Is that the REALLY good stuff?

[clevermanka]

Today's Tumblr collection is Tuesday, March 11: Lips. It's a short one this week. I've been saving these images for ages and only made it to sixteen pieces, but I was tired of scrolling through them, so.

I called Dr. Khosh's office today with my issues post-cessation of the progesterone treatment: Interrupted/Lack of sleep, physical fatigue, emotional swings, and increased abdominal swelling. I've been having bad swelling episodes after eating every day, and this morning I looked at myself (before eating) and thought "wow, that looks puffy." But sometimes the mirror doesn't tell me the truth, so I thought I'd measure to make sure. And yep, I'm up two inches around my waist, and that's before eating anything. So fuck a bunch of that. I was just getting to the point where I was feeling pretty cool about traveling to Atlanta in April and now I'm worried again.

I do not want to feel like shit at 221B Con.

I do need to look into policies about bringing medical liquids on a plane. Am I going to have to check my luggage (and pay the checked bag fee) just because of my herbal tinctures? Probably. Assholes.

Found on Tumblr today and relevant to current topics:


Also relevant to my life:

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If this doesn't play in a theater near me, I shall throw a fit.

Comments

[zitronenhai.livejournal.com]

I do not want to feel like shit at 221B Con.

Yeah, that will not do. I want you to feel awesome.

Imma hafta repost that Body Hate image.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

The fact that I teared up at the bottom left panel of the cartoon tells you how whacked-out my hormones are right now.

[zitronenhai.livejournal.com]

I am trying to embrace hormones with loving kindness, but I really just want to punch them in the face.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

You and me both.

[renniemom.livejournal.com]

I hate that you are having this struggle and hope that there are answers somewhere soon. Cuz dayum.

Would it be cheaper to ship your stuff to the hotel than pay the check bag fee? I've done that.

Want you to have a great time and feel awesome on your trip.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

The problem with shipping the meds is how do I take them when they're being mailed? And also, what if they don't make it? Or the hotel loses the package/refuses shipment?

If it was anything other than medication, I totally would.

[renniemom.livejournal.com]

I had those thoughts as I was typing but wasn't sure of your situation (e.g., can you only ship what you need during the stay, can you ship to someone local, etc). But I also see it not being a viable option. Darn it.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Maybe I could buy some extra dropper bottles, but then what if the droppers are the wrong size, and then what if I get there and the meds didn't make it and blah blah blah.

Darn it, indeed.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

:( That graphic made me so sad! I think it's his little eyes, honestly. It's also very eye-opening. I'm seriously tempted to steal that graphic and post it to FB. Also print it and put it on my wall at work. Reminders are good.

I hope that your doctor can tell you some good news! <3

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Everybody should see that comic. It's SO GOOD.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I'm not going to lie - that comment got me a bit misty. I tend to look more highly on animals than I do most people. Looking at the way I treat my body is abuse, especially of the verbal variety. It's not good. Changes will take place.

So thanks for that <3

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, bb.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Oh dear Lord, that is a CryBaby gif! I freaking LOVE that movie!

(http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rhis_ljstuff/media/jonsmooch.gif.html)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I have this one!

(http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rhis_ljstuff/media/gifs/aea2xg.gif.html)

[msmitti.livejournal.com]

Hoping it comes together for 221B con.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[seascribe.livejournal.com]

Eurgh, I hope the body issues decrease before your con.

The comic is pretty spot on. (My mom always makes fun of me for insisting on feeding my animals grain free food and taking much better care of them generally than of my own body. It's so much EASIER, maybe because it's the same thing ever day and also impulse control is not nearly as difficult when you're not the one craving)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I hope the body issues decrease before your con.

Me, too. I mean, I'm pretty much over the WAAAH I DON'T WANT TO LOOK FAT thing, but geez, I don't want to have to pack extra outfits just because of this, you know?

[hdsqrl.livejournal.com]

Wow. That comic. Sigh.

So true. So very, very true. :(

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

It gets sadder every time I look at it.

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

can I ask for a link to that Owl Stop Hating My Body Real Soon Now?

pretty please?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Oh, gosh, lemme see if I can find it on my dash...

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yay! Here you go (http://boggletheowl.tumblr.com/post/62711162750).

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

How large are your tincture bottles?d Less than 3.4 oz? No problem. Larger? Have Dr. Khosh write you scripts..

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/medically-necessary-liquids

That eye on the lips make-up is fabulously creepy.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thank you for that link! YOU ARE THE BEST. I will totally have him write me scripts.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Does he put labels like Rx labels on the supplements or tinctures? I would imagine that would make it even easier to pass TSA requirements.
I would even venture that Best Case Scenario is a smaller size *unopened* bottle of whatevers, if they are available as such.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

There aren't labels on the bottles I have, but I'll ask if that's an option. And yeah, the smallest bottle of the progestrone stuff is about six ounces.

[gansje.livejournal.com]

That's the best comic ever. I never thought of it that way -- I abuse myself all the time and must stop.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Happy to be of service!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure that if I used my vibrator on a dog or a cat, that'd count as some sort of pervy animal abuse. JUST SAYIN'!

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

Taking better care of my cats inspired me to take better care if myself.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

That's awesome!

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

I had the "Hmm, if a diet chock-full-o-grain is bad for my cats and I'm fearful of them getting diabetes, what is a diet chock-full-o-simple-carbs doing to me?" line of thought.

Let it never be said my cats do nothing for me!