happy day

July 2, 2002

Congratulations!!!! Each success story I hear keeps me

on this treatment. You're truly a dragonslayer. I am

rejoicing with you.

Sharon

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July 3, 2002

That is good news Dave. I pray & hope that next year this time, that my news is the same. That old dragon didn't know when he picked on this hillbilly.

Terry

imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

I got my test results back from the lab today and from the subject of this email, you can guess what they were! I am still undetectable after 6 mos off treatment!!! I am one high-flyin' dude today. With the grace of God and the help and prayers of all my friends online and off, I have, at least for now a victory against this dragon. I don't expect any more flack from this ba**ard! Thank you for all the help you all have been. -dz from cloud 9- Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: Thanks Dave, I think I will get relief in October whenI'm done with treatment. In the meantime I know theygo away a couple of days after the shot, so I justmanage them. In my early 20's I had the "classic"migraines, with the vision distortions, etc. I havetold my dr, these aren't the same. With theseheadaches, the left side hurts (head, neck andshoulder). They tell me its a migraine, but I thinkit's just pain from treatment. Who knows. I'm justglad it's working and I've only got 14 more to go.They warned me this wasn't going to be fun. Sharon__________________________________________________

July 3, 2002

Hi Dave

Dave

I'm so glad to hear that you are still undetectable. I'll be sure and keep you in my prayers.

[ ] Happy Day

I got my test results back from the lab today and from the subject of this email, you can guess what they were! I am still undetectable after 6 mos off treatment!!! I am one high-flyin' dude today. With the grace of God and the help and prayers of all my friends online and off, I have, at least for now a victory against this dragon. I don't expect any more flack from this ba**ard! Thank you for all the help you all have been. -dz from cloud 9- Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: Thanks Dave, I think I will get relief in October whenI'm done with treatment. In the meantime I know theygo away a couple of days after the shot, so I justmanage them. In my early 20's I had the "classic"migraines, with the vision distortions, etc. I havetold my dr, these aren't the same. With theseheadaches, the left side hurts (head, neck andshoulder). They tell me its a migraine, but I thinkit's just pain from treatment. Who knows. I'm justglad it's working and I've only got 14 more to go.They warned me this wasn't going to be fun. Sharon__________________________________________________

July 3, 2002

Thank you. I know you are having success in your treatment, too and I am hopeful for you to continue as well. I know I have been helped by success stories, too. We expect more and more of them. -dz-

Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: Congratulations!!!! Each success story I hear keeps meon this treatment. You're truly a dragonslayer. I amrejoicing with you. Sharon__________________________________________________

July 3, 2002

I will pray for the same, I hope they come up with easier treatments too. When I called the dr's office to get the results the nurse I had worked with the most was thrilled to tell me. They seemed almost as happy as I was about it. I guess I was lucky to have the help of a medical staff (after a couple of bad experiences) that cared. It made me feel like more than just a statistic on their books. -dz-

Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote:

That is good news Dave. I pray & hope that next year this time, that my news is the same. That old dragon didn't know when he picked on this hillbilly. Terry imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

I got my test results back from the lab today and from the subject of this email, you can guess what they were! I am still undetectable after 6 mos off treatment!!! I am one high-flyin' dude today. With the grace of God and the help and prayers of all my friends online and off, I have, at least for now a victory against this dragon. I don't expect any more flack from this ba**ard! Thank you for all the help you all have been. -dz from cloud 9-

Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: Thanks Dave, I think I will get relief in October whenI'm done with treatment. In the meantime I know theygo away a couple of days after the shot, so I justmanage them. In my early 20's I had the "classic"migraines, with the vision distortions, etc. I havetold my dr, these aren't the same. With theseheadaches, the left side hurts (head, neck andshoulder). They tell me its a migraine, but I thinkit's just pain from treatment. Who knows. I'm justglad it's working and I've only got 14 more to go.They warned me this wasn't going to be fun. Sharon__________________________________________________

July 3, 2002

Thanks . We haven't heard much from you lately. How are things going with you? -dz-

<ralexan@...> wrote:

Hi Dave

Dave

I'm so glad to hear that you are still undetectable. I'll be sure and keep you in my prayers.

