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animzmirot - 25 Oct 2004 08:08 GMT
I've been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (3-4). I have no clue what
the numbers mean, it's what my doctor wrote down on my diagnostic form.

I've had severe edema for several weeks, gained 35 lbs in about a month.
Before the CHF I had the long known and understood diagnosis of congenital
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I've lived a pretty symptom free life with HCM
for about 20 years now, but I'm in my early 50's and this is pretty much
when they told me I'd start having problems.  I used to be on Z-Beta because
I also have asthma and that helped keep my blood pressure down as well as
keep the wheezing to a minimum. I've now been taken off Z-Beta and put on
the calcium channel blocker Verapamil, plus lasix and one mother of a
potassium pill. In the last two weeks I've lost over 15 lbs and I'm still
fairly swollen, so there's more to go.

This is the first time my heart has been extremely symptomatic. I'm unable
to walk pretty much anywhere without gasping for breath. I'm exhausted all
the time. I can't do anything around the house other than to sit in my chair
or lay in  my bed. Any physical activity leaves me completely breathless and
it takes quite a while for me to start breathing normally.

While my doctor has given me a lot of information, we're still at the very
beginning of this new path. I've got upcoming appointments with an
electophysioligist to see if implanting a pacemaker is the next right step.
I've got appointments with a nutritionist to learn how to live the salt free
way (which I personally think is horrendous as I've also got insulin
resistance and can't eat sweets either). I've got appointments with my
primary care and cardiologists every other week. Pretty much all I do is go
to doctor appointments.

I just want to hear from people who have been at the same place, and how did
you deal with this? I'm doing the usual things, updating my will, creating a
new living will, changing our housing for one with no stairs, etc. And I'm
filing for SSDI. But I'm just not sure how long one can go on with this type
of heart. Does it every get better, or are we heading for transplant
territory? My doctor keeps saying we're trying to find a baseline and then
we'll know more. I don't have the patience to wait.

Thanks in advance.

Marjorie
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 25 Oct 2004 12:33 GMT
> I've been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (3-4). I have no clue what
> the numbers mean, it's what my doctor wrote down on my diagnostic form.

It means that you have symptoms of heart failure with even just
activities of daily living and sometimes even at rest (although not all
the time).

> I've had severe edema for several weeks, gained 35 lbs in about a month.
> Before the CHF I had the long known and understood diagnosis of congenital
[quoted text clipped - 21 lines]
> primary care and cardiologists every other week. Pretty much all I do is go
> to doctor appointments.

While you are visiting your doctors, would suggest you ask them about
the 2PD Approach:

http://www.heartmdphd.com/wtloss.asp

In my experience, this works every time to help people reach their ideal
body weight which does "cure" metabolic syndrome (MetS) which is also
known as insulin resistance.  


> I just want to hear from people who have been at the same place, and how did
> you deal with this? I'm doing the usual things, updating my will, creating a
> new living will, changing our housing for one with no stairs, etc. And I'm
> filing for SSDI. But I'm just not sure how long one can go on with this type
> of heart. Does it every get better, or are we heading for transplant
> territory?

Because of your insulin resistance, I would suspect you are overweight.
If indeed you are, weight loss should improve your symptoms possibly
postponing or even obviating the need for a heart transplant.

> My doctor keeps saying we're trying to find a baseline and then
> we'll know more. I don't have the patience to wait.

Understandably.  If you are overweight, which I suspect you are, you
have something you can be proactive while waiting.  Being at ideal body
weight will reduce your risk of peri-operative complications if/when you
will undergo a heart transplant.

> Thanks in advance.

You are welcome, Marjorie.

All praises belong to my heavenly Father, Whom I love with all my heart,
soul, mind, and strength :-)

You will be in my prayers, dear Marjorie whom I love, in Christ's name.

May He heal you as only He can per His will.

