Physical Check-In #2

I hope everyone is feeling well, or at the least, a little better today. I feel fine, other than my monthly starting.

I truly have such a limited wardrobe that fits anymore, especially dressier clothes. Of the things that fit, they are either too summery or I can't find a matching blouse-skirt combo. I bought hubby a nice blazer for Christmas. I based the size on one really old one of his that still fits (he has the same problem as me), but it is too small. He bought me three blouses for Christmas, but they are way too big and not my style. They aren't really dressy types either.

I’ve decided after a life time of eating breakfast foods of Any kind. I totally hate all of it for at least the last 3-4 months .... well today we had the whole 35 people breakfast shyt , I took very small amounts and basically cut it up and moved it around my plate. I fixed a cup off of coffee and it was beyond bitter , I think Hair is growing on my chest from it ... but I survived and it only took 2 Xanax.

I hope the 35 people are reduced significantly tomorrow. If not, I wouldn't even bother pushing the food on the plate. Would they really get on your back about that? You can just unequivocally state that you are "not a breakfast person". If they argue, you can always excuse yourself temporarily. They'd hopefully get the message.

I used to only drink coffee for breakfast when I worked, and I'd nurse the same cup for about three hours. I do adore breakfast, though, especially now because I wake up famished, while I didn't used to. My husband used to tease me that I'd take a banana to work each day for breakfast, and bring the same banana home that evening. It was sort of a funny thing. He called it the "traveling banana".

There was over 30.. half of them just talk soooooo loud it’s ridiculous... I’m just use to it being just my husband and I and we generally are quiet people.... so add in loud people and kids yelling back and forth. Ugh ! I’m just glad it was over with.

So the guy near me said ... oh you need more that that on your plate ....your going to be starving ..... for starters I am fat , this isn’t me just thinking i am . It is fact , metabolic syndrome and All that . Was he being funny ? Was he insulting me ? Was he just some 65-70 year old that thinks it’s okay to say whatever comes to mind ?

It’s honestly shocking sometimes what people say to each other... I could have easily remarked that by the looks of his stomach it’s obvious he’s not missing any meals or that he really should stop doing a comb over as it’s just drawing more attention to his lack of hair ??!

No , I do not go out of my way to be rude or unkind . Life is hard for everyone... kindness is a free gift to share.

I found cartridges for my juul so I have decided not to try quitting nicotine at this time. As long as I’m not smoking RS doesn’t get upset and I don’t smell like an ashtray.

I have been eating whatever the hell I want and it’s taking a toll on me. After the new year I am definitely going back to low carb. I just feel better with less carbs. For example, I just had dinner an hour ago and I am hungry again. I’m and I am starting to be thirsty all the time again too. So low carb is just better. I’ll be planning out meals and stuff. I’m just too tired right now.

I’m sure I’ve gained back the five pounds I lost. Disappointing because I have my physical scheduled for Jan 2 and I was hoping to weigh a bit less. I’m going to talk to the dr about how hard it is for me to lose weight. Not that he can do anything for me. But maybe he can offer some advice or something.

I only gained two pounds so far so that’s good. Still eating like ****. But it’ll be ok.

The "countdown" until the 1st of Jan is rolling. I have Jan 1st as my target date to buckle down on dietary habits. I need to stop comfort eating! I have done so much more since the break-up/divorce. I usually lose a lot of weight under like ciircumstances; however, this time I was on Seroquel. I feel like I have a fat suit on! It will all be okay, I just need to focus and remain mindful about food and health, which can be very challenging when I am having to do a lot of paperwork, drafting of letters, research, etc. I am in my head a lot when doing these things. I need to spend more time in my body!

Love to All!

So I had my physical with my dr today. He is a good dr so he didn’t just call me fat. And guess what? I still have high prolactin. I am so relieved. That’s why I can’t lose weight! That’s why I gained all this weight in the first place. I thought it went away after I stopped invega three years ago but I guess not. Problem is, he have to have a brain MRI to check for a pituitary tumor. I don’t know how I’m going to make it through that. I’m SO claustrophobic! I can’t imagine being able to do it without being totally knocked out but I don’t think they do that. And then I’d have to get RS to take off to take me home. I dunno. I have to make an endocrinologist appt and a gastroenterologist appt. but I’m just so relieved to learn why I can’t lose weight.

Back on low carb high protein on Monday.

I really need to start eating better and exercising.

As said in other threads, I'm attempting intermittent fasting to lose weight. Yesterday was day1. Think I'll try this for 1 month-ish. But I'm more pissed because it's my husband who wants me to lose more than I do. I've finally accepted that I'm just going to be big (genetics, lifestyle, and most crucially-Antidepressants) anyway, I'm going to give it a try though because it does feel nice to be thinner...but will it stay off? Well, we will see.

Edit: oh and trying the "diet" thing because the exercise wasn't enough. The reason I'm choosing only one month though is because working out is hard when I'm fasting/eating in short periods.

Hi wildflowerchild. I hope that when your prolactin level is finally normalized that it makes weight loss a lot easier. I gained a lot of weight in the past when my prolactin level was high. It was also a bummer because I had lactation. And I've never even been a mother!

I've had probably 4 or 5 MRIs. I forget which. I'm not VERY claustrophobic, but a little. What I did was to simply keep my eyes closed the whole time and hum songs. I think some places can even play music. It is a most annoying test, but you can get through it.

I did have a pituitary microadenoma discovered from one MRI. I was also referred to an endocrinologist. I won't go into my whole story, but I don't believe I've had the tumor for several years now. A subsequent MRI showed that it disappeared. If it had continued to grow, the endocrinologist said it could be removed. Your endocrinologist will advise you based on your situation.

