Re: 2004 - starting out on the wrong foot

[Guest guest]

Elana, I had a hysteroscopy about two years ago. I know it's really

scary-sounding, but it's REALLY fast. Yes, I will admit it hurt, but

the pain is really brief. In my case, I was given a sedative in

advance, and then was advised to take some Ibuprofen and rest for the

remainder of the day. The actual time for the procedure is less than

10 minutes (at least in my case). I'm sure your doctor is well aware

of how discomfiting it is, and will be sensitive to you.

Try to relax a little -- hopefully, this will just be a way to ensure

there is nothing wrong! I think that's what half the anxiety stems

from.

And please, make sure you have someone with you! You will definitely

not be able to get home on your own if you are given a sedative.

Good luck... we'll be thinking of you.

JT

[Guest guest]

> just curious - can

> one go to work after it or are you supposed to go home

> and rest?

Oh, Elana, I'm sorry you're going through all of this! I guess your

recovery depends a lot on you, and how you react to the situation as

well as any sedative/pain meds you get. I would assume you should go

home, if only because it sounds like this is causing you a lot of

stress and you might be even just emotionally exhausted after it's

over. Why not plan on a leisurely afternoon at home -- stock up a

good movie, maybe pick up a craft or hobby, and relax?

And if you live near me (Chicago), put on about six layers? (It's

really cold here -- probably normal for the Alaska folks, but I've

been at work for an hour and a half and just now warmed up from the

drive!

Best wishes,

JT

[Guest guest]

Hi Elana... I am sorry to hear that you are feeling a little under the weather.

I have been trying to fight the same thing all last month and it seems to not be

getting any better. I also wanted to apologize for not replying to your last

email regarding WLB. I would love to have the extra support, however, I am

unsure how to use my instant messaging and I do not have AOL. If you could

throw some pointers my way I would greatly appreciate it. I think it would be

very beneficial to have that one on one support along with the rest of the group

to keep each other motivated. What do you say?

Elana Friedman elana2706@...> wrote: hey buds

I haven't really been in a posting mood lately but decided that i

better. I just wanted to check in with everyone. As my title stated

this year is not starting out the way i wanted it to. For starters i

have been sick since tuesday. started with a cold then turned into

aches and pains and now i am stuck with this horrible cough and

hoarse throat. Next thing is i am now having TOM which is not helping

the situation. i feel like biting everyones' head off. i think i

should just go and hibernate for the next week or so until i get back

to my sweet self.

Due to both of these things i haven't exercised in a week and a half.

i can't breathe due to this cold and my asthma has been acting up so

i just have to wait until i feel up to it whenever that will be. Food

wise haven't been doing too well. i have been doing a bit better but

not much. during this period of TOM i am so hungry and just feel like

eating all the time. i need to get a handle on that. i was hoping to

make all kinds of new years resolutions but won't until i feel better

emotionally and physically. it would just be a waste seeing that i

won't be able to tackle them at this time.

i am also having a hysteroscopy (sp?) this sunday which i am not

looking forward to. i am a little hysterical to say the least. i am

not great with pain and there is known to be some with this test.

please keep me in your thoughts and I hope it goes smoothly. I also

pray that everything is normal and they don't find anything wrong.

anhow, i have been reading all the posts even though i have been

quiet lately. I hope to be back to my old self soon. Welcome to all

the newcomers. You have found a terrific group.

Hope you all have a great day.

Elana

232/202.5/199/170 (then reassess)

SW CW MG1 FG

Question of the Week:

What is your biggest challenge as far as getting motivated?

Challenge of the Week:

Exercise 30-45 minutes 3-5 days this week!!! as far as getting motivated?

Challenge of the Week:

Exercise 30-45 minutes 3-5 days this week!!!

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[Guest guest]

> Well i definitely don't live near you. I live in

> Israel. far far away. LOL. i moved here with my

> parents and my family in 1983 and have been here ever

> since. my sister in law is actually from chicago and i

> have been there once. actually hubby and i are

> planning a trip for May of 2005 to go see oparah so

> maybe i can also meet you. that would be so cool.

Elana, that sounds awesome. I'd love to meet you when you come in...

just keep me posted.

JT