Originally Posted by
purplemem
Hey!
I am still doing WW and enjoying it! I lost another 4 lbs this week. I start Pulmonary Rehab this morning (in 4 hours) but couldn't sleep tonight. Got bit by a Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Tick, gave me the famous bull's eye rash, started antibiotics for Lyme disease but still have the fever and chills. I don't even know what day it is, exactly, as I've been pretty sickly. However, I'm hoping that Rehab will give me some exercise I can do...my lung function was at 68%
Cindy, what does that mean, exactly? They also added COPD to my list of ills.
I've been craving all kinds of bad for me foods but looking at the photos of fast food helped that one!
I was told to eat 9 grams of protein at every meal so I make it a practice (this is to cover my insulin) and it does help with hunger. I also try to have something hot (like hot tea, or soup) with each meal to make my tummy feel fuller. Cold foods make my tummy feel empty...don't know if it is physical or mental?
Cindy, great job on that 12 hour shift! That's a tough one for anybody.
Going to try to sleep now...
Oh yeah, on the water thing? I drink 3 bottles of 20 oz each day. On the first one I mark 1, the second 2, until I get to 3. Somehow this helps me get it down. I've tried added flavorings, lemon, lime, tea...eventually I go back to numbers and just drink. Try it, you may be surprised!
Great job on the weight loss, so that makes 7lbs total for you down. Keep up the good work.
Pulmonary rehab with be great, they will have you doing exercises that you can do. The place I go is at the hospital for my pulmonary rehab, I started out only able to do 5 mins back in november and now I am up to 35 minss of exercise. I get on a recumbent bike, the elicipile(sp?) and a rowing machine, also do a arm cycle. They asked me if I wanted to do the tread mill but I have shin splints so I dont do the treadmill. Go at your pace and dont over do.
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is one of those blanket diagnosis for a lung disease. I am suprised they had not said you had this before.
That is a great way of keeping track of your water. Since my surgery I have notice that my taste buds have changed and now I can't stand the taste of lemon in my water. I used to drink my water with a lemon and no can't it turns my stomach upside down.
Have a wonderful day all and keep up the good work.