Why I Don’t Want a Hysterectomy

Published in February 27th, 2008

I don’t have very many readers here at Fat in the Fire so when one of them emails me with a suggestion, I feel it’s a good idea to pay attention. When that reader is herself a well-known and well-respected blogger and freelance writer, I think it’s a good idea to take her suggestion seriously. [...]

Whereupon She Contemplates Weight Loss Surgery

Published in February 25th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in weight loss surgery

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I haven’t blogged about this subject very much. Frankly, even though my weight has been THE defining issue of my life, I’ve mostly avoided dealing with it in a straightforward manner. I make jokes. I refer to myself as “FatLady.” I’ve learned to poke fun of myself before anyone else can. That’s nothing new–certain notable [...]

Uncluttering II

Published in February 24th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in About Me

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Okay, so about a year ago, I had this little meltdown about the clutter around here–we just plain had too much stuff. That’s all there is too it. I mean, if you live on one of those McMansions you aren’t going to understand this probably but it IS possible to have to much stuff. If [...]

Uncluttering Mr. & Mrs. Clutterbug

Published in February 21st, 2008

Posted by FatLady in About Me

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Hello, Readers. I know I’m supposed to be blogging about endometrial hyperplasia and hysterectomies and Canadian health care but honestly, NOTHING IS HAPPENING. I’m still taking the progesterone. I didn’t have a period when I should have but the nurse says it’ll happen. I’m trying to be patient. The PMS passed after a couple days [...]

Brain Fog & Mental Clutter: Is My Brain Age Older Than I Am?

Published in February 18th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in ADULT ADD

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After I posted about my possible ADD the other day, I got to thinking: what a freaking hypochondriac! Good Grief! The other side of this coin is that perhaps I suffer from mental clutter or “Brain Fog” brought on by my lifestyle and my sometimes wrong-headed thinking.
For a little background–I’ve been unemployed now for nearly [...]

Hormone Imbalance? ADD? “Brain Fog?” ….or have I always been this way? or….

Published in February 15th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in ADULT ADD

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…what was I saying?
Oh yeah, ADD. I’m talking about my incredibly short attention span, my “attention deficit disorder”, my inability to focus, to concentrate, to finish any one project (or even remember what I was doing ) before I start on the next project, or the next, project, or the next. Minutes slip [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Published in February 14th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in women's health

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May the arrow of love pierce your–uh–tender places (metaphorically speaking) this Valentine’s Day. Grab your Sweetie and share the love!
Oh, and let’s give some love to istockphoto.com & Dennis Cox for today’s illustration. I’m in love with Dennis’ fat ladies. I think maybe he gets he gets me….?
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The Miracle of Macrobid

Published in February 12th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in women's health

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She lives! Through the miracle of Macrobid, I’m feeling just about normal again! Whoo hoo! It was an unpleasant couple of days–and the nights were worse. I had fever & chills for an additional two nights after starting the antibiotic–bad enough that Hubby tried to talk me into going to the emergency [...]

Yup, It’s a Bladder Infection

Published in February 8th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in women's health

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Boy do I feel STUPID –for a couple reasons:

I reverted my my formerly uninsured American self –and “put off” going to the doctor.
While cranberry juice can PREVENT a bladder infection if taken regularly, it cannot CURE one. All I was doing was masking my symptoms. What a moron!

The result? Ten days of antibiotic–effectively screwing [...]

The Progesterone isn’t Working…Maybe?

Published in February 8th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in women's health

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It’s a good news/bad news situation here at Chez FatLady. The PMS has subsided but there has not been any shedding of endometrial layers. Damn. I’m awaiting a call back from the doctor’s office to tell me what to do next.
Meanwhile I think I have a bladder infection/ I say “I think.” One [...]