What is Acromegaly

Acromegaly (from Greek akros "high" and megas "large" - extremities enlargement) is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (hGH). ...

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Thursday November 26, 2009

Happy Stories

  • for once i have a smile : )

    Thursday, March 27, 2008 | A Happy story

    ahhh, what a lovely day, for once i woke up totally awake  i have done my housework and yes the pains have started but ive kept to my positive thinking and im actually having a really nice day and would you believe it the sun has pepped out to say hello...lol its thanks to you guys for lifting me up out of the dark and setting me straight. being there for someone, it really helps so much!! s...

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  • hyper!!

    Friday, May 2, 2008 | A Happy story

    I dont know whats wrong with me today, im so hyper its half 9 in the morning and im so hyper i feel like a kid again. yesterday my doctor gave me anti-biotics for my throat as they havent tried that yet. all tests came back negative so she doesnt kjnow whats wrong with me...lol so the next step is if the anti-biotics dont work then im off to the hospital to see the ear,nose and throat guys. she t...

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  • the joker is back!

    Thursday, May 15, 2008 | A Happy story

    i am so so happy today so hyper i just cant write quick enough i know im ghoing to ramble but i dont care!! my bestest buddy is back and im so happy. ive missed her so much and i know that she needs us all to be calm for her return but i just cant help being so hyper!
    i check ds this morning and i have been shocked to find a hug from jokey, i know we all have one!!! how great a morning is this. we...

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  • Married man......eeek

    Sunday, July 6, 2008 | A Happy story

    Well, back from the after wedding holiday....
    I twas really good to get away from the norm and go somewhere else. Shame it teeming down with rain the whole time. Still i can not complain. We got to see some wonderful sights whilst away. The kids enjoyed themselves which was the main objective of the holiday. it was our first family holiday together so my main concern was to make sure everyone...

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  • lost a lb.

    Thursday, January 22, 2009 | A Happy story

    yay lost a lb looks like i have finally broken that barrier! so happy  was stuck for ages with that. which means i am 4 lb away from my goal. i just want to jump and keep jumping untill its gone. i know i will have to wait and its so hard to wait when im so close to it.

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  • Yay!!

    Wednesday, March 11, 2009 | A Happy story

    I got me a job.....woo hoo!!!

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  • Back to work

    Monday, April 6, 2009 | A Happy story

    It's been 3 weeks since the operation.
    I'm feeling good, no more headaches or pain.
    I'm not on any medication now. I've decided to go back to work , this week I plan to work only in the mornings and full time next week.
    I'm a bit dissapointed that I've not lost any weight at all, my ring size is the same and no changes in my face.
    I'm due for my IGF1 and Growth hormone tes...



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  • yippppeeeeee

    Thursday, May 7, 2009 | A Happy story

    Three more to go slight fatigue nothing more feeling really good,looking forward to our getaway .This time in seven weeks we'll be in broome so i wont be online for a bit ,but as soon as we get back the brag pics will be up and running .I'd like to say a big thanks to all my family and friends on ds for being there for me without you guys i dont think i would have been so positive .

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  • Get in Barcelona!!!

    Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | A Happy story

    Woo hoo!!
    Barcelona 2 - 0 Manchester United
    Thank the Lord the Champions League title has gone to Spain!!  Yay!!

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  • Guess what?

    Thursday, October 15, 2009 | A Happy story

    Woo hoo! No more octreotide because I have totally normal IGF-1! Yay! Thanks, God! 
    And a couple weeks ago it was my one-year since my brain surgery! I'm doing so well... it just makes me really happy! God is so good!
    So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an e...

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