Journal Entry for December 2, 2007
December 2, 2007 3:28pm
I'm so sad....I had to say goodbye to Snuggles yesterday....even though i knew it was coming, and our vet gave us two more months with her that …
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About Me
40 yo female, married, one child, lots of pets. I just recently lost 60 pounds. I'm now embarking on phase II of my healthy transformation - trying to quit smoking!!!
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Crochet, reading, writing, singing, mountain biking, healthy eating/weight loss/working out, soap operas and movies, jewelry making, cardmaking/scrapbooking, surfin' the web, spending time with my kid/family/pets...
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Journal Entry for November 26, 2007
November 26, 2007 2:26pm
Wow - haven't been on here in a while....been back to work a week and a half, now just over 6 weeks post op and it's been a struggle...I get …
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HI ! I read your profile and thought why didn't i put in stuff like that ! it sounds so positive. good luck ! pepper15
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Hi thanks i am going in tomorrow witch will be firday it is thursday here. so starting to get nervous big time,thanks
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how do you like chehalis? i use to live in centralia forever!!
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Hi i was wondering with you BA did you take anything,like vitamins to help you recover faster, you said it was a breeze fingers crossed
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Hi how are you, just wanted to tell you i booked in for my ba for the 15th and to tell the truth i feel scared shitless, what have i done lol
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Close Smoking Addiction & Recovery
Hi! My name is Barb. I am a 40 YO female, married, one child who is almost 18. I have been smoking a little more than a pack per day for about 20 years. I am trying to quit. I really need some support!!! This place is amazing...I am so thankful for it!!
Treatments
- Chantix Considering
- Haven't done this yet - next step if patch doesn't work
- Cold Turkey Not Working
- Unfortunately this is where I am right now. Can't use the patch, gum or other supplements now for the next 28 days before surgery...STRUGGLING!!
- Commit Lozenge Not Working
- HATE the taste!
- Nicotine Gum Working / Worked
- This was a good option. Unfortunately not allowed to use it right now.
- Nicotine Patch Not Working
- I have pitched these in favour of the gum!
- Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
- Dr. Put me back on this now since I have to go "cold turkey" from all nicotine replacements after only 1 week...
- Willpower Not Working
- Trying, trying....Lord help me!!!
Close Asthma
Type: OtherI've had asthma all my life, mostly allergen-activated, but also in my younger years was activated by exercise. I have been in control for years, in spite of being a smoker...but I just found this website and would like to be a part of this group.
Treatments
- Advair Working / Worked
- Been on this for about 5 years, works great
- Albuterol Somewhat Helpful
- It worked great until they changed to the HFA formula. I don't think it works as well.
- Azmacort Working / Worked
- Was on this for years before Advair. Worked pretty well, though inconvenient (16 puffs a day!)
- Duoneb Working / Worked
- This works great for severe exacerbations during illnesses such as pneumonia
- Combivent Working / Worked
- I use this for pre-exercise and it works great.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I had been heavy from about age 22 until last year. I have tried so many of the diets on the market, and finally found something that has changed my life completely. I lost 60 pounds from 8/10/06 to 04/24/07, and I have maintained since.
Treatments
- NutriSystem Working / Worked
- This is my miracle!!!! It has changed my life. Now it is a WAY OF LIFE for me.
Open Plastic Surgery
I have had a BA in 2005, and am now awaiting my full TT/MR/BB reconstruction. I should be having surgery in September. My consult is one week away!
Open Raynaud's Disease
I've had this condition for several years, but it seemed pretty under control until the last few weeks. I'm experiencing more and more symptoms.
Open Chronic Pain
I've had pain issues over the past 20 years...due to several accidents, surgeries, and stress, as well as my job mechanics...I'm trying to deal with it mostly on my own now...it's hard....
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- Some hurt me, some don't. I have a D.O. now who does gentle OMD. It seems to help some.
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- Worked great, doc won't let me have it long-term.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Works great for exacerbations. It's been a while tho since I've been on this.
- Voltaren Working / Worked
- Works fairly well for the long-term.
- Robaxin Working / Worked
- Works great, again I'm not allowed to have it long-term...but for exacerbations.
Open Families & Friends Affected By Suicide
I lost my father in law, then my ex-husband to suicide. Father in law was definitely intentional....ex-husband was more accidental overdose. Either way, they both left this world too young. I'm still dealing with the effects of losing my ex-father-in-law, to whom I was very very close.
Treatments
Open Insomnia
I've had insomnia for over 20 years. It's the bane of my life.
Treatments
- Ambien Working / Worked
- Worked but doc won't let me have it long-term
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Works great, again, doc won't let me have it
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- I do this every night, the only way to drown out noise
- Rozerem Somewhat Helpful
- This one the doc will let me have...doesn't work too great
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentI have lost several important people and animals and am about to lose another...would like some support in grief.
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- Crying Working / Worked
- always helps - outlet valve!
- Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful
- not always helpful...
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Another great tool....
- Reading Working / Worked
- Everything I can get my hands on!
- Remembering Somewhat Helpful
- Again this helps at times...
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- DS is a wonderful place!
- Talking Working / Worked
- I think this is the most important tool for me.
- Time Somewhat Helpful
- Still not completely over these losses. Wonder if I ever will be.
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