Thank you

[Guest guest]

---Tiffiny..hee hee..thanks for likin me! I always am constantly

thinkin of everyone in this group daily. HOw could I not..I am always

here. Sometimes something in my day will remind me of one of

you..like today I went to pay my chiropractor and I actually thought

of you Tiffiny and how my sister has scoliosis too. she had metal

rods put in her back 8 years ago. She used to have to wear a brace..I

am glad she does not have to wear that. But when she had the rods in

her back..she got taller!

And like I have a tinkerbell shirt I wear that reminds me of Tink..I

wore it today..I think about Stasia and because i finally am

seeing my armpit hollow out like theirs! okay..I know that is weird.

I think about Dawn because we have soo much in common and I want to

look like her pictures! I am reminded of Avan when I go out of town

because I live in a desert...kind of like I had pictured India to be

like. I think about Sunshine when I am talkin cause she talks like me

alot. I think about Donna cyclone because she is a therapist and I go

to one too..so I wonder sometimes what she would think of some things

I am thinking of. sometimes I think of all your little screen names

and say them wrong..like colleen..I always think when I see her name

real quick that it says colleenppp..I know..weird! And like the other

Donna I say DCCoolMail all the time. And ofcourse don't

blame me! and I see Family Ritter all the time and I luv that name!

OH..and there is soo much more..you guys are really my only

friends..I know that sounds sad..but it really is good. We all have

alot in common and have come to know alot about each other. I have

been slow to make friends here in my new town..but bfl seems to bind

people together somehow. I luv to come here and you guys will put up

with my extremely long and winded emails! I am working on being

shorter worded..but it is not going so well in that department. I

will try to remember the other things I think about other people..I

just think of all of you soo much and appreciate your friendship. I

always luv to see new people and really hope they stay around so I

can get to know them better to..so new people...pleese stay around! I

luv you guys..thanks for bein my friends!

Kathi

WHELLOOO from the world below!

In , tiffinyshantelle

<no_reply@y...> wrote:

> Thank-you to all of you who have been so supportive! I did my

> cardio yesterday by walking on an incline on the treadmill...with

> small dumbbells. Thanks for that advice . Today, I rested

> instead of doing LBWO. Thank you for that advice. And thank you

> for putting up with my " gloom and doom " mood lately:). You guys

are

> the greatest! I talk about you to my husband like I've know you

all

> for years. Like I say things like, " and Kathi, I really like

> her....oh and Skwigg, OMG, she is awesome! You ought to see her

> arms! and Cheryl and Tink and Tinkle and Sunshine and ....... Yes

> it goes on and on. " Okay, I sound like that Jr. High girl that so

> wants to be accepted....but that's really not it. I just really

> feel lucky to have such a support system. Thank You guys!

> -Tiffiny

[Guest guest]

> Thank-you to all of you who have been so supportive! I did my

> cardio yesterday by walking on an incline on the treadmill...with

> small dumbbells. Thanks for that advice . Today, I rested

> instead of doing LBWO. Thank you for that advice. And thank you

> for putting up with my " gloom and doom " mood lately:). You guys

are

> the greatest! I talk about you to my husband like I've know you

all

> for years. Like I say things like, " and Kathi, I really like

> her....oh and Skwigg, OMG, she is awesome! You ought to see her

> arms! and Cheryl and Tink and Tinkle and Sunshine and ....... Yes

> it goes on and on. " Okay, I sound like that Jr. High girl that so

> wants to be accepted....but that's really not it. I just really

> feel lucky to have such a support system. Thank You guys!

>

Tiffiny,

I talk to my husband too...poor guy cuz I visit several exercise and

dog boards so he's having a hard time keeping up with who is who

lately

Colleen

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/4/03 11:02:05 AM Pacific Daylight Time, shars3@...

writes:

>

> Thank you to everyone who replied about a special class.. I read all of

> them, and am thank ful for those that have been open aobut their feelings..

often

> I wonder if I'm the only one!!

> I know that my son needs extra care.. for the fact that some friends with

> downs kids have a teachers aid for 3 hours a day, and there is no way that

> can go without a full time/all day aid. He just isn't capable of working on

> his own, or following directions.. I think he just needs that extra care,

> that regular classes can't give him. I feel sad that it's like this, and I've

> seen many downsyndrome kids that are fully capable in regular classes, and I

am

> so glad that our children have the opportunity.. but somtimes inclusive

> isn't for everyone.. there are so many levels.

> So thank you for opening up to me!

