Guest guest Posted January 18, 2004 Report Share Posted January 18, 2004 Thought I'd introduce myself, since I just joined this group this afternoon. My name is Stefanie and I'm 40.. have had " butterflies " for as long as I can remember, and had my first AFib episode in the fall of 2001 after a hard workout (lasted about 18 hours, and converted waiting to see the Dr. in the ER). Since then I have had an episode every several months, ranging from a minute or two, to the longest being 4 days (during which I was hospitalized to no avail - converted only when I begged to go home and get some rest). I am currently smack in the middle of what is now my longest episode.. or actually if I don't convert in the next few hours it will be... and it's bumming me out. I went to the cardiologist on Friday, before the magic 48 hours, and am now back on coumadin and giving myself Lovenox shots, which I do NOT love.. Go back for pro-time tomorrow, and back to the cardiologist on Thursday for a follow-up. I assumed when I made the appointment, that I would convert, like I always do. All by three of my episodes have been brought on by drinking cold liquids.. this current episode was the result of brushing my teeth before bed! I have tried everything I can think of.. Body crunches, neck massage (arteries), eyeball presses, deep breathing... I have doubled up on my Tiazac to 480 per day during this episode, I have rested, relaxed, tried exercise to get my heart rate up with the hopes that it would convert naturally as it relaxed, cold water to the face and chest, hot drinks, and lastly I just took a warm bath with Epsom salts, which I believe I read about here... thought " what the heck " ... nada.. My doctor has also recommended that I investigate the a-fib ablation up at U of Penn, since my episodes are so infrequent and they are always a big production of drugs when they go too long. Plus, as I'm sure I share the feeling with the vast majority of those who will read this.. I'm really tired of this.. So that's me.. bum ticker and all! Stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Thanks. That's one thing I like about this diet--it's not set in stone...calorie counting or point calculating... This is my second time--I gave up last year and just went back to my old ways. Look forward to hearing success!! > Welcome ! I'm on day 3 of my second try on phase one, and looks like I might get it right this time, thanks to this wonderful group of people here. They are really supportive, so relax and enjoy yourself. > > Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Hi , Welcome to the group! > Hello. > > I'm a 32yo single parent, graduate student struggling with depression while working on my dissertation. I have 75 lbs. to lose. I'm 5'5 " and 213. I'm a member of the online site, but I find it sort of easier to use the yahoo groups!! Basically due to time constraints--I can't continuously go through all those message boards. > > I'm only on day 4, but finding it harder last night and this morning than the first day--if only because I just had to start my period the 3rd day into Phase 1. ?!?!?! > > I look forward to encouragement and encouraging others. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 Welcome Kim!! I have been on SB for a 9 days now! I have dropped my first 6 lbs. I want to lose about 25 more. Look forward to "Losing" with you! ~Smiles~*~* Stech*~* Georgia, VermontIndependent Consultantwith Southern Living at HOME Love our products? Become a customerLove FREE products?? Become a hostess!Love ALL our products and need some extra money???~JOIN MY TEAM OF CONSULTANTS~ WWW.SouthernlivingatHome.com/Stech Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you. H. Browne, Jr. NEWBIE Hi My name is Kim. I am new to your group, and I just started this diet yesterday. Yahoooo, I made it through 1 day!! I did have a headache though.....must have been missing my bread and butter. Really looking forward to learning from you guys. I would appreciate any suggestions for making this easier!!! Thanks, and good luck to everyone on their diets today. Kim G. Kim GepperKTJ DesignsHand Crafted Jewelrywww.ktjdesigns.com <<coming soonReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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