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Full of Life
on 10/24/06 2:09 am - Broken Arrow, OK

Topic: RE: Guess who finally got a home computer?!?!?

That's GREAT!!!! It is nice to have a computer at home. I'm blessed NOT to have a lap top though, I think I'd be in bed all day long playing on the computer. At least this way - I do get up and get a shower and dressed!!! hahaha Hope to see you around on here more often now. Laurie

Full of Life
on 10/24/06 2:06 am - Broken Arrow, OK

Topic: Labs - the thorn in my side

Well I got a couple more of my labs back so now all I'm missing is B1. They misprocessed it and I had to get it redrawn last Friday. Here's what's askew: Lab (normal range) current, previous Ferritin (10 - 291) 8, 15, 26, 71 steady decline since wls Hematocrit (34.9 - 46.9) 33.9, 36.4, 40, 40.6 steady decline since wls Hemoglobin (12.0 - 15.7) 11.9, 12.9, 14, 14.1 steady decline since wls Iron (60 - 180) 39, 35, 73, 48 up and down

PreAlbumin (20 - 40) 16.8, 19.1 I've only had this taken twice, but declining as well Vit. A (30 - 90) 34, 30 YIPPIE, got something up!!! Vit B6 (2.0 - 32.8) 13.1, 12.3 got another up although this is still low for my body, I'm feeling the effects of it being lower then what I need Vit B12 (130 - 777) 299, 536.... yup the shots bring me up but the sublingual bring me down... switching over to self injected shots. UGH Vit D (8.9 -46.7) 12.3, 21.5 dropping as well Zinc (70 - 150) 85, 59 YIPPIE got another one up some too

Going to the hematologist on Nov. 2.. praying that he'll take a look at the overall decline and say it's time for some IV intervention here and NOT have me try another suppliment!!!!!!!! Interesting Note: I did call my surgeon's office regarding my labs. The nurse had me read them to her over the phone. When she heard that my hemoglobin was ONLY 11.9 (her words) she shut off everything else. She said that they dont consider me in any danger until it hit 5 or 6 and that I should just keep doing what I'm doing and get them rechecked next month and call her back.

Full of Life
on 10/24/06 12:27 am - Broken Arrow, OK

Topic: RE: It's Muah-Monday: What Ya Eating Today?

UGH - I rode a school bus loaded with 4th grades all the way to the state capital and back. We left at 8am and got back at 6:30pm. The lesson I learned is that even though I came prepared with food - eating on a noisy, bouncy, school bus does not work well unless you're a 4th grader!!! B - oatmeal 5 grams protein S - chug a lugged a protein drink right before getting on that bus. 30 g protein L - 1/2 apple with peanutbutter 5 grams protein S - protein bar right before getting on the bus to return 10 grams protein D - McDonalds - dbl cheese burger no bun, appledippers 25 g protein So a lousy day eating calorie wise but it was 75 grams of protein Water totally sucked today too. I drank 40 oz of water. I got home at 7:30pm and COLLAPSED into bed!!!!! Stayed there until 10am this morning. 4th graders will run you until you drop!!!!! Laurie

karentheloserIam
on 10/23/06 9:26 pm - PA

RNY on 05/13/05

Topic: RE: It's Muah-Monday: What Ya Eating Today?

lets see... b: lf eng muffin with can bacon/cheese sn trail mix w/pumpkin seeds, sunflr seeds, raisins, almonds, cashews l- chicken with sauteed veggies sn :trail mix w/pumpkin seeds, sunflr seeds, raisins, almonds, cashews din: chicken (sense a theme here?) and pesto whole wheat noodles sn: sf cho**** cream bar. not too bad overall.... scale holding at 165. Hugs ladies Karen

Becky Sue
on 10/23/06 9:31 am - Fort Wayne, IN

RNY on 05/17/05

Topic: RE: It's Muah-Monday: What Ya Eating Today?

Will be soon, waiting for that 30-minute window to end...

Kathy & Rich
on 10/23/06 9:25 am - Fairfax, VA

RNY on 05/20/05

Topic: RE: It's Muah-Monday: What Ya Eating Today?

Sounds like a pretty good day! Up tha****er a bit though.

I'm off to drink more myself.

Kathy & Rich
on 10/23/06 9:24 am - Fairfax, VA

RNY on 05/20/05

Topic: RE: It's Muah-Monday: What Ya Eating Today?

Pre-B: Protein shake Cup o' joe w/ creamer, minimoos, sweet n' low B: Deli ham, 2 slices of American cheese, 1/3 apple L: White chili, cheddar cheese S: Protein shake S2: SF Blue Bunny Ice Cream Pop D: 1 slice provolone, 2-3 oz baked salmon, green beans w/ almonds and whipped butter S: Protein shake Water: Working on it. 52 oz thus far. Vitamins: Need 2 doses of calcium yet. Exercise: Nope.

Becky Sue
on 10/23/06 8:57 am - Fort Wayne, IN

RNY on 05/17/05

Topic: RE: It's Muah-Monday: What Ya Eating Today?

Hey... PreB - Nectar B - most of a container of yogurt and 1/2 a Kashi granola bar L - cup of chili S - apple S - Starbucks - SF, FF D - 3oz of tuna... too tired and uninspired to actually fix something - those little pouches are so handy... No exercise today, although I did park at the top of the garage at school and took the stairs... Water - decent, maybe 50 oz Vits - all but my evening calcium