RED TEAM WEEK 7
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So, I need to vent. Sorry. Feel free to ignore me.
I had to get weighed at the hospital today because the nurses are stupid and don't care that they weighed me last thursday. Nope. Not good enough for them. Usually, that scale is about the same as my home scale (give or take 1 pound). At 2pm today their scale said I was 185 (as compared to 180 on Monday). :sad: Now, granted I have to consider a) it was the afternoon, b) it should almost be my TOM (perhaps...? i really have no clue, actually, because it's been really messed up the past few months), c) normal fluctuation. But, I also have to consider a) I have no exercised since Monday morning, b) I stupidly agreed to have the kitchen send me up a piece of chocolate cake last night. Yes, I gave in. When my food gets delivered to my hospital room, they always ask me if I want cake. ALWAYS! And never anyone else. Just me, because they are so nice and unforunately know me. So I gave in and accepted the piece. It was big. And not too bad, as far as hospital food goes. But man, I should not have eaten it. :sad: I failed.
So now i'm annoyed. And sad with my weight. Because then my least favorite doctor comes in and goes "I thought you were trying to lose weight, or at least, avoid gaining with the new medications - what's this all about now?". Because last thursday they weighed me at 179. UGH! SO MAD! :explode:
So when the people brought my lunch and the lady goes, "would you like a brownie this evening, hun?", I almost snapped back "NO!" But instead I just calmly said, "No thanks, an apple would be nice, though!".
I really, really, really hope I'm still around 180 and not at 185. :grumble: That would be SO frustrating.
In better news, I might get to go home tomorrow afternoon if I can pretend that I feel ok. (Don't yell at me! I know it's not good to pretend to feel fine so that I can leave, but there's nothing they can do, so there's no reason for me to be here!).
Jess - I think I left you a longer comment somewhere here this morning, but let us know how you make out at the doctor. :flowerforyou:0 -
Also Mel, if they have you on an iv drip (saline?) that can give you some extra fluid weight. I hope you get to go home soon, hospitals are no fun.0
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omg so many posts!
lol
but today i woke up with no energy at all...
im super tired...
so im laying in bed watching the lakers parade lol0 -
So, I need to vent. Sorry. Feel free to ignore me.
I had to get weighed at the hospital today because the nurses are stupid and don't care that they weighed me last thursday. Nope. Not good enough for them. Usually, that scale is about the same as my home scale (give or take 1 pound). At 2pm today their scale said I was 185 (as compared to 180 on Monday). :sad: Now, granted I have to consider a) it was the afternoon, b) it should almost be my TOM (perhaps...? i really have no clue, actually, because it's been really messed up the past few months), c) normal fluctuation. But, I also have to consider a) I have no exercised since Monday morning, b) I stupidly agreed to have the kitchen send me up a piece of chocolate cake last night. Yes, I gave in. When my food gets delivered to my hospital room, they always ask me if I want cake. ALWAYS! And never anyone else. Just me, because they are so nice and unforunately know me. So I gave in and accepted the piece. It was big. And not too bad, as far as hospital food goes. But man, I should not have eaten it. :sad: I failed.
So now i'm annoyed. And sad with my weight. Because then my least favorite doctor comes in and goes "I thought you were trying to lose weight, or at least, avoid gaining with the new medications - what's this all about now?". Because last thursday they weighed me at 179. UGH! SO MAD! :explode:
So when the people brought my lunch and the lady goes, "would you like a brownie this evening, hun?", I almost snapped back "NO!" But instead I just calmly said, "No thanks, an apple would be nice, though!".
I really, really, really hope I'm still around 180 and not at 185. :grumble: That would be SO frustrating.
In better news, I might get to go home tomorrow afternoon if I can pretend that I feel ok. (Don't yell at me! I know it's not good to pretend to feel fine so that I can leave, but there's nothing they can do, so there's no reason for me to be here!).
Jess - I think I left you a longer comment somewhere here this morning, but let us know how you make out at the doctor. :flowerforyou:
OH NO
Your doctor sounds very mean! You're trying, but how can he expect you to lose weight when you've been in the hospital and they're offering you all this bad food?! 
I would just take it with a grain of salt and dont' even worry about it! You'll get back on track, but you need to worry about your health and getting better first 
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So, are you all weighing yourself everyday or once a week? And are you only counting your weight for that "once a week" weigh in? My weight has been fluctuating lately and I'm not sure if I just shouldn't weight myself until a week or count my actual weight only on Mondays? I was 149 on Monday and now I'm 150 :grumble: and I REFUSE to change my little ticker! What do you guys do and what should I be doing?
