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Sassykat
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Posted: 5 December 2007 04:50 pm |
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Ok have to report another crazy weight fluctuation.
Weighed myself after breakfast and it was 140.6 lbs I checked 3 times to make sure I wasn't hallucinating.
Also want to note I noticed some pimples on my leg. The only other time I had this happen was when I was boosting my estrogen and taking borage oil at the same time. Maybe this diet does affect hormones. Hopefully it is not increasing my estrogen because that is exactly what I've been trying to correct is estrogen overload.
I think after a few days of trying the zone that I will make up my own modified diet, focusing on a healthy balance and aiming for a calorie deficit, but not to the extreme. I will have to keep an eye on over indulging in sweets and may use protein to help curb my appetite. I do think I am slowly getting a better idea of what foods cause weight gain. Taking the time to put it into practice is the hard part.
Ok! I'm off to enjoy lunch at my friend's house! She is such a good cook!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 9 December 2007 04:13 pm |
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My stomach problems are getting worse and I am not feeling well.  My stomach hurts every time I eat. I feel nauseous a lot and other problems I won't mention...
So I've withdrawn from the challenge. And I just don't have it in me to be worried about weight loss right now. At this point I just want to feel better.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 10 December 2007 03:29 pm |
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Oh Sassykat.............
I'm so sorry to hear your stomach problems are not better, and actually sound like they are getting worse...............I think it's time to get to your Dr. and have some tests done. What do you think? I hate to think about you struggling with this day after day
Do you think they are related to trying the Zone Diet? I can't remember now....were you having problems before you started it? Could there be something else going on?
Why do we have to be 13+ hours apart? We could take each other to the Dr. and figure out what's going on with us!
Friday was a pretty good day, like I said..........Saturday, I felt almost like the old me Then came Sunday, and it almost equaled my worst day ever I spent the hour of Bible Class trying to hold back the tears...........then I spent the hour of church actually wiping away the tears. But, then the sermon was made for me..........about the God of all hope! But, I was weepy all day, during our Christmas celebration with my hubs' father's side of the family. Today is OK.........not great, a bit weepy and down, but no tears ready to overflow at the drop of a hat.
If only we were God, and knew exactly what we needed, and what we needed to do. Do I go back to my chiro and try another natural remedy? Do I wait it out for a while longer? Do I go to my medical Dr., and chance that he'd put me on an anti-depressant? I really want that to be my last resort!
My prayers continue for you too, SK. Thanks for being there for me 
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Sassykat
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Posted: 10 December 2007 06:41 pm |
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Pat, I'm thinking you and I are two peas in a pod!
Neither of us want to go to the doctor unless it's a last resort.  Maybe if you went to the doc with me and held my hand it wouldn't be so bad. I've been thinking about this (as far as I'm concerned) I don't have a fever so...it's not an emergency situation. Today I've had two little cans of prune juice and some raisin bran and I plan on eating high fiber foods that are conducive to proper digestion. I still don't feel very well though.
I did have stomache problems before the Zone. Actually it happened around November 11th. My youngest had the stomach flue and was throwing up and that is when I got my stomache ache. I felt sick and very tired. I may have even had a small fever. So??? Who knows. I seem to get constipated a lot since then and this was never ever a problem for me before. I am a bit tired, but not lethargic, but too tired to worry about losing weight at this point.
As for your problems...If I were you (And lets remember that I am not you - this is your choice and I respect you) I would at this point just go to Wal-Mart and buy some 5-HTP for depression and take one every morning with my coffee keeping in mind that I would only use it for a few months. I do believe that stuff to be safer than prescriptions, and they have worked for me. Everybody's body is a little different of course.
Regardless of what you choose to do. I am still praying for you. I am becoming more and more a believer of the power of prayer. It is changing me as a person and I have seen how it affects our priests. They are so good and so filled with God's spirit. Just to hear them speak of Jesus and see the light and love shining in their eyes is so amazing. It's like a mirracle to me. Especially after spending a day running errands and seeing how so many people have hardened their hearts and see how angry they get and how rude they can be! They only think of themselves it seems. If they only knew the world is filled with other people who are just as deserving as they are.
