update

[Guest guest]

& , That's a great idea! After the fill your stoma can swell from the pressure, it is no fun! I too went to the ER back in March but..they were not able to help in the least..clueless as to what the band even was! They offered me a NG-Tube...wanted to drown me I guess...so I opted to go home & have an unfill with my Dr. the next afternoon...it was a rough night..slept "sitting-up" on the sofa, spitting foam every 5 minutes! I hang-out in Frederick now after a fill for a few hours and have her # handy..just-in-case. ;-) Good luck lady's..hope all goes well this time.Dana

--------- Re: UPDATE

>Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:20 -0800 (PST)>>Dana, Once again Thank you....I will be going on the>29th....I went for a fill on 11/8 and everything>seemed to go well. The x-ray's showed that stuff was>going through. However, on the way back to the>airport, I started PBing the water I drank after the>fill(thank goodness for plastic bags) I never should>have gotten back on the plane, but I did, and ended up>in the ER 4 day's later. They finally figured out how>to do an unfill (that was scary - to have to tell them>how to do it) but it felt so good to be able to drink>something. This time I am staying overnight in Mexico.>Keep up the great job that you are doing for>yourself...>--- rondanacomcast (DOT) net wrote:>> > , Your so sweet! I know you will get where you> > want to be:-) You have the best tool

ever!> > The greatest Dr. ever, the best support ever...(us> > on here :-) With all that going..you'll be a loser> > in no time!! Say "Hi" to my Favorite Friends in> > Mexico for me!! Let us know how it goes ok?> > Dana> >> > -------------- Original message --------------> > From: " B." <kede95 >> > No..... Thank you....it is such a "rush" and so> > positive every time I hear that one of you has been> > so> > successful!!!!!!. One of these day's I hope to be> > there with you. Will be going for another fill next> > Monday in Mexico. Hope that this one will be "the> > one"> > to help get things going.> >> > --- rondanacomcast (DOT) net wrote:> >> > > Thanks alot !!> > >> > > -------------- Original message --------------> > > From: " B." <kede95 >> > > Fantastic....!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!> > >> > > --- rondanacomcast (DOT) net wrote:> > >> > > > Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful surprises> > > > today. I'm so happy and would like to> > > share.....:-)> > > > Well, to finish off a week of "tightness" I was> > > > happily rewarded ..... the scale> > > fin-al-ly....after> > > > many months... drop a little and am now at> > > > 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my goal> > > > weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a> > "cushion"> > > of>

> > > a few lbs and equally happy that my restriction> > > has> > > > kicked in again..:-) I am 2 1/2 weeks away from> > my> > > 1> > > > year "band-iversary" ! I decided to go see my> > > > primary MD today to have some labs done and have> > a> > > > check-up since it's been a year. I never told> > him> > > > about my surgery and had not seen him since the> > > > summer of 05'. Well, I went into his office and> > he> > > > just couldn't believe it!! " WOW, Look at you!!> > > What> > > > have you done to get so skinny!!!?? I told him "> > > > It's NOT from Phentermine, that's for sure!!> > > > LOL....I told him ALL about Dr.Aceves and> > > Mexicali,> > > > the costs, the awesome hospital & Hotel and the> > > fact> > > > that I was so impressed that I took my daughter> > in> > > > July to get her band!!! He was so interested in> > > > hearing it all and he said "I am going to> > > recommend> > > > to a> > > > ll my patients, that have been asking about the> > > > band, to check into Mexicali Bariatrics! Your> > > proof> > > > enough for me!!" I'm so glad and relieved that> > he> > > > was accepting of the fact that I went to Mexico> > > and> > > > had the band!! I feel terrific, have more energy> > > and> > > > love the positive reactions from my friends & > > > > family! I NOW look & feel like I did years> > ago!!!!> > >> > > > Life is GREAT!! I couldn't ask for anything> gt; more!!> > > > Thank you Dr.A & staff..and all of you on here> > > too!!> > > > What a great day!!> > > > Also, remember Betty..my band buddy? Well she's> > > > doing great and is down 71lbs!! and...Wearing a> > > > loose size 10!!! Photos soon to be posted! :-)> > She> > > > says "Hi Penny" and best wishes to all....:-)> > > > Dana> > > > 2-1-06> > > > 200-138.5-past goal of 140!!> > >> > > __________________________________________________> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It would be great to see you again and I would love to

have done something in San Diego...but I really can't

wait that long. I have already started to gain back a

bit of the weight that I had lost. I am going on the

29th, and will be staying over night in Mexicali. Not

taking any chances of any repeat problems.

ER kept trying to get me to drink something and could

not believe that I could not keep ice chips down. I do

have to give the doctor a lot of credit. He didn't

have a clue of what I was trying to describe, but he

did a lot of homework and spoke to other doctors.

There is one doing lap-bands here in Melbourne, at the

same hospital that I was at, but of course he would

not see, or talk to me since I had the band done in

Mexico...but I think that he did talk to this doctor.

Like I said, he did his homework and I was able to

guide him with the rest of it.

Maybe next time.....

B.

--- rondana@... wrote:

> & , That's a great idea! After the fill

> your stoma can swell from the pressure, it is no

> fun! I too went to the ER back in March but..they

> were not able to help in the least..clueless as to

> what the band even was! They offered me a

> NG-Tube...wanted to drown me I guess...so I opted

> to go home & have an unfill with my Dr. the next

> afternoon...it was a rough night..slept " sitting-up "

> on the sofa, spitting foam every 5 minutes! I

> hang-out in Frederick now after a fill for a few

> hours and have her # handy..just-in-case. ;-) Good

> luck lady's..hope all goes well this time.Dana

>

> --------- Re: UPDATE

> >Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:20 -0800 (PST)

> >

> >Dana, Once again Thank you....I will be going on

> the

> >29th....I went for a fill on 11/8 and everything

> >seemed to go well. The x-ray's showed that stuff

> was

> >going through. However, on the way back to the

> >airport, I started PBing the water I drank after

> the

> >fill(thank goodness for plastic bags) I never

> should

> >have gotten back on the plane, but I did, and ended

> up

> >in the ER 4 day's later. They finally figured out

> how

> >to do an unfill (that was scary - to have to tell

> them

> >how to do it) but it felt so good to be able to

> drink

> >something. This time I am staying overnight in

> Mexico.

> >Keep up the great job that you are doing for

> >yourself...

> >--- rondana@... wrote:

> >

> > > , Your so sweet! I know you will get where

> you

> > > want to be:-) You have the best tool ever!

> > > The greatest Dr. ever, the best support

> ever...(us

> > > on here :-) With all that going..you'll be a

> loser

> > > in no time!! Say " Hi " to my Favorite Friends in

> > > Mexico for me!! Let us know how it goes ok?

> > > Dana

> > >

> > > -------------- Original message --------------

> > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > No..... Thank you....it is such a " rush " and so

> > > positive every time I hear that one of you has

> been

> > > so

> > > successful!!!!!!. One of these day's I hope to

> be

> > > there with you. Will be going for another fill

> next

> > > Monday in Mexico. Hope that this one will be

> " the

> > > one "

> > > to help get things going.

> > >

> > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > >

> > > > Thanks alot !!

> > > >

> > > > -------------- Original message --------------

> > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > Fantastic....!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

> > > >

> > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful

> surprises

> > > > > today. I'm so happy and would like to

> > > > share.....:-)

> > > > > Well, to finish off a week of " tightness " I

> was

> > > > > happily rewarded ..... the scale

> > > > fin-al-ly....after

> > > > > many months... drop a little and am now at

> > > > > 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my goal

> > > > > weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a

> > > " cushion "

> > > > of

> > > > > a few lbs and equally happy that my

> restriction

> > > > has

> > > > > kicked in again..:-) I am 2 1/2 weeks away

> from

> > > my

> > > > 1

> > > > > year " band-iversary " ! I decided to go see

> my

> > > > > primary MD today to have some labs done and

> have

> > > a

> > > > > check-up since it's been a year. I never

> told

> > > him

> > > > > about my surgery and had not seen him since

> the

> > > > > summer of 05'. Well, I went into his office

> and

> > > he

> > > > > just couldn't believe it!! " WOW, Look at

> you!!

