Ok, this means war...
#139663 - 01/18/05 01:00 PM
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My stomach has been bad/crampy for two days in a row now. What's up with that? And two days last week too.  I think my GI doc teling me I don't have IBS jinxed things. I obviously do have it!
I'm pretty bloated and feel fat today because of it. I will borrow a maternity outfit from my friend tomorrow and tell everyone I'm 4 months pregnant. They'll believe me. 
Can someone talk some sense into my tummy or things might get ugly. 
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Tina, remember how I said if anyone messes with my friends they have to deal with me? Well, give this message to your tummy:
"If you mess with my gal Tina, you're messing with me. Now it is in your best interests for you to get back to normal so Tina does not have to go around asking for maternity clothes. Got it? GOOD. Now lets not have this conversation again if you know what's good for you."
In all seriousness, feel better Tina. It sucks to be at work and feeling the way you do. Just take it easy and get some rest. Remember my compliments from the other postings. Well just remember even with the way you're feeling, know that they still apply!
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Thanks Tommy! That outta scare my tummy. You had me laughing out loud! You're a pal. 
I would do the maternity thing too, just to shock people. he he
Thanks again Tommy. 
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No problem Tina. You need to laugh just come to me. I have got plenty of antecdotes, stories and jokes to keep people entertained. But pretty soon I am going to start charging people. You know, NY can get pretty expensive.
BTW, I think the maternity thing would be kind of funny to do. Oh how the office gossip machine would be in fulleffect. I think one day I may just start a rumour about myself just for the hell of it. What do you think? I can see how far it gets...
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Ya, $5 for each compliment, $10 for tummy-talk, and $30 for autographs. he he
It would be funny but this place is too much. When I lost weight when my IBS was bad, every woman on this floor asked me about it. How about "mind your own business!" It made me mad!
Doesn't sound like you'll be there much longer though. You can tell them you'll be on the next "Apprentice" with 'The Donald!' 
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Tina's Bill:
5 compliments for $25 (US)
1 Tummy Talk for $10 (US)
subtotal: $35 (US)
- $35 Friend Discount
Final Total - $0
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Is the $35 friend discount U.S. or Canadian dollars? If, Canadian, she still owes Cdn. $4.27 based on an exchange rate of 1.22.
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It's all US. I would never charge Tina for my services...
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I just had the same thing with a stupid site I found that said it was ok to eat red meat and to stop eating turkey. I will die without the turkey...:( I called the Dr. who was listed on the site, and right away he said that I should go ahead and get the gallbladder out and that I probably don't have IBS, just gallbladder disease! I went into a tail spin. I fianlly took a deep breathe and realized why I was spinning. The diet has been working. I am fine with turkey and dead with red meat, so that rules out the advice I just got from the expert. I know my body. But I got all bummed and the nerves tighten up and I could feel it hit my stomach and back. I got out my journal and began to count down. I am ok I don't have to receive this bad advice. I can go through this quickly if I just calm down, get comfortable in your favorite spot. YOu have the flight or fight mode going on. YOu are filled with fear about what is going on, because someone else took your power to controll your body away. Take it back slowly. Accept that others can think what they wish, but you know what's best for you. Dont be mean with yourself. You need to feel safe and ok. You might say, "So what? I am having anxiety and it's going to pass soon. I will be ok soon. Just do something that makes you feel safe and in controll. Eat something safe. watch something or listen to music that comforts you until the felling passes. Do some of the Yoga exercises until you feel relaxed again. You can do this, you will be ok...
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ha ha. Made me laugh again!
How will you make your first million if you don't charge people the proper amounts?
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For your "services"....that sounds a bit provacative.
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Hmmm, yes "services" could be taken in a provactive manner, now couldn't it? Well, you know what? One could not blame me for the Freudian slip. Pretty gals with IBS from Ottawa will do that to ya.
Would you consider this internet/IBS boards flirting? Oops, let me shut my mouth or even better stop myself from typing. I am beginning to blush as I type...
Heather is going to kick me off the boards!
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Why not flirt/date from the IBS boards? At least it will save the embarrasment of that first conversation with your SO..."Honey, see, I have this thing...IBS...what? Um...it means, irritable bowel (mumbled) syndrome. Yeah, bowel. Um, well, I can only eat certain things or else I bloat up like a beach ball and get terrible gas. Um, honey? Where are you going? Honey?" Hehehehe! Not that my SO was unsympathetic, but if you are shy or private (unlike me), it can be an awkward conversation!
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I just read this now. I've been SUPER busy. I went out with a friend from work for dinner last night and today I'm swamped with work. But it makes the day go by fast! 
Yes, I consider this flirting. he he Innocent flirting though.
Have a good day.