So now, when things happen that make me start to worry I think, whatever happens...It will be God's will. And you know what? That actually fills me with peace.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 10 December 2007 06:44 pm |
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Pat, I'll still take you to the doctor though if you want to go. We could get some ice cream afterwards at Dairy Queen.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 10 December 2007 07:05 pm |
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What the heck......................if we are going for ice cream, we might as well make it Cold Stone Creamery! 
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Sassykat
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Posted: 10 December 2007 07:20 pm |
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I've never been to Cold Stone Creamery, but it sounds delicious!
In the mean time, my husband called and said he is bringing me home some Activia yogurt for my tummy. So I'll dine on that until you come and pick me up. What's your favorite kind of ice cream?
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Hisgal
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Posted: 10 December 2007 07:30 pm |
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My daughter's introduced me to this sinful place................they have umpteen flavors of homemade ice cream, which you can have served in anything from a small styrofoam bowl to a huge waffle bowl (whose edge is dipped about halfway down with chocolate, then rolled in sprinkles or nuts).............after you've chosen the flavor you want, you then choose what you want them to mix into it (any candy bar you can think of, nuts, sauces/syrups, fruit, you name it). Of course, I have trouble choosing anything but a low fat ice cream, then have them add pineapple, bananas and coconut.
MY favorite ice cream..........anything with chocolate and nuts!
BTW, there was this older lady at our church, who used to say that when she got constipated, all she had to do was go to McDonald's and eat a burger..........she'd be in the bathroom before she was done with it.
I just might make a trip to Wal-Mart and see if I can find that 5-HTP stuff. My chiro mentioned the St. John's Wort............and I think I've seen that in tea form?
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Sassykat
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Posted: 10 December 2007 07:59 pm |
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Really? I've never seen St John's Wort in tea form, but I do think it's relatively easy to find. I have heard of a couple of people who took St John's and said it helped them. One was a man who took it for a couple of years and then tapered off of it. One was a woman who just took it the last two weeks of her monthly cycle and she really liked it. When I took the 5-HTP I noticed it helping pretty quickly, within a day or two. But I am kind of sensitive to things. When you decide to quit taking either one, (if you decide to try that route) it probably would be a good idea to taper off them somehow. Either by emptying a little out of the capsule or taking it every other day. As weepy as you've been feeling, you might want to take it for at least a couple of months though. Maybe you could check on your hormones in the mean time. I don't know, I'm just trying to brain storm.
I've been taking magnesium, calcium and fish oil and that combination seems to help me a great deal with my moods and with my PMS and cramps. When I don't take them I get rather crabby. Not a good thing for my family. And I love them so much, so I try to keep my mood calm and positive if I can. In a healthy way. I won't go beyond mild supplements.
And...I'm afraid we have been such a junk food family that I've become immune to the ill effects of MC Donald's and other fast food. That was an interesting and funny solution that woman had. I'll have to tell my two teen agers that one. They work at Mc Donald's.
The prune juice did it's job, but I still have a tummy ache...Maybe tomorrow will be better.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 11 December 2007 05:55 pm |
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Sassykat wrote:
If I were you (And lets remember that I am not you - this is your choice and I respect you) I would at this point just go to Wal-Mart and buy some 5-HTP for depression and take one every morning with my coffee keeping in mind that I would only use it for a few months. I do believe that stuff to be safer than prescriptions, and they have worked for me. Everybody's body is a little different of course
I googled the 5-HTP, and they sure talked a lot about side effects and liver damage. It makes me a little leary. I had decided last night, to walk to the health store over my lunch time, and pick up some St. John's Wort.............although not approved in the USA for treatment of depression, it seems to have been used widely and for a long time in Europe as a treatment for it. But, then this morning, I woke up feeling totally like "Me" again! And decided to work through lunch and catch up a bit, to lessen the stress.
Sassykat wrote:
I've been taking magnesium, calcium and fish oil and that combination seems to help me a great deal with my moods and with my PMS and cramps.
