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Life Happens. i developed Fibromyalgia & another arthritis condition. My exercise routine is shot and I've gained 25 ## (. Am in pain daily ( Of course the meds make me gain weight !!!) and can only do stuff early in the day - Bummer! But am taking 2 beautiful weeks off and going on a cruise to Alaska!! at least my attitude will do better !! DD moved to apt w/ 2 roommates last August, has a job and may start back at the University soon. Life has been worse but it 's getting better!!

Been there too. GO TO THE DOCTOR !!! I had health issues, and meds that incerease wt. gain. after 18 months out. Gained 40 # -lost 25 of it. Am on a diet plan,, if i stick:rolleyes: to it. i did go to the Doctors. Got the meds changed, found i had stretched the esophagus ( duh) . so went to liquids and more measured portions . Am seeing the Surgeon in 2 weeks hope to be down more..

BUMMER:crying: But it's bgetting better!

Hi All, When/ where is the fnish Line? Feel like they moved mne !

Never Again, you are NOT a Failure. 1st, Brain injury will tend to emphasize some of your traits you had before the TBI. If you have not been through rehabilitatin for a brain injsury, look in to it NOW. there is more to rehab than getting the muscles to work.. there are methods and techniques which can help you with cognitive skills. As for medicine., seems to me you already have an personal in those with a brain injury - I knew of a PHD psychologist who had a brain injury and worked testing individuals with similar injuries to determine the best methods, techniques to use in relearning & acquiring skills. Not everyone in medicine is a doctor or a nurse. This far post injury, feeling low ( depressed) is not unusual. Do talk with your doctor. Please compare you with the you you are ( not pre injury nor your sister) . You 2 did not have the same skills prior to the injury. Being emotional doesn't help control eating either. You may have dificulty eating - do write down what you eat, when you eat it - if you don't already. BTW, I am not a nurse, but a former teacher who worked with many children & adults, some of whom had a brain inury. ALso, I cannot do what I used to do either (& it has messed up my wt. loss) -arthritis. But I keep measuring progress from where I was when I started treatment. Do talk with your fiance- if you were overly emotional, perhaps she did not know what to do or say . Good luck.

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Poma, one thing few mention, perhaps I am one of the few with the problem but do you have post nasal drip, allergies, or non-allergiv rhinitis? I do. Found the nasal drainage increased during times of stress, and contributed to the vomitting, band tightness, etc. Beside my regular antihistamines and allergy meds, i take Mucinex. For me, it makes a difference in keeping anything down. This is something My doctor and I found that worked. If you have no allergy/ sinus issues, it won't help.

WAnt to join, canot find the link!!!

Agree, been there. DO NOT WAIT-GET A DEFLATE!! The tightened band is itself a stessor, which you do not need. Get a small deflate, and come back in a few weeks. I did it, It is not a forever thing. It helped a grat deal in coping with other stress.

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Aradia, It is still 31 # you won't see again. And I don't know about you but I couldn't lose a # before, let alone keep it off. We all hit stumbling blocks- my health is complicating exercise so am just working it through- Most importantly, Keep on trying !!

well, i did more that 90 miles in April but in May developed cellulitis- the doctor they took me off the walking routine & exercise bit for 2 weeks !!! still got in 70 miles. but am gaining weight just sitting here . :cursing: