Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

So I am really desperate for a ride from and to the airport on Thursday. Since land at 1:30 have my appointment at 2:30 and then fly out at 5, the super shuttle won't take me to the airport after 2:15. Stupid supershuttle. I will gladly pay gas money. I am just running out of options. I can try to rent a car, but because I am not 25 yet the extra fees are ridiculous!

Okay Marie, you're in luck! I had a computer class and they cancelled it today. I can pick you up on Thursday at 1:30. Tell me what airlines and I'll be there at the curb. I drive a White Toyota Highlander. It's not a problem, Dear! I'm glad I can help! I'll PM you my cell phone number and if you can send me yours.

Okay, I have a question for those of you who are faster losers, rather than slooooowwww like me. I have been losing MUCH faster since I started taking Metformin 10 days ago (4.5 lbs in 10 days vs 4 lbs in a month). Anyhoo, I haven't changed my Fluid intake or my calories or anything, but I have been urinating like crazy. Does this mean that I am just losing Water and soon I will go back to the slooowwwww loss? Or do you urinate a lot when you're losing weight quickly? Hope that question made sense. It seems to me, since the byproducts of fat metabolism are water and carbon dioxide, it would increase your urine output. But maybe I'm completely wrong. I'm just scared that I'll lose 5 or 6 lbs of water then go back to my 1/2 lb a week or whatever.

It's possible that you were fluid overloaded for awhile Mini. The Metformin helps with a lot of things and one of them may very well be fluid balance. Getting your glucoses in order will help.

By the way Deb (Tally), what day are you returning to CO? I'm going on the 5th for my first fill.

I'm getting my next fill, if I need it on the 4th!

[deboregon 0]

Okay, I have a question for those of you who are faster losers, rather than slooooowwww like me. I have been losing MUCH faster since I started taking Metformin 10 days ago (4.5 lbs in 10 days vs 4 lbs in a month). Anyhoo, I haven't changed my Fluid intake or my calories or anything, but I have been urinating like crazy. Does this mean that I am just losing Water and soon I will go back to the slooowwwww loss? Or do you urinate a lot when you're losing weight quickly? Hope that question made sense. It seems to me, since the byproducts of fat metabolism are water and carbon dioxide, it would increase your urine output. But maybe I'm completely wrong. I'm just scared that I'll lose 5 or 6 lbs of water then go back to my 1/2 lb a week or whatever.

Okay, not sure what metformin is for, but I know the more consistently I drink water (3+ quarts a day), keep my sodium low, and cut out the wine:blush: the faster I lose.

I have been on a rolling scale for over a week (up 2, down 1, up 5, down 6...and so on)finally I am back to my lowest. Hopefully, I will start on a downward trend soon. Ugh, with holidays coming. My folks' 60th anniversary is this week and I am cooking Mac and 2 cheeses with caramelized shallots...never tried recipe before but am sure they will enjoy it....and I will enjoy my two small bites:laugh:

[lotzasunshine 2]

Okay Marie, you're in luck! I had a computer class and they cancelled it today. I can pick you up on Thursday at 1:30. Tell me what airlines and I'll be there at the curb. I drive a White Toyota Highlander. It's not a problem, Dear! I'm glad I can help! I'll PM you my cell phone number and if you can send me yours.

You are AMAZING!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[minidriver 0]

Okay, not sure what metformin is for, but I know the more consistently I drink Water (3+ quarts a day), keep my sodium low, and cut out the wine:blush: the faster I lose.

I have been on a rolling scale for over a week (up 2, down 1, up 5, down 6...and so on)finally I am back to my lowest. Hopefully, I will start on a downward trend soon. Ugh, with holidays coming. My folks' 60th anniversary is this week and I am cooking Mac and 2 cheeses with caramelized shallots...never tried recipe before but am sure they will enjoy it....and I will enjoy my two small bites:laugh:

Metformin is for my pre-diabetic/diabetic problem. It helps your cells to use the glucose from your food.

