Hey Folks!
OK, firstly, sorry this has been so long coming. Life has been rather fractious recently but things are starting to look up.
So, as some of you are aware, my employment contract was terminated at the end of July by my lovely (read what you like <G>) boss. I have been appealing against that decision for the last 3 and a half months.
Well, I finally had the appeal meeting last Friday (13th!!!)....and
I WON !!!!!!!!!
I had the pleasure of meeting the general director of the NHS Trust (cute) and the head of personnel (too many hair extensions and a distinct overuse of peroxide). Anyway, they found in my favour and, as of Monday, I return to being a substantive member of staff. The only slight proviso is that I have to complete a 3 month probation period....ho hum.
I really wish I could be a fly on the wall when the General Director tells my boss the outcome and explains to her that she cannot abuse policies and procedures....LOL
So, I have my contract back (at reduced hours - my request), my salary will return to the correct level (when I went to the casual contract my salary was inexplicably dropped by £2000) and I will be working where I want to be, NOT at the other offices as my boss wanted me too.
All good - very good.
The other snippet of info is that I saw the shoulder surgeon 2 weeks ago. OK, not my usual one, but one from the same department. And........(drum roll please)........my shoulder is improving!
The adhesive capsulitis I had post op has complicated the healing process which means I am currently at about 3 months post op recovery rather than 8 months as I should be. BUT its improving....AND I got permission to return to the gym.
Now, there are restrictions. I can go lifting again BUT only the bar! LOL.... I will have to take it all VERY carefully, using light or no weight on the machines until my shoulder is stable and strong enough again.
I have absolutely no problems with this at all. I am just thrilled to be allowed to lift again.
So, on Saturday the hubby and I adjoined to the local gymnasium and I partook of the services therein!
I was a good boy. I did 30 mins on the treadmill (fast walking - I don't do running, also running hurts my shoulder) followed by bicep curls, tricep extensions, lateral raises, pec deck and a couple of back exercises. All on machines with either no weight or the minimum weight.
It felt good to be able to practice the movements and relearn the correct form.
As for my nerves/embarassment about returning to the gym....its still there but I am sure it will ease. PLUS I saw a very cute chub who I wouldn't mind seeing again! Also, he made me look slightly less like some desperate fatboy struggling to regain a waistline! LOL
So, thats the latest.
Work is now protected (although it will be interesting to see if the boss tries anything else to get rid of me), shoulder is improving and I have restarted the gym.
So far, so good.
- An update and some good news - for a change!
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bulkbrit- November 15th, 9:53
chipper
- A new tack.....
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- bulkbrit
- October 12th, 18:34
sleepy
Welo everybodies!
OK, so its now 2 weeks since Expansion and a week since I got home from the Fat Boy Cruise. Both events were simply amazing - truly the time of my life.
The only downside was a minor complicaton on the return journey. My shins, ankles and feet became EXTREMELY swollen. Painfully so. In fact, John Merrick like in their puffiness!
Whether this is due to the heart murmur, the hypothyroidism, the weight, the lack of fitness or just plan bad luck is unknown BUT it scared the crap out of me!
It took four days of rest to actually be able to make out my ankle joint again and since then my pitting oedema in my right shin is back with avengence.
So, the decision has been made and I have returned to the gym to improve my cardio.
I have wanted to for weeks but have been too nervous/scared/embarrassed to go to the gym. This has provided the final incentive.
Do not fret, all my belly buddies, I will not be reducing to a twink - in fact I doubt even a stay at Triblinka could facilitate that marvel - but I will be concentrating on improving my cardio vascular fitness and this will inevitably mean a drop in weight. Sorry, health first!
So, today I weighed in at 125.5kgs - 19st 10lbs - 276lbs. I was in joggers, T-shirt and trainers. I thought this was best as I weighed in at the gym and me naked would probably have resulted in any or all of the following happening -- other gym users vomiting/passing out/dropping weights
- me being banned
- me vomiting
- people laughing
Today I did 20 minutes on the treadmill in fast walk and 'cardio' setting. Then 15 minutes on the stationary bike - again, fitness programme was pressed. Then finally 5 minutes on the stair stepper - also known as Satans sex toy - because I HATE IT!
Still 40 minutes intensive (for me) cardio isn't bad going for a fatboy who has not been in a gym for over 8 months, let alone trained!