Servant to the humblest person in the universe,

Andrew

--
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Barry - 26 Oct 2004 06:51 GMT
Hello Marjorie,
My hypertropic cardiomyopathy did not manifest itself until I was 57 years ( I
am now 64 years), and like your experience, its intrusion was somewhat
dramatic - in my case I suddenly developed a dangerous heart rhythm (ventricular
tachycardia) which can easily lead to cardiac arrest. I was lucky and made it to
hospital where it was electrically converted to a normal rhythm, and I came
under the care of a cardiologist who "specialised" in electrophysiology.
Subsequently a defibrillator was implanted in my chest wall to deal with the VT.
Regarding heart failure, I have had a few short episodes, and was not as
disabled as you are.Other complications have been Atrial Fibrillation ( which is
permanent and I can't take the drug that does seem to control it) and a leaky
mitral valve. Like your situation I had to adjust to a whole new set of
frightening life circumstances. To try and answer your question, ( about how one
deals with such a personal upheaval), I tried to work on what I could to improve
the situation of despair and dependency. Mentally, I resolved to meet it head on
by really trying to face up to my circumstances.I made lists of things I thought
I could realistically accomplish each day, and ticked them off. Physically, I
did what exercise I could (you will need expert advise here. There are exercises
for those confined to bed which can be of benefit too), and stuck to a
fibre-rich, salt free and (almost) fat free diet.I was lucky in having great
doctors, as faith in your medical advisor is essential. Because my physical
activity was limited I had to develop new interests. I also started to
appreciate nature more (looking and reading about plants, geology etc).Naturally
I gave up smoking and drinking alcohol completely. Having a wonderful wife was a
great advantage. Sleeping propped up by ordinary and banana-shaped pillows
helped me lot, both in sleeping and general well being. I have two days per week
of complete (bed) rest.
  Well Marjorie, these are some of my little routines which may help you. I do
hope you start to feel an improvement soon. Its amazing what we can endure if
there is HOPE. This is what you strive for. BTW I am not religious at all.
Regards,
Barry Sylva,
NSW Australia

> I've been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (3-4). I have no clue what
> the numbers mean, it's what my doctor wrote down on my diagnostic form.
[quoted text clipped - 36 lines]
>
> Marjorie
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 26 Oct 2004 11:58 GMT
> Hello Marjorie,
> My hypertropic cardiomyopathy did not manifest itself until I was 57 years ( I
> am now 64 years), and like your experience, its intrusion was somewhat
> dramatic - in my case I suddenly developed a dangerous heart rhythm (ventricular
> tachycardia) which can easily lead to cardiac arrest.

Correct.

> I was lucky and made it to
> hospital where it was electrically converted to a normal rhythm, and I came
> under the care of a cardiologist who "specialised" in electrophysiology.

I don't believe in luck.  I do believe that God planned for you to
survive (perhaps even for this very day when you would share your story
with Majorie and the countless other lurkers with similar difficulties).

> Subsequently a defibrillator was implanted in my chest wall to deal with the VT.
> Regarding heart failure, I have had a few short episodes, and was not as
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> fibre-rich, salt free and (almost) fat free diet.I was lucky in having great
> doctors, as faith in your medical advisor is essential.

See above.

> Because my physical
> activity was limited I had to develop new interests. I also started to
> appreciate nature more (looking and reading about plants, geology etc).Naturally
> I gave up smoking and drinking alcohol completely.

Good.

> Having a wonderful wife was a
> great advantage. Sleeping propped up by ordinary and banana-shaped pillows
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> hope you start to feel an improvement soon. Its amazing what we can endure if
> there is HOPE.

Yes, especially with God's help.

> This is what you strive for. BTW I am not religious at all.

You are blessed because of the love in your heart that you have for
others who are your neighbors.  You are closer to the kingdom of God
than you think.  That love you have is from Christ.  

Why don't you go all the way and accept Him ?

http://makeashorterlink.com/?I22222129

> Regards,
> Barry Sylva
> NSW Australia

Thank you for sharing your story !

You have been blessed and you have in turn become a blessing to others.

You will be in my prayers, dear Barry whom I love, in Christ's name.

