Guest guest Posted July 24, 1999 Report Share Posted July 24, 1999 Rhonda, *blush* *squirm*, Of course I missed you! How could I not LOL! Harlen sounds like my dad, he turns green too LOL! When I cracked my head as a 5 year old the nurse was like, " Mr lets go sit down, your wife will watch Paige " LOL He was trying to be brave but was about to take a dive himself! But I also know he is a good pamperer and hopefully will be there for my surgery! My folks to take care of my hubby, Marc LOL He does not do well either. He does not turn green but kind of turns off until all is well and I am awake again! I am praying for all you gals that are up to bat next week and I am hoping that I am on the table before long! I hope that I will get a break with this next letter. Sending waves of goodtideings to you and yours! Paige:) > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: hi everyone >Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 08:28:43 PDT > > > >Thank you so much Paige....your message was very sweet...I was glad to see >that I was missed....it feels so good to be missed....and to be a part of >something like this email group...Thank you for missing me...I am so >looking >forward to meeting everyone and seeing one of the angels coming my >way...and >if they don't want to iron their wings...then fine by me..cause I hate >ironing..LOL.... > My husband and my best friend (who is a nurse) will be there with me...My >friends name is Rhonda too....so the R & R team will be there with bells >on...she will be there the first night with me...she knows that I am a baby >and she has been through my other surgeries with me...and my >husband...bless >his heart...he is the type that can't handle any kind of >illness...blood..any of this kind of stuff...so he will be there the rest >of >the time...He is very supportive of me but he kind of panicks when >something >happens to me...soo...Angels please watch out for my husband...His name is >Harlan.....I would very much appreciate it.... > It is so funny....I am trying so hard to cut out my caffeine...I am down >to 1-2 diet cokes a day and will try to go cold turkey now...but boy do I >love my diet coke....I haven't had a withdrawal headache yet...I will cut >it >all out completely starting today....I have also been taking 2-3 One source >vitamins for the past month in preparation for preventing hair loss...hope >this helps......I haven't taken any ibuprofen/or aspirin either...and my >joints can really tell this....my back and knees hurt...soooooo with my >whining over now....I will keep on hanging on....and keep remembering my >favorite biblical verses... " We can do all things through Christ Jesus who >strengthens us " ....This verse got me through severe child birth pain....and >the other 4 surgeries....and is my favorite verse and " For we know that ALL >THINGS work together for our good...to those that love God " ...these verses >give me so much comfort and I draw upon them constantly.... > So thank you again Paige...you are such an encourager and help so many on >this email group... >Bye for now >Rhonda > > > >> >>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>Subject: Re: hi everyone >>Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 15:04:36 PDT >> >> >> >>Rhonda, >>It is so funny that you posted. I was just thinking of you last night and >>wondering where your " chirpy little self " was.I missed your positive posts >>and was wondering how you were coming on the surgery! I am glad you will >>be >>with a bunch of the girls you should see and (Cheryls >>sister) >>so you should be in Great company!!!!I understand that some fo the angels >>are shaking out and pressing their wings LOL I bet one will fly your >>way!!!. >>I hope you are well and will have the hubby with you while you go through >>this. Good Luck,and Godspeed Paige:) >> >> >>> >>>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>>Subject: hi everyone >>>Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 10:23:13 PDT >>> >>> >>> >>>Hi all....haven't posted in a while....have been extremely busy getting >>>everything done for my surgery on August 2nd. It seems when things go >>>wrong >>>that everything goes wrong at the same time. >>> >>>I wanted to say hello and hope to meet some of you on July 31st--the >>>saturday clinic before surgery. You all are such an encouragement and >>>have >>>helped calm alot of my fears. I really appreciate you all and what you >>>give >>>to this group. Thank you for sharing all your experiences. >>> >>>I will be staying at Homewood Suites...and would love to meet alot of you >>>from this group. (I would love to meet everyone but I know that this is >>>impossible). I hope that the angels from this group will come see me >>>cause >>>I am a bit nervous and scared. I know its silly but I can't help >>>it...You >>>would think that after having 5 other surgeries that I would be used to >>>this >>>by now... >>> >>>So with that I say YEAH...it won't be long till I have crossed