kimpossible67

My therapist thinks its unlikely I will be approved for surgery because of my psychiatric history (bipolar). :***(

I will keep fighting. My meds are geodon, prozac and lamictal. I also take resperol for sleep and Xanax if I'm anxious (I use it to sleep). I NEED the first 3. I can live without the last 2.

I'm doing very well despite my neuros horror that I refuse shots. Tysabri was pretty controversial back a few years ago. I assume you must be stable. I had bad reactions to copax and avonex and then refused rebif. I'm also allergic to solumedrol! I was dx'd in 2007, how about you? Considering I don't take shots I'm doing well, hope you are too. When is your surgery, I don't have a date yet. Probably find out more by Wednesday. Take care, I'll be glad to talk "shop" anytime, lol. Kim

That would be backofen. No shots.

I have MS too! No my Neuro and surgeon are fine with it. I only take back often and neurontin. Are you rr?

I just can't wait to put something on that doesn't have an x in the description!

At the very least, what vitamins am I going to be needing? I'm taking (gummies) multi, calcium. Chewable c. Cranberry and niacin. I know I'm going to need a d but which one? How many can I buy at a regular store like Walmart? I see Centrum has a gummie now and I know I'll need biotin for my hair. Thanks!

I wrote it all down, thank you!

I have many clothes from thrift stores. There is one that sells stuff for a quarter! They are ready to wear once the weight starts falling off!

What a great attitude! Keep it up!

I can't believe it but the niacin is working! Cigarettes taste horrible!

Thank you so much for your support!

No pre-op yet. Not looking forward to forking over 200 for it!

Get better so you can you can kick that phone out of your supportive hubbies hands!!!

Great group! Welcome.

Yay!!!

From what I've researched, nicotine is gone in days, however cotinine stays longer. My son was a heavy pot smoker and was clean in two weeks for the army by using niacin and drinking a gallon of water a day. I'm just having such a hard time. I don't want to get the call it's in a month and I can't pee clean. I want to be rid of these darn things!

Sorry about the repeat it gave me an error message. Oops

I'm diligent about taking my meds. My surgeon knows what I'm on he was concerned they'd have to be changed. My psychiatrist did not change them at all, they can be crushed. I'm going to speak to the insurance gal in the morning to see where I stand. Thanks to everyone for your support!

Thank you, that was very informative. Yes, my surgeon knows about all my meds. His only concern was if they could be changed or if I could crush them. Psych said crushing them was fine. I'm diligent with my meds, I wouldn't want to subject my friends and family with me off of them. They are an integral part of my routine. Thank you so much for all being so supportive.

I'm reading on Livestrong that to take high doses of niacin (3,000 a day). Drink a ton of water and use a colonic (yucK). The niacin actually works to stop cravings which I'm having a problem with. The colonic works to remove built up tar. Sounds reasonable.

I bought some new niacin and I've taken four doses. My surgery hasn't been scheduled but I thought it would take at least 30 days to detox. I bought cranberry pills and juice, vitamin c and niacin. Thank you! ????

My son just happened to have niacin. I took 2 500 mg or units, should that work? Ty btw

I just don't know if my new surgeon will clear me after my therapist blabbed. I want this SO BAD!

Im a depressive bp and a lot has to do with my weight. I truly believe that.