So swollen!

Sunday, April 05, 2009

I did not go to weigh in this week because I was so swollen I could not put my shoes on! I was going to take a picture but I let it slip my mind in exchange for putting on my circaids which barely were able to be fastened! It was a rough day yesterday. All I can say is, I really need to egt this under control! I need to egt my meds adjusted and I need to go to the nutritionist to see what I am doing wrong. I will not let this beat me! I have to get myself in better health!

  

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2CATS2LOVE1 4/6/2009 7:50PM

Dear Tracy, So sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time. I'm sure you must be discouraged to say the least. Well, please know that we are all here for you and know things will be better. Go to the nutritionist and doctor too. Keep us posted. Diane, Timon & Ebony Comment edited on: 4/6/2009 7:51:43 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

JCROWELL 4/5/2009 5:15PM

My prayers are with you Tracy! I hope you are able to discover something that you can do that helps! *hugs* ~Jenn Report Inappropriate Comment

MOV4WARD 4/5/2009 4:50PM

{{{tracy}}} good idea 2 check w/ the doc! last summer when i was swelling so bad they adjusted my meds. Hang in. I know this is hard and can be so discouraging. We have come a long way. We have far to go. Have faith that you will make progress and keep trying. All the small steps you take and all the small choices you make will add up for good changes :) & you're not alone in this. can't walk for you but can walk with you :) Report Inappropriate Comment

OCSHORDY 4/5/2009 3:59PM

Hi! As I read your blog ,I thought these words words from this song woud lift your spirits. "God will make a way, where there seems to be no way, He works in ways we cannot see; He will make a way for you, He will be your guide, hold you closely to His side with love and strength for each new day; He will make a way, God will make way." I will keep you in my prayers. God bless! Comment edited on: 4/5/2009 4:00:14 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

MYCHEE 4/5/2009 3:18PM

Sending a hug your way don't let it get you down, I hope you have a better week hun. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONANDMARY77 4/5/2009 2:05PM

Praying for wisdom. Sending you a cyber hug. God bless, Mary Report Inappropriate Comment

CASEY-DIANE 4/5/2009 2:01PM

Oh Trac...I am feeling for you. I hope you get it all figured out soon. My suggestion would be to drink a ton of water to flush everything out. But I am sure you have already been doing that or thought of it. BIG HUGE HUGS!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ESS@HOME 4/5/2009 1:37PM

Yes, I agree with you and your friends that have posted thus far. Get help from the nutrionist and get your meds adusted and you will feel so much better. You can and will be in better health. God bless you and take care. ~Ess Report Inappropriate Comment

CHANNEL1988 4/5/2009 1:22PM

you won't let it beat you tracy, I agree go get it checked out. Asking for help is best sometimes. You know we are here, behind you, and yelling cheers all the way. It will get better. GO TRACY GO! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAREN_01 4/5/2009 1:21PM

Hope the swelling goes down soon. Thinking of you. Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPPIESUSAN 4/5/2009 1:21PM

Sounds rough. I hope you get some helpful insights from your nutritionist. Report Inappropriate Comment

LAJOSA 4/5/2009 1:21PM

And you will not be beaten! You think and therefore you shall be in control! :D God bless you :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Feeling defeated...

Saturday, March 28, 2009

I did eat late last night so I decided on a no weigh in today since I knew it would be a big number. I had to take my daughter for an MRI and we had Italian and too much of it so I was so swollen today. All I did today was run around and I am trying to unwind now.

ALSO- I found out from a friend that I need to talk to the Dr about taking another medication with the metformin so I wont continue my gains-- the metformin she said is making me gain water weight! Just what I need right?
Well at least I feel better now-- but tell my swollen limbs that!

  

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CHANNEL1988 4/4/2009 12:00AM

I know your feeling bad but you're strong stacy REALLY STRONG! and you can overcome anything. :) It will get better Report Inappropriate Comment

H-2-OH 4/2/2009 12:44PM

Hope things are going better. One day at a time. Report Inappropriate Comment

2CATS2LOVE1 4/1/2009 6:45PM

Take care, Tracy. Sending lots of... Report Inappropriate Comment

LARAINE 4/1/2009 8:19AM

Hang in there I know how ya feel somedays are so busy ya just have to toss in the towel and start back over the next day I know you can do it just hang in there I know I finally got help from dr. so maybe yours will help too HUGS!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHERRYSPRINKLE 3/29/2009 11:51PM

Hang in there Tracy! You can do it! I hope the Dr gives you something better so you arent carrying around so much water weight :( I know it must make your legs feel awful! Report Inappropriate Comment

CASEY-DIANE 3/29/2009 12:57PM

Oh Tracy I am sorry to hear that. Life is hard enough without having things purposely helping us gain! I hope you have a fantastic week! Take care of yourself. xoxox Report Inappropriate Comment

