Encouragement

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Grady: I am 55 and plan to have the surgery, preferably by the first of the new year. Let me know what you decide to do. Rose rjcody54@... "grady m. powell" <prisoneroflove@...> wrote:

I would appreciate all the encouragement i can get to have this surgery. Is there anyone that would not do it over again? I am 57 next month and worried about complications.SINCERELY,ROSALIE CODY

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Hi,

I was banded on 8/17 and I am 55 years old. I had no complications at all, and believe me I was worried too. I've had several previous surgeries and high Bp also. Dr. Aceves will take excellent care of you. Although I'm not losing as much as I would like, I would absolutely do it again without hesitation.

And don't worry if you need to go alone because you are never acutally alone there except for your plane ride.

Debby

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Grady,

the only thing you will regret is that you didn't do this ten years ago, don't wait till after the holidays heck by then you might already be 30 40 lbs lighter. Do it now for yourself, and you won't have to worry this will be the first holiday that alot of us, won't be gaining the ten lbs we probably do every holiday. You have made an excellent choice, and to all the others who are contemplating this surgery, and just sit and read all the post. Dr. Aceves and his whole staff are the best and the care you get is unbelievable. Go for your dreams no regrets here. And Dawnita is right the hardest part is the 6 weeks post op diet but once you pass that point you never have to look back at the old you.

Tracie K. Bartek - Aledo, TexasDr. Aceves Lap Band Doll248/210.5/150DOB-6/24/05

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My wife wants me to wait until after the holidays. I want it TODAY!!

I am really worried about being obsessed with what i can and can't eat, every waking moment. i would like to go on about my business after the surgery. I am in front of groups several times a week and want to be able to continue teaching without a major convalesence.

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Grady: I am 55 and plan to have the surgery, preferably by the first of the new year. Let me know what you decide to do. Rose rjcody54@... "grady m. powell" <prisoneroflove@...> wrote: I would appreciate all the encouragement i can get to have this surgery. Is there anyone that would not do it over again? I am 57 next month and worried about complications.SINCERELY,ROSALIE CODY

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HI Grady!

I taught class 1 week after surgery to the day. Besides being sore, I was ok actually. Most of us do want to go on with life after surgery and not have to worry. If you get it done now, you will have plenty of time to be on the liquid diet at least before Christmas. You don't want to be on liquids when everyone is enjoying ham and turkey unless you have really good will power! If you wait until after the holidays, you will have that much more to lose (if you are like me and everyone else who gains a few lbs after the holidays!).

M.

Dr. Aceves Post Op Coordinator

D.O.B 3/1/05

280/192/155 -88lbs

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Grady Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 7:35 PM Subject: Re: Encouragement

My wife wants me to wait until after the holidays. I want it TODAY!!

I am really worried about being obsessed with what i can and can't eat, every waking moment. i would like to go on about my business after the surgery. I am in front of groups several times a week and want to be able to continue teaching without a major convalesence.

prisoneroflove@...

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I went back to work barbering a week after surgery...no problems! And at 5'3" that means reaching above my own shoulders a LOT as I work in an old fashioned (made for a male barber) chair. I do stand on a stool to do the tops of tall mens heads tho.BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita May10/05/05 dob "Iraida"209/199/135"before" photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/

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I actually think about food less now than before. Before I was

always thinking about what I was going to eat, when I was going to

eat it, and where. I could not enjoy a day with my family because I

was thinking about where we were going to eat. I loved to eat. Now

I eat because I am hungry, not for enjoyment. My focus has changed a

lot. I spend my time doing other things that mean more than food.

It might sound weird but I feel like I love the people around me

more. I do not get mad as fast because of issues, like self-esteem,

feeling like I am fat and no one loves me, disapointement in myself

because I can not stick to a diet and because I eat like a horse and

everyone else can eat small portions and be satisfied. Instead of

rewarding myself with food, I look at ebay and bid on a new piece of

clothing that I would not have been able to fit before.

Deborah F.

>

> Grady,

>

> the only thing you will regret is that you didn't do this ten years

ago,

> don't wait till after the holidays heck by then you might already

be 30 40 lbs

> lighter. Do it now for yourself, and you won't have to worry this

will be the

> first holiday that alot of us, won't be gaining the ten lbs we

probably do every

> holiday. You have made an excellent choice, and to all the others

who are

> contemplating this surgery, and just sit and read all the post.

