My Dr. Visit

[Janet]

Tuesday I went to see my Dr. I've been very down about my weight, I weigh more now than I ever have. I've been having trouble with my knees too, but figured it was weight, even though my two uncles, (now deceased) on Mom's side and my older brother have knee pain.

The back pain is back too, the last time I had back pain, it was when I let the dogs out of their crates one morning back in April I thnk it was.

Anyway....I went to my Dr. and cried the whole visit. They wanted to check my thyroid first so drew the blood for that. Talked with him today and he said it couldn't be better, so that is not the problem. I'm suppose to try and exercise more and try more protein, lower carb foods to try and get my energy level up.

He did prescribe something for the pain and also a mild anti-depressant. I started taking them on Wednesday, but so far I don't feel it working. My back (really it's like in my right butt cheek, sorry so descriptive), but it hurts so bad. He did mention siatic (sp) nerve, but I guess is hoping the pain meds will help.

I have been trying to walk on the treadmill, but can only go a VERY short time, before I am so out of breath it's scary, because I end up not being able to take a deep breath. I walk better when not on a treadmill, but it's too cold to be outside. I can't afford the monthly payments to a gym or YMCA, at least not right now anyway. I just feel so bummed and really angry at myself for letting myself get sooooo out of shape in the first place. Now...at my age it's going to be harder than ever to try and fix it.

I know this is getting way too long and I'm sorry. I just needed to get some of this out of my system. I wanted an easy fix and my Dr. of course couldn't give me one. It's all up to me and the way I'm feeling right now....I just don't know if I can do it.

[Marilyn]

((((((((((((Janet)))))))))))), please try not to feel so down on yourself. We can all improve if we work at it, and the improvement doesn't have to be quick. It can come slowly, and that's okay. It's hard to put the feeling that I'm trying to express to you in words on screen. We're all different and our bodies respond differently to things, but if you begin to exercise slowly and improve your diet, ususally withnin 3 days you can begin to feel the differences in your body. Why don't you set that as your first goal, to feel a little better in 3 days. Then slowly build on that.

You are a very special and kind person. You can do this not only for yourself, but for your son and future grandchildren. Set your goal on being healthy for yourself and for them.

I hope these thoughts are helpful to you.

[2tiredmom]

Now Janet, Don't make me come down there!.......I know you gf. You can do it.
You have the determination. I'm sorry the doctor wasn't much help. I wish I could be some help. But I'm way up here in Snow Land. I know you can do it.
You quit smoking if you can do that you can do this..........................:hu g:

[DianaB]

Janet, you always amaze me at the goals that you set and achieve!! When you quit smoking I really admired how you got it done. You have such determination in you and I know that this is another goal that you can reach. Don't try to look at the whole picture but set small goals for yourself. You can lose 5 pounds. You can walk a half-mile on the treadmill. You know that I'm here for you, GF, cheering you on!!!!

[Gina]

{{{{ JANET }}}}} I know that you can do it!! Baby steps, remember that.. Rome was not built in one day.. You will accomplish all that you set out to.. It is mind over matter... You quit smoking that was very hard to do.. I know cause I have been there and done that... Set your mind and you will do it!!!


Janet what did he say about the knee pain? I am going for an ex ray on Monday, I went to bend a week ago on my right knee and it was painful still is when I bend. I fell in front of a store two years ago , at the time it didnt hurt. I was a smuck the police dept. was right across the street. Oh well!!


Feel Better!

[Janet]

You all are so great!! I am going to try to quit looking at the bigger picture....it's just so overwhelmng. I have been watching what I've ate the today and yesterday...writing it down so I can see it in black and white. I've heard it helps.

Today I'm in so much pain. I really am thinking it's that siatic (sp) nerve. Here it is Saturday, been taking the pain meds for 3 days...not helping. I took one of my husband's Loritabs. It just made me sleep, which was nice, but the pain is still strong now that I'm awake. I can't wait until Monday to get in touch with my Dr. again. I just can't believe how much pain it is.

I really appreciate all the support and advice. You all are saying pretty much the same thing, plus more, so I'm going to do the best I can to do as you all suggest.