TMI alert so pls don't read if you don't want TMI lol
So I ended up going to the urgent care here bc I knew something wasnt right. They did an exam, then sent me to xray. He came in and said "You need to see this". Come to find out I have impacted bowels up both sides of my abdomen. I was scary looking in the xray and I couldn't believe it. So I started the liquid about an hour ago and hope it flushes everything out,but its only every 12 hours so I don't know how much it can do in one day. I am just ready to feel better and be able to eat and be normal. Sorry about the TMI but please wish me luck so I don't have to go back there again (esp since its not cheap without insurance lol).
Good morning, girls! Thanks, Mel and Liz! I broke down and had a cheeseburger and chips at the birthday party Saturday night, but I got right back on track and haven't seen a bump up, so it's all good here.
Mel, holy cow! Yeah, it's a good thing you saw a doctor! Now that that's going to get better, think of the WI you have coming! I'm sure the potion will do its thing, if it hasn't already! Good luck!
Liz, congrats on another -1.6! Hope you're getting some sleep, too...
Arabella??? Carri??? What are you two up to?
Better get busy- lots to do today in preparation for TG/BF. Have a great day, everyone!
auntie g - Are you hosting thanksgiving? I can't quite figure out what bf is, but have fun prepping for it!!
Hope everybody else has a great day, we had a nice party for my mom last night. I just finished reading the book Rethinking Thin, has anyone read it? If you haven't, I could tell you it's interesting, but depressing. I kinda wish I hadn't read it. It harps over and over again about how maintaining weight loss is almost impossible. But whatever, we are doing it - I think the difference being is all of here at 3FC know this is a lifestyle change, and not a temporary state of things. Sorry that's a lot for a Monday morning, lol!
Morning Girls...I dont think the low carb Thanksgiving is gonna be happening, mother in law is bringing pies and I am making all of the normal thanksgiving foods and turkey, plus rolls ...hey once a year...so I have made a deal with myself to start back fresh the day after, Friday, gives me a few days to get my mind back around it and no use starting before I pig out on Thursday.
Mel - nothing is TMI with a bunch of women...haha ...sorry to hear about that but SO glad you did end up at the dr, because that can be really dangerous...hope the drink works for you asap. Hugs
Liz - I think that is deprssing also, I read alot about that lately with how we are all gonna gain it back so why bother...I dont believe it but if I use myself as an example it does stay true...sadly...
Auntie G - congrats on your loss...you are doing great...need to keep me going
Arabella - Hello !!!
Short 3 day week here due to holiday so I am REALLY looking forward to my 4 days off, cmon Weds !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quick check in, just got back from doing some shopping, and next it's onto cleaning. Blecch! When I become a millionaire, I am sooo hiring a maid!
Liz, no, I'm going to a friend/too complicated to explain relative's house for Thanksgiving, but I have to make pies. Lucky for me, I don't even like pie! BF is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving ridiculous shopping day. . We head out around 2am Friday morning for a good 10-12 hours of torture, come home for a break, then go back out to hit all the stores we didn't get to in the morning. Though I don't normally succeed, I always try to get all my Christmas shopping done on or around Black Friday, so I have to make room in the attic for the influx. I didn't even clear out last year's debris yet since this year has been so messy. In fact, that's what I should be working on right now! But alas, the kitchen needs to be cleaned first...
As for the weight maintenance issue, I can certainly agree that it comes back too easily. Geez, I've lost the bulk of my weight 3 times, and it's always found its way back, BUT that's because of getting lazy about keeping track. Once you let a few pounds creep up, it's easier and easier to go back to eating bad. It really does have to be a lifestyle change, but I still believe it can be done!
Carri, yeah, I'd forget about the low carb Thanksgiving, for sure! But Friday it's back onboard! Well, for YOU, not for me til Saturday Actually, I'm really going to try not to do too much damage on Friday, but I'm not counting anything on Thursday! I'll still eat my bran for breakfast, but dinner? Yeah, it's a once a year dinner...