over and I >>>am >>>just too excited...I can hardly sleep at nite thinking about it..and its >>>still over a week away... >>>Better go for now...trying to get everything done >>>Rhonda (from Florida and Memphis) >>> >>> >>>--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 1999 Report Share Posted July 25, 1999 : If I had your load I am not sure I would even have the energy to try to do this. I have only one full time job and 3 children but they are grown. One dughter lives with us with her two kids who I help with. I do have a husband which is like having a couple of kids and he just had gallbladder surgery which was laproscopic. That will really help me as he has whined since Tuesday which was the day of surgery. Page 6 of the manual tells all the things you have to do and Dr. R says they all have to be done. I called Friday to get an appointment with a psychiatrist for an evaluation and it was going to be 6 weeks before I could get an appointment with someone that my insurance would cover. I did ask Dr. R is I could go to a psychologist nd he said OK so I am going to make my appointment on Monday. I am working on my letter and am going tosee mypcp on Monday and try to get her to do a letter and send my records. I still don't have insurnce approval and think I will have to change insurnce companies so I am still a little time away from surgery but I want to be ready when the approval comes. Hang in there and look on page 6. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 1999 Report Share Posted July 25, 1999 Quick question to anyone " on the other side " . When you go to the clinic the Saturday am prior to surgery do you have to watch a complete movie of the surgery? The thought of seeing the movie frightens me more than the thought of the surgery itself. Cyndee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 Thank you Cheryl. I appreciate the support from everyone. I just need a kick in the butt to get the rest of the stuff completed. in MD BMI 48 Approved! pre-op MGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 Yeah !!!!! The other stuff will come together quickly. Happy for you!! :-) Amy in IL SD 8/9 Re: hi everyone >From: Migawil@... > >Hey you guys! > >I called my uncooperative insurance company today and was told that my >procedure had been approved, they had sent a letter to Dr. R's office, and >they were waiting for a surgery date. I'm kinda nervous, but mostly >wondering if the rep. knew what she was talking about. Anyway, I claimed it, >so it must be true. So now since I'm just now reading page 6 (Thank you >) I am way behind. Wouldn't you know it. >However, I am mighty, mighty thankful, especially since Debbie just sent the >papers off 2 weeks ago. > > in MD >BMI 48 >pre-op MGB > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 Hi ...you didn't tax my brain...I was just kidding...hehe...I am so excited for you..August 12th will be here quickly...Are you getting everything done? Good idea about the calendar on your computer....I can't believe my surgery is only 6 days away...I am so excited...and a bit nervous....I hope everything goes smoothly for you...we will be right there in the same time arena having our surgeries....I wish you all the best and please keep me posted... Better go for now... Take care and God Bless Rhonda >From: PeytnPlace@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: hi everyone >Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 16:16:55 EDT > >From: PeytnPlace@... > >hi Rhonda, > >i never thought about taxing anyone's brain. Sorry. >i made a calendar on my computer counting back >from D Day (August 12) and that's how i'm thinking >about it. i'm also listing all the things i have to do before >surgery. i'm trying to spread them out so i'm constantly >preparing. it makes me feel more pro-active and the >waiting isn't so bad. > >karen >20 days to the other side >8/12 > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 HI again ...so glad to hear from you...and thanks for your sharing this with me...Your email messages always inspire me and you are so encouraging to others in this group...you give of yourself and you help and encourage so many...I have noticed that about you and I really appreciate your kind and caring messages....Thank you for being the special person that you are....and for coming forth as you do... Your friend and confidante any time you want Rhonda >From: Migawil@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: hi everyone >Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 20:32:04 EDT > >From: Migawil@... > >Hi Rhonda, > >You reply means a great deal to me. You probably don't know much about me >because I have a little problem with self-disclosure on the internet. I >just >finished an intense interpersonal communication class last week and >definitely learned alot about myself. Clearly the advantages of >self-disclosing personal information on this list outweighs the >disadvantages. > >Basically, I'm just waiting to hear