A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey

[Low Carb Mommy]

My dear Candy, I am so sorry that the week I was gone you encountered so many problems. You are a strong lady and have put your trust in the right areas in life (God). It is amazing what we can face with God by our side. I am hoping this week many prayers will be answered for you. It is good to be back here with my precious friend. Don't worry about that weight gain. This is a lifestyle and it will come off if you get back to the grind. Love ya and talk to you later.

[lisabinil]

IBS can be diahrrhea or constipation predominant. I have diahrrhea predominant
IBS and am never constipated. Mine is better with the lc WOE. Hopefully they will figure it out soon.

[Edwards20]

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

My dear Candy, I am so sorry that the week I was gone you encountered so many problems. You are a strong lady and have put your trust in the right areas in life (God). It is amazing what we can face with God by our side. I am hoping this week many prayers will be answered for you. It is good to be back here with my precious friend. Don't worry about that weight gain. This is a lifestyle and it will come off if you get back to the grind. Love ya and talk to you later.

Thank you Beth, it's great to see you too. I hope to pop over to your journal before work this morning.

Originally Posted by lisabinil

IBS can be diahrrhea or constipation predominant. I have diahrrhea predominant
IBS and am never constipated. Mine is better with the lc WOE. Hopefully they will figure it out soon.

So, it can be just mainly constipation ?? Thanks for stopping by. I thought things might be looking up, but she woke me at 4AM this morning because she needed to throw up. Does IBS include random vomiting ?

I am so tired this morning. I have been awake off and on all night long. I had a horrible dream that something bad happened to Hannah. I won't share all the details, but it certainly set off a panic attack. Just when I had finally dozed off and thought I was relaxed, she screamed MOMMY becuase she had to throw up. So, panic started again. Then she was hurting. I gave her some medicine and she talked herself back to sleep about the time my alarm clock went off. So, it's gonna be a long day.

I can't remember if I shared this or not, but with my extra duties at work this week will be tough. One co-worker is no longer in our department and the only one that is left (my co-hort and friend) is on vacation. Of all days for me to need to go back to bed .......

On a positive note, I was down a couple of more lbs this morning.

[lisabinil]

Yes IBS can be diahrrhea or constipation predominant-I didn't know this until I went to a gastro specialist. Maybe it's time you tried a new doc for her? Have they sent her for upper or lower GI's? This was the first thing done for my nephew who had this problem-he didn't vomit though. This seems to be continuing not getting any better-maybe you need a more aggressive doc willing to get to the bottom of this. Hang in there!

[monet0329]

Hey sista.. ..

yip.. we have missed alot.....

I agree with Lisa.. a new doc is needed.. poor wittle Hannah

hope your work day isn't too harsh on ya hun.. you know I love yaaaa.. bunches..

[mycattaz]

Goodmorning Candy... so sorry hannah is still not feeling good.... Will say a prayer for her right now.... hope you have a wonderful day!

[twinkerbell]

Ooohhh poor Hannah! I hope she is feeling better! It's so much worse when our kids are sick isn't it? I hope you have a good day Candy!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Dear Candy!

I have missed you so friend. I am sure God hears our prayers, so I will continue with them for you and yours!

I agree with everyone that a new doc may be your best idea. Preferrably a Pediatric-Gastroenterologist. There is a genetic marker blood test for Crohn's, and maybe for other gastric ailments...a good Pedi-Doc should be able to help Hannah.

Just stopping by to say hello and congratulate you on your recent weight losses You will be back to signature weight before you know it!

DH is glaring at me on the computer...promised I would only be a minute...
YIKES!

Hugs Honey!

[seb]

Good morning Candy. I was thinking that reading AllieCat's thread in the ML might be of benefit to you. She talks about probiotics helping her, and I'm wondering if this might be a good thing for Hannah. At least something to look into.

[kacee1958]

Candy, I just finished reading and getting caught up in your journal. I'm so sorry for all you're going through, especially with Hannah. So glad you're already plugged in with Scottish Rite - it's a great hospital. Prayers are with you, my friend.

[Low Carb Mommy]

Where are you Candy girl? Hope everything is OK. Just thinking about you!!!

[Edwards20]

Hey there !! Things have been so crazy. With the extra workload at the office I am super busy. Hopefully, it will generate more bucks for me in the long run. Hannah seems to be OK today. It just comes and goes. The doctors group she is seeing is supposed to be top of the line. They are Pediatric GI doctors and are affiliated with one of the best children's hospitals around. We have been off and on the phone all week, but with hit/miss symptoms they just don't want to doing anything unneccessary. If she throws up anymore they want to do some lab work. I am still hanging in there. I don't have time to visit each of your journals today but know that you all are on my mind and in my heart. Thanks for your continued love and support and prayers.

[hawkwife]

You are a very special soul!!!

