Bluegirls journey to ar*e island

Ha, it's lovely Krissy, thanks!

So the world of me, it's been sleepy and spotty and bruising easily. I would say anaemic but I don't suppose I can be after 3 months on SS. But the only other explanation is that my iron stores were so low before I started on plan that they are now really diminished.

The only other thing I thought it could be was diabetes, which wouldn't make sense on the calories and weight loss. I guess they'll give me a better idea tomorrow.

Ive dug out my old "my net diary" account and I'm counting calories, and enjoying food. I just really didn't plan this end to my journey.

Hope you are all well and disappearing fast xx
 
Aww lovely it might not be the end but atleast you are already about half way there!
Iron is a very common thing so fingers crossed its something simple that can be sorted with some extra vitamin intake.
Have you been off work all this time? Hope your resting up well xx
 
well fingers crossed tomorrow that it's a simple, easily-remedied explanation. what have you enjoyed most from the world of food? do tell!
 
Well I read something funny the other day. Do you have your tetras hot?

I have my shakes made with boiling water ( choc and chic mint) and i read hot water kills off some of the vitamin content.

Anyway back to you lady! Im missing you, so get well soon chika. This isn't the end, it's just an interlude!
 
Hey! Blue, I'm glad you are doing ok. I am struggling with CWP for various reasons.....I may be joining you calorie counting at some point in the near future. Right now feeling sorry for myself as my hair is thinning and I whilst it may be an age thing I don't think this CWP on off business is helping me.

Glad you are enjoying food.......I so want to be able to do that properly!
 
Hi lovely ladies, thought I should come and thank you all for your kind wishes and let you know how the Dr's went.

Had a full and frank with him, he thinks that I am exhausted, mentally as much as physically. Not just with work and normal life but the added pressure that a VLCD inflicts on our mental health. While I am not sure this is the case for everyone on a VLCD I do understand what he meant. As you all know it's all encompassing, it's sometimes selfish, it's challenging and if the rest of your life is like that too then in his view something has to give.

He definatley wasn't against the diet, my test results don't show anything shocking. But he was shocked that I had decided to a bark in something so restrictive and demanding. We talked about my relationship with food and suggested an ED service, which I am not sure I want/need as things are actually better than they once were. He made me think a lot about the expextations and demands I am putting my body under with my whole lifestyle.

I was brave, I didn't get upset, but I did try and explain a lot of how I feel. He was great and cut me a deal. Have 4 weeks of calorie counting, see how I feel, at the end of that either continue with that excepting that it's the way forever or go back to CD with a referral to the ED service. So I've resurected "my net diary" and I'm calorie counting.

This week I am on leave/sick not sure which yet, but safe to say I am doing very little. I've had my hair done today (even had some feather extensions/clips put in for a change!) tomorrow we have to go to mediation about step son residency order then nothing planned until Sunday's trip to the north east.

I already feel like I can breathe.

I hope I can find somewhere on here to keep my diary up to date. I've not weighed this week, I m trying to just "be" and see where that gets me.

I think you are all truly amazing

Kay xx

Ps Spangles - home made flapjack! Xx
 
Glad to hear everything is ok health wise in the land of blue!
Definitely agree that you could be exhausted, from your past posts its obvious you have alot going on with work, travelling and your home life.
Maybe when you are done with the calorie counting you could do one week of SS and one week of 810? A friend of mine does that as she couldnt handle the not eating at all so there are loads of options!
must be nice having proper meals though and I'm sure you are making healthier choices

Take care and pop back soon to let us know how you are getting on :)
 
oh honey - the best laid schemes, eh?

and you'd better bloody keep your diary going - you don't get away that easily, madam.
 
I went back to my GP today at his request. He said he had been thinking about my symptoms since my visit on Monday and as he hadnt examined me just talked to me he thought he should.

Anyway its a good job he did, he found I have a heart murmur, now usually that wouldnt be anything to be worrried about, but as it it something new (didnt show up on a previous ECG) he is concerned.

So I have to have a raft of tests next week. X ray, ECG and Blood Tests, then back to him. I'm relieved that there is something and just trying not to get carried away thinking about what it could be.

