Hope everyone finds their way. :D The other thread was getting a little slow to open. You can go here to read the last couple of posts you may have missed.:
Hope all are feeling better. My treatment is beginning to "kick in".http://www.emusing.com/imgs/page_imgs/afa/yellow_guy_smiling_big_ty_wht.gifMaybe I'll be back to normal soon. Whatever that is!. ;)
Looking like rain again. :^: I'm wondering if we'll ever get the roof on our house. When DH can work on it, it's raining. When it's sunshining, DH's on the other job.
Hey, whatever you ladies think you need to do, & what you think is best for your health....I think you need to do it. My pastor's wife tells me often, that on one knows how I feel, but me. I know when I'm hurting, sick, etc. No one else is my judge & can tell me what's best for me. So....I've learned to make my own decisions. Anyone else can accept it, or deal with it. As much as I love my MIL...she doesn't understand my treatments. She has a daughter addicted to drugs....so is very negative about them. (understandably) She really questions me about all that I take. So, I've got to where I don't tell her anything....just to not have to explain, & make her concerned. The saying "what she doesn't know, doesn't hurt her".....or aggravate me. :lol:
Got a lot to do...hope all have a great, pain-free day!
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Joanne D
07-14-2004, 11:02 AM
Angel- Very Good. I dislike being questioned about things that I have made up my mind about. Too confusing. I hope that everyone is well and has a great day...Joanne
stirfried
07-14-2004, 12:38 PM
Pam
Glad you are back. I was gone to wasn't feeling up to parr. Hope you are fine.
Deb
I just read about your surgery, and if your family doesn't like thats to bad. If its going to help you to be healthier then you should do it. I know there are risks with that kind of surgery. I think it was joanne or ageoldie that said to look up binding the stomach instead of the risky aspects of the surguery. I don't know if its safer,but it sounds like it would be. I would do the surgery or the binding if I had the money. Even though it shrinks your stomach to a small pouch you still have to watch what you are eating and how much. :goodluck:
Angel,
Hi haven't heard from you in a while. I 'm glad you are back. Your pastor is right nobody knows how you feel eveyine handles pain and sickness differently. Even if they have the same kind of pain. They still can't know what you are going thru, they would have to be you or me or whoever.
Boy that was hard to get out. :)
Joanne
Hi how are you? I hope you are good. Hope you are pain free. I am having a pretty good day, not much pain,just a little tired.
ageoldie,
I just want to say hello. I hope you are having a pain free day.
Khewes,
Where did you move from? I like your new house its nice. Does it have a very big yard. How is your diet coming along. You are counting carbs to? Isn't that right?
Well everyone Having gained back the 7 lbs I am back on the wagon with super glue. I need to do this. My daughters wedding is coming in 2 months and I need to lose at least 15 -20 lbs by then.. At htis rate I won't. I need a :genie: or something that will give me won't eat the wrong food power. this is how I need to be. HELP!! :^: :sumo: :strong:
well I guess I am going to go for now
Laura
I hope all of us are feeling well,if not then I will keep you in my prayers.
Iamgonnadoit
07-14-2004, 01:09 PM
http://img70.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Virgoanspirit/animations/ss-h15.gif Don't know what its like weatherwise over there but its pretty dismal here so put the flowers on to brighten us up. Well, where shall I start...
Charlie .....So your meds are kicking in and now youre raring to go. You know what I can't handle? When the kids ring and ask how I am and I say " I am a touch achey today or I havent been too good for a couple of days" they go mad and say "Whats new? Youre always ill." Makes me feel great. Somedays I say "I am fine, You?" Then they say Somethings up whats wrong, so you cant win either way. I am glad youre feeling better all you need now is some warm not too hot, dry weather and you will skipping about all over the place. :lol:
Anne..... I want to move in with you. Your bungalow or whatever you call them there is lovely. Does it come with land if so I will bring my ponies and dogs too. ;) My dream is to live in the country like that. We rent our field for our ponies and its about 10 miles from where we live. I want a bungalow (no stairs) with its own land and stables.Oooooooooh I am floating just thinking about it.http://img70.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Virgoanspirit/animations/eeyore100.gif
Joanne.....As this is a new thread I havent got much to go on today and I didnt read the old one first but its obvious you are around so I am saying hello. Hope youre up to par and not still got problems with your neck. Trouble with necks is the more you try to relax them the worse they seem to get.Anyway I hope youre having a "good day".
Everybody else......Have a great day! I am now back from your side of the world and I am all set to lose some more pounds. I bought a new swim suit in JCPennys sale and I am going to start swimming again. I went twice whilst I was over there so thats a start. The sales at the moment over their are phenomenal and the pound is strong too so I was able to get quite a few bits to bring home. I went to the Avenue and Macys, there sale is great this year too. We went to the outlets as usual and they had so many cut downs also. Anybody wanting swimwear then go to JCPennys they have loads on halfprice. Oh and yes the wedding was great as well.... :lol: I was only over there 8 days and it flew by as most days were pretty hectic but I hope to go out again before the end of the summer. Unfortunately the shopping will be out as I cant shop every visit but I dont mind really. Nothing seems to wear out as you get older so I dont really need anything, unless I have a dramatic sudden weightloss that is. ;)
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Iamgonnadoit
07-14-2004, 01:20 PM
Laura....... sorry we must have been posting at the same time. I was great whilst I was away but since I have come back I have gone downhill a touch. Maybe its the thought of being back here and not with the crowd. Even that can be overpowering sometimes though. Anyway we all need to get back into losing weight because once we hit what i call the winter dinners we have NO hope. :nono: Well I am going to try very hard now and see what happens before I go back onto methotrexate on August 31st. Anyway will talk to you soon. Stay painfree! Byeeee!
stirfried
07-15-2004, 12:20 PM
Hello Pam,
So far you and I are the only ones to post this morning, at least its morning here. If its 8:00 A.M. in oregon what time isit there?