- What color is your soul painted?
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- bulkbrit
- October 5th, 18:13
What color is your soul painted? Grey
Your soul is painted the color grey, which embodies the characteristics of elegance, humility, respect, reverence, stability, subtlety, wisdom, strong emotions, balance, and cancellation. Grey falls under the element of Water, and symbolizes the moon, tide, ebb and flow.
Quizzes and Personality Tests
- Cruise Day Four - the beginning of the end...
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- bulkbrit
- October 4th, 13:10
Hello my darlings!
OK, so today is the last full day on the ship! I think we are all feeling the impending sadness of seperation and the return to the normal world in our own ways.
There have been a few niggles today, just the things we snipe about when we know something unpleasant is about to happen.
All 6 of us have so enjoyed the Cruise and each others company that we do not want it to end.
But, end it must.
This morning simply seemed to vanish; I honestly cannot recall what I did before lunch. I know breakfast happened but I was alone for it as the other boys were all still snoring!
We finally had some pool time in the afternoon, then prepared for our final dinner together.
I decided to crack open the bottle of Fat Bastard wine I won at the Expansion raffle. It was OK, nothing special but it did make our last meal stand out a bit more.
Afterwards there were trips to the casino and visits to the hot tub for various members of the tribe.
Then a few minutes time together in the R38, chatting and joking.
Then bed.
The end is nigh....
- Cruise Day Three
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- bulkbrit
- October 4th, 12:55
bouncy
'Ello, ma peeps!
OK, so the end of day three on the good ship Carnival Fatasy, sorry Carnival Fantasy, is drawing to a close.
Today we visited Cozumel. Its was GORGEOUS, in a touristy but gloriously hot/clear watered/scenic way.
I have taken a picture of the ship moored at the pier - its almost picture postcard quality, even if I do say so myself!
And, yes, it was taken with my humble iPhone!!!
The shops at Cozumel were a serious temptation. So, as I had won $70 at Expansion, I decided to splurge. Nothing too big or silly but I have a pair of cowboy boots now. They are known as my Richard Hammond boots. Check out Top Gear for proof...
As usual the rest of the day was spent on the Lido deck in the pool or hot tub or eating.
The weather has been bliss - hot but with a nice breeze most of the time.
OK, enough for now, more later.
- Cruise Day Two
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- bulkbrit
- October 1st, 22:59
- content
So, full day number 2 has been and gone…
After a God awful start at stupid o’clock and a minor hissy fit from a member of the group, we set off for a 2 hour coach ride to visit the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza.
3 of our party were on the bus. We had hoped to take over the back seat but everything was in pairs! Ste and Drew sat together and then I was inflicted with the most talkative person on the face of the whole World. OMG, this woman could talk the hind legs (and internal organs) off a dead donkey!
Cue fake sleeping mode! And it worked…for a while.
Unfortunately the return journey was the same arrangement and I had to talk to her. Well I tried but she tended to pause between her own anecdotes and then cut me off with another of her scintillating tales. Ho hum, everyone has their own life and interest just PLEASE don’t share them with me on a coach!
The Mayan culture still exists, much to our surprise! One of the current archaeological theories is that sometime in the 15th Century the lower caste rebelled against the higher caste and then left the
The socio political situation prior to this event was basically that the higher caste (astronomers, priests, wise men, artisans) ruled from the centre of the culture. They created and retained all the records and knowledge, configured and built the Mayan Calendar ( the primary temple in
The lower caste lived on the outskirts of the
As has been seen in more recent history, this inequality led to a revolt in which the lower caste destroyed the higher caste and all but erased the knowledge and history that the higher caste had been guardians to.
Not a sensible thing to do but then hindsight is often 20/20.
They then abandoned the
Direct descendants still live near
The ship and its crew continue to please and amuse us. Best of all is that the group of lads I am with is just great. We laugh, we take the mickey and we have fun splashing around in the pool or being flirted with by a drunk straight Texan yokel in the hot tub – more info available on request!
The food continues in the same vein of being “OK” but not really stunning.
So, tomorrow is
So, my bed is calling. The water is getting a bit choppy so a Cinnarizine may well join the rest of my night time meds, then a quick read and lights out.
More tomorrow folks – enjoy!
