I'm sick and it's not fair!

[KathiWithAnI]

It's not fair that I have a BAD case of strep throat, I can hardly eat anything because it hurts so much to swallow and I haven't lost a pound

At least if I had lost a pound of two, I wouldn't feel quite as bad
Anyone remember the old Cathy comics where she'd run to the bathroom scale every 5 mins. when she was sick to see if she was losing weight?? LOL

Aw well.
Kathi

hmmmm I just thought of something... it must be the antibiotics.. they must have about 1000 calories a pill!! LOL

 

[Desiree]

Can I pity party with you? I woke up yesterday with a twinge of a sore throat, but other than that I felt fine. Well today, it's hit me with full force. I'm headachey, can't hardly swallow and hoarse. And I'm wondering if I've got a little fever too. This always seems to happen to me when I dedide to start exercising. I'm even taking vitamins.

 

[glo]

Hugs...I agree...has to be the antibiotics....I had a stomach bug a few weeks ago and was running to the bathroom every ten minutes...I never budged a pounds So I know how you feel. Hang in there...that scale will budge...if not I'll come over and give it a kick for you

 

[KathiWithAnI]

MIne started as a small sore throat.. then in about 3 hrs it zoomed to a fever of 104, and I ached in every joint! On the way to the doctor's office I had all the air off in the car I was shivering I was so cold! ( and it was in the high 70's here).... the nurse was surprised when my culture turned positive so fast! ( goody for me!)
At least I feel some better and don't have a fever anymore, and I carry around my bottle of chloraseptic throat spray like it's some kind of life line-- but it only works for a little bit, so I haven't been able to eat more than a few bits!

Since I've been on the antibiotics for 3 days now--doc says I'm not contagious, so we are going to my mom's for the week-end........ going home HAS to make one feel better, right?

Hope you feel better soon too!
And I have noticed in the past that I seem to get sick after starting new exercises too--- hope it's not a mental thing!

Kathi

 

[KathiWithAnI]

Thanks Glo, I think it needs a good kicking!!
Of course it's about 10 years old and I probably need a new one, but I'm afraid I'll weigh even more on a new one LOL

 

[SnackyStacky]

Folks, don't forget that when you're sick things get swollen!!! And while antibiotics are fighting your infections, they're probably not doing too much to help your weight loss efforts. You're probably also retaining a lot of fluids.

Drink tons of water. Drink it until you feel like you're gonna drown!

 

[KathiWithAnI]

I'm trying, but even swallowing ice water or room temp water ( I've tried both) hurts-- I have never had it this bad and I get it at least once a year-- must be old age LOL

I'll be better soon, I'll be better soon!!

 

[karebear1]

Oh Kathi- you poor thing! The last time I had strep was 30 years ago (man that dates me doesn't it?!?!? ) But I remember the pain as though it was yesterday. I wish I could be there to help you out. I'd make some yummy homemade chicken soup and bring it over to you so you could sip some. If you've been on the anti-biotics for 3 days now, I would imagine that sore throat should be leaving any time now. Please take care of yourself. We need you here to prod us all on! I hope you feel better!

 

[susan514]

If so, could the Chloreseptic have carbs in it??? I know it's sweet and probably has sugar in it. Just a thought.

Feel better soon and hang in there, this too shall pass.

 

[CarolMN]

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[TigH]

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Ahhh, look! It's a rainstorm of pixie dust, the extra potent, heal quickly, keep taking the antibiotics the scale will catch up when you are well, hang in there kind! Hope you feel better soon!!!

 

[Luvinit]

Kathi....Hang in there...I just got over a killer sinus infection and I am still on antiboics..but the key is to start drinking...crystal light and water.

After the 3rd day I stood on the scale and I had lost 3 lbs...but I had to drink alot to have it show up...It really is just water retention. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} Hope you feel better really soon!!

Tracy

 

[nativetxn]

I hope your throat is much better very soon Kathi.

You are most likely correct. Your antibiotic probably <i>is</i> stalling you. You will be losing again very soon.

 

[Beanie]

Sorry I missed this one...I do hope you are feeling better soon, Kathi!! Hugs!!!

 

[KathiWithAnI]

Well I am feeling better and we did go home to my mom's for her birthday the past week-end.... Had a lot of fun and also went out with my best friend, her DH and my DH....... seeing her was good for me too... plus seeing her after she's lost 35 lbs-- that will kick start your tail!! Now I have to make real progress before I see her on June 30th!!
And of course just as I get over Strep ( and yes I'm still take the meds-- I'm a good girl) TOM stops by
Man I have a good weight loss week due me soon!!
Thanks for all the well wishes-- they worked!
Kathi

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

You are right you deserve it - way too much happening and probably now a broken scale! Of course, I wouldn't rush right out to get another one - most of them are just plain wicked!

Glad you were able to have a good viist at home! Good luck on losing so you can be the "talk of the town" in June!

 

[ohMom]

Kathi
i hope you are feeling much much better now

I really just wanted to reply back to you and this was the closest thread I could find

and say.......I love your username!

If I was a copycat I wouldn't be ohmom but ratherMolliWithAnI