Hi Diana, I could have written these exact same words about my DH. He is 62 and has a poor quality of life. He is 80 lbs overweight and on 12 different meds for HBP, Type II diabetes, many aches and pains. He will take every pill the docs give him. I also believe the meds are most of his problems.
Yes, it sounds so similar. I really think the meds help the "numbers" but they are so hard on the body and organs.
NovangelI'm glad all the labs are normal, but I'm sorry you had this situation happen again. Do you recall what "fixed" the problem the last time? Did it just go away on it's own? Was it a single episode? Sending prayers and healing thoughts your way.
Thanks.
I had around 3 episodes in 2000 that had to be controlled in the ER with Demerol, then again last night out of nowhere. I haven't had an episode in 15 years so it stops and starts without warning. I have never been able to get an official diagnosis but they suspect esophagus issue whether irritation or spasm. I just have to take Pepcid and pray that doesn't happen again. Hopefully a freak episode.
CoolMom, in 2000 I went to a GI specialist in Chicago to have an MRI with contrast dye and an endoscopy that took internal tissue samples, plus lots of lab work. Then last night tons of labs and EKG again..Nada.
Something I ate/drank just didn't agree although I didn't eat or drink anything out of the ordinary. It started after coffee Monday morning.
Beautiful Summer day wasted, missed work so I lost money, and now I'm paranoid about what the bill will be after ins. Always something!
Novangel, medical bills hit ya hard, don't they? I'm in the waiting room now while hubby has a repeat MRI and he sees his surgeon tomorrow about a hernia she repaired that is acting up again. Grrrr! Almost through our deductible.
I did 10 miles on the bike with two of my boys. They did great and it was a lot of fun.
Just got caught up, saw the last few posts from Diana and Novangel and had to go back to see what happened, so sorry to hear Diana about DH's struggles, mine sometimes has bad days because of sleep apnea, we ordered a new mask for his cpap, should be here in a few days, hopefully that'll help, sometimes he just doesn't get rested, even using the cpap. When he feels bad, I feel bad...
Novangel sorry to hear about the intense GI pain, that is scary, hope for you that it was a random thing and doesn't bother you again, I had something much less severe a long time ago, kept having this pain in my side, all kinds of tests, they said stress related IBS...part of the reason I work on lowering my stressors and meditating, would hate for that to come back.
Flower
Coolmom glad to hear the little dog is doing ok, when we had our old beagle they had him on an arthritis med that really messed with his stomach, he started to lose weight, so we took him off, the medicine was worse than what it was supposed to fix...grr he did fine without it for his last few years...I think the med would have ended his life sooner...on another topic, I remember making donuts with my mom when we were kids, it was fun, but messy...
So, I didn't fall off the face of the earth, had one of the worst TTOM's ever. I didn't feel human again until sometime yesterday, for the first time in I can't remember how long I stayed in bed on Sunday until 9:30, dragged myself out for coffee after DH asked if I was ok, I'm usually up and making coffee 6-630 on the weekends, since I get up 5-530 during the week. Luckily I had seen my dad the weekend before as an early father's day and talked to him on the phone Sunday, I don't think I could have travelled, so tired and sore, lower back spasms, I really can't understand why it was so bad...I know I'm in "the change" age range, but this felt like I was changing into a werewolf or something... luckily it was the worst Sunday, so didn't end up taking a sick day...ugh
Loved reading everything, had a multitude of great witty, compassionate comments for everyone, but now that I'm here typing I can't remember most of what I was going to say, just will say again, I loved reading everything and wish you all the best and thanks for being here for me, yeesh, now I'm getting weepy...
I wanted to add that I think getting Cody has helped with my DH's outlook some. DH really loves that little dog and looks forward to being with him every day.
I hope Larry's DW is doing OK.
Kris I just wanted to send more good thoughts your way.
CoolMom I'm glad the little one is doing OK. I'm sorry to hear your DH had to have another MRI. Sending good thoughts your way, too. Do you home school during the Summer or do the kids have a break?
Retrorabbit Great job on the jog! I had a tough time getting up this morning. How did it go with the opossoum?
Magistra The weight gain is probably from sodium in eating dinner out.
Berry Glad you were able to work from home today.
Thinin08 Hi
Novangel I have switched DH over to Puroast coffee. It's has 70% less acid than regular coffee. He seems to be dong OK on it. Keep that in mind in case you decide you need to drink some coffee.
