Hello All

[Guest guest]

G'day Uncle Rusty, Welcome back.

Hope you stay well, and there's no need to do any more 'escaping'

for you.

Hugs from Oz,

Jo

Bayly, 4, extended oligo

>

> Well I am still Creekin around just as

> Rusty as ever! The old Oil can has been getting

> a lot of use lately, I still am using this old PC and

> don't try to access the internet much, because it

> takes about an hour to get connected and reach my mail account,

> I did take a little vacation in the, well lets just they

> couldn't keep me! I managed to escape!!!!

> I keep all in my thoughts and prayers even if I CAN'T

> be in contact as much as I would like, so just

> know that the OLD RUSTY ONE! is always

> thinking of YOU ALL!

> Hugs Prayers Love to All!

> Rusty O'Limbs

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Rusty,

Great to hear from you!!!

Hugs,

Teri and (pauci in remission)

" dam755@... " <dam755@...> wrote:

Well I am still Creekin around just as

Rusty as ever! The old Oil can has been getting

a lot of use lately, I still am using this old PC and

don't try to access the internet much, because it

takes about an hour to get connected and reach my mail account,

I did take a little vacation in the, well lets just they

couldn't keep me! I managed to escape!!!!

I keep all in my thoughts and prayers even if I CAN'T

be in contact as much as I would like, so just

know that the OLD RUSTY ONE! is always

thinking of YOU ALL!

Hugs Prayers Love to All!

Rusty O'Limbs

[Guest guest]

Hey Uncle Rusty!! So good to " hear " from you again. It sounds like a new

PC would be in order, as an hour is way too long - you need broadband

man! Just check in when you can and know that you are always in our

thoughts and prayers, Michele ( who keeps polishing his car till

it glows!, 19, spondy)

________________________________

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of dam755@...

Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 1:24 PM

Subject: Hello All

Well I am still Creekin around just as

Rusty as ever! The old Oil can has been getting

a lot of use lately, I still am using this old PC and

don't try to access the internet much, because it

takes about an hour to get connected and reach my mail account,

I did take a little vacation in the, well lets just they

couldn't keep me! I managed to escape!!!!

I keep all in my thoughts and prayers even if I CAN'T

be in contact as much as I would like, so just

know that the OLD RUSTY ONE! is always

thinking of YOU ALL!

Hugs Prayers Love to All!

Rusty O'Limbs

[Guest guest]

--Rusty,

Good to hear you creekin along there. perhaps you should use of your

oil on that old PC of yours and get its joints movin faster!!!

hugs Helen and (9,systemic)

- In , " dam755@... " <dam755@...> wrote:

>

> Well I am still Creekin around just as

> Rusty as ever! The old Oil can has been getting

> a lot of use lately, I still am using this old PC and

> don't try to access the internet much, because it

> takes about an hour to get connected and reach my mail account,

> I did take a little vacation in the, well lets just they

> couldn't keep me! I managed to escape!!!!

> I keep all in my thoughts and prayers even if I CAN'T

> be in contact as much as I would like, so just

> know that the OLD RUSTY ONE! is always

> thinking of YOU ALL!

> Hugs Prayers Love to All!

> Rusty O'Limbs

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Rusty:

Glad to hear that you 'escaped'. I hope that means you are feeling better.

Take care.

Patty

[Guest guest]

Sherry

Greetings from Hong Kong.

You will get a wonderful re-education here,

Cheers, Doug

Hello all

I am new and until today had never heard of coconut oil-- someone

please educate me. LOL I can figure out where it comes from, but what

is it good for????

[Guest guest]

>

> I am having my surgery on 7th May by Dr. Aceves. Is anyone else due

to

> have theirs on that date too?

> Regards

> Myra

>

Hi Myra,

I am having my surgery on May 7th too. What is your home state? My

husband and I are flying into San Diego on the 6th. We will land around

10:30 am. What about you? I am already trying to prepare by getting

protein drinks, liquid vitamins, and gas medicine? Are you ready?

-Rene

[Guest guest]

I'll also be there on May 7th for a fill. I'll be sure to say hello if

I see one (or both) of you walking the corridors. Congratulations on

starting your new life!

Setje

>

> I am having my surgery on 7th May by Dr. Aceves. Is anyone else due

to

> have theirs on that date too?

