Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Welcome to the group! Sounds like you've had some great success so far! Colleen > Hi there ladies, > > Well, I've been lurking around here for the past few weeks and I'm > finally going to introduce myself. My name is Aly and I'm on my > first challenge, almost done with week 10. I bought the BFL book on > a whim, and boy am I glad that I did. What a lucky twist of fate. > I've lost 18 pounds so far and I look better than I have in years. > I've gone from a size 18/20 to a 14 or 16, and eventually I'm hoping > to get to a size 8 or so. But actually, my weight and dress size are > both secondary to the way that I *feel* now. I feel so much > healthier than I have ever been. I feel more in control and so much > more informed about what I eat. No more fad dieting for me, ever! I > have completely committed to this lifestyle change. > > Anyway, I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you ladies. Reading > the posts in here every day keeps me motivated. Plus you have given > me so much information, from recipes, to workout tips, to websites. > I'm so grateful. Now, one of my goals is to become Poster Girl!! > > When I'm doing my cardio (which is always a struggle for me), I > keep that thought in my head – I visualize my awesome " after " pics as > poster girl! That thought really keeps me going. > > Oh, and one more thing I wanted to mention. I recently ordered my > EAS stuff from www.muscledepot.com. The prices are excellent and > shipping is free if you order over $100. A 42 pack of Myo lite > shakes is 47.95 and Betagen 30 servings is 13.99. > > I hope everyone has a great day today, reach those 10's and feel > your best. Keep inspiring me, ladies! > > -Aly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Thanks for welcoming me Colleen! -Aly > > Hi there ladies, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Aly, You are going to love this group. Lots and lots of good information is shared, as well as hundreds of shoulders to cry on. Alys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Ditto to that, 'cause today I did allot of crying or should I say whining! LOL Noelle Re: Hi everyone, I'm new Aly, You are going to love this group. Lots and lots of good information is shared, as well as hundreds of shoulders to cry on. Alys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Hello , Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 1:38:04 PM, you wrote: > I wanted to introduce myself, my name is and I was banded in > San Diego on 10/8/07. I've been on the OH website and came across this > group. Welcome. Congratulations on starting down the banded path. > I am wanting to do this right, at my age there is no time to start over > again, and again. Well, regardless of age, none of us want to do stuff over and over. Been there and done that with too many others already, right? BTW, don't worry about age. I may be the oldest around this group (or not) at age 64 (just went down to get medicare card on monday), but I know people in their 70s who've done well with bands, and after 4.5 years I'm sure happy with mine. > I went today for what I thought was going to be my first fill. The dr. > said I didn't need one because my weight loss is going so well without > it. Good for me. I found out I have an AP 10cm band. I was told that > I may have enough restriction at this point just from the band alone > that my fills may be few and far between. One can only hope. Good news. I've only had three fills, the last one almost 4 years ago. Didn't have first one for about six months. > Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I hope to learn and help > as time goes by. Again, welcome. -- Best regards, Dan mailto:honu@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thank you for the welcome Dan. 4.5 years, that's inspirational. You're right; age is relative and at 49 I thought I might have been pushing it getting the band. I'm thrilled I did it and so happy to have encounted knowledgable folks along the way. You are the first person to tell me that they didn't have a fill for the first 6 months. I was truly hoping that getting a fill wouldn't necessarly be routine. In all that I've read so far it seemed that getting the adjustments were more regular. I'm happy to wait until it is the right time. Nice meeting you and have a nice rest of your day. > > > I wanted to introduce myself, my name is and I was banded in > > San Diego on 10/8/07. I've been on the OH website and came across this > > group. > > Welcome. Congratulations on starting down the banded path. > > > I am wanting to do this right, at my age there is no time to start over > > again, and again. > > Well, regardless of age, none of us want to do stuff over and over. > Been there and done that with too many others already, right? > > BTW, don't worry about age. I may be the oldest around this group (or > not) at age 64 (just went down to get medicare card on monday), but I > know people in their 70s who've done well with bands, and after 4.5 > years I'm sure happy with mine. > > > I went today for what I thought was going to be my first fill. The dr. > > said I didn't need one because