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Topic: Update on Mono and other illness - ugh
My son is doing remarkably well. He was out of school all last week and slept night and day. ( he has mono). He actually went back to school on Monday. He has to nap after school, then he does some homework, then he naps until dinner, lays on the couch after and goes to bed early.
I wasn't feeling all that great so I was going to call my Dr. on Monday to make sure I didn't have it. Sunday night I was feeling a lot better so I figured I wasn't going to call my Doctor on Monday. Monday I woke up with a pain in my right leg and my vericose veins looked odd in one place - sheesh do you think I could have gone 24 hrs without SOMETHING being wrong LOL. Called the Doctor who immediately sent me for a leg sonogram and I have phlebitis and one of the valves in my veins is not working at all. I'm being referred to a surgeon. For now until the phlebitis goes away I have to stay off my feet as much as possible and keep my right leg raised even if I'm sitting at a table eating or doing something. Most of the time I just stay in the recliner. Hopefully this will go away soon.
Anyone ever have surgery on vericose veins or to replair a nonworking valve in your vein in your legs? I have to talk to my doctor again after he gets the report from the sonogram and then I'll go to the surgeon so I'll know more then.
Lizzie
Topic: RE: Ok April buddys....how is everyone doing?
Look how good we're all doing!
I had my surgery on April 20th and I've lost 123 lbs.
I went from wearing a size 30/32 to a 14 or 16.
I feel so much better. I have back and knee problems and really couldn't do much before.
Lizzie
Topic: RE: Ok April buddys....how is everyone doing?
Hello
I had my surgery April 24 and I have lost 126 to date. I have 20 more pounds to go to my goal. Seems like it does not even come off now. I really need for the weather to break so I can get moving again. My exercise has been way down. Almost non-existant.
Life is so much better now. I have a ton of energy, my feet don't hurt at the end of the day, I can walk better, I am off high blood pressure meds, asthma meds, I can fit in a size 14 and I look good! hehehehe
Yes, life is sooo much better now!
Topic: RE: Ok April buddys....how is everyone doing?
Hello April buddys, I had my surgery April 24, I have lost 137 pounds so far. I am 100% healthly, more active and just feel so much better than I did this time last year. I can walk without a limp, I can climb stairs without the pain and being out of breath. I am so grateful that I had this life saving surgery.
I was in very bad health, and now I feel like a whole new person. I am still amazed at what I have accomplished in less than a year from surgery
I want to congradulate everyone on this board for the wonderful job that everyone is doing. I know that with all this energy everyone has there is too much going on in everyone one lives and arent on here as much.
Hope everyone is doing good and keep up the good work. Enjoy the new life that we all have.
Love and Kisses
Kathleen
Topic: RE: Ok April buddys....how is everyone doing?
Oh my gosh...what a HUGE difference a year can make!!!
My surgery anniversary is on April 11th...so far I have lost 121 pounds and made goal last December. I am weighing 112 pounds now and I feel fabulous 
I have not had any follow up care since last July when we moved from D.C. to Georgia because all doctors refused to see me because liability reasons...they only follow ones that had surgery with them....WELL, I am please to tell you that my insurance company called me last week and they found me a doctor so I am so excited to make my 1 year appointment/check-up!!! BUT, I am very nervbous also because I have been HORRIBLE getting my vitamins, calcium and protein!!! I just started to be able to tolerate them this past month...I hope that I do not have any deficiencies! Pray for me!
YOU HAVE ALL COME A LONG WAY AND I AM PROUD OF YOU
Amy
start weight 233
current weight 112
I have not had any follow up care since last July when we moved from D.C. to Georgia because all doctors refused to see me because liability reasons...they only follow ones that had surgery with them....WELL, I am please to tell you that my insurance company called me last week and they found me a doctor so I am so excited to make my 1 year appointment/check-up!!! BUT, I am very nervbous also because I have been HORRIBLE getting my vitamins, calcium and protein!!! I just started to be able to tolerate them this past month...I hope that I do not have any deficiencies! Pray for me!
YOU HAVE ALL COME A LONG WAY AND I AM PROUD OF YOU
Amy
start weight 233
current weight 112 Topic: RE: Updated Picture
You look awesome. You look so young and beautiful. 
Keep up the great work.
Kathleen
Keep up the great work.
Kathleen 
Topic: RE: Tues Ethel wants to know
Jennifer...thanks for sharing with us! Join in often here the people are great....welcome...
In Christ,
Joan M
Topic: Wed Ethel wants to know
Ethel wants to know what ya eatin?
This is what
I have had or plan to have:
cal/fatcarb/protein
Body Fortress Protein Powder 3 servings...333 9 5 68
(due to leg injury I am upping proteins)
South Beach Southwest Chicken wrap 1/4 serving....60 3 7 6
String cheese Frigo LF 1 serving....60 3 1 9
Corned beef, potatoes, cabbage 1 1/2 cup....270 13 25 14
light & lively cottage cheese LF 2oz....20 0 2 3
SF blackberry preserves 1T....10 0 3 0
Totals 753 27 41 100
May try to get pudding in.
Or SF popsicle.
Have a great day.
Love in Christ,
Joan M
Topic: RE: Ok April buddys....how is everyone doing?
Hi, I had my surgery on April 5th and have lost 94 lbs to date, will post official doctor weigh in after my one year follow up. I am feeling so much better and am able to do so many more things than one year ago. My life has changed for the better and am so thankful that I was able to have this life saving surgery. I find I am more motivated each day to continue and challenge myself. This surgery tool has enabled me to loose more weight than I ever have before and stay with a program longer than ever before and I hope it will continue to help me keep off the weight forever!
Sher
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