mslesam wrote: »

Hi y'all

It's been a rough couple of days, I developed a ginormous abscess in my armpit and found out today that it is infected with a "superbug" called MRSA. Had a total meltdown in the doctor's office when she told me. I shouldn't be surprised by it because I am a nurse and am exposed to these bugs daily but I still found it very upsetting. They did drain the abscess yesterday but had to do it again today. It really hurts. The Dr initially wanted to admit me to the hospital, but ended up sending me to a surgeons office. The surgeon decided I didn't need surgery beyond what was done and that the infection can be managed at home! I was so relieved.

On a happier noted, my boyfriend, knowing that I'm having a rough time sent me the most beautiful bouquet of roses today. No one has sent me flowers in years and years. I think I cried over the flowers for half an hour, happy tears though. When I called to thank him he thought I was calling to tell him I was dying or something because of the way I was crying lol. Finally got it out that I was just so touched. I think this one's a keeper.

Haven't been 100% on plan but it's been more that I haven't been eating everything because I have a fever and have been forcing myself to eat what I am eating. Should have weighed myself yesterday but I forgot and today I just don't want to lol. I'll weigh tomorrow.

Hope everyone else is well.

Lesa

scrappin999 wrote: »

Lesa - sorry about the MRSA - get well soon! So Scary! so happy about the boytoy!

5mates - unfortunately, it was a thinner scale we replaced. That scale worked well for years and then didn't. This time we went for form, not function I guess - got a bamboo one - will be buying another I guess.

Nene - you mentioned the cals in a blizzard. A peanut buster parfait is 1000 calories - that was a real shock to me, as was the amt of calories in a meal at steak and shake - also over 1000 calories. Really a shock, when you know you really only need 1200 to 1800 cals a day for most of us.

All clear on the colonoscopy. Prep didn't go as well as it should, so I will need the next one in 5 yrs. Very surprised, they didn't weigh me nor check my blood sugar. The nurse and I discussed what happened if I went low - and I was only 99 when I woke up this morning so covered it with 15 grams of liquid clear glucose, just in case. She said if I got shaky or sweaty she' d check my sugar.

Unfortunately, medical is usually a hurry up and wait situation. Today was no different. Appt was at 8:45 - never did the procedure until 10:30. DH was wondering what was taking so long as I left him in the waiting room at 8:30. The Clinic has not yet updated my insurance either - I was still labeled retiree under 65 - turned 65 last week and started MC. Hopefully won't be a medical billing nightmare. I've been holding off scheduling unnecessary appts until they send me new insurance cards, but they're really lagging, as usual. Of course I'm sure I'm not the only person who just turned 65! LOL!

Roger - adding my kudos too. You not only have great computer skills, but explain things really well. You're a huge asset, please don't leave when you reach goal.

hope4change_val wrote: »

Has/does anyone monitor their ketone levels to optimize dieting effectiveness?

jserv13 wrote: »

Lesa..scary news. Please take care of yourself. Good you have support from your boyfriend.
Roger..thanks for the scale info.
Scrappin..at least the colonoscopy is over. I had the same results and need to go back in 5 yrs. the best thing about the procedure is the sleep!!
Terri..congrats on a super weight loss.

Anyone thought about Memorial weekend and food choices? We will be camping at the RV but entertaining my daughter and family.

I seem to have several dinner entrees left this month. Should I delay my next auto shipment and try and order a la carte or try and sell online?

Jane

kath817 wrote: »

Guess I found you again. Thanks to button. I work off the iPad most of the time & lose my way.
Down another 3 lbs & feel great that's it's moving again. Had to delay my order for awhile & been doing most meals from what I learned from you all. Resumed order so hopefully will be here soon.
Thank you all for the motivation.

Nene1125 wrote: »

Hi Friends,
Terri and Kath. ......congratulations on your loss.
Lessa.....I am also a retired nurse. So sorry about your infection. Get well quick!
Shirl.........glad your procedure is over. That whole DQ blizzard thing just blew my mind. This time in my weight loss journey I am not trying to be perfect but manage my life. Blizzards are just crazy calories, I would have rather have had ribs (at least there is some protein).

I usually don't whine, but oh my goodness here it comes. Yesterday I made an honest concentrated attempt to work within the new NS guidelines. I logged on NS and charted food on the web site, then I went to Numi and charted there and I also charted on the MFP site. I read posts here and on the pro boards. I clicked on the DD on the NS . Today I read a comment on the dd that said on June 22 they will move the dd and to go to the Numi site for the new tracking for clicks. Didn't find any information on the Numi site or official notification from the NS site. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Thanks for letting me vent.