Guest guest Posted March 17, 1999 Report Share Posted March 17, 1999 Hi ann, Just about everyone reports this about Benadryl! One of the few things that seems to hold true for everyone! ne, 59, Lawrenceville On Wed, 17 Mar 1999 04:10:18 EST GQuinn9427@... writes: >From: GQuinn9427@... > >Hi, > >My name is a nn and I live in Sonoma, California. I'm 52 years >old and >have had RLS since I was a teenager, my sister also has RLS. I have >tried >many different things, but none of them work for me for long. >Melatonin will >work for the first couple of nights, then it will stop working. I >have tried >Benadryl and that had the reverse effect on me. I was up all night >walking >around my house. Has anyone else have this problem with Benadryl? > >ann >Sonoma > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Ideas on how we can improve ONElist? >http://www.onelist.com >Check out the Suggestion Box feature on our new web site >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This forum is for support only. The information posted to this List >is for support purposes >and is not intended to replace the examination, diagnosis and >treatment of a licensed >physician and no such claims are inferred. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 1999 Report Share Posted October 11, 1999 In a message dated 10/11/99 9:38:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bluangel@... writes: << Im new to the list and to the diet as well.. ive spent the last week reading and learning what i can that makes this diet right for me.. My name is Dianna a/k/a Blu i live in Canada.. form what ive read so far you seem like great people who are very caring... >> Hello and welcome to the list Dianna!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 1999 Report Share Posted October 11, 1999 Dianna, Welcome to the list!! Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/158/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----155 List Moderator http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 1999 Report Share Posted October 11, 1999 Welcome to the list Dianna. I am also new to the list and so far have enjoyed reading everyone's comments. I wish you much successs and will look forward to hearing of your progress. Martha dianna wrote: > Good morning...Im new to the list and to the diet as well..ive spent > the last week reading and learningwhat i can that makes this diet > right for me..My name is Dianna a/k/a Blu i live in Canada..form what > ive read so far you seem like greatpeople who are very caring... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 1999 Report Share Posted October 12, 1999 , WTG!! Welcome to the list! Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----155 List Moderator http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 1999 Report Share Posted October 12, 1999 In a message dated 10/12/99 7:55:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, cyvamp@... writes: << Hi my name is , I have been doing low carb for 2 months now and have lost 12 lbs. >> Hello and welcome to the list and wtg on your weight loss!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Hi Sharon... I too, find that complete abstinance from the goodies is the only way for me... I'm like my kids.. give me an inch I take a mile.. Welcome back and Good Luck... on Long Island 246/241/160 10/18/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Sharon, You came to the right place!! Welcome!! Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----155 !!!!!!!!Go Braves!!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator---ICQ#51429926 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 In a message dated 10/24/99 10:19:23 AM Central Daylight Time, We2steps@... writes: << too, find that complete abstinance from the goodies is the only way for me... I'm like my kids.. give me an inch I take a mile. >> As Doritoes says " I can't eat just one!! " Sheila In Texas HAPPY HALLOWEEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Sharon Welcome to the list. Your story is so similar to mine. I too have done all the diets and realized being fat and happy was healthier than yo-yo dieting. There is something to be said for accepting yourself the way you are. I have not lost weight now in 9 years. I am trying the Adkins diet because at 40 years old the weight is starting to slow me down from the activities I want to do, mainly horseback riding. I have found it to be an easy diet to stay with. My weight loss has been very slow. I have lost 10 lbs in two months. But it has been steady weight loss, and it sure feels good to be losing weight again! Good luck, be sure and take diet supplements, welcome to the list. Kittyhorse 198/189/145 -- http://sites.netscape.net/kittyhorse/haabyhorses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Welcome Sharon while there will be time your weight will go up and down by a few pounds you will always be losing something inches flab something maybe not always lbs like we would like but look at it this way if the weight came off without the toning then we'd all be skin and flab. --- SSBrand@... wrote: > My name is Sharon and I am 37. I have been > struggling with my weight since I > was about 25. To lose weight, I have tried counting > calories, Weight Watchers > 3x, NutriSystem 1x lost 30 lbs. just to