Clear fluids is very smart. I'm often amazed how much better people feel if they have a couple of liters of IV fluids. So maybe it wouldn't be too too awful to go into hospital for a day or two.
We want you well!

They did give me a liter of IV fluids yesterday with sodium and potassium (60meq) in it. Plus a shot of phenergan in the Keister. Man, those shots make your hip sore. But, it did make me feel a little better. Thanks, Susan, I want to be well. For the most part, since losing weight I rarely get really sick. (not including, of course, all the dang surgeries I've had to have). I bet my insurance company loves me. We have a 5million dollar a year maximum benefit on each family member, there are actually years where I came close to this max. Plus a $1000.00 a year maximum out of pocket expenditure, which I always meet. Heck, my meds take this up the first month each year, then insurance pays at 100% from there on out. They do recoup some on DH and kids as they don't usually ever get sick.

I'm so proud of you Lily. So many people think because they have a serious/chronic illness that they can't enjoy optimal heathly. You are a poster child for the Obstacles thread

Thanks Susan, it took me a long time to realize that even though I had chronic illness that getting my body in the best possible shape would help so much. It is way, way better than just waiting to die. I truly feel that I have added years to my life. Enjoyable ones at that.

When my husband got diagnosed with cancer and was looking at chemo and eventually a stem cell transplant, the best advice he got was from a guy we'd seen for a 2nd (or 3rd or 4th!) opinion. He told DH that the best thing he could do would be to be in the best possible physical condition! DH did all the cardio and weights he could manage - and I know it helped him through the year-long ordeal. Also, with a compromised immune system for several years, he always used to say "I don't get sick more often than anyone else, but I get sicker and it lasts longer."

So chin up, Lily, your care for your body should help, and it sounds like you're doing a great job of taking care of yourself.

Thanks Pat, you are exactly right. I try to keep my body in the best possible shape that I can. I also try to avoid as much stress as possible. With my compromised immune system, I am just like your DH. I'm not getting sick that often, but I dont' get over it like other people. What knocks some people down for a day or two will often take me a week or two to get over it. I am proud to say that I feel better this morning. I'm up early and having some coffee. No throwing up yesterday or so far today. I did eat dinner last night and had a really rough time with nausea and left sided stomach pain, but it's OK now. I am drinking a lot of water because my skin is very flaky from the dehydration. My weight is still at 137 but I know that this is just from being sick and not keeping much in my entire system.
I plan to schedule a PT appointment for my foot on Friday if I'm feeling stronger by then.

Hi, everybody,

I was missing in action for about 6 month now and I am back together with a couple of extra ### GRRR....

Lots happened, my FIL passed away, my MIL came to visit and saw her grand kids for the first time, she cooks with fat and oil and hence my weight went straight up.

She is leaving day after tomorrow and i start new life. Apart from the food beeing full of fat, I also skipped exercise almost all summer long. Today my friend and gym buddy (who is pregnant now) sent me pics from last year to date - both of us finishing thriathlon! I almost cried as i was so slim!

Anyways, I am back and this is a good step. Nice to see you all again...

Cheers,
Sash.

Hi Sashenka and welcome back. I am new here at maintenance but it's good to see you.

Sashenka! We've missed you.

Things are going well here. My DD called me 'ma-ma' for the first time. She's said it before of course, but then she was babbling. This time was for real. My heart melted. She's walking now also. Precocious little thing. Although she still only has 2 teeth! We are starting to get ready for the big birthday bash in less than 1 month! How fast this year has gone compared to last year!

My 14s are now getting looser, but I'm not quite into my 12s (pre-baby) yet other than to prance around the bedroom when I can get them zipped. I'm only 8 pounds above my maintenance range now, 10 until I'm solidly in the middle of it. My health is holding for a change, although I'm fighting off a mild headcold right now, I've actually been able to train for my triathlon on Oct 1 and might not embarass myself too badly. Finally, I'm just almost getting enough sleep again so I'm feeling more and more human.

Anne

Hi Guys:

Nice to see you Sash. I was Mia as well for a while but am back now as well. Those pounds will come off quickly I'm sure. Stress and life sometimes set us back but the important thing is we rebound and are much stronger for the next round of the game of life.

Anne the baby is going to be 1. Oh my how fast the year has gone by. I am glad your feeling better and sleeping. You are doing great with your weight and deserve a bravo..

Lily hope your better as well. Hows the foot? Hope your recovery is going well.

I am on vaca this week and meeting my goal of small indulgences and large healthy meals. Seems to be working no tears on the scale. Okay off for a walk since we have no rain at the present moment.

Welcome back Sasha I was thinking about you just the other day ...

Anne your baby is a year already, OMG!!! Where has the gime gone!?!

I'm back on track also and I'm hoping that I'll see a bit of a loss on Monday

I'm starting to feel like the next week or so is going to be completely out of my control. I've tried to write a post about it several times and each time I have another idea about how I can keep some of that control. Apparently posting is good for the soul
The first thing I'm going to do is clean out the fridge and freezer. We have been mindful of this and there's not much in them. I don't think we're going to use my upright any more but I'm not sure when I'm getting a new one so ... it all has to go in the fridge.
I really could pack the pantry cupboard too.
From there I'm going to plan our meals, ever mindful of not being sure what appliances I'll have left to cook on. I must remember to call about the gas range I want.
Then I'm going grocery shopping.
That should be a good start on keeping my intake under control. Hopefully it will also buoy my optimism and confidence.

In the back of my mind, I know that if I gain a bit, I can lose it again but ... there's sooo much unknown. Walking and biking will be different in town. I don't know when I'll have a space for lifting cleared out.

Yes, I'm feeling frazzled. Best get at those chores that are supposed to make me feel like I have a handle on it.

Hi maintainers,

Sashenka, so good to see you back! I have been thinking of you, and wondering how you were. Your MIL stayed a long time!

SusanB, good luck with the household chaos!

Yesterday had me in chaotic mode again. in the middle of my household chores my washing machine died on me. Fortunately the kids vacuumed the house, and I sat down to select a new one. Just ordered it. I can go on with the normal chaos now!


On the note of how time flies... YIKES summer is over, and it had hardly begun IMO! It certainly has been a memorable year, with some life-shifting changes around here.
Have a great day all,
Rabbit

Hi All:
Back to work for me today after vacation. Funny it went so fast but when I got to my desk today nothing seemed familiar. What email's?

Susan sounds like you will do fine. You have a plan so thats the first step to success.
Ilene good to see you. How are thing in your neck of the woods going? Hope all is well.
Rabbit you are right where did summer go. Mine was pretty stable so I am happy with that. Life was pretty good, some bumps and a few pot holes but no major wipe outs.
Lily, how are you feeling.
Bye for now

Well, gals ... my plan did work well. I ate too much but ...
There's very little left in the house now. I'm going to do a bit of vaccuuming and then get out of here while the new people come to measure and such.
My trunk is full of Goodwill stuff again and I need psyllium husks, so I have a nice orderly chore to do for an hour or so.

I ordered my new range ... gas! Oh I missed a gas stove while we lived out here!

Where is Lily?