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Not sure what I think about two people both having IBS that are dating? Could work? My BF isn't too squeemish at all. I tell him everything and he stops me when he doesn't want to know (which is often).
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Yeah, definitely flirting but innocent considering we are in two different countries and about 450 miles separate us. Yeah I would consider it normal, healthy flirting. And hey, if it puts a smile on your face that makes all the better, right?
Tina, I am requesting a new picture of you... We can't see your eyes in the current one and I don't remember what colour they were from the previous photo...
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Hey, my BF lives 2,500 miles away in a different country and there are three time zones between us. We've been commuting back and forth between Toronto and San Francisco every month for almost five years now ... so you never know!
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I think two people with IBS can date. I think the key is if you live together is to have two bathrooms 
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Wow, well you told me didn't ya! Yeah but Ms. Tina has a boyfriend already. I wouldn't want to mess that up. I am no homewrecker... lol
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Yep, very innocent!
A new photo. Ok here's one. It's a great photo of me. I think you'll like it.
http://www.thespoof.com/picstore/people/resize_670989_ugly%20woman.jpg
Ok, I can't stop laughing at my desk now.
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Yep, two bathrooms for sure.
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Huh? What's this in relation to? I'm confused?
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Tina, its in relation to Belinda's post. She said her BF travels 2500 miles to see her. I believe her post was in respone to mine saying that you live 450 miles away and in another country from me so all it can be is innocent flirting. Make sense? I think I got confused myself 
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Ok-dokey. Thanks for cleary that up.
Did you like my new pic?
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D'Oh! I guess its a funny picture but I can't see it until I go home! The site violates my company's acceptable usage policy! 
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Oh, it's a picture of an old lady. Just a joke. I'll look for a real one.
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No problem about clearing that up for you. Hey according to Belinda if we ever were to date we wouldn't have it that bad. 900 mile roundtrips... Not bad right? I am worth don't you think? lol... JK!
I really want to see that picture d@mmit. Ugh, I have to wait until later on tonight. I am going to a wake for my friend's dad so I wont be home until after 9pm.
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http://tinypic.com/1eap7q
My eyes are hazel coloured, my hair is highlighted with blonde and much longer, etc.
Oh ya, I have 5-6 warts on my nose but people tell me they're hardly noticeable anymore.
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Wow, you really have beautiful eyes. Yup and I am not saying that to be flirtatious at all. Well ok, a little but seriously, you should have that pic as your picture here. Those eyes shouldn't be hidden by sunglasses... Sorry I am big on eyes. They are usually the first thing I notice on a gal...
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Well thanks!
I did have it as my profile for a long time but it was itsy-bitsy and you couldn't make anything out.
Maybe I'll look for a new pic of me on the weekend and change my profile pic again.
Now, let's see a new pic of you.
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You with al of this going on I never got a chance to ask you Tina... How are you feeling? Is it bette rthan yesterday? Does your tummy and me need to have another sitdown?
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No Tommy, your talk did the trick! Thanks for asking. It's just fine today. 
You know, I've never read about your IBS problems. What's the worst about it for you?
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See, I don't like to jinx it but save for a few days here and there I have been stable for closing in on a year. I am IBS-D. I went through all of the tests (colonoscopy, endoscopy and every other oscopy). And IBS was what the doc came up with.
Last year it seemed everyday I had D along with very bad bloating and gas. So, when you said what your symptoms were I know exactly how you felt. I hated feeling like that and then having to work. I have to say the soluble fiber has worked wonders for me. I still have bad days every now and then but this is the best I have felt in a long time. But when I do have a bad day its usually that gassy bloating feeling along with the D. Yep, lovely stuff isn't it. How do ya like flirting with me now?
Thats my story!
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Yep, I'm IBS-D too so I can totally relate. That's great that you're doing so much better!
Ha ha, ya funny thin to be talking about, huh?
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We are blabbing on too much that our thread has been moved to the living room. Sorry Heather!
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You mean we weren't in the living room to begin with? Whoops. Sorry Heather... I really thought we were in the living room... What did I tell you about NYers thinking they can do whatever they want!
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I guess we weren't. I post in there 90% of the time now. I guess since this was actually IBS-related in the beginning... he he...it was ok. We should have moved to the l.r. when it got...personal.
Sorry!
But thanks for fixing it. I doubt anyone wants to read the two of us flirting.
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You don't think anyone wants to see us flirting? I think it might spice things up on the boards. Whaddya think? Wait, spice is not good for the IBS... How about liven things up a bit...
We should do what Nelly and I do and just trade e-mails. But your email address is not on your profile 
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I don't know? Maybe someone will answer that for us? That's what the living room is for right? Exciting, non-IBS stuff.
How is Nelly? Tell her I miss her! I hope she'll be back on the boards soon.
My work email is: Tina.Spafford@ottawa.ca
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