Before and After (symptoms)

So today a couple of my Cushie friends asked me to send them my symptoms list that I had when I first was having problems. While rereading it to send to them because its been almost a year now (four months post op though) I noticed that WOW things have changed! I am hoping this will give someone hope! But this is my symptoms and in parenthesis is what it is like now after 4 months post op.

• Inability to lose weight no matter diet or exercise (able to lose weight now)
• Central Obesity (stomach 2 inches smaller) 
• Weight Gain 47 pounds in 6 months 80 pounds in one year (lost 23 pounds)
• Insomnia only sleeping 2-3 hours a night (restful sleep 8 plus hours)
• Buffalo Hump (yep its getting smaller)
• Moon Face (double chin getting smaller and can see cheek bones)
• Hot all the time even in a cold room (now I sleep under the blankets instead of on top)
• Thinning hair especially around my bangs area (new whispies appearing!)
• Red, Flushed Face (no more hot flashes)
• Heart Palpitations almost every night 120s (Heart rate is at normal level 60-80s)
• Blood Pressure on daily basis 160/110 (Now 123/80s)
• Not much of a Libido (Yeah for my husband its back)
• Stretch marks all over stomach and corners of breasts red and thick (starting to fade color)
• Low immune system. Bronchitis 6 times and walking pneumonia in 8 months (bronchitis one time in 4 months)
• Loss of words and work call (less and less but still have short term memory problems)
• Anxiety every night and out the roof (Anxiety only when actually called for)
• Mood Swings. (Husband said those are WAY less :)
• Weakening of Muscles Before Surgery could only lift 10-15lbs (lifting 30-45 pounds now)
• Fatigue just had no git up and go (still tired but it is better and I am doing a lot more)
• Whiskers popping up on chin (same)
• Bruising without even noticing I was bumping into anything (no bruising)
• Thinning skin, hurts to touch sometimes (seems to be toughening up because doesn't hurt as much)
• Major Aches and Pains (minor aches and pains except when hip goes out)
• Very slow healing with cuts or bug bites (faster healing but still slower than normal)
• Concentration is VERY weak (able to start and finish tasks with no problem)
• Depression and don't have a reason why really (feeling much better)

So in 4 months there has been so much change! Amazing because I realized it but didn't realize it as much until I saw my personal symptoms list. There really can be a light at the end of the tunnel with remission. Not everyone will have the same effects. Some more and some less but it does get better! If you are not there yet please feel free to always email me at cushingscountrygirl@gmail.com and lets help you find drs or help or support. I am not a DR by any means but I am willing to help you find support. If you are in remission and would like to share your story please email me also. We are working on a website of cushingstories where all stages of the disease are addressed through personal journeys.