I did find some interesting information on the internet about the use of specific vitamins and supplements for depression. Magnesium and fish oil were mentioned, along with folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, B6 & B12. I take a liquid supplement with many vitamins and minerals, and some herbals in it. Because it is liquid, the absorption rate is high. In fact, it is listed in the PDR (Physican's Desk Reference) and has a high ORAC rating (absorbancy). I also get a calcium/magnesium supplement from the same company. I seem to be allergic to some milk products, so I've taken calcium for years. My chiro recommended magnesium to help relieve my muscle spasms. I was wondering if I should order their B Complex supplement too? Several times, while I've been down in the last 2+ weeks, I haven't taken my supplements because I wasn't really caring about anything. Maybe I should be more diligent about that?
Hope your day is going well
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voodoodoll
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Posted: 11 December 2007 05:56 pm |
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Sassykat wrote:
I still have a tummy ache...Maybe tomorrow will be better.
progress update?
i hope its starting to get better for you. its too bad you had to withdraw from the challenge, ill be sending you well wishes xx
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Sassykat
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Posted: 12 December 2007 12:42 am |
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aaaaawww, thank you voodoodoll! I am still being a coward about making a doctor appt. We have been having a blizzard and I keep remembering why I hate going to the doctor. So many times they have done more harm than good when I've gone in.
My husband brought me some yogurt and some probiotic capsules. I had a bad tummy ache this morning and then it lessened and went away to return in a milder form after I would eat for the rest of the day. I'm not throwing up, I'm no longer constipated and I don't have a fever. I just have an upset feeling stomach and some pains especially after I eat and especially in the morning. And I have major weight fluctuations. So, I do actually feel a little better than yesterday and I feel better actually not worrying about the weight loss anymore. I'm just giving myself a break actually and if I feel tired, I just go and lay down for a while. I haven't done that in years. And my husband has been good about telling the kids to not pester with so many questions (their usual behavior).
Thank you for checking on me - you make me feel loved!
Honestly I don't remember looking up any side effects of the 5-HTP. That's good to know. I am so glad you felt like your self! Hooray! I hope it keeps up! Are you still taking that sepia (was that what it was?). Maybe it is working. Well that is good news! And sure, that B complex might be worth a try. I've got some liquid B complex that I have used occasionaly. And I definately think you should stick with your other liquid supplements.
By any chance do you read the Readers Digest? Last issue (last month I believe) they had an article about some vitamins not being safe. That is a good article to read and you read Eat To Live right? There is a section in there that talks about the safety of certain vitamins. That would be good to read. Not to persuade you to quit taking them, but to be safe in the ones that you choose or/ and limit the time of more "risky" vitamins. There are a few that I know of off the top of my head such as vit - A, E & C. Aren't really good choices for daily supplements.
Well school was cancelled today and my kids had a "snow day" due to our lovely little bizzard. It feels like Saturday! Since my husband does construction he had a "snow day" also. The kids made an igloo fort in the front yard and my husband made some sweet bread in the bread machine. I rested my tummy and when I felt better in the afternoon I gave the boys a hair cut. I didn't weigh myself today and I did not think of calories at all. That actually gave me a little peace. (Sorry if I'm not being a good influence.)
Let me know how you are feeling Pat. Take care and blessings to both you and voodoodoll.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 12 December 2007 02:15 pm |
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Sassykat,
What are we going to do with us? I don't really like going to the Dr. either.......especially with this, as I don't want to be on anti-depressants, if I can avoid it.
I do get the Reader's Digest........but haven't read all of last months issue yet. I think I remember skimming that article when it first came......but life's been too hectic to have any time for me. My magazines are piled so high on my end table, that they will topple over soon! I will check it out. I do not take the full dose of my liquid supplements, mostly due to cost.....they are pricey! But, my chiro says that's OK, as I am still getting more at half a dose, than if I were taking vitamin or mineral "tablets". I will have to add up what the dosages would be, if I added in the B Complex with the Vibe and Cal-Mag that I am taking now.
I talked to my daughter yesterday (she called to see how I was doing). She was home with a bad cold, and said it was a good day to be sick, so she didn't have to travel in the snow they were getting. I wondered if you were getting it too??