July 4, 2002

Hi DZ

I've been doing ok. Have been working as a security guard out at the King Ranch. I have to get up so early that I only have time to read my email. Not much time for answering.

Re: [ ] Happy Day

Thanks . We haven't heard much from you lately. How are things going with you? -dz- <ralexan@...> wrote:

Hi Dave

Dave

I'm so glad to hear that you are still undetectable. I'll be sure and keep you in my prayers.

July 4, 2002

Yes, I recall you were having difficulties getting the right employment opportunity. What kind of work do you do (when you have your choice). I understand the unemployment claims went down again last month, so hopefully the economic picture is improving. Good luck. -dz-

<ralexan@...> wrote:

Hi DZ

I've been doing ok. Have been working as a security guard out at the King Ranch. I have to get up so early that I only have time to read my email. Not much time for answering.

Re: [ ] Happy Day

Thanks . We haven't heard much from you lately. How are things going with you? -dz- <ralexan@...> wrote:

Hi Dave

Dave

I'm so glad to hear that you are still undetectable. I'll be sure and keep you in my prayers.

July 4, 2002

You could not tell by our inventory, it is way to high. We gave all of our hourly employes a one week lay off last month.

Terry

imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

Yes, I recall you were having difficulties getting the right employment opportunity. What kind of work do you do (when you have your choice). I understand the unemployment claims went down again last month, so hopefully the economic picture is improving. Good luck. -dz- <ralexan@...> wrote:

Hi DZ

I've been doing ok. Have been working as a security guard out at the King Ranch. I have to get up so early that I only have time to read my email. Not much time for answering.

Re: [ ] Happy Day

Thanks . We haven't heard much from you lately. How are things going with you? -dz- <ralexan@...> wrote:

Hi Dave

Dave

I'm so glad to hear that you are still undetectable. I'll be sure and keep you in my prayers.

July 9, 2002

Our plant is shut down this week. All us salaried/office people are still working and our plant accross town is running, but it's awful slow! Nice and quiet here for a change, though. -dz-

Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote:

You could not tell by our inventory, it is way to high. We gave all of our hourly employes a one week lay off last month. Terry imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

Yes, I recall you were having difficulties getting the right employment opportunity. What kind of work do you do (when you have your choice). I understand the unemployment claims went down again last month, so hopefully the economic picture is improving. Good luck. -dz- <ralexan@...> wrote:

Hi DZ

I've been doing ok. Have been working as a security guard out at the King Ranch. I have to get up so early that I only have time to read my email. Not much time for answering.

Re: [ ] Happy Day

Thanks . We haven't heard much from you lately. How are things going with you? -dz- <ralexan@...> wrote:

Hi Dave

Dave

I'm so glad to hear that you are still undetectable. I'll be sure and keep you in my prayers.

March 1, 2003

Dear Friends,

Thank you for all of your lovely wishes - mmmmm, Jerry, a lollipop sounds good!

My daughter and I had a wonderful day together. She has difficulty with my illness so she often pulls away, this was a great way to help our relationship. I can't think of a more delightful way to celebrate than with a daughter who wants your day to be special, too. It was a real extravagance, but we loved every minute of our pampering!

Luanne - I'm glad you're able to see some light. That foot will become unstuck, soon. I would push the "disability" issue if need be with Ty - even if it's medical help only - I can't imagine that with a doctors note, etc. that he would be considered. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Amy

May 13, 2003

Bunny,

glad to hear the good news. You should take it first thing in the am and

not eat anything for an hour. Just an fyi, tea has fluoride in it and that

can adversely affect the thyroid. I know that green tea has it, even if

it's organic. The only way to get away from it is if it's grown in a

greenhouse, I think. I know - it sucks - there are just too many things

that are bad for us Just wanted to let you know that.