- Cruise Day One
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- bulkbrit
- September 30th, 22:18
- cheerful
OK, so the first full day on the Carnival Fantasy is drawing to a close.
How has it been?
Absolutely fantastic!
The group of lads I am with are all amazing – friendly, funny, sarcastic, appreciative, giving and truly worthy of the term ‘friend’. I am very lucky and grateful to be a part of this bunch of guys.
The ship is well equipped and we are taking advantage of the pools, hot tubs, restaurants, casino and mall. The atmosphere is so much better than the one on my previous cruise.
The cabin is larger than the one I had on Royal Caribbean. I can actually fit in the shower cubicle on this Ship! The structure and fittings also appear to be better quality and sturdier.
The food is OK, not stunning but neither is it bad. The formal dining room is neat and has beautiful sea views. The menu here changes each day and offers something for everyone.
The more casual places offer a variety of eating styles – buffet, pizzeria, burgers, sandwiches etc etc. Food is available 24/7 in one form or another.
We did our official weigh in this morning – 279/280 which I was pleased with. Lets see what it says when we all weigh out on Saturday morning.
I have caught the Sun today – even with ample amounts of sun block! Actually, that leads to a story in itself. As everyone knows, it is nigh on impossible to put sun block on your own back so while by the pool Ste, Eric and I are lined up facing each others backs applying sun block to the person in front of us. Hey, its efficient (and fun). Suddenly we here raucous laughter and look to our right. Standing there are a group of 4/5 young women almost wetting themselves as they watch us rub cream into each others back like a production line!
Oh well, at least we made them smile!
The guyz are all getting on well. The dynamic is fascinating to watch as we have one couple, three singles and me. This consists of 2 Brits, 2 from
So, just over 24 hours into the Fatboy Cruise we all appear to be having fun, enjoying ourselves and getting the most out of the experience.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) 3 of us are taking the Chichen Izta tour. Two and a half hours of coach travel to the ruins that were the centre of the Mayan Empire. Its going to be a challenge on the coach due to width, girth and general bigness but I am 100% sure it will be worth the discomfort to see the Ruins.
Well, that’s the latest. I am now off to my glorious bed and to sleep. It’s a God awful early start in the morning and I don’t want to over sleep or be too tired to appreciate the sites.
Bye for now, folks.
- New Orleans, New Friends, New.......
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- bulkbrit
- September 28th, 17:59
Hey folks
Well, New Orleans....what can I say? The French Quarter is beautiful. The mixture of styles in architecture, culture, music, cuisine...just fantastic.
There are places where I feel I am walking through Anne Rice's novels brought to life...for a Vampire Chronicle fan that feeling is priceless.
The people here are gracious, vibrant, stylish, diverse and interesting in so many ways.
As for Expansion, my reason for being here - excellent! I am more comfortable with the guys as I am no longer the newboy, everyone is friendly and welcoming and guys that I have known on line or idolised from afar have actually taken notice of me!!!!! YAY!!!!! <G>
The hotel is lovely, the rooms are large and comfortable and air conditioned - thank God! Coz this is a hot and humid city! We have managed to get the entire room allocation that surrounds the pool and the courtyard so there are fatboys and their admirers everywhere.
I will take some pictures and make a better entry soon but I need to get ready for the big Expansion meal that leaves in about 30 minutes - cant miss the chance of food!
Another 24 hours here and then onto the Cruise....
Have fun, boys, I know I am!
- The UK invasion of the US continues...
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- bulkbrit
- September 25th, 20:53
- optimistic
Hey folks!
A quick note while I wait for my connecting flight from Charlotte to New Orleans. I am eating a large BK meal at the moment, looking around the place that seriously reminds me of the food hall on Atlantis!
So, after the advance party of msclwolf and </span> bullchef and then the infiltration of Pumpkin, I can safely say that I have arrived!!!! God help the US of A!
I will try to update each day while in New Orleans but I wont be able to do so on the cruise - well, not with any ease...
Anyhoo, its just a quick note to say I am approaching the South with awe, trepidation and curiosity. But I am here, safe and sound.
More soon.
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- A mini break from my life....
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- bulkbrit
- September 6th, 16:05
contemplative
Hey There! (Keep on swimming, keep on swimming)
So, life has stunk for a while but today was a chance to have a little freedom from pressure and reality for a bit.