from the insurance company. I didn't >have a fax number so my info. went through the mail. WRONG answer!! When >I >call I can't get any information, so I will have to do some investigating >on >Monday. > >Thanks for bringing me out a little. > > in MD >BMI 48 >Pre-op MGB > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 Hi Paige...thanks for this sweet message...Our husbands do sound alot of like in this arena... I hope you will be getting good news really soon...I will be praying for it...I am sending you and your family waves of good tidings and asking for Gods Blessings upon you.... Rhonda > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: hi everyone >Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 23:12:34 PDT > > > >Rhonda, >*blush* *squirm*, >Of course I missed you! How could I not LOL! >Harlen sounds like my dad, he turns green too LOL! When I cracked my head >as >a 5 year old the nurse was like, " Mr lets go sit down, your wife will >watch Paige " LOL He was trying to be brave but was about to take a dive >himself! But I also know he is a good pamperer and hopefully will be there >for my surgery! My folks to take care of my hubby, Marc LOL He does not do >well either. He does not turn green but kind of turns off until all is well >and I am awake again! I am praying for all you gals that are up to bat next >week and I am hoping that I am on the table before long! I hope that I will >get a break with this next letter. Sending waves of goodtideings to you and >yours! Paige:) > > >> >>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>Subject: Re: hi everyone >>Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 08:28:43 PDT >> >> >> >>Thank you so much Paige....your message was very sweet...I was glad to see >>that I was missed....it feels so good to be missed....and to be a part of >>something like this email group...Thank you for missing me...I am so >>looking >>forward to meeting everyone and seeing one of the angels coming my >>way...and >>if they don't want to iron their wings...then fine by me..cause I hate >>ironing..LOL.... >> My husband and my best friend (who is a nurse) will be there with >>me...My >>friends name is Rhonda too....so the R & R team will be there with bells >>on...she will be there the first night with me...she knows that I am a >>baby >>and she has been through my other surgeries with me...and my >>husband...bless >>his heart...he is the type that can't handle any kind of >>illness...blood..any of this kind of stuff...so he will be there the rest >>of >>the time...He is very supportive of me but he kind of panicks when >>something >>happens to me...soo...Angels please watch out for my husband...His name is >>Harlan.....I would very much appreciate it.... >> It is so funny....I am trying so hard to cut out my caffeine...I am >>down >>to 1-2 diet cokes a day and will try to go cold turkey now...but boy do I >>love my diet coke....I haven't had a withdrawal headache yet...I will cut >>it >>all out completely starting today....I have also been taking 2-3 One >>source >>vitamins for the past month in preparation for preventing hair loss...hope >>this helps......I haven't taken any ibuprofen/or aspirin either...and my >>joints can really tell this....my back and knees hurt...soooooo with my >>whining over now....I will keep on hanging on....and keep remembering my >>favorite biblical verses... " We can do all things through Christ Jesus who >>strengthens us " ....This verse got me through severe child birth >>pain....and >>the other 4 surgeries....and is my favorite verse and " For we know that >>ALL >>THINGS work together for our good...to those that love God " ...these verses >>give me so much comfort and I draw upon them constantly.... >> So thank you again Paige...you are such an encourager and help so many >>on >>this email group... >>Bye for now >>Rhonda >> >> >> >>> >>>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>>Subject: Re: hi everyone >>>Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 15:04:36 PDT >>> >>> >>> >>>Rhonda, >>>It is so funny that you posted. I was just thinking of you last night and >>>wondering where your " chirpy little self " was.I missed your positive >>>posts >>>and was wondering how you were coming on the surgery! I am glad you will >>>be >>>with a bunch of the girls you should see and (Cheryls >>>sister) >>>so you should be in Great company!!!!I understand that some fo the angels >>>are shaking out and pressing their wings LOL I bet one will fly your >>>way!!!. >>>I hope you are well and will have the hubby with you while you go through >>>this. Good Luck,and Godspeed Paige:) >>> >>> >>>> >>>>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>>>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>>>Subject: hi everyone >>>>Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 10:23:13 PDT >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>Hi all....haven't posted in a while....have been extremely busy getting >>>>everything