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I am so thrilled because my husband finally got our insurance to refer him to the Mayo Clinic for tests and a possible diagnosis. His symptoms are continuing to worsen especially his short term memory loss. It seems to be changing weekly. I was so stressed this week that I ended up in the mental hospital over worrying about my husband. I had to get my medication changed too. I am on a much better anti-anxiety medication and I stopped a medication that caused me to have no short term memory. I figured since my husband couldn't remember things I had to be able to remember what his doctors said. I am very grateful we have good insurance and enough money to travel to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
I have been super worried about my husband getting dementia,getting incontinent and becoming bedridden and unable to work. My program friends tell me to try to just stay in the day so I am working on that.
I signed my puppy up to get spayed in early January and to start doggy obedience classes and doggy daycare in January. I tried a vibration collar on her to help with obedience but it only made her confused and hyper. She is doing better walking on the lease without dragging me.
I got a Kindle for Christmas but it was faulty so I am sending it back today. It was great though until it acted up. I downloaded several books from the Dog Whisperer - Cesar Milan which are very helpful.
My food has been awful - it was all carbs at the hospital but I have been struggling for a month and a half. I need to journal and post my food every day. I bought a new copy of the new Atkins book and I am starting today back on Induction. I have gained 5 lbs. but it could have been much worse. I also need to start exercising again. I have been walking most days of the week but no stomach or other exercises.
I have to get really serious before I completely undo all my hard work. I still absolutely believe in Atkins - it has not failed me - I have failed to follow it properly. I still am committed to Atkins as a permanent way of life. Planning is the key.
I just want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Hi Andrea! Yes, it's been a while, so good to see you! Have a very Merry Christmas too Buddy! Enjoy yourself!
24 Dec 10 by member: information
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Thanks for stopping by my journal. I hope you have a lovely Christmas. You certainly have a lot going on and I wish you well. Good job on only gaining 5 lb - you are right, it could have been so much worse. New commitment to self in January.
24 Dec 10 by member: sarahsmum
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Oh Andrea, it is SO good to see you on here. I know how hard it is to care for someone we love especially when our own health isn't so good. My thoughts are with you. Oh and don't get me started on the CARBY hospital food. There was my mom in the hospital - diabetic and all they fed her was pudding, jello and the like and not sugar free! I myself could find nothing to eat anywhere but there was loads of grain-based foods! Sigh.. Just take care of yourself and may your holiday be bright, joyous and peaceful:)
24 Dec 10 by member: RubyRedSox
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Andrea, praying for you, and your hubby...many blessings of health, joy, peace and love this Christmas...and into the new year! Much love, friend...Merry Christmas!
24 Dec 10 by member: jsfantome
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Just thinking of you today. Noticed you haven't read my PM yet. Hope all is going well for you. Sending you some love.
30 Dec 10 by member: kmartin
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Wishing you a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year Andrea!
31 Dec 10 by member: information
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Ditto...here's to a bright and better 2011!
01 Jan 11 by member: FLOWERDUDE
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Hope that 2011 is a better year for you Andrea...still praying for your hubby and for you!
04 Jan 11 by member: ctlss
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