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February Challenge

I had shingles on my face and scalp years ago. One eye was puffed shut and the sores were weepy, itchy and painful. I won't attach the photos because they're really bad. But it's so good you got the shot. I hope it keeps the inner nerve system from freaking out in clusters.

I went to the ER and some arrogant jerk misdiagnosed me. Went back the next day, insisting on a different doc.

Wish there'd been a vaccine back then. The pain is worse than any other, as these are directly attached to nerve endings.
 
dianeseattle said:
I had shingles on my face and scalp years ago. One eye was puffed shut and the sores were weepy, itchy and painful. I won't attach the photos because they're really bad. But it's so good you got the shot. I hope it keeps the inner nerve system from freaking out in clusters.

I went to the ER and some arrogant jerk misdiagnosed me. Went back the next day, insisting on a different doc.

Wish there'd been a vaccine back then. The pain is worse than any other, as these are directly attached to nerve endings.
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Diane, My friend got it really bad in her eye and it took months and months to get a correct diagnosis as that was the only place it showed up. It was not only painful and looked awful but she started to lose her vision in that eye. Scary stuff.
 
JudyNY said:
Diane, My friend got it really bad in her eye and it took months and months to get a correct diagnosis as that was the only place it showed up. It was not only painful and looked awful but she started to lose her vision in that eye. Scary stuff.
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My mom has something wrong with her eye and they can't figure it out, I am going to mention this to her medical team! It might not be the case but it wouldn't hurt to rule it out.
 
When you guys say "water" is that literally plain water? I was told by my nutritionist that all fluids count. Not like protein shakes, but water with sugar free flavors, gatorades, propel, anything like that counts towards your "fluid goal". Although they do recommend you get at least half of your daily fluids in actual water. I drink a TON of water, so either way I don't feel I will have a problem once I get through the recovery part of surgery but I am curious about it.
 
Kcuster83 said:
When you guys say "water" is that literally plain water? I was told by my nutritionist that all fluids count. Not like protein shakes, but water with sugar free flavors, gatorades, propel, anything like that counts towards your "fluid goal". Although they do recommend you get at least half of your daily fluids in actual water. I drink a TON of water, so either way I don't feel I will have a problem once I get through the recovery part of surgery but I am curious about it.
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I count flavored water as part of the total. For example, I often mix 3/4 water with 1/4 "real" cranberry juice (I can't stand the taste of artificial sweeteners). I count the extra calories, and I count it as water as well.
 
Kcuster83 said:
When you guys say "water" is that literally plain water? I was told by my nutritionist that all fluids count. Not like protein shakes, but water with sugar free flavors, gatorades, propel, anything like that counts towards your "fluid goal". Although they do recommend you get at least half of your daily fluids in actual water. I drink a TON of water, so either way I don't feel I will have a problem once I get through the recovery part of surgery but I am curious about it.
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I was allowed to count everything as long as it wasn't a caffeinated beverage. It helps especially in the beginning to get to 64 oz. Funny though that I was considering next month to use it as a count for only water. Most of the time I am at 64 oz of just plain water and sometimes a little short, but I might have been drinking protein shakes or herbal tea so I get there anyway.

BTW, I am having a much easier time drinking my water and keeping track since I bought a 32 oz hydro flask (insulated bottle) that keeps my water nice and cold all day which is how I prefer it. :)
 
JudyNY said:
I was allowed to count everything as long as it wasn't a caffeinated beverage. It helps especially in the beginning to get to 64 oz. Funny though that I was considering next month to use it as a count for only water. Most of the time I am at 64 oz of just plain water and sometimes a little short, but I might have been drinking protein shakes or herbal tea so I get there anyway.

BTW, I am having a much easier time drinking my water and keeping track since I bought a 32 oz hydro flask (insulated bottle) that keeps my water nice and cold all day which is how I prefer it. :)
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Yes, I prefer ice cold water too. I heard you absorb it better at room temp though. I have no idea if that is true or not.
 
