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Weight: 239 lbs. (!!)
I would be much more excited about the fact that not only did I lose weight rather than gain, but I’ve finally entered my “30s”, if only I weren’t so mad right now.
I have had a long and difficult day and only recently got home from work, scarfed down dinner, and set about trying to get in this post before getting to bed so I can probably do it all over again tomorrow. Then, I go to “call up” my site from the computer’s history, only to find that my beloved husband randomly decided to eliminate cookies in my absence, erasing all the computer’s history that I relay on for ready access to this and many other sites that I frequent daily.
Continue reading “Cookies of Every Kind”
Weight: 240 lbs. (!)
Today I arose happy that it was Saturday, and happier still that I had finally lost some weight. I was unhappy, however, that it was raining on my garage sale day!
Nonetheless, I figured that a few sprinkles never hurt anyone, and Tom and I were out the door a little later than usual but ready for whatever hearty souls might be set up on such a crummy day. The good news was that those who were had few customers and were eager to bargain. The bad news was, we spent a lot of time driving to nonexistent sales and following signs to nowhere.
Continue reading “I Thought I Was Gonna Die!”
Weight: 242 lbs.
Despite the fact that I barely ate yesterday, I remain at a dead stall weight-wise. I realize that I also must not have gotten in either enough protein or water, and basically didn’t feel well enough either emotionally or physically to care about any of it.
Fortunately, today is a new day and, despite a throbbing and lingering headache, I am mostly feeling and doing better. Tom and I talked out our “issues” last night and readily moved on. I had wierd, funky, stress-related dreams all night that lingered as if real, all day, and could barely peel myself out of bed in the morning, but otherwise I am moving on in a better way.
Continue reading “I’m Off to See the Surgeon”
Weight: 242.5 lbs.
Today was a Groundhog Day repeat of a recent Saturday, maybe even last, in which I was stupid enough to get so hungry and thirsty while marathon garage-sale-ing, that I then overate and drank at a pizza buffet soon after.
Once again, I had mistakenly believed that the 24-ounce decaf I brought along would sustain me for what turned out to be five hours of schlubbing through town and buying people’s castoffs. Unfortunately, the coffee lasted only about three hours, leaving me dehydrated and starving yet too dumb and determined to fit in more sales to stop anywhere for a drink or a bite. Plus, Tom and I were on a great roll, and I hated to break the momentum.
Continue reading “Déjà Vu All Over Again”
Weight: 244 lbs.
Tonight for dinner I ate a delicious portabella mushroom and garlic burger with tomato slices and mustard and a slice of cheese on a piece of whole wheat bread. Tom and I had experiemented and purchased a 10-pack of fresh Veggie Patch “burgers” at BJ’s for $10.29, and they appealed to me as they are listed as only 150 calories each with 15 grams of protein. Although a little carby (10 grams), they seem healthier and less fattening even than the very low fat hamburger meat we had purchased the other day. Plus, they turned out to be tasty enough that even picky Tom liked them!
Continue reading “Urpee and Owie!”
Weight: 257 lbs.
Mercifully, I am off from work today and have had some time to tend to the many issues related to my medical care. First off, I called my Primary’s office and referenced the letter that I had received from “D” (quoted in its entirety in my 7/11 post). The very nice woman I reached knew immediately what I was talking about and was kind and patient. There was no sense of her being patronizing or rude, and I was so overjoyed to actually be listened to and seemingly understood that I nearly cried. She explained that at one point I had made an allusion to perhaps needing to transfer my services to an alternative doctor due to us having lost our insurance and that, as we hadn’t spoken since, Dr. “T” was hesitant to prescribe a controlled substance to me if I were no longer his patient. I told her that I hoped not to switch, but that cost was in fact of concern given the great number of bills that had been arriving lately. I said that I remained unsure for the long run, but hadn’t made any decisions about this presently. (In fact, I would be heartbroken to feel compelled to switch to someone who reduces his/her rate, as I like and trust Dr. “T” very much.)
Continue reading “Is the Doctor In??”
Weight: 258 lbs.
I am in pain almost constantly. A gnawing, burning stomach (?) pain that I may be imagining feels better for a little while after eating. It has been progressively getting worse through the week, and is now affecting me enough that it is putting a damper on events I am trying to enjoy and on my mood. Yesterday after the rain subsided, several of us did head out to my boss’ farm, and it would have been an even better time if I weren’t struggling with tummy problems. I did pick at the huge spread of food items, and still tried a variety of things in small quantities, but worried throughout that I may develop a problem at any moment. I never did, which is good becasue there were like 100 people and one bathroom, but I did feel both slightly nauseated and hurty throughout. For the last hour or so, Tom, my friend Charlie, and I metal detected on her 200-year-old property, but we only managed to find what looked like old machinery parts and some square nails. Our metal-detecting group had detected there last year on special invite from MaryEllen and found a treasure trove of goodies, including a civil war belt buckle and numerous old coins. One day, weather and MaryEllen permitting, and if I haven’t keeled over from terminal stomach issues, we’d love to go back.
Continue reading “Ouch!”
Weight: 268.5 lbs.
OK, I admit it. I’ve reached a new low in more ways than one.
Today I was off from work, and spent much of my day trolling support groups (see My Favorite Links on this site) for help about my gastronomical concerns of late. Read the title and you’ll get the picture. Interestingly, someone answered me that grape Kool-Aid can cause this! Who’da thunk?! And don’t you know that as I wrote and read this, I had a glass of diet grape Kool-Aid by my side. How freaky!
Continue reading “Green Poop and Other Unsightly Matters”
Weight: 275.5 lbs.
Well, now I’m holding steady at plus half a pound more than I was two days ago. Sigh.
Today I had my nearly six-week follow-up with the surgeon’s assistant (”M”), and was glad for the chance to cover a lot of territory. First off, I needed to ask about my still intermittently bleeding neck wound from where the groshong had been inserted. Last night before bed it looked like a swollen blood blister — all black and bulging. I knew it was gonna burst during the night, so I slept with it bandaged and, sure enough, the bandage was covered in blood in the morning. This debunks Dr. “P’s” theory that the bleeding is due to my scratching it open in my sleep.
Continue reading “The Wrong-Sized Holes Inside and Out”
Weight: 275.5 lbs.
I deserved to gain weight, and I did. I haven’t exactly been eating lightly lately and, aside from the now-daily barfing, I have put more in than has come out. Today included, I think.
Continue reading “Slug Woman with Good Teeth”
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