I don't weigh myself everyday, as humans are weight fluctuates 2 pounds up or down through out the day/week. Its important to weigh yourself at about the same time every time you weigh to get an accurate measure. I only weigh myself on Mondays in the morning at 7:00 as apart of my morning routine.
Yeah, I know it fluctuates, but I just don't want to believe it :grumble: I usually weigh myself in the morning after my workouts everyday, so I will try and not do it as often.0 -
Mel--don't worry about the cake! we're human! sometimes we need that little slice of heaven...you only had one piece, after all!
WELL....back from the doc. said it was my cartilage and stuff...just screaming out in pain from pounding the pavement so much with all this weight. had x-rays, and everything looked good, so that is really good news. he suggested i switch my exercise up, since after all, all i've been doing is walking/jogging basically....he also suggested that I go see a place where they do custom orthotics (sp?) and get my alignment checked and maybe get inserts. and even better news...i got praised for my weight loss! from the nurse and the doc! (it was a different doc than i usually see!)
but the last time i was at the doc was december 2007, and since then i have lost 30 pounds! I had no idea I had even weighed that much at that time..!!! so I am feeling a little better even though only 15 of those were in the last 6 weeks
I gotta print my paper and get ready for class....have a great day, everyone!!0 -
Mel--don't worry about the cake! we're human! sometimes we need that little slice of heaven...you only had one piece, after all!
WELL....back from the doc. said it was my cartilage and stuff...just screaming out in pain from pounding the pavement so much with all this weight. had x-rays, and everything looked good, so that is really good news. he suggested i switch my exercise up, since after all, all i've been doing is walking/jogging basically....he also suggested that I go see a place where they do custom orthotics (sp?) and get my alignment checked and maybe get inserts. and even better news...i got praised for my weight loss! from the nurse and the doc! (it was a different doc than i usually see!)
but the last time i was at the doc was december 2007, and since then i have lost 30 pounds! I had no idea I had even weighed that much at that time..!!! so I am feeling a little better even though only 15 of those were in the last 6 weeks
I gotta print my paper and get ready for class....have a great day, everyone!!
yay, at least it wasn't bad. I also had knee problems before REALLY bad and it actually was just that I had a tight IT band. By the way, I saw a doctor and they recommended physical therapy which was a waste. I ended up going to a running shoe store where they fit you for running shoes and he told me what my problem was. The solution? A foam roller. You lie on your side and just roll on the roller from your knee up to your upper thigh. Guess what, when I did that, no more pain So, that may be an option for you to look into good job on losing 15 pounds in 6 weeks, phew, wish I could do it! 0 -
Mel--don't worry about the cake! we're human! sometimes we need that little slice of heaven...you only had one piece, after all!
WELL....back from the doc. said it was my cartilage and stuff...just screaming out in pain from pounding the pavement so much with all this weight. had x-rays, and everything looked good, so that is really good news. he suggested i switch my exercise up, since after all, all i've been doing is walking/jogging basically....he also suggested that I go see a place where they do custom orthotics (sp?) and get my alignment checked and maybe get inserts. and even better news...i got praised for my weight loss! from the nurse and the doc! (it was a different doc than i usually see!)
but the last time i was at the doc was december 2007, and since then i have lost 30 pounds! I had no idea I had even weighed that much at that time..!!! so I am feeling a little better even though only 15 of those were in the last 6 weeks
I gotta print my paper and get ready for class....have a great day, everyone!!
I bought diabetic shoes with added arch support and they have been a great relief for me on my back, legs and feet.0 -
Thanks Liz, Vani, and Jess.
Possibly going home tomorrow. So long as nothing ELSE bad happens between now and the morning.0 -
I'm so excited I found my workout pants. I thought I had all the clothes out and put away when we moved (almost 4 months ago) but apparently I forgot that I had shoved clothes in the suitcase and I found them, along with my fav pair of pj's that I had been looking for :laugh:
No more wearing jeans to exercise! woo hoo! :bigsmile:0 -
Since its hump day, I'm starting to think about what my next week challenge should be. I've done good on adding more vegetables to my diet and have gotten my three servings a day deal. Anyone have any ideas for next week?0
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Since its hump day, I'm starting to think about what my next week challenge should be. I've done good on adding more vegetables to my diet and have gotten my three servings a day deal. Anyone have any ideas for next week?
If it hasn't already been done, how about something like make sure you get in at least 3-4 days of cardio.
