Hello

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Dominique-

Hey Sweetie! I'm so glad you decided to post over here... I love it when I see us get new members! I'm sure everything will be fine, no make that great, at your u/s and I'll be looking forward to a full report!

Again, Welcome!

{{{HUGS}}}

33weeks

[Guest guest]

Dominique,

Glad you made it

And you never "pestered me"...

Dana

[Guest guest]

Dominique

Welcome!! Good luck at yourr u/s Tuesday!!

Pam

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Dominique, If you have any questions before then don't feel like you have to wait to ask... K? We are willing to answer any questions at all!! (BTW, welcome to the group!!) Amy 17 weeksGet your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

[Guest guest]

Dominique,

Nonsense!! You are by no means an imposter. I'm sure you will feel

very welcomed here. I kind of felt the same way when I decided to

join..like maybe I was jumping the gun. But these ladies are great

and have answered sooo many questions for me (so don't hesitate to

ask). I have a feeling everything is going to be just wonderful for

you on Tuesday!

-AmyR

[Guest guest]

Hi Dominique,

I'm so glad you joined this group also! It's great having you here!!!!

Please don't feel as though you can't ask questions, we've all been where

you are and had a million questions also.

maria

hello

> I just joined this group and am only 5 weeks, 3 days along so I feel a

> little premature to be considering myself in with you guys...but I had

> so many questions I didn't want to post to the ep board (or keep

> pestering Dana with) so I signed up! I'll probably keep quiet until my

> ultrasound on Tuesday when they make sure the baby is in utero.

> Otherwise I feel a little like an imposter! Thanks,

>

> Dominique

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Nick and Jane-

I'm glad Nick is feeling better but I'm sorry the treatment was so

tough on him. I hope his doctor can recommend a different

combination or option once he's feeling stonger. Perhaps Xeloda alone?

My Mom just started the same treatment as Nick (oxi/5fu) and this is

the first time she has felt sick after taking chemo in 2 years.

We're going to ask for more anti-nausea meds when we go for her next

treatment. I hope it helps her.

Hoping you feel better and stronger each day. God Bless you both.

Kat

> You can just be patient,he doesn't want to let go,thats normal.

You need to

> let him know that you love and support him but that you both nee

some

> space,and he has to know that also. I am blessed because I have a

lot of family in

> our vicinty,and

> many fiends and the kids friends who just drop in . My husban is

much better

> today,the Onc took him off chemo,he lost 31 pounds,was

dehydrated,vomitted

> and had losse stools. Last night he slept 7 hours and didn't get up

once. He

> ate

> sparinginly but kept it and he is much happier today. You will have

good days

> and bad. cherish the good one,accept the bad and don't shoulder all

the

> burden yourself.

> You are very insightful and some people don;t have that gift. Faith

helps,and

> all the

> prayers and hugs on this board have to help you too. I hope you

have a good

> weekend

> and that things get better soon Nick & Jane

[Guest guest]

Kat- you might want to ask not just about more but different types of

antinausea drugs. Sometimes what works for one does not for

another. I have at various times tried- compazine-worked but made me

extremely sleepy, lorazapam-worked best on intestinal cramping,

Zofran-seems to work better for others than for me, Kytril only

tried once because it caused constipation, Anzemat worked better for

me than Zofran, and recently aprepitate (Emend). Emend is a new drug

that works on the late nausea 2-3 days post treatment when I have

the most queasiness from oxaliplatin and Xeloda. It pretty much has

eliminated that side effect. Does cause me somehow to need to

urinate more frequently although I don't think anyone else has

reported this. Lately I have been adding on other days lorazapam

for intestinal cramps.

Hope things go better,

Kris

> > You can just be patient,he doesn't want to let go,thats normal.

> You need to

> > let him know that you love and support him but that you both nee

> some

> > space,and he has to know that also. I am blessed because I have a

> lot of family in

> > our vicinty,and

> > many fiends and the kids friends who just drop in . My husban is

> much better

> > today,the Onc took him off chemo,he lost 31 pounds,was

> dehydrated,vomitted

> > and had losse stools. Last night he slept 7 hours and didn't get

up

> once. He

> > ate

> > sparinginly but kept it and he is much happier today. You will

have

> good days

> > and bad. cherish the good one,accept the bad and don't shoulder

all

> the

> > burden yourself.

