Can't... hold out.... much longer ....

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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I’m fasting, since about 7 pm Eastern time. No, nothing noble. I’m going to the hospital to have blood drawn, and I have to fast for 12 hours.

It’s been… er… two.

I’m starving!

I did this not too long ago with no real problems, but for some reason it’s tougher tonight. I ate a nice dinner, so I shouldn’t be hungry… but I am. I need to take my mind off it.

I’m not allowed to have anything except water and (get this) black coffee. Of course, if I drink the coffee, I’ll be up all night. I have to get up at 5.

Must hold out must hold out must hold out . . .

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I’m whiling away the hours playing Yahoo Bookworm, kinda like Scrabble but with your game in danger of buning out with flaming tiles! Excitement!
Chew ice while you play.

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Though I symphathize, I’m unimpressed.
As you can see here: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=214315

I’m doing a little fast of my own, and I’m at 56 hours, now. The stomach growls occasionally, but no real pains or cravings. 12 hours and you had a big dinner? Pppphtt… :rolleyes:

My last meal was a couple of cookies and it’s been two days; you’ll manage to pull through! :smiley:

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Go to bed early. Works for me.

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Chew ice. There’s an idea. A nurse would know. Thanks, Cyn!

I will go to bed early, but… it’s only 9:45. That’s preteen early!

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I’m a participant in CaptBushido’s fasting endeavor. It’s been a little over a day for me. My advice is to keep yourself real busy. Or leave the house - go for a walk or a drive. See a movie. If all else fails, grab up some “drowsy” medicine and off to bed with ya!

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Yes, lack of food=lots of sleep.

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Yeah, but you guys are simply eschewing solid products. I’m not allowed to drink anything, either, save that black coffee and water.

So there!

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Then I’ll just wish you a happy early Yom Kippur. ;j :stuck_out_tongue:

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When I opened this thread I thought of the “No sex for you” thread.

Just think in 12 hours from now you will be able to eat again.

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Heh. I just found the cure for hunger: porno-thon. A marathon of porno. It sure makes the time pass quicker.

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dan, if you don’t mind my asking…is everything ok? I mean, it’s just a fasting glucose or something minor, right? Don’t make me worry…:frowning:

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karomon, that always helps.

Well, probably only a couple of hours left. I have to make my way up there, find the place, and get it done. With any luck, there’ll be no line.

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Well, I made it. Thank goodness I was allowed to drink black coffee, though.

In fact, the coffee was very helpful, as I was able to fill a jar quite quickly and easily.

As soon as I made it into the office, I got me a candy bar. Ah, lost vessel of sugar, how I’ve missed you! munch munch

Of course, it was 9 am by that time, so it wound up being a little over 14 hours.