Stones and Stalls - May 2014

May 24, 2014

Well this month hasn't been the best all the way around.  As I've posted before, I have kidney stones that have really taken a toll on my health.  Two ER visits (5/12 & 5/20) with a horribly painful episode that I toughed out on 5/16.  After 9 days of the stone being stuck, the urologist decided the inflammation of my kidney was not good and we should remove the 5 mm stone and insert ureter stents on both sides (done 5/22).  I have another procedure scheduled 5/27 to "shock wave" the two 6 mm stones hanging out in my left kidney, hence the unilateral stents.  Ugh.  Anyway, all of this has caused a stall this month.  I've only lost 3-4 lbs.  Not that I'm completely disappointed, I just wish I could exercise more and get on with my healthy lifestyle.  I lost my job as a result of my medical issues but am staying positive.  There is nothing I could have done to prevent this so it's all part of the plan... right? 

Even with all of the challenges, I am down to 169... a weight I haven't been at in 15 years! Woo-hoo!

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