> > You are very insightful and some people don;t have that gift.

Faith

> helps,and

> > all the

> > prayers and hugs on this board have to help you too. I hope you

> have a good

> > weekend

> > and that things get better soon Nick & Jane

[Guest guest]

Thanks Narice,

The pain has been pretty bad to day, I am glad he sees the onc tomorrow

tammy

Re: Hello

Oh Tammy

That stinks about the tumor. I hope they can control the pain and that the

radiation will do the trick

Narice

[Guest guest]

Narice and everyone,

Ron's pain is really bad, I talked to his doc and we are to get him to the

hospital

I will let ya all know as soon as I can

tammy

Re: Hello

Oh Tammy

That stinks about the tumor. I hope they can control the pain and that the

radiation will do the trick

Narice

[Guest guest]

Awesome Kaye!! Love those CEA drops!!!! I'm very, very happy and

relieved for you!! :-)

Donna S.

> I am sorry I will not be able to be at chat if you have it

> tonight..but wanted to let you all know you are all in my

> prayers and thoughts...I have company so I ran in here for a

> few minutes..did not want anyone to think I just did not care

> I certainly do..you all are my " family " too...

> I got the results of my CEA and liver functions today...CEA is 41.7

> which is down from three weeks ago..and 35 points down since we

> stopped the xeloda..my liver functions are ALL back to normal..will

> see oncologist tomorrow..but as long as I am doing this I will

remain

> off chemo...I feel fine...the PET SCAN did not show any change

> either...so we are in a good mood here...hugs to you all, kaye biggs

[Guest guest]

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From: nne Haas

Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 5:39 PM

To: 'blinddiabetics '

Subject: Hello

Good Afternoon,

I am new to this group. My name is nne and I live in Northern CA.

I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 in mid November just before the holidays.

I, of course, got a talking glucose meter right away. Since I also have to

loose weight, I got a talking scale, which is already broken. My blood

pressure is also too high and I bought a talking blood pressure meter. I

have been on the tread mill now for half an hour every day.That made me feel

better.

First, I got three new pills to take and some sheets to change my diet.

That was hard during the holidays. I am originally from Switzerland and so

swiss chocolate and marzipan are in my blood. I wonder if anyone has made

Marzipan with Splenda. I found chocolate and cookies without sugar.

I have problems with cutting out all the fruit I like or cut it to a minimum

and all the carbs like a good plate of Spaghetti.

OK, I have complained enough for one email. Anyone who can empathize please

let me know. Also, does anyone have any creative suggestions for me since I

am a baby in the Diabetes community.

Of course, I have a supportive life partner who cooks for me and refuses to

buy me the chocolate croissants. I am glad. He started eating the same as

me since there is Diabetes in his family. His love also helps the chocolate

grief.

nne

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Hi Anne,

Welcome to the group! My name is Ruth and I have had type 1 diabetes for 34

years. We all have problems adjusting to food amounts and not being able to

have certain foods. There are some good sugar free chocolates out there

but you still have to limit these. Whole wheat carbs help regulate your

blood sugars better because they have a better glycemic index but still it

must be in the right amounts. What I do to keep from over eating on the

pasta is to measure it before cooking. That way I only cook what I'm aloud

to eatand I can't pig out on more. A serving is 2 oz. of uncooked pasta.

Get a scale if you don't have one. Independant Living Aids has a good one

for 99 dollars. Splenda has great recipes on their website so take a look.

As well people on this list post great recipes! Anyways, welcome to the

group! You will learn lots here and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Someone is sure to help.

Ruth

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of nne Haas

Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 7:41 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: FW: Hello

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From: nne Haas [mailto:braillewoman@...

<mailto:braillewoman%40earthlink.net> ]

Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 5:39 PM

To: 'blinddiabetics

<mailto:%27blinddiabetics%40yahoogroups.com> '

Subject: Hello

Good Afternoon,

I am new to this group. My name is nne and I live in Northern CA.

