Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Am I crazy??
I have posed this question to myself many times over the past few weeks. Those who know me, know that I am overweight. I have struggled with my weight for more years than I care to remember. At times I have gone on "diets", some sensible, some not but I have had little in the way of results. Things seem to be getting more difficult. I don't necessarily blame it on age as I am not THAT old but I feel the need to blame it on something *sigh*. That is a big part of the problem. I cannot stand doctors. For years I have gone to different doctors and every thing that is wrong with me is treated separate instead of systemic. I have a feeling a lot of my issues are related, even if it is only cause they happen in the same body :-)! I just recently had to "demand" a referral to see some specialists. One is an endocrinologist and one is an orthopedic surgeon. I am trying to eat better and walk to lose weight, unfortunately I have gained. I bought a treadmill one year ago this week. I tried walking, I even jogged once but my knees were having nothing of it. I had surgery on my right knee when I was 17 and things have just got worse. I feel like I am in a vicious circle, I need to lose weight so my knees don't hurt as much when I walk but I need to walk to lose weight... The endocrinologist is looking for issues with my adrenal glands, I have an MRI tomorrow for ye olde knee. By the end of the month I should know if I am crazy and just looking for excuses or if there is something truly wrong. I am trying really hard not to stress out, and feel I am doing ok with that. I have been suffering with pretty bad headaches, swelling of the feet and elevated blood pressure. The doc on base was more than willing to dismiss all of that and tell me that the endo doc would take care of it. My cholesterol is elevated again but I have to wait once again for the endo doc. The doc on base pretty much refuses to do anything for me now. Lovely. Well the verdict will soon be in...
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{{{HUGS}}} I will continue to pray for you, Laura!! I know this is very frustrating for you. I wish there was something more I could do to help. My inbox is always open for venting if the need arises ;) Love you!
{{Hugs}} I will be praying for you
! Keep us informed.... I am having trouble with my weight but don't have the knee issue yet. Started biking and will be getting an elliptical soon. So we'll see. Love ya!
Praying for wisdom for your doctors and health for you.
Oh dear...*sigh* I don't want to even *go there* with the whole Dr thing. I *feel* your pain. The last time I asked for a referral to an endocrinologist, my Dr laughed and said "I don't do that...I give Prozac". Ummmm yeah. I am (((praying))) for you!
Okay, Laura...first you need a hug, so here is one. W will be praying for you and the doctors. I really do like (greatly) the "Walk away the pounds" DVDs. I find they are not hard on your knees and you can go at your own speed, plus do them at home, inside with the shdes closed and the do not ring the doorbell sign out..okay maybe that is extream..I will go take down my sign. ;) I will be praying and keep us posted.
Laura my prayers are with you and much love and hugs also. I dont know what to say but I will be praying and I know God has it all under control, something I have to tell myself every day with things in my life. Take care and I am always here if you need me.
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