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Topic: RE: Whew!
A bump on the neck could be a swollen gland or lots of other things. My glands never quite recovered from mono at age 38. They stayed a bit larger than normal. I tell you mono sucked at that age.
Got a back surgeon appointment Wednesday. Gonna talk about how my back ummm.. ticks me off when I do certain types of exercises and holds me back. Waaa. I've been waiting to see the man for 2 months, I think. Geez.
In a few weeks, I see my regular doctor. Hope to get my elevated liver enzymes rechecked. Upped my milk thistle a while back and hope that helped. *please* Don't want a liver biopsy. And wanna talk to her about my iron levels which were dropping - I upped the iron but wanted to run it by her. And wanna talk to her about my Vitamin D3 level. Our nutritionists at the hospital are pushing for it to be at least in the mid 30s and mine is 25, I think and has been all along. I think the way to get Vitamin D up is megadoses... 50,000 iu a day for a month - that I'm not doing on my own without medical instructions. A little tweak here or there... yea, but not megadoses. LOL!
Yes, blood work prices are outrageous. I've seen 'em since my primary insurance rejects them because they are WLS related. Secondary should pay. Hopefully. LOL!
Kathy
Topic: RE: Whew!
WHEW is right!!! I need a pill just from reading all of that!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good grief girl! It has been quite a roller coaster for you the last two years. I'm glad that this was a false alarm and nothing to worry about.
I found a lump on my neck. At first I thought it was a misquito bite but it wasn't red and didn't go away. I've been watching it for two months now and decided I best get myself in and get it checked just to be sure!! I need blood work done anyway. And speaking of blood work, I got my bill from the last major blood work (14 tubes) it was $1,600!!!!! WOW oh WOW!!!!! I only pay 10% but man that cost a lot!!!!
laurie
Topic: RE: Monday Is Here - What are YOU eatting???
Well it's good that you're getting food in. When I'm in pain I can't eat nothing.
I sure hope they find out what's going on and move ahead with the plan to fix it for you!!!! I know that depression comes with frustrating illnesses. I was so depressed after my stroke, I told my husband to forget the stupid doctors who don't know nothing, just take me home, put me in bed, and wait for me to die!!! What's worse is I REALLY ment it!!! But things got better and my depression lifted as well.
Hugs to you today!!!!
laurie
Topic: Whew!
In a natural family planning moment 
, the weekend before last I discovered a bump/lump on my cervix. I was quite a bit unnerved. Rich was working. Then strangely I forgot about it til the next day. Can you say "duh". Anyway called the gyn who was out and made an appointment for when she'd be back aka today.
Of course, my period started Saturday (21 days after the start of my last period - ah, what fun!) and I didn't know if I'd be able to see said doctor but I called this morning and they said c'mon in.
Anyway, WHEW tis nothing but something called a Nabothian cyst. Benign. Nothing to do. Nothing to worry about. Just mucus (ewww) filled cells on the cervix wall. Doc said if she drained it, it'd fill back up.
I'm definitely relieved especially after all I've been through and my family has been through in the past 2 years. I saw my therapist last week for one session and filled her in on my doings since I last saw her 2 years ago: divorce final, engaged to Rich, Rich's WLS, mother's strokes, mother dies, decide to get WLS, decide to get married a year earlier than planned to get WLS, get married, back problems, back surgery, WLS, side pain, gallbladder surgery - not cause of side pain, side pain fades, father's prostate cancer, father treatment (hormones and radiological seeds), sister's breast cancer, parathyroid/thyroid removal surgery, sister's mastectomies and reconstructive surgery, side pain returns, stomach pains off and on, sister's chemo, vitamin deficiency identified, chest pains/ER, side pain fades, husband's diagnosis of myelofibrosis, chest pains fades (caused by vitamins), side pains returns off and on, some back pain depending on exercise. Ah, my life!
Kathy
, the weekend before last I discovered a bump/lump on my cervix. I was quite a bit unnerved. Rich was working. Then strangely I forgot about it til the next day. Can you say "duh". Anyway called the gyn who was out and made an appointment for when she'd be back aka today.
Of course, my period started Saturday (21 days after the start of my last period - ah, what fun!) and I didn't know if I'd be able to see said doctor but I called this morning and they said c'mon in.
Anyway, WHEW tis nothing but something called a Nabothian cyst. Benign. Nothing to do. Nothing to worry about. Just mucus (ewww) filled cells on the cervix wall. Doc said if she drained it, it'd fill back up.
I'm definitely relieved especially after all I've been through and my family has been through in the past 2 years. I saw my therapist last week for one session and filled her in on my doings since I last saw her 2 years ago: divorce final, engaged to Rich, Rich's WLS, mother's strokes, mother dies, decide to get WLS, decide to get married a year earlier than planned to get WLS, get married, back problems, back surgery, WLS, side pain, gallbladder surgery - not cause of side pain, side pain fades, father's prostate cancer, father treatment (hormones and radiological seeds), sister's breast cancer, parathyroid/thyroid removal surgery, sister's mastectomies and reconstructive surgery, side pain returns, stomach pains off and on, sister's chemo, vitamin deficiency identified, chest pains/ER, side pain fades, husband's diagnosis of myelofibrosis, chest pains fades (caused by vitamins), side pains returns off and on, some back pain depending on exercise. Ah, my life!