Random question - aunt flo just stopped by for the week :laugh:. Is everything they say about how you hold onto weight until that crazy woman leaves and then you start dropping again? I haven't been able to shake an ounce off in the last 4 days and I was getting really frustrated. Should I just hang tight for a week and hope my body will go back to losing or do I need to kick it up a notch?0 -
Ahh I also forgot to weigh in! :ohwell: But question what time is best to weigh in, I just ate so I'm thinking doing it right now probably wouldn't be a good idea right?0
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Alisha, I usually weigh in the morning.
Liz, I would hang tight for a week or so and just keep doing what you're doing. But that's just me...0 -
Since its hump day, I'm starting to think about what my next week challenge should be. I've done good on adding more vegetables to my diet and have gotten my three servings a day deal. Anyone have any ideas for next week?
If it hasn't already been done, how about something like make sure you get in at least 3-4 days of cardio.
Random question - aunt flo just stopped by for the week :laugh:. Is everything they say about how you hold onto weight until that crazy woman leaves and then you start dropping again? I haven't been able to shake an ounce off in the last 4 days and I was getting really frustrated. Should I just hang tight for a week and hope my body will go back to losing or do I need to kick it up a notch?
If anything. I would assume your still losing weight even with your best friend there. and by the time your done you'll probably drop a few extra because your not so bloated.
Also everyone I noticed there are alot of questions about fluctuating weights and the like. I posted a link in the other thread I am gonna post it again. Lemme get it.
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Here it is http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/scale.htm
Hopefully unlike the other thread it doesn't give a link to this thread.0 -
ok I weighed myself but I'm really confused either my scale is off or my first reading was anyways...
229lbs0 -
This is only my 2nd week and it's already getting tough for me guys. I"ve been working out and eating, but the past 2 days I feel like going home and eating everything in site :grumble: I haven't, however, but I"m still very much tempted. I have a feeling it's going to be a tough next few weeks, but once I conquer my bad habits, I will be fine. It's just another hurdle I have to climb....sorry I had to say all of this out loud
Also, to make matters worse, I didn't get up in time to work out this morning. I will walk on my lunch hour, but that still leaves me to have to work out in the evenings, so I will have to go for a run in the hot and with this wind :sick: It's like running in water...BOO! Oh well, at least it's a work out :ohwell:0 -
This is only my 2nd week and it's already getting tough for me guys. I"ve been working out and eating, but the past 2 days I feel like going home and eating everything in site :grumble: I haven't, however, but I"m still very much tempted. I have a feeling it's going to be a tough next few weeks, but once I conquer my bad habits, I will be fine. It's just another hurdle I have to climb....sorry I had to say all of this out loud
Also, to make matters worse, I didn't get up in time to work out this morning. I will walk on my lunch hour, but that still leaves me to have to work out in the evenings, so I will have to go for a run in the hot and with this wind :sick: It's like running in water...BOO! Oh well, at least it's a work out :ohwell:
Vani...
Don't worry about it girl. You are only in your 2nd week! As long as you keep up with your eating and exercising, this gets alot easier....trust me!! You can do it!! :happy: Just remember any workout is better than no workout!! Like I always say...moderation is key! We are all here to help you.:flowerforyou:0 -
Alisha, I usually weigh in the morning.
Liz, I would hang tight for a week or so and just keep doing what you're doing. But that's just me...
Ok I'm gonna try my best to exercise this week. (Its not the first thing on my mind when I'm in pain lol) I got in a workout monday and tuesday. I skipped yesterday but I'm gonna try today and tomorrow. Hopefully next week I'll see my work pay off. *keeping my fingers crossed*0 -
This is only my 2nd week and it's already getting tough for me guys. I"ve been working out and eating, but the past 2 days I feel like going home and eating everything in site :grumble: I haven't, however, but I"m still very much tempted. I have a feeling it's going to be a tough next few weeks, but once I conquer my bad habits, I will be fine. It's just another hurdle I have to climb....sorry I had to say all of this out loud
Also, to make matters worse, I didn't get up in time to work out this morning. I will walk on my lunch hour, but that still leaves me to have to work out in the evenings, so I will have to go for a run in the hot and with this wind :sick: It's like running in water...BOO! Oh well, at least it's a work out :ohwell:
Vani...