I can really relate to you about your kids, mine our the same way. Sometimes they don't even ask because they think they know "you never feel good or you are always sick" At least they are consistant. But it wouls be nice if they would really wanted to know, They do not always sound sincere. Or at least recognize they we do have some good days. I know they love us and it just that they are use to us being sick, they tend to get desensitized to us. I hope I spelled that right.
I am starting to kick start my weight loss program again, after gained 7 lbs. Yup I was 183 now I am 190 again. I have to stick to it, and quit cheating especially after I have lost some weight. It s like okay I can have a free diet day, but No not for me. I can't do just one day. It expands to about 5-7 days. So here I sit again upset with myself and thinking about how hard its going to be to lose those 7 lbs agin. I also quit working out, so I am back on my all over cardio and mucsle rider thingy. :spin:
Hello to all of you who arent here yet. I will try to name you all, but don't get upset if I don't put your name down because my memory doesn't quite work right. so sorry to thise if ant I forget.
Here goes- Anne, charlotte, joanne, deb, khewes, ageoldie, I know I am missing someone. sorry. I just can't think anymore. Do you like the size of your names?
Just wanted to say hello to you all
Hope you are all free of pain
Laura
Khewes
07-15-2004, 04:46 PM
Stirfried.. we're moving from urban Pennsylvania to rural Maryland. I am hoping being out in the styx will help with the weight loss effort. No McDonald's to drive by every morning while the egg mcmuffins call me!
Wilbur the guard goat.. HA! I hope Wilbur likes dogs, I have a great big white German Shepherd.
Just when I am getting ready to pack, someone must have sneezed on me because now I'm sick. When I get sick, my RA goes nuts so I'm sick and sore.
:(
Good morning, ladies. I believe there's a big time difference. I usually post as I'm cooking DH's breakfast. There's usually a couple of posts on here, by then. Sometimes when I can't sleep, I get up during the night, & get on pc, & post.
Kim....I love German Sherphards! They are beautiful dogs. Now....the goats are a different story. I don't trust them. :lol: I'm having enough trouble with this lab pup dragging up everything in the world! :^:
I know my children get tired of hearing about my problems, so I just don't mention them anymore, unless they ask. Same with the grands. I believe they're concerned, but want to do more with me. How I wish.....
Stirfried...You're doing great with your posting, now. (large names!) You need to experiment with graphics.
Don't worry about that 7 pounds. Just take it one pound at a time. I gained 3 lbs on my trip to Texas. I want to lose that plus a few more. Gotta muster up some will power! :D
Pam....Glad you're back & enjoyed your trip. There's nothing like shopping! Only thing, it tires me out soooo much. Your graphics are beautiful!
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Hello to all of you....have a good day! TGIF!!!
Don't you all think I am looking slim and trim today :lol:
Pam - Nice to hear you had a good trip. Lot's of summer sales on now, in Canada as well. We will be starting to get the Fall clothes in by the end of the month. Gosh, they already have back to school supplies out and it doesn't even start until the end of August!! I sure don't know what the big rush is on this stuff. It isn't me that is moving to the country. That is Khewes. Me, I live in a small city in an apartment condo and absolutley love it. You couldn't pay me to live in the country. Way to much work. I was born and raised in the city. This little city of 72,000 only, is kind of in the country. My suite also overlooks a beautiful ravine and there are deer, moose and tons of birds that live in it, so it a little piece of the country in the city :lol: Also, nobody has to look after it.
Khewes - sorry you are feeling not well right now. Stress will do that to our bodies and of course, it hits the weakest points. Hope you feel better in a couple of days.
Laura - You seem to have the colors and printing down now. Whenever you feel like starting on graphics, give a shout. Glad you are feeling better.
Joanne - hope you feel better soon as well. Nothing quite like a summer cold.
Angel - glad you got your shots. Maybe you will be feeling better soon as well.
I have been down and out with this darn back of mine. Went to the Chiro on Monday and it took until yesterday until it started to feel anywhere near normal. The pain was right over the top of the scale. Today it is feeling better, but there sure is still a pressure there. Hopefully it will just get better again, as the days go on. Darn arthritis anyway.
Everybody have a good day.
Iamgonnadoit
07-16-2004, 04:58 PM
Anne....OOOOOps! .....Youre so right. It is Khewes thats moving to the country ...so sorry! I was obviously still jetlagged. Gotta go catch you all later.
p.s. Khewes I think you are very lucky to be moving to the county. Sorry I messed up in the other post....byeeee!
Ready for fall shopping, too!! ;) I'm always ready to run to the clearance racks. That's when I do most of my shopping. Getting ready for next year. Also, get to wear the new clothes a short time this year. But, what a nice way to start the new season. New clothes already waiting for me! :D We have great sales here in North Alabama.
Happy Canuk....you made a little mistake, also. You posted the picture of me, instead of yourself. :lol: :lol: ( I WISH!)
My treatment has finally kicked in well. Good thing, I have a full schedule. I DO take a shot of chemohttp://img61.photobucket.com/albums/v185/Angel-Lover/Number%20three/tn_drugs.gifon Thursday night....but, my treatment is a 2-3 hr intraveneous, stay at the clinic, treatment. There with other patients getting treatment for RA, or cancer, or whatever. It's treated much the same way as cancer, as it's an auto immune disease. I've been hurting some in my chest lately. It can get into the chest walls, or lungs. Hopefully, if it's in either, it's the chest walls. May talk to the Dr at the next visit.
I was raised in Detroit, MI. I have no desire to go back to the city. Of course, that's a VERY big city. Sounds like your home is nice!
Gotta go....hope all have a great weekend!!
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stirfried
07-17-2004, 10:26 AM
, Pam,
You sound like you had a great time shopping and Oh Yeah! your sons wedding
I am glad you are back. But it is great that you had so much fun. I hope I have a good time at my daughters wedding,though I don't have to travel far only to the next town (Bend). Jenny and Matt are living 3-4 hours away in corvallis. Everyone they know practically live in the Bens area, I am glad it only a short drive, to much traveling I get sick.
Charlotte,
You like that Big letter stuff, yes I know I'm so talented, I make name bigger in size. :lol: and that about it to.