SABELUNA 3/29/2009 11:52AM

Hey - I am on Metformin and I take HTZ (hydrachlorathyazide - sp?) We all have days when we feel like we ruined all that we have been working towards. Just take a deep breath and remember that today is a new day! Keep plugging along! Comment edited on: 3/29/2009 11:53:35 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

MOV4WARD 3/29/2009 11:33AM

Hope the MRI news is good or leads to a solution for dd ~ medical issues can be so distressing.... Hope today is a better day! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAREN_01 3/29/2009 10:56AM

Hang in there. I hope the doctor can help you out. Report Inappropriate Comment

SCIENCE_WRITER 3/29/2009 10:04AM

I definitely agree that you should talk to the doc about meds to help you not retain water. Every little bit helps! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEEDSHELP4EVER 3/29/2009 8:12AM

Tracy, mum takes Metformin and I think she has glicoside(sp) before it now. Hope the dr sorts it Have a good weekend hugs sue Report Inappropriate Comment

BDETTE6 3/29/2009 2:37AM

Tracy, hang in there. I too love to eat and my eyes are always much bigger than my stomach. I was on metformin for many years and glyburide was added to my regime. Not too long ago, I changed to Januvia and this seems to have helped my issues for now. Of course, we are all different, but these are medications that you can speak to your doctor about. I guess what I'm trying to say is that we are all human and make certain choices that we know are not appropriate. You know, the meal you ate most likely tasted wonderful to you and there is nothing wrong with that. Now, it's time to get back on track and make more appropriate choices when it comes to serving sizes! I believe that the only time we are defeated is when we give up. I also believe that you are not giving up because you are able to write about what you feel you did wrong. Who likes to admit we did something wrong? Not I! Also, you are working on correcting the problem instead of ignoring it. That is something to be very proud of. Now, that doesn't sound like a defeated person to me. I'm here for you, and I hope I can turn to you when I need a pep talk. Report Inappropriate Comment

BAABAABIRDSONG 3/29/2009 2:24AM

You stick in there. Maybe next yime you order for one and share the meal Report Inappropriate Comment

JCROWELL 3/28/2009 11:48PM

(((Tracy))) I hope that your dr. can give you what you need to not gain all that water weight! That would be great! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers always! Love you, Jenn Report Inappropriate Comment

UNIQUEGIGGLES 3/28/2009 9:41PM

You sound like you know what you are doing and what to watch for. Don't let defeated feeling get you down You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

AWESOME WI! I could not be happier!

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Well I knew I was down at WI but never expected the release I saw. Being it was St Patrick's day week, we had a lot of corned beef-- which of course is salty-- we had it as corned beef 2x and corned beef hash 2x so I honestly thought I would release about 5 pounds.... well lo and behold-- I got on the scale and then closed my eyes and opened them again... I could not believe the release of 12.6 pounds. SO I am back in the "fourest" and praying never to get back in the 1/4 ton range again. SO my weigh in today was 497.2 and I intend on keeping on reducing my weight.

My daughter is shocked that I report on my facebook about my gains and losses.. I told her that my facebook friends are a part of my life and my weight struggles are a big part of my life. TO have that support means so very much to me.... moreso the support I get here is astronomical! It means the world to me and I thank you all for being there for me!

WOOHOO!

*oops- I gave myself credit for .2 more than I was eligible for-- but hey I am happy to be back in the below 500 range!

  

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MOONLITCHELLE 3/29/2009 8:12AM

You're amazing! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUBY_EMRALD 3/28/2009 7:12PM

Yay for you :) thanks for the comment on my page - yes dancing is the one exercise i love and all the girls and teachers at the studio I go to are so supportive its really good. I have my icon as a graph where i need to lose 20kg at a time - not sure what that is in pounds but I am2/3rds the way to my first one :) I posted the pics on my face book page - and got some really good comments. But I wasnt sure at first. Then you inspired me and while SP is grate its good for your freinds to know what you are strugling with - even if they dont understand it. Which is why SP is soo good. I have heaps more pics and even vido of me dancing on my facebook page if you want to check it out its ruby_emrald@hotmail.com - that will find me :) way to go we can all help eachother here :) Report Inappropriate Comment

REBUILDINGME 3/25/2009 9:10AM

I am so proud of you!! I know you can keep going and be fit and healthy! ~~~~* doin the done girl dance ~~!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BAABAABIRDSONG 3/25/2009 5:52AM

That is excellent. Keep it up. Report Inappropriate Comment

2CATS2LOVE1 3/24/2009 9:38PM

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DALAI_LALA 3/23/2009 1:19PM

Congratulations! Keep up the good work... I have a weight ticker on Facebook. Our friends know what we look like, after all, and what we're up to, so it's not a big deal... Lala Report Inappropriate Comment

