Cicerogirl, The PhD Version
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Tried the new Healthy Indulgence chocolate calcium -
I had a $10 off rewards credit for Vitamin Shoppe so I ordered the new Healthy Indulgence chewable calcium citrate. Now, as a point of reference, I LOVE the BA raspberry chews ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Taken from work by ambulance today! -
I felt just fine this morning when I got to work, but by 9am my back was hurting a little. By 10:30, the pain was moving around to my left flank. I took the one Vicodin that I ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Discussion about working full-time for Psych group -
Later this week I am going to sit down with the Psychologist that I report to for my part-time job doing psych evals to discuss the possibility of me joining the group full time...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Food vacuum sealers are VERY helpful post-op -
One of the most used items in my kitchen (other than the microwave) is the Foodsaver vacuum sealer that I have had for over 10 years. (Well, I just recently bought a new one, s...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Only minor revisions needed to my dissertation! -
I cannot even begin to tell you how happy I was to get this news today! That means that all I have to do is make the minor revisions (most of them are just structural/organizat...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Comfort Food Makeovers cookbook -
This is mostly for those who are in maintenance and want to be able to occasionally have some "comfort foods" but would like to have a healthier but TASTY version. (Sorry,...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Litholink analysis after kidney stones -
I saw the urologist yesterday for a follow-up after my lithotripsy (X-ray and ultrasound show no stones in right kidney (just the small one in the left... And, no, I have no ide...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Update on edema -
They admitted me from the ER to the hospital for a 23-hour evaluation (but released me this morning after giving me Lasix last night and a sodium drip). The BNP was only 50, so...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Sudden, extreme bloating, water retention?!? WTH? -
I woke up this morning with a very bloated feeling belly and VERY swollen up... Not just the knee that I had replaced in March and not just my left leg which has circulatory iss...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
OT: for those who wanted new Gus pics -
He is 6.5 months old and up to 53 pounds already (still gaining about a pound a week). He's definitely not my little baby "Gus Gus" anymore, but he is turning into an excellent...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
FINALLY! Lithotripsy done! -
Well, it was an interesting morning -- a change of procedure (he decided he didn't need to do the dye injection when he saw the detailed X-ray report and the new X-rays from thi...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Just venting:kidney stones, work, etc. -
I am officially "completely over" these damn kidney stones. This is day three of pretty constant pain (they are not moving (too big to pass), but one is partially blocking the...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
"Yes Whey" 100% whey protein bullets/sho -
Since LuckyVitamin.com had these on sale for less than $2, and I really don't feel like eating when these damn kidney stones start acting up (and end up eating too little or les...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
OT: got my new car last night! -
They had to get one from out of state (Indiana), but they got it faster than expected, so I already have my new car! I just love it! I love the color (I'm so glad I held out fo...
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Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Research on the increased incidence of kidney ston -
Recently, I have been doing some research on kidney stones, diet, and RNY since I currently have several large uric acid stones and because this is my third round of stones (the...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Good news times two! -
First, my draft dissertation has been turned in to my Chair/Advisor! It seems like i have been working on it forever! Hopefully, she wont have any significant issues with it a...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
"well rounded" or "confusing" -
I posted part of this in a reply today, and now I am wondering what others think.
My ex-SO (have known him since 1989, together about 3 years, "ex" as of 5 years ago) sent m...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Sale on Yes Whey 100% whey protein "shots&quo -
Just to let people know that if they are interested in trying the 25g Yes Whey protein "shots" (which, unlike other protein shots -- even the other ones made by the same company...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
OT: car buying weirdness and question -
Ok, so I put a small deposit on a new car with the Honda dealership that I have used since 1984. The problem is that they only had the car I want in black and the Prelude I am ...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
OT: some good things (to offset my continuing kidn -
First, it looks like I will be able to submit the draft of my dissertation to my Chair by next week. I will be SO glad to have it done. i am really ready to have that PhD after...
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Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
My kidney stones are uric acid, not calcium, so ne -
I was having a lot of back pain on Monday so the urologist ordered a CT to make sure the stones had not moved and blocked the ureter. I saw him yesterday, and gave him the fil...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Making Kool Aid with Splenda? -
Since i now have these large kidney stones, I am giving up diet soda again (except for the rare special occasion). I can only drink so much plain water, though, so I need to in...
Cicerogirl, The PhD Version posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Bariatric Choice has CA calcium chews on -
They are normally $11.95 and are on sale for $10.59. Not a big savings, but they usually don't go on sale at all, anywhere, and if you are running low anyway...
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