I know I can lose the7 lbs again It just makes me mad that I goofed up again. Yup big size.
Anne,
I guess now would be a good time to start learning about graphics, so teach on and I shall try to learn :dizzy:
Hey gues what? You know I am not married, but I have been getting email from a guy who lives 25 miles away. He seems nice enough. I don't know what he looks like and he doesn't know what I look like. It isn't some romance thing. We are just trying to get to know each other and maybe start a friendship., But really it just nice to have someone to email me. I like hearing from him. Its not anything serious he is separated from his wife and they may even get back together so I am sure there is nothing romanctic going on. I wish sometimes that I could me someone and something nice would happen. But you never know something more could happen. :love: :D :yikes: It sounds a little scary.
Khewes I hope you like your new home and you are right if there is no Mcd thats a plus. You know they still have burger places there, just hang in there and say NO to the bad yummy foods.
well enough about my nonexistant love life.
Joanne,Deb and, oldagie Hello
Bye Laura
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Young Grasshopper
07-17-2004, 07:56 PM
Hi All,
Hmmmmmm, read all your posts and don't know where to start!
Yeah, love you're new pic Happy Canuck.....look like you should be painted on the side of WWII bomber or something. You're place sounds great....in a city but close to the country too. Was watching a special on the lodges in the Canadian Rockies....Me? I'd love to go and just sit on the porch, read a book, check out the guys in flannel! lol
Angel, hope your treatment goes well. Think we could all use a shopping spree. I love going to the outlets and getting really good deals :). For some reason, Mom can always beat me on a deal though......this week her find was 7 large bottles of detergent for 5 bucks. I think she robbed someone.
Not in a good mood today. My younger brother and his wife want me to quit my job at the hospital and babysit for them full time. To be honest, I feel insulted. They want to pay me less than I make in 3 days at the hospital for 5 days with a baby. And my brother is acting like he's doing me a favor. I told him the reason I work 3 days is because my back won't handle 5. Initially, I'd agreed to two days to help them out - I know that they're strapped for money - but now I feel taken advantage of.
Why is it that people without a back injury think that you can "handle it" or that you're faking? Or that you can really function with medication? Yeah, I'm feeling sorry for myself big time today but I'm angry at them. Ed just won't listen and I'm worried that if he continues to pressure me I'm going to say something I'll regret.
The surg. is looking better and better to me. It's not an answer to all my problems but I feel trapped by my injury. Know what I mean?
Sorry to vent and be such a downer. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Or at least stays relatively cool.
Deb
Joanne D
07-17-2004, 08:23 PM
Grasshopper- Stay strong. and when you see your relatives coming put the word NO in your mind. They will find another baby sitter. It is difficult to work for /with relatives..Take care of yourself.
Angel. I love bargains.. I go straight to the reduction racks in the stores. So does my daughter and G/daughter and son and really just about everyone in my family...
We have had a rainy day and I will not complain about it. We need all we can get. Hopefully tomorrow will be the same.
Hope everyone has a good weekend...Joanne
ageoldie
07-17-2004, 10:31 PM
Angel Are you on Remecade? Do your really feel it helps? It was the "great white hope" when it came out. At that time I was working for a group of Rheumy and was sent to a big seminar to learn how to bill for it and actually get it paid for. But that was several years ago, I hear it's pretty mainstream now.
Deb I agree that no one can relate with how you feel. Just keep saying NO and hang in there. I did notice you stopped by the WLS site. They are a pretty good group too.
SHOPPING Did someone mention shopping? I love going to outlet malls. We are leaving on Tuesday for a trip to Pennsylvania, From Dallas it's about a 3 or 4 day drive. The books say 22 hours, but the books do not allow for stopping for every outlet mall along the highway!
Anne, Joanne, Pam, Laura, and anyone else I missed I hope you have great weeks, and are reasonably pain free. I had my "quarterly" appointment with my Rheumy this week and he was a little concerned that my blood work from the last visit showed more inflamation that it had the last time, but all in all I am feeling pretty good.
Well...here I am all comfy & ready for bed...& you all get me wanting to shop! Shame!! :D
Yes, ageoldie...I'm on Remicade (intraveneous 2-3 hr treatments) They're about 5 weeks apart now. I also take Methotrexate shots on Thursday night. The treatments are VERY expensive. Between $2,000.00 & 3,000.00 per treatment. If we don't have very good insurance, there's no chance hardly of getting it. I'm on Social Security Disability because of my back injury in '83, so it pays for 80%. Then, as long as we draw under a certain amount of money each year, then QMB Medicaid pays the other 20%. That's the only way I can afford it. I'm on several other meds, & don't have any help with them, financially. So, we're out about $300.00 a month on prescriptions. They're going up continually, also.
To answer your question....it definitely helps. I can always tell when it's wearing off. The RA was advancing rapidly & severely. It's not for everyone, & is even dangerous. Has to be monitored very closely, especially the Methotrexate. Then, I'm highly allergic to both, so that makes it worse. But, I have VERY good Drs. & nurses, that watch me closely. I trust them completely. I would probably be bedfast, if it wasn't for them & the Remicade. I don't understand the expense of it. But, then, there's a lot of things I don't understand. :^:
Young Grasshopper...I know what you mean by people taking advantage of you. I'm treated the same way at times. Just say no! You have every right to do that. There's no law that says you have to baby sit. Even if you want to, it may worsen your back. Lifting my grands have made mine worsen over the years. Sorry you're going through this.
Hi Joanne....Been thinking about your beach. We're going to Gulf Shores, if nothing happens to prevent it, the week of the 9th of August. A beautiful beach! :D
Stirfried...can't wait to see your graphics! We're pulling for you!! :D
Ok, I'm starting Monday to try to lose 10 lbs. How about trying with me? I can't exercise, but, I lost last summer. So, maybe I can, again. Let's see who can lose 10 lbs the fastest!! :coffee: Drink lots of water!!!!
