Challenge Chat (aka Nibbs XV) - come join us :) (Page 9)

Can I join the club?

Seriously - hang in there and try to see the longterm picture... short term patience for long term gain... consistency is better than BIGness (nah thats not really a word)

Maybe you need a time out from training all together... this is meant to bring you joy not stress!

Can I join the club?

Seriously - hang in there and try to see the longterm picture... short term patience for long term gain... consistency is better than BIGness (nah thats not really a word)

Maybe you need a time out from training all together... this is meant to bring you joy not stress!

It's more that I'm injured and can't train.  Once I get better, I think I will be less depressed.  I find out tomorrow if I need surgery.  If I do, I'll be out for about two weeks and then I'll really be ready to get back to it. 

It's more that I'm injured and can't train.  Once I get better, I think I will be less depressed.  I find out tomorrow if I need surgery.  If I do, I'll be out for about two weeks and then I'll really be ready to get back to it. 

It's more that I'm injured and can't train.  Once I get better, I think I will be less depressed.  I find out tomorrow if I need surgery.  If I do, I'll be out for about two weeks and then I'll really be ready to get back to it. 

Well what else do you enjoy? I like baking, and reading and going to movies... when I cant train at least i can do these other things that make me happy...

Although apparently Im easier to have around when Im getting some exercise osme time out cant be helped.

Best of luck for the test results tomorrow - either way, Im sure knowing what you are up against will make a HUGe difference!

Right now I'm also knitting and packing my house. Guess which one I like and which one I don't.

Uh ... keep knitting?

Oh Jen. Well, I certainly hope there's some definitive news (of the GOOOOD KIND!) tomorrow and an amenable course of action.

I *have* to keep knitting! I'm making a baby blanket and the baby is due in about 3 weeks. I'm only halfway done!!

Right now I'm also knitting and packing my house.  Guess which one I like and which one I don't.   

I have no idea how long knitting takes but it s to me like you have plenty to keep you busy!

I can crochet and stitch, but I can't knit. You? 

i think I remember how to cross stitch, oh and I can make a quilt top.... never tried attaching it to the wadding and backing myself though...sew a button too

Hi Nibbs!

Here's the deal from my appointment today:

1) I do not have a hernia.

2) I do have a neuroma (inflammed ball of nerves) in my abdomen as a result of my appendectomy.  This is causing hypersensitivity and pain in my abdomen.

3) I might have a gall bladder stone, made worse by the neuroma.

So, the plan is to try lidocaine patches (like nicotine patches, but for pain relief) for a few days.  If that's helping, I probably don't have a gall bladder problem.  If not, I have to go back for a gall bladder scan.  If the gall bladder scan is clear, we're going to do cortisone injections around the neuroma.  

He said I can try running if the lidocaine is starting to be effective and see how it goes.  If the lidocaine doesn't cut it, again, we'll go to injections.  His goal is to have me diagnosed by the end of next week. 

Well, the news itself is not great, but it is WONDERFUL to have some definite news and treatment, and it sounds like a doctor who is on the ball. What a relief! I was waiting for word from you!

Hi Nibbs!

Here's the deal from my appointment today:

1) I do not have a hernia.

2) I do have a neuroma (inflammed ball of nerves) in my abdomen as a result of my appendectomy.  This is causing hypersensitivity and pain in my abdomen.

3) I might have a gall bladder stone, made worse by the neuroma.

So, the plan is to try lidocaine patches (like nicotine patches, but for pain relief) for a few days.  If that's helping, I probably don't have a gall bladder problem.  If not, I have to go back for a gall bladder scan.  If the gall bladder scan is clear, we're going to do cortisone injections around the neuroma.  

He said I can try running if the lidocaine is starting to be effective and see how it goes.  If the lidocaine doesn't cut it, again, we'll go to injections.  His goal is to have me diagnosed by the end of next week. 

Wow Jen...and to think...you wanted to do a race last week...

That has got to be awfully painful...get better!

It's not great, but I'm happy to have a course of action.

He seemed really skeptical of the hernia diagnosis right away.  The neuroma thing is interesting.  It's causing lots of hypersensitivity.  Grabbing my skin hurt a lot.  I never realized this consciously before today, though.