> Regards

> Myra

>

[Guest guest]

Hi it's Rene from Mississippi! I will get banded on May 7th too! I will be the lady that looks scared to death so if you see me say Hello!setjesusannah <Setje@...> wrote: I'll also be there on May 7th for a fill. I'll be sure to say hello if I see one (or both) of you walking the corridors. Congratulations on starting your new life!Setje>> I am having my surgery on 7th May by Dr. Aceves. Is anyone else due to > have theirs on that date too?> Regards> Myra>

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[Guest guest]

,

welcome!

everything will be fine.

Lidia

<f_morden@...> wrote:

My name is . I am having surgery tomarrow. Wish me all well. From

the information i have gathered I hope this works well. I am new to

all this. Today on the clear diet before surgery I hungry, LOL. well I

hope to learn some from al lof you.

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[Guest guest]

Hi

Welcome to the site and congrats on your decision to take control of

your weight.

Wishing you all the best with your surgery tomorrow....leave us a post

once you're back on your feet and let us know how you're feeling.

Welcome to Bandland !!!

11/16/06

306/242/175ish

[Guest guest]

good luck frank. see you onboard when you return.

george

>

> My name is . I am having surgery tomarrow. Wish me all well. From

> the information i have gathered I hope this works well. I am new to

> all this. Today on the clear diet before surgery I hungry, LOL. well I

> hope to learn some from al lof you.

> ]

>

>

[Guest guest]

thanks ut went wqell now just resting up.

>

> Hi

> Welcome to the site and congrats on your decision to take control of

> your weight.

> Wishing you all the best with your surgery tomorrow....leave us a post

> once you're back on your feet and let us know how you're feeling.

> Welcome to Bandland !!!

>

> 11/16/06

> 306/242/175ish

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Dallena

Welcome to the group.

If you have any questions, ask away.

Has there been any talk yet of which implant you will be getting?

Ted F.

>

> I just wanted to say that I've learned alot since joining the

group. I

> have a appointment next month to do an CI evaluation. I had a

hearing

> test last month and my audiologist says that I definitely meet the

> criteria to have a CI. I'm just ansy about the whole process and

very

> much want everything to work out. I'm also excited about the

> possibility of getting an CI. The surgeon that I've selected is

> supposed to be very good-my audie has worked with him and so has

> another audie that I've worked with. They both say that he's

really

> good.

>

> Dallena

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > I just wanted to say that I've learned alot since joining the

> group. I

> > have a appointment next month to do an CI evaluation. I had a

> hearing

> > test last month and my audiologist says that I definitely meet

the

> > criteria to have a CI. I'm just ansy about the whole process

and

> very

> > much want everything to work out. I'm also excited about the

> > possibility of getting an CI. The surgeon that I've selected is

> > supposed to be very good-my audie has worked with him and so has

> > another audie that I've worked with. They both say that he's

> really

> > good.

> >

> > Dallena

> >

No...I haven't asked my audie here in Chattanooga. My audie here can

map Nucleus and AB.

Dallena

>

[Guest guest]

For crying out loud, how does your personal life have anything to do

with whether you're a good RN? Are they going to make us wear giant

letter " A " s if our sex life doesn't meet some Puritanical 19th century

standard?

They have a right to demand we stay clean and sober while working.

Although the EtG is a dangerously flawed tool for evaluating our

sobriety, the board does have a right to monitor us for substance

abuse relapse. They don't have the right to micro-manage our living

arrangements.

Who's running the California BON - Dolores Umbridge?

>apparently the

> AG can impose whatever length of probation and/or suspension they

> want. there are no set rules. they were " concerned about my living

> arrangements " because i was still technically married but living with

> my current husband (how is that their business?) they said it violatd

> the BRNs code of conduct. actually the exact words were " conduct

> unbecoming a RN in California " .

>

[Guest guest]

karin best of luck keep your recovery first...regards,rKarin <k_n_perez@...> wrote: thanks again for all the info. i have finally decided to voluntarily surrender my license. the stress of all this checking labels, worring about my husband spraying his cologne too near to me, not being able to go out to dinner and not make a spectacle of myself by grilling the waiter about how the food is cooked...and on and on... apparently the AG can impose whatever length of probation and/or suspension they

want. there are no set rules. they were "concerned about my living arrangements" because i was still technically married but living with my current husband (how is that their business?) they said it violatd the BRNs code of conduct. actually the exact words were "conduct unbecoming a RN in California". they even had the nerve to mandate an SLE to get me away from the "bad situation". i did go along with that thinking that would pacify them, but no. i love nursing, i feel and have been told that i'm a good one, but i have to put my family and sobriety first. i am still willing to help out with anything you need. i'm counting on you to have this all straightened out by the time i reapply in two years---lol

