WLS Success-through Powerful Positive Attitudes
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Topic: XP: Anyone experience VERTIGO?
Well this morning I have gotten up... managed the RISE part- but definately NOT a day for me to SHINE...
the following is what I posted on the main board... just trying to cover all my bases... searching for info.... I hope everyone else is having a better start to their week!:
Just wondering if anyone out there has experienced Vertigo.. and if you know what causes it... or how it can be dealt with.
I got up this am- early like I always do and the bedroom was SPINNING! I had to hold onto things to walk to the bathroom. It seemed like I had a difficult time focusing also.
Years ago- teen years at times I would wake up with the sensation of spinning and would reach my hand out of bed to the floor and it would and the spinning would stop immediately.
this morning nothing stopped it. Got into the bathroom and held onto the sink to steady myself. Didn't feel like I was going to pass out or anything like that... just everything around me was in motion.
Went out to the living room and sat down... things seemed to calm down quite a bit... but when I got up things were still off kilter.
I put a phone call into the doctor (my PCP) and am waiting for a return call.
Could dehydration cause this? Or vitamins --- but I've been doing well with both of these... I just don't know what to think...
I just don't feel safe to drive today... so I'm home.
good grief! what next???
the following is what I posted on the main board... just trying to cover all my bases... searching for info.... I hope everyone else is having a better start to their week!:
Just wondering if anyone out there has experienced Vertigo.. and if you know what causes it... or how it can be dealt with.
I got up this am- early like I always do and the bedroom was SPINNING! I had to hold onto things to walk to the bathroom. It seemed like I had a difficult time focusing also.
Years ago- teen years at times I would wake up with the sensation of spinning and would reach my hand out of bed to the floor and it would and the spinning would stop immediately.
this morning nothing stopped it. Got into the bathroom and held onto the sink to steady myself. Didn't feel like I was going to pass out or anything like that... just everything around me was in motion.
Went out to the living room and sat down... things seemed to calm down quite a bit... but when I got up things were still off kilter.
I put a phone call into the doctor (my PCP) and am waiting for a return call.
Could dehydration cause this? Or vitamins --- but I've been doing well with both of these... I just don't know what to think...
I just don't feel safe to drive today... so I'm home.
good grief! what next???
Topic: RE: I'm dancin' and I'm a singin' (OT) sorta
hehe..that was great!!
Suzy
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Topic: I'm dancin' and I'm a singin' (OT) sorta
Considering that I would have never done this as an obese giirl and considering that I've waited so many many years to see this come true, you don't want to miss this silliness.
CLICK HERE
hugs, Y
(no alcohol was involved I swear)
CLICK HERE
hugs, Y
(no alcohol was involved I swear)
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs 
Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Topic: Sometimes it's tough to stay positive
About three weeks ago on my birthday I spent the day in the emergency room with kidney stones, two days later I was back in the emergency room in horrible pain. The next week i had surgery to remove one of the kidney stones that was too large to pass. This past week I was feeling droopy and didn't think nothing about it until I passed out. I ended up in the hospital with a bleeding ulcer, I had lost a couple of units of blood. I was able to come home Saturday morning feeling so down in the dumps and wondering where I went wrong. Since my WLS surgery I have followed all the rules, I was feeling really sorry for myself.
Most of the day Saturday my dogs stayed right with me, may me feel a little bit better. My granddaughter came to see me and brought me some pictures she made for me and I felt a little a little bit better. I got up this morning and weighted and I have lost 107 pounds, so I took my measurements and I have shrunk some more since the last time I took my measurements. That made me feel a little bit better. This afternoon my daughter stopped by and when she looked at me she said, "Daddy your skinny!" (I'm really not, I still have about 50 pounds to lose).
My positive attitude is back!
Now I am a little embarrassed I ever felt sorry for myself.
Most of the day Saturday my dogs stayed right with me, may me feel a little bit better. My granddaughter came to see me and brought me some pictures she made for me and I felt a little a little bit better. I got up this morning and weighted and I have lost 107 pounds, so I took my measurements and I have shrunk some more since the last time I took my measurements. That made me feel a little bit better. This afternoon my daughter stopped by and when she looked at me she said, "Daddy your skinny!" (I'm really not, I still have about 50 pounds to lose).
My positive attitude is back!
Now I am a little embarrassed I ever felt sorry for myself.
Tony
Topic: RE: Prove to yourself that you were right
Yvonne,
Thank you so much and if I ever need Guido I will certainly let you know.
{{HUGS}}
Tressa
Thank you so much and if I ever need Guido I will certainly let you know.
