AF Daily - March 30, 2009

[Doggygirl]

Happy Monday Ablanders!

I spent a lot of time yesterday doing internet hunting and reading related to the medical decisions I'm faced with. Last night I talked things over with Mr. Doggy and I made a couple of final decisions. I AM going to get the surgery to have the tumor removed. Mean time, I am going to proceed with the Metametrix comprehensive test so I know where I am with regard to any nutritional deficiencies or any high levels of environmental toxins and make a "go forward" game plan from there. There is so much information out there that seems very extreme to me. I don't think I'm quite ready for extreme. Mean time, I got a link to this web site from a woman I have a great deal of respect for - I only know her from "on line" (like we know each other here) but she is a credentialed Holistic Nutritional Counselor & Educator. I found several practical tips on that web site that I will be implementing in addition to changes I've made since finally giving up the booze. (no more tanning bed and I'm going to cut WAAAYYY back on the use of microwave as a couple examples). It feels good to be sober, clear headed, and UnHung while making these important decisions.

So...on to something more fun. Cleopatra got into something horribly stinky out in our yard. Then she managed to get in the house and went straight to the bed. Wait. THAT wasn't FUN!! IT WAS STINKY!! She must have rolled in a dead animal or something. Yuk.

OK - surely someone has some REAL fun to post about!

DG

[LVT25]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Good morning friends,

Just checking in, not much to say. I'm up and out early today--will be anxious to get home and start on that mountain of laundry. It is another cold and blustery day.

DG--I checked out that link, looks like a lot of interesting reading. Will give it a closer look later today.

I hope everyone had a good, sober weekend! :h

[peacenik]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

morning!!!

lv, it's cold, snowy and windy here in nebraska as well...ugh! it is neverending...my poor dogs haven't walked in days.

i woke up this morning and got my kid her breakfast and cleaned the house while i waited for her to finish...something i never would have done if i was hungover. then i would have sat next to her with my head inmy hands pretending to listen to her talk...how sad. i'm so happy to be present with her and my husband and able to clean up around them while engaging in a nice chit chat.

have a good sober day!

peace!

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Good morning!

Running late as usual. Without working at the moment or school or something to keep me in line; I am slacking off in the AM. Must run now like a bat out of hell.

I am going to try and jog this morning. I so need to get back into some sort of exercise. If I don't check in tomorrow you will know that I was swept away by ambulance due to a heart attack.

Toodles!

[peacenik]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

dg, i'm so glad to see you being pro-active and positive about your health. nutrition is one of the most (if not the) important ways we can help our bodies heal. good on ya!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Morning abbers!!

Busy weekend with guests. Everything went well and even managed a little letterboxing. There was one little window of time when I really wanted a glass of wine. In between the goings on, I had about an hour to myself and just wanted to relax with a glass. But alas, we all know it would not end there but I really wanted it nonetheless.

One relative, upon departure, said "You really look good. Really. I know you've made some changes in your life and I just want you to know you really really look great." That's some nice reinforcement, eh?

Glanced at that link, DG.. Looks very interesting; bookmarked it.

[Determinator]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

happy hangover-free Monday ABerooooos!

DG, extra hugs for you dear XXXXXX you will be just fine.

in a hurry so can't stay long.

I'm soooo freaking sore. arg, my fingers/hands/legs/back. wow! shooting can be quite aerobic and a heck of a workout if you do it appropriately.

zoom zoom

be well my friends

[narilly]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Hi Everyone!
DG _I checked out that website and it looks really interesting, I put in in my favorites and will be reading it again. I have a book written by Suzanne Somers- she actually is very intelligent- she grew up in an alcoholic home and had breast cancer and other health issues. Anyway, her book is called Breakthrough, eight steps to wellness. It is quite interesting. I have been going to a doctor and have lost 25 lbs since December. What I have been doing is what a lot of this book says- I bought the book on the weekend. Thanks for the website.

Hey Deter, I am really sore too! The step pump instructor yesterday was a firecracker and almost killed me!

