NJ January 2008 Chat

[piercedqt78 658]

I didn't get my fill today. The doc said that me taking prednisone is a bad combo for getting a fill. Prednisone causes body tissue to swell and that would make my fill too tight or perfect for now and as soon as the swelling goes down I would need another fill. So we made an appointment for next month. I am going to the regular doctor again tomorrow, as I still have a weird cough, and it sounds like I have cotton in my lungs. So it's off for x-rays tomorrow. Maybe I'll be off work for the next week or so anyway. I'll let you all know what the doc says tomorrow.

Oh when I was at the band doc's office I got to see the new band from J&J. (the realize) it was soo cool. I told my surgeon he was mean for showing it to me. I said it was like showing a wind 95 user Vista. they don't even make my band anymore, I'm obsolete. ~Mandy

[Kat817 19]

Most of us are probably obsolete Mandy----but we are in good company!!!

And I am of the opinion, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I'll hang on to this one for as long as possible, then if need be I will upgrade!!!

Hope you feel better soon, and that your Xrays are ok!!

Hugs!

Kat

[mamato3 1]

Hi there! I just wanted to check in. I had my surgery on Monday and I am so excited to be officially banded. The surgery went great. My only complaint right now is horrible gas pains in my left shoulder. OUCHIE! I'm walking as much as I can and I have tried a heating pad but nothing seems to be easing up this pain. I guess I just have to be patient and let it work it's way out. So far I have absolutely no hunger. I am pretty much forcing myself to drink 3 shakes a day and then sipping fluids the rest of the time. Anyways, I just wanted to share! I hope everyone is doing well and I am looking forward to visiting with you all more!

Renee

[sunsett 2]

Welcome to bandland Renee!

How is everyone doing?

Patty there are some people in your area that want to start a support group. You should check out the CA forum.

[piercedqt78 658]

Hi all! I went to the doc today and I am off work until monday. I have bronchitis again. If I am not feeling better by monday I have to spend a few days in the hospital. I am on yet another round of antibiotics, this stinks. ~Mandy

[Anwyn 0]

Hi everyone,

Mandi, I'm sorry to hear that you're sick again! I hope the new meds kick into gear for you.

Renee, welcome to Bandland! How's the shoulder pain? I had that for the first few weeks, but it gradually went away. When do you get to move to mushies?

Kat, what an ordeal! Thank God they all turned up safe. I read about the missing hikers on yahoo - it sure is a small world!

I wish I had time for more personals but DD is about to be dropped off. She spent the day with her Grandma. Hugs everyone!

[signgirl 0]

Well, yesterday I had my meeting with the nutritionist. I was SO Not looking forward to it! She's very nice, it's the fact facing after the holiday Cookies & candy I wasn't looking forward to!!! turns out it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be! Lost some fat, gained some muscle, was more hydrated and lost 5 lbs......but that was for 6 weeks! (sigh).

Renee it was so good to hear from you! Glad you're doing alright and I hope that pain in you shoulder goes away quickly!

Mandy I'm so sorry to hear you're still not feeling well. I can't even remember how many times I had Bronchitis, ...it was a lot,lol! what i mean is that i know how you must be feeling and i hope you"re going to be on the mend real soon!

Kat I was so happy to hear your family of friends are alright. Small world is right!!

hi there to everybody, too! Pat, Betty, Sherry, Anne, Jessica, Cindy, Dianne, Eileen and Eileen :eek:

[piercedqt78 658]

Thanks for the well wishes guys, it makes me feel better to know you guys are out there. I'm so tired of being sick, this is what almost 4 months now without much healthy time? This all started the end of Sept, and has been and on going thing. The doctor told me today that it is a regular infection that has just mutated from all the antibiotics that I have taken. I get better and then I'm sick again right away. I'm hoping this will be the combo that actually makes me better. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers guys, Mandy

[jetti 2]

feel better soon mandy!!!

[Kat817 19]

Hi all~~

I am in Albq. with my Dad, he had the other side of his carotid artery surgery today. Not sure but think he suffered a minor stroke during the procedure, he is slurring, and has no feeling or control of part of his tongue. Will hopefully know more tomorrow.

