Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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tincanonastring wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »Briefly back to the doctor discussion (although not the gynecologist as I avoid them like the plague). I have something called dextrocardia. What it is is that my heart is actually on the wrong side of my body. I have known this for years. 2 years ago I had it confirmed that I actually have my whole upper body switched (mirror image). It's pretty rare (usually happens in twins though I am not a twin and there is no history of twins in the family).
Most doctors have never seen it. I think it's really funny to go to the doctor and not tell them. Then they break out the stethoscope and start trying to listen to my heartbeat. They NEVER admit they can't find it. I'll wait a few minutes as they get increasingly frantic then will tell them to try the right side. Often they won't believe me. Until I say I have dextrocardia. Then they all all fascinated and start dragging in everyone in the office to check it out. At that point it gets a bit embarrassing but for a few moments I get a laugh out of it.
I have systemic mastocystosis with urticaria pigmentosa (a surplus of mast cells in my body and itchy spots head to toe). It requires, amongst other specialist visits, bi-annual trips to the dermatologist. Masto is classified as a rare disease (worldwide it affects about 1/20,000 to 1/40,000 people) and the type of adult form I have isn't usually diagnosed until people hit their 60s, but I got pegged with it in my early 20s. Hence the giant teaching exam room they stick me with on every visit. I'm pretty sure they actually schedule med students to come in on days when I have my appointments. During my last visit, there were literally 11 people in the room with me. I feel your embarrassment on a spiritual level!
That sounds very difficult to live with and I admire your attitude. With your sense of humor, I'm betting that your twice-yearly appointment is a draw as well, and the reason why you have a returning audience.
I have had a similar experience but only one time. Confession mode: In college I managed to get a case of epic athlete's foot. Not the usual itchy stuff killed off by a spray and improved hygiene -- it was a severe fungal infection that made it painful to walk, with socks soaked with oozing plasma. Went in to the student health center and the doc made sure that every nursing student and medical employee in the place paraded by to see this rare condition. It was a bit embarrassing for a 20 year old. Upshot was I was told to get rid of the cheap canvas sneakers (those rubber-covered toe boxes don't breathe) and I ended up buying Birkenstock sandals that I couldn't afford for health reasons, not because of any affinity for patchouli.
Yeah, socks with sandals guy, that was me. Because fungal feet.
You may now return to your non-disgusting discussion.
I'm thinking you did everyone a favor by wearing the socks in this case! Sorry you went through that. Sounds terribly painful. As much as I dislike the socks and sandals look there are plenty of feet out there in sandals that should NOT be seen. Ewwww.0 -
47Jacqueline wrote: »I don't have pets, plants or offspring
I have offspring and grandchildren - thankfully all out on their own! I have a gazillion plants but no pets. I love animals dearly and would neglect my family and my plants if I had them again.
Anyway, all of that just to say I love your profile pic! Beautiful dress and you look great!0 -
overlook237 wrote: »melimomTARDIS wrote: »Both of my children have a first name that begins with the letter "r". I'm sure it's annoying to others. (Idgaf)
Also, both names are super old timey.
I love old timey names! One of my friends just had a baby and named her Hazel. So cute. My name begins with an "R" and is biblical old timey!
@overlook237 Is it Rahab or Ruth?!
I read that as Rehab and was like "WHAT", second look I realise it's not. Never heard of that name, but it's better than Rehab.
Rahab was a prostitute
They tried to make me go to Rahab would be a totally different song.0 -
tincanonastring wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »Briefly back to the doctor discussion (although not the gynecologist as I avoid them like the plague). I have something called dextrocardia. What it is is that my heart is actually on the wrong side of my body. I have known this for years. 2 years ago I had it confirmed that I actually have my whole upper body switched (mirror image). It's pretty rare (usually happens in twins though I am not a twin and there is no history of twins in the family).
Most doctors have never seen it. I think it's really funny to go to the doctor and not tell them. Then they break out the stethoscope and start trying to listen to my heartbeat. They NEVER admit they can't find it. I'll wait a few minutes as they get increasingly frantic then will tell them to try the right side. Often they won't believe me. Until I say I have dextrocardia. Then they all all fascinated and start dragging in everyone in the office to check it out. At that point it gets a bit embarrassing but for a few moments I get a laugh out of it.