[Guest guest]

>

> thanks again for all the info. i have finally decided to

voluntarily

> surrender my license. the stress of all this checking labels,

worring

> about my husband spraying his cologne too near to me, not being

able

> to go out to dinner and not make a spectacle of myself by grilling

the

> waiter about how the food is cooked...and on and on... apparently

the

> AG can impose whatever length of probation and/or suspension they

> want. there are no set rules. they were " concerned about my

living

> arrangements " because i was still technically married but living

with

> my current husband (how is that their business?) they said it

violatd

> the BRNs code of conduct. actually the exact words were " conduct

> unbecoming a RN in California " . they even had the nerve to mandate

an

> SLE to get me away from the " bad situation " . i did go along with

that

> thinking that would pacify them, but no. i love nursing, i feel

and

> have been told that i'm a good one, but i have to put my family and

> sobriety first. i am still willing to help out with anything you

> need. i'm counting on you to have this all straightened out by the

> time i reapply in two years---lol

>

bless you for your coutage....I have also given up my license due to

RTG but I am lucky I have an excellent employer who wants me for my

experience not the license.Our familes and our sanity must come first.

[Guest guest]

Yes, Dolores does run the DEC at least! But seriously..when I

was still in Diversion, I had the distinct impression that I would

not ever graduate as long as I stayed married; my husband still

drinks. he is truly an alcohol abuser, but I don't think he's an

alcoholic. And it isn't their business anyway! We had counseling and

therapy, I made the decision tht YES I can live a fulfilling, sober,

happy life married to this man. I didn't take it lightly either. But

I did feel as though the DEC were barely restraining themselves from

ordering me to get a divorce!! Unreal!!

Well, just keep recovery first... Diversion is NOT recovery!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Keep The Faith~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eva

> >apparently the

> > AG can impose whatever length of probation and/or suspension they

> > want. there are no set rules. they were " concerned about my

living

> > arrangements " because i was still technically married but living

with

> > my current husband (how is that their business?) they said it

violatd

> > the BRNs code of conduct. actually the exact words were " conduct

> > unbecoming a RN in California " .

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Karin,

I also wish you much success in whatever you decide to do. Take care of you and keep your recovery first and foremost in your life. I wish you well. Love, Jackie

Re: hello all

karin best of luck keep your recovery first...regards,rKarin <k_n_perez > wrote:

thanks again for all the info. i have finally decided to voluntarily surrender my license. the stress of all this checking labels, worring about my husband spraying his cologne too near to me, not being able to go out to dinner and not make a spectacle of myself by grilling the waiter about how the food is cooked...and on and on... apparently the AG can impose whatever length of probation and/or suspension they want. there are no set rules. they were "concerned about my living arrangements" because i was still technically married but living with my current husband (how is that their business?) they said it violatd the BRNs code of conduct. actually the exact words were "conduct unbecoming a RN in California". they even had the nerve to mandate an SLE to get me away from the "bad situation". i did go along with that thinking that would pacify them, but no. i love nursing, i feel and have been told that i'm a good one, but i have to put my family and sobriety first. i am still willing to help out with anything you need. i'm counting on you to have this all straightened out by the time i reapply in two years---lol

[Guest guest]

Dr. Chiles,

Welcome to the group! It'll be great to read your contributions

to the group! I'm glad to hear that you're doing well after your

surgery and I also liked your recommendations about this disease! It

validates everything I've read on Achalasia. Good luck to you and I

hope that you continue to heal well!

By the way, if you ever come across information about other

esophagus motility disorders, I would appreciate you sharing it with

us. I'm one of the members that doesn't have Achalasia, but I joined

because my husband has Diffuse Esophageal Spasm. Unlike Achalasia,

surgery is a last resort with DES and the other treatments haven't

worked the greatest for my him. I've been so lucky that a few members

have forwarded information they've read about DES. This is a great

group!

in Michigan

>

> Just found this group and wanted to add my experience and

recommendations. I am 42

> years old, and a practicing neurosurgeon in NYC. I started having

some intermittent

> substernal pain last year which progressed to dysphagia earlier this

year. It became very

> severe and got to the point where I couldn't eat or drink anything.