Dr. Aceves and

> his whole staff are the best and the care you get is unbelievable.

Go for your

> dreams no regrets here. And Dawnita is right the hardest part is

the 6 weeks

> post op diet but once you pass that point you never have to look

back at the

> old you.

>

> Tracie K. Bartek - Aledo, Texas

> Dr. Aceves Lap Band Doll

> 248/210.5/150

> DOB-6/24/05

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Grady.

It was almost exactly one year ago that I discovered the lap band as

an option and started dreaming and planning for my escape from

obesity (at age 55). I scheduled surgery w/ Dr. Aceves in mid-January

because we had other family business to take care of in Mexico at

that time. So, I had " normal " holidays and then in January started on

the low fat diet that the doctor wanted me to go on prior to surgery

(to decrease fattiness around the liver and make surgery easier).

Went to Mexico at 320# and today I am 254# and happy! I've had 2

fills and will see Dr. Aceves next Monday for my 3rd fill so I can

keep heading to my goal. I don't care how long it takes, as long as

the scale inches downward, I know I'll never have the weight back on.

About recovery - we had a 3-day drive from Mexicali to Oregon after

surgery and I felt great... surgery on Wednesday and back to work on

Monday. Didn't even need pain meds on the trip home.

About sleeping - everyone's different. I'm usually a tummy sleeper

but couldn't sleep on my tummy for a while, so sleeping on my side

was best. Of course at nine months later, it's sort of a dim memory -

even those weeks of liquids/mushies have faded from memory somewhat.

I know for those trying to stick to the post-op diet it's difficult,

and I won't say it was EASY, but you CAN and WILL make it through

and, believe me, it's worth it! Follow the doc's instructions so you

don't jeopardize your $$ band!

Any regrets? None -- except, as others have said, that I didn't do

this 10 or 20 years ago :-).

We'll be anxious to know of your decision and progress. Dr. Aceves is

a gem, so no worries. Good luck and blessings!

Jackie S.

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Grady: Follow your heart. You are the one who battles with the extra weight. Talk later. RoseGrady <prisoneroflove@...> wrote:

My wife wants me to wait until after the holidays. I want it TODAY!!

I am really worried about being obsessed with what i can and can't eat, every waking moment. i would like to go on about my business after the surgery. I am in front of groups several times a week and want to be able to continue teaching without a major convalesence.

prisoneroflove@... lie Cody <rjcody54@...> wrote:

Grady: I am 55 and plan to have the surgery, preferably by the first of the new year. Let me know what you decide to do. Rose rjcody54@... "grady m. powell" <prisoneroflove@...> wrote: I would appreciate all the encouragement i can get to have this surgery. Is there anyone that would not do it over again? I am 57 next month and worried about complications.SINCERELY,ROSALIE CODY

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Deborah F. YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH.

Tracie Bartek - Aledo, Texas Dr. Aceves Lap Band Doll - (one of many)248/214/150DOB - 6/24/05

Re: Encouragement

I actually think about food less now than before. Before I was always thinking about what I was going to eat, when I was going to eat it, and where. I could not enjoy a day with my family because I was thinking about where we were going to eat. I loved to eat. Now I eat because I am hungry, not for enjoyment. > old you. > >

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tHANKS dAWNITA FOR GIVING YOUR HEIGHT. I WISH SOME OF THE OTHERS OF YOU WOULD TOO SO I CAN PICTURE JUST HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO LOOSE. A LOT OF YA'LL STARTED OUT 100 LBS LESS THAN ME AND SADLY I AM SO BIASED WITH ME OWN PROBLEMS I TEND TO TO THINK IF I WAS 250 I COULD HANDLE IT ON MY OWN BUT IF I WAS 250 AND 5 FEET TALL I WOULD REALIZE I WAS JUST AS OVERWITHT AS I AM AT 350+ AND 5'7". tHNKS CARLA"dawnita3@..." <dawnita3@...> wrote: I went back to work barbering a week after surgery...no problems! And at 5'3" that means reaching above my own shoulders a LOT as I work in an old fashioned (made for a male barber) chair. I do stand on a stool to do the tops of tall mens heads tho.BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita May10/05/05 dob "Iraida"209/199/135"before" photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/

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my son is the same age as you daughter. But he has severe apraxia . What dose

are you giving your daughter? brand? any help will be great isabelle

Tara Ebert <tfebert1072@...> wrote: My daughter, who just turned

3, was dx only three months ago with mild

apraxia. From 6 months of age we knew something wasn't right. By 18

months even professionals assured us that at some point she would wake

up and begin talking. I refused to believe the late talker theory.