I have pretty much given up the dieting plan for now. I am going with the flow, and it is nice to have that stress removed. I have to get my mind and emotions back in order..........then I will worry about weight loss. It's hard enough to work on when I am feeling well!
Take care........I hope it's a good day for you!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 13 December 2007 10:04 pm |
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Ok I got up the courage to make a doctor appt. After all they can't perform any strange procedures on me without my permission!
My daughter was talking about somebody else (strange coincidence) and she said "some people aren't very wise to wait until things get bad and then they call an ambulance. They should go to the doctor while they can still drive themself there." Somehow this got to me. So, my appointment is tomorrow morning. I guess I was hoping my stomach aches would just go away. It's terrible the lack of respect I have for doctors! And my daughter wants to be one! Shame on me!
Hopefuly I can get it sorted out and maybe by the New Year I can renew my healthy diet and exercise and weightloss goal. It's good to know I can always come here for inspiration.
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Nir
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Posted: 20 December 2007 05:11 pm |
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| This is now old news, but when you were talking about the Zone I was desperately trying to post a useful link to website balansator.com (that helps you create meals to fit a macronutrient ratio) but couldn't remember what it was called. Mentioned in this topic.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 21 December 2007 12:59 am |
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So Nir, are you giving me advice on how to follow the Zone diet? Incredible! I thought you didn't want me doing it! Thank you for the help.
I have been pretty sick. I am being treated for a kidney infection and have all the symptoms of an ulcer. Ulcers are caused by an infection and so that is what I have. So I've got two infections at the moment that I am battling. The good news is today is the 1st day that I actually feel like I'm getting better. I'm half way through my antibiotics. There is also a "natural remedie" for stomach problems that I think I will try after I'm finished with the antibiotics. It's called Mastic gum and comes in tea form and capsules. I ordered the capsules. It's suppose to do a great job acting as an antibacterial to the bacteria H pylori which causes ulcers and 80% of stomach problems that are ongoing.
Also the medicine that I'm taking now states not to exercise (truthfully! I'm not fibbing!) because of the high incidence of tendons being torn while taking the antibiotic Cipro. So my plans of dieting and exercise are still on hold for now. I've been weak and just managing a few household chores wipes me out. And it still hurts my stomach when I eat. It is getting better though.
I can't stay away from  though. I love reading people's diarys. They've become like stories to me.
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Scoobees
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Posted: 24 December 2007 03:53 pm |
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Hi SassyKat - sorry to read you've been sick lately; I truly hope you're feeling better! Have a wonderful Christmas!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 24 December 2007 04:03 pm |
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Thank you Scoobees! Thank you for the snowmen - how cheerful they look! Just what I needed!
Merry Christmas to you too! How are things going for you?
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Sassykat
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Posted: 30 December 2007 04:19 pm |
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Gosh for a while there I felt like I might pass away! I even instructed my husband to his obligations in teaching our kids about God if I should pass away.
This is my second day of actually feeling more decent, like I'm going to be ok. I still feel a little weak, but at least I can wash dishes and do a few things. Not like before when I couldn't even hold my arm out straight because I was too weak.
The doctors around here are not that great either. From what I can gather I've had a chronic kidney infection and an ulcer brewing with symptoms since November. I've been in 3 times, gone through 3 runs of antibiotics and other meds. Had the last doctor order major tests that are too expensive for me to get done. I do still feel nauseous, but I'm not in the pain that I was in and I am feeling more like my old self. Feeling better is like the best present ever. I am so thankful to be getting better. I am so thankful for my life and being able to be a mom and raise my children and help my daughter apply for scholarships so she can go to college. I gave some serious thought to this and was really worried that I might not be able to do these things. It was causing me grief and sorrow.
So here I am on the mend I think, hopefully I won't have any more setbacks. I have goals for the New Year.
~TO BECOME STRONG AND HEALTHY
~TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING CLOSE TO, IF NOT MY ACTUAL OPTIMUM FITNESS AND HEALTH LEVEL POSSIBLE FOR ME.
~ THIS MEANS GETTING RID OF THE EXTRA WEIGHT I'M CARRYING, EXERCISING, EATING HEALTHY FOOD RICH IN NUTRIENTS, AND LEADING A MORE ACTIVE LIFE.