Have a great day everyone. No hangover on Monday, yippee! (I was hungover so many Mondays)

Narilly

[ready2change]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Happy Monday to all! Great to start the week hangover free. Got to watch hubby drink himself silly all weekend. The smell is enough to make me feel ill sometimes. We went to a movie (Duplicity) and because the movie was so boring and because my husband reaked of old alcohol pouring out of him, we left early before I got sick. Isn't that pathetic. We never stop to think how others might percieve us in the world, we think we're so clever and no one knows we drink:H

I am finding a new found sprituality and sense of hope from my readings and such this weekend. I am learning to finally let go and admit that I cannot do this on my own. I need help, lots of it. Which is going to entail posting here more often.

I hope everyone has a magnificent Monday.

R2C

[Cinders]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Hi my friends!!

Had a doctor's appt with a new shrink this morning. I switched due to insurance and was scared to death I would not like this new doctor as much as the other one.

Well, she is great. Great.

She is an addiction specialist and understands well, knows the chemical issues AND nutritional issues.

She took me off of Lamictal - slowly - and on to Lexapro. She does not think my symptoms are bipolar but depressive and anxiety issues. Hmm. I always thought so, too.

I do have to say, I hate taking these meds, I don't know why, I took a "med" for a long time that treated my anxiety very quickly.

However, I am going to stick with the plan and see how it goes.

DG, I hope your search for the origins of your tumor help.

One thing my doctor did tell me is that it is EXTREMELY possible that my brain lesions are caused by my drinking. So, my cluster headaches and the pain from my other syndrome are rooted in my drinking. (probably) and I must just learn to live with them.

I remember Bear had pain in his feet up to his knees and the doctor told him it was from his drinking. He never complained, just accepted it.

I am going to accept it. I did damage and there it is. What I can do is NOT DO ANY MORE DAMAGE.

Love to all,
Cindi

[gyco]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

hi dog lady,im glad you came to a decision rt for you,i to will be in the same boat,soon,operations ,2,one on the knee,which could maybe put me back to work for a couple of years,or not,and then theres the spine,and that could have positive results,so ive been told,cant live like this for ever,i always like hearing from you,you have such a positive outlook,later gyco

[LVT25]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Peacnik, I imagine by now you are experiencing a raging snowstorm? I think I live about 100 miles south of you.

[meditation mama]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Good afternoon, my lovelies!!

DG... I am so glad you are feeling informed and comfortable with your health decisions. I wish I was closer to come give you a big hug :l:l Stay strong and please keep us informed.

It has been a super productive day for me! I feel so much better. I am off my pity-pot :flush: I was on ALL day yesterday.. I just hope the ring on my butt goes away soon.. :H

I am back on my favorite supplement L-Tryp. I took 500mgs yesterday, but bumped to 1000mgs today. Truly, this makes the most amazing difference in my life in these early days! I can feel a little creepy crave coming today. :lalala:

That is the thing about feeling so good, at least for me. I have always been a happy-person drinker. I didn't really drink to forget, because I was sad, etc., I drank when like was good. I somehow thought that drinking and acting like an idiot would make the feeling even more fantastic:headbanger: If I looked good, well, I am sure I would look even better with a few glasses of wine; funny, oh definitely funnier with wine; smart.. oh, I don't even have to tell you how smart I am after a few!

Anyhoo.. I'm off for now. Going to take advantage of my energy level and get rid of all those "fat clothes" from last year. I LOVE trying on clothes that fit me 25lbs ago! Off to the thrift store they go.

Check in later.

Namaste,

MM

[ThatGirl]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Hey everybody, day 22, am feeling a bit strange today, don't know if it's the total lack of alcohol (for some reason I've been thinking about it alot today) or some bad memories of things I did whilst drunk, but I don't feel at all comfortable. On a non-me-related note, keep us updated on your research and treatment DG, my thoughts are with you

-TG

[retteacher]

AF Daily - March 30, 2009

Everyone: I just wanted to check in, but I had a yucky gastro-intestinal thing last night. Hope all is well w/you all. Mary