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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / March 2004an answer in 2 weeks
After another round of tests I received a call from the endocrinologist's office asking me to come in and see him when he's in my local clinic in 2 weeks. The results are in but the assistant on the phone couldn't tell me anything about them. Apparently there is a hormone problem of some type of complexity that the doctor needs to explain it in person along with making a plan. I'm nervous and relieved at the same time. I've done very well since my little meltdown last week. As agreed to by the endo, I've been eating at a weight loss level of 1200 cal/day consisting partially of HMR shakes (3 a day minimum), minimum of 5 fruits and vegetables and the balance is mini-meals or snacks of my own choice - usually cottage cheese & tuna or salmon. I've been eating lentil soup and alien's cauliflower & light cream cheese as 2 of my veggies each day and I generally eat more than the 5 servings. I've been keeping the portions small but eating frequently, approx 6x a day. I've had no sugar, flour, or rice and yet I get plenty of carbs from my fruits, veggies, dairy, and shakes. The daily breakout is approx 30% protein/20% fat/50% carbs. The reason for the diet is obvious, I still have this water weight issue. I've taken off 13 of last week's 20 pounds so far and the muscle definition is back in my calves and thighs, but my belly is still bloated. Once I get back to my maintenance weight I'll probably stay at this lower calorie level until I see the endo and see what's in store. If steroids are going to be involved, I won't be returning to a maintenance calorie level for a long time. My cravings are present but not pervasive the last few days. They've been a lot easier to deal with and even ignore. The insomnia is still around and the androgen reactions are about to start again (more zits and grease), but I feel better and I'm able to enjoy my rock climbing, running and lifting. I made it up a difficult wall last night that I'd been attempting for the last 3 weeks. I had to do a pullup to get to the very top - my first and probably the last for a while because that sucker hurt my arms! That's my update! Jenn > After another round of tests I received a call from the endocrinologist's > office asking me to come in and see him when he's in my local clinic in 2 > weeks. The results are in but the assistant on the phone couldn't tell me > anything about them. Apparently there is a hormone problem of some type of > complexity that the doctor needs to explain it in person along with making a > plan. ***ARG... I hope they do have some news! It sucks that you have to wait 2 weeks to hear it! > I'm nervous and relieved at the same time. I've done very well since my > little meltdown last week. As agreed to by the endo, I've been eating at a > weight loss level of 1200 cal/day consisting partially of HMR shakes (3 a > day minimum), minimum of 5 fruits and vegetables and the balance is > mini-meals or snacks of my own choice - usually cottage cheese & tuna or > salmon. ***Are you still drinking 1 beer a week and having a decadent dessert or is that on hold too? I've been eating lentil soup and alien's cauliflower & light cream > cheese as 2 of my veggies each day and I generally eat more than the 5 > servings. I've been keeping the portions small but eating frequently, [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Jenn I am glad you are feeling better. > > I'm nervous and relieved at the same time. I've done very well since my > > little meltdown last week. As agreed to by the endo, I've been eating at [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > ***Are you still drinking 1 beer a week and having a decadent dessert or is > that on hold too? The beer has been gone quite a while because of the antibiotics for the acne, regular blood tests - I'm on a first name basis with every phelbotomist in the area, and just not feeling like drinking it. The desserts are no longer decadent and I didn't really keep *that* habit going. I've found some very satisfying stuff that isn't decadent in a nutrition or calorie sense. I'm not saying I won't have my beer again - there are a few in the fridge that smile at me once in a while. (DH won't drink dark beer) Jenn Just out of curiousity, what have you found that is satisfying but isn't decadent in a nutrition or calorie sense? I don't like beer.. but I do have a glass of wine about 2-4x a month! "JMA" <bjenniferb@yahoo.com> wrote in message The > desserts are no longer decadent and I didn't really keep *that* habit going. > I've found some very satisfying stuff that isn't decadent in a nutrition or > calorie sense. I'm not saying I won't have my beer again - there are a few > in the fridge that smile at me once in a while. (DH won't drink dark beer) > > Jenn > Just out of curiousity, what have you found that is satisfying but isn't > decadent in a nutrition or calorie sense? Cottage cheese whipped in a blender with a little splenda. Topped w/ berries or sf chocolate sauce. SF jello with bananas, sweetened plain yogurt, and sliced almonds fresh strawberries with sf chocolate sauce LF cream cheese spread on a toasted tortilla w/ cinnamon & splenda Just a few of my favorite things when the sweet tooth strikes. Jenn Some good ideas, thanks! I like having a serving of lc breakstone's cottage cheese at work, with mixed berries, walnuts and splenda. I find this to be very tasty and satisfying. Walnuts are also one of the super foods. I probably should hold off on the cottage cheese for a few days until sinuses clear up more. I eat blueberries, raspberries and/or blackberries almost daily. > > Just out of curiousity, what have you found that is satisfying but isn't > > decadent in a nutrition or calorie sense? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jenn Hi Jenn, I hope all goes well with your visit with the doctor. Great job on your eating habits too. Take care, Paul 300/210/175 > After another round of tests I received a call from the endocrinologist's > office asking me to come in and see him when he's in my local clinic in 2 [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Jenn It's so hard when the doctors make you wait. I hope he'll be having feeling 100% very soon. That you have read I hope he'll have you feeling 100% very soon. > That's my update! > > Jenn I'm sure everything will work out fine. I'm happy to see you are overcomming most of your water retention issue.And sticking to a well thought out plan. Keep us posted! {{{{*}}}}  SignatureJP. 