> > > > What

> > > > > have you done to get so skinny!!!?? I told

> him "

> > > > > It's NOT from Phentermine, that's for sure!!

> > > > > LOL....I told him ALL about Dr.Aceves and

> > > > Mexicali,

> > > > > the costs, the awesome hospital & Hotel and

> the

> > > > fact

> > > > > that I was so impressed that I took my

> daughter

> > > in

> > > > > July to get her band!!! He was so interested

> in

> > > > > hearing it all and he said " I am going to

> > > > recommend

> > > > > to a

> > > > > ll my patients, that have been asking about

> the

> > > > > band, to check into Mexicali Bariatrics!

> Your

> > > > proof

> > > > > enough for me!! " I'm so glad and relieved

> that

> > > he

> > > > > was accepting of the fact that I went to

> Mexico

> > > > and

> > > > > had the band!! I feel terrific, have more

> energy

> > > > and

> > > > > love the positive reactions from my friends

> &

> > > > > family! I NOW look & feel like I did years

> > > ago!!!!

> > > >

> > > > > Life is GREAT!! I couldn't ask for anything

> > > more!!

> > > > > Thank you Dr.A & staff..and all of you on

> here

> > > > too!!

> > > > > What a great day!!

> > > > > Also, remember Betty..my band buddy? Well

> she's

> > > > > doing great and is down 71lbs!!

> and...Wearing a

> > > > > loose size 10!!! Photos soon to be posted!

> :-)

> > > She

> > > > > says " Hi Penny " and best wishes to

> all....:-)

> > > > > Dana

> > > > > 2-1-06

> > > > > 200-138.5-past goal of 140!!

> > > >

> > > >

> __________________________________________________

> > > >

[Guest guest]

I understand, . Let me know how your next fill goes and what your total

fill is when you get home. One of the ladies that goes to the same salon as

I do is leaving tomorrow (Monday) for banding by Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. I

spoke with her today. As it turns out, she lives on the same road I live

on--who would have known. She was excited and full of questions. Her name

is Belinda. Keep her in your thoughts. Her surgery is Wednesday.

Best Wishes!

C

>From: " B. " <kede95@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: UPDATE

>Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:02:45 -0800 (PST)

>

>Hi ,

>It would be great to see you again and I would love to

>have done something in San Diego...but I really can't

>wait that long. I have already started to gain back a

>bit of the weight that I had lost. I am going on the

>29th, and will be staying over night in Mexicali. Not

>taking any chances of any repeat problems.

>ER kept trying to get me to drink something and could

>not believe that I could not keep ice chips down. I do

>have to give the doctor a lot of credit. He didn't

>have a clue of what I was trying to describe, but he

>did a lot of homework and spoke to other doctors.

>There is one doing lap-bands here in Melbourne, at the

>same hospital that I was at, but of course he would

>not see, or talk to me since I had the band done in

>Mexico...but I think that he did talk to this doctor.

>Like I said, he did his homework and I was able to

>guide him with the rest of it.

>Maybe next time.....

>

> B.

>

>

>

>

>--- rondana@... wrote:

>

> > & , That's a great idea! After the fill

> > your stoma can swell from the pressure, it is no

> > fun! I too went to the ER back in March but..they

> > were not able to help in the least..clueless as to

> > what the band even was! They offered me a

> > NG-Tube...wanted to drown me I guess...so I opted

> > to go home & have an unfill with my Dr. the next

> > afternoon...it was a rough night..slept " sitting-up "

> > on the sofa, spitting foam every 5 minutes! I

> > hang-out in Frederick now after a fill for a few

> > hours and have her # handy..just-in-case. ;-) Good

> > luck lady's..hope all goes well this time.Dana

> >

> > --------- Re: UPDATE

> > >Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:20 -0800 (PST)

> > >

> > >Dana, Once again Thank you....I will be going on

> > the

> > >29th....I went for a fill on 11/8 and everything

> > >seemed to go well. The x-ray's showed that stuff

> > was

> > >going through. However, on the way back to the

> > >airport, I started PBing the water I drank after

> > the

> > >fill(thank goodness for plastic bags) I never

> > should

> > >have gotten back on the plane, but I did, and ended

> > up

> > >in the ER 4 day's later. They finally figured out

> > how

> > >to do an unfill (that was scary - to have to tell

> > them

> > >how to do it) but it felt so good to be able to

> > drink

> > >something. This time I am staying overnight in

> > Mexico.

> > >Keep up the great job that you are doing for

> > >yourself...

> > >--- rondana@... wrote:

> > >

> > > > , Your so sweet! I know you will get where

> > you

> > > > want to be:-) You have the best tool ever!

> > > > The greatest Dr. ever, the best support

> > ever...(us

> > > > on here :-) With all that going..you'll be a

> > loser

> > > > in no time!! Say " Hi " to my Favorite Friends in

> > > > Mexico for me!! Let us know how it goes ok?

> > > > Dana

> > > >

> > > > -------------- Original message --------------

> > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > No..... Thank you....it is such a " rush " and so

> > > > positive every time I hear that one of you has

> > been

> > > > so

> > > > successful!!!!!!. One of these day's I hope to

> > be

> > > > there with you. Will be going for another fill

> > next

> > > > Monday in Mexico. Hope that this one will be

> > " the

> > > > one "

> > > > to help get things going.

> > > >

> > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > Thanks alot !!

> > > > >

> > > > > -------------- Original message --------------

> > > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > > Fantastic....!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

> > > > >

> > > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful

> > surprises

> > > > > > today. I'm so happy and would like to

> > > > > share.....:-)

> > > > > > Well, to finish off a week of " tightness " I

> > was

> > > > > > happily rewarded ..... the scale

> > > > > fin-al-ly....after

> > > > > > many months... drop a little and am now at

> > > > > > 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my goal

> > > > > > weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a

> > > > " cushion "

> > > > > of

> > > > > > a few lbs and equally happy that my

> > restriction

> > > > > has

> > > > > > kicked in again..:-) I am 2 1/2 weeks away

> > from

> > > > my

> > > > > 1

> > > > > > year " band-iversary " ! I decided to go see

> > my

> > > > > > primary MD today to have some labs done and

> > have

> > > > a

> > > > > > check-up since it's been a year. I never

> > told

> > > > him

> > > > > > about my surgery and had not seen him since

> > the

> > > > > > summer of 05'. Well, I went into his office

> > and

> > > > he

> > > > > > just couldn't believe it!! " WOW, Look at

> > you!!

> > > > > What

> > > > > > have you done to get so skinny!!!?? I told

> > him "

> > > > > > It's NOT from Phentermine, that's for sure!!

> > > > > > LOL....I told him ALL about Dr.Aceves and

> > > > > Mexicali,

> > > > > > the costs, the awesome hospital & Hotel and

> > the

> > > > > fact

> > > > > > that I was so impressed that I took my

> > daughter

> > > > in

> > > > > > July to get her band!!! He was so interested

> > in

> > > > > > hearing it all and he said " I am going to

> > > > > recommend

> > > > > > to a

> > > > > > ll my patients, that have been asking about

> > the

> > > > > > band, to check into Mexicali Bariatrics!

> > Your

> > > > > proof

> > > > > > enough for me!! " I'm so glad and relieved

> > that

> > > > he

> > > > > > was accepting of the fact that I went to

> > Mexico

> > > > > and

> > > > > > had the band!! I feel terrific, have more

> > energy

> > > > > and

> > > > > > love the positive reactions from my friends

> > &

> > > > > > family! I NOW look & feel like I did years

> > > > ago!!!!

> > > > >

> > > > > > Life is GREAT!! I couldn't ask for anything

> > > > more!!

> > > > > > Thank you Dr.A & staff..and all of you on

> > here

> > > > > too!!

> > > > > > What a great day!!

> > > > > > Also, remember Betty..my band buddy? Well

> > she's

> > > > > > doing great and is down 71lbs!!

> > and...Wearing a

> > > > > > loose size 10!!! Photos soon to be posted!

> > :-)

> > > > She

> > > > > > says " Hi Penny " and best wishes to

> > all....:-)

> > > > > > Dana

> > > > > > 2-1-06

> > > > > > 200-138.5-past goal of 140!!

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > __________________________________________________

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

I will keep her in my prayers of course. I would feel

better if she was going to Dr A. and so a couple of

extra prayers are in order. When will she be coming

home and will you be hearing from her?