done for my surgery on August 2nd. It seems when things go >>>>wrong >>>>that everything goes wrong at the same time. >>>> >>>>I wanted to say hello and hope to meet some of you on July 31st--the >>>>saturday clinic before surgery. You all are such an encouragement and >>>>have >>>>helped calm alot of my fears. I really appreciate you all and what you >>>>give >>>>to this group. Thank you for sharing all your experiences. >>>> >>>>I will be staying at Homewood Suites...and would love to meet alot of >>>>you >>>>from this group. (I would love to meet everyone but I know that this is >>>>impossible). I hope that the angels from this group will come see me >>>>cause >>>>I am a bit nervous and scared. I know its silly but I can't help >>>>it...You >>>>would think that after having 5 other surgeries that I would be used to >>>>this >>>>by now... >>>> >>>>So with that I say YEAH...it won't be long till I have crossed over and >>>>I >>>>am >>>>just too excited...I can hardly sleep at nite thinking about it..and its >>>>still over a week away... >>>>Better go for now...trying to get everything done >>>>Rhonda (from Florida and Memphis) >>>> >>>> >>>>--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 OK Rhonda, YOu made it this far it is time for the deep breathing excercises to keep your excitement under control! BREATHE IN...............BREATHE OUT.....................................BREATHE IN ...........................BREATHE OUT.............................. BREATHE IN .....................BREATHE OUT........................... BREATHE IN ................................................BREATHE OUT.......................OK SHAKE OFF THE NERVOUSNESS AND GO GET EM TIGER!!!!! See a little oxygen goes a long way LOL Paige > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: hi everyone >Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 22:32:13 PDT > > > >Hi ...you didn't tax my brain...I was just kidding...hehe...I am so >excited for you..August 12th will be here quickly...Are you getting >everything done? Good idea about the calendar on your computer....I can't >believe my surgery is only 6 days away...I am so excited...and a bit >nervous....I hope everything goes smoothly for you...we will be right there >in the same time arena having our surgeries....I wish you all the best and >please keep me posted... >Better go for now... >Take care and God Bless >Rhonda > > >>From: PeytnPlace@... >>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >>Subject: Re: hi everyone >>Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 16:16:55 EDT >> >>From: PeytnPlace@... >> >>hi Rhonda, >> >>i never thought about taxing anyone's brain. Sorry. >>i made a calendar on my computer counting back >>from D Day (August 12) and that's how i'm thinking >>about it. i'm also listing all the things i have to do before >>surgery. i'm trying to spread them out so i'm constantly >>preparing. it makes me feel more pro-active and the >>waiting isn't so bad. >> >>karen >>20 days to the other side >>8/12 >> >>--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 1999 Report Share Posted July 26, 1999 Way to go .... Major congrats on the insurance approval!!!!!!!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 1999 Report Share Posted July 28, 1999 Thank you Rhonda, That was so sweet of you to write. But I give all the credit to you and the wonderful people on this list. You welcomed me with open arms and made me apart of the family. So all you lurking newbies just pop in and say hi. You won't regret it for a moment. in MD BMI 48 Approved! - August 23 (pencil-in date) P.S. Notice I now have a tentative surgery date 08/23/99, oooooo scarrryy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 I know what you mean. You wait forever for something to happen then when its here its scary. I have been waiting months to start IVF. Now I am so scared but excited that its here. When will you start IVF? Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 , How scary to wake up and find out the dr removed both tubes. But you seem have a very positive attitude about it all...that's great. I can't offer much about the HSG since I've never had one, but I'll be praying for you. If you get good results from the HSG when are you planning to start the IVF procedures? -Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Pam I'm supposed to start IVF immediately after the test. I have been reading everything I can find on the topic so I'll understand what my doctor's talking about. I've really struggled over the number of embryos to implant. It's such a tough decision because each embryo yields a 25% chance of live birth. My doctor said that my injecting only 2, I'll be reducing my chances of a live birth in half! I also read that the number of embryos injected isn't as important as the quality of those embryos. And, that the age of the woman in relation to when she's due to begin menopause is more more important than the number of eggs implated. Meaning that if