So I went to the endo

[mrs.jacinthe]

And he was awesome. He listened to my whole tale of woe, asked questions, and at the end came up with a game plan. He thinks I may have an unusual presentation of insulin resistance. So it's lots of labs (including the joy of the 24-hour jug-o-pee) and possibly some diabetes-type medications, depending on labs. (I am not diabetic). In the meantime, I'm to cut back on carbs (to 120g from 170g).

You guys, he did not make me feel like a nutter. Not even a little. I was so scared he'd just dismiss like "another fat girl in denial about her weight" but nope! There may actually be a medical cause for this!

[katinthehat]

That's so wonderful that he listened like that! I hope he's able to come up with a plan that works for you.

[al320]

Thats great! Yay for good doctors!

[venice2007]

FANTASTIC!!!

[hannahb]

So so happy for you

[cole]

Awesome news!!

[bostonmichelle]

That's awesome!! I hope he can help you.

[ktzmoh]

Fantastic! I'm so glad you finally found someone who is listening. Out of curiosity, what did he say about the carb load and your swimming? Did he create space in your macro plan for big training days?

[joenali]

Great news!

[wambam]

Thank god! This is such a good update.

[itsme]

Yes!!!!!

[runaways]

Awesome, I'm so glad it was a good experience and you have a plan!

[Deleted]

That's great! I'm also working with an RD for reactive hypoglycemia, and have the same carb limit (and need to hit 120g protein). A bit tricky but do-able, hope you feel better and see results soon!

[jreeds]

That is great news!!

[thom]

Yes!!! So happy you finally met with someone who understands and can hopefully help. This is promising! You deserve a great outcome and this is a wonderful update.

[labbie]

So happy for this update and that you've found someone who listened and offered a plan. Hoping you get answers soon!

[libbygrl109]

So happy you found someone who hears you! Hope this is just the beginning to some great results.

[jene]

Awesome! I hope you are able to get some answers!

[shellfish26]

I love this update! Hopefully, this is the beginning of a solution for you!

[clseale]

What a relief. I'm excited for you!!

[namasteak]

That's awesome! I'm so glad you found someone who will listen.

[gt7301b]

I'm glad you found someone to listen to you!!

[sadlebred]

I am so glad that you got a doctor to really listen to you!!!

[shauni27]

This is such a relief! Just to have someone listen to you after all this time and takes your concerns seriously.

[irene adler]

This is so awesome. So, so, so happy for you

[mrs.jacinthe]

Jan 28, 2016 19:06:59 GMT -5 ktzmoh said:

Fantastic! I'm so glad you finally found someone who is listening. Out of curiosity, what did he say about the carb load and your swimming? Did he create space in your macro plan for big training days?

He suggested that with adequate protein, normal training shouldn't be a problem. On truly heavy days, be suggested my usual carb mix (malto, cranberry, and water) was fine at 80 kcal/hour or so. He said if I need more calories than that, I can try ucan or another more carb neutral product.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Jan 28, 2016 20:20:17 GMT -5 @historychick79 said:

That's great! I'm also working with an RD for reactive hypoglycemia, and have the same carb limit (and need to hit 120g protein). A bit tricky but do-able, hope you feel better and see results soon!

Can you give me an idea of how it works? I'm struggling to put this together without going full Atkins and that sounds awful.

[G22]

Aw yay, I'm glad you found a good doctor! I hope he can help you start feeling better soon!

[marcyiam]

Oh good! I hope it starts to kick in and you feel the results soon!

[hurricanedrunk]

Awesome - glad you found a good doctor!