BellaDonna Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Ay.... health issues. I got referred to a GI specialist because I've had constant nausea and a sour stomach for the past few months. (No I'm not pregnant- I took a test our of paranoia even though I have an IUD- and also got the blood test). They also tested me for H pylori and that was negative. So now I have to have an endoscopy and I'm not happy about it. But I need to know what is wrong. I really hope I don't have an ulcer. I have to have a lactose test too. The good news is that my cholesterol is fine, even though I am not exercising as much as I used to. Aside from that my summer is going well. I have the next 2 weeks off from work which is a dream. I plan to do a lot of boating and stay active outdoors with my son. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 I am having so much physical pain from my digestive issues and related new problems, that I want to cry. This is not how I wanted to spend my "vacation". I am disgusted. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I am having so much physical pain from my digestive issues and related new problems, that I want to cry. This is not how I wanted to spend my "vacation". I am disgusted. Oh gosh, I know your pain. I went through years of stomach issues, a few bouts of H Pylori with only a diagnosis of chronic gastritis. I've had the occasional ulcer too which wreaked total havoc on my system. I'm still on a daily dose of Omeprazole 20 mg. The doctor is trying to wean me off of the meds, he had me at 40mg for awhile. I was doing ok for a short time until I started experiencing a whole new problem. Hope it's not TMI, but I would eat something and within a matter of minutes I would have a very fierce burp if you will and projectile would just fly out of my mouth. Embarrasing to say the least. Have you been tested for Celiac disease? Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm trying to get back into a groove. I am using a MyPlate app on my phone to track my eating. I'm staying under 1500 calories a day and eating low carb. My only source of sugars right now are fresh fruit and an occasional greek yogurt. I took a brisk walk for an hour with a friend and her baby today. Tomorrow I have a play date with another friend and our kids, at a track. We're going to walk the track while the kids play in the field. Exercise is so much more enjoyable when you have company. It's also not as easy to blow off, because the other person is counting on your to show up. You are held accountable if you decide to take a lazy route. I'm still having some digestive issues. I've been going for a ton of tests. All of these tests have been a nightmare. Never again in my life will I agree to "conscious sedation" for any procedure. I was supposed to be put under general anesthesia to have a endoscopy and colonoscopy in the same day, but my stupid general doc did not send the right form over (even after she said she was specifically sending me there so I could get general anesthesia). Instead once I got there I was given "conscious sedation". The hospital staff assured me I would not know what was going on, would fall to sleep, and be in "la la land" and not remember what happened. Yeah right....Lying scumbags. I was awake the ENTIRE time. I was gagging on the endoscopy tubes- and later saw the entire colonoscopy on a screen and felt every twist and turn. It was the creepiest thing ever: I was awake, aware, could feel everything, but could just not speak. Almost like a passive zombie with no ability to make choices. It scared the living daylights out of me. It was a nightmare. I've also been cognitively "off" since having this medication and forgetting things. I am going to see my general doc on Monday. In the meantime I looked up more info about Versed, the med I was given, and found a bunch of horror stories like my own. This whole thing threw me for a whirl. I am just trying to get back into a good state of health. On all my medical paperwork I am now noting that I am "allergic to Versed" so that I will NEVER be given this rotten drug again. It has been used as a date rape drug!!! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 2lbs down, yay! Link to comment
metrogirl Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I was just thinkinga bout you the other day and wanted to send you pm to see how you were doing but you know me, always side tracked with a million things going on. I have never heard of Versed but it sounds like what they gave me when I had my endoscopy. I wasn't asleep but I wasn't awake either if that makes sense. The only thing I really remember about it was choking on the camera. SMH Fortunately for me, I haven't had the colonoscopy yet. Fingers crossed, not until I'm 50. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 There are different drugs they can use for conscious sedation. I would rather have no sedation than ever take Versed again. It was a terrible state of being, feeling things but be rendered unable to speak to take initiative. It sort of puts you in a zombie mode where you are passive and have no free will. It creeped the Hell out of me. I either need to be knocked out completely next time, or not given that drug at all and just a pain med. My C-section was a better experience than being under the influence of Versed for a routine procedure. Never again! Link to comment