A good friend of mine is a mini dealer and wanted to go look at some stock possibilities and then wander over to the Uttoxeter Mini Meet. Who am I to complain!?!?!?!?
He kindly collected me at stupid o'clock this morning, provided a fried breakfast at a service area and excellent banter for the journey.
First stop was a lil old lady with a Mini 35, needs work but then my friend does fantastic bodywork and it will be professionally restored before returning to the general populace for them to purchase.
After that it was a quick run across country to the Uttoxeter Mini meet.
I have not been to a proper Mini meet since the 40th celebrations in 1999 when hubby, Den and I actually got to be part of the cavalcade around Silverstones race track. Maybe I will fish the pictures out - I looked so youthful and actually had a waistline then! Mock all you like, I have photographic evidence!
Speaking of which....huge surprise how many big lads there were at the Mini meet! A fair few were definitely fatter than me, although my usual comparison tool (hubby) was not around to give accurate and verifiable data on these observations.
So, we spent a couple of hours going around the Minis, trade stands and club stands.
There were some beautiful Minis and I will try to figure out how to post some images on here for the first time.
Most of the pictures are old Minis (mark 1 and 2) as they are my absolute faves. There was a stunningly gorgeous red Mk 1 traveler which I would have sold my career for. Oh, hang on, I don't have a career anymore! Bugger!! <G>
And of course there were a vast selection of Mini Coopers...
And finally a Mark 1 that just looked so sweet!
So, that's been my Mini adventure for the day.
Tomorrow I need to start to get my life organised.
I have a unit on a farm that I plan to build campervans and campervan furniture packs in. That was going to be a hobby but maybe I should try to develop it into an income. I have very little choice now.
3 more sleeps and I am no longer alone. I miss him. Sad? Silly? But desperately true....3 more sleeps....
Keep on swimming, keep on swimming....
- Gathering my forces for a counterstrike!
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- bulkbrit
- September 5th, 21:08
Well, cherubs! There is life in this old nurse after all!
After the latest round of viciousness from my boss, I have chosen my next move carefully.
Like a well trained commander (without the uniform unfortunately!) I have rallied my troops, recce'd the environment and drawn up my battle plans! They are in for a shock!
OK, so basically, with out the twoddle, I have spoken to my union who have appointed a specialist. I have spoken with her and we are in the middle of sharing info and working out where to go. She is certain I have a grievance but will have to look into whether I have any rights for reinstatement as (in the UK) you have no real employment right until you have worked for an employer for a year, apparently.
I also did some research on line. I have reams of paper containing printouts about Wrongful Dismissal, Unlawful Dismissal and various other dismissals.
While doing my on-line bit I found a firm that specialises in this sort of thing - along the lines of those lawyers who specialise in accidents at work - and filled in their questionaire.
I have heard back from them today and they believe I have a case and have sent my details to a specialist in Employment Law who will do a free, yes FREE (the one good four lettered word!), consultation to decide if the case is viable.
I eagerly await their call....
From journal entries and texts, it would seem my gorgeous hubbymsclwolf is having a great time in the US. I believe he is oggling men at a Highland Games event as I type. Oh the hardships he must be enduring - SOD!!!! <G>
I, on the other hand, am about to have an early night as a friend of mine who buys, restores and sells Minis (the proper ones NOT the BWM things) is going to look at some potential vehicles tomorrow and has kindly invited me to go with him. So, I get a day out, without having to drive (less shoulder stress) and I get to see some nice (I hope) Minis in to the deal. Perfect!!!
And on that note I shall now retire to bed, to the warmth of my hubby's quilt and the comfort of a cup of tea and Sandworms of Dune.
Night one and all
- So, the next volley hits its target....
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- bulkbrit
- September 2nd, 22:01
distressed
Hello my fellow munchkins!
As has been noted on here, at the end of July my contract was terminated and I was given a casual contract with my employer. The reason was budgetary, not due to my error or fault in anyway (I am assured).
I have just finished a block of 3 night shifts, my first on the new contract.
So, I am happily dozing in bed this afternoon when the phone rings... A colleague (and long time friend) calls me from work (all calls are recorded so we were casual and brief) to inform me that the lady behind my termination has now decided to rewrite the rotas and...wait for it.....all my shifts have been removed!