you're 35 and not due to start menopause till 55, you would react to IVF as a 30 year old would (meaning that you could yield the same result with less eggs implanted). Whereas, if you were 35 and due to start menopause at age 40, you would react to IVF as a 40-45 year old would (and require more eggs implanted). I haven't had a chance to discuss this with my doctor, so I don't know if the information is accurate. My husband says that TOO much knowledge is a dangerous thing! I think he means that I'm driving myself crazy with all these books. A friend of mine went through IVF 4 times and had 3 children (one cycle didn't take). She implanted 4 eggs each time. She said the worst part was that her ovaries hurt from being stimulated by the injections. maria Re: Hi Everyone > > >I know what you mean. You wait forever for something to happen then >when its here its scary. I have been waiting months to start IVF. Now >I am so scared but excited that its here. When will you start IVF? > >Pam > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 , This must be such a hard thing to decide because I completely agree with what you said earlier about not being able to selectively reduce. I'm a little surprised that your dr said he wanted to put back 4. Is there a reason he feels the need to do that many the first time? I personally would be scared to do that many. I think 3 would be my max...twins would be really awesome and I think I could probably handle triplets, but anymore than that I just don't know...but that's just me. I must be a little slow because I'm confused about this...how do you determine when a woman is due to start menopause years before it will actually be time? Is it something that is hereditary? -Amy P.S. I've also heard that it is the quality not quantity of embryos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Hello - I am so sorry you had to go through this tragedy - not only losing a pg but also both of your tubes. I think it is perfectly normal to be obssessed with ep and IVF and to try to get as well educated about it as possible. My ep was in August, but I am still reading this group, and a couple of others, every day, and whenever I am in a bookstore, I head straight to pg books and start looking for ep information. Web has been invaluable to information junkies like us, but it also has been a healing place. I found that information I got helped my treatment, b/c doctors can and often do make mistakes, and you almost have to know as much as the doctor to get decent medical care. My ep was in my right tube. I was fortunate to catch it early (in large part due to my pushing the doctor to see me early), and I was treated with metho. In December I was finally able to take the HSG test that showed my left tube to be blocked. Given that the ep was in the right tube, I also suspect some tubal disease, though I am pretty sure my mom never took DES. I could be wrong, but I don't think this drug was available in Soviet Union. I remember her telling me she ate lots of lemons to combat morning sickness, which could explain my predilection for all things sour. I won't know more about my situation until I see a specialist at the end of the month. It seems like you have the right attitude - ready and willing to take the next step. If nothing else, this kind of experience makes one strong. I wish you the best of luck with IVF. Let us know how it goes. It's very likely I will be going down that road myself, and the sooner the better. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Amy, I believe there's a test called FSH or something like that measures chemicals relating to menopause. Believe it or not, I know this from the pastor of my church. He called me about a month ago and I finally told him about the ep. He then went on to tell me that he and his wife were ttc a few years back and they weren't having any success. So she got her FSH tested by an RE and they found out she was already starting to go through menopause--so IVF wouldn't be an option for her. She was 40 at the time, though. Interesting discussion to have with a pastor. He kept saying words like " menstruating, " which was kind of weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Amy, As far as I know, my doctor is planning on starting in vitro immediately after the test (I would guess in the following week). I've been really lucky because my doctor is one of my husband's closest friends, so I get very special treatment. Everyone's been real supportive which has helped my outlook. My husband doesn't understand why I'm constantly reading books on ectopic pregnancy and In vitro, but it helps me to understand. I guess, in a way, I've become obsessed with knowing as much as possible - it takes the fear away. We think my tubal problem resulted from my mother taking the DES drug when she was pregnant with me. She says she didn't take it, but that's the only thing that would have caused such extensive damage to my tubes. I really requested the HSG test