Risty's Diary (Christina)

Well, I had an awesome CK class today, I really kicked butt. Well, except for a lot of the boxer skipping, I couldn't do a lot of it and no not for the reason of not being in shape enough (which is partly true, lol) but because they hurt me....

See, I have this really painful cyst beside my right breast and it fluctuates in size and when it's big it hurts so bad, and right now it's big and the jumping was just a no no. I tried to hold myself to prevent any... movement... ya know, but some of the things you had to punch too and so I just moved my feet and did the punches, and part of the time I did the jumping but supporting myself. It must have looked stupid!

I had to see a specialist today and he took a look at it and I'm getting it surgically removed next wedneday. Now, the thing with that is I don't think I'll be able to go back to my CK and resistance classes right away. I actually completely forgot to ask, but I don't want to be ripping open any stitches or anything. So when I go to the hospital next week I'll ask about that, but I bet I won't be able to go for at least a week or two. If that's the case then I'll be walking during my lunch hours at work and things like that to maintain some form of exercise. I'm pretty upset about having to miss classes though, I wanted to keep improving on my resistance and building up my strength :boxing:

MissLadyBug I cried too when she was all crying. I'm so glad that Chris was on her side. I think Ami didn't handle it well at all. Now I agree with him that she did have a bad attitude on certain things. I don't think she should be downgrading anybody just because she thinks she's better than doing those tattoo's. When you're in a shop like Miami Ink, EVERYONE has such incredible talent but they can't be to someone, no I'm not doing that, it's below me type of attitude. That would just give the shop a bad rep, you have to please the customer even if it's a simple tat, cause some people that's all they want. Now if he handled it better from the beginning, like Chris said, it would probably have turned out a lot differently now. Maybe she would have a diff attitude who knows. But she definately has mad skills! My bf read on the internet that she opens up her own shop in LA or something. So if that's true then good for her! I just hope she learned a lesson from that is all.

Blancita thanks a lot :D Everyone that see's my before pics always say that I looked pretty then too. I mean, I guess I did carry my weight good, but it still isn't good ya know? I'm glad I didn't end up gaining it all in one spot though, that would be hard to try and lose compared to gaining kind of equally all over.

cshani hello to you too, and thanks :D

Lukewarm Yeah sometimes it can be hard when you're all nice and comfortable in your house and then have to go out to exercise, but it makes it easier that it's a 10 week program and I feel like it's kinda like school where ya can't miss, hehe. That's the attitude that I bring to it, that it's a class and I can't miss class. I hope that once it's over, I can maintain going everyday.
 
Hi Risty. Usually I see your diary on the first page so tonight I was looking and waiting and finally I had to get un-lazy and flip to the 2nd page to find you. lol

Hope you had a good day. Oh my gaaaawd, they just sent Lakisha home off American Idol. I'm so sad. I think she is the next Aretha!
 
Hi Risty, glad you had a great class. Sorry you have to have the surgery, but you'll feel a lot better when it's over.
 
So sorry about your grandmother sweetie. Older people's cells grow very slowly and that's why they don't heal quickly, but that's also why cancer cells dont divide and spread that quickly either.
 
Best of luck with the surgery christy. I hope everything turns out well and you will be doing CK afterwards very soon :)
 
Oh Risty, wow I'm so sorry about the cyst. I wonder if you would have noticed it if it weren't so painful? I just wonder about it myself sometimes, would I even notice if I had a bump? I'm happy that you're getting it removed, but of course that means surgery and that is quite stressful in itself. I hope everything goes really well for you though, and you can't think about the exercise aspect of your life when it comes to something like this, yes it's a small halt as far as CK goes, but the more you rest following your surgery, the quicker you'll be bouncing and punching and kicking your way to skinny. I hope you have a good night Risty:)
 
Thanks everyone :) I mean it won't be a big surgery or anything, but they have to take enough out just to make sure it doesn't come back and of course there'll be stitches and whatnot. So yeah I'm upset about not doing my CK for a while, but again, I'm glad it will be gone.

Tom I know I'll feel better after. I mean with this stupid cyst (when it's big) it hurts when my bf hugs me, when I lay down, moving around, even the shower water hitting it hurts! So yeah I will definately feel much better when it's gone :D

Lukewarm usually you can't really see them, but mine is weird. When I first got it, it looked like a little pimple was starting (you know when the skin is red and all that) but it never came to a head or anything to pop (which that does happen to pimples sometimes.) However, those eventually go away and this didn't go away and then it got huge and painful, and then it would get small again, and then it would get big again, etc etc. A pimple doesn't fluctuate like that. So finally I went to see the doctor and then they made me take some antibiotics incase it was an infection. After that it got small again and I thought yay it's better. But then it got big again and so I got a referral to a surgeon and it took me about 2 months to see him. So I'm glad it's only another week before it's gone. It kinda scared me at first with all the breast cancer in my family, but I'm sure they'll test it to make sure it's ok. I know my sister had one removed from her arm and they tested that and it was fine. So yeah....

Another setback, I ate KFC and I feel horrible. First I find out after next week I can't do my classes and then today I go to KCF, so stupid! AH! No more for me, I don't like KFC much anymore, especially after today. Made me feel like I ate a tub of lard or something!
 
sorry to hear about the cyst ristybabe - but then its better out than in :D
you'll be as right as rain in no time. and you'll be craving that exercise. xx
 
I'm happy your going to get that cyst removed! :) My mom used to get them often and they are very painful. But once it's done YEAH! you'll be back to tip top shape in no time. KFC, EEKKKK :eek: do they have anything healthy on their menu's now?? I thought they deep fried everything, I guess that's why they are so damn good!!! :jump: You will probably have stomach cramps now, your body is going to be in shock from all the great eating you do and then this, it's going to go RISTY, what were you thinking girl! LOL As we say often, we are all entitled to a splurge day! Tomorrow is a new kick butt day and you can get after it then. RELAX and enjoy the rest of today
Kim
 
Ouch Risty you probably will have those cramps. They're horrible, though I hope you don't :eek: I agree with all that Miss Ladybug said, kick ass tomorrow! I never knew that's what they could look like, I'm going to tell my mom and sister about that.
 
