Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

[peaches9 3]

CALORIESCARBSFATPROTEIN1,4431845048

Yesterday food, I was at a GF 65th B day party, so I had a piece of cake... and 1 glass of wine... jeez it adds up eh?

Today 960 so far, but I went to the gym tonight AFTER work and I did 18 min mile on the treadmill, and WEIGHTS, and the recumbent bike for 15 mins to cool down... so I have done my penance.

I am going to MEXICO Saturday to see my sister and BIL... plus I am getting my Dental work done there 4 veneers on my front teeth... less than 1/2 the price of my dentist here in Canada... He wanted $4000!!!

Hubby is not too happy, he hasn't said anything but I can sorta tell when he "gets quiet"... ya know???

[mango24 1]

Steph- Hope you're feeling better

I got up, went to school, ran home, took Mom to the physician center. The diabetic dr was not there, he is across the river today. They neglected to tell me that on Fri when he said bring her in. So I went down the hall to her primary. She wasn't in, so I left a note about symptoms. I went pay DS registration 850 bucks.

Went back to school, which did I ever mention I HATE MY FREAKIN JOB!

Anyway, the dr. didn't call back till 2. She says her bloodwork shows she has a bladder infection,but I need you to go do a culture test before I prescribe an antibiotic. Can you go now?

NO, I had a PS appt. at 3 that I made 6 mts ago.

So I had to go to the PS alone cause DH was out of time covering someone who is sick. So I took a Xanex on the way, and I was fine. He had to cut off dogears on both boobies in the cleavage area. That's a little pleat on the end of the scar. I made them cover my eyes, and when they took off the towel there was little hunks of flesh on the towel on my chest. GROSS, I still didn't get sick. I am sooooo proud of myself, or xanax really works. Whatever

So now tomorrow, I will have to leave work again to go bring her get another test. This is tough!!!!!!

I guess I'll bring her at around 2, then run back to school, drop her off at her hair appt. if she's up to it. She needs it bad, it took 1 mt to get the appt. I have detention tomorrow afternoon, so I have to go back to work.

I think I'm going take a bath and go to bed early, the hell with the homework.

[Twilight 2]

Hi ladies. I tried to get on earlier and couldn't. Now I have a chance to catch you up.

Karri, 30 bucks is a small price to pay to give you some break from the real world.

I got ahold of an orthopedic dr office this morning. After one said they would get me in NEXT Thursday I called a second. They were going to try to put me off until Thursday until I explained to the woman (with tears) that I was really scared to wait that long. Problem was of the 2 docs in that office, 1 needed a referal from my regular doc and the other insists on an MRI before he will see one. I just broke down. Then I explained how quickly my symptoms are progressing and she went to talk to her doc. He said I could come in tomorrow and we will do the MRI on Wed. as soon as there is an opening.

Well today was a much worse pain day. Finally tonight my bro brought me som oxycodone and a walker. If I bend over at the waist so that I'm leaning my elbows on the walker, I can walk pretty comfortably.

My mom and my brother are going to go to Great Falls tomorrow with me. Mom and the kids will stay with me while my bro comes back to Lincoln. Then, depending on when I have my follow up, he will come back down to go through that process with me. I'm actually really hoping that the guy realizes that an MRI is not needed before he can do something for the pain.

Okay...drugs are kicking in and I really haven't slept well for 4 nights now so hopefully I'll get some sleep tonight.

don't worry about me ladies. I will be okay. I'm getting answers tomorrow. I will let you know what the doc says. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. I love you all.

[peaches9 3]

Steph- Hope you're feeling better

I got up, went to school, ran home, took Mom to the physician center. The diabetic dr was not there, he is across the river today. They neglected to tell me that on Fri when he said bring her in. So I went down the hall to her primary. She wasn't in, so I left a note about symptoms. I went pay DS registration 850 bucks.

Went back to school, which did I ever mention I HATE MY FREAKIN JOB!

Anyway, the dr. didn't call back till 2. She says her bloodwork shows she has a bladder infection,but I need you to go do a culture test before I prescribe an antibiotic. Can you go now?

NO, I had a PS appt. at 3 that I made 6 mts ago.

So I had to go to the PS alone cause DH was out of time covering someone who is sick. So I took a Xanex on the way, and I was fine. He had to cut off dogears on both boobies in the cleavage area. That's a little pleat on the end of the scar. I made them cover my eyes, and when they took off the towel there was little hunks of flesh on the towel on my chest. GROSS, I still didn't get sick. I am sooooo proud of myself, or xanax really works. Whatever

So now tomorrow, I will have to leave work again to go bring her get another test. This is tough!!!!!!

I guess I'll bring her at around 2, then run back to school, drop her off at her hair appt. if she's up to it. She needs it bad, it took 1 mt to get the appt. I have detention tomorrow afternoon, so I have to go back to work.