From my experience and research, Risperdal and Invega seem to be the most notorious for causing elevated prolactin levels. but I guess other medications can, too. My most recent antipsychotics haven't. Others hadn't either.

They found a growth on my pituitary gland ... Adnoma

I have huge issues with claustrophobia but I took a Xanax 20-30 mins before and it’s a breeeze they give you ear plugs and to be honest the actual sound of the machine can literally put me to sleep.

The worse part for me ?!! , I have 9 piercings on my ears and one in my nose. My husband had to take out my daith piercings the rest I can easily do. My nose I take out right before I walk into MRI suite. “ most places have open MRI’s my local hospital still uses the tube. I just get memorized by the sounds and doze off

If you don’t have a benzo prn your Doctor can simply write a script for one or two or can give standing order to scan department directly.

I’m glad you will finally get some answers. My Adnoma?? I call her Ethel lol

I need a repeat MRI every 3 years or sooner if I have symptoms.

Now that it is after January 1st, I am committed to getting back to eating well and exercising. I started indulging at Thanksgiving and am just now getting back on the band wagon. I’ve regained some of the 35 pounds that I lost and I feel it and it doesn’t feel good. I say this and had Alfredo pizza with pepperoni last night. I’ll start with a healthy breakfast smoothie tomorrow and an hour of water aerobics.

On another front, I saw my dermatologist about a rash on my face and he prescribed a $45 antibiotic and a $97 cream. With all my other meds and needing glasses, I couldn’t afford that and called to see if they could prescribe something less expensive. They couldn’t be bothered. I tried Neosporin on it when it started hurting and it worked like a dream! I’m thrilled!

Sorry the Dermatologist wasn’t helpful. Even if you have medication insurance always look it up on GoodRx it’s amazing the savings.

Just type in the name and select the doseage amount and it will show who has the lowest costs , we save a lot on my husbands med.

Happy new year to everyone here. I offer my support to everyone looking to experience change in some form or another this year. I also support those who recognize change is coming even though it isn't desired. That kind of movement can be much harder to roll with and I hope some kind thoughts of support and understanding make the process easier in some way.

I enjoyed myself over the holidays and indulged in foods that I normally wouldn't. I'm back on track with a healthier eating approach now and my body is happier for it. I've been working to better 'listen' to my body lately and it has been easier to recognize when I am out of balance and the right strategies to deploy to correct it. I also continue to offer gratitude and love to my body regularly and it seems to make a difference in both my body and overall wellbeing.

I plan to continue my focus on holistic health this year. This includes working toward a renewed healthy mind, heart, body and spirit that integrate and support each other more seamlessly. My intuition has served me well on this over the past year and I plan to continue to follow as it guides me.

Thank you to everyone here for your continued fellowship and support while we journey together. You all mean a lot to me. Much love to you all!

Ever since I started fasting I've felt like this cold flu is coming on. I think I officially have it now. I wanna cry! (Ok, it's not just the flu making me cry. It's been a Rough morning!)

Having a very rough time physically. Lots of pain 24/7. It truly limits my activity, as it is excruciating and movement makes it much worse.
I am hoping to arrange an evaluation by a pain specialist I have not seen before now. I need him to inject a few joints. I hope he will do this, as long as doi9ng so is safe.
Also experiencing an exacerbation is asthma. I keep trying!

Love to All!

Hi Jennifer!

Christina has mentioned GOODRX. I just want to share the fact that this program has saved my mother 80% more than did her insurer... on topicals!

Get your self seen by someone ASAP , you truly need injections to stop this constant higher than hell chronic pain.

I’m so worried for you

Well ! When we got home last night I started dragging in our luggage and oxygen concentrator etc while my husband was busy getting the well back up and running and putting in a new house water filter.. I unpacked everything and had planned to start laundry today but .... Nope !

Well I have totally wrecked my back. I have taken Feldene and living in my heating pad. This really sucks!

Steve had to literally help me get out of bed, ugh embarrassing

~Christina ,
am glad that you have steve in your life to help you!
I am hoping coyote that the injections help.
Good luck with the water exercises Jennifer! I used to swim in high school. Now would not dream of putting on a swim suit!
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First day back on low carb. It wasn’t so bad. I had a carb heavy dinner but I didn’t eat carbs all day so it was a win. 80g carbs total. Trying to keep it under 80 now.

I hope to lose the five pounds I gained in the last month, knowing it probably won’t go lower than that.

I sometimes wish I had a weight scale. I'm curious to see if my fasting has successfully removed some weight/fat yet or not. Anyway,

The cold isn't any worse today (I think), so I'm not sure if that means I'll get better sooner or this will drag on forever.... I don't think I really have much else important to say...or maybe

Gonna try to work out again tonight. Plan to start fasting again at 10. I know it's a little later, but I want to work out and still be able to have a bite before bed. I was so ravenous last night and even today AFTER breaking my fast...i really need to feel full so I can sleep well tonight. Something about 8 uninterrupted hours...does anybody get that?! I sure as he'll don't! Wake up at least once, usually twice, on good nights.

I love your fighting spirit. I have not changed our “ diet” yet , we have literally been too exhausted to go out since we got home late Saturday night.

I surely do not get 8 hours of sleep, no to mention uninterrupted sleep.
I do not know of anyone getting 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, but maybe there are people who are so lucky?

I find that whenever I fast , I start to feel like I am coming down with a cold.
I will, sometimes, even start alternating sweats and shaking chills. It is worse for me, of course, when I am doing something like a 2-3 day fast.

I am sorry, I should know this: Are you doing intermittent fasting?

It sounds like you are giving your program a good shot!