congratulations on the weight loss.!

It is a lousy way to lose weight when your stomach is always hurting.
love
bobby

Robert's brother just died. They were very close. He lived in Arizona. He too was a huge animal lover. At one time he had 14 dogs and 20 cat in the barn. I think he lived on a ranch. He was older by one year. He was a very special man.

I am sorry your stomach is always hurting.
Could some of these pains be gas pains? have you tried gas ex?
What over the counter meds have you tried? What does your doctor say?
(((((HUGS)))))
I am sorry.
love bizi

Bobby

Wow, you now know someone who has survived the virus.

Also we all stress before a doctor's appointment. I hope yours
go well.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

a lot of it is gas pains and just stomach aches that make it hard for me to sleep at night. I have tried all the things over the counter besides tea.I just ordered coated peppermint that is supposed to help. My doctor said take maalox and probiotics and the liquid magnesium citrate. prescription laxatives don't work for me. i have gas pains a lot even when i haven't eaten anything and stomach aches,. I just ordered a lot more liquid magnesium citrate from swansonsvitamin. they are the cheapest. that is really the only laxative that works for but it can take a lot of hours.
love
bobby

she is in her seventies but looks much younger.
fondly
bobby

I'm so sorry to hear that Roberts brother died. I know how hard this
will be. Hoping that he can get through this.

When it comes to gas pain, I can't think off the top of my head what
to tell you. But I know that eating food that comforts helps me. And
I believe drinking a little milk brings me comfort too.

Tea also does. I'm going to think on this, because I think you need to
find something to use before bed maybe.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

I'm sorry about Robert's brother too Bobby.
:( And I hope your IBS disappears. Sending wishes filled with healing energy & love. :) :circlelove: :boy(music):

i have never seen robert like this and have him be so open. he is a very private person unless he is talking about his doggies or computers. i will send him another note and say more prayers. i might say i would love to hear the fun you two growing up. he might not want to.
i just ordered some encoated peppermint oil and will start having them especially at night.
fondly,
bobby

I just checked my email and found a note from robert thanking me. He enclosed a picture of them clowning around when they were much younger. i told him i was praying for him too and would love to hear stories and also when did they start loving animals so much and if they grew up with them.

Bobby

He may not but he might want to also. So that would be a nice
thing to do. Also next time you want to go and buy an shirt or
something maybe stop and instead go to a rescue place for
animals or someplace that is special to Robert, and send a small
donation in memory of his brother in his name.

That way you can also remember him in a way that Robert will feel
good too. If the way I said it makes sense.

Donna:hug::grouphug:

i might see what is on the internet. I have to use a cab when I go somewhere and they are expensive. when i go to the doctors I have to pay over 20 dollars.
that is a great idea.
fondly
bobby

I buy chewies and

a lot of hamburg for Danny which Robert so appreciates.

i just sent a donation in memory of robert's brother. i hope his name was steve-eeks

I just called scrie because I became terrified that a person there gave me the wrong information and I would wind up paying 400 dollars more a month for rent.
I HAVE BEEN APPROVED now if only I can stop worrying.

another problem might have been solved. I had two very big bags of sweaters under the bed. I threw one a few weeks ago when I found holes in it. bugs had gotten into it. yesterday I just wanted to check again the other bag which was okay the last time I checked. It seemed fine but when I turned it over I saw some holes. I threw it down the compactor so now I have no sweaters but definitely less bugs.
I had bought cookies and I threw those out this morning.
I am going to start buying chicken and making chicken soup. Maybe that will heal my stomach.

I'm glad you found out the bag was holey for lack of better word.

I hope your chicken soup is good. Have a great day.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

thanks. i felt relieved big time about fining another source of the bugs. I refused to open the bag and check for sweaters that were still good. I just didn't want to let go anymore bugs. Marci was unhappy. she probably wanted to see if she could get any of the good sweaters. no way did i want to take a chance.
I took a bad fall this morning and have a small egg size lump on my wrist and my neck hurts a little. I will throw out the shoes that I love i don't want to wait to see if marci wants them. i just want them out.. I finally had my hair cut. she is so fantastic.that is where i fell. I took a cab home which was a little more than a block and it cost me 7.50. I couldn't walk really.
tomorrow I will leave 45 minutes early for my 9 o clock doctor's appt. I will take a cab and then walk so slowly. I am scared.
I was so lucky I didn't hurt myself worse.
I am just really sad even though things are being taken care and abby has been acting like a kitten.
i am back to watching the news.
fondly
bobby

I don't like bugs or snakes or vermin or spiders....oh and fire ants!!!!!!
bizi
That would have freaked me out too.

I emailed to Robert about Joyce's dog Piper and got a great response! i think it helped his grieving.

TY for sending me this funny story. I howled with laughter!


I thought you would enjoy this.My friend Joyce whom I have gotten most of my kitty cats from is on her fifth wire hair terrier. Piper is now two. She has finally stopped chewing wooden furniture. Joyce calls her the beast. She has the worse barking problem and Joyce has tried everything. I bet you could train her. She said Piper would even bark if a leaf dropped. She lives in sag Harbor most of the time. Guess what- if somebody comes to the door Piper won’t make a sound. She is groomed once a month-bath and all and she is an angel.
Take care,
bobby

Bobby

You be careful and take care. I'm so glad you are throwing things out.

And honestly Marcie needs to be out of the equation. Its not her stuff.

If you get rid of it she might realize but just do it.

DOnna :hug::grouphug:

Hey Bobby

I don't know if you have ever heard of this.