my weight loss is going so well without > > it. Good for me. I found out I have an AP 10cm band. I was told that > > I may have enough restriction at this point just from the band alone > > that my fills may be few and far between. One can only hope. > > Good news. I've only had three fills, the last one almost 4 years > ago. Didn't have first one for about six months. > > > Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I hope to learn and help > > as time goes by. > > Again, welcome. > > -- > Best regards, > Dan mailto:honu@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 : Welcome. I'm 61 and have had my band since 7/03. Now is about the best time to do anything that you want to do. Next on my list of things I want to do is travel from West to East on the train through Canada. As soon as we can, dh and I are opting for that one. Blessings From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 3:24 PM Subject: Re: Hi Everyone, I'm new Thank you for the welcome Dan. 4.5 years, that's inspirational. You're right; age is relative and at 49 I thought I might have been pushing it getting the band. I'm thrilled I did it and so happy to have encounted knowledgable folks along the way. You are the first person to tell me that they didn't have a fill for the first 6 months. I was truly hoping that getting a fill wouldn't necessarly be routine. In all that I've read so far it seemed that getting the adjustments were more regular. I'm happy to wait until it is the right time. Nice meeting you and have a nice rest of your day. > > > I wanted to introduce myself, my name is and I was banded in > > San Diego on 10/8/07. I've been on the OH website and came across this > > group. > > Welcome. Congratulations on starting down the banded path. > > > I am wanting to do this right, at my age there is no time to start over > > again, and again. > > Well, regardless of age, none of us want to do stuff over and over. > Been there and done that with too many others already, right? > > BTW, don't worry about age. I may be the oldest around this group (or > not) at age 64 (just went down to get medicare card on monday), but I > know people in their 70s who've done well with bands, and after 4.5 > years I'm sure happy with mine. > > > I went today for what I thought was going to be my first fill. The dr. > > said I didn't need one because my weight loss is going so well without > > it. Good for me. I found out I have an AP 10cm band. I was told that > > I may have enough restriction at this point just from the band alone > > that my fills may be few and far between. One can only hope. > > Good news. I've only had three fills, the last one almost 4 years > ago. Didn't have first one for about six months. > > > Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I hope to learn and help > > as time goes by. > > Again, welcome. > > -- > Best regards, > Dan mailto:honu@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 i had my band since feb of this year and turned 60 in aug. better late than never!!! At 07:16 PM 12/5/2007, you wrote: >: > >Welcome. I'm 61 and have had my band since 7/03. Now is about the best time >to do anything that you want to do. Next on my list of things I want to do >is travel from West to East on the train through Canada. As soon as we can, >dh and I are opting for that one. > >Blessings > > > >From: >[mailto: ] On Behalf Of >Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 3:24 PM > >Subject: Re: Hi Everyone, I'm new > > > > >Thank you for the welcome Dan. > >4.5 years, that's inspirational. You're right; age is relative and at >49 I thought I might have been pushing it getting the band. I'm >thrilled I did it and so happy to have encounted knowledgable folks >along the way. > >You are the first person to tell me that they didn't have a fill for the >first 6 months. I was truly hoping that getting a fill wouldn't >necessarly be routine. In all that I've read so far it seemed that >getting the adjustments were more regular. I'm happy to wait until it >is the right time. > >Nice meeting you and have a nice rest of your day. > > > > > > > > > I wanted to introduce myself, my name is and I was banded >in > > > San Diego on 10/8/07. I've been on the OH website and came across >this > > > group. > > > > Welcome. Congratulations on starting down the banded path. > > > > > I am wanting to do this right, at my age there is no time to start >over > > > again, and again. > > > > Well, regardless of age, none of us want to do stuff over and over. > > Been there and done that with too many others already, right? > > > > BTW, don't worry about age. I may be the oldest around this group (or > > not) at age 64 (just went down to get medicare card on monday), but I > > know people in their 70s who've done well with bands, and after 4.5 > > years I'm sure happy with mine. > > > > > I went today for what I thought was going to be my first fill. The >dr. > > > said I didn't need one because my weight loss is going so well >without > > > it. Good for me. I found out I have an AP 10cm band. I was told that > > > I may have enough restriction at this point just from the band alone > > > that my fills may be few and far between. One