POSITIVELY_EB 3/22/2009 6:02PM

Good for you! I had corned beef and cabbage 4 times this week also - sure do love the stuff! Hugs! Beverly Report Inappropriate Comment

CASEY-DIANE 3/22/2009 3:48PM

Way to go Tracy!!!!! And being honest to anyone and everyone is very healthy so I am proud of you for that too! Keep it up girlfriend! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAINIESNEWLIFE 3/22/2009 2:21PM

That is awesome, Tracy!! Keep up the great work!! You can do it!!! Hugs, Lainie Report Inappropriate Comment

MOV4WARD 3/22/2009 2:03PM

i am so tickled for you :) i agree about the support too. have a lot of friends & family who love/support me but no one nearly as heavy and they just don't understand the struggle which is my main focus.... so the support here means the world to me too :) Comment edited on: 3/22/2009 2:05:36 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

MYCHEE 3/22/2009 1:35PM

Way to go!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ESS@HOME 3/22/2009 11:32AM

Wonderful! Such good news! ~Ess Report Inappropriate Comment

SCIENCE_WRITER 3/22/2009 11:11AM

Congratulations! That's fantastic progress! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

SANDIE1942 3/22/2009 10:00AM

Tracy, that is fantastic. Keep up the good work. And I know work it is! Hugs, Sandie Report Inappropriate Comment

NEEDSHELP4EVER 3/22/2009 4:58AM

Good for you Tracy, I am soooo pleased for you sue Report Inappropriate Comment

BKP4166 3/22/2009 2:49AM

Now to keep it going in the direction. Kathy Report Inappropriate Comment

KAREN_01 3/22/2009 2:04AM

I am so happy for you!! WHat a great loss! Hope you have such a good week the next and the next!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KEN_CAR 3/22/2009 1:38AM

that is awesome! i'm so proud of you and so happy for you! keep it up & the weight will continue to just melt off! it's a great feeling, isn't it!?!? Report Inappropriate Comment

It was not just the cookies..

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Oh my here we go again.. I realized after weigh in when I got home that I missed my meds 4 days in a row-- I take 2 different diuretics-- imagine my surprise when I was up 11.2 pounds at weigh in to put me at 509.8 pounds. ! &*%$! I got home from WW and took my meds and I will stay home today-- Mylegs are so swollen that I can not put my feet together. I will post a picture later..

  

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THENEWMRSL 3/19/2009 7:14PM

Hang in there Tracy! It must be a pain to remember those meds every day. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the water weight comes off quickly. Report Inappropriate Comment

CASEY-DIANE 3/18/2009 5:51PM

Oh I am sorry to hear this. Keep on working on and you will get to where you want to be. This journey of ours takes TIME and patience...blah blah blah! (You know what I mean) Report Inappropriate Comment

2CATS2LOVE1 3/17/2009 5:57PM

So sorry, dear friend. I know the feeling when we go up in pounds. Sometimes it's a reason why. R U depressed about something; or upset? That often makes me gain. Lately I have been so stressed at work. I just want to QUIT but I know I can't. Let me know if I can help in some small way...take care...and keep in touch... Diane & Cats Report Inappropriate Comment

SWIMGIRL 3/17/2009 12:04AM

I'm so sorry about your weigh in. Take care of yourself & take those pills. Do I need to send you a pillbox labeled with the days of the week? LOL Mystyne Report Inappropriate Comment

NURSNANA 3/15/2009 11:20PM

Hi Tracyzabelle! I am so sorry to hear about your weigh in. I know how shocking that must have felt. I have gained 10 pounds in a week before, it was the week my dad passed away. All that food the sweet little church ladies brought in, I was trying to eat away my grief. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and hoping you have a better week with the addition of remembering to take your medications. Take Care, Nancy Report Inappropriate Comment

JCROWELL 3/15/2009 10:30PM

(((Tracy))) Take care of yourself sweetie! Take those pills everyday, I am sure that next weeks weigh in will be better! Thank you for stopping by my blog! I miss you, I hope that you are doing well! *hugs* ~Jenn Report Inappropriate Comment

BUFFALOGAL1952 3/15/2009 10:22PM

Tracy! What are you doing to yourself girlfriend. You have to remember those pills! They are important! You can do this Tracy! You need to stay healthy. Get that routine going!!! GO TRACY GO!!!! Claudia Report Inappropriate Comment

H-2-OH 3/15/2009 11:53AM

Oh bummer! Like JMMURRAY8, I'd ask if you have a routine for taking your pills. If not, I'd try to find one. It really helped me when I started taking them at a certain time everyday, like when I brush my teeth in the morning and night. Report Inappropriate Comment