> Shar

>

>

I totally respect your decision that Inclusion may not be for your child.

That being said, take extra special care that the alternative the school

district offers IS right for him.

We had a disasterous experience with the preschool special class was

in. Without going thru the laundry list, she still (at age 11) has undesirable

behaviors that she picked up in that class that I can't get rid of.

While Inclusion has not been perfect, the separate special classroom our

school district wants to send her to next year would be horrible. I went and

observed. Very distracting, very high stimulation (worse than the regular ed

class

despite having a lot fewer kids) plus she'ld be ahead of most of the other

kids academically and definitely ahead of all of them in life skills. I

mentioned the name of the school to her (outside) psychiatrist and he said it

would

be awful and to avoid it at all costs. We're moving (across country) to a

district that can provide a " continuum " of services between special ed and

Inclusion and has the resources to be flexible depending on how does.

No matter what you do, consider pushing for a Functional Analysis (or

Functional Behavior Analysis depending on what your state calls it) as soon as

you

get in the new setting. The behavior specialist will be able to figure out what

triggers negative behaviors in your son and what needs to be modified in his

environment to that he can perform his best.

- Becky

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/4/2003 11:02:04 AM US Mountain Standard Time,

shars3@... writes:

> and there is no way that can go without a full time/all day aid.

And if you feel that will learn bests in a fully inclusive environment

and he needs a fulltime/all day aide....that's what he should get.

Maverick has an aide all day and is not pulled out except for speech 15/min 4

times a day. This is how HE learns best.

Just because a child would need more services or support does NOT mean he

needs to be in a self contained class.

When you look at the IEP and the continuum of services.... consider them all,

looking at your child and THEN decide where/what he needs to meet his needs.

There is NO ONE right or wrong.....LOL...that's why we have INDIVIDUALIZED

Educational Plans!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/4/2003 2:56:16 PM Central Standard Time, RSYOSH@...

writes:

> No matter what you do, consider pushing for a Functional Analysis (or

> Functional Behavior Analysis depending on what your state calls it) as soon

> as you

> get in the new setting. The behavior specialist will be able to figure out

> what

> triggers negative behaviors in your son and what needs to be modified in his

> environment to that he can perform his best.

>

> - Becky

HI

I totally agree with Becky and we had similar experiences. Luckily Sara is on

a transfer to a school she was zoned to years back (they let us stay and

she accesses both learning environments with support. Sara is a child who needs

assistance, she needs redirection, positive behavioral support etc...

What is going to be offered for middle school is a disaster. The sped room

will contain over 15 kids, kids with behaviors that Sara cannot deal with. The

Reg Ed rooms will have untrained teachers and a curriculum that is going to be

hard to modify the only placement that I'm guessing I'll consider is a

Resource room with less behaviors and less kids. I would love to have Sara in

Reg

Ed but in the county where I am at I don't see this happening ......... ahhhh

who knows though really lol a friend of mine has her daughter included for

academics this fall ........ first time in this school so maybe she will be a

path maker for us I'll be watching and listening

Kathy mom to Sara 11 .................. you all say listen to our children,

Sara will scream for Reg Ed, this is the only place she totally behaves lol

[Guest guest]

Middle school curriculum can be modified, especially if you use visuals and

honor the BIP.

Judi HL (whose middle schooler is moving to HS next year--holy cow!!)

Re: thank you

In a message dated 6/4/2003 2:56:16 PM Central Standard Time, RSYOSH@...

writes:

> No matter what you do, consider pushing for a Functional Analysis (or

> Functional Behavior Analysis depending on what your state calls it) as

soon

> as you

> get in the new setting. The behavior specialist will be able to figure

out

> what

> triggers negative behaviors in your son and what needs to be modified in

his

> environment to that he can perform his best.

>

> - Becky

HI

I totally agree with Becky and we had similar experiences. Luckily Sara is

on

a transfer to a school she was zoned to years back (they let us stay and

she accesses both learning environments with support. Sara is a child who

needs

assistance, she needs redirection, positive behavioral support etc...

What is going to be offered for middle school is a disaster. The sped room

will contain over 15 kids, kids with behaviors that Sara cannot deal with.

