54Shirley

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WOW ! ! ! Glad to hear she's O.K...... That's Ruff !

At least 20 yrs. ago, they finally discovered that I had Hypothyroidism . I had been tested as far as 37 yrs. ago, and even though the Dr. said it was, when I saw a specialist, and had die shot in me, with X-RAYS in a Leaded Walled Room.... They said I was fine. Turns out mine fluctuates from Hypo to Hyper says the PCP. The Endro. says no its Hypo. So I went through synthroid, it does not absorb into me. I was asked time, and time again if I even take the Medication ? Yes why do you think I'm here for a blood test, if I'm not taking them. Anyway it never worked. So I moved, and I explained it to a new PCP, and she say's she has heard of this happening, so she prescribed the Generic. Fast Forward in time I started to feel Terrible, and she told me I was at a good level. Well it got worse, so I stopped taking them. I seen her and told her, and she flipped ! Don't you know you could DIE ? NO! No one ever told me about this. So she said I'm putting you back on, and don't stop taking them ! ! ! I told her why do I want to take something, that makes me feel terrible ? I want to see a Endocrinologist... She looked at me and said your right ! I'm not qualified to deal with a problem, if its that complex. So i will send you to one. He said we start fresh, forget the past, and I guarantee you will feel better... So he put me on Armour Thyroid "a natural medication" It works ! My levels are Normal "for the first time in my life" I agree that it tastes terrible, but what are you going to do about it..... So I see him next month, and see how I am doing. But I can't complain about it. Not when it works.

The Gallblader hurts quite a bit. Call your surgeon, and have him phone in some type of liquid pain Medication. I had Percocet, and it helped quite a bit. Hope you get to feeling better. Shirley.

Welcome to BANDLAND ! ! ! The big cut is for your port. Sounds like your doing fine to me. Yes you will be a little sore, but you have pain meds. to help you threw it. Will talk to you later, October Bandster.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! ! ! I'm sure you know you have the best Birthday Present EVER. So have a Happy HAPPY ! Shirley.

Glad it worked out for you. Shirley

Well I have lost a total of 115 lbs. so far, and still a long way to go. But I am doing it with the Band. Best Decision I ever made ! You are not Banded, but yet knows that the Band SUCKS ! In my opinion,, it sounds to me like you already made your mind up ! I sure wouldn't go with something that SUCKS ! So if the sleeve fails in a few years, and some of them have ! ! ! Don't cry about wishing that you still had part of your stomach left. Especially when it's hauled away as Toxic Waste. That's your Decision. I only wish the best of Luck. Shirley.

We will be Soul Bandsisters because of the same day.. I had Fantastic Care.

Should be Adolph's meat Tenderizer. I looked it up in my Bible from Henry Ford Hospital.

Welcome Aboard ! Do you belong to myfitnesspal.com ? If not you should. It's free, and you can keep track of all your intake, and exercise, and more. It takes the guess work out of how much you ate. You will be able to make the adjustments yourself, and it will calculate. Could be Water. It will kick in eventually. First fill is not a Miracle Worker, unless you get a big one. It usually takes a few to feel restriction. So in the meantime, you can keep track on the site I gave you. Good Health to you, Shirley.

I was banded on 10/31/06 So it will be my 6 year Bandaversary..... It's a Great Time to be Banded. I had excellent care. Shirley.

Any time I eat chicken or meat, I make sure I have a sauce to drag it threw. Like BBQ, then by doing that it helps from getting stuck. It's not a sure thing, but it works for me, and I stick to Dark Meat, it's more moist. Glad to hear your O.K.... Welcome to BandLand. Shirley.

I see a Endocrinologist for my Hypo Thyroid. He has me on Armour Thyroid. It is a Natural Medication made from the Thyroid of a animal. I was skeptic at first. But the other Meds did not work on me. So I thought, what have you got to lose? Anyway it is GREAT Stuff ! I feel wonderful ! I'm awake ! and the Vitamins with choline in it helps allot, then add in the Protein shake, and I am ready to Rock n Roll all day long :party:

I agree with both of them. I'm firm on 3 meals a day. But if the Hunger Beast starts kicking in, and I know I need a fill. I will set up my appointment, but it usually takes a couple weeks to get in. So,,, I keep Power Bars, Protein shakes, Yogurt, cottage cheese, S.F. pudding, Low Cal String Cheese in the house. If I get Hungry, I lean towards the protein ALWAYS ! Once filled.... I do not munch at all. You are at work, and are not filled correct ? I would throw the Garbage in the Garbage Can. Feed the Habit into the can. Stock up on Protein Bars, (LOOK FOR LOW CAL) and Fresh Fruit. Once you are filled, and not hungry, work at 3 meals a day. It's a good habit to get into... Shirley.

This Halloween will be six years Banded, and I don't see any scars, just the big one is slightly visible. I can't tell you how many years it's been this way, but I know at least a couple of years.... :tea:

Sorry! wrong person.

We were taught that at Henry Ford Hospital. You do about a shot glass full, and it is Drano for the Band.

I sent you a Message. Shirley.

I'm gathering that you are clear now ? Liquid pain med from your surgeon (IF YOU HAVE ANY) or Liquid Tylenol.

You have to keep drinking say warm Water, it will clear eventually. Up or Down. Whatever ? Could be 2 or 3 Glasses. You will be swollen and sore. Don't try to take a pill though. Once you clear ! Take it easy, and relax, or go to sleep until tomorrow. Then sip on a thinned out shake.

Your not suppose to join : THE STARVATION NATION.... I try to stick to 800-1200 calories a day, with 60-80G. of Protein a day I lose between 1 1/2-2 lbs a week. If you starve yourself your body will lose weight in the beginning, but will start to slow down, then when you eat more then 800 calories, your Body will start to GAIN weight. That's because your Metabolism will be all messed up. It's not worth doing. Slow and Easy wins the race....

Ask your Surgeon on that ! Just be careful ! You don't need HERNIA REPAIR. It would be a very long time before you could pick that Baby up........ I know from my own experience. So find someone to help, or higher someone for a while. I'm sure they would appreciate a job.

I drink with my meals all the time... Just make sure it's warm, or lukewarm, and take your time. You are swollen, and this will last for a few days so stick to fluids. Drink over a sink s l o w l e y ! And be prepared, it might come up. Otherwise, you will feel it go threw, and hit your stomach. Good Luck! Shirley...

Good Luck to all you LOSERS ! LOL ! I love that thought of being a LOSER. I went today and had a slight fill, just to take the edge of the HUNGER BEAST. It worked, I will be swollen for a few days, so liquids, then mushies, and then try food. See you all on the other side of the TRACKS. Shirley.