Best,

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May 14, 2003

Bunny: Sounds like you had a hard road to get those meds, huh? I

can't help you with when to take it, but I'm sure one of the sweet

souls here on the board will be able to help you out there. I have a

question, actually...

Did you doctor explain Hashimotos to you? I've read a lot and am

confused as to what the differences are between that and " plain ole "

hypothyroidism. How does one test for this exactly?

I hope the synthroid makes you feel better soon, Bunny.

BTW, what made your doctor change his mind about giving you meds, and

why an endocrinologist instead of a GP? I read somewhere to NOT go to

an endo, but can't remember why.

Ella

> I have been going to my endocrinologist for a full year now, and

finally

> he's put me on synthroid... just today. It's a very low level (50

mcg),

> so I wasn't going to bother him about armour or any other

alternatives

> just yet. I did mention having my adrenal glands checked again, and

he

> willingly put it on my next blood work (which I will be taking at

the

> end of the month). Any suggestions for when to take the synthroid? I

> know recently there has been some talk about certain medications

that

> shouldn't be taken within hours of food due to absorbancy. When is

the

> best time that I should take it (ie, first in the morning or right

> before I go to bed)?

>

> Another thing is that he tells me that I'm having symptoms of

> Hashimotos, but after many blood tests and an ultrasound on my

thyroid,

> I do not have any signs of it. This one I'm trying to figure out.

I'm

> definitely going to start eating better. For a while I was eating

very

> well, lots of fish and good stuff. But when the depression hit hard

back

> in September, I didn't feel like moving, let alone cared what I ate.

>

> Also I wanted to mention that a couple of months ago I started

taking

> green tea extract (egcg). I haven't noticed a huge change, but there

is

> a slight one in my energy and metabolism. It's been much easier to

keep

> my weight stable since I started taking it (250 mg a day) and I also

> have been drinking more green tea in general as well (at least a cup

a

> day).

>

> Here's hoping for things to continue looking up.

>

> -Bunny

May 14, 2003

Ella,

hashi's is when your body produces antibodies that attack and suppress the

thyroid. The test I got was called TPO,which is supposed to be the most

accurate and effective one.

Best,

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Ella,

What has explained below is the same my doctor explained to me. He says

that

in all of the tests, they came back negative for the antibodies. However, he did

not

explain exactly what symptoms or levels make it seem like I have Hashimotos.

That is

one I think I may need to discover through my own research.

Thank you for all of your kindness and support... thank you to Ella, Gracia and

everyone else here. I'm so glad I found you all.

-Bunny

Pierce wrote:

> Ella,

> hashi's is when your body produces antibodies that attack and suppress the

> thyroid. The test I got was called TPO,which is supposed to be the most

> accurate and effective one.

>

> Best,

>

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Ahh.. okay. I think I did read something somewhere about this type of

hypo causing inflammation and swelling (goiter)? I don't think that's

my problem...I don't even know if hypothyroid is my problem. I'm

still waiting. But it sounds really scary. ( Thank you for the

information, .

Ella

> Ella,

> hashi's is when your body produces antibodies that attack and

suppress the

> thyroid. The test I got was called TPO,which is supposed to be the

most

> accurate and effective one.

>

> Best,

>

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Wow... it's really spooky how all of this, despite symptoms people

have and the misery involved, is so difficult to pin down and

diagnose. Best of luck to you!!

Ella

>

> > Ella,

> > hashi's is when your body produces antibodies that attack and

suppress the

> > thyroid. The test I got was called TPO,which is supposed to be

the most

> > accurate and effective one.