I have systemic mastocystosis with urticaria pigmentosa (a surplus of mast cells in my body and itchy spots head to toe). It requires, amongst other specialist visits, bi-annual trips to the dermatologist. Masto is classified as a rare disease (worldwide it affects about 1/20,000 to 1/40,000 people) and the type of adult form I have isn't usually diagnosed until people hit their 60s, but I got pegged with it in my early 20s. Hence the giant teaching exam room they stick me with on every visit. I'm pretty sure they actually schedule med students to come in on days when I have my appointments. During my last visit, there were literally 11 people in the room with me. I feel your embarrassment on a spiritual level!
That sounds very difficult to live with and I admire your attitude. With your sense of humor, I'm betting that your twice-yearly appointment is a draw as well, and the reason why you have a returning audience.
I have had a similar experience but only one time. Confession mode: In college I managed to get a case of epic athlete's foot. Not the usual itchy stuff killed off by a spray and improved hygiene -- it was a severe fungal infection that made it painful to walk, with socks soaked with oozing plasma. Went in to the student health center and the doc made sure that every nursing student and medical employee in the place paraded by to see this rare condition. It was a bit embarrassing for a 20 year old. Upshot was I was told to get rid of the cheap canvas sneakers (those rubber-covered toe boxes don't breathe) and I ended up buying Birkenstock sandals that I couldn't afford for health reasons, not because of any affinity for patchouli.
Yeah, socks with sandals guy, that was me. Because fungal feet.
You may now return to your non-disgusting discussion.
I'm thinking you did everyone a favor by wearing the socks in this case! Sorry you went through that. Sounds terribly painful. As much as I dislike the socks and sandals look there are plenty of feet out there in sandals that should NOT be seen. Ewwww.
Guilty!
I run long distances. I wear sandals in the summer. My feet are not always pretty.0 -
kellienw335 wrote: »My confession: I rarely ever meet my macros goals, even though I have no issues hitting my caloric requirements.
And not because I quick add calories.
It's because MFP is lacking the fourth (and arguably the most important) macro: ALCOHOL *swoons*
Why, MFP, WHY?!? How will I ever meet my macros goals, when you refuse to acknowledge the fourth macro, and when that fourth macro makes up a substantial number of my calories on a fairly regular basis??
I feel like MFP is judging alcoholics. Good thing THIS thread is reserved for those without judgement.
I haz a sad
If alcohol was a macro, I'd meet it every damn day!
I would meet this macro as well.
Count me in this group. I'm pretty sure that's one of the main reasons I don't log my food here. I eat my main meal for lunch because I workout in the afternoon. "Dinner" then consists mainly of Bacardi Limon, Crytsal Lite and lemon juice with random raw veggies as a snack.0 -
tincanonastring wrote: »carliekitty wrote: »I'm increasing my running mileage so this week i logged 48 miles. I'm so RUNGRY that i ate 8k+ calories yesterday =( It was soooo good though. I'm hoping that this week i get 50 miles and stay within a normal calorie range!
48 miles and 8000 calories are both awesome achievements! I ran a continuous 10k for the first time on Saturday and destroyed my entire calorie deficit that day.
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pofoster21 wrote: »smashley_mashley wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »Briefly back to the doctor discussion (although not the gynecologist as I avoid them like the plague). I have something called dextrocardia. What it is is that my heart is actually on the wrong side of my body. I have known this for years. 2 years ago I had it confirmed that I actually have my whole upper body switched (mirror image). It's pretty rare (usually happens in twins though I am not a twin and there is no history of twins in the family).
Most doctors have never seen it. I think it's really funny to go to the doctor and not tell them. Then they break out the stethoscope and start trying to listen to my heartbeat. They NEVER admit they can't find it. I'll wait a few minutes as they get increasingly frantic then will tell them to try the right side. Often they won't believe me. Until I say I have dextrocardia. Then they all all fascinated and start dragging in everyone in the office to check it out. At that point it gets a bit embarrassing but for a few moments I get a laugh out of it.
I find that fascinating! I have never heard of someone with your condition. I would love to see the doctors face when they can't find a heart beat where it is supposed to be! This must be amusing to you when it happens with doctors and interns (and I apologize if I am making you uncomfortable).
I think it's hysterical. It's the small things in life...
Although it really bothers my mom that I don't wear a medical alert bracelet. Since I am convinced I am going to die in a car accident I suppose I ought to. Hate to think they thought I was dead because they missed my heartbeat. I'll probably end up being one of those people who you hear about waking up on the embalming table. Although for me I will probably end up waking up on the way to the cremetorium.
