kellybell
problems
Dec 31, 2007
I've been having some issues... unrelated to the WLS, but I still wanted to write about them.
First off, the lexapro I've been taking is not helping at all. Even with the increase to 20 mg, I have only noticed a MINIMAL difference that isn't worth the side effects. So (WITH DR'S PERMISSION) I have tapered off of it. And... I've lost 3 lbs since then.. So funny that the dr SWEARS that weight gain is NOT a side effect of Lexapro, but I didn't lose a single solitary pound (actually gained between 3 and 5 lbs) the whole time i was taking it, and lost 3 lbs within 3 weeks of quiting. But I need to find something else that works for me.
Second, I've had about 23 tubes of blood drawn in the past 3 weeks. I'm having some numbness in my left leg and left foot, and also in my hands. They tested me for diabetes, and it's not that, thank goodness, but they're a LITTLE worried. I do have some vitamin issues, so I'll increase the dosage of iron supplements, and and a weekly vitamin D supp (both perscription) and increase from one multi-vitamin to 2 per day, and also add 1000 micrograms of calcium daily too. At first they thought the numbness was from a vitamin deficiency, but since it's not my entire foot, they ruled that out pretty quickly.
So I have to go to St E's on Jan 3rd and have an EMG done on my left foot and leg. If they don't find anything with that, they'll do an MRI.
So I kinda hope they find something so they don't have to do the MRI, but i dont' want something to be wrong with me either....
Nice start to the new year, huh
First off, the lexapro I've been taking is not helping at all. Even with the increase to 20 mg, I have only noticed a MINIMAL difference that isn't worth the side effects. So (WITH DR'S PERMISSION) I have tapered off of it. And... I've lost 3 lbs since then.. So funny that the dr SWEARS that weight gain is NOT a side effect of Lexapro, but I didn't lose a single solitary pound (actually gained between 3 and 5 lbs) the whole time i was taking it, and lost 3 lbs within 3 weeks of quiting. But I need to find something else that works for me.
Second, I've had about 23 tubes of blood drawn in the past 3 weeks. I'm having some numbness in my left leg and left foot, and also in my hands. They tested me for diabetes, and it's not that, thank goodness, but they're a LITTLE worried. I do have some vitamin issues, so I'll increase the dosage of iron supplements, and and a weekly vitamin D supp (both perscription) and increase from one multi-vitamin to 2 per day, and also add 1000 micrograms of calcium daily too. At first they thought the numbness was from a vitamin deficiency, but since it's not my entire foot, they ruled that out pretty quickly.
So I have to go to St E's on Jan 3rd and have an EMG done on my left foot and leg. If they don't find anything with that, they'll do an MRI.
So I kinda hope they find something so they don't have to do the MRI, but i dont' want something to be wrong with me either....
Nice start to the new year, huh
ok
Dec 25, 2007
sooo i think i weigh more now than i did before i had the band put in.
Ok, so i'm being dramatic, but that's how i feel...
I am steady at minus 41 lbs, but i'm getting a fill in about 10 days!!! YIPPPPPIE! I'm sooo happy.
I really think this next fill will do it for me. I'm getting some restriction right now, but not enough.
Now if I could just quit eating york peppermint patties, i might be ok
Ok, so i'm being dramatic, but that's how i feel...
I am steady at minus 41 lbs, but i'm getting a fill in about 10 days!!! YIPPPPPIE! I'm sooo happy.
I really think this next fill will do it for me. I'm getting some restriction right now, but not enough.
Now if I could just quit eating york peppermint patties, i might be ok
more please...
Dec 03, 2007
Ok, so I haven't lost any weight since Nov 19th. BUT, I've been eating HORRIBLY! Not bad foods exactally, but eating too much. When I have off days, I don't wanna leave the house because there is so much to do here, but it seems like all I do is eat when I'm home. It totally sucks. I swear, like every 3 or 4 hours I'm searching for something to snack on! Yesterday I had TWO bags of microwave popcorn! Not at the same time, mind you. One was for "lunch" and the other was at about 10:00 at night. Also, I don't pop the whole bag, so only about half the kernels pop so I can't eat the whole bag, even if I want to. Still.
I have been losing my paitence on a regular basis. My doctor increased my dosage of Lexapro to 20 mg, but I don't know if it's really helping... Having a 15 month old child is stressful for anyone, so it's hard to know where to draw the line between normal stress and anxiety... I find myself having to take deep breaths about once an hour to force myself not to lose it. I feel bad for my son, cuz I've been yelling at him alot, and I know he doesn't deserve it. I'm really stressed out about a situation with his dad. He's being a total jerk, and he hasn't seen Nathan in a week. I haven't even talked to him in a week. I don't really understand what's going through his head. He certainly makes things a whole lot harder to deal with. I just can't believe sometimes that this baby I love SOOOO much is half his... yuck! But we made him, and he's here now, and I'm sooo happy for that. Nathan is the best "mistake" I ever made.