Gotta go, girls. It's getting late. Hope you all have a good Sunday. I was going to post individually, but ran out of time. Love you all the same. :) (Thought I'd post my picture too! LOL)......
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Young Grasshopper
07-19-2004, 12:06 AM
Thanks for the encouragement.......was really down the other day. Weekend got better. Still haven't dealt with my brother and that problem but I've made my decision.....sometimes that's half the battle.
I'm with you Angel! 10lbs by my birthday (8/8) would be nice! Think I might be able to do that. :)
Ok, Young Grasshopper, we're on our way to 10 big pounds off!
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I ate a little piece of cake with my coffee this morning, though. :coffee: I love something sweet in the morning with coffee. :o Oh well, I'll do better the rest of the day.
Hang in there.....drink lots of water.....think of 8/8! We'll make 8/6 our goal date, if it's ok....I'm going out of town the 7th for a week & can't post. Going to the beach....perfect! Remember, if you eat the wrong thing...I may be eating the right thing! :lol:
Anyone else want in on our 10 pound goal???Hope all have a good day. Gotta go exercise!............
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Joanne D
07-19-2004, 08:18 PM
You guys can do this... Let us know how you are doing.. I would join you ,but, I am trying to maintain. That is harder believe me
Cold better thank goodnes.
Bye ...joanne
ageoldie
07-19-2004, 11:53 PM
I'm a little down today. You know I told you that I had an appointment with my Rheumotologist last Monday, and he said that he was a little concerned with my blood work of the time before. Friday I got a call from my PCP's office and the Rheumy had called the PCP and sent her copies of my bloodwork done Monday, and she wanted to see be. Seems that there are problems with my liver test. Could that be from the arthritis meds? I know that they can cause regular intestinal problems, but can they also cause liver problems? What do you do for the pain if you can't take the NASIDS? When I take them, the pain is managable, but if I run out and forget them for a day or two I sure feel it.
To make this story shorter, I have an appointment with my PCP at 11:00 tomorrow and am supposed to leave for a two week vacation/business trip at 1:00. Hopefull the PCP will releive my concerns and I will be able to enjoy my vacation. If I had waited until we got back to see her, I would have worried about it the whole time. And yes, I know I'm paranoid about health problems, but when you are hit with breast cancer at age 28 and then one thing after another you get that way, Keep me in your prayers and hope that the PCP tells me this is nothing to worry about.
Happy Canuk
07-20-2004, 12:33 AM
Joanne, glad you are feeling better. Also, glad you were getting some rain.
Laura - hope that you develope a nice relationship with your friend. Friendships are so very important in ones life.
Deb - I'm with you. Love to go to the mountains and just enjoy them. The Canadian Rockies are spectaculor. I usually get to them once a year. They are only about 3 hours from where I live. :lol: Nope - NO FLANNEL!!! Lot's of shorts though ;)
Angel - That's some pretty expensive meds. I don't understand why, if they are known to help people get on with life, why they are NOT covered. It is the same here. Drugs that can help people with MS cost 2500.00 a month and most can't afford it. Health Care won't pay for it, and private insurance won't cover it, so these poor people have to live with MS. I would think it would be in the interest of everybody to have them be productive again, instead of ending up in a longterm care facitlity, where it really costs.
Ageoldie - I can't take Anti-infammatories as they ALL irritate my stomach. I was on my way to a bleeding ulcer, so the Dr. took me off them. I, also, don't seem to tolerate many meds. Can't take Codeine well either, but I do take Tylenol 3's when needed along with food and milk. It was from taking the anti-inflammatories that I gained weight to begin with. The pain in my stomach was terrible, like it was gnawing on itself. I would eat supper, and then withing 1/2 hour could turn around and eat again. This was so unlike me, but I had to do something about the pain. I hope it is nothing serious going on with you.
I did go join the Rec. Center and have gone walking on the track 3 days now. I even went this morning, but the fatigue has played a part in my day today, and I am just plain tired. I forced myself to go, but I don't know if that was the wisest thing I have ever done. I sure didn't get energized, just had legs that felt like jelly. This afternoon had to go to funeral 1 hour away from where I live, and I would have given anything to stay home and sleep.
I hope you all have a good rest tonight and a great day tomorrow.
Just thought I'd pop in and do a quick note.......Barb, I'm in the same boat. Had to go get a blood test for my kidneys after that warning about the muscle relaxer I was on. Got a call today to "come in and discuss" the blood test. They can't fit me in until the first week of August. Been feeling weird lately....back hurts but it's not my spine.....I keep thinking it's my kidneys. Talk about paranoid! I'll keep you in my prayers.
I've got to get focused Angel! 10lbs by my birthday.....need to keep that in mind. Speaking of water....here's an incentive to drink more - WebMD says that if you're on pain killers that you should increase water consumption because long term use of these meds can take a toll on your kidneys. Need to flush your system (pardon the pun!). Also said that caffeine isn't good for your system while on these meds. Geez, how will I stay awake?
Hello ladies,
I'm feeling terrible right now. I had a flare up Monday night, & was up all night. I broke out in whelps all over & thought I would itch to death. Burned & itched so bad, I couldn't stand touching the bed. My eyes were burning & hurting, also. I kept a wet washcloth on my eyes most of the night. Never did go to sleep. Soooo, of course, I felt terrible Tuesday. This is Wednesday morning at 2:25 am, & I've been up for 30 minutes on the pc. I slept for a couple of hrs. Maybe that'll get me through the day. I thought it was an allergic reaction to my meds, for awhile. But, didn't take any Benadryl, or Zertec, & the whelps & rash went away finally, so, must have been a flare up. They're different every time. Oh well, I'll get over it. Just had to vent. :p
ageoldie...Yes, the meds could effect your liver. In fact, most RA meds have to be monitored VERY closely because of that, among other dangers. I DO hope you're ok. Maybe, if what you're taking is effecting it, there's something else they can try. Don't give up, yet. There's lots of meds out there. I'll be praying for you. Keep us informed.