That was my first thought when I read about your condition! Yes, I agree with your mom. They have fancy, pretty medical bracelets now - go get one!0 -
Confession: We have 1 bathroom off a bonus room, and it grosses me out to hear my dh farting and sh-tting up a storm. Ewwww!
sorry tmi, I know ..
This is why I insisted on NOISY ventilation fans in all 3 of our bathrooms. The new ones are "silent". Ummm, what's the point of that?! The one in our main / guest bathroom sounds like an airplane engine, but that's much better than the alternative!0 -
I pounded Taco Bell and leftover Easter candy last night. Feel pretty bad about myself.0
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pofoster21 wrote: »smashley_mashley wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »Briefly back to the doctor discussion (although not the gynecologist as I avoid them like the plague). I have something called dextrocardia. What it is is that my heart is actually on the wrong side of my body. I have known this for years. 2 years ago I had it confirmed that I actually have my whole upper body switched (mirror image). It's pretty rare (usually happens in twins though I am not a twin and there is no history of twins in the family).
Most doctors have never seen it. I think it's really funny to go to the doctor and not tell them. Then they break out the stethoscope and start trying to listen to my heartbeat. They NEVER admit they can't find it. I'll wait a few minutes as they get increasingly frantic then will tell them to try the right side. Often they won't believe me. Until I say I have dextrocardia. Then they all all fascinated and start dragging in everyone in the office to check it out. At that point it gets a bit embarrassing but for a few moments I get a laugh out of it.
I find that fascinating! I have never heard of someone with your condition. I would love to see the doctors face when they can't find a heart beat where it is supposed to be! This must be amusing to you when it happens with doctors and interns (and I apologize if I am making you uncomfortable).
I think it's hysterical. It's the small things in life...
Although it really bothers my mom that I don't wear a medical alert bracelet. Since I am convinced I am going to die in a car accident I suppose I ought to. Hate to think they thought I was dead because they missed my heartbeat. I'll probably end up being one of those people who you hear about waking up on the embalming table. Although for me I will probably end up waking up on the way to the cremetorium.
That was my first thought when I read about your condition! Yes, I agree with your mom. They have fancy, pretty medical bracelets now - go get one!
My first thought was a post I read in a group - person who has a condition that causes sudden bp drop which results in fainting. She fainted at school, EMT's didn't even look at her medical alert bracelet, and force fed her sugar, assuming it was diabetes related.
I'm in the category of probably should have one, but know damn well that even if I'm awake and lucid, E/R and EMT types like to assume you don't know what you're talking about.0 -
overlook237 wrote: »melimomTARDIS wrote: »Both of my children have a first name that begins with the letter "r". I'm sure it's annoying to others. (Idgaf)
Also, both names are super old timey.
I love old timey names! One of my friends just had a baby and named her Hazel. So cute. My name begins with an "R" and is biblical old timey!
@overlook237 Is it Rahab or Ruth?!
I read that as Rehab and was like "WHAT", second look I realise it's not. Never heard of that name, but it's better than Rehab.
Rahab was a prostitute
They tried to make me go to Rahab would be a totally different song.
I actually LOL'd at this.0 -
That's the right attitude!CaylaSimons wrote: »I've gained seventy lbs since I graduated high school less than a year ago. I was already over weight. Ive been telling myselft "tomorrow I'll start losing weight". I never did. I just got this app and I'm GOING TO lose weight this time.
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DressedInDreams wrote: »Confession- I try to avoid talking to my coworkers about counting calories and exercise because I'm afraid they will judge me. Like yeah right fatty you don't work out or eat healthy. I hate when people bring snacks in and I have to decline repeatedly. The judgment is probably all in my (anxious) head though.
Most of the time, yes, it is. However, I'd keep your health improvement endeavors to yourself anyway. Without fail someone will make an insensitive comment without intending to that will just cause you stress. Just keep doing what you're doing and enjoy the results.0 -
marissafit06 wrote: »Leggings are NOT pants. That is all.
But they are so comfortable!
I wear leggings as pants all the time. But in truth they are only flattering on a small group of people.
I am not convinced that I am one of those people. I will continue to wear them as pants for the foreseeable future.
Comfortable, don't need to be ironed or drycleaned, work nicely with tall boots... they're definitely pants in my world. Besides, my SO loves them on me.
Thankfully I'm past the age where I care if leggings are appropriate on me or not, they have so many other things going for them.