152 lbs gone forever!! --------------- starting 365 current 213 goal 200 hieght 6'3" 27 male NC In Da House --------------- It's good to hear you're feeling better and you've certainly taken the steps to get the water weight under control. I hope these two weeks go quickly for you - it's tough having to wait this long for the test results. Beverly > After another round of tests I received a call from the endocrinologist's > office asking me to come in and see him when he's in my local clinic in 2 [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Jenn Hark! I heard "JMA" <bjenniferb@yahoo.com> say: > After another round of tests I received a call from the endocrinologist's > office asking me to come in and see him when he's in my local clinic in 2 > weeks. The results are in but the assistant on the phone couldn't tell me > anything about them. Apparently there is a hormone problem of some type of > complexity that the doctor needs to explain it in person along with making a > plan. Two weeks will be gone before you know it... :-) SignatureJ.J. in WA State (251/243/150) I'm glad something's happening Jenn, but sorry y ou have to wait 2 weeks to see anyone. Keep us posted. janice 233/177/133 >After another round of tests I received a call from the endocrinologist's >office asking me to come in and see him when he's in my local clinic in 2 >weeks. The results are in but the assistant on the phone couldn't tell me >anything about them. Apparently there is a hormone problem of some type of >complexity that the doctor needs to explain it in person along with making a >plan. UGH!!!! I hate waiting! Still, the fact that a plan was mentioned is encouraging. Much better than being told they can't find anything so just live with it! j > After another round of tests I received a call from the endocrinologist's > office asking me to come in and see him when he's in my local clinic in 2 [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Jenn > UGH!!!! I hate waiting! > > Still, the fact that a plan was mentioned is encouraging. Much better than > being told they can't find anything so just live with it! That's kind of how I'm looking at it. There's something that can be done to manage it probably since the word plan was used. Since it's hormones I'm afraid they're going to try some form of the pill again which normally ends up as a disaster. Every time I've been on it in any form (low dose or regular) it makes my ankles swell - kinda like they've been doing only with the added fun of higher blood pressure. I've also found out that some conditions are treated with steroids. That would suck more. However, no matter how bad things are it could always be worse so I just have to be grateful that I have overall relatively good health, mobility, and fitness and not dwell on the negative stuff. Jenn You are exactly right... count your blessings. You are still relatively healthy and getting into wonderful shape.... Fighting shape for whatever may be wrong with you! I am glad you are staying positive. I have pcos, a f.cked up knee, neck and lower back... But I am thrilled to be alive and thrilled to just feel good (except when I have sinus issues like now). "JMA" <bjenniferb@yahoo.com> wrote in message However, no matter how bad things are it could always be > worse so I just have to be grateful that I have overall relatively good > health, mobility, and fitness and not dwell on the negative stuff. > > Jenn > > UGH!!!! I hate waiting! > > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Jenn Being grateful for overall health is good. The endocrine system sucks. Nothing happens in your body that isn't related to one or more hormones. Fixing a hormone problem in one area can cause unwanted effects in another. Still, you have a doc who is making decisions based upon objective blood work, etc., try anything but be very vocal about side effects, etc. Sometimes the most minor adjustment can put you in balance. j > Being grateful for overall health is good. The endocrine system sucks. > Nothing happens in your body that isn't related to one or more hormones. > Fixing a hormone problem in one area can cause unwanted effects in another. > Still, you have a doc who is making decisions based upon objective blood > work, etc., try anything but be very vocal about side effects, etc. > Sometimes the most minor adjustment can put you in balance. And once you get balanced it doesn't take much to get out of balance. Jenn > > Being grateful for overall health is good. The endocrine system sucks. > > Nothing happens in your body that isn't related to one or more hormones. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jenn So true! > After another round of tests I received a call from the endocrinologist's > office asking me to come in and see him when he's in my local clinic in 2 > weeks. The results are in but the assistant on the phone couldn't tell me > anything about them. Apparently there is a hormone problem of some type of > complexity that the doctor needs to explain it in person along with making a > plan. Well, the good news is that there is news and that (hopefully) there is a resolution within site. I do hate it when the doctor's office calls this way. A few months ago I went in for an annual and they did some bloodwork. I had an appointment the next week to go over the results. Well, about three days after they did the bloodwork, they called and left a message, "This is your doctor's office." We played phone tag for days. I was sure that they had found something horrible in my bloodwork and that is why it couldn't wait until my appointment. It turns out that they were just trying to say that everything was normal. Anyway, I guess that was just a really long way of saying that I understand that waiting can be stressful. I'm glad to see that you have a strategy for dealing with all of the effects of the hormones. Have a plan of action really helps me and I hope that it does the same for you. I am certainly pulling for you. If you need anything, you have my e-mail address. Signaturejmk in NC > Well, the good news is that there is news and that (hopefully) there is > a resolution within site. I do hate it when the doctor's office calls [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > guess that was just a really long way of saying that I understand that > waiting can be stressful. I usually get a letter in the mail when things are normal, so when I get an actual phone call I tend to panic. The assistant did explain that things were too complex to deal with in a letter. > I'm glad to see that you have a strategy for dealing with all of the > effects of the hormones. Have a plan of action really helps me and I > hope that it does the same for you. The calorie cutting worked for 5 whole days. Swelling started again today - off schedule and came with a few pounds which is always frustrating when I've been religiously sticking to my limits. I just gave the scale the finger this morning and put it back into the closet until further notice. The beginning of a "wonderful" day. > I am certainly pulling for you. If you need anything, you have my > e-mail address. Thanks! Jenn |
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