~THIS ALSO MEANS GROWING STRONGER IN MY FAITH.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 30 December 2007 04:35 pm |
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I am going to start out slow since I obviously don't have the strength to just jump back into an exercise program. I need to eat healthy though and I can keep an eye on moderating my calories. I don't know if it's good to have a deficit while I am recovering from these infections especially since my kidney infection seemed so serious, but I don't need to be gaining weight either or eating a bunch of junk.
Weight last night 9:00 pm -143.4
Weight at 6:30 am today - 141.4
Weight at 8:00 am today - 140.8
I preferred to post 140.8, but I figured I better write both down to get a more accurate picture.
I am still finishing up my antibiotics and taking stuff for my ulcer. I also have to drink a couple glasses of cranberry juice a day. Good for both kidney infection and ulcer. I would like to plan more of my meals, but it's kind of hard right now, because I am still sick and the kids are home for Christmas break.
I should spend this healing time devising a workout plan and some basic low calorie, healthy meals that I can fall back on. Yep, that's a good idea. **agreeing with self** I think I will also check out that web site Nir posted above.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 30 December 2007 05:08 pm |
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I found the link to the macronutrient discussion to be a better source of information than the balansator.com. That's ok, it helped me decide that I'm not really into keeping track of balancing the protein, carbs and fats. So many foods have a combination in them so it's impossible to follow precisely. Vegetables have protein, but in the Zone diet they are not categorized that way.
Even counting calories is pushing it for me and not something I want to do on a daily basis. But that also does not mean that I want to be unaware of what I am eating. I will have to look up calories from time to time, but my main goal here is to change my lifestyle so I can be healthier. I've got to learn portion and food choices and activity choices (being less sedentary and more active) that will work for me long term.
I really need to fight being a couch potatoe and not watch as much TV and be on the computer as much. Too much sitting is not good for you! Get up girl and get moving!
Todays breakfast - 1 banana, 1 orange, cup of coffee with milk and sugar, glass of cranberry juice.
Lunch - spinach leaves, sliced almonds and a little dressing, leftover cooked broccoli from last night, cooked in smart balance
*tummy pains so ate one small hard peppermint candy.
*tried some Gas-X that come in dissolving strips. The fibrous foods really give me a lot of pain. The strips are minty, taste good and seem to help with the stomach pain.
Snack - 1/2 of Twix candy bar
Dinner - 6 inch spicy italian subway sandwhich with honey mustard and provolone cheese, tomatoes and lettuce. Light lemonade to drink
I returned some pants hubby got me for Christmas and we did some shopping. I tried on several pairs of pants and found that I could fit into a size 6, though it was a bit snug for comfort. Not overly tight, but with my tummy troubles I don't care to even wear snug pants. So even though I got the size 8 I was pleased that I could fit into a 6. Still most of my pants are a size 10 and I still wear them even though they do not fit well anymore.
I need to get well, my body really could use the exercise! (glimpse of self in dressing room!)
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Hisgal
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Posted: 7 January 2008 02:35 pm |
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| Hang in there, Sassykat! You're in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 12 January 2008 11:23 pm |
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Most likely it looks like I will be needing surgery. I have gallbladder disease. I've had problems for a long time and never put it together. Now it has gotten bad enough to finally diagnose and I am showing symptoms of it affecting my prancreas also, which scares me. I am scheduled for an ulrasound on Tuesday. Then I have to go back to the doctor and get a refferal to a surgeon. Everything is stressing me out right now and as each day goes on I am finding it harder and harder to deal with lifes problems and deal with anything stressful. It's probably because my body is out of balance. I am soooo looking forward to getting better. At this point I just want to feel better so badly, I am anxious to get the surgery done. I wish I didn't have to wait. But I have to have faith.
I have been really weak and finding normal tasks to be a lot of work. Too much work sometimes.
I still have my goals of wanting to lose weight, get stronger, healthier etc. I can't do any of that though until I get this problems fixed.
