Good News!

March 14, 2007

Dearest Dede:

It sounds like you have had every test that I have had. This should tell us something. They keep looking in the wrong places, and then they tell us that we are depressed. I had to ask to be tested for H-Pylori, and now they tell me that when you are positive that you will always be positive. A week ago, my doctor told me that he wanted to test me again for H-Pylori!

I do have a sliding hiatal hernia and would love to have it repaired, but no doctor would do this surgery on me. The same goes for having my capsule removed in my right breast. They think that because I am on blood thinners that surgery is not an option. The blood work is for the blood thinners, it must be done every few weeks. Please stay well, and thank you for the loving support that you give to us.

Sorry for venting, but I want my life back...sending love to you.....Lea

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Re: Good news!

Goodmorning Lea ~

I am so sorry you are having such GI problems. I saw a GI man the end of January and had a endoscope and colonoscopy, had a large sessile polyp that was cancerous, and they did a biopsy in my stomach, and I did not have H pylori, which I was thankful for. I did have white patches in my stomach, I now bet it was yeast/fungus, as I royally flunked the spit test this morning. Anyway, he had given me donnatal to take for IBS, and I did take it for about a month 3 times a day, and it not only helped some, it relaxed the horrible spasms I was having due to the pain in my gut which just made the IBS much worse, but anyway, it helped with the restless leg syndrome too. The donnatal was almost like a godsend for me. I stopped it though as I am backing down on many of my meds as it just adds to my toxicity. I have been off the donnatal for a week now, and the lasix too, and my toxic level is better. I think the meds just keep you sick ! ! I believe everyone should have a PDR , I looked up all the meds I am on, and to my amazement, aspirin can cause gi bleed, false positive elevated glucose, it can increase some thyroid function tests and decrease others, and decrease WBC's and hemaglobin, and increase protein in your kidney functions. It can also decrease the effects of beta blockers ! ! I stopped the aspirin a year ago on a dailey basis, I only take one a week, then if I have a bad heart day, I take 2 of them.

The lasix that I stopped last tuesday has horrible side effects, one of which is pancreatitis, it also affects your blood tests it increases your pancrease enzymes, and your lipids, and sugars, uric acid and BUN. It can decrease your potassium, sodium, GTT(glucose tolerance tests) and decrease your thyroid (T3, T4)

So, no wonder all my testing comes out so wacky ! ! I completely stopped the lasix, and dont have any more fluid than I did on it. A matter of fact I have lost 2 lbs in a week. Sad to say, the doctors were keeping me sick by all these drugs ! ! I have had the pancreatitis about 5 times in a year and a half ! ! I bet it was due to the drugs ! ! ! ! ! Last tuesday when I decided to stop the lasix, I was also into about my 4th day of starting with the pancreatitis symptoms, it has now STOPPED ! ! !

So, what lab tests are you going to have today? What meds do they have you on? I would be happy to reasearch some things for you, just let me know. Stress + rotten implants = rot gut ! ! We will get you over this hump and get you to feeling better ! ! When did you have your implants out and what kind were they and were they ruptured? I am sorry I am being nosey, but that is just me "Nosey Rosey" hee hee hee......Be sure you always get copies of all your lab work and any other type of testing you have done. There are so many mistakes made, and you are your best docter, right along side God ! ! My thoughts and prayers are with you, and thank you for your kindness, and time you give me ! Love and hugs ~ Dede

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March 14, 2007

Lea,

A friend was telling me today that after her hiatal hernia was repaired recently, her anemia went away.

The young surgeon who told her that would happen . .. Her doctor didn't believe him . . but he does now.

Rogene

April 23, 2007

That's all great news littermate! I'm still waiting for word on my coverage.

They sent my paperwork back asking for more info (doctor's license numbers,

etc.) most of which was already on the forms I'd sent, but now I'm still

waiting. Filed an extension on my taxes-- it will make a huge difference, of

course, in how I file.

My hair dresser told me that I shouldn't lose any more! I just laughed at that

too. He remembers when I could barely squeeze into his chair. I'm down 112 as of

this morning.

Can't wait to see you this week! Are you going to the Friday night event too?

:-) Kathy in VA

7/6/06

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From: " Sondra Creed " <screed2ski@...>

Hi Everyone,

Just checking in. I am 10 months out and just hit the Century Club!

I've lost 102 lbs. I had a lady say to me yesterday don't you ever

eat? How do you look like you do? I jsut laughed and told her my

story. It is so funny to hear peoples perceptions when they don't

know where you have come from. I shared about the mgb with her for

her daughter who is 100lbs over weight.

The other bit of good news! For those of you who know me, know I've

been battling with my insurance to cover the second time I was

hospitalized for pancreatitis and inflammed bowels. I finally got the

pre-existing condition from Aetna removed after two letters from the

doctor and they are starting to help with some of the bills on the

38,000 stay. I do not know how much they will cover on this but I am

ever so greatful to get some results finally. I am still working on

my St. Rose visit and am hoping to get that reduced so I can manage

this as well. I am starting to see soem light at the end of the

tunnel.

Can't wait to see all my skinny friends at the picnic!

Sondra Creed

July 6, 2006

Dr. Rutledge

6' Bypass

230/128

Loss: 102 lbs yippeee!

April 23, 2007

Sondra

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on hitting the Century Mark!

See you at the picnic!

Lucy in SC

April 23, 2007

Sondra,

WOW!!! 10 months and 102 lbs smaller. . . That's wonderful!! Keep up the

great work. I am almost 2 months out (March 2) and I can't wait to be in the

" century club " .

Take Care, Tina D

Sondra Creed <screed2ski@...> wrote: