luvmydog2 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Got the results today. Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts. Dr said there was no change since last visit. As far as the cold it was just that. I took a few antibodics and it took care of that. I suppose that I can rest easy for another 3 months now. I think I might head to the mountains for a few days before long. One thing that did not look or sound too good is that I have lost another 16 lbs in 3 months. I was down 9 last time so that is a total of 25 lbs in 3 months. He wanted to know if I tried to do that which I did not. Another CT Chest/Ab/ Pelvis in 3 months. If any further weight loss by then (or earlier) then more test are in order. Maybe I should plan on eating more turkey, ham and goodies for the holidays. Sure sounds like fruitcake time to me. Maybe I'll bake one and take to the mountains with me. Thanks again for lending the ear everyone. BTW....Still working part time so maybe that is part of weight loss. good possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Wonderful news. I would like to highly recommend ICE CREAM. Love Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 this sounds like good news to me, Bruce. you'll get to the bottom of the weight loss. I know it's been a while since your pneumo., but my mother's docs told us she could expect to lose some weight just for the fact that her body is working 2x as hard with half the equipment. she has, too, about 25 lbs.! my personal weight gain strategy involves lots of cheese doodles. it's worked really well for me so far. seriously, I hear that it makes you nervous. hopefully, you can live with it without too much anxiety. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Happy, happy news for a Monday, Bruce!!! Seems we all struggle with the weight issue - one way or the other. Hoping it stabilizes and you can even put on a few pounds. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Great news!!!!! I am so happy for you. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 That's great to hear Bruce, so glad for you! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debe Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Bruce all I can say is Mashed Potatoes, I gained 67 pounds in a nine month stretch craving those babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Bruce, sounds like great news! Eat more ice cream, Smoothies, Frosties, etc. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Great news. Do you want me to send you about 30-35 lbs. I'm lugging around. I'll overnight it to ya?! Expect shipment while you're enjoying the mountain views, you lucky dog. Have a great time and EAT! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I am sure you are burning more calories now that you are working. Heck just thinking about work and I burn calories. The other thing is you eat more when you are home--that fridge just seems to call my name. I am so glad your scans were good. I told you your wife was right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Bruce, Glad to hear that you are doing well. Have the docs checked your thyroid function, or pancreatic function? Sometimes weight loss like you've described can be an early sign of Diabetes, which can result from some of the medications we take or from some of the treatments/testing done on us. Just might want to check it out if it continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 AWESOME NEWS BRUCE!! Love to hear NO CHANGE! As for that weight you lost, I think I know where it went!! Go Celebrate and EAT EAT and EAT SOME MORE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 That is great news!!! Hope you gain the weight back that you want!!! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 congratulations! on your check up, Bruce! Don't we just love it? As for the weight thing. When you get it figured out, pm me with your secret! I have been going in the opposing direction. Mountains sound wonderful. Isn't it cold up there? love, cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midge Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 enjoy the beautiful mountains and eat a bunch of junk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Bruce,really glad to hear your scans were good. As for the weight thing I have found that beer (usually bud lite)and donuts (usually chocolate ones) have a tendancy to fight off weight loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 That is such good new Bruce. Like Pat said, Ice cream, Ice cream, Ice cream. You can even put Ice Cream in Boost for more calories. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Bruce, For crying out loud, forget about the mountains..head east toward the ocean... If I remember right, the salt air really brings on the appetite. I cannot believe you still haven't made it to the beach... Jeesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Great news, Bruce! How's Dolly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Great news Bruce...can't help with the weight loss...I'm going in the other direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Becky... don't encourage him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Best news I have heard all day Bruce. I gained 20 lbs during radiation 'cause all I would eat was milkshakes from Hardee's. They have changed them now and they aren't nearly so good, but I still crave them sometimes. Relax for a while and eat, eat, eat. Looks like you will enjoy the holidays with all of that great food. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevotedDaughter Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Definate cause for celebration, congratulations and enjoy your trip, including the food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Sounds like great news Bruce. Enjoy your trip to the mountains. Eat lots of rich and fattening foods and enjoy. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Sorry I'm so late seeing your post, Bruce! Just want to add my WOOOHOOO to everyone's congratulations! That's one of the things about having a "chronic" illness that drives me nuts now and then - every little symptom causes a little fear and doubt now. So glad a cold is still just a cold! Please PM your snail mail address so I can send you my excess weight! I'd just LOVE to share it! Your assignment is seconds of turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Oh, and have an extra scoop of ice cream with you pumpkin pie! Egg Nog time is here, too! Get your "pack it on" tips here! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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