{{HUGS}}
Tressa
Topic: RE: Birth Control (OT)
I, for one, am so grateful you didn't find that cliff. That way is never the answer but only those that choose it know what was going on in their head at that time. You made the tougher choice in my opinion. You chose to fight back and you have done a wonderful job! I'm sure it still isn't easy, life isn't easy, but in the end there are many great rewards ! Thank you for being here for all of us !
Topic: RE: Birth Control (OT)
Thanks my sweet lady. I had to make a choice...I decided to live. I was making plans of trying to find a cliff in Louisina to drive off so my mom woudn't know I did it on purpose. I can do hard things...yes I can and so can everyone here once they realize that we are all one. All equal...unique and loving human beings.
Loving ya too, Y
Loving ya too, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Topic: RE: Prove to yourself that you were right
My darling girl,
It brought tears to my eyes to hear those things. I know this man will either end up alone and miserable or already is. I had a couple of bosses like that and an ex-husband. It amazes me what we start to adjust it and think it's normal. I also believed marriage was forever but I also know God did not intend for you to live like that. It actually makes me angry that someone would be so horrible and cruel to you. Bless your heart. I hope you know that you NEVER EVER have to hear things like that from anyone ever again and if you do, you just let me know and I'll kick their ass.
(well I'll get Guido to do it). That's a picture of Guido. It makes me emotional because I allowed emotional abuse for years. In some way it is far more painful and longer lasting that physical. I too am not perfect about those anchors because if I was, I'd never ever post on the main board again! I keep it at the minimum and pick my battles and try to do it with class and dignity and human compassion but I feel like someone has to take up for the people like we were that are being bullied and abused. I think I can hear your motor running in Texas!
hugs, Y
It brought tears to my eyes to hear those things. I know this man will either end up alone and miserable or already is. I had a couple of bosses like that and an ex-husband. It amazes me what we start to adjust it and think it's normal. I also believed marriage was forever but I also know God did not intend for you to live like that. It actually makes me angry that someone would be so horrible and cruel to you. Bless your heart. I hope you know that you NEVER EVER have to hear things like that from anyone ever again and if you do, you just let me know and I'll kick their ass.
(well I'll get Guido to do it). That's a picture of Guido. It makes me emotional because I allowed emotional abuse for years. In some way it is far more painful and longer lasting that physical. I too am not perfect about those anchors because if I was, I'd never ever post on the main board again! I keep it at the minimum and pick my battles and try to do it with class and dignity and human compassion but I feel like someone has to take up for the people like we were that are being bullied and abused. I think I can hear your motor running in Texas!hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Topic: RE: Prove to yourself that you were right
Yvonne,
I love your post on your blog. How true it is. My ex-husband was a definite HUGE anchor. He spent his life hating EVERYONE and belittling many as well. He would put on the old charm to fool you at first but his hatred would come bubbling up sooner or later. I spent 11 yrs with him making fun of me telling me how dumb I was. He would constantly whistle the tune from wizard of oz "if I only I had a brain". I cant count the times He would moo or oink at me. And when ever I would try to lose weight and meet with success he would knock down my self esteem even more and bring tons of food into the house. I became to believe I was nothing and a loser at life. When he stepped up his abuse finally a light bulb came on..... I was so deep in depression and seem to be always in a fog back then. I believe marriage is forever but this is not what the Lord intended for us. I found the courage to dump that anchor. I am definitely making progress ahead now. and I realize I have ,if not subconsciously , been trying to avoid the anchors around me. Its not always smooth sailing but I am moving in the right direction. I sooo much rather be a motor.
Thanks Yvonne.
TressaÜ
I love your post on your blog. How true it is. My ex-husband was a definite HUGE anchor. He spent his life hating EVERYONE and belittling many as well. He would put on the old charm to fool you at first but his hatred would come bubbling up sooner or later. I spent 11 yrs with him making fun of me telling me how dumb I was. He would constantly whistle the tune from wizard of oz "if I only I had a brain". I cant count the times He would moo or oink at me. And when ever I would try to lose weight and meet with success he would knock down my self esteem even more and bring tons of food into the house. I became to believe I was nothing and a loser at life. When he stepped up his abuse finally a light bulb came on..... I was so deep in depression and seem to be always in a fog back then. I believe marriage is forever but this is not what the Lord intended for us. I found the courage to dump that anchor. I am definitely making progress ahead now. and I realize I have ,if not subconsciously , been trying to avoid the anchors around me. Its not always smooth sailing but I am moving in the right direction. I sooo much rather be a motor.
Thanks Yvonne.
TressaÜ
