Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 The last couple of days I have noticed my heart pounding for no apparent reason. Now, I have been kind of stressed, however it seems to happen when I'm just sitting still and not doing any activity except maybe sitting at my computer. I don't have any pain, but one time it happened and I felt kind of lightheaded. Is this just an anxiety attack or should I be concerned that it is something more?Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Sharon, Are you drinking any caffeine? Or taking Sudafed or anything similar? That could cause your heart to pound. And, yes, it could be an anxiety attack. > The last couple of days I have noticed my heart pounding for no apparent reason. Now, I have been kind of stressed, however it seems to happen when I'm just sitting still and not doing any activity except maybe sitting at my computer. I don't have any pain, but one time it happened and I felt kind of lightheaded. > > Is this just an anxiety attack or should I be concerned that it is something more? > > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 OK I'm lazy... send me your addy and I'll get a box out to ya! Question Does this group still participate in the book library? I was just wanted to double check before I went off to the used book store and by some books to read. Tyra Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Sharon, this has happened to before.... she'll have several in a week and then she's fine for months. I think it's anxiety but you may want to check with your doc next time you go. Are you on anything for depression? Some meds can cause that too... keep track of what you're doing and when you take your meds in relation to when you have the "pounding." Question The last couple of days I have noticed my heart pounding for no apparent reason. Now, I have been kind of stressed, however it seems to happen when I'm just sitting still and not doing any activity except maybe sitting at my computer. I don't have any pain, but one time it happened and I felt kind of lightheaded. Is this just an anxiety attack or should I be concerned that it is something more?SharonPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 That's right! Didn't you say you started a new antidepressant not too long ago? When Denny started on his he had a very high anxiety level, and it took everything I had to keep him on it long enough to past the initial side effects.(or not to kill him--whichever) But some people have trouble with a particular meds and never get past the anxiety so they need a different one. Kathy Question The last couple of days I have noticed my heart pounding for no apparent reason. Now, I have been kind of stressed, however it seems to happen when I'm just sitting still and not doing any activity except maybe sitting at my computer. I don't have any pain, but one time it happened and I felt kind of lightheaded. Is this just an anxiety attack or should I be concerned that it is something more?SharonPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Last winter I went through a very bad bout of depression (even left school to deal with it) Anyway back to what my point was, I was put on medication for depression and for the first week or so I would wake up in the middle of the night with the most horrific panic attacks I would literally spring out of bed from a peaceful sleep and flee my room, it wasn’t until I was at the front door that I came to my senses and realized what was going on. Strangely enough the medication that I was put on was also used to treat panic disorders….go figure. Hang in there, it’s get better soon Tyra Question The last couple of days I have noticed my heart pounding for no apparent reason. Now, I have been kind of stressed, however it seems to happen when I'm just sitting still and not doing any activity except maybe sitting at my computer. I don't have any pain, but one time it happened and I felt kind of lightheaded. Is this just an anxiety attack or should I be concerned that it is something more? Sharon Please visit our website at: http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 I'm 8wks post op and here's what I had yesterday... breakfast: 1/2 dannon light and fit yogurt snack: protein shake lunch: slice of deli ham, slice of swiss cheese w/a little mayo snack: 1/2 slim fast low carb protien bar snack: 1/2 no sugar added frozen juice bar dinner: 4 TINY bites of prime rib, 3 small sauteed mushroomes snack: other half of yogurt with a scoop of protein powder mixed in At this point I am eating about every 3 hours or so and drinking water or unsweetened ice tea in between. I dont know if my menu is normal for someone at my stage, but, there it is. Shanna -85lbs total -45lbs post-op (and -40 pre-op) > One thing that I've realized is that everyone eats differently post- > op, especially depending on how far in the post-op process they are. > > Would a few of you who are post-op mind posting how long it's been > since your surgery and an example of what you tend to eat in a given > day? > > I think it would be helpful for those of use who are pre-op to see > the variances and also how intake changes the further down the road > you get. > > Thanks, > Tonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Hi! Tomorrow I'll be three months out from surgery and I'm in Stage 4 eating. This is a typical day for me: 6:15-6:45AM - Water up while I'm cooking breakfast 6:45 AM- Breakfast = Omelet of 1 egg & minced green onions with sprinkling of dill filled with 1 mozzerella stick sliced up in a pan spritzed with PAM. Followed by 2 multi-vitamins 7:45-small decaf coffee w/Spenda & non-fat milk 8:30 - Noon - Water up Noon - 2 oz. of waterpacked tuna/1tsp. of reduced fat mayo; 1tsp. of dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp of minced green onions; 1/4 tsp of relish w/2 saltine crackers 1:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Crystal Light all afternoon 6:30 - 2-3 oz. Broiled chicken thighs or chicken breast or salmon with various herbs and dry seasoning and either 1 steamed broccoli spear or 1 steamed baby carrot or 1 tsp. of steamed sweeet potato. 7:30 on - Water up; herb tea; and calcium before bed > One thing that I've realized is that everyone eats differently post- > op, especially depending on how far in the post-op process they are. > > Would a few of you who are post-op mind posting how long it's been > since your surgery and an example of what you tend to eat in a given > day? > > I think it would be helpful for those of use who are pre-op to see > the variances and also how intake changes the further down the road > you get. > > Thanks, > Tonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Hi Tonya, I'm 7 months post-op. I generally start the day with a protein shake. I'm a Richmond patient , so I am breaking the rules by doing this - but I figure as long as my calorie count stays low then the protein can only do me good. Sometimes, instead of the shake, I will have Cream of Flax cereal with some tasteless protein powder added to increase its protein content. Either way - I get about 30 grams of protein to start my day. For lunch - I have about 4 oz. of dense protein - ground beef, ham, chicken, whatever. I also have a couple ounces of a veggie. Asparagus is my favorite. Sometimes I'll have a salad, in which case the volume will be more than 2 oz. since lettuce chews down to about nothing. If I am out running errands or whatever, I'll have an ounce or two of jerky instead of my regular meal. It packs a pretty good protein punch for very few calories and is filling. For dinner - another 4 oz. of dense protein - preferably meat, but occasionally beans, split peas, lentils, or eggs. Also, 2 to 4 oz. of veggies & /or fruit. Cantaloupe has become just about my favorite sweet thing. If I am having something like chili for dinner, I might have a few Soy & Flax Chips (from Trader Joe's - they're pretty good , both in taste and nutrtion). Overall, I average about 75 grams of protein and 750 calories a day. I had Beth, the nutritionist, calculate my protein requirement (based on my height and ideal body weight, I think) - it is less than 60 grams a day, but I figure that the malabsorbtion makes part of this calculation guesswork, so I try to keep my protein intake on the high side. Also, I think that most post-ops don't count calories - I didn't start out to - but since FitDay has the calorie count right there along with my protein gram count, I started paying attention to it. Just got my 6 month labs recently and everything was in the normal range. Actually, everything was really good, except my iron levels were in the lower part of the normal range, so I've added an additional iron suppolement (Niferex) at Dr. Baggs request. All the best, Kay in San Leandro open RNY 12/1/03 crazyt1020 wrote: > One thing that I've realized is that everyone eats differently post- > op, especially depending on how far in the post-op process they are. > > Would a few of you who are post-op mind posting how long it's been > since your surgery and an example of what you tend to eat in a given > day? > > I think it would be helpful for those of use who are pre-op to see > the variances and also how intake changes the further down the road > you get. > > Thanks, > Tonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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