Guest guest Posted October 20, 1999 Report Share Posted October 20, 1999 I have now been on the wol two weeks today and have lost 5 lbs. Expected more but will be happy I lost some. I would be real happy if I could loose this much much every 2 wks. Only 65 to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 I got 7 out of 8, mostly B's and C's but all my mother did was moan that I'd failed maths. They did recover quickly afterwards and buy me a present but it was that moan I remembered. I hope I'm more positive about my children and their achievements than my parents were about me. Lesley ANT, tr BFC, Mother, Wife, Friend, Mender of Broken Hearts, Keeper of Secrets, Chauffeur, Cook, Maid, Writer. Overweight, Over thirty, Over here in Worthing.. " Believing Oneself to be perfect is often the sign of a delusional mind! " Star Trek. Re: Yeshaya's results > > > Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How > did > > your families celebrate/commiserate? > > > > Hannah, 27 > > Mum to Bethany 7, Lawrence 5 1/2, Verity 3, Alfie 6 months > > > hmm don't think it was very memorable, 4b's & 2c's my twin didn't pass > any but had managed to get into Dartington Art College on the strength > of a couple of tigers and leopards she had drawn. They were fantastic > mind you. So it makes you wonder why you bother with written exams. > > She works as a chef now by the way, fantastic at it and taught > herself. > > :-) > > Tupman > Mum to Matt 13, 10, Jonty 2 & Phil 36 > Torbay & S.Devon Branch > NCT Houseswap Register Coordinator > NCT UK Trustee > > Go placidly amidst noise and haste. > > Why not visit www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com > > Or go shopping with NCT Maternity Sales www.nctms.co.uk > > > > _________________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 I got C and two D's at A level, much lower than expected but had discovered boys by then ) I'll always remember that Prince got the same grades and got into Cambridge whereas I had to retake! I retook two of them and got 2 B's which was enough to get me into my uni of choice but by then was bored with studying and went into nursing, then decided that was a mistake and ended up at Uni after all. Still it was all good life experience! Lesley ANT, tr BFC, Mother, Wife, Friend, Mender of Broken Hearts, Keeper of Secrets, Chauffeur, Cook, Maid, Writer. Overweight, Over thirty, Over here in Worthing.. " Believing Oneself to be perfect is often the sign of a delusional mind! " Star Trek. Results > In a message dated 8/24/01 4:55:58 PM W. Australia Standard Time, > writes: > > > > I got 7 out of 8, mostly B's and C's but all my mother did was moan > > that I'd failed maths > > I got 11 O'levels and was expected to do well at A levels. I think I did (I > got 3 - a B and 2 D's) - but all people could say to me was - " aren't you > disappointed? " > > No I wasn't - I'd got what I needed for Uni and that was all that mattered. > > Debbie Slater > Perth, WA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 I got C and two D's at A level, much lower than expected but had discovered boys by then ) I'll always remember that Prince got the same grades and got into Cambridge whereas I had to retake! I retook two of them and got 2 B's which was enough to get me into my uni of choice but by then was bored with studying and went into nursing, then decided that was a mistake and ended up at Uni after all. Still it was all good life experience! Lesley ANT, tr BFC, Mother, Wife, Friend, Mender of Broken Hearts, Keeper of Secrets, Chauffeur, Cook, Maid, Writer. Overweight, Over thirty, Over here in Worthing.. " Believing Oneself to be perfect is often the sign of a delusional mind! " Star Trek. Results > In a message dated 8/24/01 4:55:58 PM W. Australia Standard Time, > writes: > > > > I got 7 out of 8, mostly B's and C's but all my mother did was moan > > that I'd failed maths > > I got 11 O'levels and was expected to do well at A levels. I think I did (I > got 3 - a B and 2 D's) - but all people could say to me was - " aren't you > disappointed? " > > No I wasn't - I'd got what I needed for Uni and that was all that mattered. > > Debbie Slater > Perth, WA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 The only one I was bothered about knowing the result of was Latin since I thought I may have failed it and was relieved to find I'd got a C. I always felt that The Olds weren't v pleased but they never said as much. They didn't do pressie buying or even special meals for things like that though which probably explains why these days I have to do things for personal satisfaction rather than reward IYSWIM. -- Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Jack, I like the choice your brother made and how fortunate he was to have you with him during that time. I do not want to go beyond being attached to my oxygen and being able to