Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Hi Ladies, Just got back from the Dr. and my blood potasium levels were low, has anyone ever had this problem? Thanks so much, Stacie Hall >From: " Dawn Aldredge " <dawn.aldredge@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: can't believe it either >Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 21:55:53 -0500 > > >Hi Everybody, > >I think I must be in shock or something. It is less than one month until >the explant. I go over the scenario in my head over and over again. The >scenario is how I was quite healthy prior to implants but sick two >months later. I ask myself these questions all day long, and I mean all >day longer. It’s exhausting. >The questions I ask myself to which there are no answers: >Why out of 5 girls that I know, am I the only one who got sick? >Will my hair stop falling out? >Is it falling out for some other unknown reason? >Will my hair grow back? >Will I recover? >Will I be able to go back to the way I was before and not be a slave to >thyroid medication at supraphysiologic dosages? >Will I then be able to overcome this stubborn systemic candida >infection? >Is it really possible to be ME again after all I have put myself >through? >Will I be able to live up to the standards and demands my husband is >putting upon me once the implants are out? > Will I then be able to give him dinner, sex , >conversation and a bedtime not before 10pm? >Will I stop being so debilitated by this tiredness? > >I look forward to what I see as the beginning of a new life for me. I >want to be me. I don’t want to give up control of my health to foreign >objects. > >On the other side of the coin though, they look good in a dress. OH >BOY!! > >But what I have allowed them to take from me was not only my health, it >has been valuable time spent with my children, especially the little >one, she is only 3 ½. . I have given up valuable time to spend with my >husband. We’ve grown apart somewhat because of the health problems. I >think he is in some type of mourning also about losing the boobs, even >though he knows we’ve tried everything else to get me healthy, so this >must be done. > >I was feeling pretty lost today so I went to ’s secret and >bought three new bras, size A. I just had to have them. I need to have >something to hold on to. I don’t exactly know why I need to have those >bra’s right now. I know it’s a psychological thing because my mind is in >such turmoil over this. > >Yeah, one of the hardest things ever in my life…..BUT it could be much >worse, much worse. My husband and children are fine and that’s what >matters. > >I’m getting alittle bit more freaked out as the days pass. I know I am >not making a mistake with the explant but every once in awhile I have >this little voice of doubt that tells me I am going to be freaking sick >anyway, so what’s the point. I hope that voice is wrong. > >Dawn > >Dawn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Stacie, Blood potassium is important . . . with low potassium, your heart can stop! . . . There are a number of foods that help replenish potassium - one of the best is bananas. Low potassium usually means you aren't getting enough nourishment from your food . . . This can be a digestive problem, or insufficient intake of food. This may be seen in people who have had stomach reduction surgery. You can also lose potassium by taking diuretics, or sweating heavily without replacing the vitamins and minerals you're losing through sweat. If you're eating plenty of healthy foods, and don't fit into the other categories, you may want to look at your digestive system. " Patient Heal Thyself " by Rubin is a good place to start. Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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