Happy Canuk...thanks for the website link. I went to it & read it. I took premarin for a few years...until I saw on the news one day that it was bad for you. I stopped taking it that day. When I went to the DR & told him, he said he had seen the same news story...then got word (from wherever drs get their info) that it could cause problems. So, he was glad I had stopped it. Sorry about your fatigue. I understand that problem, BIGTIME! I'm going to a funeral, also, tomorrow. In fact, I'm going to be singing at it....everyone pray for me.
Joanne...Just a couple of weeks, & I'll be going to the beach! I know I'll probably think of you when I'm there. Our daughter has a motor home there, for the summer. So don't have to rent a place to stay. Going to try to hide DH's pager, & cellphone :lol: ...maybe carry mine, & keep it off, until the nights...& I check the messages. :D
Young Grasshopper...I found & posted once, an article about the many things water is good for. You'd be amazed! It's even used to help with pain. Drinking a lot of water is suppose to help. Get motivated, girl.....I've done pretty well the last 2 days. Only, I've drunk more diet drinks, than water. I know better!! :^:
Gonna go for now. Hope all have a great pain-free Wednesday. Yes....Pam, where are you??
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stirfried
07-21-2004, 02:52 PM
Hi girls,
This just a quick note to check in. I hope you all are doing fine. I havent read all the post yet. I will and then I will write more late.
Laura
start weight
190
cw
188.5
A little progress on my new low cfat low cal. plan. It seems I can stay on this one better than the low carb. I hope so.
Take care all
Laura
Iamgonnadoit
07-21-2004, 07:49 PM
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Anyway I have been reading all the messages and keeping up with whats been going on but I dont really know where my heads been this week. :?: Remember I told you I had a steroid jab to get me over the wedding period, well its got about 10 days left in my system so I have been trying to make the most of the time whilst I still feel ok. I have not driven for nearly four years , can you believe that? People were telling me I had become a recluse and all I did was sit at my pc. At 53 that is scary, so I said to myself.....Pam get a life! This week I have been to driving to the shops and out to see my mates. I also want to do a lot of sorting out of my clothes etc and the clutter in my spare room. I have lost just under 3 stone since January and actually have some clothes that are too BIG for me. Isnt that just great to be able to say that. Anyway I want to get rid of them so that I cant fall back into bad habits knowing I still have big sizes to fall back on. I know that in a couple of weeks I am likely to go into a flare and I dont see the Rheumy til the 31st August. Thats when I start on my Mtx injections. UGH! When I was on the tablets I had to drink loads of water and without fail 2 litres on the day and the day after. If I didnt I had some days when I used to get so hot and like you Charlie , used to have a face cloth on my eyes and forehead all day, had a major headache and used to throw up all day. If you read the paper work on any drugs and it says take with water it usually means you need to drink plenty of water. Right enough of that!
All this talk of beaches and holidays sounds great. All you going on vacation enjoy! Dont forget you high factor sun cream though. Alot of the RA meds make you sun sensitive. Come back with lots of stories.
There some super pics going on this thread. Anne youre getting very graphic when you post and Charlie I don't know where you find all yours. You get so many and I have trouble finding mine.
Gotta go its nearly midnight and I am shattered. Getting hungry and certainly cant eat before bed so it looks like more water .... :coffee: Catch you all soon...Byeeeeeeeeeeeeehttp://img70.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Virgoanspirit/animations/Cute%20Pics/sweetdreams.gif
Young Grasshopper
07-22-2004, 08:00 PM
You know, I learn something here everyday. Didn't know that pain meds could cause heat flashes.....been having them at work and wasn't sure if it was me or the air conditioning system. All the more reason to load up on water! Hey, if you like flavored water, without the sweetners, try putting in a drop of lemon extract. It's not bad.
Great job to all the losers out there! Charlotte, trying to keep you in mind while I go through my day. I've actually thought about seeing if I could get hypnotized so I won't drink soda. Think if I stopped that it'd kill at least 10 lbs easy. Plus, they dehydrate you.
Had my first day of babysitting today. Was a little worried.......put the baby down for a nap and tried for one myself. I worked a full day and came home to her....back started to hurt when I was laying in bed. Not good. Guess I'll have to take it a day at a time.
Hope everyone stays cools and pain free. Had to laugh this morning.......had a dream I walked into a bar in the Bahamas and the guy who sits next to me at work was there. He told me he quit his job and was a roady for Jimmy Buffett....lol. Too funny. Sounds like it would be a fun job though!
Deb
ageoldie
07-22-2004, 10:15 PM
Went to see my PCP before I left town Tuesday. she sent me for lost more blood work. She said what she was looking for particularly was any type of hepititas, (which she doubted it was) or that thing I can't remember the name of but something like Billary Duct something or another. She seems to think that maybe that is what it is, and said if that is what it is, it can be controlled with meds. Then of course she said that it those test came back negative we would have to look at the fact it could be my meds.
But so far I'm having a great time on my trip and I have been very good with my eating. Hopefully I can keep it up.
Sorry some of you are not feeling well, but hang in there, and keep smiling.
Hello everyone. Sure have had a week I don't want to repeat. I've been sick all week from the flare up. Also, had two deaths. Song at one funeral yesterday. (As bad as I felt. :( Sure hope no one could tell it, in my singing.)Then, my Aunt, in Georgia passed away. That totals four deaths of people I was close to within one month. My sister & I kept trying all day yesterday to get plans up to go to Georgia. It's a 6 hr. drive one way...& neither of us are good at reading maps. :^: By the end of the day, I was feeling terrible. She called me & said she didn't want to disappoint me, but just didn't feel up to going. She's not in the best of health, either. I really wasn't able, so it was almost a relief for her to call. If I could just be there, I'd be ok. But, at this point, don't think I could ride, or drive that far. She was the last of my dad's 10 sibling's, & his favorite...the baby sister. My dad died at 52 with cancer. I was 21.(A "daddy's" girl.) We wanted to be there for him, as well as for us & family. But, she talked to both of us a few days ago, & said she knew the trip we wanted to make, (at that time, to visit her) would be hard on us. That she knew we loved her. I had been sending her tapes of my TV program each week to watch. Well, I'm rattling on. Sorry. Guess I'm feeling guilty. :(
I'm doing pretty well on my diet. Still not drinking as much water as I should. I love water, just got hooked on diet Mt. Dew, & can't seem to get control. I haven't weighed. My scales are broke. So, will have to wait a few days. That may be a good thing.
