"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Char.... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Char Berss
- 30, Female
- Pleasanton, CA
- United States
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Joanne replied to Char Berss's discussion 'Type 1 Diabetes and Gastric Bypass' in the group Gastric Bypass: The Last Resort"Hey Char, I am 2 week post op from GBP & am from PA but can tell you my experiences. My Dr wants you to go on a high protein, low carb diet and try to lose some weight. There was no specified amt but to shrink your liver prior to surgery. They…"
Char Berss replied to Char Berss's discussion 'Type 1 Diabetes and Gastric Bypass' in the group Gastric Bypass: The Last Resort"Debb-
Thank you for your wonderful reply! I have read your posts before and they were very informative. I do hope your knee is improving. I know what it's like to want to exercise and can't. Hang in there, stay strong and i believe you…"
debb replied to Char Berss's discussion 'Type 1 Diabetes and Gastric Bypass' in the group Gastric Bypass: The Last Resort"hi char, i'm not from california but i can snswer some of your questions. i did talk about my experience's as i had them. in one of them is a web page that goes into what GP and lapband is and what you will go through. also there is a…"
Char Berss commented on debb's group 'Gastric Bypass: The Last Resort'"Hi everyone. I posted a topic last night, and i'm really hoping to get some feedback. If someone (or some many!) could take a look and comment, i would REALLY appreciate it! Thank you!! ~Char"
Char Berss added a discussion to the group Gastric Bypass: The Last Resort
Type 1 Diabetes and Gastric Bypass
I am a 29 year old type 1 diabetic. I've been T1 for 24 years now. I am a Medtronic pump user, CGM (for now), and i'm overweight. I have been fighting this battle for a long time and i've tried everything. Symlin, phentermine, lots of exercise, diet, and also Victoza. Victoza has helped but not enough, and it's not a long term solution. Luckily, my doctor is very supportive, as I look into this "Last Resort".I know most insurances cover the GB, but for the moment i do not have insurance. Long…See More
brokenpole left a comment for Char Berss"Happy Birthday, Char!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Linda G left a comment for Char Berss"Hello...How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥ Char Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
Char Berss commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'US - Northern California Diabetes'"Alwaysscanuck- Sound more like anxiety/ panic attacks than sleep apnea.. in my opinion. I've had panic attacks and that's what happens to me in the middle of the night. Not fun!"
Char Berss replied to Kayla's discussion 'How long have you had diabetes?' in the group I've Had Diabetes for Over 20yrs!"I was diagnosed July 7, 1987 at the age for 4, so this year was 24 years for me. Been on a pump since 2000, and tried a CGM back in 2007. Only did it for a little while, but now i'm doing it again with a Dexcom. Loving it btw! Complications…"
Char Berss replied to Richard157's discussion 'Type 1 For 66 Years Today'"Congratulations Richard! I have been type 1 for 24 years (diagnosed at age 4 in 1987). Every year on my Diaversary, i say to myself that i have all my fingers, all my toes, and i can see AND feel them. It's inspiring to see that you are able to…"
Char Berss replied to Chris's discussion 'Think Like a Pancreas'"I just looked this book up, and a second edition is being released on Dec. 6, 2011. Looks like a great read!"
Char Berss replied to Ruthie's discussion 'Ever STOP using your pump and go back to shots?' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"You're quite welcome Ruth!
What i find difficult is knowing when to bolus AGAIN for a high BS. For example, i tested the other day and was 301.. so i bolused a correction. An hour later, i was still in the low 300s, but i didn't want to…"
Char Berss replied to Ruthie's discussion 'Ever STOP using your pump and go back to shots?' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"I have been pumping for over 10 years and after about 5 years, i went back to shots for a little bit. I was really bad about testing, bad at counting carbs, etc.. so i went back to shots to get back into the good habits. After about a year and a…"
Char Berss joined Rob's group
Dexcom Users
For users of a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring ("CGM") deviceJust as a reminder with the recent release of the new Dexcom G4 to the US market--it is NOT okay to post about previous models or older sensors as being 'for sale' on this site.It is a violation of the Terms of Use because it is a prescription device, and any such efforts will unfortunately be removed.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association (…See More
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- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- I'm not sure really. But i think i just hope to be somewhat active in the online world of Diabetes. Maybe it will keep me motivated to stay in control.
- Date diagnosed
- July 7, 1987
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.6
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Medtronic Paradigm 722
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- http://twitter.com/sweetlatte2427
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- At 9:37am on December 2, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Char....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other,
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It's on right now!
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- At 6:05am on December 2, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Char!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 4:22am on December 2, 2011, Linda G said…
Hello...How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥ Char
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 3:52am on December 2, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Char. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 11:14am on May 6, 2009,
Margaret said… - Hi Char,
I am also a member of this group and a Type 1 Diabetic. I thought you might be interested in meeting other Type 1s and wanted to let you know that I am the organizer of a meetup group called G.A.T.E.-Gastroparesis And Type1 Diabetes Exchange.
It is for Type 1s as well as for those with Gastroparesis and their caregivers. You can have either condition separately and don't need to have both to join. It is a support and activities group for people with similar conditions to interact, network, participate in discussions, ask questions, share experiences, or to vent frustrations. I will also have guest speakers periodically.
This is a new group that will meet in Union City on the third Sunday of each month starting May 17. If you would like to learn more, please check us out
G.A.T.E. website:
http://www.meetup.com/Type1Diabetes-GP-SupportGroup/
I hope you will consider joining us for a future meeting.
Thanks,
Margaret
- At 9:12am on April 29, 2009,
clarence haynes said… - Hello, from a 91 computer rookie,who has found a way to mentor to members from areas high in diabetes and low in diabetes, info.I was clinically dead, in BOSTON, in 1977, with a BG of 880, with my second chance have been a ROLE MODEL to over 40.000 diabetics. Could you please do me a favour? Would you please call 5 DIABETICS and ask them to join me, on JULY 30 INSULIN APPRECIATION DAY, and give THANKS FOR INSULIN, giving hundreds of millions of US a chance to live healthy lifestyle and productive livesTODAY. Check out www.restorethebantinghomestead. com to see why AMIGOS will be selling BLUE ROSE? This flowerwas chosen because of its meaning,'ATTAINING THE IMPOSSIBLE' Check out your local LION CLUBS, they have a excellent diabetes prevention & awareness program. clarence.haynes@sympatico.ca
- At 8:08am on April 29, 2009,
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- At 4:17am on April 29, 2009,
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