I have to say her timing is perfect! On my first shift back (Sunday) I formally appealed against my termination by writing to her manager, the manager of HR and also the Ops manager at my base. She will have no doubt been informed of my appeal on Tuesday (Monday was a Bank Holiday over here).
In my letter of appeal, I actually stated that I expected my shifts to vanish once she became aware of my appeal or if I lost the appeal.
Et VOILA!!!!!!!!
So, I dragged myself out of bed, made the hour long drive to work to look at the new rota.
There is so little left for me to pick up that I may as well be unemployed! October - 6 shifts, November - 9 shifts, December 2 and a half shifts!!!!
She has screwed me to the n'th degree.
After some excellent support from my colleagues and the on duty manager, I decided to call my 'boss' simply to ask if the rota was set in stone etc etc....BUT, I am a devious ghay! I have dealt with bullies like this before!!!
I used the phone system at work!
If I sound pleased with myself this is why.....ALL THE CALLS ARE RECORDED! The hesitant pause in her flow of verbal diarrhoea when I told her I was on the work phone was the only thing that has made me smile today. I could almost picture her mind thinking "Oh FUCK" as she realised she was on tape!
My colleague monitored the call, listening to what I said and what my boss said. The call is now being transcribed on the orders of the duty manager as my boss contradicted herself, accused others of altering the rota (its locked out to anyone other than her!) and lied about various other things.
I have also been told my appeal is being handled by her boss!!!!
OK, sound positive but I am not holding my breath. Yes, we know and can prove she is less than truthful now that we have the recording but I don't expect to get the chance to use this evidence.
I have 5 shifts after I collect my beloved when he returns from the States but I honestly believe that after that my name will vanish totally from the rota.
To say I have been distressed is such a mild comment. Never have I felt so lonely and desperately vulnerable than today.
I have done nothing wrong (even my boss admits this) but I am being bullied, manipulated and intimidated by her actions.
I hope I feel brighter in the morning. I'm sure I will and the fire and fight will return but at the moment I simply want to bury myself under Chris's quilt, wrap myself in his scent and sleep.
In fact, I shall do just that.
- Alone.....
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- bulkbrit
- August 25th, 21:38
lonely
Well, here I sit, nursing a cup of tea (who British!) and missing my gorgeous hubbymsclwolf .....
This morning I dropped him andbullchef at Gatwick Airport and bade them farewell as they ventured to the colonies via that modern marvel, the aero-plane. I still think Airships were the way to go, but no, everyone got scared after the lil Hindenberg incident.....
Anyway, to all you LJers who are meeting, greeting or otherwise involved in my hubbys holiday I say this - please hug him and say its from me; keep him safe and send him home in one piece please.
Oh, used is fine, but still in one piece please! <G>
My beloved, enjoy yourself (wont hold it against you that I got no text at your connection, considering you were diverted), come back happy and healthy and know I love you with all my heart.
Oh, and transmuting is a piece of piss! YAY ME!!!!!
- Terminated and Banked
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- bulkbrit
- July 31st, 14:08
pissed off
Hello my People!!!!
OK, today has not gone well so far.
As some of you know I have had a few health issues recently. These have resulted in 2 periods of sickness from work; the first one was for a single shift, the second period was for 4 shifts.
I was summoned to Occupational Health last week, who laughed at the referral and have declared me fit for my duties.
My manager had other ideas...
I had to attend a meeting today between myself, my manager and Human Resources.
Well, the meeting could have gone better! I walked in, sat down, a little bit of pre-amble then the bombshell"We are terminating your contract from today - but we will give you a bank contract instead!" - manager smiles winningly
Basically, they are scared of having to pay me sick pay if I am off again so have dumped me. The bank contract will allow me to pick up shifts that are not covered (all my old shifts, for example!) and get paid at the same rate. I will get holiday pay, pension rights etc BUT no sick pay and no GUARANTEED hours.
At least I still have a job - sorta.
Just goes to show that an employer can do what they like in your probation period, regardless of the fact that they then sing your praises as a highly respected and professionally capable member of the team!Anyway, it could have been worse.
Thats the latest.
- Yep, still here...for the moment!
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- bulkbrit
- July 22nd, 23:13
Hello Boys!
OK, so since my last installment I have had another - yes, another - appointment with a doctor at my surgery.
