Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired
When I had my weight loss surgery four years ago, I looked forward to getting healthier and being stronger because I would not have the health concerns I had when I weighed over 300 pounds. I was prediabetic, on Lipitor for high cholesterol, and had the aches and pains of arthritis all over my body. Well, I got rid of the prediabetes and I am off cholesterol, but....
One year after my surgery, I had to have hernia repair for the incision I had with the open procedure. Two years ago, I was sent to a rheumatologist to rule out Lupus, because I had unexplained pain all over the place, and some bloodwork came back iffy. Lupus was ruled out, but no solution was given for the pain, which went away the following summer. I also developed an ulcer within a year of my bypass as well.
When I started having to deal with the chronic pain, the rheumatologist put me on an arthritis medicine, as well as pepcid to protect my pouch. I still had ulcer pains. That is when my drinking problem got out of control. The alcohol took away the physical pain.
All during this time, I was missing work because of doctor appointments and being sick, or having surgery, or you name it.
Last school year, the pain was back, and my drinking was out of control as well. The new rheumatologist said I have fibromyalgia. Then, a pain specialist discovered herniated discs. He did some cortisone shots and some other medical procedures and the pain was alleviated, but he told me what he did was a temporary fix.
In the meantime, I ended up in rehab, after a week in a psych ward. I got sober, and ended up making the hard decision to apply for Social Security Disability, because for the past three years, I was written up for my poor attendance at my teaching job. I left work in April, and was approved for Disability in August. I retired, and less than a week before my retirement was official, I developed blood clots in my lungs. Now, I must wait before I can receive the treatment for my back, because of being on Coumadin.
Now, most recently, I developed my gazillionth sinus infection, and an infection on my toe. Then, today, I got hit with a stomach virus and a fever. I live alone, and had to ask my sister to take care of my dog because I am too sick to even go get him from her house, much less walk him tonight.
I miss having someone take care of me. I miss my ex-husband, and being cared for by someone.
Sorry to whine and complain, but I am so tired of being sick, and feel gypped that I had this surgery, and my life has gone to Hell physically. I can't go to the gym, and I feel like such a useless blob.
Trish
One year after my surgery, I had to have hernia repair for the incision I had with the open procedure. Two years ago, I was sent to a rheumatologist to rule out Lupus, because I had unexplained pain all over the place, and some bloodwork came back iffy. Lupus was ruled out, but no solution was given for the pain, which went away the following summer. I also developed an ulcer within a year of my bypass as well.
When I started having to deal with the chronic pain, the rheumatologist put me on an arthritis medicine, as well as pepcid to protect my pouch. I still had ulcer pains. That is when my drinking problem got out of control. The alcohol took away the physical pain.
All during this time, I was missing work because of doctor appointments and being sick, or having surgery, or you name it.
Last school year, the pain was back, and my drinking was out of control as well. The new rheumatologist said I have fibromyalgia. Then, a pain specialist discovered herniated discs. He did some cortisone shots and some other medical procedures and the pain was alleviated, but he told me what he did was a temporary fix.
In the meantime, I ended up in rehab, after a week in a psych ward. I got sober, and ended up making the hard decision to apply for Social Security Disability, because for the past three years, I was written up for my poor attendance at my teaching job. I left work in April, and was approved for Disability in August. I retired, and less than a week before my retirement was official, I developed blood clots in my lungs. Now, I must wait before I can receive the treatment for my back, because of being on Coumadin.
Now, most recently, I developed my gazillionth sinus infection, and an infection on my toe. Then, today, I got hit with a stomach virus and a fever. I live alone, and had to ask my sister to take care of my dog because I am too sick to even go get him from her house, much less walk him tonight.
I miss having someone take care of me. I miss my ex-husband, and being cared for by someone.
Sorry to whine and complain, but I am so tired of being sick, and feel gypped that I had this surgery, and my life has gone to Hell physically. I can't go to the gym, and I feel like such a useless blob.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Poor Trish you have every right to complain! If I lived closer I'd hobble over and help ya out! There's nothing worse than feeling like crap and no one to help you. I know how you feel about the surgery. I was so hopeful that mine was gonna tip the scales and make it possible to get rid of this lard but that was such a joke. I lost 25 lbs pre-op and 20 the first year and that's it. Woohoo I coulda done it all without this stupid crap band. I still hurt and don't want to move. I really do understand how it is to feel sick and tired of being sick and tired, it just wears you down and makes you feel even worse. I'm sending you big hugs and fast healing! I just finished your hat and scarf and a little something for Utley too so I'll get that in the mail Mon. so you'll have something to look forward to. Take care, try to sleep all you can, drink lots of water and don't push yourself too hard. Hugs!!!! Karen,
You are so sweet. I am sorry to hear that your weight loss was not what you had hoped. I did lose 100 pounds, but gained back 35 that I cannot get rid of since I started drinking in 2007. I truly believe that if I could get to the gym, that would come off.
I am looking forward to your gift. That is too kind of you. You have no idea how special that makes me feel right now, especially on Valentines weekend.
Hugs,
Trish
You are so sweet. I am sorry to hear that your weight loss was not what you had hoped. I did lose 100 pounds, but gained back 35 that I cannot get rid of since I started drinking in 2007. I truly believe that if I could get to the gym, that would come off.
I am looking forward to your gift. That is too kind of you. You have no idea how special that makes me feel right now, especially on Valentines weekend.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
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