[Low Carb Mommy]

Good to hear from you Candy. Keep us informed. Still praying for Hannah. How are you doing with your eating and the stress?

[Low Carb Mommy]

Oh, I just remembered your fitday....took a look....doing great! Don't forget to add in those veggies...all I am seeing is lots of meat!

[iabowhunter]

Hi Candy!

Being busy sucks, but it sure makes the day go by faster!

Big to you!

Take care,
Phil


Wish me luck...I'm off to try and find Monet's new journal. Let me re-phrase that. I'm GOING to go find Monet's journal! Gotta go see my Indiana buddy!

[seb]

Good morning Candy. Thanks for the update, and don't worry about getting to all of our journals. You have more important things going on right now. Hope it's a great day for you and Hannah.

[Tylar_Connar]

Good afternoon, Candy. Dont worry about the journals!! I hope that Hannah gets better!!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Just stopping in to say hello and that I miss you very much, and I hope Hannah is feeling good.

I will be home Saturday, so back to bugging you here!

Peace

[Edwards20]

Originally Posted by kacee1958

Candy, I just finished reading and getting caught up in your journal. I'm so sorry for all you're going through, especially with Hannah. So glad you're already plugged in with Scottish Rite - it's a great hospital. Prayers are with you, my friend.

Kacee, it's so good to see you. I will be coming to visit your journal real soon ... I promise.

Originally Posted by hawkwife

You are a very special soul!!!

I love you Jen.

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

Good to hear from you Candy. Keep us informed. Still praying for Hannah. How are you doing with your eating and the stress? Oh, I just remembered your fitday....took a look....doing great! Don't forget to add in those veggies...all I am seeing is lots of meat!

Yeah, Beth .. that's the problem ... I haven't even been writing down what I am eating. So, the Fitday since vacation is only valid for 1-3 days, I can't even remember. I am on plan correctly, with a few minor exceptions of snacks that were not on plan. My weight is still 222, and I plan to do the official weigh-in this weekend, I hope. Maybe I can maintain on this ? LOL.

Originally Posted by p_fairchild

Hi Candy!

Being busy sucks, but it sure makes the day go by faster!

Big to you!

Take care,
Phil


Wish me luck...I'm off to try and find Monet's new journal. Let me re-phrase that. I'm GOING to go find Monet's journal! Gotta go see my Indiana buddy!

Phil, I have no doubt you will find Monet's journal. It's great to see you. And yes the days are flying by ... too fast.

Originally Posted by seb

Good morning Candy. Thanks for the update, and don't worry about getting to all of our journals. You have more important things going on right now. Hope it's a great day for you and Hannah.

Sue, thank you. You are so sweet.

Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

Good afternoon, Candy. Dont worry about the journals!! I hope that Hannah gets better!!

Tonia, it's wonderful to see you. I want to check that "stuff" out soon. I might email you if I have any questions.

Originally Posted by Livywilltim-mom

Just stopping in to say hello and that I miss you very much, and I hope Hannah is feeling good.

I will be home Saturday, so back to bugging you here!

Peace

Hope you are having fun Jaimie.

Folks, what a day yesterday was. I never even got online again PERIOD. I was out of the office all day, and being very productive. Then we had to take Hannah for her Kindergarten Orientation last night. Her school is being remodeled and it isn't complete. School starts next Wednesday, and I don't think it will be ready. We had orientation at the High School and they said it should be ready. We shall see. The orientation was a nightmare. Perhaps it normally runs better and they were just "out of their element" at the other school. It was very disorganized and I was given forms to fill that I filled out when I registered her.

I took her to AL afterwards to go to Granny's, while Randy left for work. It was late when I got home, and I just crashed.

Anywhoo, Hannah has been going to the bathroom "regularly". We are concerned about the "coiled" look of some of her byproducts. You can PM me if you have any ideas on this. She still has a stomachache, but no vomiting as of now.

I have to run for now. I HOPE to be able to check in this weekend. Not sure of our plans just yet .... take care all, and may you have a blessed day. I love you all.

[hawkwife]

Candy, my dd, Libby is also startign kindergarden this year---what exciting times!!

I am thinking of your family and that precious angel Hannah daily.



Jen

[Low Carb Mommy]

Thanks for checking in. Hope things will slow down for you soon! I think you are doing a great job keeping that weight at where you have it. I am so proud of you!! Can't wait until we can see you on here regularly again! Take care of yourself. This is only a season. Things will get better I promise!!

[monet0329]

wow.. next Wed. huh.. mine don't start till Aug 16th.. wild how every start is different huh..

I am glad Hannah is regular now.. .. I wish her only the best..

I love ya Candy Girl !!

[pri17cess72]

Stopping by to say Hi.

[monet0329]

Morning sista.. .. seems like I am following right behind you this morning in these journals..lol.. but maybe I have beat you to your own.... if your anything like me.. you do yourself last..

have a great day my friend.. Love ya bunches and bunches ..