The first was the day after the hospital visit. I was introduced to Dr Muppet. I would have rather seen Dr Nick "Hi Everybody" Riveria than this arse!
So, he looks at me, asks the problems then forgets about the pitting oedema in my legs, focuses on the wheezing and then tells me I am OK, the blood tests were normal and there is nothing for him to do!
OK......I had spent hours in the hospital the night before where a doctor (who I reckon knew his stuff but who Dr Muppet questioned the qualifications of) told me I had a heart murmur.
So, I politely explain this to Dr Muppet and remind him of the oedema in my shins etc etc. He finally agrees to chat with the A&E (ER) department and check the notes and also talk to my usual doctor who had ordered the blood tests last week.
So, I came home a little worried that I was making a mountain out of a molehill. Maybe I misheard the doctor at the surgery? Maybe I was not in pain and my legs were not swollen?
At about 3.30pm I got a phone call from Dr Muppet who, in a very roundabout way, said that Yes the doctor at the hospital had diagnosed a slight diastolic murmur and that he (Dr Muppet) had now spoken with my usual doctor and that my Levothyroxine medication was to be increased by 50% immediately. Basically, Dr Muppet ate humble pie!
So, I increased my dose that night and have had the larger dose since then.
Today, my legs are less swollen but I still have the persistent cough; I still get stupidly breathless and still have chest and back pain. So I called the surgery again. After some toing and froing I finally got an appointment with yet another doctor for 6pm today.
Off I trundle, wondering what arsehole I will be inflicted with this time.
Thankfully he turned out to be rather good. He asked me loads of questions and then all my symptoms. He then asked why didn't I think I had 'flu. (Obviously he has had a few people saying they have Swine Flu! I love the panic its causing!)
I replied that as far as I was concerned "'flu" meant you were unable to get out of bed and other than that my symptoms did not correspond. He looked relieved and said that that was what he had wanted hear.
After that things went even better.
He checked my chest (clear), examined my legs (still slightly swollen), took my blood pressure (elevated) etc etc etc
Outcome is that he has put me on diuretics to try and reduce the BP and to ease the cough. He has signed me off work officially (more later) and has said that if the cough is not improving in 1 week I MUST go back.
He also talked about heart attacks and the amount of lost years if someone my age was to have one. We spoke briefly about the diastolic murmur but he did not pass comment directly on this.
The sick note is now quite important.
I received a letter from the occupational health department of the NHS trust I work for. My caring manager has referred me to them - without even calling me to see how I am. He must have done it first thing Monday morning. No slouch then - after all, I was only taken to the A&E (ER) the previous evening by my work colleague!
So, it would appear I have someone wanting me out of the job - or that may just be my usual low grade paranoia flaring up.
Either way I will attend the appointment with a colleague there as witness to all that is said and done.
I start the diuretics in the morning. Apparently they can know seven shades of s**t out of you for the first few days as I am already on some hypertensive meds and the two can bounce off each other. Lets see how it goes.
Well, thats the latest.
To summarise - legs less swollen, still in pain, saw better doctor, got new meds and may soon be unemployed!
Damn, I could have put that line in at the start and saved all this typing!
Chat soon
When I told him that
- a murmur you say??
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- bulkbrit
- July 19th, 22:59
- hopeful
Hey folks
OK, a swift update, more to follow in the next few days probably.
I went to work this evening as usual. Then I ended up in A&E (thats the ER to you Colonials).
For the last few weeks I have been very tired, then about 4-5 days ago my shins and hands started to swell while at work. I have also had lower back pain and some twinges in my chest... you can guess the direction this is going...
So, off to A&E this evening, much to the absolute distress of hubby. Blood tests, ECG (EKG to Colonials), examinations etc...
The upshot is that I have a heart murmur and my hypothyroidism is more advanced than we thought.
They released me after a few hours with instructions that its nothing acute so they wont do anything but I should contact my GP in the morning!
So, now I am reading up on heart murmurs, interactions and links with hypothyroidism and hoping this gets sorted out.
Anyway, the gist of this is that there will have to be some like changes and that means no more gaining. I will probably have to drop body fat too. That doesn't mean I wont train and get bulky with muscle but the bodyfat levels need to reduce to cut the risks of any further cardiac complications.
Don't fret, I am NEVER going to be a twink but the belly will probably shrink a fair bit :-(
Right, I will give more info once I have it.