Splenic Flexure Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

I hadn't till I was researching the syndrome Derrick might have.

Donna

thanks. my stomach was fine all day and late at night it got pain.it might be gas pain.i think i really have ibs. c. I just read Of those who do seek treatment, research has found that 50 to 90 percent have a psychiatric disorder such as an anxiety disorder or depression. mine started when suri died.
i just took some maalox. i will go for tests once they can control the virus which is also giving me so much stress.also trump.
because like today i was pain free i don't think it is stomach cancer or ulcers.
i will read your article again since i think it stresses gas.
fondly
bobby

i really hurt myself when I fell down yesterday. When I touch my wrist it really hurts. I fell on my legs too and now they are so stiff and unstable and hurt. My hair looks great. Was it worth it? I really scared them when I fell at the hair dressers.
my stomach feels better but like a jerk I am going to have some coffee and maybe read. I have josg groban on . have to leave tomorrow at 8:15 to get to the doctor's on time. I might just stay up now. I brought pudge to the bed and petted her for a while.
I am such a mess except for my hair lol

appt went well. even got a flu shoot. cab driver said business so bad.

glad that your appointment went well!
Was it just a check up?
((((HUGS)))))
bizi

yes-she is one of my cardiologists. she put me on the injectable medication to lower lousy cholesterol which i have to take for life. she referred me to a nutritionist for my diabetes.
love
bobby

You seem to be doing really good Bobby, in spite of everything. I'm also glad your appointment went well. So Abby's acting like a kitten, how cute! :) I hope your wrist & all will be all right pretty soon. I think listening to Josh Groban's wonderful voice could have a harmonious & healing effect on the cells in your body. Hugs & love to you Bobby! :hug: :circlelove:

thank you so very much. I think you are very right about Josh Groban. I just adore his voice and can listen to it for hours and hours. I still don't know most of the words.
I still really hurt, I think I even hurt my back and my neck and legs and wrist still hurt.. It was a very bad fall and I guess will take a lot of time to feel normal. I was so lucky I didn't break any thing.
I am happy to get my physical over and she didn't find anything. I was so impatient during the tests. I see two doctors next eek. I hope my a1c isn't higher. i started eating like a pig again.
I hope you and Mitten are doing well. He or she seems real to me.
Love and kisses
bobby
oh my new medication might have started to work. I had a great conversation with Ayela and later didn't have that depression. I didn't have the usual stomach ache.

vraylar might have started to work-fingers crossed.

Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

vraylar, I have head good things about this medication.
I wish for more pleasant days for you.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

I'm glad to hear this Bobby

When it comes to the hurting of the body just take it easy.
And if you have a heating pad use it a little bit.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

i think it is increasing my appetite. does anybody have any suggestions?
fondly
bobby

just talked to my volunteer aaron. he has the opposite problem and can just lose weight and has to eat a lot to maintain his weight which is low. i got jealous lol

Bobby

Eat more fruits and things that are good for losing weight.

Like on a low carb diet. Or maybe the atkins diet.

Not sure exactly.

Donna :grouphug::hug:

Good luck with vraylar. I would start a journal you

could use a daily planner to keep notes and help

you document your side effects so you can report
your findings to your doctor.

love bizi

i looked up the side effects before i started it. I don't think it said increased appetite It could also be from the fall I took on Wednesday. It was a really bad fall and I am still really hurting. My legs are so sore that I have to walk so slowly. What a pain but how lucky I was. My wrist still is sore and my left arm is sore and my right shoulder is sore. really pathetic. I should get my arnica tomorrow and I am hoping that will help as it has in the past. I guess I am really miserable. I just found a little debbie cookie oatmeal and cream and I ate it. I don't want to gt on the scale. I bought coconut shrimp, clam strips and I forgot what else. i did buy some greens. I do feel relieved about the results from the heart doctor.
My stomach hasn't been hurting and I don't know if that is because of the medication and less anxiety.
that wasn't listed. I use my posts as a journal. I have to pay 125 to see the doctor.. I have written him a couple of times to tell him I think it is working. He only spends 10 minutes with me.
i think i will read. i went to bed early. marci is going to be ticked because i have such a hard time moving i am not cleaning up.
love
bobby
i am also taking peppermint capsules that help the stomach.

This drug should have a balancing effect on the emotions and nervous system where you should feel less anxious ,less ne rvous,less ‘hyped up'. There is always a slight danger of drowsiness,sedation or increased sleep but the drugs main effect should be to calm,relax and significantly reduce any anxiety.

Also even better for despair as this has been found to be excellent for major depressive disorder which often has profound feelings of despair, grief,isolation and desperation plus anguish.(truly horrible !!).

i just read that.

Vraylar (Cariprazine) & Weight Gain vs. Loss: What You Should Know - Mental Health Daily

I can't believe it. I was able to call the rug cleaner since I don't think they dried one of them right and it doesn't lay flat. Before the medication I don't think I would call because I wouldn't be able to deal with the stress. I left a message.
i finally opened the terrace door. the workmen have finished.

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Bobby

You sound really good. Hope your having a good day.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

except for the aches from the fall I really feel good. I just wrote the doctor again and told him how great it was and that I only had five pills left. No stomach aches yet. I wonder if they were from anxiety and stress which make IBS worse. It would be so great if it kept on working. I am on a low dose. It is so much easier to deal with physical pain except for burns from my explosion that mental pain. I bought some saffron supplement that might help curb appetite.
fondly
bobby

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