Diet wise, he suggested I wasnt so rigid and hard on myself. Said 1500 was plenty low enough for me at present. So tonight I'll have an extra glass of milk before bedtime.

Hope you are all well and happy xx
 
Oh dear lovey! Its a good thing your doctor got you back!
I'm sure its nothing to worry about so don't let your imagination run wild, and definitely don't google anything! Always ends badly.

You can keep your mind busy looking up wedding crafty ideas for me ;)

Hope the tests go well and I'm sure they will, keep us updated beautiful xx
 
Aww bless u lets hope u get to the bottom of it! Enjoy that glass of milk x x x x x
 
oh honey! but good that your doctor wasn't too busy to think about your condition. keep well, be kind to yourself and keep us posted xxxxx
 
Nice to hear you have a GP that takes (and has) time to think about his patients. And I'm glad that you have an answer of sorts. Sorry to hear about your heart murmur though, I hope the tests reveal good news and a solution... <<<Hugs>>> X
 
Hey lovelies, how the devil are you all? I've really missed you all but not been in the right place to see how well you are all doing well I'm getting slowed down by carbs and calories and binges.

So where am I, I went back to my GP yesterday, all tests are ok, heart, liver and kidneys all functioning well, so if I do have a murmur then it's not a dangerous one. Blood tests were all good. X-rays perfect. Just a question on borderline iron deficiency so he's given me some tablets for that. I've also got a wheeze so steroids for a couple of weeks for that too.

He is referring me to a chronic Fatigue Syndrome specialist clinic. I had a virus 4 years ago called Epstein Barr which can lead to CFS. At the time I was off work for 8 months and went back having totally changed my personal circumstances in order for me to function properly. Anyway he thinks work and family and general normal life are catching up on me. Which I guess could be the case.

So I asked him about a VLCD. He said he didn't know it, so I gave him an education. His rule has always been to recommend exercise and slow steady weight loss. But when I reminded him again about being away from home 5 days a week he understood the difficulties of canteen and hotel food and said give it another 2 weeks and then he would happily support me as long as I saw him or the practice nurse regularly. Which actually fits in well with my plans for a weeks holiday over Easter when I want to eat and drink.

So ladies, fingers crossed, I'll be back sometime in early April and I can't wait xx
 
that all sounds really positive, my lovely. you must be relieved that the medical thing isn't serious - and how fab to have such a supportive doctor. xxxxx
 
Blue, you're doing so well in the "real world"! Sooo proud of you and very happy for you! Must take a leaf out of your book and get on with things!
 
The real world isnt that grand, I really am missing the safety of SS. I know those of you that are in the middle of a bad day where all you can think about is food will not beleive me, but truly, knowing that you feel lighter, than you have more energy, that those sluggish afternoons after a sandwich arent happening to you should be relished (ok that might be pushing it a little!). I'm finding choosing so difficult, and I know that if I had followed Spangles lead (if of course I was at home and had the ability to cook too) and gone down a diet chef route this step/layby might have been an easier place.

Still i am where I am. Another 2 weeks of steroids, an agreement from my lovely CDC that I can go and see her straight after the Easter holdiay, then for me, the next 12 weeks should get the final bit (lot) off. I've never taken the easy route in life, so I guess I shouldnt have been suprised at the last few weeks.

Please ladies, stick at it. I promise that as bad as today feels on SS the feeling when the scales move, your trousers feel slack, that size 16 dress fits and your partners gives you a big cuddle and there is room for him to cross his arms around your back make today worth while.

Much love x
 
Awh!!! Honey that so makes sense! Alas if only I could just have the food without the binges!! I'm working on it. Had a good SS+ day yesterday only to binge this morning after school run. I had ordered some slim and save samples as I thought it my help having them as a cd backup especially the cottage pie etc.

I'll keep on trying and hopefully when you're back on cd we can get through the last chunk of weight we need to lose. Then the next chapter can commence properly. Xx

Ps forum is slow had to try logging in several times before I got on again.
 
I think I may have broken a record. I got on the scales this morning and I have GAINED almost a stone since I've been poorly. I dont need any help to know how, but jeeze, that was so easy! I am sure that the health problems and steroids havent helped but good god ada thats terrible!
 
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