SCIENCE_WRITER 3/15/2009 10:56AM

Do you have a routine for taking your pills? I take allergy medication and birth control, and I was constantly screwing up until I started taking everything at night, right when I went to bed. You could also try right when you get up, or put it in with your lunch, if you need to take them at different times during the day. The important thing is to get into a routine if you have something you need to do every day. I know you can do this. You have a lot of support, too. Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

DIZBIZBELINDA 3/15/2009 4:07AM

Hey you!! The swollen legs sound so painful! I hope that by taking your meds and laying low today that you are feeling better. Just think...next week will be an awesome weigh-in if you can remember to take the meds! I'm in your cheering section!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAREN_01 3/15/2009 1:32AM

Rest and take those meds!! You are too important to neglect yourself. This coming week I know there will be good results. Report Inappropriate Comment

KNAUGHT61 3/14/2009 11:51PM

Here's to a better weigh in next week with you back on the meds you need. I'm sure it will be better! I struggle with taking meds sometimes, and sometimes I just forget, so I know how it goes. Do you have a pillbox reminder? Some of them actually come with built in alarm sounds to remind us to take the darn things. Hoping you will start feeling better soon -- Kathleen Comment edited on: 3/14/2009 11:54:47 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

CHANNEL1988 3/14/2009 9:29PM

Awww tracy I am sorry! Those darn cookies and water pills need to be told whose boss! I have faith in you, even if you don't right now I do! You can keep going and you're going to win the next weigh in I just know it Report Inappropriate Comment

MOV4WARD 3/14/2009 8:02PM

oh Tracy! those darn cookies & missed water pills! been there, know the feeling! it can feel so tough to get going again. Glad u r staying home & focusing on you. b/c u my dahling friend are worth it! and i know you can do it! i'll be thinking of u & hope your puter issues resolve soon! (hugs) jules :) Report Inappropriate Comment

POSITIVELY_EB 3/14/2009 6:31PM

Tracy, those meds are so important for you - you really HAVE to find a way to remember them EVERY DAY!!!! If you don't care for youself, no one else can. Come on, girl! You're a sharp cookie - now use those smarts towards a good end! Hugs! Beverly Report Inappropriate Comment

NEEDSHELP4EVER 3/14/2009 5:29PM

Take your meds, rest and it will be off again. love ya sue Report Inappropriate Comment

EZLIVING 3/14/2009 4:08PM

Hang in there! Feel better. Comment edited on: 3/14/2009 4:09:19 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

Nervous about tomorrow

Friday, March 13, 2009

Weigh in tomorrow and I am a bit nervous. I had a very high carb week-- pasta 3 days in a row.And tonight being Friday-- no meat-- so I need to think what to eat that is not too high carb...

I had a rough week which included girl scout cookies- oops! If I gain it is my own fault..



I hope to get my laptop back soon-- I miss posting daily on my friends blogs!

Have a super weekend!

TracYZ

  

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H-2-OH 3/14/2009 8:38AM

Good luck with the weigh in and with the computer issues! Report Inappropriate Comment

DTRMNEDME 3/14/2009 8:14AM

I am proud of you too. If you didn't lose you know what did it and you will work on that. That is what it takes. I think we have to admit where we goof up and before that is something I couldn't do but I am learning to. You hang in here with me. I know we have a long ways to go but baby steps...one day..one bite at a time and WE CAN DO THIS. Sandy Comment edited on: 3/14/2009 8:15:51 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

SWIMGIRL 3/13/2009 10:10PM

Whatever happens tomorrow, I'm proud of you. You have owned up to your week & can learn from it. You can do this. Mystyne Report Inappropriate Comment

F2MYERS 3/13/2009 8:42PM

I too struggle with my weight and being over 50 and weighing as much as I do, I know I can not cheat life much more with ignoring myself. I want to say that your page is inspirational to me, and I have noticed that if I write down what I can give myself credit for even when I have slipped life isn't so bad. Because if I give myself credit for the good things in my life and write them down! Then when I feel a tiny bit sorry for myself and look back in my journal --- I see all the wonderful things that I have given myself credit for. Report Inappropriate Comment

2CATS2LOVE1 3/13/2009 5:52PM

Well, Tracy, now I can say I'm not the only one! I, too, have cheated w/ things I shouldn't have; alias, high carb. It's tough to diet sometimes. But, don't give up. We are here for you as you are for us. I turned 55 yesterday and bought myself some ice cream at Cold Stone Ice Cream Parlor. Ugh! Chocolate has been my vice of choice due to stress at work too. Hmmmm....... Diane Report Inappropriate Comment

DIZBIZBELINDA 3/13/2009 5:40PM

Awwww, don't be nervous. Think of it as a starting point for next week. You can do this.....none of us are perfect.....the important thing is that we keep trying. (((HUGS))) Report Inappropriate Comment