I'll be back when I'm feeling better. I think I need to get better physically, as well as emotionally. Hope everyone has a good weekend, & feels good.
stirfried
07-23-2004, 11:54 AM
Hi everyone,
I am so mad I just wrote a long post and I lost it. Now I am to tired to try it again.
Charlotte,
Short version Sorry about you losses. I lost my mom and grandmother with in 3 months of each other. It can be so hard. I can't believe the amount of meds you have to take. You must be on high doses of methotrexate and remicade. I take just the pill form of mtx and I am only at a half dose until my blood work comes back saying my red blood cells are okay and now I am going to be taking Enbrel instaed of Humira. That is if my Oregon health plan covers it.
Young grasshopper,
Are you still working at the hospital and have you dedcided if you are going to get the surg. I thinnk I would do it, if I had the money. I am with you and angel with trying to lose 10 lbs bu 8/8.
Pam,
I can't remember what I wrote to you about. Oh Yeah. It was about being a recluce, because I am one also. I am either on the computer or I am watching t.v. I love my scifi shows. So I need a life too. But when I do go out its only for about an hour. I get tired real fast.
My daughters wedding is in Sept. And her and Matt are paying for the wedding themselves, but Matt parent are paying for the reception with everything from the flowers linens and cake Ect. I want ed to pay for something , but Jenny told me I couldn't afford it and not to feel bad, of course I do. I am going to try anf rent a limo to pick them up at the reception and take them to the Hotel I don't think it will be more then a couplr hundred and I can save up.
Anne,
How are you? I am ready to start graphic classes with you. I hope you have a pill for patience because you will need it trying to tach me.
ageoldie,
Did you know that Hepitiis and R.A. are somehow related, Thats what my doctor said. I hope you don't have it. What is going on?
Joanne D and Khewes How are you doing? a quick hello and to anyone else I missed.
You girld all take care and I hope you are all relativly pain free.
I started my new low far low cal/ plan last Sun and working out also. MY we4igh was 190 and I weghed myself this morning and it said 188. So I hope it continue s to go down. I havent been cheating either. I hope I stick to it. I have failed at so many diet plans. But I am not gibing up . I just half to make sure I do not weigh myself everyday, I will get discouraged with the ups and downs that happen every day. I have been real good about working out. I have worked out for 3 times since Sun.
Well gotta go my hands are tired and I am getting a headache.
tyake care.
Laura
Young Grasshopper
07-23-2004, 04:23 PM
Charlotte, so sorry to hear about the recent losses. I'm sure your aunt understands...sounds like the trip would be tough for both you and your sister. Maybe you can gather the family close to you and have a memorial dinner or something. Not to mourn her but to celebrate her.
Me? I'm doing okay. Got another refer. for a surgeon. Guess I don't have too many excuses. Will call him on monday.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. Sounds like I better get on the ball for the 8/8 10 lbs loss......looks like Laura's got a jump start :).
Angel - so sorry about your losses. I have had two losses in the past month as well. It is sad to see them go, but knowing they are no longer suffering is good. I do hope you feel better soon.
Laura - We can start graphics whenever you like. Maybe send me your MSN or YAHOO so we can talk it through. That is sometimes easier. Just put it in my mailbox, please.
Grasshopper - Decision making time soon :) Well, that is ok, because once you decide you will go through with it and all will work out fine.
Hi Ageoldie, Pam and Joanne. Hope you two are keeping well.
Not much going on here. Had a mammogram yesterday, followed by x-rays of lower back and hip, but that is about all. Hot days, so trying to stay cool. Have a good day, everybody.
Young Grasshopper
07-24-2004, 04:19 PM
Hi All,
Happy Canuck........hope that those tests were just for an annual 20,000 mile check up and for nothing serious.
Raining and gross today.....hope everyone else has better weather.
Deb
stirfried
07-24-2004, 04:49 PM
Anne,
What mailbox are you talking about? I don't know where your mailbox is. IKNOW you aren't talking about your home mailbox. :) So just direct to the right place and I will do it.
Laura
Happy Canuk
07-24-2004, 09:16 PM
Laura, Click on my name - happycanuk and you will see a list. Send a private message. I will send you one and if you look at the top right hand corner of this forum, you will see something about private messages. Click on it and you will get your message.
stirfried
07-25-2004, 02:14 PM
Hi all,
I told everyone about the guy who was emailing me. We were just trying to be friends, you know nothing serious. Well gues what? The guy so far turned out to a jerk. I told him I was trying to lose weight and I haven't heard back from him since. It has been 3 days. He has never taken more than 1 day to email back. I thought I could be wrong, but after 3 days and nothing. Well it makes me so madddd. And it hurt my feelings. Why is it that men no matter what can always be depended on being a *** ( sorry about the word ) when it comes to weight. Well I wrote him one last email and told him what I thought of his behavior. This has happened before and I have said nothing . Well not this time.. I just wish that there was some nice man who wants to be friends would not let weight be an issue. Maybe someday. Yeah right.
Well you guys all take care
I am not going to let this bother me so much that I fall off of my diet. :strong: I will be strong
Laura
Angel-lover
07-26-2004, 10:19 AM
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Stirfried...maybe you should give him a couple of days longer. After all, you really don't know, for sure, that's the reason he hasn't emailed you. If you don't hear from the last email, then it's a pretty good bet that you're right. Yes, men can be jerks....they can also get tied up with other things, & forget their friends for a couple of days, also. They're not as loyal to friends (most of the time), as women are, when it comes to things like this. Just a thought. I wouldn't want you to lose a friend over a misunderstanding. I'm so sorry you were hurt. If this is the case, & that's why he hasn't answered your email, then he isn't worth your time.