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zenobia
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Posted: 13 January 2008 04:12 am |
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on the bright side, you are now able to pinpoint the problem and get it resolved. on the down side, surgery isn't much fun. but this will all pass and once you are feeling better, it will all be worth it. getting the balance back is so important- i know EXACTLY what you mean. hang in there and know that someone out there is rooting for you!!!
take care!!!! and i can't wait to see you back to your old self!!!
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elliptical lover
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Posted: 13 January 2008 01:51 pm |
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sassy, I am sorry to hear what a terrible time youre having with your health. The only good thing is that your gall bladder releases enzymes when it senses a lot of fatty/oily food entering your small intestines. If you stick to a low fat low cal (not sure what your low range for cals is) diet for right now while youre going through this, your gall bladder will spasm less and give you less pain. I would definately not go crazy with working out. Stay active as you can though weather it be just cleaning the house or doing laundry...what ever you can tolerate, but if you feel too crumby, DONT PUSH IT! you will make it to the surgeon.....and he will help you, and you will do JUST FINE! Stay positive and stay focused! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!Good Luck!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 13 January 2008 08:07 pm |
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Thank you so much zenobia and elliptical lover! Your guys' words mean more to me than you'll ever know. Being sick for such a long time has been scary. There are days that I am so shaky and weak, I constantly have a fever and am always in pain. I have lost my self confidence too it seems.
Yeah, I have been trying to watch the fat content that I eat and it is not easy. There is fat in everything. It's in bread, crackers...everything. Even lean protein still has fat. I've been managing most meals to be a lot lower in fat though. But I still have pain, just not as severe. At this point, I've mostly quit worrying about the surgery and am just anxious to be fixed so I can feel better!
All of this makes me just that much more determined to take control of my health once I'm past this.
Thank you both for helping me. It seems the most important thing right now is for me to believe that I will get better. And the more I hear it, the more it helps sooth me and helps me to believe it.
You guys are angels!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 14 January 2008 03:44 pm |
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Today is my husband's birthday. I am happy I feel well enough to bake him a cake.
Tomorrow is my ultrasound. I am having some anxiety that there is something else wrong besides my gallbladder. Hopefully not, but I do get lots of other shooting pains that are not in the gallbladder region and have other symptoms too, such as muscle weakness and tenderness under my arms.
My doctor appointment is a whole week (seems like forever) after my ultrasound. At which point, I am guessing, I will be referred to a surgeon - how long will that take? Another "forever"?
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trimB
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Posted: 14 January 2008 07:54 pm |
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| This is too wierd. I was going to write to you several weeks ago and suggest that your symptoms seemed alot like my mom's before she had her gallbladder removed. But then for some reason I got shy or something wierd that like. Anyway, I hope your ultrasound goes well and that you hang in there till this is all taken care of.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 14 January 2008 07:55 pm |
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* HUGS *, Sassykat
My prayers and thought with you all day long. Bask in His Son-shine!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 14 January 2008 11:15 pm |
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trimB wrote: This is too wierd. I was going to write to you several weeks ago and suggest that your symptoms seemed alot like my mom's before she had her gallbladder removed. But then for some reason I got shy or something wierd that like. Anyway, I hope your ultrasound goes well and that you hang in there till this is all taken care of.
Please don't ever be shy! I so appreciate you sharing that with me. And it's such good information for me to know. Thank you for your well wishes. I have tucked them away in my heart where they will help me get better.
And thank you Hisgal for always, always being there for me. Your kindness gives me strength. Everybody's kindness, each bit gives me strength and hope. It soothes my anxiety. I just wish I could be the strong one helping everybody else out.
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elliptical lover
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Posted: 15 January 2008 03:37 am |
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hey Sassy! Hang in there friend! You can do it...you will be good as new! The Ultrasound will be a bit tender...as they do have to put some pressure on your tummy to see what is going on...but its the best diagnostic test for gallbladder disease! Good luck and we are prayin for you!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 15 January 2008 03:52 am |
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Sassykat wrote:
Your kindness gives me strength. Everybody's kindness, each bit gives me strength and hope. It soothes my anxiety. I just wish I could be the strong one helping everybody else out. Hey, my dear, who was the strong, kind one helping me when I was in that dark, sad, place in December? When I couldn't stop crying? When I felt like life had no purpose? You were there for me........I could do no less for you
Now it's late   , time to turn out the  , and say a few more prayers for your complete healing and recovery! 