I will let you know how it went when I get back.

B

--- <ldccox@...> wrote:

> I understand, . Let me know how your next fill

> goes and what your total

> fill is when you get home. One of the ladies that

> goes to the same salon as

> I do is leaving tomorrow (Monday) for banding by Dr.

> Ortiz in Tijuana. I

> spoke with her today. As it turns out, she lives on

> the same road I live

> on--who would have known. She was excited and full

> of questions. Her name

> is Belinda. Keep her in your thoughts. Her surgery

> is Wednesday.

>

> Best Wishes!

> C

>

>

> >From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> >Reply-

> >

> >Subject: Re: UPDATE

> >Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:02:45 -0800 (PST)

> >

> >Hi ,

> >It would be great to see you again and I would love

> to

> >have done something in San Diego...but I really

> can't

> >wait that long. I have already started to gain back

> a

> >bit of the weight that I had lost. I am going on

> the

> >29th, and will be staying over night in Mexicali.

> Not

> >taking any chances of any repeat problems.

> >ER kept trying to get me to drink something and

> could

> >not believe that I could not keep ice chips down. I

> do

> >have to give the doctor a lot of credit. He didn't

> >have a clue of what I was trying to describe, but

> he

> >did a lot of homework and spoke to other doctors.

> >There is one doing lap-bands here in Melbourne, at

> the

> >same hospital that I was at, but of course he would

> >not see, or talk to me since I had the band done in

> >Mexico...but I think that he did talk to this

> doctor.

> >Like I said, he did his homework and I was able to

> >guide him with the rest of it.

> >Maybe next time.....

> >

> > B.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >--- rondana@... wrote:

> >

> > > & , That's a great idea! After the

> fill

> > > your stoma can swell from the pressure, it is no

> > > fun! I too went to the ER back in March

> but..they

> > > were not able to help in the least..clueless as

> to

> > > what the band even was! They offered me a

> > > NG-Tube...wanted to drown me I guess...so I

> opted

> > > to go home & have an unfill with my Dr. the next

> > > afternoon...it was a rough night..slept

> " sitting-up "

> > > on the sofa, spitting foam every 5 minutes! I

> > > hang-out in Frederick now after a fill for a few

> > > hours and have her # handy..just-in-case. ;-)

> Good

> > > luck lady's..hope all goes well this time.Dana

> > >

> > > --------- Re: UPDATE

> > > >Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:20 -0800 (PST)

> > > >

> > > >Dana, Once again Thank you....I will be going

> on

> > > the

> > > >29th....I went for a fill on 11/8 and

> everything

> > > >seemed to go well. The x-ray's showed that

> stuff

> > > was

> > > >going through. However, on the way back to the

> > > >airport, I started PBing the water I drank

> after

> > > the

> > > >fill(thank goodness for plastic bags) I never

> > > should

> > > >have gotten back on the plane, but I did, and

> ended

> > > up

> > > >in the ER 4 day's later. They finally figured

> out

> > > how

> > > >to do an unfill (that was scary - to have to

> tell

> > > them

> > > >how to do it) but it felt so good to be able to

> > > drink

> > > >something. This time I am staying overnight in

> > > Mexico.

> > > >Keep up the great job that you are doing for

> > > >yourself...

> > > >--- rondana@... wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > , Your so sweet! I know you will get

> where

> > > you

> > > > > want to be:-) You have the best tool ever!

> > > > > The greatest Dr. ever, the best support

> > > ever...(us

> > > > > on here :-) With all that going..you'll be a

> > > loser

> > > > > in no time!! Say " Hi " to my Favorite Friends

> in

> > > > > Mexico for me!! Let us know how it goes ok?

> > > > > Dana

> > > > >

> > > > > -------------- Original message

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

> > > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > > No..... Thank you....it is such a " rush " and

> so

> > > > > positive every time I hear that one of you

> has

> > > been

> > > > > so

> > > > > successful!!!!!!. One of these day's I hope

> to

> > > be

> > > > > there with you. Will be going for another

> fill

> > > next

> > > > > Monday in Mexico. Hope that this one will be

> > > " the

> > > > > one "

> > > > > to help get things going.

> > > > >

> > > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > Thanks alot !!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > -------------- Original message

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

> > > > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > > > Fantastic....!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > > Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful

> > > surprises

> > > > > > > today. I'm so happy and would like to

> > > > > > share.....:-)

> > > > > > > Well, to finish off a week of

> " tightness " I

> > > was

> > > > > > > happily rewarded ..... the scale

> > > > > > fin-al-ly....after

> > > > > > > many months... drop a little and am now

> at

> > > > > > > 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my

> goal

> > > > > > > weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a

>

=== message truncated ===

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

She comes home on Friday. It seems she knows a doc north of us who had his

band surgery done by Dr. Ortiz--hence she chose the same one. Take care.

C

>From: " B. " <kede95@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: UPDATE

>Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:52:01 -0800 (PST)

>

>I will keep her in my prayers of course. I would feel

>better if she was going to Dr A. and so a couple of

>extra prayers are in order. When will she be coming

>home and will you be hearing from her?

>I will let you know how it went when I get back.

>

> B

>

>--- <ldccox@...> wrote:

>

> > I understand, . Let me know how your next fill

> > goes and what your total

> > fill is when you get home. One of the ladies that

> > goes to the same salon as

> > I do is leaving tomorrow (Monday) for banding by Dr.

> > Ortiz in Tijuana. I

> > spoke with her today. As it turns out, she lives on

> > the same road I live

> > on--who would have known. She was excited and full

> > of questions. Her name

> > is Belinda. Keep her in your thoughts. Her surgery

> > is Wednesday.

> >

> > Best Wishes!

> > C

> >

> >

> > >From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > >Reply-

> > >

> > >Subject: Re: UPDATE

> > >Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:02:45 -0800 (PST)

> > >

> > >Hi ,

> > >It would be great to see you again and I would love

> > to

> > >have done something in San Diego...but I really

> > can't

> > >wait that long. I have already started to gain back

> > a

> > >bit of the weight that I had lost. I am going on

> > the

> > >29th, and will be staying over night in Mexicali.

> > Not

> > >taking any chances of any repeat problems.

> > >ER kept trying to get me to drink something and

> > could

> > >not believe that I could not keep ice chips down. I

> > do

> > >have to give the doctor a lot of credit. He didn't

> > >have a clue of what I was trying to describe, but

> > he

> > >did a lot of homework and spoke to other doctors.

> > >There is one doing lap-bands here in Melbourne, at

> > the

> > >same hospital that I was at, but of course he would

> > >not see, or talk to me since I had the band done in

> > >Mexico...but I think that he did talk to this

> > doctor.

> > >Like I said, he did his homework and I was able to

> > >guide him with the rest of it.

> > >Maybe next time.....

> > >

> > > B.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >--- rondana@... wrote:

> > >

> > > > & , That's a great idea! After the

> > fill

> > > > your stoma can swell from the pressure, it is no

> > > > fun! I too went to the ER back in March

> > but..they

> > > > were not able to help in the least..clueless as

> > to

> > > > what the band even was! They offered me a

> > > > NG-Tube...wanted to drown me I guess...so I

> > opted

> > > > to go home & have an unfill with my Dr. the next

> > > > afternoon...it was a rough night..slept

> > " sitting-up "

> > > > on the sofa, spitting foam every 5 minutes! I

> > > > hang-out in Frederick now after a fill for a few

> > > > hours and have her # handy..just-in-case. ;-)

> > Good

> > > > luck lady's..hope all goes well this time.Dana

> > > >

> > > > --------- Re: UPDATE

> > > > >Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:20 -0800 (PST)

> > > > >

> > > > >Dana, Once again Thank you....I will be going

> > on

> > > > the

> > > > >29th....I went for a fill on 11/8 and

> > everything

> > > > >seemed to go well. The x-ray's showed that

> > stuff

> > > > was

> > > > >going through. However, on the way back to the

> > > > >airport, I started PBing the water I drank

> > after

> > > > the

> > > > >fill(thank goodness for plastic bags) I never

> > > > should

> > > > >have gotten back on the plane, but I did, and

> > ended

> > > > up

> > > > >in the ER 4 day's later. They finally figured

> > out

> > > > how

> > > > >to do an unfill (that was scary - to have to

> > tell

> > > > them

> > > > >how to do it) but it felt so good to be able to

> > > > drink

> > > > >something. This time I am staying overnight in

> > > > Mexico.

> > > > >Keep up the great job that you are doing for

> > > > >yourself...

> > > > >--- rondana@... wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > , Your so sweet! I know you will get

> > where

> > > > you

> > > > > > want to be:-) You have the best tool ever!

> > > > > > The greatest Dr. ever, the best support

> > > > ever...(us

> > > > > > on here :-) With all that going..you'll be a

> > > > loser

> > > > > > in no time!! Say " Hi " to my Favorite Friends

> > in

> > > > > > Mexico for me!! Let us know how it goes ok?

> > > > > > Dana

> > > > > >

> > > > > > -------------- Original message

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

> > > > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > > > No..... Thank you....it is such a " rush " and

> > so

> > > > > > positive every time I hear that one of you

> > has

> > > > been

> > > > > > so

> > > > > > successful!!!!!!. One of these day's I hope

> > to

> > > > be

> > > > > > there with you. Will be going for another

> > fill

> > > > next

> > > > > > Monday in Mexico. Hope that this one will be

> > > > " the

> > > > > > one "

> > > > > > to help get things going.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > > Thanks alot !!

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > -------------- Original message

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

> > > > > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > > > > Fantastic....!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful

> > > > surprises

> > > > > > > > today. I'm so happy and would like to

> > > > > > > share.....:-)

> > > > > > > > Well, to finish off a week of

> > " tightness " I

> > > > was

> > > > > > > > happily rewarded ..... the scale

> > > > > > > fin-al-ly....after

> > > > > > > > many months... drop a little and am now

> > at

> > > > > > > > 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my

> > goal

> > > > > > > > weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a

> >

>=== message truncated ===

>

>

>__________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hey , I have heard good things about him on Obesityhelp.com. I'm sure she'll be fine! I don't think he has a support chat so maybe turn her to this site when she gets back ;-) Dana

--------- Re: UPDATE> > >Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:20 -0800 (PST)> > >> > >Dana, Once again Thank you....I will be going on> > the> > >29th....I went for a fill on 11/8 and everything> > >seemed to go well. The x-ray's showed that stuff> > was> > >going through. However, on the way back to the> > >airport, I started PBing the water I drank after> > the> > >fill(thank goodness for plastic bags) I never> > should> > >have gotten back on the plane, but I did, and ended> > up> > >in the ER 4 day's later. They finally f

igured out> > how> > >to do an unfill (that was scary - to have to tell> > them> > >how to do it) but it felt so good to be able to> > drink> > >something. This time I am staying overnight in> > Mexico.> > >Keep up the great job that you are doing for> > >yourself...> > >--- rondanacomcast (DOT) net wrote:> > >> > > > , Your so sweet! I know you will get where> > you> > > > want to be:-) You have the best tool ever!> > > > The greatest Dr. ever, the best support> > ever...(us> > > > on here :-) With all that going..you'll be a> > loser> > > > in no time!! Say "Hi" to my Favorite Friends in> > > > Mexico for me!! Let us know how it goes ok?> > > > Dana> > &gt

; >> > > > -------------- Original message --------------> > > > From: " B." <kede95 >> > > > No..... Thank you....it is such a "rush" and so> > > > positive every time I hear that one of you has> > been> > > > so> > > > successful!!!!!!. One of these day's I hope to> > be> > > > there with you. Will be going for another fill> > next> > > > Monday in Mexico. Hope that this one will be> > "the> > > > one"> > > > to help get things going.> > > >> > > > --- rondanacomcast (DOT) net wrote:> > > >> > > > > Thanks alot !!> > > > >> > > > > -------------- Or

iginal message --------------> > > > > From: " B." <kede95 >> > > > > Fantastic....!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!> > > > >> > > > > --- rondanacomcast (DOT) net wrote:> > > > >> > > > > > Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful> > surprises> > > > > > today. I'm so happy and would like to> > > > > share.....:-)> > > > > > Well, to finish off a week of "tightness" I> > was> > > > > > happily rewarded ..... the scale> > > > > fin-al-ly....after> > > > > > many months... drop a little and am now at> > > > > > 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my goal> > > > > > weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a> > > > "cushion"> > > > > of> > > > > > a few lbs and equally happy that my> > restriction> > > > > has> > > > > > kicked in again..:-) I am 2 1/2 weeks away> > from> > > > my> > > > > 1> > > > > > year "band-iversary" ! I decided to go see> > my> > > > > > primary MD today to have some labs done and> > have> > > > a> > > > > > check-up since it's been a year. I never> > told> > > > him> > > > > > about my surgery and had not seen him since> > the> > > > > > summer of 05'. Well, I went into his office> > and> > > > he> > > > > > just couldn't believe it!! "

WOW, Look at> > you!!> > > > > What> > > > > > have you done to get so skinny!!!?? I told> > him "> > > > > > It's NOT from Phentermine, that's for sure!!> > > > > > LOL....I told him ALL about Dr.Aceves and> > > > > Mexicali,> > > > > > the costs, the awesome hospital & Hotel and> > the> > > > > fact> > > > > > that I was so impressed that I took my> > daughter> > > > in> > > > > > July to get her band!!! He was so interested> > in> > > > > > hearing it all and he said "I am going to> > > > > recommend> > > > > > to a> > > > > > ll my patients, that have been asking about> > the> > > > > > band, to check into M

exicali Bariatrics!> > Your> > > > > proof> > > > > > enough for me!!" I'm so glad and relieved> > that> > > > he> > > > > > was accepting of the fact that I went to> > Mexico> > > > > and> > > > > > had the band!! I feel terrific, have more> > energy> > > > > and> > > > > > love the positive reactions from my friends> > & > > > > > > family! I NOW look & feel like I did years> > > > ago!!!!> > > > >> > > > > > Life is GREAT!! I couldn't ask for anything> > > > more!!> > > > > > Thank you Dr.A & staff..and all of you on> > here> > > > > too!!> > > > > > What a great day!!> > > > >

> Also, remember Betty..my band buddy? Well> > she's> > > > > > doing great and is down 71lbs!!> > and...Wearing a> > > > > > loose size 10!!! Photos soon to be posted!> > :-)> > > > She> > > > > > says "Hi Penny" and best wishes to> > all....:-)> > > > > > Dana> > > > > > 2-1-06> > > > > > 200-138.5-past goal of 140!!> > > > >> > > > >> > __________________________________________________> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Jenni, thank you so much!!! :-) Isnt it funny when we look back at

ourselves. Like I was telling someone the other day, I used to tell

myself I looked good for being heavy. But now when I look back at

pics I cringe! I think we have to do that for survival, dont you?

Because being heavy in this world is so hard, and people are so

cruel! But when we start to loose and we see that person changing in

the mirror, it is such a wonderful, liberating experience! I try to

tell myself to enjoy the journey, not just the destination! But

sometimes that easier said that done! :-) But thank you for the

compliment. I enjoying seeing everyones pictures too, because the

change in people body and soul is amazing!! :-) I get just as

excited looking at everyones pics as I do my own.

hugs,

> >

> > > Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful surprises

> > > today. I'm so happy and would like to share.....:-)

> > > Well, to finish off a week of " tightness " I was

> > > happily rewarded ..... the scale fin-al-ly....after

> > > many months... drop a little and am now at

> > > 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my goal

> > > weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a " cushion " of

> > > a few lbs and equally happy that my restriction has

> > > kicked in again..:-) I am 2 1/2 weeks away from my 1

> > > year " band-iversary " ! I decided to go see my

> > > primary MD today to have some labs done and have a

> > > check-up since it's been a year. I never told him

> > > about my surgery and had not seen him since the

> > > summer of 05'. Well, I went into his office and he

> > > just couldn't believe it!! " WOW, Look at you!! What

> > > have you done to get so skinny!!!?? I told him "

> > > It's NOT from Phentermine, that's for sure!!

