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Topic: RE: Feeling awful
Well you know they aren't the most people friendly people! That's why they work in radiology.
I am glad you are feeling better. But if the pain does come back just go into the ER and let them know. Keep pushing fluids and as long as you are passing gas and having BM's you should be ok. But pain like that can be an idicator.
Nope no other alternative. Sucks.
Take it easy...won't be much longer now!
Hugs,
Val
Topic: More PR's!!
I am finding that I do much better in my own gym than I do at Powershack. Earl thinks it's a combo of my own personal music preferences and less distraction. I can focus better.
I agree! Here's how I did today at home in my cold gym. My hands are on fire right now and I pinched a nice chunk of skin off my finger racking the dumbells, but it makes me aggressive and I lift better....
Something about me and that stupid dumbbell rack
For those of you when knew me back when, I broke my finger racking a db back around Thanksgiving time...that SUCKED...and hurt like a *$#(#&^%# too.
Floor press close grip
45# x warm up sets
65# x 3
85# x 3
95# x 1
105# x 1
110# x miss x 1 YEAH I FINALLY GOT IT!!!!! 
New PR
Bench Lock outs
165# x 1
175# x 1
185# x 1
195# x 1 New PR
205# x 1 Not only a new PR but broke it too!!
Incline DB flyes
10# 3 sets of 12
DB Shoulder press
20# x 6
25# x 6 (pinched finger
30# 4 getting pooped out from massive benching
Side laterals 10# 3 sets of 12
Tricep Push downs (I forgot how different equipment can affect the way the weight feels) 40# 3 sets of 12. It felt like what 90# feels like at the shack. I think it has to do with the pulleys or something. We have older equipment.
Hammer curls 15# 3 sets of 12
Leg raises off the end of the bench
3 sets of max reps
DONE! Beat Earl too, he's still at the shack. We can't do his speed squats and my bench work out at the same time. Not enough room for both of us in there for that.
gets tricky moving things around and trying to not clobber each other!
It's still snowing/raining here~ yuck
But Earl and I are going out tonight to get our
on and our
on! The band that played at my BD party is here again and I wanna go get it on!
See ya!
It's freedom baby....yeah...









Topic: RE: Feeling awful
Its a shame the Radiologist didn't tell me that in the first place when I called him back! I wonder if that is what happenend. A week is too long. I'm actually feeling better now and don't have the pain in that one spot but staying very close to the bathroom. Things seem to be moving fast now. Ive been drinking a lot of fluids. Had some soup, herbal tea, english muffin and that seemed to help too. If I get that kind of pain again I will call my Dr. or head over to the hospital. Hopefully I won't ever have to do the Barium again. Don't they have some alternative to it that you can take? Thanks Val!
Topic: RE: Feeling awful
Stacy, don't wait until Monday if you are feeling that bad.
Sometimes that barium can solidify in your gut. I would hate to see you have a blockage and end up with problems from that. Laxatives can actually make things worse in certain situations, and please don't do an enema unless they tell you to, ok?
Call your doc today. Don't wait. A week is way too long sweetie!
Sorry you feel so icky. Take care of it. Don't put it off.
Hugs,
Val
Topic: Feeling awful
I've been feeling so awful all week since that Upper GI series.
I thought maybe it was the barium or those fizzy crystals making me ill but its been a week already. I took a laxitive last night to see if that would help so of course I feel even worse today. Ive had a lot of pain on my right side and lower back on and off and my stomach is so bloated. Also just burping and super gassy. Post op I could understand this.. but pre-op? What the heck is going on? Maybe I have some sort of stomach bug or something. I see Dr. Kligman on Monday so if I am not feeling better by then I will let him know. If I have some sort of bug or infection in my body maybe it will show up on my pre-op lab work and he can give me something. My surgery isn't until the 19th so if something is up that should give me plenty of time to take something to kill whatever is in my body and still be able to stick with my date.
Hope every one is having a good weekend!
Topic: RE: Pre-Op RAD Tests: HERNIA!!!
It seems like it is so common. I know that in my hospital it is one of the highest volume surgeries.
Topic: RE: Home again!
Awesome Curry's!!!!!!!
You two rock
Leg Press - single leg: Set 1: 15 reps @ 140.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 160.0 lbs | Set 3: 10 reps @ 180.0 lbs
Hamstring Curls - seated: Set 1: 15 reps @ 42.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 42.0 lbs
Leg Extensions: Set 1: 15 reps @ 55.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 45.0 lbs
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raises: Set 1: 15 reps @ 35.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 35.0 lbs
Oblique Cross Crunches: Set 1: 42 reps | Set 2: 42 reps | Set 3: 40 reps
CARDIO:
Skiing - Nordic: 1.4 miles, 20 minutes ,4.2 mph (Intensity 3 -- Moderate)
Mike
No matter where you go, there you are


Topic: Home again!
Another great night in my gym. Had to abbreviate it a little due to time, but I got a kick ass workout in anyways. I know it's good when I sweat. And I had a good sweat goin' tonight.
Speed squat night! Feeling strong baby!
45# warm up 10 x 10
65# x 4 x 4
85# x 3
105# 12 sets of 2 reps with 45 sec rest between New PR
Leg curls
20# 3 sets of 15
Seated calf raises
55# 3 sets of 12 New PR
Back Rows Machine (different equip at home than in the gym)
45# 3 sets of 12
Pull downs (behind the head ~ that's new for me)
40# 3 sets of 12
DB side bends 35# 3 sets of max reps each side New PR
So, I did pretty good. I felt quick and strong tonight with my speed sets, but man that REALLY wears you out!!
Now off to a hot
then off to
for some great
Have a great one guys and dolls!
Val








Topic: RE: long time no see
ANNIE!!!!!!! YOU LOOK MAHVELOUS DAHLING!!!!!!!!! Nice picture!









I am so happy for you! Life is great isn't it.
Now... here's your butt kicking...
kick kick kick kick!! C'mon girlie! You are so close to goal! Kicking up the workouts will get you there faster!! Plus, make you feel even better.
So, you know, enquiring minds wanna know... scoop us on the new dude
I want ALL the details!
Glad to see you back. Don't be a stranger. Get your workouts posted and that's an order!
((((((((((BIG HUG)))))))))))))))
Val