can only hope. > > > > Good news. I've only had three fills, the last one almost 4 years > > ago. Didn't have first one for about six months. > > > > > Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I hope to learn and >help > > > as time goes by. > > > > Again, welcome. > > > > -- > > Best regards, > > Dan mailto:honu@... > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Hi, ! Welcome! Fills are given only as needed, never on any set schedule-so I'm glad your fill person didn't give an uneeded fill. For some people, fills aren't needed for quite awhile,and this is fine. If you're losing well with no fill - from better eating, natural restriction just from band placement, improving your activity level- that's great! good for you! Sandy r > > I wanted to introduce myself, my name is and I was banded in > San Diego on 10/8/07. I've been on the OH website and came across this > group. > > I am wanting to do this right, at my age there is no time to start over > again, and again. > > I went today for what I thought was going to be my first fill. The dr. > said I didn't need one because my weight loss is going so well without > it. Good for me. I found out I have an AP 10cm band. I was told that > I may have enough restriction at this point just from the band alone > that my fills may be few and far between. One can only hope. > > Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I hope to learn and help > as time goes by. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hello , Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 4:24:24 PM, you wrote: > 4.5 years, that's inspirational. You're right; age is relative and at > 49 I thought I might have been pushing it getting the band. I'm > thrilled I did it and so happy to have encounted knowledgable folks > along the way. Yes, age is relative. I got my band at 60. As another illustration a couple days ago I was helping a university student use the library comptuers (that's what I do) and she sort of whined that she was SO OLD that she just had a hard time learning new things, etc. She was a nursing student and I reminded her that she was learning new things in school, and could do this, and she just had a fear of this particular new thing. I told her that I'd have a fear of learning how to draw blood. She said " Oh, that's SO EASY " and I reminded her that it was for her because she'd done it and practiced it. And that I COULD learn how to do it, but had no need to. She went on fussing that " but I'm almost FIFTY " and then told her that I was later that day going to SS office to sign up for my Medicare Card. She conceded that you're never to old to learn or do or make progress. Yeah, another of Dan's long-but-true-and-hopefully-helpful stories. You'll get used to them, perhaps. I'm perhaps a prime example of this quote from Blaise Pascal some 350 years ago: I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter. > You are the first person to tell me that they didn't have a fill for the > first 6 months. I was truly hoping that getting a fill wouldn't > necessarly be routine. In all that I've read so far it seemed that > getting the adjustments were more regular. I'm happy to wait until it > is the right time. As you'll continue to learn that regarding the band we're all as different as we are in other aspects of our lives: religious beliefs, hair color, waist size, gender, height, weight, intelligence, size of ears, and a million other things. The rules are generally the same for all of us. And I always remind people that though many ways are better than others, none of us will have an identical path in this part of our lives, any more than we do in others. -- Best regards, Dan mailto:honu@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Nice to meet you Sandy, I've read so many of your OH posts. I must say that I am so excited to be banded. Like many, this is the most important decision that I've ever made for myself and I want to do it right. > > > > I wanted to introduce myself, my name is and I was banded > in > > San Diego on 10/8/07. I've been on the OH website and came across > this > > group. > > > > I am wanting to do this right, at my age there is no time to start > over > > again, and again. > > > > I went today for what I thought was going to be my first fill. The > dr. > > said I didn't need one because my weight loss is going so well > without > > it. Good for me. I found out I have an AP 10cm band. I was told > that > > I may have enough restriction at this point just from the band > alone > > that my fills may be few and far between. One can only hope. > > > > Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I hope to learn and > help > > as time goes by. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 , Glad you're here! :-) We try to be a much more personal forum, with answers to every post (by at least one of the wise people here). We don't tolerate the nastiness, squabbles and crap that erupt regularl on other sites. Respectful disagreement is welcome, as are all points of view, if stated " nicely. " Sandy r > > > > > > I wanted to introduce myself, my name is and I was > banded > > in > > > San Diego on 10/8/07. I've been on the OH website and came > across > > this > > > group. > > > > > > I am wanting to do this right, at my age there is no time to > start > > over > > > again, and again. > > > > > > I went today for what I thought was going to be my first fill. > The > > dr. > > > said I didn't need one because my weight loss is going so well > > without > > > it. Good for me. I found out I have an AP 10cm band. I was > told > > that > > > I may have enough restriction at this point just from the band > > alone > > > that my fills may be few and far between. One can only hope. > > > > > > Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I hope to learn > and > > help > > > as time goes by. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Good for you! You're right that it's never too late. I'm hoping our friend Marilyn Dempsey will see this and pipe up.... she is a real inspiration... Sandy R In , Diane <dsb135711@...> wrote: > > i had my band since feb of this year and turned 60 in aug. better > late than never!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thank you for your encouragement. I am very happy about this. It's encouraging to hear the success stories. I think being new to this it can be a bit overwhelming hearing only problems. > > > > i had my band since feb of this year and turned 60 in aug. better > > late than never!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thanks for the accolades, Sandy. She is right. I was banded when I was 68 and it remains one of the smartest thing I have ever done. Maybe the pounds come off a little slower but I just lost another one when I was convinced I had leveled off for good. It would be perfectly agreeable if no more were to come off but on the other hand dropping to 125 would make me a century club member and I wouldn't turn it down. Do not be surprised when friends and family tell you you don't want to lose any more because it will create age lines in your face, etc. My feeling is that were that to happen, who says I couldn't regain it I just tell them it is moot thing because the weight loss appears to have stopped so where is the problem. I'm thinking I upset the pecking order and as far as I am concerned that is their problem. I only wish I had means to help them do the same. What it has meant is that I am off the sleep apnea machine and my blood pressure is greatly reduced giving me hope that eventually I can quit that as well. That just leaves cholesterol, bone density and depression meds and who's to say I can't whip them as well. I am far more active and as a retired individual, I am committed to lots more playing - travel and Red Hat activities and theatrical experiences should I see opportunity. I may be 70 but I am determined not to be labeled 'old'. My companions tend to be 20 years younger and I'm pretty sure they probably don't see it quite that way. And when it comes to comparing problems, I am most content to settle for mine instead of the turmoil I see in their lives. Of course, that doesn't mean they want to listen to my ideas of how I dealt with them in the past or how to ward off the future ones. Please feel free to ask me for any help or advise should you think I might be able to help. Marilyn M Dempsay, age 70, 5'2 " KC area Kuri 6/30/05 226. 217, 134.135? high. surgery, now. goal You are rich in proportion to what you can do without. (And boy is there a lot more around here that I could be happier without - Marilyn) Re: Hi Everyone, I'm new Thank you for your encouragement. I am very happy about this. It's encouraging to hear the success stories. I think being new to this it can be a bit overwhelming hearing only problems. > > > > i had my band since feb of this year and turned 60 in aug. better > > late than never!!! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.17/1177 - Release Date: 12/7/2007 1:11 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hello Marilyn, Thank you for your indepth response. You are so right, I've only been banded since 10/8/07 and I've already heard not to loose too much, things to that nature. One thing I've never worried about in my entire life is being too thin. My primary reason for choosing WLS was to avoid, if possible, the health concerns associated with obesity. I had the surgery before any problems, but I could tell that over the last couple of years things were catching up to me. I am also the primary caretaker for my husband who is newly blind and on hospice. I felt that I needed to be as strong as I could possibly be for his care, but primarly because everyone has told me that the stress and physical exertion takes it's tole on the caretaker as much as the patient. This I am finding out first hand. I had been considering WLS for a few years and when the opportunity presented itself I had to do it. The timing was ideal, the recovery was textbook and I am doing well with it (no fills as of yet). This website and the informative folks on it that I've met so far are the encouragment that I need. I thank you again for your insight and I will take you up on your offer of questions/concerns in the future. You are an inspiration. > > > > > > i had my band since feb of this year and turned 60 in aug. better > > > late than never!!! > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.17/1177 - Release Date: 12/7/2007 1:11 PM > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hello , Monday, December 10, 2007, 10:43:10 AM, you wrote: > I am also the primary caretaker for > my husband who is newly blind and on hospice. I felt that I needed > to be as strong as I could possibly be for his care, but primarly > because everyone has told me that the stress and physical exertion > takes it's tole on the caretaker as much as the patient. This I am > finding out first hand. You are one brave lady to get banded at the same time as the above. I have some understanding of the issues you're facing from having lost a little sister and little brother to cancer, and helping both their spouses with the hospice care. I have a sainted niece who is an RN and a hospice nurse. I don't know how she does it, but she loves it because it is SO important, and she really does love the people and what she can do for them...plus, not many other nurses want to do it. Best wishes and prayers to you and yours, -- Best regards, Dan mailto:honu@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Morning Dan, Actually I'm not that brave I wish I where. I should've done the band sooner, putting it off, reason after reason. My husband is 12 years my senior and has been in failing health for 6 years. No time was ever a good time for me to consider my own health. All my excuses about being the primary breadwinner, needing to see to home and hearth and then once he went blind and this summer put into hospice care, I felt I could no longer neglect my health. I was fortunate that he was at a stable point and the surgery date was ideal. Now I am stronger and more able to face what comes next. Even with the modest amount of time and weight loss so far, I have more energy, I'll take it! The caring souls in hospice amaze me. I don't know how they do it, but I am beyond grateful that they do and people such as they have the inner strength to help others in this unenveiable time of their lives. Thank you for your prayers and wishes. > > > I am also the primary caretaker for > > my husband who is newly blind and on hospice. I felt that I needed > > to be as strong as I could possibly be for his care, but primarly > > because everyone has told me that the stress and physical exertion > > takes it's tole on the caretaker as much as the patient. This I am > > finding out first hand. > > You are one brave lady to get banded at the same time as the above. I > have some understanding of the issues you're facing from having lost a > little sister and little brother to cancer, and helping both their > spouses with the hospice care. I have a sainted niece who is an RN > and a hospice nurse. I don't know how she does it, but she loves it > because it is SO important, and she really does love the people and > what she can do for them...plus, not many other nurses want to do it. > > Best wishes and prayers to you and yours, > > -- > Best regards, > Dan mailto:honu@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Welcome . There are a lot of good people on these lyme groups. They will help you answer lots of questions. Do you have a copy of Dr. B's Guidelines. If not let me know. hugs, Connie, Michigan [ ] Hi Everyone, I'm New > Hi Folks: > I have been laboring with extreme fatigue for several years. In the > last 6 months I have experienced bilateral knee and shoulder pain. > Sometimes my fingers, elbows, wrists and ankles bother me. It is > getting worse. I go to a nurse practitioner who has done a battery of > tests. My sed rate is quite elevated at 44. The Western Blot is not > back yet. My Rheumatoid Factor was negative. About 20 years ago I > removed a tick from my body when I lived in NJ. Hard to know if there > was a rash - can't exactly see my own butt :-) > Anyhow, I have been started on doxcycline yesterday and have been > doing lots of reading on Lyme's. I thought this would be a good place > to get info. Thanks for listening. > > > > For free up to date information about Lyme disease and the known > co-infections delivered to your email address see: > Robynns_Lyme_List/ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 hi mary. where did you have your western blot test done? what other tests has your doctor done? chelsea pereocchio <maxandfrancis@...> wrote: Hi Folks: I have been laboring with extreme fatigue for several years. In the last 6 months I have experienced bilateral knee and shoulder pain. Sometimes my fingers, elbows, wrists and ankles bother me. It is getting worse. I go to a nurse practitioner who has done a battery of tests. My sed rate is quite elevated at 44. The Western Blot is not back yet. My Rheumatoid Factor was negative. About 20 years ago I removed a tick from my body when I lived in NJ. Hard to know if there was a rash - can't exactly see my own butt :-) Anyhow, I have been started on doxcycline yesterday and have been doing lots of reading on Lyme's. I thought this would be a good place to get info. Thanks for listening. Chelsea --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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