Charlene K

I guess I must have been depressed because I do feel so much better....the pain was getting to me. I have read a lot on Savella and you are not supposed to take it with Zoloft or many SSRI's because of the serotonin. I guess if you do it really can cause major side effects. I still have low bp, but my pulse has gone down. I think maybe I need to get off of my bp medicine. I still need to go in and talk to the dr. I just can't believe how much better I feel. Now, the weather is going to change on Wednesday and I will know if it takes care of the IBS. I was taking muscle relaxers before this med. They help too. Glad your's is working for you. Everyone needs to seek out the best solution for their pain. Take Care!

I got hungry too. I need to go in soon for a fill.

I hear ya! I gained on chex mix and cookies. Now it is a restart. I am going to redo my ticker, but I haven't decided on a goal for this year.

Apples........I made steel cut oats this morning. They are much better than regular oatmeal cuz I do not like oatmeal. I put cinnamon and splenda in them. I had intended to start my shakes, but I was just curious about the oats. I will shake for lunch.

Kimaly, yes, I am starting over. I went back to my old avatar and no ticker. I will put one up after I get off this Christmas weight I gained. I am going to the doctor in February and get a tweak in my band.

Eva.......you are too funny! At our age that evil twin shows up when we least expect her.

Amen sista!!!!!

Did I miss something????

Great.......love,love,love it.........and you look maaaarrrrrvelous darling! I like you Christmas decor too!

checking in.......just finished walking......sunny and 45. I am now watching my sweet doctor on the Discovery Health Channel. He has a special giving updates on some of his most obese patients.

I have been on Savella for almost 10 days. I got up to 50mg a day and my pulse was so high while my bp was very low. So, I cut back to 25mg and the pain has subsided . Also, my pulse is almost normal and my bp is just a little low. I hope I can keep taking this stuff because it is so nice not to hurt. We have very cold weather here....24 in the morning and 45 in the afternoon. It starts raining on Tuesday so that should be a test to see if the Savella helps the IBS. I get IBS when the weather changes. I think the reason people get sick on Savella is they start off taking too much. I also read that it cause a bad reaction when mixed with a SSRI.

I never pounded the chicken breast flat, but I have made chicken that way. This bread we are talking about is like flatbread. I can only eat half a slice or I will get stuck. I can eat croutons or garlic bread if it is really toasted good. but I don't need the calories. I started over. I am back to my old avatar and I don't have a ticker. Protein shake tomorrow.

I bought the stuff for the pizza's , but I haven't made them. Gonna do it this week. Yeah, I am disgusted with my no losing and I did gain at Christmas. I am going to do some protein shakes instead of meals. Probably will do them for breakfast or lunch. I just have to eat a meal in the evening.

How's it going crz? I am in a slump . I started this new medication and my bp is low and pulse is high. I cut the dose yesterday and that might be what I needed. It sure helps with the pain. Anyway, my weight loss is in the crapper! I have not given up though. I think I might do some protein shakes for a quick start. Sure, wish it would warm up so I could get back to walking. Oh, Earth Grains is making thin buns. They are bigger than the Sandwich thins and still only a hundred calories. I am gonna use them for mini pizzas. Toast them, pizza sauce and some cheese. Ought to be good and low in calories.

If you want to eat a sandwich try Sandwich Thins by Orowheat (100calories) or Thin Buns by Earth Grains (100 calories). Both of them are like a flatbread. I have to toast them and they make a good grilled cheese sandwich.

That is so cute!

Janet, are you near the earthquake? I hope all is okay.

You know the grass is greener on the other side theory.......for some freakin reason Texas kids think that if it snowed they would have a great winter. We don't want to burst their bubble.

Oh Apples, our city has gone crazy.......today is Winterfest and the city has bought tons of snow for the kids. lol

That is what I take. It is a good old bp med that has worked for me. It keeps my bp down around 120/80. The adverse side effect of this new med is low or high bp and heart palpitations. I am over the palpitations, but I have been taking my bp several times a day, and it just gets lower every time I check. I think there is an answer in the dosage. If I ever get the rest of my weight down I will stop with the elastic. I am really down over my weight loss.....and it is my fault. I get so distracted. If I quit the support I think I would would completely fall off the wagon.

Janet, I will see if I can get in on Monday. I have been on bp for twenty years. This is a SNRI .....kind of an antidepressant. I have never been able to take SSRI's . Thanks for the QVC info. I love Denim and Co. They are so true to size.

Well, I think I need to stop this medicine for fibromyalgia. It takes care of the pain, but my bp was 75/50 last night and my pulse was 88. I take bp medicine for hypertension and thyroid medicine. The doctors office did not call me back so I will try to go in. I just hate going back to aching again. It is 24 and sunny today. I may just have to go for a walk when it warms up.

Awww, Janet, I DO have sympathy for you whimpy "fair weather" peeps.:tt1: Heck, my own strapping 250lb son turned down a free airline tickets to fly home cuz "It's just too cold in MN and there's nothing to do". And, this is a kid that lived in Alaska for two years. You are correct...it's all what you are accustomed to. Whimpster here.......thanks for the sympathy. I did get out this morning and finally bought steel cut oats. I am going to cook them in the morning. It is the battle of the thermostat around here. Now that DH has lost 80lbs he wants the temp at 73 and I want it on 71. We do agree to put it on 69 at night. It will probably be in the 70's next week and the battle will end. I hope all of you stay warm this weekend. arlene

Apples, since I know it is not me.........I bet on Janet....California will be Lori's new home.

Lori, sounds like you have a lot on your plate.....and I don't mean food. Just take it one day at a time. Linda, those books sound awesome.......especially the book that takes place during the WWII era. Let me know if it is published. My grandson would love to read it. Me too.....I am a thigh person, but I have to cook breasts for DH. For some reason every time I eat chicken breast or salmon I get stuck.