Oh yeah, I'll still be praying in my spare time tomorrow too! May all go well with your ultrasound tomorrow..........then prayers for patience and a calm peace, while you await the results. God Bless you, my dear
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Theresa
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Posted: 15 January 2008 10:03 am |
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| My thoughts are with you and I hope all goes well.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 15 January 2008 09:22 pm |
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! You guys are the best!
The ultrasound did hurt some, but the ladies were very nice. They were not able to share any information with me, but they assured me that they did not see any trolls. I just have to wait now for my next doctor appointment on the 23rd.
Thank you so much Elliptical lover, Hisgal and Theresa. Your prayers and well wishes are helping. I haven't felt any anxiety today and in fact my stomach and back pain aren't as bad.
I am looking forward to becoming "new and improved".
I just need some patience for a bit.
May all of you who have come with well wishes and kind words be blessed abundantly with love and happiness!
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Scoobees
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Posted: 15 January 2008 10:51 pm |
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SassyKat - I am so glad you made it thru the ultrasound...and also glad they didn't see any trolls. It's hard when you have to wait so long for upcoming doctor appointments... That part really stinks. You hang in there, dear! The 'new & improved' Sassy is just around the corner!
Scoobs
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elliptical lover
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Posted: 16 January 2008 01:06 am |
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Glad things went well with the ultrasound...i will keep my fingers crossed for your doctors appt on the 23rd! Happy youre in less pain too!!!!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 16 January 2008 04:12 am |
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Sassykat,
I remember 10 years ago, right after my mother died of cancer.........they found a lump in my breast. The Dr. was insistant that I have it taken out immediately, which freaked me out quite a bit. That took place in a matter of days............then came the 1 week wait for the Dr.'s appt. and the results of the biopsy of the mass.
That week was one of the longest in my life........but, God got me through it! I could feel His love and peace seeping into me............and he sent all my friends to surround me and comfort me, and wait with me..........just like He's doing for you.
We're here for you, my dear, waiting patiently (or not so patiently) for next Tuesday. Just lean on God and lean on us. If you need to talk, just let those fingers fly across the keys and reach out to us.
*HUGS* from me and God and the rest of your online friends at
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hoofprints
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Posted: 18 January 2008 03:49 am |
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Can you imagine how great you will feel when they get you all sorted out? Focus every day on the good things and what you CAN do. I'm really glad you are getting answers....finally. Really how much nagging was it going to take to get you to a doctor ? I'm really glad you are sorting it all out.
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zenobia
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Posted: 18 January 2008 04:32 am |
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amen to hoofprints!!!
so happy that things are going pretty well, now all you have to do is wait. and don't worry about it... there is nothing that will make time go faster. worrying actually slows it down, i swear it's true! but you are certainly in my thoughts and like scoobs said, the new and improved, but same wonderful sassykat is going to make a grand entrance very very soon!!!!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 18 January 2008 03:35 pm |
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Aawwww, you guys are so sweet, you've got me all choked up! I wish all of you lived nearby. It would be great to give everyone a hug.
I don't feel anxious about the surgery itself anymore, but now am researching actual people (forums and such) who have had it done. Since the surgery is not reversible and my symptoms have improved somewhat I want to make sure it's the right decision for me. And getting the results of my ultrasound will help too.
I am a little concerned that weight gain seems to be a factor for many who have had their gallbladders out. And
forums.dietpower.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=715&whichpage=1
this forum is proof of the many who have had weight gain and diarrhea after the surgery.
I am a sensitive person. With every supplement, drug I've ever taken, if there were any side effects possible, I got them. So chances are...I would also get the chronic diarrhea, weight gain and any other side effects possible.
If it is quite certain that I truly need the surgery, that I cannot find any other alternatives - I will do it. I will trust in the Lord and just get it done, but... If there is a possibility that I can dissolve the stones (if I truly have stones) on my own and nourish my organs into working properly, then I much prefer to keep my gallbladder in order to achieve optimum health. There are lots of severely obese people in my family. I also do not wish to compromise my health and accept having diarrhea every day for the rest of my life and gaining 50-90 pounds.
