Allergies | Angela & Rose

February 8, 2012, at 5:35 pm

Update on What has been going on in OUR LIVES.

BY ANGELA

Well, Rosie is doing ok. Has a blood clot in her left leg. It has been swollen and painful. It is only superficial.

Her umbilical hernia has been repaired twice in 10 years. It will be repaired again on Monday at ParkWest Hospital, and she will be also having a tummy tuck. She has lost 15″ off her waist now. Dropped over 175 lbs. She even has lost 3″ off her neck. She has had a few good days. Her intestines are poking out from the hernia. Looks weird…. you can see it move and all. It causes her to have nausea. She has actually ate the past few days. She goes days without much nutrition at all. Just doesn’t want to eat. Hoping the hernia repair makes her less nauseous. I love her so much. She can now wear size 8-9 panties! Smallest shirt has been a 14.

She will be fitted for a new electric wheelchair in June. She is so excited. Her current chair sucks! Gonna try and see IF she will fit in our Mom’s old electric wheelchair tomorrow. Hope she can. It would be much more comfy for her. She has been wheelchair bound since she was 16. Can’t walk at all. She can stand for about 10 sec. Rosie will be 45 in May. She is perhaps the happiest person I have ever met. Proud to call her my best friend and My Sissy!

Had another CT SCAN on my tummy and nothing abnormal was found. Even though I have not lost any additional weight My waist is down to 35″ now. Was 40. Guess I am STILL Shaping up. I have lost 110 lbs. My hips are 38″ without measuring the excess skin hanging from my tummy. Smallest dress I have worn is a 10. I am gonna lose a few more pounds and somehow TRY to get my insurance to pay for a tummy tuck. WISH ME LUCK!

Still having aches and pains from Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. Shoulders, Thighs, Knee’s, Elbows, Hands and Feet. Seems that will never change. Insomnia is not as bad. TRIED sleeping without my sleep meds the other night. Finally gave in and took em at 6:30 am and slept like a babe. Wish I didn’t get so tired, so easily.

I have made a few more friends via Twitter and Facebook. Some I consider dear friends. I am blessed. Panic attacks have lessened. Doing my best to become more outgoing. Being more receptive to men.

Sending special prayers to Brandy, John, Dreama, Bret, Shane, Chrissy, Stephen, Janna, Russell, Carmen, Rebecca, Terri, Sara, Becky, Charles, Shay, Blake, JR, Sue, Earlene, and Rick.

♥ LOVE U ALL ♥

I know that this year will be MY YEAR!

My moods swings have stabilized for now.

I started allergy shots a few weeks ago.

Still close to John. He gives me so much support, encouragement and serenity.

I am more confident than ever. I even go out grocery shopping without any makeup.

Receiving lots of attention from the male species. Loving it. Receiving just as many flirts when I have no makeup on as I do with full Drag-Queen makeup.

Grateful that I don’t look 46. Some people think I am in my early 20′s….. love that!

I cut Rosie’s hair in a medium length shag. First time we curled it was tonight. Can’t wait to see the results tomorrow.

Plan are to go to West Virginia in March. All depends on Rosie’s recovery.

Dad is taking THE BOYS “Smoki and Snickers” everywhere we go”.

Tater Bug

Jazzi

Punkin

Our life is good and is only gonna get better!

Hopefully over the next few months we will be able to share some very exciting news and changes happening in Our lives. We have High Hopes.

God Bless You All,

Angela and Rose

Angela 2/5/12

Angela Rose

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January 24, 2012, at 11:22 pm

Changes

I am making more changes in my life.

After 17 years of celibacy I have decided to date!

Praying for wisdom, guidance and patience.

I am also becoming more extroverted online and in the real world.

Been blessed to be making more friends online. I am actually messaging a few male friends back now. MAJOR ADVANCEMENT !

BUCKET LIST:

Date Again!

See the ocean.

Fly in a plane.

Get my passport.

Get married again.

Use all the gifts God gave me.

Be more supportive of everyone… except Republicans. LOL!

Be more compassionate.

Be more outgoing.

Stop having social anxiety and panic attacks.

Get use to talking on the phone without having a panic attack.

Get healthier.

Smile more.

Help those less fortunate.

Be more patient.

Be more vocal online.

Lose more weight.

Make new friends.