Don't worry about it girl. You are only in your 2nd week! As long as you keep up with your eating and exercising, this gets alot easier....trust me!! You can do it!! :happy: Just remember any workout is better than no workout!! Like I always say...moderation is key! We are all here to help you.:flowerforyou:
Thanks for the support. It makes me feel better that others have been where I am and that it DOES get better. We have cake here (yes I had a mini piece ) and it is calling my name. I am doing whatever I can to stay strong. I know it will be worth it in the long run, so I just have to look down the road and not be in the "now"
and Yes a work out is a work out, but I work out so much that sometimes I think some stuff just isn't enough...I have to get out of that mentality....:ohwell:0 -
This is only my 2nd week and it's already getting tough for me guys. I"ve been working out and eating, but the past 2 days I feel like going home and eating everything in site :grumble: I haven't, however, but I"m still very much tempted. I have a feeling it's going to be a tough next few weeks, but once I conquer my bad habits, I will be fine. It's just another hurdle I have to climb....sorry I had to say all of this out loud
Also, to make matters worse, I didn't get up in time to work out this morning. I will walk on my lunch hour, but that still leaves me to have to work out in the evenings, so I will have to go for a run in the hot and with this wind :sick: It's like running in water...BOO! Oh well, at least it's a work out :ohwell:
Vani...
Don't worry about it girl. You are only in your 2nd week! As long as you keep up with your eating and exercising, this gets alot easier....trust me!! You can do it!! :happy: Just remember any workout is better than no workout!! Like I always say...moderation is key! We are all here to help you.:flowerforyou:
Thanks for the support. It makes me feel better that others have been where I am and that it DOES get better. We have cake here (yes I had a mini piece ) and it is calling my name. I am doing whatever I can to stay strong. I know it will be worth it in the long run, so I just have to look down the road and not be in the "now"
and Yes a work out is a work out, but I work out so much that sometimes I think some stuff just isn't enough...I have to get out of that mentality....:ohwell:
Just believe in yourself. And I definitely know about the ravenous hunger. I read on here from one of the girls, if you feel hungry drink a glass of water with lemon. So I have been sipping on water with a lemon slice in it constantly. and it has definitely helped. My son, my brother, my dad, and me all have birthdays in the same week. So there was a lot of cake. I tell ya I gave it away as fast as I could. The way I would have figured it was I wouldn't have wanted to waste food. I guess that's what happens when your parents tell you there are children starving somewhere in a 3rd world country when you don't want to eat something.0 -
This is only my 2nd week and it's already getting tough for me guys. I"ve been working out and eating, but the past 2 days I feel like going home and eating everything in site :grumble: I haven't, however, but I"m still very much tempted. I have a feeling it's going to be a tough next few weeks, but once I conquer my bad habits, I will be fine. It's just another hurdle I have to climb....sorry I had to say all of this out loud
Also, to make matters worse, I didn't get up in time to work out this morning. I will walk on my lunch hour, but that still leaves me to have to work out in the evenings, so I will have to go for a run in the hot and with this wind :sick: It's like running in water...BOO! Oh well, at least it's a work out :ohwell:
Vani...
Don't worry about it girl. You are only in your 2nd week! As long as you keep up with your eating and exercising, this gets alot easier....trust me!! You can do it!! :happy: Just remember any workout is better than no workout!! Like I always say...moderation is key! We are all here to help you.:flowerforyou:
Thanks for the support. It makes me feel better that others have been where I am and that it DOES get better. We have cake here (yes I had a mini piece ) and it is calling my name. I am doing whatever I can to stay strong. I know it will be worth it in the long run, so I just have to look down the road and not be in the "now"
and Yes a work out is a work out, but I work out so much that sometimes I think some stuff just isn't enough...I have to get out of that mentality....:ohwell:
Just believe in yourself. And I definitely know about the ravenous hunger. I read on here from one of the girls, if you feel hungry drink a glass of water with lemon. So I have been sipping on water with a lemon slice in it constantly. and it has definitely helped. My son, my brother, my dad, and me all have birthdays in the same week. So there was a lot of cake. I tell ya I gave it away as fast as I could. The way I would have figured it was I wouldn't have wanted to waste food. I guess that's what happens when your parents tell you there are children starving somewhere in a 3rd world country when you don't want to eat something.
Yeah, I drink a TON of water, but havn'e tried the lemon piece of it (also I hate it because I sit down all day and I run to the bathroom every chance I get ) It's nice to hear others temptations and how they overcome them here, it motivates me to stay awya also. I'm waiting for the cake to go, but it's still, somehow here..staring at me :noway: OH well, I'll be at the gym in the next few minutes, so I'll get it out of my mind and my system! 0 -
omg iwoke up wanting buffalo wings soooo bad... grr\
well i have a lot of things to do today...
i have homework
then off to walmart to buy some waterproof make up
i am going on vacation on the 28th...
which includes sea doos and lots of water...
o and i tried on a bathing suit last night...
and it didnt look as bad as i thought...
i just need to tighten some spots...
and maybe like 10 pounds...
but ya then im probably going to go to the gym and do the couch to 5k...
