Halobabe

Halobabe - July 25th

I see an endocrinologist for my hypothyroidism, (contracted at age 35) but mine lives and dies by the TSH, T3 and freeT4 results. It doesn't matter that I"m so tired I have to take a nap during lunch, fall asleep waiting for my doctor appointments, etc. You need to have your blood tested every 6 weeks until it is within normal limits. I feel better when mine is closer to the hyperthyroid end of the spectrum.---Karen MT from Kentucky

I am supposed to get banded on July 25th.:clap2: I am Hypothyroid and on 224mcg. of levoxyl for 12 years. My TSH is all over the place, still! I"m tired all the time, but if my levoxyl is upped any, I can't nod off to sleep! My TSH is w/i normal range currently, but who knows what tomorrow brings? I think I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, whatever that is. I sure hope & pray banding works for me! I"m gaining by leaps and bounds! ---Karen MT from Kentucky

July 25th here!!! 24 days and counting! Dr. Ortiz in TJ. Arriving at San Diego Airport at noon on 24th and leaving on the 28th. Someone please have yours done on July 24 with Dr. Ortiz and keep me company! :clap2: What happens in Mexico STAYS in Mexico! Ha-Ha! ---Karen MT from Kentucky

Julie, I am getting banded on July 25th by Dr. Ortiz. I've heard only wonderful things about it all...any helpful hints? How are you doing?

I actually just called them this morning. Dr. Trace Curry 877-442-BAND is in Cinn. they charge $300 for the first fill because it includes an orientation,new patient visit, etc. but all other fills are only $150

Is this crazy? I mentioned an "interest" in having the lap band to family and friends, and everyone, except my husband went nuts! I am not telling anyone, except for him and one really good friend at work, and told her not to tell a soul! As far as anyone in my family knows, I'm going on a business trip! I told managers at work I am having surgery, because I'm using up sick days, but that I wanted it to be kept confidential and that as far as co-workers were concerned, I was saying I was going on vacation. When I lose weight, I will just say "I am eating less and excercising more."---which will be the complete truth! It shouldn't have to be this way. My overweight friends say that would be "cheating, and taking the easy way out". Geeze! I am being banded in TJ by Dr. Ortiz on July 25th!!! I can hardly wait!!!