Swell

[clevermanka]

Warning: Pity party time.

I've got nasty bloating and discomfort again every time I eat. I noticed it on Sunday, but thought it was just a fluke from eating out twice in a day. Yesterday, though, I only had blueberries with cottage cheese for breakfast, I skipped lunch, and for dinner I had an okra/tomato/chicken dish I made myself--so I know there weren't hidden carbs in it. mckitterick suggested too much salt, but...really? I was bloated so badly I had to take off my pants. I'm pretty swollen today after my post-workout protein drink.

I'll finish off the remaining cottage cheese and peaches today so they don't just get thrown out. Then it's back to animals and leafy greens, probably until after KCRF. I don't have time to deal with going back to KU Med for another test right now. We were unable to replace the front desk receptionist when she left and we don't know if we'll get our student worker back. One of the other secretaries is taking vacation the first two weeks of September and then the other secretary is on vacation for pretty much all of October.

Awesomesauce.

I wanted to cry after dinner last night, but that would've just added a stuffy nose to my misery.

Unresolved G.I. issues might be why I've gained weight this month, despite cutting most grains ('cept for last weekend's binge) and increasing my exercise.

I was getting attached to the idea of being able to eat like a normal person. Dang.

Comments

That Blows

[wyckedgood.livejournal.com]

Im sorry hon. That is the uber suck.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

I'll feel better about it in a few days. I can resolve myself to just about anything. But right now I'm totally wallowing in self-pity.

BLEH.

Pity Party

[wyckedgood.livejournal.com]

What does one bring to a pity party excactly?

Wallow away. I am with you on that today.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I usually bring a good bottle of whine.

I vote yes...

[wyckedgood.livejournal.com]

Wine sounds very good. I need more caffeiene though.

[queza7.livejournal.com]

Ouch.. hope you get feeling better soon. I'm going through some crazy tummy troubles too, you're not alone.

Out of curiosity... do you need a new student worker? I'm looking for a job, especially if it's something I can do with just my left hand. (Just got carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand, so that's unusable for 6-8 weeks.) I can send you my resume, if you like. :)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Ironically, our student worker just walked back in the door ten minutes ago. So it looks like she's coming back. The job involves very heavy typing, all the time, anyway. So probably not your best bet.

Hope your surgery wounds heal quickly. Ouch.

[queza7.livejournal.com]

Ok, thanks for letting me know!

[slinka.livejournal.com]

OK this one's better

[slinka.livejournal.com]

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

You just made my day 1,000% better, Ms. Made-Of-Awesome.

Re: OK this one's better

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Okay, 2,000%

[pamelonian.livejournal.com]

Damn! That sucks. Being able to engage in these pity party sessions is a big reason to have an online journal. In fact, I am about to make a post like that myself.

I hope you are able to get the digestive issues under control.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Here's to pity parties! *clink*

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Aw boo.

But perhaps it's just a touch of overindulgence? I've had it badly today, from a sourdough English muffin AND a burger on a bun. Oh, and some spinach/lentil dal.

I'm taking peppermint oil capsules from the Merc, enteric coated. They are a natural antibiotic/anti-spasmodic and have been helping me quite a bit. when I don't muck up.

I haven't bothered with the test. If the only option is Cipro or something similar, I'm SOL. I can't take it due to it bringing on more of the neuropathy issues.

Have you tried taking some Underberg for the occasional bloating issue, as in, only a bad meal choice? It's the magic potion for me. It's simply German form of bitters in a one-portion bottle.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'm taking peppermint oil capsules from the Merc, enteric coated. They are a natural antibiotic/anti-spasmodic and have been helping me quite a bit.

So. Trying. This.

I haven't tried the Underberg, no. But I don't worry about the bloating after a bad meal choice. I figure that's my penance. It's when I bloat from okra that I get pissy and depressed.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Yah, I found the peppermint oil info on that FM list.

Underberg is da bomb, it tastes nasty but you knock it back like a shot.
I had to order some from Au Marche, they were out. I guess I've been telling too many people about it.

ETA... and bloating from okra? Yah, I'd be mad too. I'm not real happy that the wonderful Spinach Dal did it to me. It tasted soooo good.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Legumes. I'm totally off beans and legumes, now, which makes me so sad. I'll allow myself a bowl of the Lentil Soup at Aladdin's once in a while, but that's it.