The

Reg Ed rooms will have untrained teachers and a curriculum that is going to

be

hard to modify the only placement that I'm guessing I'll consider is a

Resource room with less behaviors and less kids. I would love to have Sara

in Reg

Ed but in the county where I am at I don't see this happening .........

ahhhh

who knows though really lol a friend of mine has her daughter included for

academics this fall ........ first time in this school so maybe she will be

a

path maker for us I'll be watching and listening

Kathy mom to Sara 11 .................. you all say listen to our children,

Sara will scream for Reg Ed, this is the only place she totally behaves lol

[Guest guest]

You brought up a very interesting topic that I have been wanting to address

here, as a parent of a child who just so happens to have a disability!! LOL,, I

love that line..... .. I know there are alot of new parents out there , some

of new and some of old ,,, in every form,,,, lol,,, boy im funny today.. I

really have noticed that as parents of a special needs child we try to be light

in conversation to try not to offend a fellow reader. And I know some subjects

need to avoided and some are avoided that I feel we need to address. I have

read alot of parents here who try to stay on a more cheerful note, I think this

is not necessary for us, because we are all in the same boat and talking

about difficult things is one of the things this group was made for support to

parents from parents who know. We share triumphs everyday and we rarely discuss

our falls and our stumbling blocks. And I do feel this is important to show the

new and well not so new parents we are all feeling and going through the same

things everyday. And its ok to feel the way you do,,, and its ok to chose the

school for your child! And its ok your child is not keeping up with the

Jone's kid across the street. We are all human , unfortunately with minds of our

own and feelings of our own,, Lord knows life would be so much easier if we all

didn't have to make our own decisions. LOL,,,,,( Wanting a brain break

myself!! ) But I do think we need to hear someone else out there is awaiting

the

tides too, and the new parents need to hear our struggles so they may be better

prepared in the future even though the subjects may hurt a little ,, that's ok

we are not all fragile. And this also helps to open conversation and give time

to answer questions anyone may want to ask but be afraid to because maybe its

taboo. But I wish I had someone along my path early on who I didnt have to

worry about offending ,,, to gain useful information.. that may make my life a

little easier, trust me Im a mom of 4 kids ,, ages 6, 10, 12, 15 and Im still

learning everyday. ANd thats great life would be so dull with learning

everyday. Plus we gain invaluable tips on subjects like potty training, IEp's

and

everything we need help with. So never feel badly because we dont agree , we

dont

have too, I just need to know your here too paddling the same boat too,

trying to sail ashore. And if ever you have a question write it to me personally

or

to the group , I feel it would be a real shame if a parent didn't receive the

information they so desperately need just because of taboo. Thanks

Nettie619 mom to 4 kids,, brianna 6- spoiled,,, erin 10 with ds and legally

blind due

to cataracts at birth, jen 12 and trying to move out already, micheal 15 and

mom is hoping he moves out already! Just kidding--lol

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/5/2003 5:34:20 PM Central Standard Time,

Nettie619@... writes:

> I have

> read alot of parents here who try to stay on a more cheerful note, I think

> this

> is not necessary for us, because we are all in the same boat and talking

> about difficult things is one of the things this group was made for support

> to

> parents from parents who know. We share triumphs everyday and we rarely

> discuss

> our falls and our stumbling blocks. And I do feel this is important to show

> the

> new and well not so new parents we are all feeling and going through the

> same

> things everyday.

Hi Nettie

OK girlfriend have you been on break lately heehee sometimes all i seem to do

is complain about Sara's sassy behavior (even though Im so impressed with her

thought process to be able to do it lol) and then we have Sue, Mom to Karrie

and Kate who's been thinking about quitting her parenting job lol (JK Sue)

and the moms who's children have been escaping ooooh lets not even bring up

the " plop and drop " our kids do lolol

Heehee just reminding you of some of the struggles in the past few months

........... like you needed a reminder Im just hoping we aren't scaring the poor

newbies lolol

Kathy mom to Sara 11 .............. you all bring out my cheerfulness (is

this a word lol) hubby often thinks Im a ................. grouch, you all

thought I was going to say something else huh lololol

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/5/2003 6:19:06 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

karriemom@... writes:

> I think I win the whiner's award for this list!!!!

Oh, I think I have been doing more than my share lately. I try not to

complain, but sometimes it just gets to me!

But, there are just things we have to face and deal with and...what is the

saying....when Life gives you Lemons...make Lemonade! Or is it, When Life

gives you Cherries, don't forget to spit out the pits!...

So... my lemonade....Maverick has a serious speech delay, apraxia and will

probably never be understood by the general public.... but TODAY...he went in

and ordered his WHOLE MEAL.even changing the drink choice because they didn't

have ROOT BEER.... on his Vantage talker!!

