Couch 250: An August Couch

ArtieTheSequal · Nov 01, 2024 at 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel

I got to do something cute this Halloween. My mom's work had a pumpkin decorating contest, so she enlisted me to help. We made an old lady pumpkin. It was fun. Sadly, the pumpkin collapsed under all the weight of the lollipops, but she did win 2nd place and a Starbucks! Poor pumpkin got a headache!

Cute! What a fun idea. But bummer that it collapsed. 2nd place is great!

ArtieTheSequal · Nov 01, 2024 at 01:01 PM

weight loss dr appt went really well. i liked her, she's easy to talk to. She had a list of questions, like about how and what and when I eat and drink, exercise, etc, and we talked about options for meds, she's prescribing bupropion and naltrexone (basically Contrave, except for the combo pill Contrave is exorbitantly expensive). And she wants me to start taking otc vitamin b12. I see her again in 2 months. I am feeling very hopeful for the first time in a while.

ScarletPimpernel · Nov 01, 2024 at 01:20 PM

Artie,
That's interesting about Contrave. Makes sense. I'm on Wellbutrin to 1. Give me energy in the day (I seriously can't even take naps on it) and 2. To try to quit smoking (not helping with that). But it makes sense that those two meds together would help with food cravings.

L told me an interesting thing that you might want to ask your doctor or an endocrinologist. Myo inositol is a supplement that helps with PCOS. But they have found it helps with blood sugar, too. She seriously told me this like a couple of weeks ago and I'm going to check with my endo next appt. If a supplement can help, I'd want to take that in conjunction with my meds. Maybe get off of some meds?

ArtieTheSequal · Nov 01, 2024 at 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel

Artie,
That's interesting about Contrave. Makes sense. I'm on Wellbutrin to 1. Give me energy in the day (I seriously can't even take naps on it) and 2. To try to quit smoking (not helping with that). But it makes sense that those two meds together would help with food cravings.

L told me an interesting thing that you might want to ask your doctor or an endocrinologist. Myo inositol is a supplement that helps with PCOS. But they have found it helps with blood sugar, too. She seriously told me this like a couple of weeks ago and I'm going to check with my endo next appt. If a supplement can help, I'd want to take that in conjunction with my meds. Maybe get off of some meds?

Thanks Scarlet, that's good to hear that the wellbutrin gives you energy, my dr mentioned that it should do that for me too. And thanks for the info about the supplement, I'll look into that.

LonesomeTonight · Nov 01, 2024 at 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Thanks Scarlet, that's good to hear that the wellbutrin gives you energy, my dr mentioned that it should do that for me too. And thanks for the info about the supplement, I'll look into that.

I'm glad your appointment went well! I hope the Wellbutrin and Naltrexone are helpful.

With the B12, did she suggest a sublingual form, where you have it under your tongue instead of swallowing it? Those can be more easily absorbed.

ArtieTheSequal · Nov 01, 2024 at 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

I'm glad your appointment went well! I hope the Wellbutrin and Naltrexone are helpful.

With the B12, did she suggest a sublingual form, where you have it under your tongue instead of swallowing it? Those can be more easily absorbed.

No, she didn't mention that. I'd prefer it actually. Thanks LT!

LostOnTheTrail · Yesterday at 08:40 AM

Couch Workout Club day 91

I felt like I needed to stretch out my legs, so I did a 15 minute yoga workout.
Think I checked out partway through, though, because I don't really remember stretching them.

Lemoncake · Yesterday at 09:04 AM

The national retail federation estimated that consumers would bring in $11.6 billion for Halloween this year. With an average spend of $104 per person.

$500 million is also spent on pet costumes.

ArtieTheSequal · Yesterday at 01:29 PM

As hopeful as I was feeling yesterday, I am a bit down today. The pharmacy won't have my new meds until next week, I was hoping to start them today. Sigh. Oh well, it is what it is right? Being honest, I'll probably just self-medicate with wine this afternoon after I talk to my son for his birthday anyway. And play clash of clans with my sis and bro in law. even though they're in Missouri, on weekends we text back and forth while we're playing so it's kinda like we're together.

I am missing therapy today. That was a surprise that hit me outta the blue.

Jersey 4 · Yesterday at 02:04 PM

Art- You can start the diet without the meds. These meds aren’t going to be the end all and be all in your journey towards a healthier lifestyle. They are there to give you that boost you need. Maybe at some point in your journey you might find you don’t even need them. I think once you start implementing the changes in diet and exercise and it becomes a normal part of your routine again..you’ll be good to go.

Jersey 4 · Yesterday at 02:11 PM

I know this sounds crazy but I’m starting to think I have an undiagnosed learning disability. There is a part of my brain that just refuses to have a basic understanding of certain things. I have a five year old kindergartener in my care that brought home a basic worksheet the other day that she needed help on and I was stumped on something. I felt like a total idiot that I couldn’t comprehend the instructions on the worksheet.