I have a few men that I am interested in. Just wanting for them to make a move. Having all kinds of men flirt with me online and reality… I am now trying to FLIRT with guys in person. Social Anxiety Sucks!

I am so proud of Rosie. She has lost 175 lbs now. She will be able to get fitted for a new wheelchair in July! Rosie only weighs 35 lbs more than me now. Looking great! You go sis! Rosie is wearing size 20-22 jeans now.

I am down to size 10-12 in jeans. Down from a 26. WOO-HOO.

Rosie and I both are now getting allergy shots.

Thinking about talking to my family doc about my mood swings.

May even start seeing a shrink again.

Wish Rosie would not have so much nausea and vomiting. She even had a dizzy spell today.

Having fibromyalgia aches and pains.. plus Fibro Fog. I hate the mental confusion it creates. Not thinking clearly. Seems like I think in slow-mo. HATE IT!

Enjoying my new puppy. SnickerDoodle, he is a BLONDE Long haired Miniature Dachshund, who worships me!

Snickers gets along with all our pets: Smoki, Jazzi, Punkin, Panther and Tater.

Snickers loves going bye-bye.

Smoki and Snickers love baskin-robbins ice cream. Take them every few weeks.

My Best friend John has been having health issues. I am worried about him. Pray that he gets better and that he sleeps well.

I have been wearing short skirts, pantyhose and knee high leather boots. I have fabulous legs! Bet I tried on 20 pairs of boots till I found one to fit my skinny legs.

I layered my hair a few weeks ago and can’t believe how wavy it is naturally.

Haven’t had much sleep lately. Rosie wakes me up a few times nightly. Tummy issues. Pray that I get some decent sleep tonight.

Praying for the man I was created for, the one God designed for me. I KNOW you are out there waiting for me. Thinking of me. Praying for me. Maybe we already know one another. Grant US both wisdom, guidance, & patience. Open up our hearts, minds, souls, and spirits to recognize each other when the time is right. Happy about my future. I know it is gonna be a good one!

I believe that God speaks and gives signs to some people… I pray that this night that God speaks to me and/or to my helpmate. Let US know. Comfort us. Give us patience. Let US Dream of one another.

Hope to travel to WV to see my family in a few weeks. I love and miss them dearly.

God Bless You,

Love and Prayers,

Angela

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October 5, 2011, at 9:24 pm

Allergies, Make-up and other stuff…

I have been having the following symptoms:

Headaches

Jaw Pain

Teeth Pain

Ear Fullness

Runny Nose alternating with Stuffy Nose

Eye Pain

Eye Dryness

Watery eyes

Brain Fog

Itchy Eyes

Tiredness

Feeling Spaced Out

Clear Drippy Nasal Discharge

I have been tested for allergies… about 11 years ago. Found out I have Allergic Rhinitis aka allergies all year long. Only allergin that I tested positive for was birds and feathers.

I am on Claritin D now. Not been successful at all. May have to go see an allergy doc.

I have been feeling miserable. Just feel WEIRD in my entire head. Confused thoughts. Memory issues. Thoughts in slow-motion… rambling… incoherent.

I had a short chat with John tonight since I was so out of it. He looked so spiffy. Light blue dress shirt and blue tie. His normal chat wear is sweats. Love seeing him all dolled up. My normal chat attire is sweats or pajamas. No makeup. Hair in ponytail.

I am not as vain as you may think I am. I often go out shopping without any makeup and I occasionally even wear jeans or sweats out. I prolly wear a dress 75% of the time when I go out. I know that I over-dress often and wear too much makeup but I love changing my looks! It is FUN being a girl!

I have an appt to see a podiatrist tomorrow… I have some blisters from wearing a pair of new black leather sandals…. and I am now in possession of 4 open raw sores. NOT GOOD for a diabetic like myself. Will prolly have to get a new pair of diabetic shoes.

I hadn’t drove for 2 months until yesterday. Hope to drive more tomorrow… that is IF my head is feeling better.

I ordered a bunch of makeup products from Sephora yesterday. Can’t wait to try them all.

