So I did indeed go for an unfill today. I woke up this morning and felt fine. Took my Synthroid (very tiny thryoid pill) with one sip of water and felt full. Odd. Went to work and decided that instead of my regular iced coffee I'd have a hot coffee. For those who have been following for a while, I do not do hot beverages, but I know that it relaxes the stoma so thought it would be a good idea. Had the small (8 ounce) hot coffee at 9am, and by 10:30 thought I was going to explode. Was way too full, slimy and thought I was going to throw up. I immediately called NYU and told them I was coming in. I ended up seeing Frank the nurse, he took out 1/2 of what Dr. F had put in yesterday (took .25, my fill was .5) and I immediately felt better. WHEW! One piece of advice for all of those who are still working towards the ever elusive "sweet spot", LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. I knew something didn't feel right, I had heartburn for the first time in 8 months, and was sneezing - a sign that I've got too much mucus (slime) in my system. Thank god I went in today or I would have been miserable this weekend. I weighed in at 3 pounds less today at the doctor's office...EEK!
So, I now have 7.15 in my band and am feeling good this afternoon/evening. I had a fun opportunity during this stressful situation to meet Vanessa. I remembered that she had a fill scheduled today, and emailed her on my way to NYU. She was able to come meet me early and we had a good chat. She's absolutely adorable, so warm and friendly! Always so fun to meet a bandster friend in person.
So, some NSV's. I take my little lucy (yorkie) to daycare a couple days a week. I've been taking her there for two years. While there earlier this week, Julia - one of the workers there who I rarely see, said "OMG, have you lost weight, you look amazing". So exciting to have someone who doesn't even know me realize and say something!! Then, today I saw one of the facilities guys at work. So cute, and so gay! Anyway, I said hi to him and he said "You look fantastic Jen, every time I see you, you just look so great". Umm...hello! Can I live in this world always please? Now, if we could transfer the compliments from women and gay men to cute, single boys who want to marry me and help make babies, that would be AWESOME!
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lol Heres hoping lost of cute single men pick up where the others leave off.
ReplyDeleteAck about the unfill. Clever you for recognising it so fast! I am now see-sawing over whether to get another weenie one (like maybe .2 of a mill) cos I had scrambled eggs this morning? Blech ... and I started sneezing.. a sure sign that something is about to happen for me also!
It is great that I have people like you who've gone before and who share these things with the rest of us. You can't get this education in books. Thanks Jen. Glad th unfill helped and you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a cute single guy but you do look fantastic!
Sounds like the unfill was the right thing. Always interesting to read about other people's experiences with fills - I feel like my sweet spot is close but I'm paranoid about being overfilled as well...Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better-- it was great to see you and meet you in person too. It was funny b/c you did not feel like a 'stranger' at all- it felt like I've known you for some time. I guess that is an intimacy that I feel from blogging so personally and being in each others' lives.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you again soon.
Vanessa
I love when people notice!! I don't care if it sounds vain, but it seriously is such a boost.
ReplyDeleteGlad you went and got the unfill. You're right, your weekend would have sucked. The thing I love about the band is that everyone's sweet spot is different. No one size fits all.
Congrats on the very nice and well deserved compliments! Thanks for posting about your fill. It is very useful to experience these things through others before you go through them yourself. Thanks for such a great blog!!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I just read back my comment to you, Jen lol. I didn't finish my sentence - I really must stop reading blogs first thing in the morning - I'm obviously not awake yet. Meant to say, I had scrambled eggs and they DID not take - I PB'd the lot over the next fifteen mins BUT I think it's cos I ate too fast. Actually I'm sure of it.
ReplyDeleteAnd girl! Anytime you want to roadtrip to Australia, I'm here on the West side. Give me a hoi and you have a bed to rest your weary head! Just name the date lol xxxx
Jen, I went through the overfill thing and had to be hospitalized overnight, I should have gone back right away when I first noticed it, instead I waited till I was so sick on a Saturday hence the hospital stay. I lost a couple lbs only to regain them once I could swallow again :(
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got a little unfill. It's so coll you saw Vanessa.Unfortunately straight guys rarely say those things- but I'm sure they are thinking them.
ReplyDeleteLOL....I am sure those boys and their baby making skills are now intimidated by your beauty and confidence....glad you got the unfill and feel better now....and how lucky to meet Vanessa.
ReplyDeleteglad you got the unfill and was able to recognize right away that you were too full. Great NSV
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