Update on "what's going on"!

Hi friends...I saw the doc and I am fine!  The weird fumes in the back of my throat are from being in extreme ketosis.  Since I have gotten back on track from my carb binge a few weeks ago, I have gone back to absolutely no carbs whatsoever and it just threw my bod back into full blown ketosis so that is okay.  The pain is in my pouch and can be one of two things...one is a hernia but Doc doesn't really think that's it...he thinks it is the second explanation.  My pouch just doesn't like any red meat at all...I have been eating ground beef since 6 months out...with permission, the 97% lean kind from Sam's Club...Dr. Houston says it is just sitting in my pouch like a chunk of lead even after just a few bites.  So back to poultry and seafood for a while longer.  Overall, he was very pleased with my progress...BMI is 28...nearly normal, and I have fifteen pounds to go to hit my goal.

Another update...for you that know of my particular back issue...I'm requesting some extreme prayer warriors to step up to the plate for me.  I had 2 MRI's, a cat scan, and a series of x-rays today.  I saw Dr. Jason Hubbard yesterday and he ordered all these tests to see if I am a candidate for spinal correction.  He said that if the condition is caused by something called, I think, ankosing spondylitis, not sure of that spelling, then nothing could be done.  but since this is something usually found in elderly patients and I have had mine forever, he doesn't think it is.  Please pray that I can have the surgery and that it goes well.  I will keep posting on this. Later guys!  Love ya!

I'm glad to hear the pouch problem is nothing to worry about. Prayers going up for the spinal correction. It may seem odd to pray to have a surgery. But, as we all know, sometimes surgery is the way to improve our life. I know the spinal surgery will make you feel so much better. You already LOOK amazing! Love ya girl!!

Kym,            You know tht you have my prayers anytime, I am so glad to know that nothing is wrong with your surgery and it is just doing what is normal at this point.  I personally don't even miss red meat, so I guess poultry and seafood would not be, as it has not been, a problem for me!!!  Keep us posted on your results. Shelia

Hi Kym.   Have been wondering & worried about you. I hope everything works out for you & you will be pain free soon. You look great & deserve to feel good too. Lots of hugs & prayers to you, Ellen

Kym, I'm adding you to the prayer bowl!   Best Wishes, Kim

Adding you to my prayer list as well, Kym! You look great in your pictures.

Kym, Glad you have some answers to what was going on with you. You are looking awesome by the way! I will be sending up prayers for your back surgery! I hope everything goes well! Juanita

Hey Kym!  You are in our prayers for all that is going on.  Both medically and with decisions that you spoke of earlier in the week!  As far as beef goes, for 25 years I was a meat cutter for a local grocery chain.  Guess what?  I can't stand beef.    Give me chicken   or fish   any day.  Hang in.  A door will open in His time, not ours, and prayers are being lifted! Oh yeah, did I send you those pictures?  My mind   is shot after the week I had and I can't remember!

Thanks for all your replies...yes Scott, you did send me the pics and they were great!  Thanks again! I appreciate every one of you guys and I am so glad I have so many prayers on my behalf.  As always, you guys are forever in mine as well!

Kim, You have come such a long wayyyy! wow... I admire you so much! I said a silent lil prayer just now for you and you know what came into my mind? Just know whose hands you are in.... pray... and the answer..the way... will be clear to you and your doctors. Hugs