> >

> > Best,

> >

> > _________________________________________________________________

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February 28, 2006

, Your horse probably did comment...........mine keep saying "get 'er done" Virginiaerinfoofs <erinsburke@...> wrote: I just wanted to share my happy news….I got to ride one of my horses for the first time since the surgery last night! It felt so exhilarating but I was hoping that she would notice that I was lighter (I really don't know what I was expecting – was she going to turn around and say "My you look ravishing and feel so much lighter!" and then do a little jig). It really made me feel so much happier about myself and has always helped my confidence. And for those of you scale watchers out there, I noticed that since I started exercising more over the last couple of

weeks (I am about five weeks out from surgery) the scale shows that I am losing about a pound a week which seems so slow compared to the liquid diet phase; however, my clothes are getting big on me. My pants are falling off of me! Please remember that muscle is heavier than fat so if you don't see the drop in the scale just look at how you look in your clothing. By the way, I have stopped weighing myself religiously, it just started driving me crazy!This leads me into a question for all of you big losers, when did you start buying new clothes. I work in an office and don't want to look sloppy but I also don't want to spend a fortune on new clothes that may only fit me for a few months. Does anyone have any recommendations? We should start a clothing exchange or something.Oh, and one last thing, for those of you that have not had surgery yet. The only thing that I wish that

someone had warned me about was the depression that occurs after going under anesthesia. If I had known about this I would have prepared better by using some natural healing techniques (not drugs). I took a week off of work and when I returned I was in such a funk that I almost quit my job. It took me awhile to realize that I was suffering from a temporary depression and I shouldn't walk out the door. I have a very close friend that is a "healer" and she gave me some Back flower remedies (that didn't bother my stomach) and some aromatherapy that helped and she recommended Reiki (if I had know I would have scheduled a Reiki session right after my return home). I know that some find these kind of weird but it is just my opinion.Anyhow, happy losing!012706/252/220ish/135ish Virginia

February 28, 2006

Actually, I had not ridden my arabian mare for over a year, but others had...and when I got on her...she kept looking around at me to make sure it WAS me...lol. My peruvian that I ride all the time I don't think notices...at least not for the first hr. or so...

And I sure notice the difference...only one negative...gotta get a new fleece saddle cover and double them up...my butt doesn't have any padding anymore!!BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita MayLowpass, Oregon10/05/05 dob "Iraida" 209/167/135 5ft 3inches See Mylatest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/

February 28, 2006

Hey , this is Kelli your next door neighbor in Mexicali. Sounds

like you are doing really well. Glad to see you are back on the

saddle enjoying your rides. I've been staying on the ground walking

with a fellow wls friend and riding my stationary bike. I am

contemplating on going to the university gym in the mornings to work

out the rest of my muscles. I've been doing good, was back to do

housework and all of that other stuff once I got home. Sorry to hear

about your depression, I guess the drugs can have an effect on

different people. For me, I was okay I guess there's just too much

of me that it really didn't take hold for too long. I do agree with

you on preparing yourself prior to having the surgery for post-op, I

think you had some really good ideas about doing things

naturally...I'm thinking of having a back massage here done shortly

as well as go back to my chiropractor to get my spine back in shape.

I've never tried the aromatherapy, so do give details on that. Good

Luck to you...

Kelli

>

> I just wanted to share my happy news….I got to ride one of my

horses

> for the first time since the surgery last night! It felt so

> exhilarating but I was hoping that she would notice that I was

> lighter (I really don't know what I was expecting – was she going

to

> turn around and say " My you look ravishing and feel so much

lighter! "

> and then do a little jig). It really made me feel so much happier

> about myself and has always helped my confidence.

>

> And for those of you scale watchers out there, I noticed that

since I

> started exercising more over the last couple of weeks (I am about

> five weeks out from surgery) the scale shows that I am losing

about a

> pound a week which seems so slow compared to the liquid diet

phase;

> however, my clothes are getting big on me. My pants are falling

off

> of me! Please remember that muscle is heavier than fat so if you

> don't see the drop in the scale just look at how you look in your

> clothing. By the way, I have stopped weighing myself religiously,

it

> just started driving me crazy!