I think I'm going take a bath and go to bed early, the hell with the homework.

Oh Denise; I am glad your Mom is getting looked after.. you are a GOOD daughter! Your "adjustment" to you boob job sounds painful? Was it? Good for you to not faint, I don't think I'd want to be awake for that!

Hi ladies. I tried to get on earlier and couldn't. Now I have a chance to catch you up.

Karri, 30 bucks is a small price to pay to give you some break from the real world.

I got ahold of an orthopedic dr office this morning. After one said they would get me in NEXT Thursday I called a second. They were going to try to put me off until Thursday until I explained to the woman (with tears) that I was really scared to wait that long. Problem was of the 2 docs in that office, 1 needed a referal from my regular doc and the other insists on an MRI before he will see one. I just broke down. Then I explained how quickly my symptoms are progressing and she went to talk to her doc. He said I could come in tomorrow and we will do the MRI on Wed. as soon as there is an opening.

Well today was a much worse pain day. Finally tonight my bro brought me som oxycodone and a walker. If I bend over at the waist so that I'm leaning my elbows on the walker, I can walk pretty comfortably.

My mom and my brother are going to go to Great Falls tomorrow with me. Mom and the kids will stay with me while my bro comes back to Lincoln. Then, depending on when I have my follow up, he will come back down to go through that process with me. I'm actually really hoping that the guy realizes that an MRI is not needed before he can do something for the pain.

Okay...drugs are kicking in and I really haven't slept well for 4 nights now so hopefully I'll get some sleep tonight.

don't worry about me ladies. I will be okay. I'm getting answers tomorrow. I will let you know what the doc says. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. I love you all.

O.k. Stephanie, so glad you are getting looked at today. Take the MRI even if its uncomfortable laying there still... it will give them precise information and make it easier to diagnose your problem. You are so lucky to get an MRI that fast.... and an appt with a specialist... Good for you CRYING on the phone, don't be embarrassed it was just what you needed to do to get ACTION.

Remember that the walker is only temporary o.k.???

You have good care with your Mom and Bro there..that's great.

Hang in there babe

Love C

[phyllser 3]

Happy St. Pat's Day, Everyone!!

Corned beef & cabbage anyone???

Steph, glad you are getting good medical care and hope they figure this out quickly and get you some good pain control!

Denise.... hang in there! It WILL get better!

Okay... that's all I can remember!

Hope you all are staying warm... supposed to be 87 here today!

[Twilight 2]

Good morning ladies. I slept pretty well last night in the recliner after I had dosed up pretty good.

I'll check in tonight and let you all know what the doc says. Keep sending me good vibes. Love you all.

Happy St. Pats!!!!

[salsa1877 10]

Hope you all are staying warm... supposed to be 87 here today!

Were you trying to be mean!! :tt2:It was snowing here this morning!!!!

April 3 and I will be in Vegas!!!!!I NEED THE SUN!

[Car 0]

Good morning ladies. I slept pretty well last night in the recliner after I had dosed up pretty good.

I'll check in tonight and let you all know what the doc says. Keep sending me good vibes. Love you all.

Happy St. Pats!!!!

Yea, I'm still here and waiting for the outcome of your orthopedics's visit.........

Luv,

[peaches9 3]

EDIT ITMINUTESCALORIES BURNED Treadmill - 5% incline 15 min/mile 24 234 Stationary Bicycling: moderate (bike, biking) 24 227 48 / 0 461 / 0

[Twilight 2]

Hi guys....going to cut and paste my day here. Then I'm going to log off cuz the drugs are kicking in. After a short nap I'll check back in.....

Doc appointment was not great. I got what I wanted, which was someone to treat me like I knew what I was talking about. He did xrays and then ordered an MRI. Problem when I went to lay on the MRI table, I couldn't lay in that position. He gave me some steroids and some other pills along with some really strong pain meds. I have another MRI scheduled tomorrow morning. If we can't do it that way, we will have to do a mylogram(sp) and a ct scan. Those are quicker but 1. the mylo side effects are hellacious and 2. they don't show the details as well.

What he says he saw from the xrays is that I have degeneration in my L3, L4, L5, and S1 vertebras. That's a lot more trouble than just 1 ruptured disc. He's not very optimistic that I'll ever be pain free. That's a little disconcerting, but I'm trying to stay optimistic. When I see him tomorrow after the test I'm going to advocate for surgery I think. I don't want to fiddle fart around with this for another month. It might kill me.

So I'll let you know when I know. For now, it's just frustating.

I'll try to spend more time here later. Thanks for all the well wishes. Oh...and Phyl, I got to ride a scooter around Walmart and Sams. LOVED IT!!!

[phyllser 3]

Were you trying to be mean!! :tt2:It was snowing here this morning!!!!