> > > LOL....I told him ALL about Dr.Aceves and Mexicali,

> > > the costs, the awesome hospital & Hotel and the fact

> > > that I was so impressed that I took my daughter in

> > > July to get her band!!! He was so interested in

> > > hearing it all and he said " I am going to recommend

> > > to a

> > > ll my patients, that have been asking about the

> > > band, to check into Mexicali Bariatrics! Your proof

> > > enough for me!! " I'm so glad and relieved that he

> > > was accepting of the fact that I went to Mexico and

> > > had the band!! I feel terrific, have more energy and

> > > love the positive reactions from my friends &

> > > family! I NOW look & feel like I did years ago!!!!

> > > Life is GREAT!! I couldn't ask for anything more!!

> > > Thank you Dr.A & staff..and all of you on here too!!

> > > What a great day!!

> > > Also, remember Betty..my band buddy? Well she's

> > > doing great and is down 71lbs!! and...Wearing a

> > > loose size 10!!! Photos soon to be posted! :-) She

> > > says " Hi Penny " and best wishes to all....:-)

> > > Dana

> > > 2-1-06

> > > 200-138.5-past goal of 140!!

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

You go girlfriend, I'm doing the happy dance for you. rondana@... wrote: Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful surprises today. I'm so happy and would like to share.....:-) Well, to finish off a week of "tightness" I was happily rewarded ..... the scale fin-al-ly....after many months... drop a little and am now at 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my goal

weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a "cushion" of a few lbs and equally happy that my restriction has kicked in again..:-) I am 2 1/2 weeks away from my 1 year "band-iversary" ! I decided to go see my primary MD today to have some labs done and have a check-up since it's been a year. I never told him about my surgery and had not seen him since the summer of 05'. Well, I went into his office and he just couldn't believe it!! " WOW, Look at you!! What have you done to get so skinny!!!?? I told him " It's NOT from Phentermine, that's for sure!! LOL....I told him ALL about Dr.Aceves and Mexicali, the costs, the awesome hospital & Hotel and the fact that I was so impressed that I took my daughter in July to get her band!!! He was so interested in hearing it all an d he said "I am going to recommend to all my patients, that have been asking about the band, to check into Mexicali Bariatrics! Your proof enough for me!!" I'm so glad and

relieved that he was accepting of the fact that I went to Mexico and had the band!! I feel terrific, have more energy and love the positive reactions from my friends & family! I NOW look & feel like I did years ago!!!! Life is GREAT!! I couldn't ask for anything more!! Thank you Dr.A & staff..and all of you on here too!! What a great day!! Also, remember Betty..my band buddy? Well she's doing great and is down 71lbs!! and...Wearing a loose size 10!!! Photos soon to be posted! :-) She says "Hi Penny" and best wishes to all....:-) Dana 2-1-06 200-138.5-past goal of 140!! Michel Bullhead, AZ

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Thanks!! ;-)

-------------- Original message -------------- From: Michel <mchlanna@...>

You go girlfriend, I'm doing the happy dance for you. rondanacomcast (DOT) net wrote:

Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful surprises today. I'm so happy and would like to share.....:-)

Well, to finish off a week of "tightness" I was happily rewarded ..... the scale fin-al-ly....after many months... drop a little and am now at 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my goal weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a "cushion" of a few lbs and equally happy that my restriction has kicked in again..:-) I am 2 1/2 weeks away from my 1 year "band-iversary" ! I decided to go see my primary MD today to have some labs done and have a check-up since it's been a year. I never told him about my surgery and had not seen him since the summer of 05'. Well, I went into his office and he just couldn't believe it!! " WOW, Look at you!! What have you done to get so skinny!!!?? I told him " It's NOT from Phentermine, that's for sure!! LOL....I told him ALL about Dr.Aceves and Mexicali, the costs, the awesome hospital & Hotel and the fact that I was so impressed that I took my daughter in July to get her band!!! He was so interested in he

aring it all an d he said "I am going to recommend to all my patients, that have been asking about the band, to check into Mexicali Bariatrics! Your proof enough for me!!" I'm so glad and relieved that he was accepting of the fact that I went to Mexico and had the band!! I feel terrific, have more energy and love the positive reactions from my friends & family! I NOW look & feel like I did years ago!!!! Life is GREAT!! I couldn't ask for anything more!! Thank you Dr.A & staff..and all of you on here too!! What a great day!!

Also, remember Betty..my band buddy? Well she's doing great and is down 71lbs!! and...Wearing a loose size 10!!! Photos soon to be posted! :-) She says "Hi Penny" and best wishes to all....:-)

Dana

2-1-06

200-138.5-past goal of 140!!

Michel

Bullhead, AZ

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Good idea, Dana. I will do that.

>From: rondana@...

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: UPDATE

>Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:25:23 +0000

>

>Hey , I have heard good things about him on Obesityhelp.com. I'm sure

>she'll be fine! I don't think he has a support chat so maybe turn her to

>this site when she gets back ;-) Dana

>

>--------- Re: UPDATE

> > > >Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:20 -0800 (PST)

> > > >

> > > >Dana, Once again Thank you....I will be going on

> > > the

> > > >29th....I went for a fill on 11/8 and everything

> > > >seemed to go well. The x-ray's showed that stuff

> > > was

> > > >going through. However, on the way back to the

> > > >airport, I started PBing the water I drank after

> > > the

> > > >fill(thank goodness for plastic bags) I never

> > > should

> > > >have gotten back on the plane, but I did, and ended

> > > up

> > > >in the ER 4 day's later. They finally figured out

> > > how

> > > >to do an unfill (that was scary - to have to tell

> > > them

> > > >how to do it) but it felt so good to be able to

> > > drink

> > > >something. This time I am staying overnight in

> > > Mexico.

> > > >Keep up the great job that you are doing for

> > > >yourself...

> > > >--- rondana@... wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > , Your so sweet! I know you will get where

> > > you

> > > > > want to be:-) You have the best tool ever!

> > > > > The greatest Dr. ever, the best support

> > > ever...(us

> > > > > on here :-) With all that going..you'll be a

> > > loser

> > > > > in no time!! Say " Hi " to my Favorite Friends in

> > > > > Mexico for me!! Let us know how it goes ok?

> > > > > Dana

> > > > >

> > > > > -------------- Original message --------------

> > > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > > No..... Thank you....it is such a " rush " and so

> > > > > positive every time I hear that one of you has

> > > been

> > > > > so

> > > > > successful!!!!!!. One of these day's I hope to

> > > be

> > > > > there with you. Will be going for another fill

> > > next

> > > > > Monday in Mexico. Hope that this one will be

> > > " the

> > > > > one "

> > > > > to help get things going.

> > > > >

> > > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > Thanks alot !!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > -------------- Original message --------------

> > > > > > From: " B. " <kede95@...>

> > > > > > Fantastic....!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > --- rondana@... wrote:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > > Hi everyone!, I had a few wonderful

> > > surprises

> > > > > > > today. I'm so happy and would like to

> > > > > > share.....:-)

> > > > > > > Well, to finish off a week of " tightness " I

> > > was

> > > > > > > happily rewarded ..... the scale

> > > > > > fin-al-ly....after

> > > > > > > many months... drop a little and am now at

> > > > > > > 138.5!!!....1 1/2pounds less than my goal

> > > > > > > weight..wooohooo.... I'm glad to have a

> > > > > " cushion "

> > > > > > of

> > > > > > > a few lbs and equally happy that my

> > > restriction

> > > > > > has

> > > > > > > kicked in again..:-) I am 2 1/2 weeks away

> > > from

> > > > > my

> > > > > > 1

> > > > > > > year " band-iversary " ! I decided to go see

> > > my

> > > > > > > primary MD today to have some labs done and

> > > have

> > > > > a

> > > > > > > check-up since it's been a year. I never

> > > told

> > > > > him

> > > > > > > about my surgery and had not seen him since

> > > the

> > > > > > > summer of 05'. Well, I went into his office

> > > and

> > > > > he

> > > > > > > just couldn't believe it!! " WOW, Look at

> > > you!!

> > > > > > What

> > > > > > > have you done to get so skinny!!!?? I told

> > > him "

> > > > > > > It's NOT from Phentermine, that's for sure!!