I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 in mid November just before the holidays.

I, of course, got a talking glucose meter right away. Since I also have to

loose weight, I got a talking scale, which is already broken. My blood

pressure is also too high and I bought a talking blood pressure meter. I

have been on the tread mill now for half an hour every day.That made me feel

better.

First, I got three new pills to take and some sheets to change my diet.

That was hard during the holidays. I am originally from Switzerland and so

swiss chocolate and marzipan are in my blood. I wonder if anyone has made

Marzipan with Splenda. I found chocolate and cookies without sugar.

I have problems with cutting out all the fruit I like or cut it to a minimum

and all the carbs like a good plate of Spaghetti.

OK, I have complained enough for one email. Anyone who can empathize please

let me know. Also, does anyone have any creative suggestions for me since I

am a baby in the Diabetes community.

Of course, I have a supportive life partner who cooks for me and refuses to

buy me the chocolate croissants. I am glad. He started eating the same as

me since there is Diabetes in his family. His love also helps the chocolate

grief.

nne

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[Guest guest]

Welcome nne

I can certainly empathize with you, and I'm sure we all can. How lucky that

you have a supportive partner who cooks for you and makes sure you eat

healthy. I live with my brother who still eats cookies and other junk, and

I often have trouble resisting since it is around. I was diagnosed with

type 2 on New Year's Eve 2001 and spent the first week of 2002 in the

hospital and have spent much more time in the hospital since then due to

recurring foot ulcers and infections. Right now I am dealing with not only

another ulcer but a painful condition called Charcot foot. I have been off

work for more than six months which is depressing, and what do I want to do

when I'm depressed? Eat, of course. So you are definitely not alone.

Becky

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From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of nne Haas

Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 8:41 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: FW: Hello

_____

From: nne Haas [mailto:braillewoman@

<mailto:braillewoman%40earthlink.net> earthlink.net]

Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 5:39 PM

To: 'blinddiabetics@ <mailto:%27blinddiabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

yahoogroups.com'

Subject: Hello

Good Afternoon,

I am new to this group. My name is nne and I live in Northern CA.

I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 in mid November just before the holidays.

I, of course, got a talking glucose meter right away. Since I also have to

loose weight, I got a talking scale, which is already broken. My blood

pressure is also too high and I bought a talking blood pressure meter. I

have been on the tread mill now for half an hour every day.That made me feel

better.

First, I got three new pills to take and some sheets to change my diet.

That was hard during the holidays. I am originally from Switzerland and so

swiss chocolate and marzipan are in my blood. I wonder if anyone has made

Marzipan with Splenda. I found chocolate and cookies without sugar.

I have problems with cutting out all the fruit I like or cut it to a minimum

and all the carbs like a good plate of Spaghetti.

OK, I have complained enough for one email. Anyone who can empathize please

let me know. Also, does anyone have any creative suggestions for me since I

am a baby in the Diabetes community.

Of course, I have a supportive life partner who cooks for me and refuses to

buy me the chocolate croissants. I am glad. He started eating the same as

me since there is Diabetes in his family. His love also helps the chocolate

grief.

nne

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[Guest guest]

Hello

Good Afternoon,

I am new to this group. My name is nne and I live in Northern CA.

I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 in mid November just before the holidays.

I, of course, got a talking glucose meter right away. Since I also have to

loose weight, I got a talking scale, which is already broken. My blood

pressure is also too high and I bought a talking blood pressure meter. I

have been on the tread mill now for half an hour every day.That made me feel

better.

First, I got three new pills to take and some sheets to change my diet.

That was hard during the holidays. I am originally from Switzerland and so

swiss chocolate and marzipan are in my blood. I wonder if anyone has made

Marzipan with Splenda. I found chocolate and cookies without sugar.

I have problems with cutting out all the fruit I like or cut it to a minimum

and all the carbs like a good plate of Spaghetti.

OK, I have complained enough for one email. Anyone who can empathize please

let me know. Also, does anyone have any creative suggestions for me since I

am a baby in the Diabetes community.

