Update

[Guest guest]

Well, my boyfriend and I just finished our second week of our

joint " Challenge " . He's down nearly 10lbs, and I'm back down some,

too. I'd gained a little back (5-6lbs) over the time I was out of

town and away from the gym, but that's all gone. Yay! I might add.

We take our measurements tomorrow, so I don't know where those are at

yet. His workout pants won't stay up very well, so I know he's lost

some inches somewhere in light of the fact that they were tight when

we started out. He's pretty proud of himself (as am I of him) for 1)

quitting smoking, 2) taking vitamins, 3) eating much MUCH healthier

4) quitting Mountain Dew except for free days and 4) not missing any

workouts.

I've been eating very, very clean, the consequence of which the last

few days has been dreams about what I'm going to have on a free

day... two pizza dreams this week. Sheesh. So, we're going out for

pizza tonight to a place that makes an awesome garlic chicken pizza.

I haven't had one since... jeez, last year?!? I think.

Speaking of last year, I am very happy to be rolling into my next

birthday about 40lbs down from my last one. I put a picture in my

photo file from last Christmas; it is one of the two I did not erase

immediately after seeing them. I can't tell you all how nice it is

NOT to have to run and hide from cameras. My only " complaint " is

that as the weather gets colder, I'm finding it harder and harder to

find things in my closet (sweaters) that aren't tent-like on me. Oh

well, better than what WAS happening when things kept mysteriously

getting " too small. " I'm a little bummed that my nearly brand new

ski outfit from a couple years ago is now nearly two sizes too big,

but... lots of room to layer under it I guess.

Well, this has been long enough... hope you all are having a great

weekend!

-Lianne

[Guest guest]

You both should be very proud! I think it is about time you got a few

new clothes. Even if you haven't reached your goal, you need to show

off what you have accomplished so far. Good complaint to have though!

We went to the outlet malls about an hour away this weekend and

shopped for stuff. Bought some clothes. Found a new store called

Marshalls that was awesome and had great prices and good brands.

Andy

>

>

> Well, my boyfriend and I just finished our second week of our

> joint " Challenge " . He's down nearly 10lbs, and I'm back down some,

> too. I'd gained a little back (5-6lbs) over the time I was out of

> town and away from the gym, but that's all gone. Yay! I might add.

> We take our measurements tomorrow, so I don't know where those are at

> yet. His workout pants won't stay up very well, so I know he's lost

> some inches somewhere in light of the fact that they were tight when

> we started out. He's pretty proud of himself (as am I of him) for 1)

> quitting smoking, 2) taking vitamins, 3) eating much MUCH healthier

> 4) quitting Mountain Dew except for free days and 4) not missing any

> workouts.

>

> I've been eating very, very clean, the consequence of which the last

> few days has been dreams about what I'm going to have on a free

> day... two pizza dreams this week. Sheesh. So, we're going out for

> pizza tonight to a place that makes an awesome garlic chicken pizza.

> I haven't had one since... jeez, last year?!? I think.

>

> Speaking of last year, I am very happy to be rolling into my next

> birthday about 40lbs down from my last one. I put a picture in my

> photo file from last Christmas; it is one of the two I did not erase

> immediately after seeing them. I can't tell you all how nice it is

> NOT to have to run and hide from cameras. My only " complaint " is

> that as the weather gets colder, I'm finding it harder and harder to

> find things in my closet (sweaters) that aren't tent-like on me. Oh

> well, better than what WAS happening when things kept mysteriously

> getting " too small. " I'm a little bummed that my nearly brand new

> ski outfit from a couple years ago is now nearly two sizes too big,

> but... lots of room to layer under it I guess.

>

> Well, this has been long enough... hope you all are having a great

> weekend!

>

> -Lianne

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks again all. Yesterday afternoon I was feeling so much better, that I really thought I might go home today. However, I'll wait to see the doctor, but I feel much more short of breath today. So we will see. LOL. I really don't have time for this crap this week. I have to get christmas shopping done! Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/

To: asthma Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 5:38:40 AMSubject: Re: update

Good for you!