Kelijpa I am having crazy swings with my TTOM, too. Last month wasn't very painful but it was really long and drawn out. The month before was shorter (for me) but extremely painful. DH needs to go for a sleep study. He is very reluctant. I did tell him how much the CPAP machine has helped Larry. I hope the new mask helps your DH.
Diana- the opossum was taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center this afternoon, so hopefully she is getting the care she needs to grow up into adulthood I am so relieved that it worked out...
Today was such a hot muggy day here, it completely drained me of everything. I was on my feet a lot at work and got in some pole practice, but it's not that easy or safe practicing in this humidity and amount of sweatiness. Today was a good day though
B: fruit salad, cashews (400)
L: pb&j, fruit (1000)
s: banana (1100)
D: hummus wrap (1500)
s: chocolate, peanuts (1700)
I can't believe tomorrow's already wednesday. Time is flying by. I have to spend all morning in lab training classes and am not looking forward to it. I'd rather be working in the field :\ Oh well, hopefully it's air conditioned!
Berry congrats on more loss. That's so awesome. Well, just read further down on the page. You had an uptick. But you have been so steadily losing. So that's just a blip.
CoolMom I hope you can find a place to replace the bakery. Do they have online bakeries where you live? Seems they have them in cities. Home bakers who cannot afford a storefront. But who will deliver. I like the idea of sampling donuts though. Lemon filled sounds SO good. Glad you pup is hanging in there. So cute !!! Have you gotten results from DH's MRI? Sorry he is having issues again with old hernia.
Diana, re your shape. Bells are much nicer than pears. Honestly, I am probably not going to get rid of the pants that are 4 sizes too big. I will keep them. I do like many of them. And they will always be in style. Just corduroy jeans. And then there are the cargo pants that I love. I hope they never fit again. But I do not have the kind of money to replace things if I DO gain. I am sorry your DH lives with depression, But glad his boy Cody helps him. Dogs are SO amazing. I call them Quadruped angels
Retrorabbit, I hope the sweetie opossum is nursed back to strength and grows up to be a strong boy or girl.
Magistra, you said you are changing one bad habbit at a time. That's all any one of us can do. Two steps foward, one step back. And I think believing in magic is great. But that's just me Sounds great that you are going to help your daughter plant. I just LOVE going to nurseries. Last time I went, well I told them I love them. I cannot afford to go but once a year. So that love is pretty distant.
Kris, first, congrats on losing the weight. Second, I am sorry things are so hard for your right now. things not financially working out the way you need them to. That can be VERY depressing. I hope things quickly change for you Depression is so hard to deal with. Re: the medication, would you be interessted in working with a naturopath? Sometimes they can help to treat things while not causing other things to be out of wack. Of course sometimes rx medications are exactly what is needed. I DO take some myself.
Novangel, I am really sorry to hear about the upper GI issue. I hope it does not come back. Ever. Re: what you wrote about puroast coffee, I get acid free coffee from Michigan. Its worth sending away for it. Tastes much better than puroast. If caffine is okay, trader joes has a great low acid coffee. Also much better than puroast. Just thought you and he might like to know.
Thinin08 hi. hope a medication comes along for your DH that has less side effects.
Kelijpa, so sorry you had such a horrible TTOM. Wish you had pain pills you could take for it. Glad it is over and you are back amongst the living
Monday I fell hard off the diet wagon. Oh it was horrible. I didn't weigh myself on Tuesday. But Monday night the weight was through the roof. Worse than I could have imagined.
calories Tuesday were around 1200.
B codfish and a chicken sausage 220
L chicken sausage, celery and cucumber with low calorie dressing 300
D chicken with salad 270
Coffee and hot chocolate 280
frozen lemon protein stuff 90
B: scrambled eggs w/grated cheese, coffee w/cream
L: Trader Joe's broccoli, kale, chicken salad with added crudités
S: handful of nuts and seeds
D: Trader Joe's multigrain crackers, 2 slices of Havarti cheese, a few artichoke hearts, a nectarine sliced up.
D: 4 squares of Lindt dark chocolate, baked apple cinnamon tea
E: stretching and ballet barre work
So happy to have my weight back where it was two days ago. I'm really busy today and tomorrow, just running errands with my kids. I can't wait til one of them gets their drivers license. One is working on it, the other not yet, but soon.
kelijpa So glad you are okay. I was worried.
flower We all fall off the wagon occasionally. We just have to get right back on.
