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Topic: been diagnosed
Not only do I have depression, now I have been diagnosed with Chronice Fatigue. I can't sleep. If I do go to bed I end up only sleeping about 3 hours total during the night. I was taking benedryl every night, but my husband was really worried about that and told my doctor I was taking and she told me not to cause it could make you gain weight. She gave some Lunesta and it did not work last night. I had to be at work at 4:30 am this morning and I went to bed around 10:30 and was up every hour on the hour. I think I might try taking 2 of them tonight. I am so tired right now, but I can't sleep. I am trying to get out of closing at work because it just messes me up even more. We will see.
Ya'll take care and remember I love ya!!
Linda
PS--Funny thing is yesterday when I went to the doctor I had lost 2 more pounds. I am now down to 125. So much for gaining and I had been taking the benedryl for months.
Topic: RE: Vitamins...
Oh, Joni!! I am so happy for you. It all depends on your doctor as far as the vitamins go. I really can't remember when I started mine. I think i waited a week or two. You will be just fine. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love ya and can't wait to hear from you again. If you need anything my cell number is 509-6816.
Love ya,
Linda
Topic: Vitamins...
Am I going to be able to take my vitamins the first week out or will I be completely on liquids? I have my chewable vitamins bought, but I am trying desperately to cut back on all the stuff I have to take with me and anything I can leave behind, the better...
Since I will be staying with my friends, I will have to take clothing for a week, even though I imagine I will be in my nightgowns mostly, but I have to have an outfit to wear down there tomorrow, an outfit to wear to the hospital, an outfit to wear back home, my stupid CPAP machine (which I cannot sleep with no matter what, but they insist that I HAVE to bring it,) toiletries, clear liquids and my lovely magnesium citrate for tomorrow and a cooler to carry that in, a camera and film (even though I know I will cringe at me with no makeup on,) geez, the list is getting longer and longer and longer.
SO, will I be taking my vitamins the first week or not? Dang, I still haven't gotten any Biotin. I should have been taking that by now.
I am losing my mind since I can't take Excedrin. I have a headache from hell. I have this stuff called HEAD ON that is a thing you roll on your forehead to stop migraines, but it's not working! It's like a little roll on deodorant looking thing that you roll on your head and it's supposed to help, but it's not. I never realized how hard it would be to do without aspirin!
I thought I was totally through with all my farewell meals, but yesterday I decided I wanted a farewell Burrito Supreme, just one more with all that yummy sour cream. My last Burrito Supreme. I went through the drive through and then when I got home I had a SOFT TACO WITHOUT SOUR CREAM. Man, was I totally ticked! Oh well. In the scheme of things, that's not that big a deal, but it was my last burrito supreme! Dang it all!
Oh well, I am off to try to get some more packing done. I have lists after lists after lists, but I'm still scared of forgetting something.
Anyway, I will try to post again in the morning, but if I don't, I will be leaving in the morning to go down there and do my magnesium citrate festival, then Thursday morning, Dr. Stahl and I have a very important rendesvous!
So ya'll send the good thoughts my way and I will be talking to you, if not in the morning, then from the losing side! Me! I still just can't believe it.
Love you all,
Joni
Topic: RE: OT - Party Time!
Dixie's internet is down AGAIN. Hopefully it will be fixed tonight.
I can't make it b/c it's a school night. Longgggg drive. Sorry. Send us a catalog!!
Love yall,
Lindy
Topic: RE: OT - Party Time!
That would be great! Your car or mine. I am looking forward to it. I can't wait to book my first party.
Linda
Topic: RE: Sandy!!!
Will do...I've hurt my back so it may be tomorrow before I get out and around. I'm trying laying on a heating pad on the floor to see if that helps. Thanks!
Becky
Topic: RE: Sandy!!!
I have to see my surgeon on Thursday so I cant come. I would love to change the appt but I wont have insurance until I start my new job, so I have to make this 6 month appointment. Im planning on coming Friday, but just stick it in the mail.
Thanks!
Sandy
Topic: RE: It is here!
Hey Jacquie,
Be careful on that drive to anniston. Get plenty of rest when you get there girl. Try not to worry about anything and go into surgery with your thoughts where they should be, on the wonderful life you are going to begin once surgery is complete. I wish you the best of luck with everything. I know you will do great. Keep us posted.
Love,
Beth
Topic: RE: It is here!
I'm thinking about you honey Much luck to you and prayers being sent your way
Kim
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on 8/23/05 12:22 am - Master of my Own Life
on 8/23/05 12:22 am - Master of my Own Life
Topic: RE: My Friend GiGi
I couldn't agree with you more!! But you might find the main message board more appropriate since most of us are post-ops! My uncle was researching surgery and happened across a surgeon whom, in my opinion, is incompetent! Thankfully the surgeon deemed him "too old" for surgery and didn't lay a blade on my uncle!! When I was researching surgery, I ran across that surgeon and read what his patients had to say -- 3 were converted from lap to open (1 because of a nicked liver, another he sliced a part of the intestine where he shouldn't have and had to make the repair, and another for unknown reasons), several leaks, a friend of mine who had surgery with him woke up to find that he'd only done a stomach staple with no intestinal bypass, a couple of deaths, etc. The scarey part is he's still butchering people!
I posted regarding him when a lady asked about that particular surgeon because of his "cash discount" program. When I posted to her to research him thoroughly - I got BLASTED by his patients for trying to warn her to beware! They raised so much hell that my posts to her were removed!!!
I think the worst thing OH can do is censor us when it comes to health safety. That's what this board is for -- to research surgery and surgeons -- and how are we supposed to know the good, bad, and ugly if we're told to keep quiet about the absolute worst for "slanderous" reasons!! By the way, it's only slander if it's FALSE! Everyone is entitled to their opinions and they own their experiences -- we shouldn't be quieted only if it would hurt a butcher's practice if the truth be told! That's just WRONG!
Anyway -- I didn't mean to take over your thread on a rant -- but I honestly agree 100% with you! Again -- post to the main board -- we all need a reminder occasionally!
Much love~