> > > > > > > LOL....I told him ALL about Dr.Aceves and

> > > > > > Mexicali,

> > > > > > > the costs, the awesome hospital & Hotel and

> > > the

> > > > > > fact

> > > > > > > that I was so impressed that I took my

> > > daughter

> > > > > in

> > > > > > > July to get her band!!! He was so interested

> > > in

> > > > > > > hearing it all and he said " I am going to

> > > > > > recommend

> > > > > > > to a

> > > > > > > ll my patients, that have been asking about

> > > the

> > > > > > > band, to check into Mexicali Bariatrics!

> > > Your

> > > > > > proof

> > > > > > > enough for me!! " I'm so glad and relieved

> > > that

> > > > > he

> > > > > > > was accepting of the fact that I went to

> > > Mexico

> > > > > > and

> > > > > > > had the band!! I feel terrific, have more

> > > energy

> > > > > > and

> > > > > > > love the positive reactions from my friends

> > > &

> > > > > > > family! I NOW look & feel like I did years

> > > > > ago!!!!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > > Life is GREAT!! I couldn't ask for anything

> > > > > more!!

> > > > > > > Thank you Dr.A & staff..and all of you on

> > > here

> > > > > > too!!

> > > > > > > What a great day!!

> > > > > > > Also, remember Betty..my band buddy? Well

> > > she's

> > > > > > > doing great and is down 71lbs!!

> > > and...Wearing a

> > > > > > > loose size 10!!! Photos soon to be posted!

> > > :-)

> > > > > She

> > > > > > > says " Hi Penny " and best wishes to

> > > all....:-)

> > > > > > > Dana

> > > > > > > 2-1-06

> > > > > > > 200-138.5-past goal of 140!!

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > __________________________________________________

> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

hi dana,

my hats off to you, what a great job you have done. if i can get half of what you did your first year i'll be happy. you should be so proud.

good job

biglou

[Guest guest]

Thank You, Thank You!! big lou!...

I was thinking....(uh..oh..;-)) Your might need a name change soon :-)........ "Not so biglou" or

"The incredible shrinking lou" or "little lou-ie"......hehe..;-) Your gonna have to get used to them....sooner than you think!! You will get to your goal..and all of us will make sure of that!...Won't we girls? ;-)

Thanks again, Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: biglouofkc@...

hi dana,

my hats off to you, what a great job you have done. if i can get half of what you did your first year i'll be happy. you should be so proud.

good job

biglou

[Guest guest]

Jackie, I am having a similar experience. I had my right hip done last August,

and my left

one done on the 22 of January. I came home in 4 days with the first one, but I

was there

10 days this time. Like you, my blood was low and it affected my oxygen level.

Whenever I

did PT my oxygen level would go down to 86. I feel weaker this time also. I got

2 units of

blood the first time which I didn't get this time around. I don't know whether

that is having

an effect on my tiredness.

I don't know your age, but I will be 68 next month, and for the first time I

feel it. lol

Let's hang in there. It will get better.

Arianne

>

> Thanks to all -- Donna, Suzette, Ann -- for your words of blessing &

> encouragement.

>

> The second hip replacement has been rougher physicially - though

> better emotionally/mentally. Probably because I am only taking

> Tylenol and Oxy at Noon & Midnight this time around. I am very tired -

> just three months after my right hip was replaced and I went in for

> the left one. I suspect it was also because I had high temps

> (probably my cold) and low hemoglobulin this time around.

>

> Almost 2 weeks out (Tuesday) and I am feeling straighter - not so

> twisted. I feel like I really could be straight/balanced again.

>

> Still hard sleeping sometimes, though. My heels seem to hurt when I

> lay down, but I prop them up on a pillow and that seems to help.

>

> I have to wear thigh length support hose for the next 2 weeks or so

> to combat DVT and take the usual aspirin. They wanted to give me a

> shot for this, but I opted out of that.

>

> Hardest part in the hospital was getting PT to understand how weak I

> was and that my muscles on the left side hadn't really been used in 2

> years or more. She expected more out of me than I could do. My Doctor

> said not to worry until I get regular PT in 4 weeks.

>

> Glad to be back in some fashion! I am going to try being on the

> computer a couple of times a day, if possible. I tried to send a

> message yesterday and somehow wiped it out before I sent it... so

> here's hoping...

>

> Warmly, Jackie

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kem.

Could join you in the same boat...each time i have tried beef in any form have

been so ill for soooo long. I have decided to give up the idea of re trying

every few weeks as i have had enough of the pain. It's chicken or fish for me or

low fat ricotta or cottage cheese.

I eat 1000-1200 cals a day and even tho I had one great week after getting my

3rd fill, i am back to no sweet spot yet again. As of yesterday I too have

gained..1 and 1/2 pounds and i can see no reason why..so have decided to do

protein alone for 2 meals. and water thru the day of course. A few folk on an

aussie site have said protein will kick start the loss so I figure I have

nothing to lose,,no pun intended, lol.

Hope you clear that migraine soon,, tramadol makes me hallucinate...so the

kids tell me. I don't recall a thing but feeling very odd and having to lie down

real quick..

Take care and power to us all, carol in Australia

Kem Tillford <Losinit4good@...> wrote:

For past 2 weeks I've been eating 1200 - 1250 calories a day, low

fat, low cholesterol. Beyond the 6 pounds of water I lost, I've

actually regained 2 pounds;-( I've made some changes with using low

calorie mayo, heart smart margarine, etc... but coming down from my

normal 1600 calories hasn't seemed to jog the weight yet. I just

joined a group called hotflash and found others who are going

through this stage of life and are gaining weight too. Not that

misery loves company but it is helpful to see that I am not alone.

For the past 2 days I've had the migraine from hell. Doc gives me

Ultram/Tramadol and it makes me so loopy but takes care of the

headache. Last night I finally started feeling better, no longer

blinded by the aura so I decided to fix some stir fry veggies in a

bit of EVOO for dinner. Normally I have no issues with veggies but

dear hubby decided to toss in some steak. Since being banded I've

only had 1 real go with vomiting so naturally I thought I could have

a few bites of steak. I chewed and chewed but after all was said and

done I ended up with a horrible stomach ache that lasted over 12

hours. I didn't sleep at all, tossed everything up during the

numerous times I got up last night. The pain reminded me of a gall

bladder attack I had years ago...awful! So far this morning I've

sipped about 1/2 cup of water and feel like somebody beat me with a

bat last night! Even my dad blasted arms hurt. I'm going on sips of

liquids today..no food..yuk!

Kem in Eugene

Dr. Neal 8.6.04

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Re: update

Punch, punch, jab, jab.....Yippeeee, ooo and all that jazz!

I am obviously home and may I say glad to be. I came home yesterday and other

than the few aches and pains associated with 4 incisions ranging from one inch

to ten inches I am doing great. I did have to place the gloving gloves up as

jumping around proved a wee bit painful. To update, the surgery went well.

Instead of 2 hours it was six. Instead of a few small incisions I have four,

with one running the width of of my pelvis. Basically due to the scleroderma on

my abdomen the laproscopic procedure was stopped midway and a full opening was

required. Not to far from the norm there was some intubation problems and a few

hairy moments but all in all, things went well.

The best news came two days after surgery. I am cancer free! The tumor measured

1.7 cm and was removed as was surrounding area, tissue, and lymph nodes. All

pathology reports were negative and no chemo or radiation will be needed! I

return to the surgeon on Thursday at which time the staples ( a bunch of em)

will be removed and I will see see the oncologist in a month for follow-up and

future plans (when to screen, etc).

Gang...I cannot thank you enough for all your thoughts, prayers, support and

kind words. They have meant so much to me and will continue to be. I have saved

any cards, emails, etc and have them placed where I see them often....

Now I am off here to make a call, my stepdaughter is in the hospital in

labor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs, love and huge smiles to all!!!

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Wonderful news!! So glad you are home, and we'll be praying for a

speedy delivery for your step daughter. Yeah!! Michele

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Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:56 PM

Subject: Fwd: update

Re: update

Punch, punch, jab, jab.....Yippeeee, ooo and all that jazz!

I am obviously home and may I say glad to be. I came home yesterday and

other than the few aches and pains associated with 4 incisions ranging

from one inch to ten inches I am doing great. I did have to place the

gloving gloves up as jumping around proved a wee bit painful. To update,

the surgery went well. Instead of 2 hours it was six. Instead of a few

small incisions I have four, with one running the width of of my pelvis.