Morning Girls ...I am gearing up for the holiday...gotta go to the store tonight and get the rest of the food items I need for Thursday, I know if I dont go tonight tomorrow will me a madhouse there ...hopefully they have restocked from Sunday because they were about out of everything...I just need a few things at this point though so I should be good...
Mel - how are ya feeling? Things moving around now? haha ...hope you are doing better.
Auntie G - yeah the low carb dinner was a bust...but it was a nice thought, haha...I would love to have a maid, my house is in poor shape right now, gonna have to clean my butt off the next couple of days to get it Thanksgiving day dinner worthy...at least the inlaws dont come over until evening so I can do what I need to do that morning as well.
Hi Liz and Arabella !!
I am just sort of holding my own weight wise until after Thanksgiving, then hope to get back to serious. Fingers crossed.
Thought I would drop by with a quick note:
The meds the urgent care dr did nothing and I was in alot of pain. I couldnt eat for almost 2 days bc of the nausea. I ended up in the ER yesterday morning bc I could barely stay awake and felt like I was dying. They did 3 xrays,blood work and a urine test. He said it looks like it had moved a little, gave me some pain meds in my IV and sent me home with more meds for the nausea and bowels. Yesterday I could finally eat, but only the BRAT diet. So I had a banana and some applesauce. I woke up last night and went a few times and a few times today. This has scared me so much that I want to stay on the BRAT diet the rest of my life. This is the first time this has ever happened to me and I never want it to happen again. Eating reg foods for Thanksgiving may not happen but I am taking baby steps. I got myself some heartburn pills today bc my stomach is so sore so I hope it helps. Sorry about the long rant and that I havent been around but this has been one of the scariest things I've ever been through and still going through. Please wish me luck and send prayers my way.
Oh good grief, Mel! I sure hope this mess clears up soon! I'm surprised the docs didn't have a better solution, cause it seems like this is taking too long. My nephew and my friend's daughter have both been to the ER in the past for the same thing, but they were both told to drink lots of water and eat lots of fiber. I thought the BRAT diet was for the opposite problem... I'm confused! Sending good vibes...
Carri, I'd definitely stay away from the stores tomorrow! I went on my way to work this morning to pick up pumpkin pies, and the dang store didn't have any. (Didn't have any when I went yesterday, either!) I thought they'd have restocked, but nooooo... No way I'm going tomorrow, so I went out of my way and was late to work so I could check a different store, but I got 'em- hallelujah! Now I just have to focus on the Black Friday prep. Yee hah! Now, if you're doing dinner at your house, does that mean you get all the leftovers? That could be trouble! Send 'em home with the inlaws!
auntie g - Oh yes I should have realized about black friday, my sister goes down to Buffalo most years and shops....totally not my scene! I'd honestly rather pay more than deal with crowds, lol.
Carri - YAY for the long weekend coming up!! (saw your FB post, haha)
Morning everyone....gonna be a LONG day for me since I just want to get the holiday and my long weekend started...got everything I needed from the store and yes it was crazy, they were out of a few things but I made do with what I could get.
Mel - Are you feeling any better? HOpe so , I have been worrying about ya...
Liz - yeah, either you catch me here or FB huh? haha ...I am always on one or the other....
Auntie G - yes, I may have some left overs but since there is only four of us eating ( just me, dh, and his parents ) I usally keep that in mind when cooking and dont make a whole lot ...so I should be good...bad thing is there is always pie and ice cream left over !!!!
Arabella - Hi, hope all is well ...
I will try and make it in over the weekend but who knows what I will be up to...so if not Happy Thanksgiving to those who are having it tomorrow and have a great weekend to the Canadians ...
But whatever, we are doing it - I think the difference being is all of here at 3FC know this is a lifestyle change, and not a temporary state of things. Sorry that's a lot for a Monday morning, lol!
Actually, I'm really going to try not to do too much damage on Friday, but I'm not counting anything on Thursday! I'll still eat my bran for breakfast, but dinner? Yeah, it's a once a year dinner...