May He heal you as only He can:

http://www.heartmdphd.com/healer.asp

so that you can continue to glorify my heavenly Father, Whom I love with
all my heart, soul, mind and strength :-)

Servant to the humblest person in the universe,

Andrew

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news@watcher.com - 26 Oct 2004 19:23 GMT
Once again a. chung has taken an off topic single group posting and
crossposted it to severl groups for which it is not obviously related
to their content. As per prediction, this behavior is in response for
having been repeatily brought up short for this behavior and the
retribution he brings to bear to show who is in control.  He says he
does not crosspost, he does. He says he will stop if asked, he did not
recently.   He seeks by deceptive methods of rhetoric to misdirect
attention away from his behavior.  He offers lame excuses in place of
an appology or sincere explanation. Considering all of these
contridictions of word and deed, what does this make him?
news@watcher.com - 26 Oct 2004 19:26 GMT
Once again a. chung has taken an off topic single group posting and
crossposted it to severl groups for which it is not obviously related
to their content. As per prediction, this behavior is in response for
having been repeatily brought up short for this behavior and the
retribution he brings to bear to show who is in control.  He says he
does not crosspost, he does. He says he will stop if asked, he did not
recently.   He seeks by deceptive methods of rhetoric to misdirect
attention away from his behavior.  He offers lame excuses in place of
an appology or sincere explanation. Considering all of these
contridictions of word and deed, what does this make him?
g2 - 27 Oct 2004 01:36 GMT
>Once again a. chung has taken an off topic single group posting and
>crossposted it to severl groups for which it is not obviously related
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>an appology or sincere explanation. Considering all of these
>contridictions of word and deed, what does this make him?

A typical Christian hypocrite?
Barry - 27 Oct 2004 00:45 GMT
Marjorie,
I did not mention the support I derived from this group, but you have
illustrated it very well Andrew, by your caring about Marjorie, and being able
to empathsize with my situation. A lady from Canada gave me enormous support,
when later on I suffered a stroke .(This was not directly related to the HCM, so
don't be too concerned about this outcome).
  So you already have some other people aware of what you are dealing with, and
willing to support you when they can. Although I am a non-believer, I appreciate
Andrew's caring contributions to the group, and thus derive support myself. I am
sure you will feel the same, whether or not you are a believer. Why cannot Dr
Chung proclaim his religious beliefs as well as his medical knowledge?
"Healing"is the link, so I find it very difficult to understand the people who
criticise(sometimes verging on abuse) Andrew for his beliefs.
  Another very important point Marjorie ( although not easily accomplished
during some of the very rough periods) is to take "one day( even one hour) at a
time". When I was able to focus my attention like this I found it extremely
beneficial, especially when I was very concerned about a medical consultation,
procedure,test results etc.). Try and stop your mind from racing all over the
place.
All the best,
Regards, Barry

> > Hello Marjorie,
> > My hypertropic cardiomyopathy did not manifest itself until I was 57 years ( I
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Hawki63 - 27 Oct 2004 02:21 GMT
>Subject: Re: Question about diagnosis
>From: "Barry" pilbaradingo@ozemail.com.au
>Date: 10/26/2004 4:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time
>Message-id: <PnBfd.7$Lu5.609@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au>

>Why cannot Dr
>Chung proclaim his religious beliefs as well as his medical knowledge?

he can

where such remarks are appropriate

they are not on a medical group

ESP when he states that ONLY Christian practitioners can be CARING

that is NOT what good doctors are all about

Chung is all about Chung

hawki.....
Barry - 27 Oct 2004 04:43 GMT
Hawki,
This is a support group for those with serious and/or chronic cardiac health
problems, NOT  "a medical group". The group is lucky to have as a contributor a
qualified medical practitioner. Despite my personal differences with the good
doctor about religious beliefs, I experience him primarily as a caring
contributor with a spiritual influence.
Regards Again, Barry

> >Subject: Re: Question about diagnosis
> >From: "Barry" pilbaradingo@ozemail.com.au
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
>
> hawki.....
listener - 27 Oct 2004 04:56 GMT
> Hawki,
> This is a support group for those with serious and/or chronic cardiac
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> him primarily as a caring contributor with a spiritual influence.
> Regards Again, Barry

I experience him as a religious kook who happens to be a doctor and for
some bizarre reason spends way too much time posting his strange inanities
in a newsgroup.

