank you for paving the way for me....I have 12 days to wait. By the time I go in, I hope to hear all sorts of good things about your recovery. The best to you, Marciakendrick1086@... wrote: Blake, Please tell Sherrie that Kim is thinking about her. Kim -----Original

Message-----From: Marcia Morse <morsekittyl@...>Joint Replacement Sent: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:12:13 -0700 (PDT)Subject: Re: Re: To Sherrie courtesy of Blake! Thank you so much for the report on Sherrie, Blake. Those of us waiting to go in are all so appreciative for the info. Hugs to her and wishing her ease in the recovery. She sure will be glad to be home. Marciasweetpea37814 <sweetpea37814@...> wrote: >> It is 6:11 I will be leaving in about 20 minutes for the

hospital.I > just wanted to thank everyone for your advice support and words of > wisdom and encouragement.I do not have a laptop so as soon as I am > able to sit at my desk I will let everyone know how it went. This > group has been amazing such good info. Take Care, Sherrie aka (Not as > nervours nellie)>This is Sherrie's husband (blake). I am supposed to tell you all she is alive! The surgery went well. She should be home in 4 - 5 days. __________________________________________________

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Hello Kim, You post brought tears of relief for you to my eyes. I am so happy things are going well and that you felt the difference right away. I cannot wait for my day - a week from tomorrow - to be here. Keep up the good work. How are you doing with the pain meds and did you have the epidural/block or general? I see my surgeon this afternoon for the last appt before the surgery. Marciakendrick1086@... wrote: Thank you I am

feeling great. Hoping to go home tomorrowing evening. Kim

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I did the epidural and it was fine. Next time I will do the pain pump. With the epidural I was not able to get the pain pump until 48 hours....so by then I just went to pain pills. I just did not like having to depend on the nursing stay to bring me pain meds. Which several times it took to long to get.

I don't like not being in control. So I will do the pain pump next time.

I just got done with PT then I will be heading home in a few hours.

When I get home later I will give a complete report. \\

Kim

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Dear Kim, Thank you so much for the input on the epidural. Now I do not feel badly about having general. Actually, I remember the OS telling me that the pain pump would be very necessary. Do have your red count checked for why you are feeling tired. I hope you can perk up and keep up the good work. I know it must be really hard to keep going when you are so tired. Still have much to do before I sleep tonight but I do feel very ready. I feel very teary tonight....not sure what that is about but I just tell myself this surgery is a big thing and it is OK.One more day to work. Marciakendrick1086@... wrote: hello Marcia, You will be in my thoughts and prayers this Tuesday for a speedy recovery. I have to put my 2 cents in about the epidural. I had one along with being put to sleep. When he first put the epidural it the meds caused me to have and asthmia attack. It toks a couple to get it right. What I didn't like was depending on the nurses to give me more pain meds. Since I had the epidural I could got get a pain pump for 48 hours. Put I could get additional pain control throught my IV. My problem was getting the nurse to give me the shot when I asked for them. So times I would have to wait 30 to 45 mins until I got the shot by then I would really be hurting. So needless to say the next time I do this I will

opt for the pain pump and no epidural. That way I have control of my own pain control insteading of having to depend on the hospital staff. Just my option Marcia..... As for me I am doing pretty good. I am still have problems with being very tired these last few days so it has made it hard for me to want to do my excersices. I may have to go to the doctor on Monday to have my blood checked and make sure my Red count has increased. I lost a lot of blood and my count was still low after a transfusion of my own blood. Other then that I am doing pretty good. I am still only at 95 ROM. I am very disappointed in myself because I was doing so good in the beginning. I think it is time for me to get in PT. Home nurse says I am still doing good....we will see. I am going to be good and do extra excersices today. Kim

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