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Sephora: Tarte The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value): Combination Sets What it is: A limited-edition mirrored makeup vanity that has all you need to glow your way through the season. What it does: This makeup vanity features meticulously crafted lustrous mirrored panels with beveled…. http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P296604&categoryId=RVP PERFUMES: Thierry Mugler Womanity Eau de Parfum Spray, Someday By Justin Bieber Eau de Parfum, & Bvlgari MAN Eau de Toilette Spray. (For Daddy)

FREEBIES: Sephora Collection Perfecting Ultra-Smoothing Primer AND Bare Escentuals Matte Foundation in Fairly Light + Mini Kabuki Brush + bareMinerals Purifying Facial Cleanser .

Should be here in a few days. Also ordered a slew of hair pieces and wigs from eBay. All were less than $11.00 with FREE Shipping. Dad’s right knee is in need of replacement and now his left knee aka THE GOOD KNEE is bothering him. Barely can walk and is now using a cane. Pray that he wakes up free of pain. Some pics taken this week….. 100% my own hair!

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~Angela

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August 27, 2011, at 2:49 pm

Down 31 more pounds.

Rosie got weighed in the hospital bed and she has lost 31 more lbs since surgery. So proud of her. She is delighted. She has lost around 90 lbs since February!!!

She is attempting to take protonix (tummy med) orally. Will see how it goes.

I had BBQ chicken, Mashed Taters, Broccoli, and Cucumbers for my dinner. Have enough leftovers for 2 more meals. They give you way too much food!!!

I am having an allergy attack. UGH!

Just took some vicoden and hopefully my leg and shoulder pains will subside. TIRED.

Keep those prayers a rollin’!

~Angela

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August 21, 2011, at 12:34 am

Update on Rose Lee

Rosie is still not feeling well.

Nasueaous.

Vomiting.

Can only keep down water.

Pukes up her meds as well as her vitamins and protein shakes.

She is getting feed by TPN IV Infusions with added vitamins that are customized according to her needs.

Rosie hates feeling so bad and I hate seeing her in pain.

She is having tender aches and pains all over her tummy region.

She is exhausted.

Just pray that she gets some rest tonight and wakes up feeling 100% better.

Her home RN Pete is coming tomorrow to change the wound vac on her OPEN hernia repair wound. Also doing labs on her.

I am doing all the IV infusions by myself now. IF she does not start eating and keeping foods and her pills down she will have to have a feeding tube inserted.

Rose’s home health aides Peggy and Dina both are coming tomorrow… staying from 2 to 9. I think that is the times. I am so forgetful. I hope to get some rest tomorrow. Peggy and Dina are like family to us. We all adore them both.

Rosie sees her Family doc, Blake Melling, on Monday in regards to her right outer thigh pain.

Tuesday she sees a Gastroenterologist… Dr Wilhoite.

Dr Boyce, the surgeon who performed her Gastric Bypass bpd/ds thinks Rosie may have a stricture… aka blockage. He kinda hopes so since that would explain her nausea and the reasons why she can’t keep things down. Rosie will have an endoscopy prolly this week. HOPEFULLY.

Thursday she sees her nutritionist.

Busy week. Just hope the doctors can identify and help what ever is causing her to be so sick.

She has such rawness and burning along her entire gastric tract. I know it is prolly inflamed due to all the vomiting. Poor baby.

She is urinating much better. Still having small runny bowel movements.

Her glucose jumped from 85 to 190 today…

Rosie and I napped for 4 hours today. She is sound asleep now. I am gonna have to wake her to test her glucose before I go to bed. Trying to wait till this 12 hour TPN IV infusion completes its job. Should be ALMOST done.

All our pets are worried about Rose. Punkin, our siamese cat, won’t leave Rosie’s side. Tater, Jazzi and Smoki all are very careful when they get near Rose. They know she is sore from the hernia repair.

As I cleaned and repacked her open drain site, which tunnels a few inches inside her stomach… Rosie seemed to be in more pain in that region that she had been as I pushed the packing tape inside of it. Bloodier as well.

Both of her IV Picc lines flushed with saline smoothly today. They had been causing trouble for me as well as the nurses.

You should see all the medical supplies in our house. Rosie has boxes stacked for wound care items in her bedroom. We keep the IV Transfusion items in the fridge or on the kitchen table for easy access.

I have been eating fairly healthy but with stress and fretting about Rosie I have indulged in way many more carbs than I normally would.