petite Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 2lbs down, yay! YAY! Good job! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Flash flood warnings today. Stuck inside. In my boredom I re-discovered e-bay though, which was nice. Where else can you buy a child's batman bracelet, organic coconut oil, black palazzo pants, and hair serum so cheap and easily? Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Dear dumb male colleague, This should be an interesting week at work. You've lied, acted two-faced, tried to go behind my back and block a decision (unsuccessfully), and then insinuated in a passive-aggressive sentence that I do not have any "power"..... Come on baby light my fire. You have empowered me and now I am going to blow you right out of the water in our meeting. I will prevail. (I always do. Remember what happened last time you tried to block my policies?) You just took a very, very foolish step in your career, darling. I know you have a problem with the fact that I do not report to you and that no one in the company professionally respects you. I know you also have a problem with women. You messed with the wrong woman. Oh I can't wait until the meeting! "Be careful what you say. You should not make promises that you do not have the power to keep." ^Kiss my ass. You don't want to play power politics with this girl. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 I prevailed in the above situation at work, and I feel really good about that. Can't really complain about much these days. I feel a sense of peace although my heart still aches for loved ones lost. I feel haunted by them sometimes. They come to me in dreams a lot. I think there is something to the concept of the afterlife and relatives who have passed reaching out. Either that or my own subconscious tortures me. I just miss them so. Still trying to eat right despite the occasional weak slip-up....like 2 donuts yesterday. Whoops... Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Dealing with Academia Some people are smart on paper but act really, really stupid in person. I can't stand listening to them. They take themselves too seriously and think they are on an Ivory Tower. It makes me NEVER want to get my PhD! I remember having some of them as a college student.....I just regurgitated what they said in the lecture, word for word, so I could get my "A". I learned nothing in their classes other than rote memorization of nonsense. bleh Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Lovely autumn day....procrastinating cleaning... Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 I need to do something. I need to get back on track with eating and exercise. I feel tired all the time and hate squeezing into clothes. I know what I need to do- it's just hard to find the energy and discipline. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 I've been doing well with my eating. I won't weigh myself just yet, but I know I've lost a little based on the way my pants fit better. I've been trying to make healthy choices, and saving any splurging for once a week when I go out to eat on the weekend. I have veggie soup for lunch every day. I had nutella-stuffed crepes with bananas, walnuts, and gelato for my splurge this weekend. That was like heaven on earth. I wish I never knew about it because I'm going to want to go back and have it again. mmm mmm mm Why must I be such an hedonist? Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 My lifestyle needs a MAJOR overhaul in the New Year. I went downhill again over the holidays with over eating and not exercising. I have not looked at the scale yet to see the damage, but I feel it in my waistline. My will power and energy level is awful. I need to force myself back into better health. Link to comment
annie24 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I hear you!!! Maybe we can encourage each other? Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 I hear you!!! Maybe we can encourage each other? Yes. Sounds good. I think it will help. Today is "Day 1" of my diet and lifestyle reform. I am doing the South Beach diet again, as it works very quickly for me. I am cutting out all carbs for the first 2weeks and drinking only water. My diet will consist of veggies, lean proteins, and healthy fats (mainly from seeds and nuts). Every day I will do at least 30 minutes of exercise, whether a belly dance or kick boxing DVD at home, a walk on my lunch hour at work, or a chore that requires physical work. Today I chose to move and stack firewood for my exercise. It is good timing as we prep for a looming snowstorm. My husband is naturally going to get out of some of his usual chores with my new lifestyle. Lol I went grocery shopping and my house is stocked up with healthy food. I want to lose 30-40lbs. I am in a wedding in June so I want to be trim for that. My other goal is to be swimsuit-ready by July (2 piece). It's going to be a journey but I need to do it for my health and self-esteem. I refuse to buy the next size up in clothes. I am only wearing about half of my wardrobe right now because I hate the way it looks. I am tired of strategic dressing to hide love handles! I need my abs back, wherever the hell they are! I am trying not to beat myself up and stay positive. I am mad at myself for letting myself go. Onwards and upwards. Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Totally agree with you!!! I have pretty much the same list of goals. yay bella!! we did it before, we can do it again!! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Yes, we have done it before. No reason why we can't have the same success now. I know I am going to need to be really careful in restaurants. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Today was Day 5 of my diet. I peeked on the scale this morning and I lost 5 lbs since 12/31. I did a double-take. I know the majority of it was probably water weight- but I will take it!!! I was pleasantly surprised. I have been drinking a ton of water every day and have completely cut out alcohol. That's a tough one because I really liked to have a drink a couple of times a week. I've replaced my mixed drink with valerian root tea. Even if I have low carb drinks like Bacardi and diet soda, alcohol still slows down my metabolism, so it has to go. I can't have red wine because it knocks me dead. lol Today's Menu was Breakfast 1 Vanilla Greek Yogurt and 4 slices turkey bacon. Coffee with skim milk and sweetener (Truvia) Snack: Reduced fat string cheese Lunch Turkey roll ups made with deli turkey breast, reduced fat provolone cheese, and romaine lettuce leaves Snack Salad with mixed baby greens, crumbled reduced fat feta, 10 olives, and 2 tbsp. lite balsamic vinegarette dressing. Dinner Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with Green Beans Almondine Snack 2 Tbsp natural peanut butter, valerian root tea I feel so much better just being on this eating plan, as I never feel over-full. Eating to live....not living to eat. My stomach already feels so much better in my clothing. I am as sore as Hell though because I cleaned the whole house (basement included) and took down all of my Christmas decorations. I cleaned for close to 9 hours like a mad woman, with only a few breaks in between to eat. Hubby took the little guy outside and played in the snow with him. I smiled and watched them from the kitchen window while they were throwing snowballs. I am so blessed to have them. When they came in I made hot chocolate for them but didn't have any. No sugar for this girl! I had the burst of energy to clean today but now my lower back is paying the price. ouch Removing the Christmas tree and other decorations added 3 hours to my cleaning. I moved large plastic bins up and down the stairs. It felt good at the time though. Sitting down and looking at and smelling a fresh, clean environment is very rewarding. I'll see how my back feels tomorrow..... Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Today ends week 1 of my new diet. I have to say, I am feeling a lot better overall. I've also noticed that some of the stomach problems I had been experiencing before disappeared completely. I really think cutting out the processed carbs is the best thing for my digestive system. I no longer feel bloated. Last night I got bored with my usual lean and green dinners so I made some buffalo chicken roll-ups by grilling chicken breast, chopping it, tossing it in hot sauce, and adding blue cheese crubles inside of a large romaine lettuce leaves. It was delicious. At night when I get my cravings for sweets around 9pm I eat 2 Tbsp of natural peanut butter and then have some herbal tea. So far so good. I told my chiropractor what I've been doing (eating lean protein, veggies and healthy fats only) and he recommended recipes and tips from a book, the Primal Blueprint by Mark Sission. link removed Based on his recommendation and the positive reviews on Amazon I am probably going to check it out. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Day 11 I am feeling pretty great. I weighed in this morning and I am down 7lbs. It's amazing the water-bloat I get rid of when I cut out carbs.My wedding ring is fitting comfortably again. I am hoping my pants will follow suit! I started the day today with a my kick boxing DVD. I definitely need to build my cardio endurance and get in better shape. I am not feeling deprived or hungry, which is good. Last night I had a delicious salad, then a beef dish with green beans at a restaurant. I have only been drinking water. I miss alcohol the most but it is easy to live without. It just becomes tempting in social situations like last night when everyone else has their cocktail in hand. I'd rather be thin though. Link to comment
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