I need as much information as possible before making this decision. There's no going back once it's done.
I don't have to make the decision a lone however... GOD IS WITH ME.
I feel strangely confident this morning. I say strangely, because somehow I don't think I should be feeling this confident. I am unwell, facing big decisions and yet... I feel as though... I'm on top of the world!
Blessing to all! There is such a wonderful group of people here posting on CPH. It is a community of kind, compassionate people who reach out to others and give generously. All who come here are blessed in frienships, fellowships, and have access to much information. I will always be grateful to for the changes it has made in my life.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 21 January 2008 03:47 pm |
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I have been learning lots and lots about gallbladders lately. I've spent hours and hours finding everything I can on the internet.
The gallbladder contracts when we eat fat. When we don't eat fat it does not contract and the sediments sit in the gallbladder and crystalize, turning into stones. Therefore it is not healthy to have a no fat diet. Possibly even some variations of lowfat diets. We need fat to synthisize fat soluable vitamins, our brains need fat for proper function and of course, our gallbladders need it to be exercised properly.
When I was trying the Eat To Live plan, I tried to not eat any fat for the most part because Dr Furhman said that if we are overweight we are already on a high fat diet and that we do not need any fat. So much of the time I was not even eating the healthy fats of walnuts, olives etc.
If I do indeed have gallstones, I am almost certain this has contributed to the making of those stones. I'm sure there are a number of contributing factors, such as my age, and probably the excess estrogen I've battled.
I do think it is not a good idea to advise people that they do not need to have any fat in their diets. Moderation is the key. Yes, for the most part many people consume too much fat, but having to face gallbladder surgery is nothing to take lightly. Especially if the consequences of such surgery put a persons body in the position of never working correctly again.
So, this information has made me feel a bit irritated. At times. It makes me angry I guess, when I think that there could have been something I could have done to avoid these problems I've been having.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 21 January 2008 10:40 pm |
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I am feeling less angry now about being sick. I've got several strategies for home remedies and the priest set up an appt for someone to pray over me this week I'm pretty happy about that.
My weight has been in the range of 141 -139 which makes me happy. I've got big plans of getting healthy.
We have a dinner to go to tonight in honor of our local fire department district. It's nice they are honoring the firemen. It will be catered, but by whom, we still don't know. I just hope it's warm enough. I seem to be perpetually cold this winter and have found out it's a symptom of a malfunctioning gallbladder.
Tomorrow is the only day that I don't have something scheduled. I have plans of getting some exercise in.
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Sassykat
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Posted: 22 January 2008 11:13 pm |
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I'm very excited! Today we went and bought a treadmill! Whoo hooo!
Both my hubby and I need to be exercising. It has come to my attention that it is important for me to exercise in order to get my gallbladder healthy again and my liver too! I need to change my mind set.
All this while I've been thinking.. "I will exercise when I am better."
But no! That's wrong! I need to exercise in order to get better! And my feelings of sickness and pain have become more tolerable. I have enough strength that I can walk on the treadmill. So that is the plan!
I'm taking a product called "Gall Cleanse" that is suppose to stimulate the liver, help dissolve any possible stones in the gallbladder or liver and thin out sludge, improving gallbladder contractions and reducing inflammation. I'm also taking Turmeric which is excellant for lots of things including the liver and gallbladder, and a multi supplement called "Kidney Factors".
I've been eating healthy - concentrating on fruits, vegetables, low fat and healthy fats.
I bought quite a good supply of avacados and for a while will be eating some daily.
My husband is really excited about the treadmill too. We are going to get healthy!
And I am going to feel fantastic this summer and we are going to go on some hikes in the mountains!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 24 January 2008 02:06 pm |
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Yesterday I got the information from my ultrasound. I do not have any stones according to the ultrasound, but I do have polyps in my gallbladder.
I do not know what to make of this information. At first I was scared because if it were stones at least there were things I could do to help myself. But polyps aren't as common and even the doctors don't know as much about them. |