Kris So sorry to hear about the depression. I know what you mean about the carefree life. If only I didn't have to ever think about food . . . time for some magic. I really liked your attached thumbnail. It made me laugh.
novangel Sorry to hear about your GI pain. I hope it gets better and it never comes back!
Diana Sorry to hear about DH. Depression is hard to live with. My DH gets depressed too, but he hasn't been depressed for a long time. He's doing pretty well right now. He is on all kinds of meds too but for different reasons. He has had a few major injuries so he suffers with pain, swelling, and poor circulation. And I agree with what Flower says about dogs. They are amazing little companions. They really do help with our moods.
Hope everybody has a great day tomorrow! Hugs to all!
Sorry I haven't checked in for a few days! I hope everyone is doing great! I have had the stomach bug so I haven't been getting my calories I had still managed to workout but not much of an appetite!
I wanted to say that DH hasn't been diagnosed with depression, that is my diagnosis. I guess we all have it to some degree. I think it's also triggered by our environment and what we are going through/dealing with at the time.
Last night I added on: 10 Minute Stretch from 10 Min. Sol. Tone Trouble Zones
This Morning: Oxycise Level 2 workout
I had another small gain. Not sure what's up. I'm still doing the all the right things. The body is doing it's own thing right now. Still no TTOM.
Calories for yesterday: 1410 +
Weigh In: 172.6
Up: .2
So, TTOM started this morning. It's good to know that the gain from the last couple of days probably has more to do with TTOM than the few extra calories and sodium from Sunday. I am continuing to work on the whole moderation thing for when I have an off day, celebration day, etc. It does get frustrating when you get it right but still show a gain. I do realize that it shouldn't be about reward/punishment, but it seems like that's how we are programmed. I did the right thing so I should be rewarded with a loss or at least maintain. So, my body had something else going on that I had no control over. Now, just hoping that this is a short TTOM.
Sorry I haven’t checked in since Sunday morning: I haven’t been feeling myself. My energy level low and just more tired than usual. This morning I woke up with a bad cold. This may be why I haven’t been feeling myself. My body was probably fighting something. I’ve continued to do the treadmill for 60 minutes each day Sunday through Tuesday, but didn’t do anything yet today. I’m going to plan to do at least 30 minutes of treadmill tonight and probably at a bit of a slower pace than usual. I haven’t dropped anymore pounds on the scale yet. But, I’m not going to let that discourage me. Maybe I’m storing water or building muscle this week. (?)
Even though I haven’t posted on this thread over the last few days, I was still reading and cheering you on…you are all doing so great. I love the positivity on this thread!! You are my kinda people!
Oh…I sure hope I’m not rambling on to much…cold meds do that to me.
Magistra: We started to go to Outback (I even had my meal picked out…studied the menu on line ahead of time) , but when we got there, there was a line and a long wait. So, we decided to drive around for a while and wait it out. We ended up at Copelands of New Orleans about an hour or so later…LOL! I wanted to go there but was so afraid that there wouldn’t be any good/healthy food choices for me. Luckly , they offered a lite item or two. I had the yummiest grilled chicken and vegetables that I have ever eaten. (600 calories) I savored every bite and enjoyed it. So, I was still okay on calories for the day. So, all in all a good day!
I think your MIL was extremely jealous. I had one like that. She caused huge probs. I was young. I told Norman Bates, you have to pick between your mother or me. Norman chose his mother, of course. They still live together at the Bates Motel. Good ole Normie and Mom, together. Forever. Til death do them part.
Bravo for DH. He's a real man. I think he's wise. Yes, I do.
I'm kickin' it up a few notches and clicking along. 4th of July will be here. Larry, so glad your wife is alright.
Kelijpa - glad you're alright, too.
Hang loose, stay tough. It takes Want Power more than Will Power. Heard that on Dr. Oz, yesterday. I'm listening to my CD off and on. Catch up with you later.
luckily it was the worst Sunday, so didn't end up taking a sick day...ugh
I had still managed to workout but not much of an appetite!
Now, just hoping that this is a short TTOM.
for DH. He's a real man. I think he's wise. Yes, I do. 