Guest guest Posted January 22, 2002 Report Share Posted January 22, 2002 -- I just wanted to drop you a note of encouragement. From your intro, it looks like you and I have about the same amount of weight to lose- 80 lbs-overall. I started WW back on August 17th, and I've lost 27.9 pounds, so I wanted you to know what a successful program this is! I even didn't really follow the program consistently for the first six weeks (I think I was breaking in, psychologically!) so your losses might be better than mine in 5 months time! I wish you the best. It's great that your husband is doing it with you, that'll be wonderful support. My mom and joined together, and it's been really helpful to have someone to be accountable to, as well as the support. Good luck! Amyzan > Hi all.. > Thought I would introduce myself. > My name is , age 27, and I live near Lansing Michigan. I just joined Weight Watchers at home with my husband. It is great to have his support and help with this! Lucked out there for sure! I am way to busy with my two jobs (one at home on the internet selling rubber stamps and craft supplies) to go to meetings. I am hoping this works out. We have been doing it for a week and so far so good. My husband, has about 20 pounds to lose. I have much more. I know I cant get back to teh 125 I weighed when I graduated HS but 140 would be great so I have 80 pounds to lose. I will take anything right now really. 20 is my first goal. We are always trying to get pregnant and I really think weight has to do with why it is not working so far. I think this makes me more committed than ever to lose weight and I really like how the weight watchers program works. I did Craig and the doctor made me stop beucase I am such a picky eater that i hardly ate (cuase you had to eat their food) and I was fainting a lot. So I am glad to join your group and cant wait to participate. Hugs > Cole > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Couldn't give you a copy?! This makes me so angry. Those test results, quite frankly, belong to YOU. They are (under law) withholding vital information (proof of) from you. It has gotten so ridiculous in the med paradigm, I want to scream! Re: New to Group Benign... no cancer.... that is good. Multiple nodes and cysts? Did you mean hyper or hypo? Your systems usually indicate hypo (underactive) thyroid not hyper (overactive thyroid). Did you get a copy of your labs? If not, ask for them and then post the results here, along with the ranges... we'll give you a heads up on what the numbers say... A LOT of docs are clueless..... Topper () On Wed, 5 Nov 2003 22:00:30 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) " W." writes: Good evening everyone. I recieved a message on my answering machine today but I am not sure what she is talking about. Excuse me if I spell something wrong, but she said my biopsy came back banine, or something like that. Then she said it had multiple nodulars, and something about ____________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 51 year old female that first got sick in April of this year. I was in the hospital for asthmatic bronchitis, croup, and depending upon the doctory you sepak to pneumonia. I had a high fever, had been coughing up blood for several days, was vomitting, and too weak to stand. My doctor sent me to the emergency room where I was admitted for 4 days. I didn't get to see a pulmonary specialist until I was actually getting discharged. Long story short, I'm still not under control. I missed another 1-1/2 week of work the end of May and the doctor has increased the inhalers. I was just diagnosed with bronchiectasis last Tuesday after getting the results of my lung scan. I'm also having some heart issues. The first stage stress test was irregular and I find out the results of my echo today. They'll be sending me for a nuclear stress test. All of this was okay last year when I had pre-op tests for a knee replacement. My issus is in the lower right lobe. I was wondering if anyone here has had heart issues due to this disease. I was also curious as to how many people have sinus problems and if so for how long. I've read that sinus problems contribute to bronchiectasis and can affect the heart if the issue is in the lower right lobe. Here are the meds I'm on: Prednisone 20mg 1x daily - starting tomorrow 10mg 1x daily for 1 week Advair 500/50 2x daily Uniphyll (?) 400mg 1x daily (I couldn't tolerate a higher dose Spirivia 1x daily Proair - emergency inhaler Albuterol - neubulizer as needed I work at UPS in the evenings part time and the place is filthy. It's never cleaned and everything has a grayist black tint to it. I've let management know of my condition and of course now their upset with me but I'm afraid that the work environment is making contributing to this illness. I can't quit as it's my benefits, health insurance and tuition reimbursement. I welcome any insight to this wonderful (ha, ha) disease that my doctor told me I have to learn to live with and hopefully keep it from progressing. Thanks, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hi Amy Welcome to the group. I have had this disease from early childhood of unknown cause. I also have sinusitis & had sinus surgery about 5 years ago. Things have improved since the sinus surgery but the disease is still a problem. I had bronch in my lower right lobe but it was surgically removed when I was 26, I'm now 56. I work as a teacher in a school & I understand the problem with cleaning. Over here - in Australia - when the cleaners want a pay rise, they just do less hours. I buy my own cleaners and regularly scrub out the sinks etc. As I teach Art the sinks get very dirty very fast. At least there's no carpet on the floor & it's washed daily - kind off. All the best with your treatment. There is a lot of knowledge in this group as we are all affected differently with this terrible disease. Keep well everyone. Theresa Subject: New to groupTo: bronchiectasis Date: Monday, June 30, 2008, 6:06 AM Hi everyone,I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 51 year old female that first got sick in April of this year. I was in the hospital for asthmatic bronchitis, croup, and depending upon the doctory you sepak to pneumonia. I had a high fever, had been coughing up blood for several days, was vomitting, and too weak to stand. My doctor sent me to the emergency room where I was admitted for 4 days. I didn't get to see a pulmonary specialist until I was actually getting discharged. Long story short, I'm still not under control. I missed another 1-1/2 week of work the end of May and the doctor has increased the inhalers. I was just diagnosed with bronchiectasis last Tuesday after getting the results of my lung scan. I'm also having some heart issues. The first stage stress test was irregular and I find out the results of my echo today. They'll be sending me for a nuclear stress test. All of this was okay last year when I had pre-op tests for a knee replacement. My issus is in the lower right lobe. I was wondering if anyone here has had heart issues due to this disease. I was also curious as to how many people have sinus problems and if so for how long. I've read that sinus problems contribute to bronchiectasis and can affect the heart if the issue is in the lower right lobe.Here are the meds I'm on:Prednisone 20mg 1x daily - starting tomorrow 10mg 1x daily for 1 weekAdvair 500/50 2x dailyUniphyll (?) 400mg 1x daily (I couldn't tolerate a higher doseSpirivia 1x dailyProair - emergency inhalerAlbuterol - neubulizer as neededI work at UPS in the evenings part time and the place is filthy. It's never cleaned and everything has a grayist black tint to it. I've let management know of my condition and of course now their upset with me but I'm afraid that the work environment is making contributing to this illness. I can't quit as it's my benefits, health insurance and tuition reimbursement.I welcome any insight to this wonderful (ha, ha) disease that my doctor told me I have to learn to live with and hopefully keep it from progressing. Thanks,Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Kayla, Welcome to the group. We are glad we can be here for you, as others have been for us. From what I have read of experiences in this group, it really varies. My mom almost died twice, once in early 2006, and again last year before Christmas. She is weak, but she could still go for another year or more. By the way, I saw your email i.d. -- where do you live in TN? Gurganus Wilmington, NC > > My name is Kayla and my father has just been dx with lbd age 59. We have been searching for a dx for 2-3 years. He seems to going downhill fast. He has some pd symptoms but mostly memory, sleep problems. He says he feels like he is losing his ability to control his bladder but hasn't actually lost it yet. From what I have read he is between stage 2 & 3. We are going to try to keep him at home until the end. We all (me,mom, and sister) live within a block of each other. I will be asking questions as I think of them. Do any of you have an idea about how long this process usually takes? > > Kayla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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