gain it > back, Craig - the food > is awful, low fat, Slim Fast and probably more ways > I can't remember right > now. I yo-yo dieted up and down until I reached > 220 lbs. and had decided I > was just going to be fat. > > A cousin told me about Atkins and while skeptical > decided to give it a try. > I followed Atkins for 7 weeks and lost 28 lbs. Then, > I decided to try the > Carb. Addicts Diet, because the Reward Meal appealed > to me. I spent the whole > week going up and down, having my cravings return, > and not feeling as good as > I did on Atkins. For me it just works better to say > no cookies, rather than > have the one or two planned at the RM turn in to 6 > or 8. I had trouble with > acid reflux before Atkins, which disappeared two > days into the program. For > me, Atkins is the best way to go. I hope to lose > another 50 lbs. Today I > begin induction again after straying for a week. > I hope to make some new > friends and be able to give and receive some > support. > > Sharon > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Being Big and Beautiful is a state of mind, Never > let anyone tell you different. > > ===== Sue List Manager 310/260.5/180 255 by 10/31 Wilmington Delaware Low carb link with info and recipes.http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 1999 Report Share Posted November 1, 1999 In a message dated 11/1/99 8:17:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, danmar@... writes: << When I weighed myself this morning I lost 2lbs. >> Marie, That is great Marie, two pounds is two pounds gone!!!! Welcome to the list!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator ICQ#29940083 North Carolina 170/138/125 4/9/99 Low carb Sites http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html " >Penny's Low Carb Links</ A> http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 1999 Report Share Posted November 1, 1999 Marie WTG!!!!!!!!! Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for TG ----- 154 !!!!!!!!Go Dolphins!!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator---ICQ#51429926 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 1999 Report Share Posted November 1, 1999 Thats great Vickie, Good Luck!! Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for TG ----- 154 !!!!!!!!Go Dolphins!!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator---ICQ#51429926 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 1999 Report Share Posted November 1, 1999 Hi All, Enjoying your messages very much! Just started the Atkins today and am really feeling positive about this - Vickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2000 Report Share Posted May 9, 2000 --- rdanietafost@... wrote: > I have been reading posts for a couple of weeks but > this is the my Dear Danita, Welcome to the group. My name is Kathy, I'm 35. I've known for about 3 years that it was CMT that I had, like you I knew something was wrong, Just didn't know what. I just sold all my horses this past winter, because keeping up with them was too exausting for me. Simple tasks wear me out. I didn't know till just recently that it was part of CMT. My hands are not affected, but I've never had balance. I started walking strange at 26 and that has slowly deteriorated over the years. I live in Tennessee. We moved here from Florida 4 years ago. The terrain is killing me-Rocks and mountains. I love my ankle braces they give me some security with walking. This group has been wonderful for me, because only some one with a muscular disorder could understand what its all about. I still don't think my husband fully understands what I'm not capable of doing or why. Do you have any children? I have 4 sons, one has CMT that we know of. I suspect that my youngest may have it too. Two of my boys are tremendous athletes and one of them is working on a football scolership, so you never know. Thanks for sharing, Kathy first time to write. I was diagnosed with CMT in > 1998. Although I > have known for years that there was something wrong. > I have known for > about 10 years what I had since my aunt was > diagnosed and I had the > same symptoms. For many years ,I am 33 and have had > problems that I > can remember since about 12, I have went through > cycles of hurting > feet for a couple of months and then I would be fine > for several > months. In the past year it has been a steadily > increasing problem > and my hands are now affected. I have problems with > tripping over my > own feet, if I try to stand in one spot I fall, > climbing stairs has > become impossibe,I drop things,my hands are shaky > especially when I > am carrying something. I am in the process of > applying for SSD I had > another EMG last Friday and went to see about braces > yesterday. Two > years ago I was telling my husband this is not going > to affect me > that much. I can work with it. Then in NOvember of > 1999 I found that > after work I couldn't even walk up the front steps > to get in the > house when I got home from work. I was pushing my > body so hard at > work that when I wasn't working I couldn't do any > thing. > I have found lots of interesting posts here and can > relate to most. > I will be visiting often. Danieta > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2000 Report Share Posted May 9, 2000 Kathy Yes, I have three daughters none