I lost 30 pounds! I then

> had an upper endoscopy, CT scan, and manometry, which confirmed my

diagnosis. Other

> than achalasia, I am in excellent health with no medical problems at

all. I have the

> advantage of being a doctor myself (and a surgeon), and this allowed

my to very easily

> evaluate the different treatment options. I rapidly made my

decision, and immediately

> went for a laparoscopic myotomy with partial fundoplication. It has

been 12 days and I feel

> great. I am swallowing essentially normally and am having no reflux

issues (i am taking

> nexium daily). There is no doubt in my mind about the following:

>

> 1) This is a SURGICAL disease. Anyone diagnosed with this should

bypass all these other

> treatments and go straight for surgery ASAP. The other treatments

don't work in the long

> run and they will decrease the likelihood of surgery working for you

later on.

>

> 2) This is a rare illness and therefore this is a rare operation.

You must do whatever is

> necessary to find a surgeon who is very experienced in laparoscopy

AND who has done a

> good number of these.

>

> 3) The longer you live with this and allow your esophagus to become

markedly dilated, the

> greater the likelihood that surgery will not help. This disease must

be treated EARLY and

> AGGRESSIVELY.

>

> Good luck to you all and God bless.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi! I am also in NYC and had my lap heller with partial

fundoplication as soon as the achalasia first reared its head back

in 2001 and before the esophagus got stretched out.

Over the past few years, my problems slowly returned. I'm having

trouble swallowing and my esophagus is now 3 times larger than a

normal one. So I am thinking about at a repeat myotomy, since the

cut may not have been large enough the first time. (Balloon

dilation is another option.)

I'm just curious as to who your surgeon was, since I'm sure that

with your background, you looked for the very best.

Thank you and best regards,

>

> Just found this group and wanted to add my experience and

recommendations. I am 42

> years old, and a practicing neurosurgeon in NYC. I started having

some intermittent

> substernal pain last year which progressed to dysphagia earlier

this year. It became very

> severe and got to the point where I couldn't eat or drink

anything. I lost 30 pounds! I then

> had an upper endoscopy, CT scan, and manometry, which confirmed my

diagnosis. Other

> than achalasia, I am in excellent health with no medical problems

at all. I have the

> advantage of being a doctor myself (and a surgeon), and this

allowed my to very easily

> evaluate the different treatment options. I rapidly made my

decision, and immediately

> went for a laparoscopic myotomy with partial fundoplication. It

has been 12 days and I feel

> great. I am swallowing essentially normally and am having no

reflux issues (i am taking

> nexium daily). There is no doubt in my mind about the following:

>

> 1) This is a SURGICAL disease. Anyone diagnosed with this should

bypass all these other

> treatments and go straight for surgery ASAP. The other treatments

don't work in the long

> run and they will decrease the likelihood of surgery working for

you later on.

>

> 2) This is a rare illness and therefore this is a rare operation.

You must do whatever is

> necessary to find a surgeon who is very experienced in laparoscopy

AND who has done a

> good number of these.

>

> 3) The longer you live with this and allow your esophagus to

become markedly dilated, the

> greater the likelihood that surgery will not help. This disease

must be treated EARLY and

> AGGRESSIVELY.

>

> Good luck to you all and God bless.

>

[Guest guest]

Hello and welcome! I appreciated your information. My daughter, Tia is 10 and has achalasia. She had surgery last November when she was still 9 years old. All seems to be going well for her. I feel it will be very useful to have a doctor in our group. I hope you continue to share with us. Sincerley, "Bennie W. Chiles III, M.D." <benc3rd@...> wrote: Just found this

group and wanted to add my experience and recommendations. I am 42 years old, and a practicing neurosurgeon in NYC. I started having some intermittent substernal pain last year which progressed to dysphagia earlier this year. It became very severe and got to the point where I couldn't eat or drink anything. I lost 30 pounds! I then had an upper endoscopy, CT scan, and manometry, which confirmed my diagnosis. Other than achalasia, I am in excellent health with no medical problems at all. I have the advantage of being a doctor myself (and a surgeon), and this allowed my to very easily evaluate the different treatment options. I rapidly made my decision, and immediately went for a laparoscopic myotomy with partial fundoplication. It has been 12 days and I feel great. I am swallowing essentially normally and am having no reflux issues (i am taking nexium daily). There is no doubt in my mind about the following:1) This is a

SURGICAL disease. Anyone diagnosed with this should bypass all these other treatments and go straight for surgery ASAP. The other treatments don't work in the long run and they will decrease the likelihood of surgery working for you later on.2) This is a rare illness and therefore this is a rare operation. You must do whatever is necessary to find a surgeon who is very experienced in laparoscopy AND who has done a good number of these. 3) The longer you live with this and allow your esophagus to become markedly dilated, the greater the likelihood that surgery will not help. This disease must be treated EARLY and AGGRESSIVELY.Good luck to you all and God bless.