April 3 and I will be in Vegas!!!!!I NEED THE SUN!

So sorry!

No, I wasn't being mean... just thought those of you in cold country might like some encouragement that warmer weather is coming your way, too! Honest!

Hi guys....going to cut and paste my day here. Then I'm going to log off cuz the drugs are kicking in. After a short nap I'll check back in.....

Doc appointment was not great. I got what I wanted, which was someone to treat me like I knew what I was talking about. He did xrays and then ordered an MRI. Problem when I went to lay on the MRI table, I couldn't lay in that position. He gave me some steroids and some other pills along with some really strong pain meds. I have another MRI scheduled tomorrow morning. If we can't do it that way, we will have to do a mylogram(sp) and a ct scan. Those are quicker but 1. the mylo side effects are hellacious and 2. they don't show the details as well.

What he says he saw from the xrays is that I have degeneration in my L3, L4, L5, and S1 vertebras. That's a lot more trouble than just 1 ruptured disc. He's not very optimistic that I'll ever be pain free. That's a little disconcerting, but I'm trying to stay optimistic. When I see him tomorrow after the test I'm going to advocate for surgery I think. I don't want to fiddle fart around with this for another month. It might kill me.

So I'll let you know when I know. For now, it's just frustating.

I'll try to spend more time here later. Thanks for all the well wishes. Oh...and Phyl, I got to ride a scooter around Walmart and Sams. LOVED IT!!!

Glad for the update and hope things go better for you in the morning and that you can withstand the MRI.

I am not having a very good day. Tight this morning and very uncomfortable until noon time. Then we had appreciatio (free) lunch put on by park staff... so I had 1/2 sloppy joe and a little potato salad. That went okay. Then DH BBQd a couple of skinless, boneless chicken thighs for dinner. I had a small one. Shortly afterwards started feeling really miserable and eventually much of it came up. Then I was okay for a while, now... feeling miserable again and not sure the rest is going to stay down. Fluid intake not good today... couldn't even drink a good part of the day. Red Hat ladies' picnic tomorrow at noontime, but I'm not sure I'm going to go. Don't know if I can face another food function.

OH... I got in some shopping today while DH was at the dentist... went to Kohl's. I found a pair of capri's I really liked. And a cute top... size 16/18! That was exciting.. Then went to Wal-Mart. Another Red Hat thing this weekend...

PJ party.. so I wanted some silly pj pants.

Again... size 16/18.. in PANTS!

So I was a happy camper!

[mango24 1]

HI Everyone,

Steph, OMG I feel so bad for you, can't even imagine how much pain your in.

Today situation with Mom was HORRIBLE!!!!

The dr wants to see her at 2:45 tomorrow, so I will have to leave work early again, cause she will not do anything for herself. NOTHING!!!!!

I told her to be ready for 1:30 today,. I got home and she was sleeping. OMG, I seriously can not do this.

[Twilight 2]

off to attempt the MRI today. I'm going to need everyone's positive energy. Think good thoughts!

[IndioGirl55 32]

Good Morning Gang

I was busy with my desk yesterday - and last night had to bake Andrew's 18th Bday cake for today and made his fav dinner last night cuz he's going to dinner w/his Mom tonite..

Ladies - I can't beleive 18 yrs has gone by so quickly - he use to be my sweet baby now he's my mostly sweet semi adult....

Steph Hugs I wish I was there to help you - don't know how I would - but I am with you in spirt for moral support...

Karri - Sending sun shine your way - Indio yesterday was 90 had to turn on AC when I went to bed..

Denise - Hugs with the Mom issues and having to run to the doc everyother day - I don't understand why they don't understand that we work too our time is valuable too and we need to get things done now... Don't they understand that sometime the world does need to revolve around us...

Yep Zanxa is a great drug - I don't have a script - but GF does and after my Bro died - they were a big help... Don't think I would want a script for them - could get addicted.. Don't want to feel - take a Zanxz...

Phyl - I think you need to adjust to this new restriction - I don't think you are use to it yet and again some days we are tighter than others..

CONGRATS on the 16's WTG !!!! Go to your Red Hat function - remember it's not all about the food but friendships... Push your food around your plate - take tiny tiny bite...

Ok I gotta get to work - TTYL

Hugs

[Twilight 2]

Phyl!!!! What awesome news. you've come a long ways baby! Another couple sizes and you'll be out of the "women's" section. That was such an amazing feeling when I could finally walk into a store and there were clothes on the rack that fit me.

Okay....I DID IT!!! My MRI was great. Doc will see me 11 to discuss what he sees and treatment options. I'm going to bring up the fact that I have a serious commintment in Septemeber and I need to start training now. Maybe that will help him see surgery now rater than laater. We will see.

Okay...going to go sleep on the valium. Love you ladies!