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: Asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com; LovingAsthmaSupport @yahoogroups. com; lungs_on_vacation@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, December 7, 2009 9:46:54 PMSubject: update

I am movig a little more air and in reward they let me out of ICU. I am in the telemetry unit now. Still not the regular floor but much better than ICU. I am able to get up and putter about this huge room. I actually got the corner suite in the brand new wing. Wonder of all wonders. Still no spa tub, but it has a lovely shower with 2 shower heads and a built in bench. I can turn around in it. I am here on this unit for 24-48 hours just depending on how I do. I'm going to try to sleep a bit. Hugs to all!

Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

[Guest guest]

And that is why play.com and amazon were invented!!

Jenn

Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...!

Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.

Subject: Re: updateTo: asthma Date: Tuesday, 8 December, 2009, 14:28

Thanks again all. Yesterday afternoon I was feeling so much better, that I really thought I might go home today. However, I'll wait to see the doctor, but I feel much more short of breath today. So we will see. LOL. I really don't have time for this crap this week. I have to get christmas shopping done! Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/

To: asthma Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 5:38:40 AMSubject: Re: update

Good for you!

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: Asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com; LovingAsthmaSupport @yahoogroups. com; lungs_on_vacation@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, December 7, 2009 9:46:54 PMSubject: update

I am movig a little more air and in reward they let me out of ICU. I am in the telemetry unit now. Still not the regular floor but much better than ICU. I am able to get up and putter about this huge room. I actually got the corner suite in the brand new wing. Wonder of all wonders. Still no spa tub, but it has a lovely shower with 2 shower heads and a built in bench. I can turn around in it. I am here on this unit for 24-48 hours just depending on how I do. I'm going to try to sleep a bit. Hugs to all!

Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

[Guest guest]

You got that right Jenn. There is no way I would go out shopping ever. Just a click on the keyboard and here come the gifts.

Cheryl Burton ncicheryl@...

To: asthma Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:16:05 AMSubject: Re: update

And that is why play.com and amazon were invented!!

Jenn

Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... !

Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: updateTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, 8 December, 2009, 14:28

Thanks again all. Yesterday afternoon I was feeling so much better, that I really thought I might go home today. However, I'll wait to see the doctor, but I feel much more short of breath today. So we will see. LOL. I really don't have time for this crap this week. I have to get christmas shopping done! Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

From: "willothewispl@ yahoo.com" <willothewispl@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 5:38:40 AMSubject: Re: update

Good for you!

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: Asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com; LovingAsthmaSupport @yahoogroups. com; lungs_on_vacation@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, December 7, 2009 9:46:54 PMSubject: update

I am movig a little more air and in reward they let me out of ICU. I am in the telemetry unit now. Still not the regular floor but much better than ICU. I am able to get up and putter about this huge room. I actually got the corner suite in the brand new wing. Wonder of all wonders. Still no spa tub, but it has a lovely shower with 2 shower heads and a built in bench. I can turn around in it. I am here on this unit for 24-48 hours just depending on how I do. I'm going to try to sleep a bit. Hugs to all!

Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

[Guest guest]

Sorry again for not being around much. I've been so busy with school, the granddaughter, and stuff it's hard to find much me time. I'm taking time right now. I've been battling the bronchitis bad lately. I've had it so much this year that the doctor at the Urgent Care clinic is now saying call it chronic. Then he dropped the other shoe on my head. He said with chronic asthma + the chronic bronchitis = COPD. I knew he was going to say it before he did but I still dreaded hearing it. It's still mild and we're trying to keep it that way. I haven't been able to shake this sometimes body racking cough, so the doctor I saw today, (yes I had to make another trip and miss a day of classes because I felt hideous this morning), put me on a strong expectorant/bronchodilator med and changed the

antibiotic I was taking. If the breathing problems weren't bad enough, and guys I don't mean to be too personal here, my bladder has dropped down and I may have to have surgery to put it back up. The coughing is starting to hurt because it causes a lot of pressure, and if the coughing is really spasmodic, I will wet myself. Anyway, I have to keep myself reasonably healthy with final exams at school coming up next week and Christmas around the bend. Ok, it does feel a little better to get it all out and have people who care and support me around. Madeline, I'm sorry to hear you've been so sick again. I hope you get well quickly. Take care all. Hugs and love,To: asthma Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 12:29:32 PMSubject: Re: update

You got that right Jenn. There is no way I would go out shopping ever. Just a click on the keyboard and here come the gifts.

Cheryl Burton ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com

From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:16:05 AMSubject: Re: update

And that is why play.com and amazon were invented!!

Jenn

Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... !

Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: updateTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, 8 December, 2009, 14:28

Thanks again all. Yesterday afternoon I was feeling so much better, that I really thought I might go home today. However, I'll wait to see the doctor, but I feel much more short of breath today. So we will see. LOL. I really don't have time for this crap this week. I have to get christmas shopping done! Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

From: "willothewispl@ yahoo.com" <willothewispl@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 5:38:40 AMSubject: Re: update

Good for you!

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: Asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com; LovingAsthmaSupport @yahoogroups. com; lungs_on_vacation@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, December 7, 2009 9:46:54 PMSubject: update

I am movig a little more air and in reward they let me out of ICU. I am in the telemetry unit now. Still not the regular floor but much better than ICU. I am able to get up and putter about this huge room. I actually got the corner suite in the brand new wing. Wonder of all wonders. Still no spa tub, but it has a lovely shower with 2 shower heads and a built in bench. I can turn around in it. I am here on this unit for 24-48 hours just depending on how I do. I'm going to try to sleep a bit. Hugs to all!

Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

[Guest guest]

Good to hear from you . I am sorry you are having such problems. As you said, it feels good to let it out and we Are here for you. Feel better soon sweetie. Hugs

Cheryl Burton ncicheryl@...

To: asthma Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:54:09 AMSubject: Re: update

Sorry again for not being around much. I've been so busy with school, the granddaughter, and stuff it's hard to find much me time. I'm taking time right now. I've been battling the bronchitis bad lately. I've had it so much this year that the doctor at the Urgent Care clinic is now saying call it chronic. Then he dropped the other shoe on my head. He said with chronic asthma + the chronic bronchitis = COPD. I knew he was going to say it before he did but I still dreaded hearing it. It's still mild and we're trying to keep it that way. I haven't been able to shake this sometimes body racking cough, so the doctor I saw today, (yes I had to make another trip and miss a day of classes because I felt hideous this morning), put me on a strong expectorant/ bronchodilator med and changed the antibiotic I was taking. If the breathing problems weren't bad enough, and guys I don't mean to be too personal here, my bladder has dropped down and I may

have to have surgery to put it back up. The coughing is starting to hurt because it causes a lot of pressure, and if the coughing is really spasmodic, I will wet myself. Anyway, I have to keep myself reasonably healthy with final exams at school coming up next week and Christmas around the bend. Ok, it does feel a little better to get it all out and have people who care and support me around. Madeline, I'm sorry to hear you've been so sick again. I hope you get well quickly. Take care all. Hugs and love,

From: Cheryl Burton <ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 12:29:32 PMSubject: Re: update

You got that right Jenn. There is no way I would go out shopping ever. Just a click on the keyboard and here come the gifts.

Cheryl Burton ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com

From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:16:05 AMSubject: Re: update

And that is why play.com and amazon were invented!!

Jenn

Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... !

Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: updateTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, 8 December, 2009, 14:28

Thanks again all. Yesterday afternoon I was feeling so much better, that I really thought I might go home today. However, I'll wait to see the doctor, but I feel much more short of breath today. So we will see. LOL. I really don't have time for this crap this week. I have to get christmas shopping done! Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

From: "willothewispl@ yahoo.com" <willothewispl@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 5:38:40 AMSubject: Re: update

Good for you!

