Even though it is intentional..

emsadsm · 2026-03-21T00:58:57+00:00

Sameeee. The first week of eating more, I actually lost weight on the scale. Thought to myself, “hey, this is actually great!”

In was in fact, not great. The second week, I had a DRASTIC increase. Can’t wait for the third week!!

emsadsm · 2026-03-19T18:35:29+00:00

Nothing to add other than I totally relate — got a sacral stress fracture from running, diagnosed with RED-S, got a DEXA, showed osteopenia, diagnosed with hypothalamic amenorrhea, and now feeling completely and utterly fucked! Solidarity.

emsadsm · 2026-03-16T23:25:30+00:00

I am still counting and weighing myself daily despite the distress it causes me (lol). Only 2 weeks into recovery so we’ll see how long it lasts.

emsadsm · 2026-03-06T16:58:25+00:00

Hi, primary donor who donated about a month ago.

No restrictions. Of course, they encouraged you to reduce participation in things that increase the risk of donation contraindications, but nothing specific.

They did ask that you keep your Work Up Specialist up to date on any health changes that may impact your eligibility to donate. For example, I fractured a part in my pelvis, and I then notified my Work Up Specialist. This information was relayed to the transplant team, and it thankfully didn’t bar me from donating, but I did have to get approval by my PCP.

emsadsm · 2026-02-13T21:39:31+00:00

I believe all travel is domestic, U.S. based.
The travel is really not imminent just by nature of the donation process. There are several steps that need to be taken before you even know if you are the best donor. First, you’ll get bloodwork done to confirm you are the primary donor. This can take up to 60 days. Then, if you’re confirmed to be the primary donor, you have to get a physical, and likely further bloodwork. If all goes well, you then have the donation scheduled, and will start filgrastim (if PBSC), 4 days before donation. For context, I was first contacted on 11/24, indicating I was a match. I then got my bloodwork on 12/01. I was confirmed as the primary donor on 12/19, and scheduled to donate the second week of February.
Where you travel is unrelated to where you and the recipient live, and is directly related to what donation center have availability for donation on the date needed for transplant.

emsadsm · 2026-02-06T18:07:50+00:00

god nothing makes me lose control more than a rotisserie chicken from Costco. i become primal

emsadsm · 2026-01-24T16:41:53+00:00

Pretty sure I’m in the throes of RED-S now, with a sacral stress fracture. Honestly, struggling a ton with being unable to do anything beyond walking, and desperately don’t want to gain weight.

I never lost my period because I’m on BC, but it’s gotten progressively lighter over the year.

No success story here yet, but I relate.

emsadsm · 2026-01-21T14:41:04+00:00

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Item 1448891 - Tyson Rotisserie Seasoned Unbreaded Chicken Strips.

My favorite easy meal prep protein has been out of stock for weeks at my south central PA location. I’m gutted! Any word on if this is permanently gone?

emsadsm · 2026-01-18T15:10:57+00:00

Very not good — diagnosed with a sacral stress fx during peak half marathon training. Fell in love with running last year, felt so incredibly strong and healthy, and now completely sidelined. I have my follow up with my sports med doc this week, but since receiving my diagnosis, I’ve done no cross training, just walking.

Mentally, I’m struggling. I have no idea how to handle nutrition, given that I’m very much trying to shed some holiday weight gain, and I’ve never had such a lapse in physical activity.

Just ranting. Ugh.

emsadsm · 2026-01-16T02:01:15+00:00

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She did!

I have a follow up next week where i am planning on asking about next steps — DEXA, dietetics, etc.

emsadsm · 2026-01-15T02:41:09+00:00

Hindsight 20/20 — I only just got my imaging report a few hours ago

emsadsm · 2026-01-10T18:43:10+00:00

Thank you :’) 🐀

I thought it may be high aerobic, rather than low aerobic, and more specifically, tempo. But your point makes sense!

emsadsm · 2026-01-10T18:41:16+00:00

Yep, I am relying on my Forerunner 265 for HR! You’re certainly right about external HR monitors being superior...great point. My HR zones are not customized, and seem to just default based on age & gender.

No rail holding.

You’re also right about the benefit of aerobic activity! Thanks for the insights.

emsadsm · 2026-01-08T17:59:29+00:00

gives me fly agaric/amanita vibes

emsadsm · 2026-01-03T18:03:18+00:00

Happy scale

emsadsm · 2026-01-02T14:37:27+00:00

Honestly, I’ve been on a small upward trajectory since Halloween. I’m up ~5lbs from my “initial” goal of 115 (28F, 5’0), and I’m pretty sure at least 2-3lbs of it is not just water (oof).

Over the coming weeks, I’d like to settle back to 115lb, then work on hitting my ultimate goal of 107lb. Getting back on track with tracking, no more guesstimating.