Sorry I have no time for personals---will try when I get home to catch up.

Mandy DO feel better soon! ((((hugs))))

Kat

[piercedqt78 658]

Kat, we got good news today from Abi's doctor, here's hoping you get the same for Dad. Tell him the LBT girls are pulling and praying for him.

We went to the neuro today and got the results of the tests from over Christmas break. Abi was seizure free during the test!!! The head aches are most likely coming from something she is eating, so we are monitoring her diet, especially what she eats at school, as that's where the headaches are starting most of the time. He says the easiest thing to do is mark when she has a headache on the lunch menu, then we will either see a pattern or we can write off the food being the cause. He put her on Periacten (sp?) and that should help with the headaches, and it will help her sleep too.

I'm feeling less and less dead everyday, so maybe this won't kill me afterall. ~Mandy

[SherryW 4]

Howdy everyone, Sounds like people are on the mend and that's a good thing. Work has been the usual nuts...it's hard sometimes because I don't know what to tell people that confide in me on things I really shouldn't be hearing sometimes. I guess it's a good sign that people trust me but, man...I really need to practice my Reiki to keep myself from getting worked up. Hard to explain but, I'm managing and getting by. I just keep telling myself one day at a time, work hard and go home leaving work at work. Not always easy though.

Christine and her new boo are coming over today for a late lunch before the big Patriots game tonight. We haven't exchanged our Christmas gifts yet so we're going to do that today and then have some chili I have going in my crockpot and Chris is going to show me how to make Pasta Fagioli yummmm. We'll have a good time.

Just got a message from her she's around the corner so I have to go. Hope everyone is having a great Saturday. Chat with you soon!

[NJChick 3]

Good Afternoon,

Good to see some old faces and some new faces here. Congrats to all the new band-land folks and the to be band-land folks.... good luck on your journey.

To all who are not feeling quite up to snuff *GENTLE HUGS*

Its been a trying week. My niece had a baby boy the other day and she had to have an emergency histo... she was bleeding so bad they couldn't stop it... they gave her a 50/50 chance of survival...but through the Grace of God... she survived and is doing better. PRAISE GOD for He is GOOD...I'm not sure when she'll be able to go home (ohhh the baby is doing great, he is 10 lbs LOL... another lap-band candidate hehehe just kidding). Gotta laugh in trying times or you'll bust.

Work is insane...it gets crazier by the day. DD's life had taken over mine, I am running every night to either karate or swim or something...homework, dinner, showers, etc... I'M POOPED !

Weight loss ??????????haaaaaaaaaaa whats that. I have some serious issues folks... I need to work on them.

Other than that...its... SOSDD LOLOL did I mention how tired I am :frown:~ snort.

Love you all..... happy new year and lets lose the weight in 2008.

[HarleyNana 10]

Hey girlies, just stopped in to ask for a big favor, I know I'm asking a lot since I've been MIA for a while, but lots of personals going on, so please forgive me.

The real favor is I need a little prayer, I'm having TT and B/reduction and lift tomorrow 10:00 AM and I'm scared to death, so much, if I don't cancel it will be a miracle.

Started off I was just doing the "girls", then a little Lipo on the back "flank" area, then when I went for my preop and testing on Wed, the doctor suggested Tummy Tuck, but without going into the muscles. He said it wouldn't be as risky of a surgery and since I'd already had a mini TT, he thought I'd be ok without the muscle tightnining, which is the most painful part.

Of course didn't adjust the $6,000 figure too much, LOL.

As for the B-redu/lift, that's another $6700!!!!

We had a local lady that died last year almost a year ago to the date from having the same surgery...YIKES.

Hugs to you all!

PS

Hubby says it's up to me, but he loves me the way I am and thinks the "F"S are fine. I'm seriously thinking of cutting out something, excuse the pun, either the lipo or maybe the TT, just seems like a lot to heal, especially at my age :welldoneclap:.

[piercedqt78 658]

Nana, we love ya' just like you are too, and we are here for you whatever you decide. I want to do the lower body lift someday, but $$$ is my problem. Hugs, Mandy