Day 6

Calories: 1,145
Protein: 91
Water: 86
Exercise/Movement Yes
Habit tracker: 13/13

My daughter is going through a whole bunch of stuff right now due to her circumstances. Her boyfriend's house is being foreclosed for starters and you can imagine the strain this can bring to a relationship. Plus he has a gambling problem and just ignored the opportunity to work with the bank on fixing this. Last night he took money out of her account and went to the casino. Thank goodness that she is on better meds but meds can only do so much. I've been talking her out of doing self-harm and it isn't easy.

The only reason why I am saying all this is that I have not been letting this stress sidetrack me with my goals. Far too often I let myself eat my emotions. Working hard not to go there and honestly feel like I am in a much better place with my mindset. I feel like I am back to my pre-op and early post-op frame of mind. My daily inspiration post is.... "I am my motivation." No one can do this for me. It's got to come from within.
 
JudyNY said:
Day 6

Calories: 1,145
Protein: 91
Water: 86
Exercise/Movement Yes
Habit tracker: 13/13

My daughter is going through a whole bunch of stuff right now due to her circumstances. Her boyfriend's house is being foreclosed for starters and you can imagine the strain this can bring to a relationship. Plus he has a gambling problem and just ignored the opportunity to work with the bank on fixing this. Last night he took money out of her account and went to the casino. Thank goodness that she is on better meds but meds can only do so much. I've been talking her out of doing self-harm and it isn't easy.

The only reason why I am saying all this is that I have not been letting this stress sidetrack me with my goals. Far too often I let myself eat my emotions. Working hard not to go there and honestly feel like I am in a much better place with my mindset. I feel like I am back to my pre-op and early post-op frame of mind. My daily inspiration post is.... "I am my motivation." No one can do this for me. It's got to come from within.
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I am sorry to hear about your daughter, I know how that is as I have someone very close to me that inflicts self harm. I couldn't imagine if it was a child. (Even an adult, still your child). It is so good that you are able to keep your mind focused and keep conscious of yourself. It is so hard so good for you!
 
JudyNY said:
I was allowed to count everything as long as it wasn't a caffeinated beverage. It helps especially in the beginning to get to 64 oz. Funny though that I was considering next month to use it as a count for only water. Most of the time I am at 64 oz of just plain water and sometimes a little short, but I might have been drinking protein shakes or herbal tea so I get there anyway.

BTW, I am having a much easier time drinking my water and keeping track since I bought a 32 oz hydro flask (insulated bottle) that keeps my water nice and cold all day which is how I prefer it. :)
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My team also allowed all non caffeinated liquid to go towards my water goal. But, now that I’m so far out I only count water water.
 
JudyNY said:
Day 6

Calories: 1,145
Protein: 91
Water: 86
Exercise/Movement Yes
Habit tracker: 13/13

My daughter is going through a whole bunch of stuff right now due to her circumstances. Her boyfriend's house is being foreclosed for starters and you can imagine the strain this can bring to a relationship. Plus he has a gambling problem and just ignored the opportunity to work with the bank on fixing this. Last night he took money out of her account and went to the casino. Thank goodness that she is on better meds but meds can only do so much. I've been talking her out of doing self-harm and it isn't easy.

The only reason why I am saying all this is that I have not been letting this stress sidetrack me with my goals. Far too often I let myself eat my emotions. Working hard not to go there and honestly feel like I am in a much better place with my mindset. I feel like I am back to my pre-op and early post-op frame of mind. My daily inspiration post is.... "I am my motivation." No one can do this for me. It's got to come from within.
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Sorry to hear your family is dealing with this. But on the good end congrats to still making your goals work out. I am very proud of you!!!!

This is not an easy thing.
 
Day 7

Calories: 1,568
Protein: 56
Water: 68
Vitamins: yes

Movement: none

I stayed home again because I still wasn't feeling well (not Covid-type sick). It's really eye-opening to see how much better I am at sticking to plan on days I work.

Judy, I am sorry for your daughter's troubles. That must be so stressful. My thoughts are with you.
 
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