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When it rains, it pours.

Mag (Marguerite) P.
on 5/17/11 9:08 am - Green Valley, AZ
Hi BB group and other friends,
    I don't know what's going to happen.  My car broke down   The estimate is $1,142.00. After all my surgeries and illnesses, I'm flat broke. I need my car. My sis said "put it on your charge card if you have room."  I have plenty of room, but I won't be able to make the payments. I'm thinking of filing bankruptcy Never thought I'd hear me say that. I've tried to get a part time job but there are none out there that I'm qualified to do. I'm thinking of putting an ad in the paper for pet and house sitting.
    I had an episode last Thursday at PT session. I got real dizzy; more than usual. Up heart rate, Up B/P, flushed and my eyes were dilated. Oh and of course nausea. They wanted to send me to the hospital, but I said no. Rested the weekend. Saw my cardiologist yesterday. She said not to eat within 2 hours before PT. I took a  protein bar with me just encase. She also order lab work which most of them I have never heard of before. Haven't had them done cause I don't have a car. Ellen didn't want to take me this morning. (the parts truck broke down on it's way from Phoenix so it will probably be a few more days.) Also the doctor wants me to see my internal Medicine doctor so I have an appointment next Monday.
     Dr. Hinkle at the PT office said he was concerned that my neck muscles are not getting stronger. I'm stable most of the time with the soft neck collar on, but he said I can't use the neck collar for the rest of my life. He wants me to see a neck specialist. Said a neck fusion may be in my future. I said ,"No, I'm not doing that." He said I might not have a choice. No more surgeries please. 
    I really don't know what to do. Feels like everything is crashing down around me. So I think I'll go lie down for an hour.
    Sorry I missed chat last night. I was too late getting out of the doctor's office.
    Please say some prayers for me and think some happy thoughts.
   One last thing. My computer keeps freezing up when I'm on this site. So please don't IM me until I can figure out what's wrong. I'll let you know when it is fixed.
      As ever,    Mag     
       Nite, Nite
           
Amalia S.
on 5/17/11 7:29 pm - Athens, Greece
Oh Meg, I'm so sorry to hear about your current troubles! Please take care of yourself and keep your hopes up. I don't know how, but I have a good feeling that things will work out for you somehow. In the meantime, keep your chin up. I'm always here if you need to talk.

Amalia
  
Over 110 lbs lost!! (Finally!)

                  
 http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/almost/   
donsharleygirl
on 5/18/11 12:38 am - Lincoln Park, MI
Mag,

I wish I could wave a magic wand and fix it all for you.  What I can do is keep you in my prayers that your situation will improve soon. I've been where you are at and I know  it isn't fun.  Nowhere to go but up, right?

Hugs,
Colleen
Colleen
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145


Bigasiangirl
on 5/18/11 6:41 am
VSG on 06/01/11 with
Oh Mag, my heart breaks reading your post.  I'm so sorry you are experiencing such trouble all at once.  You are in my prayers for the rest of this week and when I can remember.  Please keep us posted on how you are doing. 
                
lulubug94
on 5/18/11 1:59 pm
 Sending positive thoughts your way!  Hope things improve for you soon!
            
Patrece S.
on 5/19/11 10:01 am - CO
Awwwww Mag...I am so so sorry you are facing so much all at once. Yes it does seem to be that when it rains it pours. Please stay strong, and try to stay positive. Things will work out somehow. I know that sounds easier than it is, but somehow they do. My heart and prayers are with you lady. Keep us posted please!

Patrece
JUST DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING!
Obesity Help Support Group Leader & Coach
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy          
      
 Lost 114 lbs. working on getting rid of a recent 10 lb regain...and WILL succeed! 

Kathy B.
on 5/23/11 1:16 pm - Virginia, MN
Trying to add my umbrella to shade you from the group of troubles Mag. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep looking for the positive. The answer may be just around the corner. Hugs and prayers.

Patrece S.
Group Leader

Kathy B.
Co- Leader
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