When she was almost two years behind in speech, someone actually

listened and dx her properly. She has been in therapy for two weeks

now. We prayed for a miracle and soon after the dx, before therapy

started; she went from 20 words to 130 words all on her own. With

therapy her confidence is building and she is speaking in sentences.

We believe God has begun a miracle and is continuing to heal her. She

really began talking when we started the Omega supplements. With

therapy 3x a week I believe within the next year that she will speak

with ease so others can understand. She is so bright and it's

wonderful to see her communicating with others. I know I am blessed

and I want to encourage those who think there might be the slightest

problem to stick with that gut feeling and seek help. I remember the

day my pediatrician thought she was autistic because she was so clingy

to me. She hasn't been much help. At that point I began demanding

answers. My goal was to hear " I love you, Mommy and Daddy " and for

her to say " Hi and Bye. " We are so beyond that and I know it's

because I refused to let her and our family live in silence.

Blessings to all of you and these bright children who are working so

hard find their voices.

Tara Ebert

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Thanks, Dee. I'm looking forward to abating the side effects of seven years

of Prednisone -- although I appreciate having had access to Prednisone and

its life-saving properties. And, I look forward to following your example in

terms of improving my health.

Harper

In a message dated 2/7/08 11:55:55 AM, gndmadee@... writes:

>

> Oh Harper - what outstanding new !!!!!! No one deserves it more than you !!!

> You've been such a wonderful and consistant supportive person in this group.

> That just made my day !!!! You must be feeling like a new person these days.

> Apparently you did all the right things for your body and your mind.

> Congratulations and continue the good work. You're always on my mind.

> Dee

>

>

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Yes, a biopsy, my second, provided the information about my improved liver

status. This biopsy was trans-jugular. I also had an endoscopy, my fourth, which

confirmed that I had no varices or portal hypertension.

In past years, I reduced Prednisone to 2.5 mg but flared at that level. My

current GP is concerned that my adrenal glands have stopped functioning and

had advised me to increase Prednisone to 12.5.

In a message dated 2/7/08 12:13:37 PM, rebandrosie@... writes:

>

> Great news Harper- I'm sure everyone in this group is delighted for you- may

> I just ask whether you had a biopspy to confirm this fabulous news or by

> some other method?

> Will this be the first time you've tried to elimiate prednisolene? Are you

> also on Imuran and will you be continuing other meds or coming off all of

> them? This was once a dream of mine but attempts to reduce prednisolene and or

> Imuran failed haven't worked to date.

> It would be lovely to hear how you get on so please keep us posted- good

> luck!

>

>

>

>

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Oh Harper - what outstanding new !!!!!! No one deserves it more than you !!!

You've been such a wonderful and consistant supportive person in this group.

That just made my day !!!! You must be feeling like a new person these days.

Apparently you did all the right things for your body and your mind.

Congratulations and continue the good work. You're always on my mind.

Dee

[ ] Encouragement

I'm writing this to encourage newbies:

I saw a hepatologist today who specializes in AIH. She has considerable

international repute in this area.

When I was diagnosed seven years ago, I was extremely ill. My GP told me

later that she thought I was " a goner, done for. "

Today, my hepatologist says I have no liver damage at all. I'm entirely

clear of any evidence of liver disease. No scarring, no bridging, no portal

hypertension, no varices, nothing at all. She says I'm an excellent candidate

to begin eliminating prednisone. She hopes I might eventually wean off it

entirely. The process will be carefully monitored, of course.

I hope all of you will have as good luck as I have had.

Best wishes.

