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Oh no Julia. How did you fall down the stairs? You didn't break or fracture a rib also right? That could cause your chest to hurt.
Irvin has two compression fractures in his lower back and unfortunately there is nothing you can do about them. He can't have narcotic pain meds either as they make him sick. That was in 2017 and he has good days and bad days, but he just keeps trucking along. I hope you find something that gives you some relief.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Maybe ask them about Contrave it's a pill. I've been on Lomaira and Topiramate for over a year and at first they worked really well, but lately they haven't been as helpful so when I go in November I'm going to ask about Contrave. I will say I have lost 35 lbs and kept it off, but seem to be stuck.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
I've kind of lost track of the days. I fell down the stairs again. This time it was a T5 & T6 compression fracture. The pain is unbelievable. For some reason it is in my chest and when I go to lay down it makes me scream. So I've been trying to take it easy. The only comfortable chair is my recliner. I don't tolerate any narcotic pain meds, they make me puke and before I do they make me feel like I want to die. So I avoid them, the only relief I have had is muscle relaxers that also make me sleepy, so it's been a real struggle. The ortho Dr couldn't tell me why the center of my chest hurts so much. Coughing and laughing hurt as well as taking a deep breath. There is also deep pain in my breasts, I'm assuming it is my pec muscles. I have a referral for an chest MRI with contrast dye, but I'm not going to do it. I hate the dye because I can taste it, and from what the ortho said there really isn't anything that they can do about this. There is no surgery or other intervention that they have. Basically he said as long as the pain is getting better not to do the MRI, it has improved so I'm not going to do it. Even if my thorax was fractured there is nothing they do about it.
The rains have arrived and the temps have gone down. Currently 51 degrees with a high of 66 today. I turned the heat on yesterday.
I've lost weight only because I'm not hungry. I eat breakfast and lunch and that is about it. Breakfast is Greek yogurt, raspberries and a fairlife mocha with unsweetened cocoa and truvia. Lunch is smoked salmon and triscuits and I don't usually have dinner add in a couple of peanut butter cookies. I know not healthy but they taste good.
I worked Mon & Tues but yesterday the pain was too much and I retired to my recliner. I really hate this. I need to find a one level house, but now is not the time to buy or sell.
My roommate is still looking for a job, but he finally got his unemployment sorted so he will have some income.
QOTD- I don't, I am too sensitive to noise. I use a air cleaner for white noise so I don't hear any other sounds.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
It's a great day to be alive. 
on 10/2/25 5:08 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin Jennifer and all.
Not sure what is planned for the day. My mom is already acting paranoid this morning about the neighbors. It's never ever going to end.
If we're able to be home I'd like to work on chainmaille.
QOTD: I love to do it when I can!
B: deelights breakfast sandwich and coffee
the rest is terribly unplanned
Good Friday-Eve Gang. Just like typical New England today we have a nice cool crisp Fall morning and then starting the weekend we go back into a heat wave. Gotta love it. LOL My plan for today is to finish working on the conference room chairs. I have everything set up and ready to go just waiting for the sun to come up a bit more so it's a little warmer out. I'll be happy if I can get them all done today.
The instructor had to cancel last night for the weight routine, so we ended up staying home and working on other stuff. We will go tonight as he rescheduled for then. I actually got several small things done last night and then relaxed for a half hour before going to bed and slept really well. I think it was the cool weather.
QOTD: Do you open your bedroom window a little when it's cool outside? We always have a fan on in the bedroom when we go to bed, but when the weather starts to turn cooler at night, we open one window about 4 inches and let the cool air in. I think it helps us sleep better.
B: coffee and protein shake
L: salad with grilled chicken
D: grilled steak tips with mushrooms
Going to the Y. Then watching football on Prime.
Have a great day everyone.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Melody, it is so hard to be around someone who has those days. My mom did it for several years and it took a toll on her. I imagine you don't have a lot of opportunity for respite care but hope you grab every opportunity for it that comes along.
Crossing fingers you'll get that appointment in good time and that they'll help both your shoulder and hip.
It was so kind of you to donate some of your jewelry pieces to the rescue. And gorgeous photo of your kitty.
Hi, sorry to be so late in the day AGAIN. Every evening I swear I'm going to get here earlier yet it doesn't happen.
Accomplished a task I've been avoiding...canning the yellow pole beans. The garden is at a point where the plants all know it is Autumn even though we haven't had a hard frost yet. Well, except the peppers who are going gangbusters still. Tomorrow I'll get a floating row cover on them for warmth. The beans are getting tough...I'm letting the Helda make seeds and podding them to freeze to add to soups. The yellow beans are an F4 I think so no sense trying to save seeds, just wanted to get the last used up. Not that I need more canned beans, I'm the only one who eats them and there are several year's worth in the pantry.
QOTD: Not quite yet but it feels so close. When we see big clouds of those annoying gray midges I'll really know it is Fall.
Still on my plateau, le sigh.
B: my usual protein/collagen shake
L: not hungry
D: Made myself eat 3 oz lean roast beef chopped in teensy tiny cubes into a soup consisting of roasted carrots, green beans, a little onion, and approx. 1 cup beef broth. For dessert one Chocxo 'Cookies and Cream' cup. Must hit up Amazon to order more.
Hope to see you earlier tomorrow.
on 10/1/25 12:26 pm - Amarillo, TX
on 10/1/25 12:25 pm - Amarillo, TX
Good afternoon all.
its been a rather ****ty day tbh. My mom is in rare form, even for her. Yelled at me at the top of her lungs...including the f bomb. Real classy
my doctors office called and they are going to try and get me into a doctor in Lubbock for my shoulder. I also hope they'll see about my left hip too. It's really starting to bother me as well. Hopefully things will get rolling now.
i've made some things to give the animal rescue that took in Momma. A few pendants with chains and a few keychains. Will be taking photos today so I'll show y'all later this week.
QOTD: usually yes. We have a lot of "false falls" though so we get to go back and forth.
B: egg, cheese and coffee
L: Burrito and pork rinds
D: haven't decided on this one yet.