Basically due to the scleroderma on my abdomen the laproscopic procedure

was stopped midway and a full opening was required. Not to far from the

norm there was some intubation problems and a few hairy moments but all

in all, things went well.

The best news came two days after surgery. I am cancer free! The tumor

measured 1.7 cm and was removed as was surrounding area, tissue, and

lymph nodes. All pathology reports were negative and no chemo or

radiation will be needed! I return to the surgeon on Thursday at which

time the staples ( a bunch of em) will be removed and I will see see the

oncologist in a month for follow-up and future plans (when to screen,

etc).

Gang...I cannot thank you enough for all your thoughts, prayers, support

and kind words. They have meant so much to me and will continue to be. I

have saved any cards, emails, etc and have them placed where I see them

often....

Now I am off here to make a call, my stepdaughter is in the hospital in

labor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs, love and huge smiles to all!!!

Donna aka Rocky

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Donna: I'm so glad things went well. Awesome news and what a relief to be

cancer free. I'm sure that was a huge load off your shoulders. Hope your

recovery is quick and back to your old self really soon. Hope your

step-daughter's labor is short & smooth.

Beth & Hannah, 10, unspecified arthritis; asthma (major flare today); migraines

& gerd

Sending prayers & happy thoughts,

Beth :-)

Re: update

Punch, punch, jab, jab.....Yippeeee, ooo and all that jazz!

I am obviously home and may I say glad to be. I came home yesterday and other

than the few aches and pains associated with 4 incisions ranging from one inch

to ten inches I am doing great. I did have to place the gloving gloves up as

jumping around proved a wee bit painful. To update, the surgery went well.

Instead of 2 hours it was six. Instead of a few small incisions I have four,

with one running the width of of my pelvis. Basically due to the scleroderma on

my abdomen the laproscopic procedure was stopped midway and a full opening was

required. Not to far from the norm there was some intubation problems and a few

hairy moments but all in all, things went well.

The best news came two days after surgery. I am cancer free! The tumor measured

1.7 cm and was removed as was surrounding area, tissue, and lymph nodes. All

pathology reports were negative and no chemo or radiation will be needed! I

return to the surgeon on Thursday at which time the staples ( a bunch of em)

will be removed and I will see see the oncologist in a month for follow-up and

future plans (when to screen, etc).

Gang...I cannot thank you enough for all your thoughts, prayers, support and

kind words. They have meant so much to me and will continue to be. I have saved

any cards, emails, etc and have them placed where I see them often....

Now I am off here to make a call, my stepdaughter is in the hospital in

labor!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

Hugs, love and huge smiles to all!!!

Donna aka Rocky

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Hi Helen:

I hope all the med changes do the trick for Nick. I don't think any kid wants 2

shots!!! I hope the shortened school day is a better fit for him, I feel so

badly for him with all of that. As you know Hannah went to a psychologist who

taught her relaxation techniques and it has done wonders for her. She can even

use these techniques at school if she feels stressed. They taught her different

techniques for different times of the day. She has different things she does at

bedtime vs during the day. I have also taken her for massages and she loved it

!!!

Let us know what happens with the school.

Beth & Hannah, 10, unspecified arthritis; asthma (with a flare today); gerd;

migraines

Sending prayers & happy thoughts,

Beth :-)

Update

saw his rheumy this afternoon. He has been battling swelling

in his fingers, a couple of toes and stiff knees and ankles. He has

also been very fatigued, needing 12-13 hours of sleep a night.

The good news is that hes growing and gaining weight so it really was

that low dose of prednsone that was slowing that down.

We have upped his relafen to 750mg a day and his remicade will be

going from 200mg to 300mg this friday. The doctor thinks he has

outgrown his current remicade dose. We also went 5 weeks last time,

which is not a good idea and we really have to keep it at 4 week

intervals. We are also thinking of upping his mtx to 32.5mg, but that

would mean 2 shots or a bigger syringe. So we are holding off on that

for now. Hopefully this will get him back on track.

As far as the school issues, the doc was horrified at whats been

going on. She was so sweet as I broke down telling her all thats been

happening. She has written recommendations for a shortened/ modified

school day with homebound if needed. She is concerned about

getting depressed and stressed with all the expectations the school

has put on him. She has recommended an appt with " integertive

medicine " who get into relaxation, massage etc as a way to deal with

stress, I really didnt understsnd it totally. She also recommened i

contact PACER so we can have a advocate with us at the next IEP

meeting. The doc is even willing to come to the school if that would

help, shes such a sweetheart. She was also concerned about my health

and well being as I cannot sleep more than 2-3 hours a day and wants

me to go see my doctor.

So, here's hoping that the medication changes will work and help Nick

feel better and in turn, help him deal better in school.

We are planning on Hershey and cannot wait to see everyone again.. I

need a vacation!!!

Hugs Helen and (9,systemic)

[Guest guest]

Helen:

I am so glad that you have such a wonderful rheumy. What an advocate for

and for you!

I hope that all these things she suggested work like a charm and that

Nick gets back to feeling and doing well, and that you are able to get

some much-needed rest.

Hooray for your rheumy!

and Rob 17 Spondy

On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:51:26 -0000 " hburger64 " <hburger64@...>

writes:

saw his rheumy this afternoon. He has been battling swelling

in his fingers, a couple of toes and stiff knees and ankles. He has

also been very fatigued, needing 12-13 hours of sleep a night.

The good news is that hes growing and gaining weight so it really was

that low dose of prednsone that was slowing that down.

We have upped his relafen to 750mg a day and his remicade will be

going from 200mg to 300mg this friday. The doctor thinks he has

outgrown his current remicade dose. We also went 5 weeks last time,

which is not a good idea and we really have to keep it at 4 week

intervals. We are also thinking of upping his mtx to 32.5mg, but that

would mean 2 shots or a bigger syringe. So we are holding off on that

for now. Hopefully this will get him back on track.

As far as the school issues, the doc was horrified at whats been

going on. She was so sweet as I broke down telling her all thats been

happening. She has written recommendations for a shortened/ modified

school day with homebound if needed. She is concerned about

getting depressed and stressed with all the expectations the school

has put on him. She has recommended an appt with " integertive

medicine " who get into relaxation, massage etc as a way to deal with

stress, I really didnt understsnd it totally. She also recommened i

contact PACER so we can have a advocate with us at the next IEP

meeting. The doc is even willing to come to the school if that would

help, shes such a sweetheart. She was also concerned about my health

and well being as I cannot sleep more than 2-3 hours a day and wants

me to go see my doctor.

So, here's hoping that the medication changes will work and help Nick

feel better and in turn, help him deal better in school.

We are planning on Hershey and cannot wait to see everyone again.. I

need a vacation!!!

Hugs Helen and (9,systemic)

[Guest guest]

Hi Helen,

I am so glad that you have such an awesome rheumy. I love her plan

about part time school and homebound instruction. I think that will

really benefit Nick. Her suggestion about an advocate at the next

ISP was a great idea.

I hope the increased doses will help Nick to start feeling better and

to have more energy.

Now, don't forget to make that dr. appointment for yourself! You must

be running on about empty right now. Nick sleeps to much and you

sleep to little.

(aundrea 11 systemic jra/gerd)

>

> saw his rheumy this afternoon. He has been battling

swelling

> in his fingers, a couple of toes and stiff knees and ankles. He has

> also been very fatigued, needing 12-13 hours of sleep a night.

>

> The good news is that hes growing and gaining weight so it really

was

> that low dose of prednsone that was slowing that down.

>

> We have upped his relafen to 750mg a day and his remicade will be

> going from 200mg to 300mg this friday. The doctor thinks he has

> outgrown his current remicade dose. We also went 5 weeks last time,

> which is not a good idea and we really have to keep it at 4 week

> intervals. We are also thinking of upping his mtx to 32.5mg, but

that

> would mean 2 shots or a bigger syringe. So we are holding off on

that

> for now. Hopefully this will get him back on track.

