Hi

[Guest guest]

Good luck and I hope everything works out for you so you can see a doctor.

[Guest guest]

Welcome!<br><br>I have only had this disease for

about 6 months and who knows how long it was not

diagnosed! <br><br>I am on levorthroid, and doing ok, Single

Mother of a son with ADHD (Which my Ex blames ME!),

plus, unemployed, going to school Full Time, I have the

Ex husband from H*ll(Like I stated before! LOL) and

his wife from H*ll too!<br><br>My son is very loving

and I am glad I have him, but my ex is trying

everything in his powers to get full custody and he is

getting worse as the years go by. To make a LONG story

short, he wasn't around when our son was born, and came

when he was around 1 after I took him to court. Now

our son is 4 1/2 and my ex is making it living hell

for me and his son. BUt GOD PREVAILS and he will get

what is due. I am a GREAT mother and I am not perfect,

but like all of us, we are learning day by

day!<br><br>Well sorry to babble, that is

me!<br><br>WELCOME!<br>Hope

[Guest guest]

hi hope nice hearing from you. that must be so

hard dealing with this. post to me any time i will

always listen. i am single never married with this

illness alot comes with it. i am had this from birth i

take synthroid been on for years right now i am not a

happy camper right now. josie

[Guest guest]

Josie,<br><br>I can't imagine! The doctors said I

could of had this for awhile. When I was married, it

was hard. Now that I am divorce, it is harder, but I

seem to take it a little better than when I was with

that controlling man!<br><br>I am going to get test

done, including a full TSH levels checked. My joints

all hurt after a while and I gained 20 lbs in two

months! THe doc said it should be mostly water. SO, I am

on a no salt diet. I hope to loose the 20 soon. I

never was overweight! I was always too skinny (they

think I might have been hyper than!) I am learning

somethings everyday, and there are some great people with

great advice. Stick with us, and you will get better,

mentally, at least! :-)<br><br>IM me anytime (or anyone

else)<br><br>AOL name is: supermommie96<br> Messenger:

hope24_7<br><br>See you around!<br><br>Hope

[Guest guest]

hi hope having this illness isnt hard what comes

with it is hard to deal with.alot of things go with

this.i am just trying to do what i can i have no energy

right now.i hate this weight gain inorder to control it

i have to walk i even increased the walks. i am

even trying to find that someone special i hope you

dont mind i said this. have a great day josie

[Guest guest]

Josie,<br><br>I went shopping today and I hated

it! Every joint hurts, and I am

soooooooooooooooooooooo tired, and feel really down. I want to cry, but

can't. I want to take a fit, but I can't. My belly has

swollen so big, all water and maybe stress! I HATE IT I

HATE IT I HATE IT!!!!!<br><br>Sorry, I just can't take

these feelings anymore. I have no idea what to do or

say to people.<br><br>UNDERSTAND

ME???<br><br>Hope<br>I HATE IT I HATE IT I HATE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

hi hope i undestand really its hard to tell

others how you feel they dont understand at all i even

had doctors look at me i say to them its not in my

head the way i feel if my stomach hurts or my heart or

my asthma i tell them that.i am tired all the time

no engery i cry alot the doctors know this nothing

they can do.i had 2 on the internet giving me problems

i talk to the doctor and they recod it never just

talk to the nurse she records everything. i went

shopping today i live with my mom she is there making sure

i do things. i have a balance problem i had an

accident in sept if she wasnt there i could of hurt my

self more. josie

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele, I hope you and Larry are having good luck with your

financial arrangements. I think about you often. Please hang in

there, things will get better…they have to, right? I would

imagine that once they get this under control (hopefully after the

surgery in six-months) things will start looking better. I don't

remember for sure, but didn't ya'll change doctors after this latest

ear infection and finding the new c-toma in Larry's other ear? I

honestly believe that once you find the right doctor, things will

improve.

Don't let the bureaucrats get you down – just remember we are

all here for you any time you need to blow off steam!

> Hi everyone,

>

> The countdown begins and we have 28 days until Larry's surgery.

I'm

> already sick and can't seem to keep it together. I'll be pretty

busy

> this week trying to get on the Oregon Health Plan and other

> assistance that will get us through this (food wise and health

> wise). Financially speaking this will devestate us. Probably end

up

> moving in with a relative for awhile (not the mother-in-law, will

go

> homeless before living with her).

>

> I feel like once you get diagnosed with this disease, you have no

> future, at least its proving that way for us. All I see in my

future

> is one big cholesteatoma. I had to quit my job and Larry had to

cut

> down on his hours so we could qualify for assistance. After

surgery

> we will have no income and that scares me to death.

>

> Sometimes (a lot lately) I just don't think I can do this again but

> what choice do I have? And to top it off, after the surgery on the

> 29th, we have another one to look forward to in 6 months. That

will

> make 4 surgeries in less than 3 years. I just don't know.