BTW, the "med" in sci.med.cardiology doesn't stand for "support".

This group is anything *but* a support group. You have to go to one of the
moderated websites for that.

L.
Hawki63 - 27 Oct 2004 05:09 GMT
>Subject: Re: Question about diagnosis
>From: listener listener@nospam.net
>Date: 10/26/2004 8:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time
>Message-id: <Xns958FF5EDC5Esome1outthere@38.144.126.79>

>Despite my personal
>> differences with the good doctor about religious beliefs, I experience
>> him primarily as a caring contributor with a spiritual influence.
>> Regards Again, Barry

sorry Barry

truly proletizing..and belittling other practioners who are NOT Christian put
Chung in a category of being an arrogant SOB

>I experience him as a religious kook who happens to be a doctor and for
>some bizarre reason spends way too much time posting his strange inanities
>in a newsgroup.
>
>BTW, the "med" in sci.med.cardiology doesn't stand for "support".

I agree

can we vote him off the Island??

hawki.....
Barry - 27 Oct 2004 06:59 GMT
> >Subject: Re: Question about diagnosis
> >From: listener listener@nospam.net
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
>
> hawki.....
G'Day Mate.
You don't have to vote - I am getting off anyway as far as this agenda goes. I
just wonder what Marjorie thinks of all this ?? If you need any support let me
know ?
Take it easy,
Barry
George - 27 Oct 2004 17:21 GMT
Barry I do not know if we are reading the same post from this nut but
all his medical advice consists of go see your doctor, enter the 2PD
approach, and religious bullshit.

In fact since he has hijacked this group the amount of medical
dialogue has diminished to practically nothing.  There also used to be
other "real" doctors who hung around here ands actually contributed
something worthwhile, but they have long gone.

If you find Chung's contribution worthwhile and meaningful, then you
must be at a real loss for medical care.
Don Kirkman - 27 Oct 2004 23:52 GMT
It seems to me I heard somewhere that Barry wrote in article
<YQEfd.122$Lu5.2044@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au>:

>Hawki,
>This is a support group for those with serious and/or chronic cardiac health
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>contributor with a spiritual influence.
>Regards Again, Barry

Actually, Barry, this group was founded by a number of medical
professionals for the purpose of discussing all aspects of cardiology
and sharing their experiences; they made this clear in their founding
documents.  Unfortunately, unmoderated newsgroups do not have any
ability to control off-topic messages beyond complaints to ISPs and the
use of kill files.

The founding documents are available at
http://open-systems.ufl.edu/mirrors/ftp.isc.org/usenet/news.announce.newgroups/s
ci/sci.med.cardiology

http://tinyurl.com/3p67j
http://shorterlink.com/?4SYI82

My problem with the "caring contributor with a spiritual influence" is
that he intermingles the two in an irrational way.  Surely there is an
absolute difference between curing or treating diseases or malfunctions
of the heart, a physical organ, and God's healing of hearts, where the
Biblical allusion is to man's psychological and rational being*.  ISTM
he sometimes comes dangerously close to implying that they are one and
the same.

* Even allowing for the few miracles described in the Bible, of which
none involved cardiac issues, AFAIR.  I'm unaware of any modern miracles
where a diseased heart was made whole.

>> >Subject: Re: Question about diagnosis
>> >From: "Barry" pilbaradingo@ozemail.com.au
>> >Date: 10/26/2004 4:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time
>> >Message-id: <PnBfd.7$Lu5.609@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au>

>> >Why cannot Dr
>> >Chung proclaim his religious beliefs as well as his medical knowledge?

There is thoughtful proclaiming and there is proclaiming that invites
protest and resistance.  However, there is also the teaching [Matthew
6:1,2]:

"Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them;
for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven."