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: Asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com; LovingAsthmaSupport @yahoogroups. com; lungs_on_vacation@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, December 7, 2009 9:46:54 PMSubject: update

I am movig a little more air and in reward they let me out of ICU. I am in the telemetry unit now. Still not the regular floor but much better than ICU. I am able to get up and putter about this huge room. I actually got the corner suite in the brand new wing. Wonder of all wonders. Still no spa tub, but it has a lovely shower with 2 shower heads and a built in bench. I can turn around in it. I am here on this unit for 24-48 hours just depending on how I do. I'm going to try to sleep a bit. Hugs to all!

Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

[Guest guest]

Thanks Cheryl. It all slows me down some but I will not let it stop me. My blood sugar is a little high right now, and that's not helping any. Oh well. Gotta get some studying done. Later,Hugs,To: asthma Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 1:25:04 PMSubject: Re: update

Good to hear from you . I am sorry you are having such problems. As you said, it feels good to let it out and we Are here for you. Feel better soon sweetie. Hugs

Cheryl Burton ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com

From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:54:09 AMSubject: Re: update

Sorry again for not being around much. I've been so busy with school, the granddaughter, and stuff it's hard to find much me time. I'm taking time right now. I've been battling the bronchitis bad lately. I've had it so much this year that the doctor at the Urgent Care clinic is now saying call it chronic. Then he dropped the other shoe on my head. He said with chronic asthma + the chronic bronchitis = COPD. I knew he was going to say it before he did but I still dreaded hearing it. It's still mild and we're trying to keep it that way. I haven't been able to shake this sometimes body racking cough, so the doctor I saw today, (yes I had to make another trip and miss a day of classes because I felt hideous this morning), put me on a strong expectorant/ bronchodilator med and changed the antibiotic I was taking. If the breathing problems weren't bad enough, and guys I don't mean to be too personal here, my bladder has dropped down and I may

have to have surgery to put it back up. The coughing is starting to hurt because it causes a lot of pressure, and if the coughing is really spasmodic, I will wet myself. Anyway, I have to keep myself reasonably healthy with final exams at school coming up next week and Christmas around the bend. Ok, it does feel a little better to get it all out and have people who care and support me around. Madeline, I'm sorry to hear you've been so sick again. I hope you get well quickly. Take care all. Hugs and love,

From: Cheryl Burton <ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 12:29:32 PMSubject: Re: update

You got that right Jenn. There is no way I would go out shopping ever. Just a click on the keyboard and here come the gifts.

Cheryl Burton ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com

From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:16:05 AMSubject: Re: update

And that is why play.com and amazon were invented!!

Jenn

Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... !

Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: updateTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, 8 December, 2009, 14:28

Thanks again all. Yesterday afternoon I was feeling so much better, that I really thought I might go home today. However, I'll wait to see the doctor, but I feel much more short of breath today. So we will see. LOL. I really don't have time for this crap this week. I have to get christmas shopping done! Madeline http://health/. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

From: "willothewispl@ yahoo.com" <willothewispl@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 5:38:40 AMSubject: Re: update

Good for you!

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: Asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com; LovingAsthmaSupport @yahoogroups. com; lungs_on_vacation@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, December 7, 2009 9:46:54 PMSubject: update

I am movig a little more air and in reward they let me out of ICU. I am in the telemetry unit now. Still not the regular floor but much better than ICU. I am able to get up and putter about this huge room. I actually got the corner suite in the brand new wing. Wonder of all wonders. Still no spa tub, but it has a lovely shower with 2 shower heads and a built in bench. I can turn around in it. I am here on this unit for 24-48 hours just depending on how I do. I'm going to try to sleep a bit. Hugs to all!

Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

[Guest guest]

Thanks Cheryl. I will. It's going to take some time but I know God will help her and us. To: asthma Sent: Thu, December 10, 2009 10:49:17 AMSubject: Re: update

I am sorry to hear about your mom's leg. Pray it heals quickly. Give her a hug from me.