Oh, I do so hate that up down up down up down thing. But I would give anything for a couple of bits of your mac and cheese dish. Yum!!!!

[minidriver 0]

You are AMAZING!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Isn't our miss dee the BEST?

[Snowgator 3]

Just a quick note to say hi to everybody. I've had my band 2 months now, and finally, after the 3rd fill, feel like it is working. JOY!

[lotzasunshine 2]

Just a quick note to say hi to everybody. I've had my band 2 months now, and finally, after the 3rd fill, feel like it is working. JOY!

I'm glad it seems to be working. I am getting my 3rd fill this week! Can't wait to see if it helps more!!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Isn't our miss dee the BEST?

Awww Shucks! I'm just a regular squirrel!

Just a quick note to say hi to everybody. I've had my band 2 months now, and finally, after the 3rd fill, feel like it is working. JOY!

Good for you!!! Isn't it great? I hope Tally can get her stuff figured out!

[minidriver 0]

Just a quick note to say hi to everybody. I've had my band 2 months now, and finally, after the 3rd fill, feel like it is working. JOY!

YAY Denver!!!

[jmegirl 2]

Just a quick note to say hi to everybody. I've had my band 2 months now, and finally, after the 3rd fill, feel like it is working. JOY!

Yay!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

They say 3rd time is the charm. That's great and all, but I'm hoping 1st time is the charm. Flying to and from Denver gets rather pricey

By the way, I have been reading so much in the November 2008 Bandsters forum, and I think every single person who has had their surgery in November was starving by Day 2-3. Is that usually the case with everyone? Or are they just suffering "head hunger"? I can't say that I've really felt the hunger yet, and I'm 6 days post-op. I feel bad reading all their posts about wanting to chew off their own arms. I just don't get it?! What kind of experience did you guys have with the hunger? Did it really come back that fast? Or are those people just thinking that they're hungry?

[jmegirl 2]

Awww Shucks! I'm just a regular squirrel!

Nah Dee, you're not a regular squirrel. You're like the Mama Squirrel, leading all us young squirrels to the light, giving us guidance, helping us have a better BAND life. You're Super Squirrel!!!!

Edited November 11, 2008 by jmegirl

[minidriver 0]

Yay!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

They say 3rd time is the charm. That's great and all, but I'm hoping 1st time is the charm. Flying to and from Denver gets rather pricey

By the way, I have been reading so much in the November 2008 Bandsters forum, and I think every single person who has had their surgery in November was starving by Day 2-3. Is that usually the case with everyone? Or are they just suffering "head hunger"? I can't say that I've really felt the hunger yet, and I'm 6 days post-op. I feel bad reading all their posts about wanting to chew off their own arms. I just don't get it?! What kind of experience did you guys have with the hunger? Did it really come back that fast? Or are those people just thinking that they're hungry?

I don't remember getting really hungry until a week or so out . . . but I could be foggy on my memory. Probably am foggy on my memory.

[Snowgator 3]

Jme,

I don't think I was hungry for a few days. Then I was ok with the mushies. Dr. K let me advance my diet pretty quickly.

[munchkin392 1]

Nah Dee, you're not a regular squirrel. You're like the Mama Squirrel, leading all us young squirrels to the light, giving us guidance, helping us have a better BAND life. You're Super Squirrel!!!!

I just had a great visual of Dee in her Super Squirrel superhero outfit complete with cape!

We love you Dee!!!! You really ARE Mama Squirrel!!

[munchkin392 1]

Mini-

So despite the crazy mother, I have decided to go to NC anyway...however, my sister and I have devised several plans to drive her crazy in return. And they are good....I can't wait.

I am going to the Ball still also, so I get to dress like a princess again. Yay!

And maybe, if I am REALLY lucky, I will be able to steal my sisters car for the day and go meet Jaime, because that would be the absolute BOMB!!!