of them have been tested but I am sure that my youngest has CMT. She has feet that look just like mine also she complains of aching legs. The other two are twins and I think one may have it. We know that she has Scholiosis and I understand that it is one of the signs also she so uncoordinated, Just as I was as a kid. The twins are 12 and that is about when I started having problems. Tonda , the twin I think has it , has tried playng sports but she is so awkward that I feel sorry for her. Her twin sister , Ronda is also clumbsy but not as bad. The funny thing is that my youngest daughter ,, The first one that I suspected had CMT is very Coordinated and can turn flips and dance and has no problems with balance. But 's feet are tuned in and aways have been. I first noticed her legs when I had a picture taken of her when she was about 6 months old and in the picture it was very obvious.I am looking forward to having someone my age to talk to about CMT. Until now I have only had my aunt. It is nice to talk to her but we don't have the same interests and her kids are all grown. And right now since I am not working I need something to do. Thanks for the welcome . Danieta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2000 Report Share Posted May 9, 2000 Kathy Yes, I have three daughters none of them have been tested but I am sure that my youngest has CMT. She has feet that look just like mine also she complains of aching legs. The other two are twins and I think one may have it. We know that she has Scholiosis and I understand that it is one of the signs also she so uncoordinated, Just as I was as a kid. The twins are 12 and that is about when I started having problems. Tonda , the twin I think has it , has tried playng sports but she is so awkward that I feel sorry for her. Her twin sister , Ronda is also clumbsy but not as bad. The funny thing is that my youngest daughter ,, The first one that I suspected had CMT is very Coordinated and can turn flips and dance and has no problems with balance. But 's feet are tuned in and aways have been. I first noticed her legs when I had a picture taken of her when she was about 6 months old and in the picture it was very obvious.I am looking forward to having someone my age to talk to about CMT. Until now I have only had my aunt. It is nice to talk to her but we don't have the same interests and her kids are all grown. And right now since I am not working I need something to do. Thanks for the welcome . Danieta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2000 Report Share Posted May 10, 2000 Danieta Welcome to the chat. I am just back from vacation and catching up on everything. So Welcome again. Martha rdanietafost@... wrote: I have been reading posts for a couple of weeks but this is the my first time to write. I was diagnosed with CMT in 1998. Although I have known for years that there was something wrong. I have known for about 10 years what I had since my aunt was diagnosed and I had the same symptoms. For many years ,I am 33 and have had problems that I can remember since about 12, I have went through cycles of hurting feet for a couple of months and then I would be fine for several months. In the past year it has been a steadily increasing problem and my hands are now affected. I have problems with tripping over my own feet, if I try to stand in one spot I fall, climbing stairs has become impossibe,I drop things,my hands are shaky especially when I am carrying something. I am in the process of applying for SSD I had another EMG last Friday and went to see about braces yesterday. Two years ago I was telling my husband this is not going to affect me that much. I can work with it. Then in NOvember of 1999 I found that after work I couldn't even walk up the front steps to get in the house when I got home from work. I was pushing my body so hard at work that when I wasn't working I couldn't do any thing. I have found lots of interesting posts here and can relate to most. I will be visiting often. Danieta --------------------------------- border= " 0 " alt= " " src= " http://adimg.egroups.com/img/3862/10/_/616793/_/957885166/specialoffer468x6\ 0a3.gif " > --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2000 Report Share Posted May 10, 2000 Hi Danieta! I could totally identify with you when I read your " letter " . I am a 37 year old Norwegian girl, married and living in England. I also used to work, and one of the sadest things I did was giving it up. I pushed myself for 6 years working in the Miniastry of Justice in Oslo. I loved my job, but I could not cope. Every day I was physically sick before work and when I came home. Total exhaustion! The last year I tried 50% work (every second day) but I just had to give up in the end. I also believed that my illness would not progress as badly as it has. The last five years things have gone from bad to worse healthwise. When I met my husband 5 years ago, I was much " stronger " than I am now. I stumble and fall all the time and now my hands have gone all " inward-bent " and numb. I can just use my indexfingers typing (I used to type well at work every day.) I do try to look at the good things in life and I appreciate a kind, understanding husband etc. but it is not always easy to be optimistic when every little thong is a struggle. Stay in touch! Best