Good news and Bad news: DVT update
First of all….Thank you to all who have sent the well wishes and encouragement to me these last few months! You guys are the best and I appreciate each nice comment!! You helped me keep my motivation up during an extremely stressful situation and I can’t thank you enough! I’m sorry I didn’t comment to each and every one of you who spoke on my blog…it was crazy just keeping up with my PMs and regular comments!
So, anyways, here’s the update…the clot from Hell is now disappearing…yeah!! Testing yesterday showed my vein now has blood flow through it (although it is just a trickle) and is shrinking at a fast rate! That’s the good news. The bad news is that there is irreparable damage to the vein. I am now diagnosed with Chronic Vein Insuffiency. At this time, a bypass is the only thing that could help (and that’s not a sure thing). There is only one doctor in the entire US that does the procedure, which is at the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis. My paperwork will go in next week to see if it’s a possibility. ***Sigh*** More surgery, so not what I wanted to hear! BUT looking on the bright side, I am out of danger of the more serious issues.
Competing will obviously be put on an indefinite hold (swelling/ varicosity issues) but my diet and training will not be put on hold!! I am maintaining my weight with good clean eating and cardio/yoga/weights. Right now, I’m about 125-126lbs with a 20-21% BF. I am continuing to increase my activity level as I feel better and hopefully will see a drop back under 20% by the end of the month (that’s my immediate goal!) My last BF testing showed me at 18% (October…1 week before surgery) so that’s now my end of April goal.
So many people have health issues and allow themselves to put on 20, 30, even 50 pounds (!!), which is INSANE but I was determined not to let that happen! Whatever I could do, I did! And I was on bedrest and minimal activity for a LONG time!! Torture LOL!! Simply put…NO EXCUSES!!
Again, thank you all for everything and, please, stop in and check on me from time to time!! It means the world to me!
March 20, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Good attitude to have about training. DVT’s are no joke. I will keep you in my prayers. Keep your head up.
March 20, 2009 at 6:15 pm
I’m so sorry you have to deal with this. I hope the surgery helps get you back to good as new.
And you are a STRONG woman for not letting this get the best of you! You’re at the top of the list of inspiring women on this site.
March 21, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Wow.. you are dealing with a lot.. and yet you took the time to Ans. my pathetic rant yesterday. I will pray that you heal fast. Thanks again for all your positive feedback.
March 22, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Keep being super strong! We all admire you here!!
March 23, 2009 at 9:12 am
That is great news. Just keep fighting through everything and you will be fine.
April 1, 2009 at 11:41 am
glad you got some good news on that
April 2, 2009 at 10:28 am
Thats excellent that you are getting some good news!! And I agree that too many people use health issues to actually stop taking care of their physical body! But you need your physical body to be as strong as possible to heal!! Anyway, you are doing awesome and are incredibly strong!! Sending hugs from Canada!! Storm
April 2, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Hey there. I havent spent a while on here enough to get to blogs. I was thinking about ya since i read your blogs, particularly that I am hearing a lot about DVT in 09. Thats awesome news though! I know it must be hard, but you just gotta stay optimistic!!!!!!!! You rock! Nicole
April 6, 2009 at 1:57 pm
HEY ILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU YOU WATCH EVERYTHING IS GOING TO TURN OUT FINE
April 11, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Glad to hear your doing better. Stay strong and I am sure you will get through this. Best of luck on everything you do.
April 22, 2009 at 10:48 am
Good your not going to die then! Good news.
April 24, 2009 at 3:55 am
You rock girl!!! Just keep up the hard work and do whatever you can to stay motivated, we are here for you!!!
April 25, 2009 at 9:00 am
I’m glad you are better, and will pray for you that surgery is the answer that will put you on the road to recovery. I must also say that you are a true inspiration! To be faced with health issues and still resolve to stay helthy and active! I definitely have no excuses now, lol. Thanks for that and again you are in my prayers!
April 26, 2009 at 2:12 pm
My thoughts are with you!
) Your outlook, wisom, and attitude are very inspirational and motivating — wishing you the speediest recovery possible!
April 26, 2009 at 3:54 pm
You are such an ispiration to us all to Never Ever give up…. hang in there and know we are all praying for you!
April 28, 2009 at 6:08 am
I’m so proud of you. You are so determined and so strong. You put me to shame! I will look at your example and allow it to inspire me. Thanks girlfriend!
April 29, 2009 at 6:11 am
thank god everything is ok! you have such a wonderful support system here on bodyspace, so you will have no problems getting back to 18% BF!!! Good luck! I know you’ll do it!
May 7, 2009 at 3:26 am
All the best girl, keep strong.
May 7, 2009 at 5:33 am
Amazing attitude,You are an inspiration.Take care:)
May 7, 2009 at 5:34 am
I wish you all the best. Continue to stay positive. I’m sure you’re an inspiration to many (including me)
May 7, 2009 at 6:26 am
Keep on smiling, it ll help you to get better! Stay positive!
take care (",)
nastasja
May 7, 2009 at 7:48 am
God is Good! I will keep you in my prayers!
May 7, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Thank you for sharing. Wishing you the best and knowing that your atitude will make it so…
May 7, 2009 at 3:32 pm
You’re very determined and have a great attitude, take care of yourself inside and out.
You’re a beautiful person, amazing and very inspirational.
Wishing you the best.
:)
XOXO
May 7, 2009 at 4:15 pm
awesome. thanks for sharing and making the ret of us keep up with you. or try.
May 8, 2009 at 10:56 am
Excellent report. The tummy is looking great.
May 9, 2009 at 8:46 am
Awesome attitude and very inspitational. All the best!
May 12, 2009 at 3:34 pm
i would just hope to have the awesome attitude that you have you are a wonderful person on the inside and out glade to see that your doing well
May 12, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I copied and pasted that 2nd to last paragraph and I’m going to print it and put it on my computer desk. I’m having my hubby pull my bench out into the midddle of the living room tomorrow. I’m sooo glad I read your blog. Thank you .Theresa.
May 12, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I copied and pasted that 2nd to last paragraph and I’m going to print it and put it on my computer desk. I’m having my hubby pull my bench out into the midddle of the living room tomorrow. I’m sooo glad I read your blog.
May 15, 2009 at 7:50 am
Wow. Well i will tell you this and that is I will be praying for you. Even after all the problems and things you are experiencing and going through at least you look good doing it.
May 17, 2009 at 11:58 am
I am sorry to hear you have to have surgery, but hopefully you will be as good as new before you know it. I love your attitude and determination. My prayers will be with you.
May 18, 2009 at 6:31 am
Glad to hear the good news your positive attitude throughout all this is the reason people comment you are a real trooper and evryone respects that take care and fingers crossed for you that evrything else goes ok