My Cherries..... has spent the week doing a poor, little handicapped

act with her camp counselor and isn't being made to join in with the rest of the

group enough, THAT's the pits.....but yesterday when the group went to the

ICE RINK..... Mav was off skating on his own, and his counselor took and

had her PUT ON SKATES and go all around the FULL RINK! Quite an

accomplishment for my unsteady princess!

I guess when I write to this list, I am aware that everyone knows my kids

have disabilities and I don't have to explain or make excuses or make allowances

about WHY I am excited about something. To me it is a relief just to be able

to talk and brag and WHINE if I need to....and not have people feel sorry for

me that I have been blessed with my kids and not to have to justify my right

to celebrate their successes.....which might seem minute to others, but are

what allows me to get up the next day to do it all over again!

.....mom to 8 kids....of varying abilities.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/5/2003 7:47:24 PM Central Standard Time, Michdock writes:

> I guess when I write to this list, I am aware that everyone knows my kids

> have disabilities and I don't have to explain or make excuses or make

> allowances about WHY I am excited about something. To me it is a relief just

to be

> able to talk and brag

HI

Oooh yes in public folks look at me and smile when I say " oooh Sara good

listening " but when I say it to the kids I keep (NDA ... Abbie, Halle and

grandson

Tater) they raise their eyebrows lolol

I celebrate everything now with Sara and the kids I keep

Kathy mom to Sara 11 ....... positive praise works for all

[Guest guest]

-----Original Message-----

From: b4alltoday@... [mailto:b4alltoday@...]

Kathy mom to Sara 11 .................. you all say listen to our children,

Sara will scream for Reg Ed, this is the only place she totally behaves lol

[WebMom]

Kathy, many of us wish we had this " problem " . Kudos to Sara for realizing

that the " real world " is where she belongs.

Bev

[Guest guest]

LOL Kathy!!!!

I was getting ready to reply that she evidently hadn't been reading MY posts

lately!!!! I think I win the whiner's award for this list!!!!

Sue mom to Kate 13 and Karrie 7 w/ds who has been wonderful ever since that

tooth that had never appeared as a baby has popped through

[Guest guest]

I don't vent to others off this list about my son's " challenges " because I

don't want to encourage stereotypes of kids with DS. But on this list we

can let our hair down. Isn't it great! Trust me I've done my share of

complaining.

Schulte

> > I have

> > read alot of parents here who try to stay on a more cheerful note, I

think

> > this

> > is not necessary for us, because we are all in the same boat and talking

> > about difficult things is one of the things this group was made for

support

> > to

> > parents from parents who know. We share triumphs everyday and we rarely

> > discuss

> > our falls and our stumbling blocks. And I do feel this is important to

show

> > the

> > new and well not so new parents we are all feeling and going through the

> > same

> > things everyday.

>

>

> Hi Nettie

>

> OK girlfriend have you been on break lately heehee sometimes all i seem to

do

> is complain about Sara's sassy behavior (even though Im so impressed with

her

> thought process to be able to do it lol) and then we have Sue, Mom to

Karrie

> and Kate who's been thinking about quitting her parenting job lol (JK Sue)

> and the moms who's children have been escaping ooooh lets not even

bring up

> the " plop and drop " our kids do lolol

>

> Heehee just reminding you of some of the struggles in the past few months

> .......... like you needed a reminder Im just hoping we aren't scaring the

poor

> newbies lolol

>

> Kathy mom to Sara 11 .............. you all bring out my cheerfulness (is

> this a word lol) hubby often thinks Im a ................. grouch, you all

> thought I was going to say something else huh lololol

[Guest guest]

Its ok to vent , sometimes that is what we need more than anything, And I can

remember being a new parent scared and wanted to ask questions but I didnt

want to hurt anyone's else's feelings. But knowing I could ask a question and

know its ok to feel the way do and to be scared was normal, and the thoughts I

had were normal ,,I think would save someone out the agony of thinking they

were not good parents , because we are ,, Shoot god gave us these kids he must

know something about us. Even though at times I ask him,, Hello are you sure Im

the right parent for this job?? And then I feel something lightly tap me on

the shoulders and say -- Hello Yes you are!! Keep moving on!! And I do with a

better mood. So to all you new parents , You are good parents , You are the

right person for that job! And everything will be ok! Even though your days are

tiring , the looks you receive hurt at times, and you dont like your child's

teacher this year! again!! All will be ok, just beleive , do your best , and

your

child will follow knowing you care. And do think it ok you and I dont see eye

to eye, because if we did , wouldnt we both be ((ME)) ?? God made us

different for a reason ,, so we wouldnt get bored here on earth , and I think he

made

our kids to show us its ok to be different and its ok to just live here and

not hate each other. Give love not hate. So once again I said my peace and hope

it helped and didnt offend . THanks nettie619 mom to 4 including my dear foot

racer 10 who just so happens to have ds and be as ornry as her mother.

