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Lisa - You know I have no words to express how grateful I am that you are finally correctly diagnosed, and that erosion is NOT a foregone conclusion for you. Thanks so much for your call - xxoooxxoooxxoo Penni, in case Lisa (in her drugged stupor) forget to tell you, hugs and kisses for being such a saint and taking good care of our girl. You're the best! Happy b-day, Mr. Penni!! Some more NSAID info: <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width=640 border=0><TBODY><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD>http://arthritis.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coreynahman.com%2Farthritis_drugs_database_nsaids.html Arthritis Drugs Database What is a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug? As their name implies, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs, as they are commonly called) are medicines that block or inhibit the body's inflammation process without the use of cortisone or other steroid drugs. The most commonly used NSAID's are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. What is a COX II inhibitor? COX II inhibitors are a relatively new family of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDS). Though not necessarily more effective at reducing inflammation and pain than older, traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, they represent an advance over the older drugs because they are believed to cause less stomach irritation. However, they are still classified as NSAIDS. Some doctors recommend that you not take them on an empty stomach. There is a controversy surrounding the use of COX II inhibitors. Some scientists believe that their use is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack. However, this is still just a theory. If you have concerns regarding COX II inhibitors, discuss them with your doctor. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Precautions All NSAID drugs (even the newer ones like Vioxx and Celebrex) have the potential to cause irritation, ulceration, bleeding and perforation of the lining of the stomach. For this reason, it is important that you never take any NSAID drug on an empty stomach. NSAID's should be taken with food, preferably after a meal. Mixing Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium) with NSAID drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen can cause serious complications. Do not mix any NSAID drug with blood-thinners such as Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium) unless your doctor gives you specific instructions on how to do so. Some NSAID drugs have been known to cause drowsiness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for their opinion and recommendations regarding this matter. What about Drug Interactions? NSAID drugs are known to have few clinically significant drug interactions. Some researchers feel that NSAIDS can weaken the effect of certain blood-pressure medications, but this data needs more extensive corroboration. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for their opinion and recommendations regarding this matter. This database is arranged alphabetically by brand-name since that is how most doctors and pharmacists know them. Anaprox (Naproxen Sodium) Generic Available Drug Family = Arylacetic Acid; Roche Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) | Compare Prices (Source Anaprox DS (Naproxen Sodium) Generic Available Drug Family = Arylacetic Acid; Roche Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) |Compare Prices (Source Ansaid (Flurbiprofen) Generic Available Drug Family = Phenylalkanoic Acid Derivative; Pharmacia Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) | Compare Prices (Source Arthrotec (Diclofenac Sodium + Misoprostil) Drug Family = Benzeneacetic acid Derivative plus Syntheric Prostaglandin E1 Analogue; Searle Note: Known to cause severe fetal harm; must not be taken by pregnant women Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) | Compare prices (Source Bextra ( valdecoxib; pharmacia) Drug Family = Cox II Official Website General Information Prescribing Information Medline Compare Prices Cataflam also Voltaren (Diclofenac Potassium) Generic Available Drug Family = Benzeneacetic acid Derivative; Novartis Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) | Compare Prices (Source Celebrex (Celecoxib) Drug Family = COXII Inhibitors; Pharmacia Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) | Compare Prices (Source Clinoril (Sulindac) Generic Available Drug Family = Indene Derivative; Merck Merck PI - PDF; PDF File - you need Adobe Acrobat to open this file; [ Click Here to Download Adobe Acrobat Software for Free] General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) | Compare Prices (Source Daypro (Oxaprozin) Generic Available Drug Family = Propionic Acid Derivative; Pharmacia Prescribing Information Medline General Information Compare Prices (Source A) |Compare Prices (Source Disalcid (Salsalate) Generic Available Drug Family = Salicylate; 3M Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) |Compare Price Dolobid (Diflunisal) Generic Available Drug Family = Salicylate; Merck Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) |Compare Prices (Source EC Naprosyn (Naproxen Sodium) Generic Available Same active ingredient as Naprosyn; tablet has a special coating To protect the stomach. Drug Family = Arylacetic Acid Derivative; Roche Prescribing Information General Information (for Naprosyn) Medline Feldene (Piroxicam) Generic Available Very Strong; Never take on empty stomach; take with food. Drug Family = Oxicam; Pfizer Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices Indocin, Indocin SR (Indomethacin) Generic Available Very Strong; Never take on empty stomach; take with food Indocin SR is a sustained release version of Indocin. Drug Family = Indole Derivative; Merck Prescribing Information Merck PI - PDF ; PDF File - you need Adobe Acrobat to open this file; [ Click Here to Download Adobe Acrobat Software for Free] General Information Medline Compare Prices Lodine , Lodine XL (Etodolac) Generic Available Lodine XL is a long acting version of Lodine. Drug Family = Pyranocarboxylic Acid Deriv; Wyeth Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) |Compare Prices (Source Mobic (Meloxicam) Drug Family = Oxicam Derivatine; Boehringer Ingelheim Prescribing Information - PDF ; PDF File - you need Adobe Acrobat to open this file; [ Click Here to Download Adobe Acrobat Software for Free] General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) |Compare Prices(Source Motrin (Ibuprofen) Generic Available Drug Family = Propionic Acid Derivative; Pharmacia Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) |Compare Prices (Source Compare Prices For Generic Ibuprofen Naprelan (Naproxen) Generic Available Same active ingredient as Naprosyn; tablet has a special delivery system. Drug Family = Arylacetic Acid Derivative; Elan Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Price Naprosyn (Naproxen) Generic Available Drug Family = Arylacetic Acid Derivative; Roche Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Price for Naprosyn Orudis, (Ketoprofen) Generic Available Drug Family = Propionic Acid Derivative; Wyeth Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices Oruvail (Ketoprofen) Generic Available Drug Family = Propionic Acid Derivative; Wyeth Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Price for Orudis Compare Price for Ketoprofen Relafen (Nabumetone) Drug Family = Naphthyalkanone; SmithKline Prescribing Information; PDF File - you need Adobe Acrobat to open this file; [ Click Here to Download Adobe Acrobat Software for Free General Information Medline Compare Prices Tolectin, (Tolmetin Sodium) Generic Available Drug Family = Pyrroleacetic Acid; McNeil McNeil PI- PDF ; PDF File - you need Adobe Acrobat to open this file; [ Click Here to Download Adobe Acrobat Software for Free] General Information Medline Compare Prices Trilisate (Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate) Generic Available Drug Family = Salicylate; Purdue Fredrick Prescribing Information General Information Medline Vioxx (Rofecoxib) Drug Family = COX II Inhibitors; Merck Vioxx.com - official website; prescribing info, etc Prescribing Information General Information Medline Compare Prices (Source A) | Compare Prices(Source </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Hi Kibuluna - So sorry about your break-up. As rough as these times are, invariably we look back and think "That's one of the best things that happened to me." because we end up in a much better place, with someone who is much better for us... But until we get to that point, it does so really SUCK. In the meantime... Of course there is no magic "cure" for the heart-hungry eating. I wish I could tell you there is. But now that you have recognized that's what you're doing, and you have acknowledged that you want to STOP doing it, you can at least move on to the part that isn't as easy, and isn't necessarily any fun. You have to do something ELSE besides eat. Boy, I know, "Why didn't I think of that?!?!" The trick, of course, is HOW do you do something else besides eat?!?! Here's the trick - you HAVE to get distracted by something else. When you're turning to food, say, "Wait a minute. I know I'm not hungry - I'm just depressed. So... Instead of eating RIGHT THIS MINUTE, first I'm going to check my email, and write to that good friend I've been meaning to get back to. And then, while I'm there, might as well check the lotto numbers. Shit. Didn't win again. Hmmm... Maybe I should balance my checkbook. Oh, I have an extra $5.00 - wonder if Mom would like to go to a movie with me. Hey Mom! What 'cha doing? Really? I'm just hanging out, thinking about going to a movie. Wanna? Oh you need to run some errands first? Sure, I'll go. See you in a few minutes..." See what happened? You forgot all about what you were GOING to do before you distracted yourself. Walk the dog, call a friend, check out the sales at the mall. Good luck!!