Of course, I have a supportive life partner who cooks for me and refuses to

buy me the chocolate croissants. I am glad. He started eating the same as

me since there is Diabetes in his family. His love also helps the chocolate

grief.

nne

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[Guest guest]

Hi nne, welcome! I am relatively new, too, being diagnosed in

September 2006. It is still a struggle and I think a process. You first

are super aggressive and dedicated. Then you are just confused and

frustrated. Then a lot angry and figure what's the point. Then I think

reason takes over. That's when you realize this is life and you are going

to live within it, but you are going to live and not be a slave to your

disease or your fears about it. If you have a piece or two of chocolate now

and again, so what! It will not kill you to have a high once in a while.

It is the long-term uncontrolled high that counts. Remember, the blood

sugar checks are guides, but A1C is the real measure. There are those who

will tell you absolutely never go out of range; blah, blah, blah. Listen to

those people and decide is the life they have to lead to be that strict

really living or just existing. I think happiness and optimism will get you

better control than always punishing yourself.

I have a question and suggestion. First, your talking blood pressure

monitor. What is it; have you checked its accuracy; and where might I find

it? You say you do enjoy pasta. A possibility for occasional pasta is the

Dream Field brand. It claims not to raise your blood sugar so much and a

few people here have said they enjoyed it and had good success with it, but

I think others have said it didn't matter. You should be able to find it if

you check around.

The best!

[Guest guest]

I am a new member.

[Guest guest]

Welcome .

I hope you receive the information you are looking for here.

Connie

Hello

I am a new member.

[Guest guest]

Hi , I'm Vicki and have been here and diabetic for over 2 years. I've

learned a lot here. The people are knowledgable, friendly, and your questions

will be answered and you wioll never be put down here for any question. So

enjoy as you meet lots of people.

Vicki

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those who

pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and who

is to come, the Almighty. "

Hello

I am a new member.

[Guest guest]

Oh great, thx. I do want to know if I can eat red meat since I love pork meat.

Hello

I am a new member.

[Guest guest]

Hi , you can eat pork but not a lot because it is a fatty meat. But

enjoy, and if anyone else has a comment they will chime in too. How long have

you been diabetic?

Vicki Breffe

Rev 1:7

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those who

pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it

is to be. Amen.

Rev 1:8

" I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, " who is and who was and who

is to come, the Almighty. "

Hello

I am a new member.

[Guest guest]

I think for about 10 years and I am taking medformin.

Hello

I am a new member.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Meat isn't so much a problem as processed foods and excess carbohydrates are.

If that is the first time you've heard that, you will soon begin to pick up on

these things from the folks on this list. Processed foods and what I'm calling

" excess carbohydrates " pretty much fall into the categories of snack foods and

breads. Breads made with enriched white flour to be specific. These foods will

spike your blood sugar and offer little nutritional value. And when you've over

eaten, they get stored as fat to come back to get you later on. Isn't that

nice! There are differing opinions about what makes for a " proper " diabetic

diet, but in general, it is low in quick acting carbohydrates (i.e. bread,

typical breakfast cereal, snack foods including potato chips, etc.), and is high

in vegetables and even meat. Fish and lean poultry are the best because they

are low in undesirable fat and are more easily digested. Red meat on the other

hand is higher in bad fat and can take much longer to digest. Having said that,

and since you said you like red meat, it's not that you can't eat it, but you

need to be careful not to over eat and you need to be ready for an increase in

your blood sugar much later on, perhaps even the next day. Anyway, that's my 2

cents worth. I'm sure others will chime in.

Dave

Hello

I am a new member.

[Guest guest]

Dave thx for this info

I have begun to eat more fruits but I understand fruit may not be that good for

me.

Hello

I am a new member.

[Guest guest]

,

Fruit is 100% carbohydrate. An occasional small fruit is really okay,

but eating lots of eat and ddrinking fruit juices will keep that BG up.

Re: Hello

Dave thx for this info

I have begun to eat more fruits but I understand fruit may not be that

good for me.

Hello

I am a new member.