swallow my meds. If I can't do that, let nature take it's course. How do you feel about oxygen for yourself? I know that you do not use it now. I know I will be talking to my mama at that time also. Margaret To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 5:51:39 AMSubject: Re: Re: Results Sharon, my kid brother was diagnosed with ALS some years ago. It, too, is a disease with little or no effective treatment and eventually fatal. Depending on where in the body ALS begins, there can be a considerable difference in the progress of the disease. Usually, the first indication is the loss of the muscle between the thumb and the forefinger. From there it begins to affect the limbs and then the spinal area. My brother was first affected in the throat area, which is considered the last stage. It becomes impossible to eat, breath or talk. He refused feeding tubes and breathing apparatus and chose to let nature take its course. I stayed with him at home during the final weeks. His spirits were up, he laughed a lot - well, sort of - as much as his weak muscles allowed him. On the last night, I heard noises as if he were trying to talk. I went in and asked him who he was talking to. "Momma," he said. He died within the hour. Jack79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine From: sharon prendergast <ratina122003@ yahoo.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 4:35:03 PMSubject: Re: Re: Results Hi Sher, wondering how the pflex is working for you. ive gone from 1500 on my incentive spirometer to 1750. My paper stated for my age and height i should be at 2150, so not bad. i faithfully use it and i know asthma is different but it says 6 wks for improvement so don't give up. Bruce i also notice on pfts that if sinuses are bad or sometimes the way you sit or even being tired will have an effect. Yeah for warmer weather here for a day in the windy and i do mean windy city. Also my brother in law was just diagnoised for positive als. Can anyone give me some info? i talked to als foundation but as we all know groups who have been there know better Sharon p asthma ph2008 From: Bruce Moreland <brucemoreland@ gmail.com>Subject: Re: ResultsTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 3:25 PM SherPFT's are only so accurate.. Are you finding a need for more oxygen thatsupports what the PFT's show? Is that what you would have anticipatedbefore going to the doctor? If you're having what you describe as flulike symptoms that would certainly push your PFT's down, even if youhaven't progressed.He gave you a pneumonia shot while you're having flu like symptoms?If by short dose of prednisone he means a six day run, then I wouldn'tequate that to all the things we fear about prednisone. I have donethose when required on top of an antibiotic. Actually a couple of timesbut can't remember why the other time.Yes, historically progression will happen. Hope you're feeling bettersoon though as it sounds like you have something additional at themoment on top of the disease.>> I saw pulmodude this morning...> I have 16% less lung capacity than I did last Nov. Also he says Idefinitely have clubbing...gave me a pneumonia shot (last one was 5 yrsago).> He will wait 2 wks and see if I'm feeling better.....kinda flu-likesymptoms and if> not he wants to start a short series of prednisone. He knows I do notwant to take it..Lord knows I don't need any wt. gain. I'm afraid if Iget on for any reason I won't be able to get off again for whateverreason.> Historically , progression will happen....>>> Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Jack, I like the choice your brother made and how fortunate he was to have you with him during that time. I do not want to go beyond being attached to my oxygen and being able to swallow my meds. If I can't do that, let nature take it's course. How do you feel about oxygen for yourself? I know that you do not use it now. I know I will be talking to my mama at that time also. Margaret To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 5:51:39 AMSubject: Re: Re: Results Sharon, my kid brother was diagnosed with ALS some years ago. It, too, is a disease with little or no effective treatment and eventually fatal. Depending on where in the body ALS begins, there can be a considerable difference in the progress of the disease. Usually, the first indication is the loss of the muscle between the thumb and the forefinger. From there it begins to affect the limbs and then the spinal area. My brother was first affected in the throat area, which is considered the last stage. It becomes impossible to eat, breath or talk. He refused feeding tubes and breathing apparatus and chose to let nature take its course. I stayed with him at home during the final weeks. His spirits were up, he laughed a lot - well, sort of - as much as his weak muscles allowed him. On the last night, I heard noises as if he were trying to talk. I went in and asked him who he was talking to. "Momma," he said. He died within the hour. Jack79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine From: sharon prendergast <ratina122003@ yahoo.