Oh boy!!

[Guest guest]

well said.. and you made me laugh at your sillyness! lol

Shar

You brought up a very interesting topic that I have been wanting to address

here, as a parent of a child who just so happens to have a disability!! LOL,,

I

love that line..... ..

[Guest guest]

Must be the way I pray- I usually get a smack on the back of the head

hehehheehehehehehehehe

But I must agree- I have been on this list 5 yrs now, and I dont know

where iI would be. I have told many teachers " I will just check with my

list " You think our kids get weird looks? I usually get a weird look

when I say this LOL This is a great list for new and older parents-

it helps us all in different ways. I have made allot of friends on this

list- and I Feel like a part of this family- I wish the suaree could be

closer tho . Raising any kids is about cheers and tears and doubts. We

just air it all out and be healthy I must say it is very comforting

to be able to jump online each day and know that I can say (

practically) what I like about how I feel etc., and I wont get flamed

for it. I find it hard sometimes as BJ is nearly 6 and he is my first

child- so I have no idea what he " should " be doing at his age. Having a

16 month old has added abit of spice to our lives- and made me realize

how lucky we were to have BJ first. I got what not allot of people get-

I have had 2 first babies And it has been wonderful. And it has been

hard in some ways

I have a wonderful group of friends and supporters here, and I can tell

you right now that I wouldn't trade in my train ticket to Holland for

anything- I like being right where I am

Thanks guys- and thanks

> Even though at times I ask him,, Hello are you sure Im

> the right parent for this job?? And then I feel something lightly tap

> me on

> the shoulders and say -- Hello Yes you are!! Keep moving on!!

--

Leis.... Aussie mum to 5 ,Natasha 1 and Jellybean due Oct 03

An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an

adventure wrongly considered.

G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)

[Guest guest]

---Christi..I am sorry..did you post about this? I never saw. but let

me say I am so sorry and God bless your family.

Kathi

WHELLOOOO from the world below!

In , " Christi Honaker "

<CH1216@c...> wrote:

> Hello.

>

> I want to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, cards,

emails,

> thoughts, condolences for the loss of my brother, Bill.

>

> Bill was killed in a tragic car accident this past Saturday

morning, and we

> laid him to rest on Tuesday. He will be missed so very much!

>

> I am home now. But, am taking the weekend to recuperate! This has

been a

> very trying and emotionally draining week, and I just need to be

with my

> honey tonight.

>

> Thank you all again. You mean so very much to me!

>

> Christi Honaker

>

>

[Guest guest]

Christi,

I am so very sorry to hear of your family's loss. My thoughts and

prayers are with you at this difficult time.

> Hello.

>

> I want to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, cards,

emails,

> thoughts, condolences for the loss of my brother, Bill.

>

> Bill was killed in a tragic car accident this past Saturday

morning, and we

> laid him to rest on Tuesday. He will be missed so very much!

>

> I am home now. But, am taking the weekend to recuperate! This

has been a

> very trying and emotionally draining week, and I just need to be

with my

> honey tonight.

>

> Thank you all again. You mean so very much to me!

>

> Christi Honaker

>

>

[Guest guest]

Christi,

I am so very sorry to hear of your family's loss. My thoughts and

prayers are with you at this difficult time.

> Hello.

>

> I want to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, cards,

emails,

> thoughts, condolences for the loss of my brother, Bill.

>

> Bill was killed in a tragic car accident this past Saturday

morning, and we

> laid him to rest on Tuesday. He will be missed so very much!

>

> I am home now. But, am taking the weekend to recuperate! This

has been a

> very trying and emotionally draining week, and I just need to be

with my

> honey tonight.

>

> Thank you all again. You mean so very much to me!

>

> Christi Honaker

>

>

[Guest guest]

I don't whine, I b*tch. LOL

Elaine

Re: thank you

In a message dated 6/5/2003 6:19:06 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

karriemom@... writes:

> I think I win the whiner's award for this list!!!!

Oh, I think I have been doing more than my share lately. I try not to

complain, but sometimes it just gets to me!

But, there are just things we have to face and deal with and...what is the

saying....when Life gives you Lemons...make Lemonade! Or is it, When Life

gives you Cherries, don't forget to spit out the pits!...