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Well, I am home. I am ridiculously sick right now :sick: - it's the first time I've gotten out of bed in a few hours. And I promised my doctors I would lay low and just relax for the next week(ish). That means no exercising... they don't even want me to leave my house. :sad: I hate my failing body.
And my mother made cupcakes - oh no! But I don't feel like eating, so it's all good. hehe.
Vani, basically what Mack and Andrea said is great and covers what I would have said. Please, don't get too hard on yourself. You are just starting out and doing great! Chin up, girl. :flowerforyou:
Liz, yeahhh I know what you mean about working out not being on the top of your list of things to do when you are in pain. Oh do I know. See if you can drag yourself to workout today or tomorrow - perhaps it will make you feel better...? :flowerforyou: I wish I could. :ohwell:
That's about it for now. I'm going to try to drag myself downstairs to show my family that I am still alive.0 -
Well, I am home. I am ridiculously sick right now :sick: - it's the first time I've gotten out of bed in a few hours. And I promised my doctors I would lay low and just relax for the next week(ish). That means no exercising... they don't even want me to leave my house. :sad: I hate my failing body.
And my mother made cupcakes - oh no! But I don't feel like eating, so it's all good. hehe.
Vani, basically what Mack and Andrea said is great and covers what I would have said. Please, don't get too hard on yourself. You are just starting out and doing great! Chin up, girl. :flowerforyou:
Liz, yeahhh I know what you mean about working out not being on the top of your list of things to do when you are in pain. Oh do I know. See if you can drag yourself to workout today or tomorrow - perhaps it will make you feel better...? :flowerforyou: I wish I could. :ohwell:
That's about it for now. I'm going to try to drag myself downstairs to show my family that I am still alive.
I hope you start feeling better real soon! Being sick is not fun at all.
Hopefully after next week you'll be feeling great and back to working out. Just make sure you dont go crazy on your calories while you're resting and getting better. :flowerforyou:0 -
Well, I am home. I am ridiculously sick right now :sick: - it's the first time I've gotten out of bed in a few hours. And I promised my doctors I would lay low and just relax for the next week(ish). That means no exercising... they don't even want me to leave my house. :sad: I hate my failing body.
And my mother made cupcakes - oh no! But I don't feel like eating, so it's all good. hehe.
Vani, basically what Mack and Andrea said is great and covers what I would have said. Please, don't get too hard on yourself. You are just starting out and doing great! Chin up, girl. :flowerforyou:
Liz, yeahhh I know what you mean about working out not being on the top of your list of things to do when you are in pain. Oh do I know. See if you can drag yourself to workout today or tomorrow - perhaps it will make you feel better...? :flowerforyou: I wish I could. :ohwell:
That's about it for now. I'm going to try to drag myself downstairs to show my family that I am still alive.
I hope you start feeling better real soon! Being sick is not fun at all.
Hopefully after next week you'll be feeling great and back to working out. Just make sure you dont go crazy on your calories while you're resting and getting better. :flowerforyou:
It might be just the opposite actually. I'm not sure I have eaten anything today. If I did, it didn't stay down... gross. :sick: :grumble: :ohwell: :frown: But I'm going to try some fruit again in a little bit because I really really want an apple right now. But if that doesn't work, I guess I'll just settle for crackers.
And thanks, I hope I feel better soon too.
My doctors tell me it is going to just get progressively worse until/if I manage to get a transplant. They've told me to just enjoy my life, or, what's left of it, I suppose. And even if I get a transplant, something else will be wrong in a few months or years. :explode:
Sometimes I'm sick of everything. But something makes me keep chugging along.
So, if I don't give up, nobody else can either!!
But now I'm going to rest more. :yawn:0 -
Well, I am home. I am ridiculously sick right now :sick: - it's the first time I've gotten out of bed in a few hours. And I promised my doctors I would lay low and just relax for the next week(ish). That means no exercising... they don't even want me to leave my house. :sad: I hate my failing body.
And my mother made cupcakes - oh no! But I don't feel like eating, so it's all good. hehe.