>

> Don't worry if you don't hear from me for a few days. Lots of

> medical business to take care of. You wouldn't believe what they

put

> you through to get help in the good ole USA. They make you feel

> worse than you already do. They are rude and treat you like shit

> because you are having problems. Sometimes I wonder if they are

> human. I think not.

>

> Michele

>

> PS - I hope all is well with everyone! Can't wait to hear from

> .

[Guest guest]

Connie,

Glad to hear you are doing wonderfully! Your life sounds full and fun!

Best wishes,

in Ark

[Guest guest]

Hi : I really think you will recognize me. V and Flo did once

they heard me speak. That is only about 60 pounds since the cruise. I still

haven't found my dress to wear. I did find one but you know me. I can't

buy the first thing I see. I think I will go shopping tomorrow. Mickey is

out looking for a part time job. He wants to support his habits. Golfing

and fishing.

I have not done as well as some in the weight department. I am happy with

what I have lost and will settle for whatever life sends my way. 111#s in 1

year. One year ago I would have been happy with that and not complained so I

am happy with it today. I just hope and pray that you will get your weight

problem solved. It seems strange that all the ones that he did in March have

all lost like gangbusters.

Better close for now. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

: There are plenty of nice things out there at the department stores

but I want to shop the consignment shops since I may not be this size long.

The one dress I found was only 39$ but someone else liked it the first time

they saw it and bought it. Just my luck. It was simple but eligant.

I hurt for the ones who have had a problem with losing because I know I would

hurt if it were me. I just pray you will get your revision and things will

be better. Have you seen Dr. R. since your catscan or whatever it was you

had the other week?.

Phyllis

[Guest guest]

absolutely

[Guest guest]

Phyllis,

60 lbs since the cruise in February is wonderful!! I think I've gained 60, well

not that much, but I have gained. I have not weighed myself since my visit with

Dr. in October, cause I know I am up and just don't want to deal with it. In

Oct at his office I was 242 - ugh! So just look for the goodyear blimp, that'll

be me! HA!

Good luck shopping tomorrow, I'm sure you'll find something nice!

Say hello to Mickey for me!

{{hugs}}

wrote:

> Hi : I really think you will recognize me. V and Flo did once

they heard me speak. That is only about 60 pounds since the cruise. I still

haven't found my dress to wear. I did find one but you know me. I can't

buy the first thing I see. I think I will go shopping tomorrow. Mickey is

out looking for a part time job. He wants to support his habits. Golfing

and fishing.

I have not done as well as some in the weight department. I am happy with

what I have lost and will settle for whatever life sends my way. 111#s in 1

year. One year ago I would have been happy with that and not complained so I

am happy with it today. I just hope and pray that you will get your weight

problem solved. It seems strange that all the ones that he did in March have

all lost like gangbusters.

Better close for now. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

, don't be down on yourself this is not your fault!!! We love you any

way you are!!!!

Re: Re: Hi

Phyllis,

60 lbs since the cruise in February is wonderful!! I think I've gained 60,

well not that much, but I have gained. I have not weighed myself since my

visit with Dr. in October, cause I know I am up and just don't want to deal

with it. In Oct at his office I was 242 - ugh! So just look for the

goodyear blimp, that'll be me! HA!

Good luck shopping tomorrow, I'm sure you'll find something nice!

Say hello to Mickey for me!

{{hugs}}

wrote:

> Hi : I really think you will recognize me. V and Flo did

once

they heard me speak. That is only about 60 pounds since the cruise. I

still

haven't found my dress to wear. I did find one but you know me. I can't

buy the first thing I see. I think I will go shopping tomorrow. Mickey is

out looking for a part time job. He wants to support his habits. Golfing

and fishing.

I have not done as well as some in the weight department. I am happy with

what I have lost and will settle for whatever life sends my way. 111#s in

1

year. One year ago I would have been happy with that and not complained so

I

am happy with it today. I just hope and pray that you will get your weight

problem solved. It seems strange that all the ones that he did in March

have

all lost like gangbusters.

Better close for now. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

Lorie,

How have you been. We havne't seen you in some time, hope all is well.

Lynn

My post op. Dr Appt

> Ok, sorry for the delay, I had all intentions of posting yesterday

[Guest guest]

Hi,

My name is Genny and I had surgery 11/6/02. (1) Did anyone have to have

gallbladder surgery within a couple of months of MGB surgery? If so, how did

you do? (2) Did anyone have trouble losing weight after surgery?

Genny Turano

gturano@...

Re: Fw: I feel that this surgery should be covered

because by ha...