Had some nice conversation with my best friend John this past week. I so look forward to seeing him for our daily webcam chat. We support one another and enjoy our relaxing time together. Even IF it is only for a few minutes. I have been so wore out lately that I sometimes miss chat and nap instead. I woke up this morning aching to see him. Just seeing him live on cam is such a blessing. Comforts me tremendously. He is having dinner tomorrow at his sisters. Pray he does not overeat or get heartburn… I know he will be over indulging in curry dishes as he always does. :-0

Prayers to and for my cousin Becky. Praying that the docs can determine the nature and cause of her edema and leg pains… and that they are treatments for them. She has appt to see a cardiologist and a rheumatologist.

I have been having pings and soreness on the left side of my navel region. Not sure what is causing that.

Having major fibromyalgia brain fog. Constantly forgetting things and having to remind myself often. Having to make lists to keep track of things… Also having all the normal pains and soreness in my legs and shoulders. Also been having some neck stiffness.

My tummy is doing better than it was. I am on Imodium, Bently, and Welchol now for my IBS. Having less frequent ‘accidents’ now.

My nerves are frazzled. So stressed. Been depressed and crying often… which I had stopped doing. Having severe panic attacks with having to deal with all the nurses and medical field persons. Seems like I am on the phone constantly with someone…. and I detest talking on the phone with a passion!

I MAY go out tomorrow grocery shopping. I HATE doing it alone. I more or less run through the store grabbing stuff as quick as possible and getting out of there before having a heart attack.

Just so scared for Rosie. Just pray that she can start eating again and keeping food and fluids down. Not sure what to do when she pukes up her meds. Will discuss with Dr Melling on Monday.

Time to turn off her IV pump, check her sugar, and get to bed.

Prayers appreciated for Rose. THANK YOU.

God Bless,

Angela

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June 13, 2011, at 6:10 pm

Excitement Abounds

Rosie has the following appointments scheduled:

July 6th 8:00 Dr. Boyce CLASSJuly 6th 12:15 Dr. Boyce FINAL LABSJuly 11th 1:45 Dr. Boyce VISITJuly 11th 3:45 Hospital PRE-OPJuly 19th Coumadin STOPJuly 26th 7:00 SURGERY

She will be having Duodendal Switch with Biliopancreatic Diverision on July 26th with Dr Stephen Boyce as Surgeon.

Rosie and I both will be starting a MONTH long high protein liquid diet prior to her surgery. I am doing it in support of her. I hope to lose a few pounds and lose 15-25 lbs. during this time.

Rosie is getting excited about losing weight and regaining some of her life. Appreciate your prayers. THANKS!

I am so happy for her yet worried at the same time. I pray that surgery and recovery goes smoothly and that she can adapt readily to the lifestyle DS/BPD requires.

I had Roux-en-Y surgery on Sept 14th 2009 and lost over 1oo lbs. Doing well. I still can only eat small meals at a time. I have days where I still have issues with certain foods. But mainly eat what I want but in limited quantities. My life has changed since surgery. I have more confidence and self esteem. I can do more but with having chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromylalgia I often do more than I should and end up paying for it later. Like I can go out and shop for a few hours and then barely can get out of bed the next day. Still having fibro aches and pains as I did prior to surgery. I still don’t tolerate heat very well. It can be 95 degrees outside.. and when I walk into an air-conditioned store I end up with chills and torrential sweats. HATE THAT!

My Family doc has been trying various meds to help with my IBS. Was on Questran and it didn’t help. Start on Bentyl tomorrow. Been having cramps and diarrhea more and more often. Fecal incontinence is almost nightly now. No fun at all. Embarrassing and humiliating. Not sure what has caused this but it happened after Gastric Bypass Surgery. If Bentyl does not help Welchol is the next treatment planned. I am on Immodium a few times daily. Have been for years.

I start on metaglip tomorrow for my diabetes and stop glipizide. I continue on Victoza as long as I can get samples from my endocrinologist since my insurance will NOT cover it.

Still on Cymbalta, Xanax, and Trazodone for my nerves and anxiety.

I take Vicodin for my fibromylagia pain.

I am now wearing a size 10-12-14 in clothing.. All depends on the designer. I even have a few 7-9 that I wear. VANITY SIZING! Cause I am a size 16 I am sure! I have about 10-15 lbs of excess stomach skin. Gonna be talking to some plastic surgeons about removing it. Still desiring breast augmentation. What I once had is now saggy sloping deflated boobs. Have to roll em up to get them in my bra. LOL! Not really… but almost!