Hugs and bellyrubs folks
- Ouch! Oh, no, not again!
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- bulkbrit
- July 11th, 12:00
- sad
Hello Boys!
So, its now 4 months since my last shoulder operation and things have been going well since the surgeon injected the joint at the 6 week review. Until about a week ago...
I started to get an ache.
Which is building.
My shoulder has started to pop again when I do certain movements.
I'm worried that the injection was simply masking the problem that still existed even after the surgery.
I was due a 12 week post op review but have never received an appointment so I will be chasing that up on Monday but at the moment I am worried and becoming increasingly low.
After the op and the injection life restarted for me (as readers will know) but now its grinding to a halt again.
I am still not a regular at my gym while recovering but had planned for more workout time from July onwards but thats now been scuppered. Driving is becoming a tad more uncomfortable (I do a 90 miles return journey to work) and the shoulder has started to wake me up again at night.
I am hoping this is just a blip, that maybe I have twisted in my sleep or knocked it in some way but I don't think so. THe sensations I am getting now are all too familiar.
I will keep you all appraised.
On a more positive note, my weight is increasing as planned. Clothes are getting tighter and I will need larger work trousers asap but thats all part of the fun.
Be well and look after yourselves.
Until next time......
- Catch up, growing, showing and having fun!
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- bulkbrit
- June 30th, 0:31
Hey fellas!
OK, a quick catch up to start with...
I am enjoying my new job, seem to be getting on well with most people and generally having a good time. Working permanent nights is tiring me more than it used to but thats probably old age and also the fact I haven't really worked that much since my shoulder was trashed in 2005! My probation period ends in August, so lets see if I still have a job by the end of that month.
Growing - yep, that I am!!! The push for the extra weight for Expansion is progressing but not as quickly as I would really like. I am now about 284lbs (20st 4lbs to UK people, 129kgs to Continental types). Thats not bad, I was 275 when I decided to really push for this, which was only a few weeks back.... but I need more.
The goal weight is 300lbs, so I need another 16lbs minimum in the next 2 and a half months.
Now, considering I am starting back at the gym and will be burning calories there, I really need to get my daily calorie intake above 5000 to build the bulk (and belly <G>) I want.
I'm doing OK but would really like some more proactive encouragement. You know, the odd plate of biscuits being subtly brought to me with a cup of tea....a gainer shake gently placed with in reach while I peruse the fatboy sites... ya know the kind of things....<G>
Showing - yep, thats to do with the gain again! Nothing fits! I have bought some larger shorts that I figured I would get into by September for Expansion. They arrived today...they FITTED today! BUGGER! Gonna need larger ones soon. And possibly a few more sizes up by September.
If anyone has any stuff they want to donate to a growing boy I will happily accept!!! The food and clothing bill is going through the roof but DAMN I like the results!
Having fun - yep, that I am. It feels great to be growing again. I always wanted to get over 20st, its just a 'thing' I have always had. Yep, I planned more muscle mass but my shoulder injure has scuppered that for the last 3+ years. Now I am working on the pure bulk and belly while I ease myself back into the weight training. A few more months of easing and I will be upto lifting something decent again and rebuilding the lost muscle mass.
But I am not rushing the weight training, my shoulder MUST be 100% OK.
Which means I get to grow the belly more now ! <G>
Hey! I was always into the 'off season' look anyway.
So, I am bigger, heavier, happier (and hornier) now than at any point in the last 3+ years. (OK, yeah, I might have been happier in August last year when I married my gorgeous hubby. Alright! I WAS happier that day but gaining and growing to the size I have dreamed of is a close second!).
On other notes, we are the House of Waifs and Ghays again. We have one transient and one resident Ghay, both of whom will hopefully be getting settled and sorted in the next week or so. Thankfully, both of these two are nice guys and not a psycho Mo-Fo like the last itinerent poof we gave sanctuary to! Plus, both of these two make a damn good cheesecake so that pleases my mind, heart and belly ! Bliss.
Right, time to blog off and waddle off to bed. No doubt my gorgeous hubby is already snoring so I need to be all dutiful and jab him repeated in the ribs until he wakes up. Then I can look all innocent and ask if he had a bad dream that woke him.....What was that you called me? Evil??? How VERY dare you!
Night night peeps, the gainer shake is gone and now so am I.