Lemoncake · Yesterday at 02:39 PM

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I know this sounds crazy but I’m starting to think I have an undiagnosed learning disability. There is a part of my brain that just refuses to have a basic understanding of certain things. I have a five year old kindergartener in my care that brought home a basic worksheet the other day that she needed help on and I was stumped on something. I felt like a total idiot that I couldn’t comprehend the instructions on the worksheet.

It doesn't sound crazy Jersey and it might be worth exploring Jersey if it helps you.

They have changed the way maths is taught in America.

I remember when my sister was studying for her 11+, her tutor who was a Oxford maths graduate openly said she didn't know for one question. (The consortium papers for anyone interested). It happens and it's okay. Try not to judge yourself for it.

Lemoncake · Yesterday at 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

As hopeful as I was feeling yesterday, I am a bit down today. The pharmacy won't have my new meds until next week, I was hoping to start them today. Sigh. Oh well, it is what it is right? Being honest, I'll probably just self-medicate with wine this afternoon after I talk to my son for his birthday anyway. And play clash of clans with my sis and bro in law. even though they're in Missouri, on weekends we text back and forth while we're playing so it's kinda like we're together.

I am missing therapy today. That was a surprise that hit me outta the blue.

I'm really sorry to hear that the timing didn’t work out with your meds—it’s frustrating when things are delayed.Even if they're far away, it's awesome that you have that shared activity to keep the bond close.

Not having therapy today when it was really needed is tough, especially when you're trying to push forward. Maybe after your son's birthday call and the gaming session, it’ll take the edge off the day a bit. I hope you can find some comfort and relaxation, even if today isn’t how you’d planned it.

ArtieTheSequal · Yesterday at 03:07 PM

Thanks, Lemon. I did get myself a new knock-off fitbit thingie, that's nicer than the old one I had that stopped working, to encourage myself to get steps in. it's pretty, has a rose-colored band. My first step food-wise is to kick the sugar habit (again). The dr yesterday said that she wants me to start working toward an 80% protein, 20% carbs diet.

unaluna · Yesterday at 07:49 PM

I got a letter from my insurance this week that they wanted to change my beta-blocker away from what ive been taking like since it was effing invented!!! I researched it more - looked it up on next years formulary. Its gonna cost me like $25 a month instead of zero, to stay with the old med. I can handle that. Im glad i figured it out. But geez you hafta be fairly computer literate to take care of yourself nowadays. As well as medically literate. My old med wasnt in the index, but it was in the formulary. Tricky richards!

ArtieTheSequal · Yesterday at 08:39 PM

My son turned 26 today, and I got to talk to him on the phone for a little bit this afternoon. I do wish he'd moved closer to us... but I get it. He never liked the desert, and he and his gf are so much happier up north. I can't wait to see him when they come for a visit in early February! We invited them to stay with us while they're here to save a little $$ but I doubt they will. We'll see. It was so good talking with him today. He's never been a big phone talker, he prefers to text like all the young whippersnappers haha.

Jersey 4 · Yesterday at 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

It doesn't sound crazy Jersey and it might be worth exploring Jersey if it helps you.

They have changed the way maths is taught in America.

I remember when my sister was studying for her 11+, her tutor who was a Oxford maths graduate openly said she didn't know for one question. (The consortium papers for anyone interested). It happens and it's okay. Try not to judge yourself for it.

Thank you Lemon. You always have wise words.

LonesomeTonight · Today at 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jersey 4

I know this sounds crazy but I’m starting to think I have an undiagnosed learning disability. There is a part of my brain that just refuses to have a basic understanding of certain things. I have a five year old kindergartener in my care that brought home a basic worksheet the other day that she needed help on and I was stumped on something. I felt like a total idiot that I couldn’t comprehend the instructions on the worksheet.

It's entirely possible and could be worth looking into. There are many different elements to how we understand things, such as spatial ability or reading comprehension. Plus things like processing speed and working memory (I know some of this from my D having various assessments).

For example, my mom is great with numbers (used to work as a bookkeeper), but she can't read a map or reverse directions at al (like figure out how to get home from somewhere new).

Though as Lemon said, if it was at all math-related, they've changed how they teach that. I've tried reading about it and was still confused--and I used to be really good at math in school!

LostOnTheTrail · Today at 07:30 AM

Couch Workout Club day 92

A brief workout from my self-care app today.

Trigger warning for possible TMI.

Possible trigger:

Today has a gastric element, so I couldn't go out to the park.

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Lemoncake Roses are falling. Member Since May 2017 Location: Seattle. Posts: 9,934 (SuperPoster!) 7 10.4k hugs given	Yesterday at 09:04 AM #868 The national retail federation estimated that consumers would bring in $11.6 billion for Halloween this year. With an average spend of $104 per person. $500 million is also spent on pet costumes. __________________
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ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert of my soul Posts: 7,583 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,991 hugs given	Yesterday at 03:07 PM #874 Thanks, Lemon. I did get myself a new knock-off fitbit thingie, that's nicer than the old one I had that stopped working, to encourage myself to get steps in. it's pretty, has a rose-colored band. My first step food-wise is to kick the sugar habit (again). The dr yesterday said that she wants me to start working toward an 80% protein, 20% carbs diet.
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