>

> This leads me into a question for all of you big losers, when did

you

> start buying new clothes. I work in an office and don't want to

look

> sloppy but I also don't want to spend a fortune on new clothes

that

> may only fit me for a few months. Does anyone have any

> recommendations? We should start a clothing exchange or something.

>

> Oh, and one last thing, for those of you that have not had surgery

> yet. The only thing that I wish that someone had warned me about

was

> the depression that occurs after going under anesthesia. If I had

> known about this I would have prepared better by using some

natural

> healing techniques (not drugs). I took a week off of work and

when I

> returned I was in such a funk that I almost quit my job. It took

me

> awhile to realize that I was suffering from a temporary depression

> and I shouldn't walk out the door. I have a very close friend

that

> is a " healer " and she gave me some Back flower remedies (that

didn't

> bother my stomach) and some aromatherapy that helped and she

> recommended Reiki (if I had know I would have scheduled a Reiki

> session right after my return home). I know that some find these

> kind of weird but it is just my opinion.

>

> Anyhow, happy losing!

>

> 012706/252/220ish/135ish

>

August 1, 2006

Hi !

Your post brought a smile to my face! Ah, preschool, my favorite

age!! With the support of her teachers, Sophie is going to love it!

I am so glad you had such a positive meeting with your daughter's

preschool. It sure did sound like a happy day! Continued success to

your daughter!

Patti

Surgery Day 11/25/02 (What A Day!)

Hook Up Day BWP 1/2/03 (A Happy Day!)

3G 1/31/03 (An Even Happier Day!)

August 1, 2006

Oh ,

You post put a great big smile on Ole Gig's face, I am so very happy

for you, Sophie and the rest of the family, I can just imagine how

good it felt to come out of that meeting :-)))

How quickly those problems of waiting for Insurance Approval, surgery

date, surgery DAY Oh and " Stubborn Little Girl " …lol are all forgotten.

Congratulations to all of you, this is truly a milestone for Sophie,

and only enforces your good judgment, you made the right decision and

did all the right things to get her the best, and she is a trooper who

is making the most of what she has received.

You should all be very proud and give Sophie a great big GIGA Hug from

the crazy Canuck (((((Sophie)))))

Regards

Mike " Ears Hopin " P

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My husband, daughter and I had a meeting yesterday with our school

principle and the pre-school teachers to introduce Sophie and go over

her needs and answer questions. I was so sure that she wasn't ready

for

preschool but wanted to " get the ball rolling " just the same. As it

turns out, we are right on track and some of the things we are working

on are actually kindergarten skills! I am so pleased! I always felt

that between working full time, taking care of my family and

everything

else going on, that I wasn't doing her justice. I was thinking that

all

of the other moms would be teaching colors, shapes, letters, etc.

while

we were still trying teach hearing and talking, and that the other

kids

would be so much more advanced. But somewhere along the line, living

AVT has paid off. The teachers and principle agreed that she is right

on

target. She still has a language delay and is a deaf child, but the CI

has made a HUGE difference in a very short amount of time. I can't

wait for her to be in school as I think she will love it. The teachers

were awesome and couldn't wait to have her in their classroom as well.

I was so worried going into the meeting and came out feeling so much

better! I just had to share our " moment " . Thanks for listening!!

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May 2, 2009

our baby graduated from college today- cum laude! it was a wonderful day all

around. then we headed home only to run into some scary weather! we found out a

tornado hit by my niece's house about 10 miles from here. they're all OK thank

God. My daughter went to her boyfriend's graduation tonight. They are both

headed home into some scary weather, they're in separate cars so my exhausted

daughter is driving by herself. they will be gettin in about 2 a.m. i'm sure

john will follow her but if any of the nightowls are up, please say a prayer for

travling mercies for chas and john. blessings and pain free days from a very

happy but totally exhausted momma in stormy Texas.

May 2, 2009

Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way,

Celebrate lifes triumphs...That is quite an academic record,,,,,

Raniolo

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Subject: [ ] happy day

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009, 1:02 AM