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 4:35:03 PMSubject: Re: Re: Results Hi Sher, wondering how the pflex is working for you. ive gone from 1500 on my incentive spirometer to 1750. My paper stated for my age and height i should be at 2150, so not bad. i faithfully use it and i know asthma is different but it says 6 wks for improvement so don't give up. Bruce i also notice on pfts that if sinuses are bad or sometimes the way you sit or even being tired will have an effect. Yeah for warmer weather here for a day in the windy and i do mean windy city. Also my brother in law was just diagnoised for positive als. Can anyone give me some info? i talked to als foundation but as we all know groups who have been there know better Sharon p asthma ph2008 From: Bruce Moreland <brucemoreland@ gmail.com>Subject: Re: ResultsTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 3:25 PM SherPFT's are only so accurate.. Are you finding a need for more oxygen thatsupports what the PFT's show? Is that what you would have anticipatedbefore going to the doctor? If you're having what you describe as flulike symptoms that would certainly push your PFT's down, even if youhaven't progressed.He gave you a pneumonia shot while you're having flu like symptoms?If by short dose of prednisone he means a six day run, then I wouldn'tequate that to all the things we fear about prednisone. I have donethose when required on top of an antibiotic. Actually a couple of timesbut can't remember why the other time.Yes, historically progression will happen. Hope you're feeling bettersoon though as it sounds like you have something additional at themoment on top of the disease.>> I saw pulmodude this morning...> I have 16% less lung capacity than I did last Nov. Also he says Idefinitely have clubbing...gave me a pneumonia shot (last one was 5 yrsago).> He will wait 2 wks and see if I'm feeling better.....kinda flu-likesymptoms and if> not he wants to start a short series of prednisone. He knows I do notwant to take it..Lord knows I don't need any wt. gain. I'm afraid if Iget on for any reason I won't be able to get off again for whateverreason.> Historically , progression will happen....>>> Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 twice when I was in the hospital, they put me on 240mgs of prednisone for a few days. I'm on 30 right now trying to get down to 20. Weight gain isn't a problem for me, as I have such a hard time eating cuz of sob and no appetite. My face is a bit bloated though lol Citrus Heights, CaliforniaCOPD-Asthma LIP-2006NHL-1999SJS-1994New LifeFeed the hungryFree Mamograms Subject: Re: ResultsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 6:23 AM Sher, 60mg is alot but I've been on 100mg a day and lived to tell the tale. Before I agreed to take it though I'd have some serious questions for the doctor. Questions like, what are we trying to accomplish with this? With your IPF diagnosis prednisone is generally not effective. Does he think you have alot of inflammation going on? How long does he want you on the prednisone? I really understand your reluctance. In my case I know that prednisone has been effective in the past so it probably would be again but I'm still reluctant to take it unless I absolutely have to. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers Sher! Beth Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 How often do you use your incentive spirometer? I just got one the last time I was in the hospital. I can't believe they haven't given me one before this. Citrus Heights, CaliforniaCOPD-Asthma LIP-2006NHL-1999SJS-1994New LifeFeed the hungryFree Mamograms From: Bruce Moreland <brucemoreland@ gmail.com>Subject: Re: ResultsTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 3:25 PM SherPFT's are only so accurate. Are you finding a need for more oxygen thatsupports what the PFT's show? Is that what you would have anticipatedbefore going to the doctor? If you're having what you describe as flulike symptoms that would certainly push your PFT's down, even if youhaven't progressed.He gave you a pneumonia shot while you're having flu like symptoms?If by short dose of prednisone he means a six day run, then I wouldn'tequate that to all the things we fear about prednisone. I have donethose when required on top of an antibiotic. Actually a couple of timesbut can't remember why the other time.Yes, historically progression will happen. Hope you're feeling bettersoon though as it sounds like you have something additional at themoment on top of the disease.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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