Draglist's Notizen, 02 Jul 22

Bill, you are so consistent and always know how to get back to where you want to be. Enjoy your weekend. ❤️🤍💙😊 

Happy 4th of July weekend!!! 

Thank you, Erq, Becca, and Pam! Have a great weekend! 

Happy Fourth Bill! 

Thank you, Kat! You, too! 

Bill, have you had your kidneys checked out lately? If they're not filtering the sodium out, you'll retain water and drive up your blood pressure, or make it fight against your medications. Restaurants use massive amounts of sugar, fat, and salt to make their food taste great and to get you to overindulge. The portions they serve (based on your photos) are 2-3x the size of what a normal healthy person eats. 

Hi JB. Thanks! Yes, I get my kidney numbers checked regularly and they are in good shape. I keep a good eye on that based on the high protein I aim for. My BP and glucose are always awesome (doc visit last time was 105/70). The steak I ate was advertised at 16 ounces and that's what I put into FS. I used a Chipotle burrito in FS to substitute for the large burrito I ate. But appreciate your thoughts. 

I understand you're taking medications for all this, but if you're retaining that much water, something's still off. And yes, a 16 oz steak is 3-4x the size of what a normal person would eat, which explains some of the gain. But I would still bring the concern up with a doctor -- maybe get an MRI or at least a second opinion, and a referral to a different registered dietician. All the organs are connected in their functions, so it's worth having a fresh pair of eyes review it all. 

Thank you JB! Actually I’m not taking medications any longer. My cancer is in nearly full remission and I’m not required to take medication for that which formerly did cause me to retain water. I appreciate your thoughts and recommendations. 

I meant meds your for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.  

JB, Bill is seeing some fantastic medical professionals and doing well. Unless you’ve recently graduated from medical school, I think he’s in pretty good hands. You keep trying to insert yourself into people’s medical situations, and quite frankly, it’s not only inappropriate, it can be dangerous. Thankfully, Bill is both polite and smart enough to stick with his docs. Find something better to do with your time.  

Thank you, Kat. I don’t mind but I think JB has me confused with someone else because I don’t take any of those medications. In fact the impetus for my joining FatSecret back in 2012 was the fact that I’d become type two diabetic and I was determined not to take medication for it. 

On here, I have zero doubts you know what you’re doing, Bill. Take care.  

I would love to have a pool to maintain. LOL.  

Thanks, Kat! Hi, Morticia! It was great when the kids were young but now it's more work than the payoff! Still, it's nice to to have. 

@Bill: I read through your journals and noted your diet and alcohol consumption, the Multiple Myeloma, the Type 2, the Nephrologist visits & Lasix usage, your weight from June 2013 and the matching weight of today. I won't comment unless I research your own notes first. That said, I stand by my concern of either your doctors not knowing everything that's going on, or the need for a second opinion. I do not expect anyone to be honest on FS about their food/alcohol intake and medical issues, especially if they reveal their full name and link other sites, enabling discovery by friends, family and co-workers. I am also used to dieters and addicts defending their habits, so it doesn't bother me when people get upset. Your health, your body -- but you've also made your profile public and open for comments. 

Thanks and noted. All the best to you. 

Bill, so happy you are doing so well. Keep up the good and diligent work that both you and Denise have been doing. ❤️👍💪 

I agree with Becca, you are truly a success story!!🙂 

Thanks, Becca and Pam! I'm happy with the effort, but not the results.