I still can’t believe I got my drivers license. So PROUD of myself. Major break-through for me. Congrats to myself.

John just got back from Portugal and Spain today. Has an awesome tan. Looks incredible. Glad he got some time to enjoy himself. Was thrilled to see him tonight. Woo-Hoo! We have a special date night planned for Wednesday. I missed him so much and cried daily while he was away. He and I webcam daily whenever possible. Have yet to meet. He is my best friend. We adore one another.

For 17 years I have not dated, been kissed or made love to. Yes, I am lonely and I pray to have patience, perseverance, wisdom, and guidance to whomever or whatever God wants me to have in my life.

I am going out to the mall tomorrow afternoon/evening. May go to the movies. Not sure yet.Rosie and I need new bedsheets. Plus Rosie needs a few items for after surgery. Already got her some really cute nighties. She has dropped 2 dress sizes this year. So proud of her. She is gonna be one hot sexy SKINNY mama! She is already gorgeous.. Can only imagine what she will look like in the future.

Went to The Great Smoky Flea Market yesterday. Got some lovely Fascinators. John loved the hot pink flowery fascinator I had on tonight. I also got 2 maxi halter dresses… BRAND NEW… for only $6 each. Got a size XL but needed L or perhaps a M. The dresses are so sexy but too revealing to wear out in public without a jacket or shawl. I wore the hot pink Hawaiian flowered one today to the Doctor. Mainly wore it for John. He thought I looked beautiful… and I DID! Also bought lots of $1 earrings. So adorable. Smoki went with us. He had a blast. He got fitted for a new red harness. He is so studly!

We were out for only around an hour yesterday. It was so hot. My body thermostat is all screwed up due to Fibromylagia… so when perspire… I sweat… dripping… drenched… UGH! They are times even in cold weather where I will have chills and the sweats at the same time. UGH. Frustrating to say the least. Since Gastric Bypass I get cold so easily. I will wear a sweatshirt most evenings cause I am so cold.

Another thing that has changed is my tailbone. I never had much of an Badonkadonk even at 315 lbs. So, now, after losing 110+ lbs I have zero butt left. No cushion there now…So my tailbone aches most of the day…. So I HAVE a pain in the ass daily.. Some say I AM a pain in the ass. LOL!

Allergy season is killing me. My nose will start dripping all the sudden… like a faucet…as well as my eyes tearing.. looks like I am crying. UGH! Benadryl and Claritin is not helping.

I have some leftover taco’s from El Sazon that I am making for my dinner tonight. I get them carryout. 9 taco’s with Meat and Cheese only… with Lettuce and Tomato on the side. They give me almost a head of lettuce and 2-3 chopped tomatoes. I remove the taco shells and discard them. The Taco meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes makes me at least 3 meals not counting how many dad and Rosie eats. So Tasty and filling. So glad that I can Still only eat small portions. Hope it stays that way forever.

I have also started doing laundry daily. Something I have never did in my life. I am getting good at it and actually enjoy it.

I am living with aches and pains from fibro, the IBS issues, my allergies, my insomnia/hypersomnia troubles, my diabetes, and my continuing social anxiety and panic attacks. It could be better and yet it could be worse… I am grateful for all the blessings and pray for the strength to conquer obstacles in my life. It will get better…

God Bless You,

Love and Prayers,

Angela

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June 8, 2011, at 2:39 pm

Not feeling well…

Allergy season really has me down. Headaches, Nose aches, Ear aches.. UGH UGH UGH!

I have irritable bowel syndrome for a number of years now. It has grown worse over the last year. Embarrassing. I am feeling so sick and have been this way for about 12 hours. Docs have tried numerous things and none have helped. Have an appt on Monday with my Doc to see what else I can try to ease my misery. Sick and tired of feeling so ill.

Need to rest. I was up till almost 8 am with diarrhea and cramping. UGH UGH UGH!

Please say a prayer for me.

THANKS!

~Angela

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Update on What has been going on in OUR LIVES.

Allergies, Make-up and other stuff…

Down 31 more pounds.

Update on Rose Lee

Excitement Abounds

Not feeling well…

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