
Regarding the one post, suggesting it was her gallbladder, I thank you for that suggestion. She actually recently had her gallbladder removed (okay, not recently. Approximately 1 year ago just before Breezy was born) so I wonder if there is anything to do with that. A family friend who is an Oncology nurse said that my mom had 4 of the 5 symptoms that indicate heart attack, but when her blood was taken the doctors were sure that that was not the case. I guess whatever the heart emits when it is under great stress (as in with a heart attack) were not present, but like another commenter stated, doctors don't always know what they're talking about. It's called a PRACTICE for a reason right. Nothing is concrete and no one knows everything.

Remember I told you in my last post that 'dinner had been served' and I was either going to eat too little or too much? Well, I think I actually did really well. My grandma made stuffed bell peppers. (she cooks zatarans spanish rice and mixes in ground hamburger and then stuffs the peppers with that and covers it in cheese) I had one bell pepper. No more, no less so I think I did okay.
And on that note (of not knowing exactly how I did) my aunt is going to let me use her food scale. Yay! I have been feeling so insecure and like I'm doing it all wrong when I am about to eat something like tri-tip and I don't know if what I have on my plate is a serving size of 3oz or 6oz or more. So hopefully using her food scale will help with that.
My BOX DIET is going well though. Obviously for the last few days I have not adhered as closely as I'd like because on Friday I had that stupid binge-fest. Yesterday I spent much of the day in the hospital where you don't find boxed Lean Cuisines and today was spent caring for my mom and trying not to eat us out of house and home. Tomorrow, I'm back on track though. BOX DIET resumes.
My BOX DIET is going well though. Obviously for the last few days I have not adhered as closely as I'd like because on Friday I had that stupid binge-fest. Yesterday I spent much of the day in the hospital where you don't find boxed Lean Cuisines and today was spent caring for my mom and trying not to eat us out of house and home. Tomorrow, I'm back on track though. BOX DIET resumes.
Speaking of tomorrow, I think I am supposed to see the ex so he can see his girls. I may or may not. I really don't think I should leave my mom while her health hangs in the balance the way it is. I'm not very superstitious but bad things almost always seem to happen when you are away (or at least that's my experience) so in case something were to happen, I'd like to be as close as possible. And even if nothing were to happen, I want to be available to help with whatever needs to be helped. Ya know? Being that he only sees them once a week, (his choice) does this seem unreasonable? I'm open to opinions.

Now, it is 11PM and I shall bid my readers adieu. Thank you again for all the support and well wishes. You guys are awesome!
Until tomorrow,
The Fat Chick

This sounds like a stroke. She tries to talk but the words come out jumbled. You may want to google the symptoms. Hope she feels better, I wuold focus on your mom tomorrow. Big hugs and good wishes.
ReplyDeleteaphasia? sp? that sounds so much like what happened to my aunt and grandmother as well.
ReplyDeletehugs,
MizFit
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ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your mom. It sounds like she suffered a stroke. You should get your mom to the hospital and DEMAND that they do an MRI/MRA and CAT scan (there are differences in those two) of her head and chest. That would show whether she had a heart attack or a stroke.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe it's that doctors don't know, I think it has more to do with insurances. Doctors won't go above and beyond to find out what's wrong unless a patient or their insurance will pay for all the procedures. That's why you have to demand certain tests. Insurance companies will usually pay for scans but originally deny claims in hopes that the patient won't fight it. FIGHT FOR YOUR MOM!! And I hope she feels better soon. :)
I have the WATP DVD. That is quite a workout. I thought it would be a piece of cake. I mean, it's not hard, it's just more than I thought it would be. I've not done it in a while though.
ReplyDeleteHope your mom is doing ok. :)