>> he can
>> where such remarks are appropriate
>> they are not on a medical group

>> ESP when he states that ONLY Christian practitioners can be CARING

>> that is NOT what good doctors are all about

>> Chung is all about Chung

>> hawki.....
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listener - 28 Oct 2004 02:01 GMT
> It seems to me I heard somewhere that Barry wrote in article
> <YQEfd.122$Lu5.2044@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au>:
[quoted text clipped - 30 lines]
> none involved cardiac issues, AFAIR.  I'm unaware of any modern
> miracles where a diseased heart was made whole.

For a long time Dr. Chung posted informative, unremarkable posts with no
overt religious content whatsoever. Within the past year or so, his posts
have become polluted with inane pseudo-religous nonsense that he has
needlessly cross-posted.

Dr. Chung was repeatedly and politely asked to nix the religious stuff by
*many* posters  who found it off-topic, offensive or just plain annoying.
He as refused to do so. Personally, I think Dr. Chung is mentally
unbalanced and this newsgroup would be better off without his
participation.

L.
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 28 Oct 2004 02:49 GMT
> > It seems to me I heard somewhere that Barry wrote in article
> > <YQEfd.122$Lu5.2044@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au>:
[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
> have become polluted with inane pseudo-religous nonsense that he has
> needlessly cross-posted.

Sorry, my being openly Christian has been bothering you for more than a year.

> Dr. Chung was repeatedly and politely asked to nix the religious stuff by
> *many* posters  who found it off-topic, offensive or just plain annoying.
> He as refused to do so.

Yes, it has been my choice to remain openly Christian.

> Personally, I think Dr. Chung is mentally
> unbalanced and this newsgroup would be better off without his
> participation.

You are entitled to your opinion.  Thanks for sharing it, Frank.

> L.

You remain in my prayers, dear Frank whom I love, in Christ's name.

Servant to the humblest person in the universe,

Andrew

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Barry - 28 Oct 2004 03:40 GMT
I stand corrected on details concerning the origin of this group.At the moment
it is neither a "professional's" group or a "support" group. Ideally the group
should function to supply knowledge, opinion and support to those with cardiac
related medical problems. Obviously, qualified medical advise should be of great
value, but people relating their own experiences is the hub. Occasionally, this
will mean people giving medical advise or opinion based on their own experience,
which I would not condemn as long as it was clear that they were not medically
qualified.
Posting to this group, at the present time, is not likely to provide support or
knowlege. It is more likely to be a confusing anxiety-provoking experience: a
very sorry state of affairs. Maybe Andrew Chung is our scapegoat. He would be a
threatening person to some - a DOCTOR with GOD on his side. Are we simply the
weak, sick, ignorant, subservient, feeble-minded patients?
Yes, I am off-topic, but I wish I was'nt. I won't be again.
Regards, Barry
NSW Australia

> > > It seems to me I heard somewhere that Barry wrote in article
> > > <YQEfd.122$Lu5.2044@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au>:
[quoted text clipped - 72 lines]
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Tiger Lily - 28 Oct 2004 03:49 GMT
alas....... Barry

no one can reply without the wrath of Chung and the potential of being put
into his cyberstalkers web page or his libel web page

andie baby has effectively shut down this newsgroup to all and sundry

watch him call me a Christian hater for this post (that has NOTHING to do
with religion)

sorry Barry........ try sci.med instead.... hopefully andie babie won't
reply there and the Dr's will

good luck

kate

> I stand corrected on details concerning the origin of this group.At the moment
> it is neither a "professional's" group or a "support" group. Ideally the group
[quoted text clipped - 32 lines]
> > > >
> > > > The founding documents are available at

http://open-systems.ufl.edu/mirrors/ftp.isc.org/usenet/news.announce.ne
> > > > wgroups/sci/sci.med.cardiology http://tinyurl.com/3p67j
> > > > http://shorterlink.com/?4SYI82
[quoted text clipped - 52 lines]
> > Is this spam?
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Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 28 Oct 2004 04:56 GMT
> alas....... Barry
>
> no one can reply without the wrath of Chung and the potential of being put
> into his cyberstalkers web page or his libel web page

Writing from the side of your mouth again, eh, Kate.

