Update....

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Update....
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Fri, 07-11-2003 - 3:23pm
Well the Doc once again jabbed needles into the vein that is full of old,brown clotted blood.He drew out more..ARRRGH.He also tho re-injected a few small red ones that came BACK..that happens-they are the hardest to get rid of.He told me that the vein that is bruised and painful on my inner calf was just swollen and because it was the largest one he treated that it was full of old blood. Usually the blood just dissapates.He said NOT to worry-that it will get better . He was concerned when I called that it was phlebitis( an inflammatin of a vein) but it is NOT. This is sadly a normal consequence. So I am back in my not-so sexy torn and run compression hose. I refuse to buy another pair at $30.00 a pop. But on a good note..my doc gave me some wellbutrin samples. I am starting it tomorrow...and then Monday is the Dentist. I am very excited about getting my teeth "ZOOMED".That is what it is called. It is done w/ a light and a peroxide..but I have tetracycline stains from child-hood meds. So they wont be perfect--just a dramatic improvement.I know I sound vain...doing all this stuff...but these were decicions that I made a year ago..and self-esteem is important, even if it is cosmetic. I look at it this way--if i have a nicer smile I will laugh more..thus helping w/ depression!!---THANK-YOU all for your kind words on the "Quitting" ordeal. I never stop trying..and never will. I just wish I could get to the gym!!!Soon I hope....At least by Monday my "period" will be over and I can look forward to no PMS for a little while. I dont know why i get it so bad. I get REALLY mean, but the Wellbutrin may help by my next bout. TTYL--MUCH HUGS --Mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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In reply to: melsch57
Fri, 07-11-2003 - 3:34pm
Hey Mel, doesn't sound like you have turned the corner quite yet. Stating the obvious that nothing worthwhile comes easy, but it is sometimes true. It will be worth it, just focus on that. As for being vain, I think we all need to do whatever it takes to maintain our self esteem. WHY NOT! What's more, Mum being a happy person sure makes the household happier!

Knowing we will see a happier Mel VERY soon. Hilary

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Fri, 07-11-2003 - 3:56pm
Thanks Hilary. No I am still feeling quite bitchy. I cant wait till I reach menopause--it cant be worse than I what I go thru every 23 days.. Yep not 28 days. The doc says my violent,heavy periods are due to me getting closer to menopause. My body"s way of "getting rid " of all those eggs sooner. cant be soon enough for me.I get my period for almost a week. Then I have a week of feeling good-then the next week the PMS starts in FULL force and then it starts all over the next week.So basically i have about one "feel-great" week a month..it sucks!! Oh well things have to get better..RIGHT?? xoxo mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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In reply to: melsch57
Fri, 07-11-2003 - 4:02pm
I'm so glad that that the vein ordeal wasn't as bad as anticipated!

You don't sound vein at all girl! Do your thing!!!! We will never see you that way! You are taking care of YOU! Most women these days don't take the time to do that!

You go girl!

>>>but I have tetracycline stains from child-hood meds.<<<

My DH has the same stains!! He cannot stand his yellow, brittle teeth. Let us know how the *zooming* takes!!

Much love,

~DJ~

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In reply to: melsch57
Fri, 07-11-2003 - 4:07pm
Mel, Menopause......is how I found iVillage. Last May twelve months I found the Menopause and Perimenopause Board on iVillage and it literally "saved my sanity!" I cannot recommend too highly visiting that Board and visiting the Menopause Oasis set up by one of the cls. I had no idea what I was in for!!! So, this discussion is not for this Board, but seriously, check it out. Hilary
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In reply to: melsch57
Fri, 07-11-2003 - 4:23pm


{{Mel}}

So glad you checked in and that visit is over for the legs! Sheesh, 30 bucks to feel ugly? I'd wear the old torn hose too!

Sorry about this stage you're going through with PMS et all. I hope this phase goes quickly. I really loved menopause and hopefully you will too. Something to look forward to-being free of all that stuff!

And once the wellbutrin kicks in and you get back to the gym, whoohoo, watch out! Mel's gonna get free of those butts too!

Ok, now go put your feet up and rest! :)

~Golly~

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In reply to: melsch57
Fri, 07-11-2003 - 4:54pm
I know I sound vain...doing all this stuff...but these were decicions that I made a year ago..and self-esteem is important, even if it is cosmetic. I look at it this way--if i have a nicer smile I will laugh more..thus helping w/ depression!!---

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VAIN about your VEINS...ha ha:)

Anyhoo, I think what you said here makes a WHOLE lot of sense, my dear.

Just don't be too hard on yourself. I'm almost like Hil....maybe(?) it

might be a bit easier to set your next quit date for when the boys go

back to school. The wellbutrin will hopefully have worked for

you, and you'll be RARIN' to go. Just a thought.

P.S. Don't forget to come back & tell us what you're wantin' to get all

dolled up for, OK?

xoxoxoxoxo me

* Stel *

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In reply to: melsch57
Fri, 07-11-2003 - 7:49pm
>>know I sound vain...doing all this stuff...but these were decicions that I made a year ago..and self-esteem is important, even if it is cosmetic. I look at it this way--if i have a nicer smile I will laugh more..thus helping w/ depression

**Not vain at all Mel ..

If you are able to do what it takes to make you look better in order to feel better ..

Then by all means .. consider yourself lucky in my eyes!

Sorry you're legs are still going through that ..

Remember beauty may come with a price .. However sooner than later ..

It shall be worth it all and you will reap the benefits :)

~Hugs~

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Fri, 07-11-2003 - 7:52pm
Ok--You LOVED menopause?? WHY?? And arent you still there???Enlighten me..Ive heard its awful!! xoxo mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Fri, 07-11-2003 - 7:59pm
>>You LOVED menopause?? WHY?? And arent you still there???Enlighten me..Ive heard its awful

**Coming in the middle :::blush:::

After menopause the term that is used is *Menopausal* However it also means one is finished with it .. hence not there anymore..

It is not awful for everyone Mel ..

Don't believe all you hear ..

I love the *after* too

HTH

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Fri, 07-11-2003 - 9:31pm
>And arent you still there???Enlighten me..Ive heard its awful!!



Nope, all through with that period of my life. It wasn't awful for me at all Mel. Things like pms, bloating, cramps, the mess, the frequency,-all gone! :) And we had our two children which for us was enough.

Yeah, I had some hot flashes but hey, you know how I love cold (NOT) so even they were nice for me. ;)

The only thing that was a little disconcerting was worrying about the possibility of getting pg (which I felt due to rh factor would have put a baby a risk) since there's a few years there when you think you're *safe* but you're not really. Best of all, after I was sure it was all over (to be safe,that was a few years) no more of that birth control stuff. :)

I know some have trouble but my experience was very positive. :)

~Golly~