So... my lemonade....Maverick has a serious speech delay, apraxia and will

probably never be understood by the general public.... but TODAY...he went in

and ordered his WHOLE MEAL.even changing the drink choice because they didn't

have ROOT BEER.... on his Vantage talker!!

My Cherries..... has spent the week doing a poor, little handicapped

act with her camp counselor and isn't being made to join in with the rest of

the

group enough, THAT's the pits.....but yesterday when the group went to the

ICE RINK..... Mav was off skating on his own, and his counselor took

and

had her PUT ON SKATES and go all around the FULL RINK! Quite an

accomplishment for my unsteady princess!

I guess when I write to this list, I am aware that everyone knows my kids

have disabilities and I don't have to explain or make excuses or make

allowances

about WHY I am excited about something. To me it is a relief just to be able

to talk and brag and WHINE if I need to....and not have people feel sorry for

me that I have been blessed with my kids and not to have to justify my right

to celebrate their successes.....which might seem minute to others, but are

what allows me to get up the next day to do it all over again!

.....mom to 8 kids....of varying abilities.

[Guest guest]

> thank you, doc, for being the best support

> so tell me- whats the worst part of recovery?? how did you guys

feel

> for the first week?

You're welcome and happy birthday!

The first week was crappy. My reason wasn't pain, but nausea. I

thanked God daily for Reglan! Make sure you go home with some, just

in case. I puked for three hours while my neighbor (a pharmacist)

ran errands before bringing me some Reglan. I was very grateful

that I was able to have it " delivered " , LOL! Talk about service!

The scariest thing, I hate to say this, but it's the hair loss.

Reading and talking about it is one thing, seeing your scalp is

another altogether!

Marta

[Guest guest]

> > thank you, doc, for being the best support

>

> > so tell me- whats the worst part of recovery?? how did you guys

> feel

> > for the first week?

>

> You're welcome and happy birthday!

> The first week was crappy. My reason wasn't pain, but nausea. I

> thanked God daily for Reglan! Make sure you go home with some,

just

> in case. I puked for three hours while my neighbor (a pharmacist)

> ran errands before bringing me some Reglan. I was very grateful

> that I was able to have it " delivered " , LOL! Talk about service!

>

> The scariest thing, I hate to say this, but it's the hair loss.

> Reading and talking about it is one thing, seeing your scalp is

> another altogether!

>

> Marta

i hate nausea. i would rather be in pain- yuk. i will make sure i

have plenty of meds. what made you puke? some people do- some

dont........what makes it happen? was it meds you were taking or just

the surgery itself?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/19/2003 1:32:07 AM Central Daylight Time,

plwboy2@... writes:

> i hate nausea. i would rather be in pain- yuk. i will make sure i

> have plenty of meds. what made you puke? some people do- some

> dont........what makes it happen? was it meds you were taking or just

> the surgery itself?

>

>

I only got sick once...When I had a virus at 2 weeks post op. It scared me

and they ordered compazine and after that I was never nauseated. I think I was

NPO during the worst " nausea " time and there fore bypassed a lot of that stuff.

in Bama

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Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5

12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs)

01/15- 338.1 (minus 39.1lbs)

02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs)

04/06- 324.3 (minus 53

05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48

06/13- 299.6 (Minus 78.1)

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so tell me- whats the worst part of recovery?? how did you guys

> > feel for the first week?

> >

I had relatively busy first week or so. I never once (to this very

day - 18mos out) puked, thrown up, or had nausea. Only discomfort

if I have eaten to much....

There was one episode a month out when I ate to much chinese food

and had bubbles....strange occurance.

I used to have acid reflux, and I dont any more. I dont even have

heart burn anymore. I was on Nexium after I left the hospital. I

took 2 perscriptions and that was all. Nothing after that. I spent

my first walk looking for the bus that hit me, yes it was a hard

one, but each one got easier after that. I had yogurt, egg flower

soup, cheddar potato soup (marie Callendars), pintos and cheese,

scrambled egg, etc. with no problem. I got sprung from the

hospital Christmas eve, had my DH drive to Bakersfield Christmas day

where we spent the entire day at our oldest sons house, then back to

Delano. Went to the after Christmas sale at Kmart with my mom for 2

hours and then next day got my drains pulled and went home.

Everybodys experience is different. But this is an example of my

first week.

hope that helps

Sharon in Onyx

12-20-01 335 lbs Dr K

05-23-03 outer thigh removal & tt

06-10-03 192 lbs

and getting better every day

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Happy birthday, Vicki! Hugs and blessings, Ann