I don't really mind leggings as pants (but preferably with a longer top) but I work with several women who wear them and they just really aren't flattering. One woman wears these old stretched out ones so they bunch up around her knees and butt. If they make you look like you've crapped your pants, maybe it's time to invest in new ones.0 -
I went on a date last night with a man I'd met through a friend of a friend. We went to an Italian place for food before going to watch a mutual friend play a gig with his band. He asked me what I wanted to drink before going up to the bar, and I asked for a pint of beer. When he came back he had a glass of wine for me, which wouldn't have phased me if it was red or white but it was rose which I don't like, so I asked what had happened to the beer, since he had one for himself so obviously it wasn't like they'd run dry.
His reply was 'oh sorry, I just find it really unattractive when girls behave like boys. Drinking beer, swearing, eating with their hands, it's a massive turn off'.
He expressed surprise at the end of the night when I didn't sleep with him
I wouldn't have made it past the glass of rose! I would have told him exactly what I thought of that and left right then and there. Or, gone to another table by myself and ordered exactly what I wanted. Sorry you had to deal with that!0 -
Confession: I hate 'car' kid names. Bentley, Lexus, Mercedes, etc.
and because I have seen this name used .. to .. death, I hate the name Nevaeh. Pfft, cheesy.
Sorry if I offended anyone.
I knew a couple that named their first daughter Lexys, and told everyone "no jokes, please!"
... their last name was Carr.
My partners cousin always wanted a daughter called Grace. Then she married her husband and his surname is Squirrel. So she decided that would never happen.
I confess I had to say Grace Squirrel out loud a couple times to get it.
Me too! In fact, I just didn't think I got it until I said it out loud
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Confession: I hate 'car' kid names. Bentley, Lexus, Mercedes, etc.
and because I have seen this name used .. to .. death, I hate the name Nevaeh. Pfft, cheesy.
Sorry if I offended anyone.
I knew a couple that named their first daughter Lexys, and told everyone "no jokes, please!"
... their last name was Carr.
My partners cousin always wanted a daughter called Grace. Then she married her husband and his surname is Squirrel. So she decided that would never happen.
I remember hearing about a lady would called her two daughters Strawberry and Champagne. I almost died...
My Name is Lois (obviously) a lot of people don't know how to pronounce it and go for Louise instead. I used to get angry about it but it doesn't bother me anymore, I actually get embarrassed about correcting them. The worst one was in Starbucks, (now they ask for your name) and someone put Lawrence. So in the space of 2 minutes I'm supposed to change gender?
My nick names growing up are Lo, Lo Lo, Lu, Lu Lu, Lois Lane (ha ha ) and the most ridiculous one? 'Little Hi, Little Lo, Little Jiggelo Jo' *kitten* knows why...
My sister named her daughters Snowy and Sunny - last name is Winters!0 -
Confession: We have 1 bathroom off a bonus room, and it grosses me out to hear my dh farting and sh-tting up a storm. Ewwww!
sorry tmi, I know ..
This is why I insisted on NOISY ventilation fans in all 3 of our bathrooms. The new ones are "silent". Ummm, what's the point of that?! The one in our main / guest bathroom sounds like an airplane engine, but that's much better than the alternative!
I love that the fart fans in my bathrooms at home are noisy. I was also really thankful they put in a loud one in bathroom at work when they did renovations.0 -
AngryViking1970 wrote: »overlook237 wrote: »melimomTARDIS wrote: »Both of my children have a first name that begins with the letter "r". I'm sure it's annoying to others. (Idgaf)
Also, both names are super old timey.
I love old timey names! One of my friends just had a baby and named her Hazel. So cute. My name begins with an "R" and is biblical old timey!
@overlook237 Is it Rahab or Ruth?!
I read that as Rehab and was like "WHAT", second look I realise it's not. Never heard of that name, but it's better than Rehab.
Rahab was a prostitute
They tried to make me go to Rahab would be a totally different song.
I actually LOL'd at this.
Rahab is a jewish nautical myth.
Thanks Big Giant Swords.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »My confession is that I can't see a thread titled "Intermitting Fasting" without thinking of "intermittent FARTING"...
Then this, my dear, is the thread for you:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/695972/intermittent-farting
I'm considering trying this... I hear protein ones are the best
lmao I'm only one page into that thread & am trying not to burst out laughing.
Confession: I am a 30 year old woman and have the sense of humour of an 8 year old boy.
40 here and I have a teenage boys sense of humor so maybe you'll mature
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