>

> As far as the school issues, the doc was horrified at whats been

> going on. She was so sweet as I broke down telling her all thats

been

> happening. She has written recommendations for a shortened/

modified

> school day with homebound if needed. She is concerned about

> getting depressed and stressed with all the expectations the school

> has put on him. She has recommended an appt with " integertive

> medicine " who get into relaxation, massage etc as a way to deal

with

> stress, I really didnt understsnd it totally. She also recommened i

> contact PACER so we can have a advocate with us at the next IEP

> meeting. The doc is even willing to come to the school if that

would

> help, shes such a sweetheart. She was also concerned about my

health

> and well being as I cannot sleep more than 2-3 hours a day and

wants

> me to go see my doctor.

>

> So, here's hoping that the medication changes will work and help

Nick

> feel better and in turn, help him deal better in school.

>

> We are planning on Hershey and cannot wait to see everyone again..

I

> need a vacation!!!

>

> Hugs Helen and (9,systemic)

>

[Guest guest]

Is everyone meeting at hersey's with JRA?

Just wanted to know if I missed that.

Wouldn't mind getting together with other with the same disease.

Thanks

linugal

mom of Braden (8 with JRA)

>

> saw his rheumy this afternoon. He has been battling

swelling

> in his fingers, a couple of toes and stiff knees and ankles. He has

> also been very fatigued, needing 12-13 hours of sleep a night.

>

> The good news is that hes growing and gaining weight so it really

was

> that low dose of prednsone that was slowing that down.

>

> We have upped his relafen to 750mg a day and his remicade will be

> going from 200mg to 300mg this friday. The doctor thinks he has

> outgrown his current remicade dose. We also went 5 weeks last time,

> which is not a good idea and we really have to keep it at 4 week

> intervals. We are also thinking of upping his mtx to 32.5mg, but

that

> would mean 2 shots or a bigger syringe. So we are holding off on

that

> for now. Hopefully this will get him back on track.

>

> As far as the school issues, the doc was horrified at whats been

> going on. She was so sweet as I broke down telling her all thats

been

> happening. She has written recommendations for a shortened/

modified

> school day with homebound if needed. She is concerned about

> getting depressed and stressed with all the expectations the school

> has put on him. She has recommended an appt with " integertive

> medicine " who get into relaxation, massage etc as a way to deal

with

> stress, I really didnt understsnd it totally. She also recommened i

> contact PACER so we can have a advocate with us at the next IEP

> meeting. The doc is even willing to come to the school if that

would

> help, shes such a sweetheart. She was also concerned about my

health

> and well being as I cannot sleep more than 2-3 hours a day and

wants

> me to go see my doctor.

>

> So, here's hoping that the medication changes will work and help

Nick

> feel better and in turn, help him deal better in school.

>

> We are planning on Hershey and cannot wait to see everyone again..

I

> need a vacation!!!

>

> Hugs Helen and (9,systemic)

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on the new baby!! Glad all went well there.

I am happy to hear you are doing well. Just remember to take it easy -

you have so much going on in your life right now, you might start to

push yourself too much. Please take care of yourself too.

I am sorry to hear about your mom and I hope things will improve for her

soon.

Keeping you in my prayers, Michele ( 19, spondy)

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Behalf Of ajaoky@...

Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 8:36 PM

; ajao_young_adults ;

bjparker23@...; leia2qute@...

Subject: update

just a quick update....first things first...we have our new baby! She

arrived at 5:17am this morning and is absolutely adorable. Hailey

weighed 7

pounds 1 ounce and was 19 and 3/4 inches. I will send pics soon!

As for me I am doing well and according to the docs absolutely wonderful

and

ahead of schedule. I drove today but we wont tell him that. I drove to

my

moms house which is 1/2 a mile down the street. But it felt so good. I

am still

a lil tender in the tummy and the bladder and bowels get confused on

time but

doc said in time. My presurgery weight of 100 is up to 104 and I feel

good.

I owe so much to you guys, the best friends ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your

emails, cards and kind words have meant so

much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, about my mom...she went to have her colonoscopy and unfortunately

was

not able to go through with it. her blood pressure was sky high, heart

rate was

190 and seems there may be a heart problem after all. She will have an

echo

and some other test this week so keep her in your thoughts. My mom is

the

truest form of matriarch and is a tough woman, she is however very

scared. They

seem to think she has Afibrillation...anyone know what this is????

She was most upset that she did the test prep which is not fun and

didn't

even get to have it. I told her this could be a blessing because she did

have

the heart issues a few weeks ago, so mayb now we can find out whats

going

on......

I hope all are well and enjoying beautiful days!!!!!!!!!!!

hugs and smiles!

Donna

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Hi Dana,

I know you both must be relieved to really know what your band is doing in there! I'm going to do the same at the Houston Bash next weekend just to check up on the bandito. They are only charging $100.00 for fluro - It's worth every penny of that!!!! Thanks,Ally

UPDATE

Hi everyone, Just wanted to update you on todays events! Betty & I went to Frederick Hospital today for fluroscopy. As you may remember, we have been having a lot of reflux/heartburn again & nearly every night for a few weeks now. I also haave been losing weight without effort. Well, first, the hospital was spotless like Almater & even had spanish signs all over the place! Made us both feel like we were in Mexicali..Anywho. .This handsome, young doctor comes in, gives us wonderful complements, and explains everything he's about to do. (Which we already knew from Dr.A) I went first. He set up a sterile field of instruments, numbed my tummy, used a port-a-cath type needle with tubing & a roller/stopper on it, Then proceeded with the test. He withdrew 1.4cc...I originally had 1.8cc put in...he put back 1cc after seeing that my flow was not improving with only removing 0.2cc. So I had 0.4cc removed today! He

noticed that my band had "slipped" but not like we all are aware of. It has "moved" down a little. There is no stomach coming up through the band..none. I do have a small Hiatal hernia that he believes is causing my heartburn/reflux & random increased restriction since Feb. It may also be why the band is slightly displaced. I'm going to notify Nina & have the test results sent to Dr.A for his review & opinion. I honestly feel better since this unfill. Less heartburn so far, keeping my fingers crossed!Betty went next. He saw no problems with her band, esophagus, stomach ect. No hiatal hernia seen. He withdrew 0.5cc from her band leaving her with 0.8cc. Her heartburn/reflux should be relieved with this unfill he said. She was very tight and her pouch was not emptying like it should. The barium was staying in her esophagus & pouch way to long. After the unfill, she was draining as she should.We both felt

this was a much needed fluro since we have had our bands for 14 months now. Atleast we know what's going on in there now.It's nice to know we can count on this fine Dr., Dr. Lavaniee ( Dr. Brinkley sent us to him) to give us a professional check-up! He actually seems to know what he's talking about too! ;-)Take care all..Dana & Betty

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On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:13:35 -0000, you wrote:

>. What can I say, except

>I'm sad and disappointed. I really wanted to be able to post more positive

>results, but since we're doing this in the name of research, we have to remain

>objective, right? Am I just doing it wrong? Hard to believe, I feel like an

expert

>in the Beck protocol.

This is bad news, I'm sorry. But can you explain again what exactly was your

routine ?

You were using DC or AC ? Was that a sota device or homemade ? Did you use a

meter ? If so, what was the average reading ? How

long and how often were the applications ?

You say about Beck protocol. Were you using Colloidal silver too ? If so, was

that homemade ?

Please let us know. It's important for us to understand.

Thanks.

---

Gustavo Molina - gustavo@...

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . I've posted to our files, you're absolutely right,

we need to be aware of all results good and bad!

bG

>

> As promised, this post is to update everybody on my recent lab

results, which

> were disappointing as expected. My viral load was up and my T cell

count

> was down. That's really all I have to say, I'm really confused and

not sure what

> to do next. Remember that I went off the meds for this past four

months as an

> experiment, thinking that they might be doing me more harm than

good, but I

> started back on them this morning. I think this explains my recent

hair loss,

> which I experienced in the past, so I know it will grow back. Right

now, I feel

> pretty good, lots of energy, but I do have a funny, " crawling skin "

sensation

> that has intensified over the past few weeks. I had that before too

and it went

> away about a week after I resumed the chemo therapy. What can I

say, except

> I'm sad and disappointed. I really wanted to be able to post more

positive

> results, but since we're doing this in the name of research, we

have to remain

> objective, right? Am I just doing it wrong? Hard to believe, I feel

like an expert

> in the Beck protocol. I don't know. I'm thinking about trying the

Vitamin C

> therapy next, but probably will regroup for a week or two...

>

>