Vani, basically what Mack and Andrea said is great and covers what I would have said. Please, don't get too hard on yourself. You are just starting out and doing great! Chin up, girl. :flowerforyou:
Liz, yeahhh I know what you mean about working out not being on the top of your list of things to do when you are in pain. Oh do I know. See if you can drag yourself to workout today or tomorrow - perhaps it will make you feel better...? :flowerforyou: I wish I could. :ohwell:
That's about it for now. I'm going to try to drag myself downstairs to show my family that I am still alive.
I hope you start feeling better real soon! Being sick is not fun at all.
Hopefully after next week you'll be feeling great and back to working out. Just make sure you dont go crazy on your calories while you're resting and getting better. :flowerforyou:
It might be just the opposite actually. I'm not sure I have eaten anything today. If I did, it didn't stay down... gross. :sick: :grumble: :ohwell: :frown: But I'm going to try some fruit again in a little bit because I really really want an apple right now. But if that doesn't work, I guess I'll just settle for crackers.
And thanks, I hope I feel better soon too.
My doctors tell me it is going to just get progressively worse until/if I manage to get a transplant. They've told me to just enjoy my life, or, what's left of it, I suppose. And even if I get a transplant, something else will be wrong in a few months or years. :explode:
Sometimes I'm sick of everything. But something makes me keep chugging along.
So, if I don't give up, nobody else can either!!
But now I'm going to rest more. :yawn:
My ex- mother in-law is in renal failure and everyday after dialysis she is so sick. She used to say she was too sick to keep air down. I have always been into the whole natural healing thing, and I used to make her some peppermint or ginger tea, or have her drink ginger ale, and even tonic water. I know peppermint and ginger are great for stomach ills. But they said the tonic water was perfect cause of her kidneys. It may be different for you. She only has 1% functioning. But I also use the peppermint and ginger tea or ale for me and my kids when were ill in the tummy.0 -
Well, I am home. I am ridiculously sick right now :sick: - it's the first time I've gotten out of bed in a few hours. And I promised my doctors I would lay low and just relax for the next week(ish). That means no exercising... they don't even want me to leave my house. :sad: I hate my failing body.
And my mother made cupcakes - oh no! But I don't feel like eating, so it's all good. hehe.
Vani, basically what Mack and Andrea said is great and covers what I would have said. Please, don't get too hard on yourself. You are just starting out and doing great! Chin up, girl. :flowerforyou:
Liz, yeahhh I know what you mean about working out not being on the top of your list of things to do when you are in pain. Oh do I know. See if you can drag yourself to workout today or tomorrow - perhaps it will make you feel better...? :flowerforyou: I wish I could. :ohwell:
That's about it for now. I'm going to try to drag myself downstairs to show my family that I am still alive.
I hope you start feeling better real soon! Being sick is not fun at all.
Hopefully after next week you'll be feeling great and back to working out. Just make sure you dont go crazy on your calories while you're resting and getting better. :flowerforyou:
It might be just the opposite actually. I'm not sure I have eaten anything today. If I did, it didn't stay down... gross. :sick: :grumble: :ohwell: :frown: But I'm going to try some fruit again in a little bit because I really really want an apple right now. But if that doesn't work, I guess I'll just settle for crackers.
And thanks, I hope I feel better soon too.
My doctors tell me it is going to just get progressively worse until/if I manage to get a transplant. They've told me to just enjoy my life, or, what's left of it, I suppose. And even if I get a transplant, something else will be wrong in a few months or years. :explode:
Sometimes I'm sick of everything. But something makes me keep chugging along.
So, if I don't give up, nobody else can either!!
But now I'm going to rest more. :yawn:
My ex- mother in-law is in renal failure and everyday after dialysis she is so sick. She used to say she was too sick to keep air down. I have always been into the whole natural healing thing, and I used to make her some peppermint or ginger tea, or have her drink ginger ale, and even tonic water. I know peppermint and ginger are great for stomach ills. But they said the tonic water was perfect cause of her kidneys. It may be different for you. She only has 1% functioning. But I also use the peppermint and ginger tea or ale for me and my kids when were ill in the tummy.
Thanks, Andrea, I might try some giner tea later. I have about 40 or 50% functionality for now (thankfully) and am on a ridiculous amount of medication to try to keep it there for as long as possible, because my doctors and I agree that I need to stay away from dialysis as long as possible. They are hoping the meds will keep me above 20(ish)% for a while, so we'll see.0 -
I know I'm late with my weigh in, but I want to add this to My Topics
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I know I'm late with my weigh in, but I want to add this to My Topics
CW: 145.5
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