> without a doubt it should. But then there's insurance companies like mine

> that consider it " cosmetic. " What a joke! I guess they like paying for

all

> the extra expenses for the health related problems of an obese person. I

> know I've saved my insurance company a lot of money by having the MGB

which I

> had to pay for myself.

>

> in OK

> mgb 3/29/2001

> 303/143

>

> In a message dated 01/05/2003 11:27:24 AM Central Standard Time,

> betbyron@... writes:

>

> << I feel that this surgery should be covered because by having this

surgery

> it hasThis bounced back to me from your personal site, so I'm sending it

to

> the group, Glinda. >>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Genny. I had surgery on 11/13/02. It will be 8 weeks on Wednesday and I

have only lost 22 pounds. I'm happy about the weight loss but I get a

little discouraged when I see that most people seem to lose 25-30 pounds a

month. I'm also afraid that the weight loss with stop and I won't lose as

much as I want to. How are you doing?

Re: Fw: I feel that this surgery should be covered

> because by ha...

>

>

> > without a doubt it should. But then there's insurance companies like

mine

> > that consider it " cosmetic. " What a joke! I guess they like paying for

> all

> > the extra expenses for the health related problems of an obese person.

I

> > know I've saved my insurance company a lot of money by having the MGB

> which I

> > had to pay for myself.

> >

> > in OK

> > mgb 3/29/2001

> > 303/143

> >

> > In a message dated 01/05/2003 11:27:24 AM Central Standard Time,

> > betbyron@... writes:

> >

> > << I feel that this surgery should be covered because by having this

> surgery

> > it hasThis bounced back to me from your personal site, so I'm sending it

> to

> > the group, Glinda. >>

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

HI Genny,

I had my sugery on Nov 6th 02 also. I have not had any trouble with my

gallbaldder. I am taking the Actigall which is said to help the prevention

of gall stones. I have lost 43 bls to date and have been getting along fine.

There were several weeks that I plateaued and did not loose. It was a

little disconcerting at the time but now i seem to have about a 20lb monthly

average.

Re: Fw: Hi

>Hi,

>My name is Genny and I had surgery 11/6/02. (1) Did anyone have to have

>gallbladder surgery within a couple of months of MGB surgery? If so, how

did

>you do? (2) Did anyone have trouble losing weight after surgery?

>

>Genny Turano

>gturano@...

>

> Re: Fw: I feel that this surgery should be covered

>because by ha...

>

>

>> without a doubt it should. But then there's insurance companies like

mine

>> that consider it " cosmetic. " What a joke! I guess they like paying for

>all

>> the extra expenses for the health related problems of an obese person. I

>> know I've saved my insurance company a lot of money by having the MGB

>which I

>> had to pay for myself.

>>

>> in OK

>> mgb 3/29/2001

>> 303/143

>>

>> In a message dated 01/05/2003 11:27:24 AM Central Standard Time,

>> betbyron@... writes:

>>

>> << I feel that this surgery should be covered because by having this

>surgery

>> it hasThis bounced back to me from your personal site, so I'm sending it

>to

>> the group, Glinda. >>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Genny and Jen-

After 2 years of reading this list I can honestly tell you that most,

if not ALL of us have the same worries. You can find every type of

scenario of weight loss. Some lose fast, some lose slow and steady,

some stop after the first year and some lose for 2 years. Some stop

losing for a year and then all of sudden lose more. It is all

normal. You will be fine. Even when the scales don't move you

will more than likely notice changes in how your clothes fit. Give

yourself some time.

The one thing I would caution you on is to make sure you are eating

enough so that you don't go into " starvation mode " . Your body will

hold on to every calorie if you don't eat enough to keep your

metabolism burning.

You have just begun! It will get better every day. Enjoy!!

Margaret in St. Louis

MGB 12/13/00

250 / 160

> Genny. I had surgery on 11/13/02. It will be 8 weeks on Wednesday

and I

> have only lost 22 pounds. I'm happy about the weight loss but I

get a

> little discouraged when I see that most people seem to lose 25-30

pounds a

> month. I'm also afraid that the weight loss with stop and I won't

lose as

> much as I want to. How are you doing?

> Re: Fw: I feel that this surgery should be

covered

> > because by ha...

> >

> >

> > > without a doubt it should. But then there's insurance

companies like

> mine

> > > that consider it " cosmetic. " What a joke! I guess they like

paying for

> > all

> > > the extra expenses for the health related problems of an obese

person.

> I

> > > know I've saved my insurance company a lot of money by having

the MGB

> > which I

> > > had to pay for myself.