Harper

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Great news Harper- I'm sure everyone in this group is delighted for you- may I

just ask whether you had a biopspy to confirm this fabulous news or by some

other method?

Will this be the first time you've tried to elimiate prednisolene? Are you

also on Imuran and will you be continuing other meds or coming off all of them?

This was once a dream of mine but attempts to reduce prednisolene and or Imuran

failed haven't worked to date.

It would be lovely to hear how you get on so please keep us posted- good luck!

Dee Smoluk <gndmadee@...> wrote:

Oh Harper - what outstanding new !!!!!! No one deserves it more than

you !!! You've been such a wonderful and consistant supportive person in this

group. That just made my day !!!! You must be feeling like a new person these

days. Apparently you did all the right things for your body and your mind.

Congratulations and continue the good work. You're always on my mind.

Dee

[ ] Encouragement

I'm writing this to encourage newbies:

I saw a hepatologist today who specializes in AIH. She has considerable

international repute in this area.

When I was diagnosed seven years ago, I was extremely ill. My GP told me

later that she thought I was " a goner, done for. "

Today, my hepatologist says I have no liver damage at all. I'm entirely

clear of any evidence of liver disease. No scarring, no bridging, no portal

hypertension, no varices, nothing at all. She says I'm an excellent candidate

to begin eliminating prednisone. She hopes I might eventually wean off it

entirely. The process will be carefully monitored, of course.

I hope all of you will have as good luck as I have had.

Best wishes.

Harper

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That is great, just wonderful news - congratulations!

Life is much nicer without the prednisone, life saving as it

may be at the time of need.

Jaana

Helsinki, Finland

7.2.2008 4:14, flatcat9@... kirjoitti:

>

>

> I'm writing this to encourage newbies:

>

> I saw a hepatologist today who specializes in AIH. She has considerable

> international repute in this area.

>

> When I was diagnosed seven years ago, I was extremely ill. My GP told me

> later that she thought I was " a goner, done for. "

>

> Today, my hepatologist says I have no liver damage at all. I'm entirely

> clear of any evidence of liver disease. No scarring, no bridging, no portal

> hypertension, no varices, nothing at all. She says I'm an excellent

> candidate

> to begin eliminating prednisone. She hopes I might eventually wean off it

> entirely. The process will be carefully monitored, of course.

>

> I hope all of you will have as good luck as I have had.

>

> Best wishes.

>

> Harper

[Guest guest]

That is great news!! Keep up the good work!!

_____

From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of Jaana Fogl

Sent: February 7, 2008 3:41 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Encouragement

That is great, just wonderful news - congratulations!

Life is much nicer without the prednisone, life saving as it

may be at the time of need.

Jaana

Helsinki, Finland

7.2.2008 4:14, flatcat9aol (DOT) <mailto:flatcat9%40aol.com> com kirjoitti:

>

>

> I'm writing this to encourage newbies:

>

> I saw a hepatologist today who specializes in AIH. She has considerable

> international repute in this area.

>

> When I was diagnosed seven years ago, I was extremely ill. My GP told me

> later that she thought I was " a goner, done for. "

>

> Today, my hepatologist says I have no liver damage at all. I'm entirely

> clear of any evidence of liver disease. No scarring, no bridging, no

portal

> hypertension, no varices, nothing at all. She says I'm an excellent

> candidate

> to begin eliminating prednisone. She hopes I might eventually wean off it

> entirely. The process will be carefully monitored, of course.

>

> I hope all of you will have as good luck as I have had.

>

> Best wishes.

>

> Harper

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I was never told grade and stage -- just that my situation was extremely

serious. I could no longer spell or add, and I was quite orange and intensely

itchy. Walking unaided was terribly hard for me in the first weeks. However, I

reacted well to 80 mg Prednisone and 100 mg Imuran, and I soon felt better.

Harper

In a message dated 2/7/08 6:11:31 PM, elliejoan7@... writes:

>

> Harper this is wonderful news and definitely encouraging. What grade and

> stage were you originally dx with?

>

> Wishing everyone well.

>

>

>

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Harper this is wonderful news and definitely encouraging. What grade and stage

were you originally dx with?