- Expansion 2009 - here we grow!
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- bulkbrit
- June 14th, 11:29
- bouncy
Hello Boys!
OK, so, some of you know of Expansion, some of you may not....tough, its great, I love it and I am going again this year! <G>
AND this time I have one of my best mates coming with me!
The Brit contingent is growing - in more ways than one...
We have both decided to get to 300lbs body weight for Expansion. This will be the heaviest I have ever weighed and I am so very VERY excited to try it. It will mean a 20lbs gain for me and 50lb gain for him
300 has such a nice round sound to it.
So, my friend and I are eating well. Occasionally naughty foodstuffs are involved but generally we are eating fruit, veg etc and fibre to maintain health etc etc. We are eating larger portions of 'normal' food and supplementing them with richer sauces etc.I may start to do my home made gainer shakes again - recipe available upon request!
I will still be doing cardio at the gym 3-4 times a week (for about an hour each session) to keep my fitness levels up.
As you can see, I am not just going to fatten up on crap. Its not a muscle bulking regime like my beloved hubby - well, not until the surgeon says I can lift weights again - but it is a moderately more healthy way of getting to 300lbs than just sitting and troughing cakes!
Am I looking forward to the scales reading 300+??? HELL YEAH!!!
Am I looking forward to returning to Expansion 40+lbs heavier than when the guys saw me last year? HELL YEAH!!!
Am I worried I cannot afford the larger clothes? HELL NO!!!!! Thank you, Mr Barclaycard <G>
The added weight/blubber/bulk etc will be in situ for Expansion (and will probably be added to AT Expansion) but once I am cleared to lift weights again then the body shape change again.
I will most like be very round by Expansion but once lifting then shoulders, back, arms, chest and legs will fill out and firm up more.
The gut stays though <G> I like it too much and I think hubby rather likes it too!
Anyway, thats the latest in my world. Nothing overly exciting but it is very nice to be having some fun and growing again. Being larger/getting larger (whether muscle or fat or a combination) always seems to boost my self confidence and self esteem.
Life is good....life is high calorie <G>
- So...what have I been upto.....
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- bulkbrit
- June 2nd, 20:05
Hey folks!
So, what have I been upto.....???? Enquiring minds want to know. Or I hope they do. If not I should maybe find a life away from LJ.....
Well, the biggest announcements are that I have returned to work and am really enjoying myself.
And...
I have returned to the gym!
OK the last few weeks have only been cardio but BUT today I did my first weight session since late 2005 (when I was assaulted and my shoulder trashed).
Now, I feel I need to explain and quantify my last statement before I get told off my some people (you know how you are!).
I have done a VERY VERY lightweight, girly weight all over body workout to test the water with my shoulder. And it all seems to have gone OK!
When I say girly weight I mean GIRLY weight. We are talking a 10kg barbell for curls, shrugs, presses and 2 x 5kg dumb bells for flyes, lateral raises and things of that sort. Bearing in mind I was workout to a strongman routine with mammoth weights before the injury, you can see what I mean about girly weights.
Oh, and YES, it was bloody embarassing! I am just under 20st, 52 chest, broad shoulders and about 17" biceps etc (remember, not trained at all for over 3 years due to injury!) and there I am curling a fraking 10kg barbell!
EMBARASSING...
but necessary and sensible until my shoulder is properly healed and stabilised.
Anyway, the reason for posting is just to blow my own trumpet and say how proud I am that I have finally managed to get back to lifting.
Self serving? Ego stroking? Self publicist?
Moi????
Well, someone has to sing my praises :-P
So, here is to me being sensible and taking it slowly. Work sort of dictates that as I work 7 nights on and then get 7 nights off. My shifts are 12 hours and and an hour driving either way for work. The rest of my time is spent eating and sleeping, with the occasional shower thrown in for public health considerations.
As such, I will only be able to get the gym every other week (barring when I am on leave) so that should prevent any over training.
My goals.....Well, to rebuild the muscle mass I have lost over the last 3 years of pain and surgery and then to crack on to the off season strongman look I was working on (massive shoulders, chest, arms and legs with a glorious gut in the middle) and reach 25stone (thats 350lbs for the Colonials <G>).
Right, need to waddle off and get some food - protein, calories, carbs, protein, calories, carbs...CAKE!
