*Missy in May*

[Missy]

Well, I think it's safe to say our health care system is complete crap. I went into the emergency last night about my lower abdoman pain and they basically did a urine sample and took some blood. They felt around my stomach, took my blood pressure and my temperature and told me they didn't find anything wrong!! If nothing is wrong, why can I barely walk? Why does it hurt to move?

I have a feeling it has something to do with my left ovary. The last 2 pap tests I had done came back with irregular cells and I am actually scheduled for a more thourough examination regarding that next week. The pain happened to come out of nowhere yesterday and I wanted to make sure everything was okay. I am still in pain today..it hasn't gone away.

Basically the doctors told me to wait until next week when I go for my other appointment and they would be able to see things further...but it hurts NOW! I swear if something happens or makes it so I can't have children and they did nothing to help, I am going to sue.

Not to mention I have to take time off work and since I am still on my 3 month probation period, I'm sure they'll fire me. That's all I need.

So basically, I am just trying to take it easy. I can't workout because I don't want to make things worse. I am taking some Tylenol 3's to help with the pain and using a hot water bottle..there isn't much else I can do.

[Missy]

I just got done taking a nice long hot bubble bath. I feel much more relaxed. The pain really hasn't improved or gone away. I don't know what to do about work either, I left my manager a message cuz he didn't answer when I called. I told him the situation and told him to get back to me with what I should do...but he hasn't called. I'm worried

The pain on my left side feels like someone is stabbing a knife into my side, and it throbs.

My boyfriend has been a really great help to me though, I'm glad I have him around. He went to the hospital with me last night, and then today he's made me all my food and helped me with other things I needed help with.

I took some more Tylonol 3's, but they don't seem to be helping the pain much.

I did make sure to get some doctors notes (I have two)...to take into work when I go back to let them know I was actually being honest, since people call in for no reason all the time.

[muppet]

Missy -- I hope you're feeling better. Doctors can be so frustrating. I just had an ER visit with my husband a few weeks ago, in the middle of the night. They were very good though, and eased his pain, and made sure he followed up the next day to find out what was wrong.
I can't believe they want you to wait till next week! They ought to know how long a week is, to someone who is in pain!
I'm sure your work will understand. But you're right -- you'll probably need a note from the Dr. One of my biggest pet peeves, is when people call in sick, when they're not. It just makes it that much harder on those who really are sick. They are automatically suspicious, because so many take advantage of the system.
Feel better soon Missy! I'm glad your boyfriend is there to take care of you. I'll include you in my prayers.
Carol

[helena]

I hope you are feeling better Missy!!

[Missy]

The pain is still here, it's exactly the same as it was on Monday. I have been getting a lot of headaches lately too because I haven't been eating as well as I should. My bf is helping me out a lot, but I just don't have the energy to do anything.

[Trying4Thin]

Hang in there Missy! We are all hoping you feel better soon!

[helena]

Have you been back to the doctors yet?
i hope its nothing to serious

[Trying4Thin]

Any good news yet???

~Carrie

[Missy]

I haven't heard anything yet. I still have to wait for my appointment this Wed (May 10th). Hopefully they can tell me what's wrong, because it's really been bothering me lately. I hate not knowing!!

I used yesterday as my cheat day and made hot wings and potato wedges..they were so yummy.

I haven't been to the gym all week because my trainer refuses to let me workout. He says if it's a hernia or something, exercise can be bad...I've been trying to do some light cardio and going for walks...I have only gained a pound this week, so I am not too worried about it yet.

Hopefully after this week, I can get myself back into routine.

[Missy]

I'm feeling like a fat pig right now. I just took my measurements and I am still totally disgusted with my results. You hear people talk about the perfect female hourglass measurements and I feel like I am so incredibly far off from being beautiful. I know it shouldn't matter, but it still hurts. Anyways, here's my measurements as of today. (May 7, 2006)

Neck-15.5"
Chest-41"
Biceps-17"
Forearm-12"
Waist-41"
Hips-44"
Thigh-26.5"
Calf-15.5"

My weight this morning was around 224.5 pounds.

Tomorrow I think I am going to try going to the gym for a few hours. I haven't been able to work with my trainer all last week, so I've put on a pound or so. I can't do anything vigourous and I am not allowed to lift weights (according to my trainer's rules)....so I think I am going to spend an hour and 1/2 in the pool. I haven't swam in a few months and I love it, so I think that's what I'll do tomorrow.