because of the DES. Most DES offspring usually have irregular shaped uterus' (hearts, horns, and another shape I can't remember). Hopefully everything will be okay. I just don't want anymore surprises. maria Re: Hi Everyone >, > >How scary to wake up and find out the dr removed both tubes. But you >seem have a very positive attitude about it all...that's great. I >can't offer much about the HSG since I've never had one, but I'll be >praying for you. If you get good results from the HSG when are you >planning to start the IVF procedures? > >-Amy > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Amy, I think he said to inject 4 so we would increase our odds of a live birth, at the time he did not know that I objected to selective reduction. After finding that out he was fine with injecting only 2 eggs. I'm actually thinking about doing 3, so we'll have better odds. The only problem is I'm not sure if I can handle 3 - I prefer one, can handle 2. I was just thinking of increasing it to 3 because most people I've spoken to haven't had every egg take (like you said, quality matters). It's a really difficult decision. I don't think you can determine accurately when one starts menopause, the book didn't say, but I assumed it would be similar to when my mother did. maria Re: Hi Everyone >, > >This must be such a hard thing to decide because I completely agree >with what you said earlier about not being able to selectively >reduce. I'm a little surprised that your dr said he wanted to put >back 4. Is there a reason he feels the need to do that many the >first time? I personally would be scared to do that many. I think 3 >would be my max...twins would be really awesome and I think I could >probably handle triplets, but anymore than that I just don't >know...but that's just me. > >I must be a little slow because I'm confused about this...how do you >determine when a woman is due to start menopause years before it will >actually be time? Is it something that is hereditary? > >-Amy > >P.S. I've also heard that it is the quality not quantity of embryos. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Hi a, Thanks for the supportive message. Sorry to hear about your ep also. Are you okay now? I never thought of myself as an information junkie, but it's definitely true. My husband was so mad at the amount of money I've spent on books, but I think he understands now. We spoke about it again last night. We started to see a Christian counselor to talk about our feelings regarding the pregnancy. It's amazing how differently men feel. I was really surprised because I didn't think he felt a loss, or understood what I was going through...but he does. Men feel it, only differently. What happened after your HSG test? Are you going to attempt surgery to repair the blocked tube or are you planning on doing IVF? I'm a little nervous about the test. This group has helped me a lot already. It's nice being able to talk to so many people who understand - I'm sorry everyone has to go through it though. It would be better to just be able to read about it and not have to experience any of it. Thanks again. maria Re: Hi Everyone >Hello - > >I am so sorry you had to go through this tragedy - not only losing a >pg but also both of your tubes. I think it is perfectly normal to be >obssessed with ep and IVF and to try to get as well educated about it >as possible. My ep was in August, but I am still reading this group, >and a couple of others, every day, and whenever I am in a bookstore, I >head straight to pg books and start looking for ep information. Web >has been invaluable to information junkies like us, but it also has >been a healing place. I found that information I got helped my >treatment, b/c doctors can and often do make mistakes, and you almost >have to know as much as the doctor to get decent medical care. > >My ep was in my right tube. I was fortunate to catch it early (in >large part due to my pushing the doctor to see me early), and I was >treated with metho. In December I was finally able to take the HSG >test that showed my left tube to be blocked. Given that the ep was in >the right tube, I also suspect some tubal disease, though I am pretty >sure my mom never took DES. I could be wrong, but I don't think this >drug was available in Soviet Union. I remember her telling me she ate >lots of lemons to combat morning sickness, which could explain my >predilection for all things sour. I won't know more about my >situation until I see a specialist at the end of the month. > >It seems like you have the right attitude - ready and willing to take >the next step. If nothing else, this kind of experience makes one >strong. I wish you the best of luck with IVF. Let us know how it goes. >It's very likely I will be going down that road myself, and the sooner >the better. > >a > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 I have heard about that FSH test. I believe its one of those day 3 blood test. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 , Thanks for the info. So it sounds like you really can't " predict " when a woman is going to go through menopause until she actually starts going through it. This would definately feel strange to discuss with a pastor! -Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 welll i am doing well after my c section, Max is a pretty good baby so far, he only cries really when he is hungry (which is every 3 hours or so) and when he has a little burp coming or poo-poo. I am going to get down to business tomorrow and e mail a picture of him and my daughter hopefully. Thanks Corinna for the well wishes, and i am thinking of this coming up Wednsday , when she has her c section ,and hoping everything turns out roses for her........... judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 we are so happy you are here you have come to the right place. I look forward to going on this journey with you. Hugs Eva Hi everyone,I just joined the group and wanted to introduce myself. I just becamefamiliar with the concept of Intuitive Eating about a month ago when Iread the book by Tribole. I have been thin all my life withoutreally trying, although I did get into exercising in my mid-20's. OnceI hit about age 32, though, my metabolism slowed down and I am 20 lbsover my comfortable weight. It's the first time I've ever had tostruggle with my weight, so for the last year or so, I've beenobsessed with counting calories and planning everything I eat. Ididn't have much success, and would just binge eat at night when myhusband was out of the room or something.Anyway, I read the book and it was very freeing. I did it for a weekor so and felt so liberated. But then, I started noticing my weightwas up (I weigh every day..hard habit to break) and freaked out. So Istarted obsessing again last week. I think the two hardest things forme are: learning to treat myself with love (I don't think I DESERVE tohave ice cream, or to buy new pants that actually fit), and having toconfront the emotions that usually lead me to eat. I hope to learnmore as I go along. It's definitely going to take time to get used to,but I can't live being food-obsessed anymore.Thanks for listening to me ramble! ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hi Welcome to the group. You are in the right place. You ARE deserving of treating yourself to the things that you enjoy... The wonderful thing about intuitive eating is that you can never really fail at it. Even when you find yourself caught up in old habits... you are looking at it in a different way... JUST noticing those things is progress ALONE... You are right where you need to be. I surely would suggest that you wean yourself on the scale because there is way too much judgement around it. We are SOOOOOOOO much MORE than the numbers on the scale. It is interesting what we commit ourselves to... I would suggest that if you are not ready to stop weighing yourself every day.... then perhaps choose to commit to affirm something special about who you are before getting on and after getting off the scale. An example is " No matter what the scale says... I am a wonderful and deserving person of all that life has to give." An-after-getting-on-the -scale affirmation could be. "My worth has nothing to do with numbers on the scale...when I gain...I'm learning... when I lose...I'm learning...It's always a win-win for me." I know... kinda corny... but I am pretty sure that after a while you will have less of a need for your daily meetings with the scale. Peace and Blessings Carllie Subject: Hi everyoneTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 9:11 AM Hi everyone,I just joined the group and wanted to introduce myself. I just becamefamiliar with the concept of Intuitive Eating about a month ago when Iread the book by Tribole. I have been thin all my life withoutreally trying, although I did get into exercising in my mid-20's. OnceI hit about age 32, though, my metabolism slowed down and I am 20 lbsover my comfortable weight. It's the first time I've ever had tostruggle with my weight, so for the last year or so, I've beenobsessed with counting calories and planning everything I eat. Ididn't have much success, and would just binge eat at night when myhusband was out of the room or something.Anyway, I read the book and it was very freeing. I did it for a weekor so and felt so liberated. But then, I started noticing my weightwas up (I weigh every day..hard habit to break) and freaked out. So Istarted obsessing again last week. I think the two hardest things forme are: learning to treat myself with love (I don't think I DESERVE tohave ice cream, or to buy new pants that actually fit), and having toconfront the emotions that usually lead me to eat. I hope to learnmore as I go along. It's definitely going to take time to get used to,but I can't live being food-obsessed anymore.Thanks for listening to me ramble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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