Wishes from Nina Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2000 Report Share Posted May 10, 2000 Hi Danieta! I could totally identify with you when I read your " letter " . I am a 37 year old Norwegian girl, married and living in England. I also used to work, and one of the sadest things I did was giving it up. I pushed myself for 6 years working in the Miniastry of Justice in Oslo. I loved my job, but I could not cope. Every day I was physically sick before work and when I came home. Total exhaustion! The last year I tried 50% work (every second day) but I just had to give up in the end. I also believed that my illness would not progress as badly as it has. The last five years things have gone from bad to worse healthwise. When I met my husband 5 years ago, I was much " stronger " than I am now. I stumble and fall all the time and now my hands have gone all " inward-bent " and numb. I can just use my indexfingers typing (I used to type well at work every day.) I do try to look at the good things in life and I appreciate a kind, understanding husband etc. but it is not always easy to be optimistic when every little thong is a struggle. Stay in touch! Best Wishes from Nina Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2001 Report Share Posted April 6, 2001 : The DS absolutely can be done laprascopically. In fact mine was. Mine took 7-1/2 hours though mine was the third or fourth that my surgeon did lap so that probably is lots longer than most. I think about 5 hours is the norm, barring complications. I would strongly suggest that you avoid the mini gastric bypass at all costs. I'm sure others can give you the sites but it has a terrible track record and has some real dangers down the road. The RNY is an excellent surgery with a very good record though everyone here will tell you how much better the DS is. Good luck on your quest. Regards. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fart San , TX, 60 years old Dr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260 http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html New to list > Hello Everyone, > I am new to this list and am exploring DS. I have looked at the so called > mini gastric bypass which is on hold now and the RNY. Can the DS be > performed laparoscopic and what is the surgical time? > Thank you. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2001 Report Share Posted April 6, 2001 : The DS absolutely can be done laprascopically. In fact mine was. Mine took 7-1/2 hours though mine was the third or fourth that my surgeon did lap so that probably is lots longer than most. I think about 5 hours is the norm, barring complications. I would strongly suggest that you avoid the mini gastric bypass at all costs. I'm sure others can give you the sites but it has a terrible track record and has some real dangers down the road. The RNY is an excellent surgery with a very good record though everyone here will tell you how much better the DS is. Good luck on your quest. Regards. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fart San , TX, 60 years old Dr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260 http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html New to list > Hello Everyone, > I am new to this list and am exploring DS. I have looked at the so called > mini gastric bypass which is on hold now and the RNY. Can the DS be > performed laparoscopic and what is the surgical time? > Thank you. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 > Hello Everyone, Can the DS be performed laparoscopic and what is the surgical time? , The DS is performed laparoscopically, but only by a few surgeons. My surgeons do the lap routinely (Jossart/Rabkin), and my surgical time was 2-1/2 hours. This team measures the entire intestinal tract, and also removes the appendix which results is a slightly longer surgical time. Please visit the duodenal switch website if you have not done so already - lots of great information: www.duodenalswitch.com Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 In a message dated 4/6/01 11:06:13 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << The DS absolutely can be done laprascopically. In fact mine was. Mine took 7-1/2 hours though mine was the third or fourth that my surgeon did lap so that probably is lots longer than most. I think about 5 hours is the norm, barring complications. >> It can be less that five hours... my lap BPD/DS (with gallbladder removal) was done laparoscopically by Dr. Michel Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC in three hours. I think that he usually does a three hour + laparoscopic BPD/DS with him as the surgeon (barring any kind of complications), but then again he is one of the most experienced in the field having pioneered the lap BPD/DS procedure (or, one of the forms of it - he doesn't do proportional limbs, etc.). Now, there weren't any complications and I hadn't had any previous abdominal surgeries. I've known others who had more complicated situations having the lap surgery in five hours or so. All the best, laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC January 25, 2001 76 days post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) now: 269.5/bmi 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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