I'm afraid I haven't been as loyal as I need to be. I've had so much going on...& been sick, also.
Happy Canuk...hope tests turned out well.
Young Grasshopper...Hope you're feeling well.
Hello to ALL of you!!
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Joanne D
07-26-2004, 11:39 AM
I too have been a little lax this week. I have been here ,but, not here...
Stirfried- Don't give it another thought.. The roght person will come along.. I always thought that the net was not the best place to find a longtime mate... My son went that route too and it didn't amount to anything worth while..He met a nice girl through his realtor and it looks like they may get marriedIt turned out she was a year or so behind him in school.
Grasshopper- Still thinking about surgery..Have you thought about the lap-band? It is not as invasive.
Happy- Hope you are feeling fine..
Hello everybody...Joanne
stirfried
07-26-2004, 02:12 PM
Thanks everyone for the support.
Angel,
I was right he never did right back so I sent him the email, and still no response. Oh well I am not looking for Mr. right. He was just someone to talk to.
I hope my email let him no what a creep he is.
How come I can't lose weight by counting calories or fat grams. It has been over a week and I am still just about the same weight as when I started. I am lucky I lost the 2 lbs and then I gain water weight so it doesn't even seem like I lost that much. I am going to give it one more week and if it doesn't work I am going to have to try something different. Maybe I will use meal plans that have actually worked for me. I gues my metabolism just isn't fast enough antmore. I am not quitting. I just figured that if I ate less and moved more it would work.
There are a lot of diet plan that have recipes that I could go by. Maybe something out of south beach I don't know. I can have some fruit with that and that is one thing I miss on low carb diets. Help!!
Joanne D
07-27-2004, 11:28 AM
Stirfried- Give yourself time...South Beach and Weight Watchers are very good eating plans. I have done both. Exercise is the key.. It doesn't have to be anything more than a good walk. But consistant. Losing slow is better. Write everything you eat down. You can do it!!Have faith in yourself..
Hello Everybody...Joanne
stirfried
07-27-2004, 01:18 PM
Joanne D.
Thanks, I am giving it more time. And I did lose another half lb so thats good.
My guy friend emailed me finally. And he was upset. with me. I had to apologize. But he was nice about it. And he understood. So I guess You never know.
Laura
Young Grasshopper
07-27-2004, 07:11 PM
Hi All!
Glad that Stirfried heard from her friend. Hope the fact that he wrote back means that he's off the jerklist. You never know with online stuff. I've emailed some people for over 5 years, and consider them really good friends, and have had my share of let downs. Sometimes it's just nice to have someone to talk to. Like you guys :)
Feeling so so. Think the new meds are making me sick. Feel naus. a lot. Not a great feeling. Have been out of work since thursday.....not good.
Joanne, I've thought about the lap band. Right now I'm just trying to get into see a surg. The referral I had was for a general surg. because my primary doc. didn't know who did the surg. Not a good sign. Guess I'll just have to be more proactive.
Angel - How's the ten lb. diet going? Have to admit, I need to get in more water. Then again, it's been so hot and muggy that water is the only thing I want to drink.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Deb
Angel-lover
07-28-2004, 09:57 AM
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Good morning everyone. Not much time....again.
Glad you heard from your friend, stirfried. Hang in there with your diet. Everything takes time. Especially if it's something worthwhile.
Grasshopper, I think I lost about 2 lbs, but, I bought a couple of bags of candy & they're beside my pc!!! NOT GOOD!! :o I guess this is your chance to pass me up!! I've got to get rid of it....& not by eating it. :o
Hello to Joanne, Happy Canuk, & all.
Have a good day.
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stirfried
07-28-2004, 11:59 AM
Deb,
Hi how are you? Yea I am glad he emailed back. It gives me faith that every man out there is looking for some barbie. I re read my email to him, and I was so upset that I somehow Got it wriiten down that I weighed 290, So I had to right back and let him know that it was a type O. And that I needed to lose bertween 20-45 lbs. This is depending on how I look and feel, becauce even at 160 is not bad if you are working out a lot of fat will be gone and hopefully replaced by muscle.
How much over weight do you have to be to even be concided for a lap band or the surgery.
Angel
I know about those candies by your pc, that bodes bad. I bet you will still make your 10 lb weight loss. I hope you and Deb don't mind but I am trying to lose 10 lbs right along with you guys.
Anne I thought I would say hello to you while I am here. I really enjoy the emails I get from you. I was thinking that maybe we should wait to start the graphics for a couple of weeks. I just got on the Enbrel and a higher dose of mtx. I want to gived them time to kick in.
stirfried
07-28-2004, 12:00 PM
Deb,
Hi how are you? Yea I am glad he emailed back. It gives me faith that every man out there is looking for some barbie. I re read my email to him, and I was so upset that I somehow Got it wriiten down that I weighed 290, So I had to right back and let him know that it was a type O. And that I needed to lose bertween 20-45 lbs. This is depending on how I look and feel, becauce even at 160 is not bad if you are working out a lot of fat will be gone and hopefully replaced by muscle.
How much over weight do you have to be to even be concided for a lap band or the surgery.
Angel
I know about those candies by your pc, that bodes bad. I bet you will still make your 10 lb weight loss. I hope you and Deb don't mind but I am trying to lose 10 lbs right along with you guys.
Anne I thought I would say hello to you while I am here. I really enjoy the emails I get from you. I was thinking that maybe we should wait to start the graphics for a couple of weeks. I just got on the Enbrel and a higher dose of mtx. I want to gived them time to kick in.
Laura
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cw
187-189 fluctuates with water retention
gw
140
Just slipping in to say "hi". Hope you all have a good day.
Deb - good idea to go to the surgeon and then go from there. Hope your body adjusts to the meds and that you feel better.
Angel - busy as usual. Hmmm, candy on a diet! I want THAT one :lol:
Laura - A couple of weeks will be fine. I will leave it up to you and you can let me know when you are able to do it. I am very happy that your friend e-mailed you again. I guess, sometimes, in our haste we make a mistake. It is now over and done, so you just move forward.