Kathy 
Topic: RE: A Recipe For You
Here's an even easier option. Try Oregon Chai's Sugar-Free Chai Tea Latte. No calories, no carbs! You can find local retailers at www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/oregonchai/main.d2w/report.
Take care,
J 
Topic: RE: Monday Is Here - What are YOU eatting???
You rabble rouser, you! From the first complaint that got posted... I saw that it was gonna be a train wreck...
Kathy
Topic: RE: Monday Is Here - What are YOU eatting???
whew!!! did I cause a fit on the main board today or what?! 
certainly didn't mean to and if I had wanted to start something it would have been a whole lot better then that!!!
laurie - Ms. Trouble maker who's email folder is filling up with gripes!!!
certainly didn't mean to and if I had wanted to start something it would have been a whole lot better then that!!!
laurie - Ms. Trouble maker who's email folder is filling up with gripes!!! 
Topic: RE: Monday Is Here - What are YOU eatting???
Hi Laurie,
I know what you mean about people being "jealous and sabotaging" and sometimes I do it to myself too.... !! ;)
so far today..
b - protein shake (30 g protein)
s - coffee 2 of em!!
L - 2 mballs and 1 cup of zuch and yellow squash
s - 1/2 cup of low fat granola (yummy - not typical but fast and easy!)
D - not sure yet... prob something light like yogurt/bluerries and
a salad with low fat cheese on it
snack.... pretzel sticks and a low fat dip i made last night for the emmys!! 
lots of water (like 4 big bottles and all the vits)
no exercise today, too busy of a monday, but will make it up this week
at goal, but want to get down 5 pounds more as a cushion!
lots of water (like 4 big bottles and all the vits)
no exercise today, too busy of a monday, but will make it up this week
at goal, but want to get down 5 pounds more as a cushion!
Topic: A Recipe For You
Been missing for a while. I've joined the "knitting lifestyle": blogging about it, knitting in groups, knitting in public, etc. I find that it helps keep me from eating too much inappropriately. For those of you interested or bored , my blog (including pictures of yours truly) can be found at: http://lilymidnite.blogspot.com
Anyway, I love chai, especially the unsweetened mix from Trader Joe's, to which I add an envelope of Splenda. Unfortunately, the closest Trader Joe's is 8 hours away, so I Googled and found a recipe I could fiddle with. Duly fiddled, here it is. I estimate it has 35 calories per serving. It has some carbs, but of the lactose type. So, be aware of your own limitations with that.
Chai Tea Mix
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
2 Minutes
Ready In:
32 Minutes
Servings:
36 (approximate)
Calories:
35 Per Serving
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
* 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
* 1 cup Sugar Free French vanilla flavored powdered non-dairy creamer
* 2 - 2 1/2 cups granular Splenda (the one that "measures like sugar")
* 1 1/2 cups unsweetened instant tea
* 2 teaspoons ground ginger
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
* 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional)
* 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine milk powder, non-dairy creamer, vanilla flavored creamer, Splenda, and instant tea.
Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Blend.
2. To serve: Stir 2 heaping tablespoons Chai tea mixture into a mug of ho****er.
NOTES:
* CoffeeMate is the only brand I've found that makes a sugar free French Vanilla creamer.
* If you use fat free powdered non-dairy creamer, it would lower the calories.
* If you find the mixture too gritty, you can blend in blender or food processor, 1 cup at a time,
until mixture is the consistency of fine powder.
I found that by using Splenda grittiness is not a problem, and it dissolves very well in the ho****er.
* Store in an air-tight container.
, my blog (including pictures of yours truly) can be found at: http://lilymidnite.blogspot.com
Anyway, I love chai, especially the unsweetened mix from Trader Joe's, to which I add an envelope of Splenda. Unfortunately, the closest Trader Joe's is 8 hours away, so I Googled and found a recipe I could fiddle with. Duly fiddled, here it is. I estimate it has 35 calories per serving. It has some carbs, but of the lactose type. So, be aware of your own limitations with that.
Chai Tea Mix
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
2 Minutes
Ready In:
32 Minutes
Servings:
36 (approximate)
Calories:
35 Per Serving
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
* 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
* 1 cup Sugar Free French vanilla flavored powdered non-dairy creamer
* 2 - 2 1/2 cups granular Splenda (the one that "measures like sugar")
* 1 1/2 cups unsweetened instant tea
* 2 teaspoons ground ginger
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
* 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional)
* 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine milk powder, non-dairy creamer, vanilla flavored creamer, Splenda, and instant tea.
Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Blend.
2. To serve: Stir 2 heaping tablespoons Chai tea mixture into a mug of ho****er.
NOTES:
* CoffeeMate is the only brand I've found that makes a sugar free French Vanilla creamer.
* If you use fat free powdered non-dairy creamer, it would lower the calories.
* If you find the mixture too gritty, you can blend in blender or food processor, 1 cup at a time,
until mixture is the consistency of fine powder.
I found that by using Splenda grittiness is not a problem, and it dissolves very well in the ho****er.
* Store in an air-tight container. Most Active
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