Yeah, generally they're not like that, but this one of mine is. I have a cyst by my jaw, I found it by accident one day. You can't see it at all and it doesn't hurt at all. It's also never changed in size. So that one doesn't bother me. But this other one is completely different. This one lady at work said that this other lady had a cyst that was like mine and it turned out to be cancer. She's like, I'm not meaning to scare you or anything! She's a really nice person so I know that wasn't her intention, it's just with all the cancer in my family it's like ah! But I don't think it's anything other than a cyst or maybe an absess, the ultrasound I had said it could be either. So I'll find out what it is next week when they take it out, lol.
 
Oh, sorry to hear about that cyst, Risty. It will give you a lot of relief to have it gone. Sometimes they remove them because they know cancer has run in your family, so it's a precautionary thing. I understand how upsetting this must be to you, since I read in your journal cancer runs in your family. (((Risty))) you know I understand, doll.

Take good care of yourself, bubble bath, glass of wine, soft music, and some candles. And if that doesn't work, try this 12 minute relaxation tape:

I hope the link works, if not, you can copy and past it in your address bar.
Have a nice night. I'll be thinking about you.
 
Hey you - I stand corrected I thought for sure I posted in here and told you I created a new diary - oh well - I am sorry abt that - you were talking abt Miami Ink - did they fired Kat - I worked late that day and then went to the clinic got home late and went to bed - I totally forgot abt it beign on :( Im sure i will see it agian - they do the marathons alot as well...
*If she did open her own shop then lets go for a road trip and get one done by her*

Im sorry to hear abt your cysist - my mom had a huge one removed from her tummy the size of a beach ball can you imagine...You will be outta commission for a bit and I suspect longer than a week - a friend of mine got a biopsy done on her boob and it took her a cpl weeks to stop being sore - your really kicking ass and you will keep kicking it - I have no doubt abt that :D:D:D

P.S. Thanx for finding me :):D:)
 
Risty,

Way to go! You already have a back-up exercise plan for your recovery. I think walking during lunch is a great idea. It is so easy to get thrown off by things like this, but having a plan in place should really help. I am sure it is a bit frustrating. The surgery is probably pretty disruptive to your 10 week CK program in which you have been building muscle and endurance. Maybe your trainer will have some tips for maintaining these 2 things during your recovery. A while ago, I learned runners use stationary bikes to maintain their muscle and endurance when they have back injuries. I wish you a speedy recovery and continued weight loss success! I'll be checking back in to hear how it all is going.
 
Morning Risty!! Don't you worry any okay?? I know what your nice friend at work told you, but let me also tell you that cancer runs in the women in my family too, my mom and sis both had cervical cancer and caught it early, and remember I told you my mom had those cyst in her breast as well, and they have always been fine, just a cyst and she had cervical cancer, so just because your family may have history doesn't make everything that pops up on your gorgeous bod cancer. So, stay positive and think the best, because it will be fine and when you get the results you can deal with things at that time, no need to worry about anything right now when nothing can be changed or fixed. Your a great gal, and we are all here for you if you need us, but I don't think you will, I feel your strong and your BF and family will be just what you need. Enjoy your day today, eat well and have a great weekend!:rotflmao:
Kim
 
Hey everyone! Thanks for all of the support :)

Cerella yeah you didn't postie me about it :p Hehe, that's ok, I figured it out eventually! Oh yeah and they did fire Kat and I think she has opened a shop. It would be kewl to get a tattoo by her but as you know she only does portraits :p :p Which is why she got fired because she wouldn't do anything else, which is stupid :p I would love for Chris to do my tattoo cause he's very into the Japanese thing, and that's what I want. It would be awesome to have one done by him for sure!!! About the biopsy thing.. I mean if that was that sore I can't even imagine what an actual incision that's had a bigger amount of stuff removed ... how that's gonna feel, lol.

Jogger Yeah I think at least walking will be better than nothing. The bike thing is a good idea. I still have my gym membership so I can use the stationary ones there.

MissLadyBug I'm not really worried about it being cancer. I know it's in my family but yeah, I dont think it's that. All I know is it hurts and I'm glad that it's going away, lol.

2Skinny Thanks for the advice, I did relax and it helped. I didn't go to my CK class because I just wanted to relax and spend time with my bf. With going there 6 days a week plus work, I don't get to see him as much. So I took tonight off for me and him and we went out to dinner :) I'll check out that link later just outta curiosity!
 
Risty said:
Cerella yeah you didn't postie me about it :p Hehe, that's ok, I figured it out eventually! Oh yeah and they did fire Kat and I think she has opened a shop. It would be kewl to get a tattoo by her but as you know she only does portraits :p :p Which is why she got fired because she wouldn't do anything else, which is stupid :p I would love for Chris to do my tattoo cause he's very into the Japanese thing, and that's what I want. It would be awesome to have one done by him for sure!!! About the biopsy thing.. I mean if that was that sore I can't even imagine what an actual incision that's had a bigger amount of stuff removed ... how that's gonna feel, lol.
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Hey you - that is right she only does portraits ... well I coul get portaits of my kids heeheehee...I like Chris :) I like Amie - as well - well hell I liek them all - lets get to our goal weight meet and then go on a road trip!!! Cant get a better reward or treat for yourself than that - lol...
 
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