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[Guest guest]

Oh my GAWD!!!! Who the hell do the BRN think they are? I guess it's

a good thing they didn't delve too deeply into MY personal life when

I was in the diversion program. I let my drug and alcohol counselor

move in with me! (It was a strictly platonic arrangement, especially

since I am nearly old enough to be his mother). I wonder

how " becoming " they would have found THAT relationship.

I am sorry that it has come to the point where you feel your best

option is to surrender your license. It is absolutely atrocious that

professional boards are basing their decisions on a test that is so

obviously flawed.

>

> thanks again for all the info. i have finally decided to

voluntarily

> surrender my license. the stress of all this checking labels,

worring

> about my husband spraying his cologne too near to me, not being

able

> to go out to dinner and not make a spectacle of myself by grilling

the

> waiter about how the food is cooked...and on and on... apparently

the

> AG can impose whatever length of probation and/or suspension they

> want. there are no set rules. they were " concerned about my

living

> arrangements " because i was still technically married but living

with

> my current husband (how is that their business?) they said it

violatd

> the BRNs code of conduct. actually the exact words were " conduct

> unbecoming a RN in California " . they even had the nerve to mandate

an

> SLE to get me away from the " bad situation " . i did go along with

that

> thinking that would pacify them, but no. i love nursing, i feel

and

> have been told that i'm a good one, but i have to put my family and

> sobriety first. i am still willing to help out with anything you

> need. i'm counting on you to have this all straightened out by the

> time i reapply in two years---lol

>

[Guest guest]

Hi.

I thoroughly enjoyed your post....I have suffered from A. for years and was incorrectly diagnosed for years....even though I went to GI doctors, etc. I am a speech pathologist by career and treat people with dyphagia, so I knew a lot about the mechanism - but they wouldn't listen. Finally was correctly diagnosed this past March. I had the lap myotomy with partial fund....on 6/5 and am able to eat very small meals - about a cup a day - it is going down BUT my stomach is not accepting it. I get stomach pains and then off to the bathroom. I just had more bloodwork done and all came back fine - no bacteria either. Since you are a neurosurgeon, I was hoping you would have some suggestions. I have started eating 4 ounces of Activia Yogurt for breakfast, hoping to build up the culture in my stomach.

The surgeon, I feel, was very experienced and feel that surgery itself was a success, but my stomach is now having issues. I live in Central FL and the surgeon was out of Tampa.

Thank you for your insight and good luck with your recovery - I'm jealous - I too am in good health and thought I would bounce right back....but my body decided different.

Thanks in advance for info....

Tammy

Hello all

Just found this group and wanted to add my experience and recommendations. I am 42 years old, and a practicing neurosurgeon in NYC. I started having some intermittent substernal pain last year which progressed to dysphagia earlier this year. It became very severe and got to the point where I couldn't eat or drink anything. I lost 30 pounds! I then had an upper endoscopy, CT scan, and manometry, which confirmed my diagnosis. Other than achalasia, I am in excellent health with no medical problems at all. I have the advantage of being a doctor myself (and a surgeon), and this allowed my to very easily evaluate the different treatment options. I rapidly made my decision, and immediately went for a laparoscopic myotomy with partial fundoplication. It has been 12 days and I feel great. I am swallowing essentially normally and am having no reflux issues (i am taking nexium daily). There is no doubt in my mind about the

following:1) This is a SURGICAL disease. Anyone diagnosed with this should bypass all these other treatments and go straight for surgery ASAP. The other treatments don't work in the long run and they will decrease the likelihood of surgery working for you later on.2) This is a rare illness and therefore this is a rare operation. You must do whatever is necessary to find a surgeon who is very experienced in laparoscopy AND who has done a good number of these. 3) The longer you live with this and allow your esophagus to become markedly dilated, the greater the likelihood that surgery will not help. This disease must be treated EARLY and AGGRESSIVELY.Good luck to you all and God bless.

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