> > >

> > > in OK

> > > mgb 3/29/2001

> > > 303/143

> > >

> > > In a message dated 01/05/2003 11:27:24 AM Central Standard Time,

> > > betbyron@i... writes:

> > >

> > > << I feel that this surgery should be covered because by having

this

> > surgery

> > > it hasThis bounced back to me from your personal site, so I'm

sending it

> > to

> > > the group, Glinda. >>

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm taking the Actigall also, but I have pain and my liver enzymes are

elevated. I'm meeting with my PCP tomorrow, but I'd rather avoid another

surgery if I can. So far, I've only lost 20-22 pounds according to my PCP

(10 pounds a month?)

Genny Turano

gturano@...

Re: Fw: I feel that this surgery should be covered

> >because by ha...

> >

> >

> >> without a doubt it should. But then there's insurance companies like

> mine

> >> that consider it " cosmetic. " What a joke! I guess they like paying

for

> >all

> >> the extra expenses for the health related problems of an obese person.

I

> >> know I've saved my insurance company a lot of money by having the MGB

> >which I

> >> had to pay for myself.

> >>

> >> in OK

> >> mgb 3/29/2001

> >> 303/143

> >>

> >> In a message dated 01/05/2003 11:27:24 AM Central Standard Time,

> >> betbyron@... writes:

> >>

> >> << I feel that this surgery should be covered because by having this

> >surgery

> >> it hasThis bounced back to me from your personal site, so I'm sending

it

> >to

> >> the group, Glinda. >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

[Guest guest]

Genny this is on the average. I lost only about 10 lbs a month but that is

good cause it give your body time to adjust to the losing and also your skin

time to keep up with the loosing.

connie from Alabama

Feb. 28, 01

288/198

Re: Fw: I feel that this surgery should be

covered

> > >because by ha...

> > >

> > >

> > >> without a doubt it should. But then there's insurance companies like

> > mine

> > >> that consider it " cosmetic. " What a joke! I guess they like paying

> for

> > >all

> > >> the extra expenses for the health related problems of an obese

person.

> I

> > >> know I've saved my insurance company a lot of money by having the MGB

> > >which I

> > >> had to pay for myself.

> > >>

> > >> in OK

> > >> mgb 3/29/2001

> > >> 303/143

> > >>

> > >> In a message dated 01/05/2003 11:27:24 AM Central Standard Time,

> > >> betbyron@... writes:

> > >>

> > >> << I feel that this surgery should be covered because by having this

> > >surgery

> > >> it hasThis bounced back to me from your personal site, so I'm sending

> it

> > >to

> > >> the group, Glinda. >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

[Guest guest]

> hi all

>

> i am new. from san francisco ca. looking to meet other banders in

my

> area or at least close.

,

There are some Bay Area bandster groups that will have more members

in your locality. If you go the the SmartBandsters group or

Bandsters group, I think they have listings of the local groups.

Jo in Silverdale

Dr. Rumbaut 10/23/01

318/206/205

[Guest guest]

Dear Gale,

I searched the net using google.com using the following key words:

study, books, globes, study groups etc.

I love the one with the cat in the study. Go to " Photos " on this

site to see the former photos on the home page.

My real 18 yr old cat, named Sylvester, died a week ago on Feb 8, 02,

of advanced kidney disease. I love cats. So the cats on bookselves,

study cats etc are my favorite. There will be more posted in the

future.

Studies and candelabras always remind me of Clue: Col. Mustard did it

in the study with a candleabra.

Anyway photos of your site are always great from Corbis.

I posted on your site, but it was returned with a Mail Dameon. I

figured it was because you are in the process of moving so I thought

you may have shut down for a while. What gives?

Love ya

Jeanetta CPhT

> That is a neat picture where did you get that very study user

> friendly. gale(red)

[Guest guest]

Damn. Well, like I always say. " If I only knew then, what I know now. . .

.. " Oye!

We are all here for you.

Victor

At 07:46 AM 5/13/2003 +0000, you wrote:

>On may 7th my husband asked for a divorce.He left 14 months ago but

>it was only suppose to be to take a job that offered free education

>and would be a great opportunity for him .and us .

>I discovered he took out a $5000.00 loan without my knowledge and

>most of what he told me about the job was lies .A year before he left

>he finally admitted being a compulsive gambler .

>

>I had a car accident in october of 2001 and he was gone bt march of

>that year.

>I take Neurontin for nerve pain.Also on lexapro.My doctor put me on

>something else cause i could not stop crying during my appointment

>which happened to be the same day my husband finally told me he

>wanted a divorce.

>I had asked him a year ago if he wanted out but he assured me he

>loved me and all that .

>I'm a bloody fool .

>Anyway the new med is klonapin or something like that .

>

>I've been without the computer because a power surge did alot of

>damage.I just got it hooked back up tonight .what hurts is on may

>27th it would have been our 8 year anniversary .But I guess i should

>be happy at least now i know.but it still hurts .

>anyway ,

>hugs

>Lesli

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Lesli))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I'm so sorry.

Crystal