Cheryl Burton ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com

From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Thu, December 10, 2009 6:02:48 AMSubject: Re: update

I was wondering if this week could get worse and it did. I'm fine, still coughing a bit but feeling some better. Our weather hear in Northeast Tennessee has been crazy. It was really windy yesterday and the wind blew a bunch of stuff off my mom's back deck. She was standing at the back door watching my brother pick stuff up out of the yard and a wind gust jerked the door. She lost her balance and fell. We thought she'd damaged her knee replacement, but the x-rays showed it to be fine. She did break the femur, which is the thighbone for those not familiar with bone names, above that knee. She had surgery last night for them to insert a rod and screws to fix the break. I called a bit ago to check on her and she's fine this morning, although in pain.I'm glad you're doing a bit better. I was reading where you've been pretty sick again. You're in my prayers.

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Wed, December 9, 2009 3:31:39 PMSubject: Re: update

,

I am so sorry you haven't been able to get well. I know that feeling myself. Although i have been much better in Denver. The theory right now is that I have hit another threshold on the stepdown that my body will have to get used to. Just work through it. At least they are giving me enough relaxatin meds that I am able to actuallly overcome the steroids and get some good sleep! LOL. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Madeline http://health/. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 10:54:09 AMSubject: Re: update

Sorry again for not being around much. I've been so busy with school, the granddaughter, and stuff it's hard to find much me time. I'm taking time right now. I've been battling the bronchitis bad lately. I've had it so much this year that the doctor at the Urgent Care clinic is now saying call it chronic. Then he dropped the other shoe on my head. He said with chronic asthma + the chronic bronchitis = COPD. I knew he was going to say it before he did but I still dreaded hearing it. It's still mild and we're trying to keep it that way. I haven't been able to shake this sometimes body racking cough, so the doctor I saw today, (yes I had to make another trip and miss a day of classes because I felt hideous this morning), put me on a strong expectorant/ bronchodilator med and changed the antibiotic I was taking. If the breathing problems weren't bad enough, and guys I don't mean to be too personal here, my bladder has dropped down and I may

have to have surgery to put it back up. The coughing is starting to hurt because it causes a lot of pressure, and if the coughing is really spasmodic, I will wet myself. Anyway, I have to keep myself reasonably healthy with final exams at school coming up next week and Christmas around the bend. Ok, it does feel a little better to get it all out and have people who care and support me around. Madeline, I'm sorry to hear you've been so sick again. I hope you get well quickly. Take care all. Hugs and love,

From: Cheryl Burton <ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 12:29:32 PMSubject: Re: update

You got that right Jenn. There is no way I would go out shopping ever. Just a click on the keyboard and here come the gifts.

Cheryl Burton ncicherylyahoo (DOT) com

From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:16:05 AMSubject: Re: update

And that is why play.com and amazon were invented!!

Jenn

Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... !

Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: updateTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, 8 December, 2009, 14:28

Thanks again all. Yesterday afternoon I was feeling so much better, that I really thought I might go home today. However, I'll wait to see the doctor, but I feel much more short of breath today. So we will see. LOL. I really don't have time for this crap this week. I have to get christmas shopping done! Madeline http://health/. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/

From: "willothewispl@ yahoo.com" <willothewispl@ yahoo.com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 5:38:40 AMSubject: Re: update

Good for you!

From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: Asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com; LovingAsthmaSupport @yahoogroups. com; lungs_on_vacation@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, December 7, 2009 9:46:54 PMSubject: update

I am movig a little more air and in reward they let me out of ICU. I am in the telemetry unit now. Still not the regular floor but much better than ICU. I am able to get up and putter about this huge room. I actually got the corner suite in the brand new wing. Wonder of all wonders. Still no spa tub, but it has a lovely shower with 2 shower heads and a built in bench. I can turn around in it. I am here on this unit for 24-48 hours just depending on how I do. I'm going to try to sleep a bit. Hugs to all!

Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/