> andie baby has effectively shut down this newsgroup to all and sundry

Don't have that power.

> watch him call me a Christian hater for this post (that has NOTHING to do
> with religion)

You've made many unfulfilled predictions.  What is one more?

> sorry Barry........ try sci.med instead.... hopefully andie babie won't
> reply there and the Dr's will

Yes, Barry would meet your friend Dr. Jai Maharaj there in sci.med :-)

> good luck
>
> kate

You remain in my prayers, dear Kate whom I love, in Christ's name.

Servant to the humblest person in the universe,

Andrew

--
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Board-Certified Cardiologist
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Hawki63 - 28 Oct 2004 20:55 GMT
sneaked thru my kf again...as he continually changes his addy

very very sick guy...

hawki.....
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 28 Oct 2004 21:14 GMT
> sneaked thru my kf again...as he continually changes his addy

Nope.  Still the same email addresses (either this one or nospam6).

> very very sick guy...

As if truthfulness were an illness.

Sorry my being openly Christian continues to bother you.

> hawki.....

You remain in my prayers, dear neighbor whom I love, in Christ's name.

May you accept Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, someday, so that
you too will escape satan's rule and torment of your soul after you die.

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Andrew

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Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 28 Oct 2004 04:51 GMT
> I stand corrected on details concerning the origin of this group.At the moment
> it is neither a "professional's" group or a "support" group. Ideally the group
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> Posting to this group, at the present time, is not likely to provide support or
> knowlege.

It will while I am here, God willing.

> It is more likely to be a confusing anxiety-provoking experience: a
> very sorry state of affairs. Maybe Andrew Chung is our scapegoat. He would be a
> threatening person to some - a DOCTOR with GOD on his side. Are we simply the
> weak, sick, ignorant, subservient, feeble-minded patients?

No.  You are my neighbors whom I love :-)

> Yes, I am off-topic, but I wish I was'nt.

You are discussing the purpose of SMC.  That is actually on-topic for SMC.

> I won't be again.

Ime, if there is someone who disagrees with you, there will be someone accusing you
of being off-topic.

> Regards, Barry
> NSW Australia

You remain in my prayers, dear Barry whom I love, in Christ's name.

Servant to the humblest person in the universe,

Andrew

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Ted Rosenberg - 28 Oct 2004 13:03 GMT
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Look a.shole - it is bad enough that the Chung troll crossposts his crap
all over the internet - I can nitfile him.  It is when people like YOU
crosspost discussions of his crap to all the groups which don't care and
are NOT interested - so please. f.ck OFF and take your "chung" with you.

> I stand corrected on details concerning the origin of this group.At the moment
> it is neither a "professional's" group or a "support" group. Ideally the group
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Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 28 Oct 2004 21:43 GMT
> cc'd by email
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> Look a.shole - it is bad enough that the Chung troll crossposts his crap
> all over the internet - I can nitfile him.  It is when people like YOU
> crosspost discussions of his crap to all the groups which don't care and
> are NOT interested - so please. f.ck OFF and take your "chung" with you.

Sorry my being openly Christian bothers you so terribly.

You will be in my prayers, dear Ted whom I love.

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Andrew

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None Given - 28 Oct 2004 15:36 GMT
> I stand corrected on details concerning the origin of this group.At the moment
> it is neither a "professional's" group or a "support" group. Ideally the group
> should function to supply knowledge, opinion and support to those with cardiac
> related medical problems.

Then please cut extra newsgroups (like alt.support.diabetes) out of the
header when you reply.
Davida Chazan - The Chocolate Lady - 29 Oct 2004 07:27 GMT
Please confine your discussions to the groups that are interested.
Many thanks.

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Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 29 Oct 2004 15:34 GMT
> Please confine your discussions to the groups that are interested.

Seems that "news@watcher" remains interested.

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Andrew

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