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turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

dr visit not productive - So told her how I feel and got a blank stare. She asked a few questions then said she has no idea what is wrong and doesn't know where to refer me. She ordered a few labs -had mi...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

PCP in Houston - Hi all! I have not been happy with my PCP. He really doesn't understand WLS although he is the one who recommended I get it done, he refuses to do the right labs. I have prov...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

yoyo-ing - for the last few weeks, I have been feeling blah. Some days I describe it is "melty" where it just feels like my muscles and skin are just melting off my bones. Today was one of ...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

OT - Ipod dizziness - Does anyone else have trouble using an ipod because it makes them dizzy or quezy? As many folks do now a days, I work in a cubicle and using an ipod to drown out the office noises...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

glucose meter...but what does it tell me - So I have a glucose meter in hand. Test result is 68. What range is good? Bad? Major concern? When should I test in relation to my meals?

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

My first thorough labs...feed back please.... - I say first thorough labs as I am 15 months and previous labs by PCP were not getting much of anything so I got these done with my surgeon's NUT. (she has not provided feedback yet...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

Ambian & Tylenol w/ Codeine - Can I take these two together? If not, I gotta choose which is more important tonight...some sleep or some relief from the aches and pains of rough a day.

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

omelet cooking questions - At work, our cafeteria has one of those omelet stations where an chef will prepare your omelet while you wait with the toppings of your choice. Most morning I like to get a spinac...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

NSV...NOT! - So last summer I had a service call on my riding lawn mower. Guy came out fixed it. It never worked after that....each time I engaged the blades, it died. Well, I have hired a...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

well crud, that's not Sugar-free.... - So I am happily fixing my morning snack of greek yogurt with vanilla syrup and a 1/4 cup of Kashi, take the first bite and realize something is wrong. This tastes VERY sweet. So ...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago

tweak my daily intake - So, I am not usually a food tracker. I try to make good choices but that darn candie bowl at work has been getting the better of me. So I decided to track for a few day...might I...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago

my first visit to a nutritionist - I know I am 15 months out, but just now had my first visit with a NUT. It went well and for the first time I have the correct lab orders! I have been super frustrated that my PCP...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago

OT: FYI: "Hole" vs "Whole" - http://www.beedictionary.com/common-errors/hole_vs_whole “Hole” and “whole” have almost opposite meanings. A hole is a lack of something, like the hole in a doughnut...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago

Update re: Shocked - I learned through the grapevine that my friend was killed in a car accident but not much info has been forthcoming and I have found no related news stories.

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago

A shock - A co-worker of mine who had RNY last May suddenly passed yesterday. I have no idea if it was related to RNY or not. She was so upbeat and happy and was doing great with her we...

turningpoint posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago

so now going to church makes you fat..... - http://blogs.chron.com/newswatch/2011/03/report_church_goers_much_more.html I went to chuch throughout childhood and I didn't get fat until I quit going to church as an adul...