[bizi]

You are a hard worker!
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bizi

[OhKay]

Originally Posted by bizi

You are a hard worker!
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bizi

lol. I haven't done anything all week but clean the bathroom, and I never got around to doing the floor in there. I'm putting the laundry off until tomorrow. I'm being pretty lazy this week.

I watched the whole Gilmore Girls series in reruns, and had been looking forward to watching the first installment of the new miniseries on NetFlix. I finally got around to doing that yesterday, and was a little disappointed, but it was still better than anything else that was on TV at the time.

I have a pdoc appointment around noon today. I wish it was earlier because I also have to go grocery shopping. Aside from the usual anxiety, and a little situational depression, which I think is understandable, I don't have anything to report.

I'm going to do stage 1 of the South Beach Diet again. I have to redo my shopping list because my husband told me last night he wants to do it with me, and I didn't plan for that.

I wanted him to do stage 2 so he could have more starch and fruit, but he declined. Stage 1 is very hard to do, I don't know if he will eat as often as the diet requires, and he's not giving up alcohol. We'll see what happens.

[bizi]

Good luck today.
I am sorry I cursed about your husband.
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bizi

[OhKay]

Don't worry about cursing about my husband! It was appropriate given the situation, Bizi

A nurse from my PCP's office called me yesterday to tell me the results of my pulmonary function tests came back normal. I asked her to ask him if the coughing and shortness of breath could just be from my asthma, and if we could try treating that to see if my symptoms improve. He just prescribed Albuterol ($57!), which never really seemed to help when I was having trouble with asthma in the past, but I used it yesterday when I was short of breath, and it really helped. It's not going to help with the cough though. After I used it, it actually made the coughing worse. I don't think that is going to get any better until I finally stop smoking and stick with it. Apparently I'm not ready to do that yet.

My neurologist sent my pdoc a note following our last appointment to update her. She was worried about how well I would be handling things now (3 weeks later), especially given the fact that I was also dealing with anniversary of my s/s attempt in December as well. But she was impressed that I'm doing so well, sees it as a very positive sign, and I don't have to see her for another 6 weeks vs. the normal 4 unless something turns up (knock on wood).

I decided not to do the laundry (again) yesterday because I'd be cutting it too close given the time of the appointment. I'm blowing it off (again) today because I have a lot of errands to run (too many) and want to get an early start. I have nothing to do tomorrow, and no excuses to get me out of doing it then.

Aside from the bathroom (done), grocery shopping (done), laundry (not done), and the little things I DO do everyday, there really isn't anything to do around this place that can't wait until next week. Some of those errands may be able to wait, too. I'll have to take a look at my list.

I think I just needed some rest, and some time to myself this week.

[bizi]

Good morning kay.
Could you cut back on the smoking? Are there lighter brands that you could switch to?
I have heard that smoking is the hardest vice to quit. So you are not alone in this challenge.
I have cut back my vice considerably this week and it has helped in the weight loss journey I believe.
I have heard that smoking can be an appetite suppressant though.
I hear you in your struggle.
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love bizi

[Dmom3005]

Kay
I have coughing spells and its so true that the albuterol doesn't help it.
But water does for me. You might try that.

Donna

[OhKay]

Thank you ladies

Donna, my cough was worse yesterday, so I only used the albuterol once. I know that over the counter meds won't work for the cough... I'm sure you have the same problem. I haven't drank any water to intentionally help with it, but I will definitely try it. Thank you

We bought an air purifier with a 3-stage air filter. It doesn't seem to be helping me. I read on some of the Amazon reviews before I bought it that there is a feature on it that does something that can aggravate asthma for some people. I will have to go back and read those reviews and disable whatever it is.


I've kinda put my attempt to quit smoking on the back burner for the moment. I know I'm not in the right frame of mind right now to be successful.

Since I'm starting to diet, stopping smoking at the same time is probably not complimentary, but that doesn't mean I can't do it while I'm still dieting. The first stage of SB is hard, but it gets a lot easier after the first couple of days. The e-cigarette can provide nicotine replacement, which should prevent overeating and soothe some anxiety.

I've been thinking of going to a famous hypnotist called "The Mad Russian" in Boston if I keep failing with the e-cigarettes. Both my parents were heavy smokers, but I grew up hearing about him from their friends. He has a very good reputation/track record and offers free follow up visits for life (probably his life because he has to be pretty damn old by now) if you start smoking again. It's $75 for a group session and he sees everyone one on one while you're there.


I went back to my size 12 jeans yesterday!!! I'm happy I'm starting my diet tomorrow!!! I went to the butcher shop for steak, so now the fridge is fully stocked with all the meat and veggies we will need. I wonder what my husband will want for his last ****ty food meal tonight before we start the diet?