OMG - truly, Ryan, I have no idea how you keep sane. So glad you are both home now, safe and sound. May things only get better from here on out... (((Ryan)))

Dear Ryan - I, too, am coming belatedly to this thread, but am so grateful that all has gone well with the procedure and that you are on your way to bringing her home, even though that means taxing the last of your sleepless strength. I wish Patty quick and uneventful healing, and I wish you a little bit of space to recouperate yourself - as bad as needing help is, being the care-giver is just as draining as it is rewarding, as you carry the load of three - your own, hers, and the care-giver's. I know you wouldn't have it any other way, but there is no denying that there are days when the thought of laying down that load, even for a few blessed minutes, is beyond seductive. During those times we are here for you, cheering you on, marveling at your strength and breadth of heart, intoxicated by your words and emotions, laughing with you, and crying with you. We love you, and we love Patty, because surely she must be an extraordinary being to have earned the love of a man like you. (((Ryan)))

Some new words: 1. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future. 2. Foreploy (v): Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid. 3. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period. 4. Giraffiti (n): Vandalism spray-painted very, very high. 5. Sarchasm (n): The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. 6. Inoculatte (v): To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. 7. Hipatitis (n): Terminal coolness. 8. Osteopornosis (n): A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.) 9. Karmageddon (n): It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer. 10. Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. 11. Glibido (v): All talk and no action. 12. Dopeler effect (n): The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. 13. Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web. 14. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out. 15. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a grub in the fruit you're eating. And the pick of the literature: 16. Ignoranus (n): A person who's both stupid and an azzhole.

Cool, and confusing.... This thread now looks totally different than the others - looks like all the replies are being grouped under this post... fascinating... Okay, yeah, fascinating if you absolutely have nothing better to do... lol

So, Megan!!! I'm dying to know... What did you decide?!?!

Had to test the "Yaaarrrr, Matey" quote link...

Now this is really having TOO much money, and too much time on your hands... lol

Apparently this guy didn't see the sign... lol

Last one... SMILE!!!

Twice the fun... I guess it's not always fun on the bottom... :eek

Here's a little purse-snatcher! Or is that a cat burgler???

So the cats won't feel neglected...

You know you're going to HE11 now!!! lol

A life circle...

And this... How do people get to be in the right place at the right time with a camera and a clear shot?!?!

Michelle - My heart breaks for you. I still cry over Max, and I had to put him down in October of 2001... These aren't mine, but I thought they were cute...

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The Mitzi Sue... Grown into a fine young lady now, but oh so cute then...

My Sadie-lady... That tongue!! lol

The love of my life, son Max (gone to the great fire hydrant in the sky ), and our late adoptee, Sadie (also gone to the great fire hydrant in the sky ), and Mom's pomeranian Mitzi Sue when she was a baby. Max and Sadie are sorely missed, but I'm so grateful for all the joy they brought to my life while they were here.

Hey, Lis!! A ticker tape just for you! Did someone mention PIE?!?!?! http://www.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10705;106;0;0/c/-70/t/-100/k/b1f9/weight.png

Hi Megan - Congrats on your wonderful progress!! I'm sure you can guess my opinion on whether or not you need a fill... but here goes. If you know you are doing things on purpose that allow you to eat more than you think you need... Then you need to fix that behaviour first. If, however, you make what you consider to be a healthy meal in an acceptable portion, with hard Proteins and good veggies, and you eat it the bandster way - chewing well, no liquids, concentrating on only eating for your 20 minutes - and THEN you are still hungry afterwards, or hungry sooner than about 3 hours later, then maybe you should get a fill tweak. However, if changing your habits allows you to feel full and keeps you satisfied, then NO - I don't think you need a fill. I think everyone reaches a point where they are very comfortable with their fill level, and they have learned their boundaries, and, being creatures of habit (and being human!), of course we find ways to revert to old habits, or look for ways to push the envelop, just to test how far we can go. There will come a point where you will not be able to tolerate a greater fill level, but your current fill will be "too" comfortable, like where you are now. I hear it happen over and over again - people start coasting, and then they want the band to take up the slack instead of sticking with the "newbie" recommendations. Then they get too tight and start having problems, have to have unfills, etc. Many find that they can no longer tolerate the level of fill they had BEFORE, which is incredibly frustrating for them. I know I try to err on the side of caution, but I always get fearful for those people who have no problems who start making changes in their restriction level... Foremost in my mind is Sissy from the main bandster site - banded for 2+ years or so and doing great, but decided to get "topped off" and started PBing and ended up having slippage and a repair surgery. She had been maintaining her weight, but for some reason decided to get a little fill... But again - if you eat consciously the bandster way and you're NOT satisfied after a reasonable portion, and you stay hungry, then a fill is the way to go. Good luck my friend! And be safe out there...

((((LEATHA)))) Hope you're feeling better soon.