Wishing everyone well.

flatcat9@... wrote:

I'm writing this to encourage newbies:

I saw a hepatologist today who specializes in AIH. She has considerable

international repute in this area.

When I was diagnosed seven years ago, I was extremely ill. My GP told me

later that she thought I was " a goner, done for. "

Today, my hepatologist says I have no liver damage at all. I'm entirely

clear of any evidence of liver disease. No scarring, no bridging, no portal

hypertension, no varices, nothing at all. She says I'm an excellent candidate

to begin eliminating prednisone. She hopes I might eventually wean off it

entirely. The process will be carefully monitored, of course.

I hope all of you will have as good luck as I have had.

Best wishes.

Harper

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I had no idea I was ill. I just went in for a routine check-up. I was

extremely tired, but I thought it was because I worked very long hours, often 20

hours -- or much more -- at a stretch. I hadn't noticed that I was orange; an

employer had complimented me on my great tan! I became disoriented, weak, a few

days later. Cirrhosis wasn't discussed when I was diagnosed. I wasn't really

able to talk or think very well by then, and I didn't know what cirrhosis meant,

anyway. I didn't know where the liver was or what its purpose was. I'd never

heard the words autoimmune or Prednisone. I knew almost nothing about things

medical, and I used computers only for work. There was much that I now know

that would have been useful then.

Fortunately, my husband is very supportive, and he helped me through

difficult times. We had been working together, but it soon became obvious that I

wouldn't be returning to my job. I had a caring family and the luxury of resting

as

much as necessary. I think that made a huge difference.

Because I live in California, I was able to draw full disability from the

State for one year. Which was very fortunate, because the private disability

insurance policy I'd carried for years refused to pay, and I hadn't the energy

to

fight them.

Harper

In a message dated 2/8/08 7:13:54 PM, elliejoan7@... writes:

>

> Wow. It sounds like it really hit you hard. Did these symptoms come on

> quickly or take time to work up to that point? When you had your biopsy were

you

> told if you had any cirrhosis? I hope you don't mind me asking these

> questions: I am so interested in this because I am so excited for your good

news. It

> gives us all much hope.

>

> Just want to add that the knowledge you pass along in your posts is truly

> helpful..

>

>

>

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Wow. It sounds like it really hit you hard. Did these symptoms come on quickly

or take time to work up to that point? When you had your biopsy were you told

if you had any cirrhosis? I hope you don't mind me asking these questions: I

am so interested in this because I am so excited for your good news. It gives

us all much hope.

Just want to add that the knowledge you pass along in your posts is truly

helpful..

flatcat9@... wrote:

I was never told grade and stage -- just that my situation was

extremely

serious. I could no longer spell or add, and I was quite orange and intensely

itchy. Walking unaided was terribly hard for me in the first weeks. However, I

reacted well to 80 mg Prednisone and 100 mg Imuran, and I soon felt better.

Harper

In a message dated 2/7/08 6:11:31 PM, elliejoan7@... writes:

>

> Harper this is wonderful news and definitely encouraging. What grade and

> stage were you originally dx with?

>

> Wishing everyone well.

>

>

>

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I don't know if I am " late to the show " but I would always ask the pathologist,

reading the tissue sample from a biopsy, to both stage and grade it and ask the

doctor to do that as well and ask for a copy of the pathologist's report because

doctor's often read these things differently.

Best,

[Guest guest]

Harper, I have been off prednisone for many years. I even was able to be off

the 6MP for one year, but have had to go back. I have responded beautifully and

don't have to go back on prednisone! I will have a biopsy again in a few

months, but right now, am enjoying not being sick again!!!

Debby

[ ] Encouragement

I'm writing this to encourage newbies:

I saw a hepatologist today who specializes in AIH. She has considerable

international repute in this area.

When I was diagnosed seven years ago, I was extremely ill. My GP told me

later that she thought I was " a goner, done for. "

Today, my hepatologist says I have no liver damage at all. I'm entirely

clear of any evidence of liver disease. No scarring, no bridging, no portal

hypertension, no varices, nothing at all. She says I'm an excellent candidate

to begin eliminating prednisone. She hopes I might eventually wean off it

entirely. The process will be carefully monitored, of course.

I hope all of you will have as good luck as I have had.

Best wishes.

Harper

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