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MamaBearOf4

MamaBearOf4

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Sorry i have not been on to much. I have been busy helping a friend move. They put her out of her apartment right at thanksgiving. Well during the move my son toke out my knee and i went down. Took about 4 hours for me to get up. Well yesterday i went down two more times but i got up a little faster. Now today i went to take a shower and i have just a small stand-up shower. Well i went down in the shower. I was able to push myself out of the shower and check myself. But my bathroom was to enclosed to get up and the hard floor killed my knees. I had to crawl out of the bathroom to my bedroom to get up. And the only thought in my head was how was it possible for someone as big as me to fit in the bottom of that small shower floor. I was beating myself up for it. But my friend said well apparently you are not as big as you think you are if you fit in there so stop that crap and keep going on your progress. Then my thoughts changed to how can it be that when i was 700 or 600 i was able to get off the floor no problem but now at 436 i can barely get myself up. I think this week has beaten me because i could not even walk walmart this after noon. I had to ride the cart. I hate riding those things. I get so many looks. But my legs are so weak that i can barely walk. To go in and out of places at least one of my sons stay by my side so i can walk. Just as a mental support and to help stable me. My walking has slowed way down now. My legs feel heavy but i am still trying at least. I have a doctor appointment set for thursday and i have a therapy appointment for tomorrow. Maybe i can get my head straight with her. But wednesday i have to go to court with my two oldest boys. Man i have to much to do within this week it is impossible
 
MamaBearOf4 said:
Sorry i have not been on to much. I have been busy helping a friend move. They put her out of her apartment right at thanksgiving. Well during the move my son toke out my knee and i went down. Took about 4 hours for me to get up. Well yesterday i went down two more times but i got up a little faster. Now today i went to take a shower and i have just a small stand-up shower. Well i went down in the shower. I was able to push myself out of the shower and check myself. But my bathroom was to enclosed to get up and the hard floor killed my knees. I had to crawl out of the bathroom to my bedroom to get up. And the only thought in my head was how was it possible for someone as big as me to fit in the bottom of that small shower floor. I was beating myself up for it. But my friend said well apparently you are not as big as you think you are if you fit in there so stop that crap and keep going on your progress. Then my thoughts changed to how can it be that when i was 700 or 600 i was able to get off the floor no problem but now at 436 i can barely get myself up. I think this week has beaten me because i could not even walk walmart this after noon. I had to ride the cart. I hate riding those things. I get so many looks. But my legs are so weak that i can barely walk. To go in and out of places at least one of my sons stay by my side so i can walk. Just as a mental support and to help stable me. My walking has slowed way down now. My legs feel heavy but i am still trying at least. I have a doctor appointment set for thursday and i have a therapy appointment for tomorrow. Maybe i can get my head straight with her. But wednesday i have to go to court with my two oldest boys. Man i have to much to do within this week it is impossible
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Damn mama... Sorry to hear about your injury and everything freaking else going on. I wish you all the best and give you so much credit for your perseverance! Good luck with everything this week, I'll be thinking of you.
 
Hi Mama- You are such a fighter. You have so much to deal with, how do you manage? Even after the sleeve I felt exhausted for months afterward. Our bodies go through such a dramatic adjustment. I took long naps every day for weeks. It is no wonder you are feeling sluggish. It is great that you are reaching out to your doctor and therapist.
I hope the rest of your week goes much better for you.
 
Well they are thinking i have vertigo now. I went from therapist to doctor to er now. They will not let me leave until they find out what is going on with me. I hate being pushed around in this wheel chair. I feel so helpless right now. But i am going to fight this and get my self back up and going. I hope to god it is fast though
 
MamaBearOf4 said:
Found the problem...
I have vertigo now. They said the first fall triggered it. So now i get to live with this now. But all is good as long as i take my meds.
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I'm so glad they were able to determine what was wrong. And at least your meds will help with it. The beautiful thing is you are already used to taking so many vitamins, what's a few more pills? ;) Good luck in court tomorrow and hopefully after some time on the meds you will be feeling back to normal.
 
i been taking my meds since Tuesday. the dizziness and the double vision is gone but my legs are still not work correctly. i feel again already but that was because of my legs. i really hope we figure out what is wrong with them. they feel so heavy and stiff to move but also feel weak and tired. it has gotten to a point my husband wanted me in a wheelchair. i say no just give me a walker to help keep me stable. but he is so worried that i will hurt my self falling. i never thought that this would happen but i am taking it day to day. i just hope that is passes soon
 
weight update i went down to 413 this past thursday. i guess it shows i am still trying to push myself to walk. i just need assistance to make sure i am stable. i hate this life but i am fighting back. i will not take this as a new excuse for not doing my part.
 
MamaBearOf4 said:
i been taking my meds since Tuesday. the dizziness and the double vision is gone but my legs are still not work correctly. i feel again already but that was because of my legs. i really hope we figure out what is wrong with them. they feel so heavy and stiff to move but also feel weak and tired. it has gotten to a point my husband wanted me in a wheelchair. i say no just give me a walker to help keep me stable. but he is so worried that i will hurt my self falling. i never thought that this would happen but i am taking it day to day. i just hope that is passes soon
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I'm sorry you are still having problems with your legs. Have you talked to your dr since the last appt when they prescribed the meds? I'm wondering if the legs might be a separate issue and that is why the new meds aren't helping. You are in my thoughts and I am wishing/hoping for nothing but the best for you!
 
missdarmitage said:
I'm sorry you are still having problems with your legs. Have you talked to your dr since the last appt when they prescribed the meds? I'm wondering if the legs might be a separate issue and that is why the new meds aren't helping. You are in my thoughts and I am wishing/hoping for nothing but the best for you!
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yes i have and she is sending me for blood work and to physical therapy to learn way for the vertigo and a liver sonogram. i am scheduled to go back in a few weeks. she is trying to figure this all out.
 
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