aesidwell

Hey Folks,

I could really use some advice ASAP. As you all know, I've been having some trouble with my bowels - so the good news is, things are starting to move. The bad news is, I still feel really bad; progressed to shivers, extreme cold, and throwing up (yeah, I stood up this morning and ended up dry heaving for half an hour - FUN!) and now the latest is that my fingernails are turning blue. I'm having trouble evaluating HOW blue - I mean, I think it's a noticeable discoloration, but I'm not having any trouble breathing, so I don't know if there's an oxygen problem, and I'm not feeling any tingling anywhere, so I don't think it's a circulation problem (the only indication is that I'm really cold and shivery, but hell, that could just be run of the mill flu).

I spoke with my surgeon's office and their recommendation was to go to the ER, because blue is bad, but to be honest, I REALLY don't want to do it because
1. the ER takes FOREVER
2. I'm having trouble evaluating if this is really a problem or not, and
3. I really DON'T want to leave work without a clear indication of a real emergency. I'm still lucid, I don't feel confused, just weak and shivery like the flu, combined with the nausea.

The doc said that while the recommend I go to the ER, I don't HAVE to, and at the worst they want me in the office tomorrow at 1pm sharp for office hours. I made the deal with them that if I feel worse, I'll leave work.

I talked it over with my boyfriend and he made the suggestion of photographing my nails every hour to see if I can track a change, and make an evaluation from there.

So, shoot - is this really something serious?? I mean, I just thought blue fingernails meant I was cold, but it's been steadily creeping up all week and today it just really caught me by surprise at how discolored they seemed, and the nurse's point blank, "That sounds bad and without being able to evaluate it, you should go" freaked me out. What do I do?

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*~*Amanda*~*
Surgery Date: February 9, 2006
355/186

Beginning the journey to the final frontier - 160 pounds and plastic surgery!

newlife4me

Take a nice hot bath. If your nail beds don't return to a nice shade of pink then you have something going on......go.......now......don't forget the bubbles.

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Date:07/06/2006
297---worst
290---start of program
286---pre op
167---now:
155 a more realistic, DR. inspired goal.

Kechara

I can understand not wanting to go through the ER but if nothing else I would at least try to get to an urgent care today rather than waiting for an appointment tomorrow.

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Darcie
Pomerado Dr. Callery 7/11/06
331 / 291 / 179 / 150ish
Highest/pre-op/now/goal

Duckie

GO TO THE ER NOW~ I will not sugar coat anything for you. This sounds serious. GO NOW. Please.

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LisaBoston

DO NOT DELAY................go to the emergency........you need medical attention!

Keep us posted!

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aka....Canadian Bear and her Canadian Bear Cubs!
Open RNY - Jan 30, 2006
Tummy Tuck - June 4, 2007
314/152-157/180
start/now/goal
BMI 45.7/22.1-24/26.2

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aesidwell

The purpleness has gone away somewhat in my hands. I got the okay to go to the doctor tomorrow, but my boss basically said in no uncertain terms that I'm not allowed to miss any more work.

It's probably just the flu; sorry for freaking out on everyone; I've just been sick for so long, it always feels like one thing after another. I just want to be healthy dammit!!

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*~*Amanda*~*
Surgery Date: February 9, 2006
355/186

Beginning the journey to the final frontier - 160 pounds and plastic surgery!

Duckie

somewhat is not good enough! I'm getting upset. GO TO THE ER please.
Your boss cannot do anything if you are in the freaking hospital! (lawsuit!)

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Official TT Bear member: DUCKIEBEAR
FOUNDER OF THE DUCKSACK CLUB TT Gym Rat # 83
Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
http://www.myspace.com/duckiern
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"If it has tires or testicles, it's gonna give you trouble!"

Visit my website to browse pure SWISS beauty and skin care products for the entire familiy! http://PureSkincareProducts.myarbonne.com

bridgetgirl

maybe it gastroenteritis... lol. Like I just got over. Vomiting, poops, chills, no fever though. It was horrible. I hadnt eaten since Friday after lunch!

PS My nailbeds go purple when Im cold too, its almost embarassing!

Im glad the color subsided, we will look forward to your post tomorrow after your Dr's visit.

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

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"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

bridgetgirl

I am happy Im a "nice" boss... I would never, ever tell someone they couldnt go to the Dr's! Heck I even gave my employee time off to go to her BF sonogram!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Duckie

how is she going to go to the MD tomorrow if her boss won't let her miss work?

__________________

Official TT Bear member: DUCKIEBEAR
FOUNDER OF THE DUCKSACK CLUB TT Gym Rat # 83
Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
http://www.myspace.com/duckiern
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"If it has tires or testicles, it's gonna give you trouble!"

Visit my website to browse pure SWISS beauty and skin care products for the entire familiy! http://PureSkincareProducts.myarbonne.com