I am also trying to lose those 10 pounds. I don't know why I can't seem to lose an ounce!! It is very frustrating. I would like to lose about 50 pounds, but even 10 would be nice.
stirfried
07-28-2004, 01:21 PM
Canuck
Hey. I knoe what you mean. I am still having problems trying to lose at least 1-2lbs aweek. I have seen people start a diet and after the first 2 weeks that have lost anywhere from 4-10 lbs, I mean just on a low fat low cal. plan. But not me. Last year I tried this same plan and I didn't lose a lb. I was so upset. I am doing a little better this time, but my calorie intake is between 900-1000 and I know I should be eating more but if I do I won't lose at all. Like I said I have lost about 3lbs so far since the Sunday before last. And even that loss flucuates between 187-189 because of water weight that I usaully hang on to every day. So I'm not even losing the first of the feww water weight one loses when one has started to diet. I will keep on going. I am working out at least every other day either by my rider machine with some pilates and resistance adding up to 20-30 min. or if I don't do that then I try to walk at least 10-15 mins. Mostly I have been trying to stay on my rider with pilates and resistance exercise. Just keep it up anne, Try either to eat less fat and calories like me for a while along with some kind of workout. That is the only thing I can suggest. You wouldn'think 10 lbs would be that hard to lose. I know I can't continue eating the the way I am with only 900 calories a day. but 8its working for now. I eat a lot of watermelon as snacks and plums too.
Laura
Happy Canuk
07-28-2004, 01:41 PM
Laura - I was on WW for 6 months and lost 9 pounds!!!! That was mostly in the first couple of weeks, then zippo. I stuck to it faithfully. I did do Atkins and I lost for the first couple of weeks and then nothing. I tried South Beach, and that made my heart get into an irregular rythum, and I take a med for Arrythmia already! I am now on a low fat, low carb diet, that has 1100 calories a day, and a little fruit. I find it fairly easy to stay on it and it seems to be pretty sound. At least my heart is behaving :lol:
It is a source of frustration when you try so hard and nothing happens. I have been walking lots. Yesterday did about 8500 steps. If nothing else, the muscles should tighten up; the only problem is the arthritis in the lower back and hip kicked in and caused a lot of trouble. If not that then the FM. I have NEVER had a weight problem before I started with all these dang meds, so I have to assume it is caused from them.
I will keep slogging along, just like everybody else. Hope we are all "losers" :lol:
Joanne D
07-29-2004, 10:51 AM
Happy- There is no doubt that meds will keep us from losing weight like we want to. If we keep slugging away it will come off even if it is slow. I think the key is to not give up. I have been fighting this battle for many years. I am one of those people that if I go out one time to eat something different I know I will gain. There is no telling how much fat and salt is in the foods.At least at home I can regulate it. I give myself one free day a week. It takes some of the boredom away.
I have my sons dog for the weekend.. We feed him and take him out 4 times a day..About all he does is sleep till he sees us eating. He comes to attention then! Too bad! I don't give him anything extra. I don't need anything else to clean up...We lock him out of where we are eating..No problem then.
Tops tonight.. my night to give the program. I am getting better.It seems that there is only 4-5 of us willing to do it.. I know a lot of people work,but, how hard is it to find something on the net or paper to pass on to the group..At least they are still coming to meetings. Enough!!
Bye for now...Joanne
Angel-lover
07-30-2004, 09:48 AM
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Hope everyone is feeling well today. I'm really in a low mood lately. Don't know if it's my health, the house situation (which is the pits!), or other problems going on. Can't seem to shake it, though. I don't have the heart to do anything. I'm not on pc much, or anything. I lay on the bed a lot, sometimes sleep. Wish I could shake myself out of it, but it's been 2 or 3 weeks going now, & I don't seem to have much control of it. I suppose as long as I realize there's a problem, I can still fight it. Just don't know how. We've been living in this house under construction for almost 2 yrs now. No curtains, bedspreads, my angels (which always cheer me up). I think I'm really needing to have a real house. Oh well...........
We're suppose to go to my daughter's the week of the 9th to lay her kitchen tile. They have a motor home at the beach....Gulf Shores...& we're planning on going on there for a few days. I hope the weather is pretty. We really need a few days away.
Hey, of course, all of you can join in on the 10 lbs challenge! I'm afraid I haven't done so well. If my swimsuit is going to look decent on me, I've got to get serious.
I'll probably start a new thread the next time I post, since we're on the 4th page, so be looking for it. Hope all of you have a good day.
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stirfried
07-30-2004, 05:34 PM
Anne
That is kind of the diet the I am on. I using everything Low I can Fat caloorie, and carb. I got it out of this fitness book. It talks about the importance of the low glycemic foods or low carb, along with low cal, and low fat. This one sounds about the same as yours. It is pretty easy to stay on it, I love all the fruits I can have. so I'm not really craving the sugars, or anything really bad. I weighed myself this morning and I am down to 186, So that 4-5 lbs I think. So I am sticking with it. I do give my self I day to splurge a little.
I think I was right about that guy I email He hasn't written back for 3 or 4 days, and he use to write daily. It sounds like he protested too much, I can't figue out if not my weight, Then why hasn't he wrote back. I wrote I note to him. saying that I guess he was busy, and to say hello. If he doesn't write back soon. I am going to just forget him. He's not even worth my time to even email ever. Not even to tell him to get lost. Oh well, You win some you lose some.
Anne,
I hope your 10lb loss is going to get easier for you. Good luck, by August 7 we can all say hgow much we gained or hopefully lost.
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Laura
Happy Canuk
07-31-2004, 04:23 AM
Started new thread http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=14
stirfried
07-31-2004, 10:25 AM
Hey guys,
I'm here I guess I 'm the first of us to post. So I hope you all have a great Sat.
Laura
stirfried
07-31-2004, 10:28 AM
I thought I was the first to post on the new thread but guess not,becauce I'm still getting posted on this old thread.