I've lost 5.5 pounds since we got back from vacation two weeks ago. Prior to that, I was at my highest weight ever. Eek! I am thrilled to be back in the 160s. I rewarded myself by having a piece of pita bread with my lunch.
I've finalized my list of cities and will be quietly searching for my next position in early December. This makes me ridiculously excited. While, I love my job, I'm bored/unchallenged and ready to get the heck outta Utah.
I had my last follow-up with my endocrinologist this morning.
Still no solution to my issues. She's basically exhausted what she can look for, too.
And yet, I'm still fatigued (possibly less since getting off bc pills), still cold, and still slowly gaining weight, even though I track everything I consume, and work out daily.
She's basically told me that I am pre-disposed to diabetes, and that makes it nearly impossible for me to lose weight. (ignoring the fact that I lost 70 lbs a couple years ago... and suddenly stopped losing weight without any change in lifestyle) But, because I am predisposed to diabetes, I need to bust my ass every day to keep my weight down as best I can, because it will hold off diabetes for at least a while.
I really can't say much about her bedside manner, but she really did try to figure out what might be causing the problems.
I had my last follow-up with my endocrinologist this morning.
Still no solution to my issues. She's basically exhausted what she can look for, too.
And yet, I'm still fatigued (possibly less since getting off bc pills), still cold, and still slowly gaining weight, even though I track everything I consume, and work out daily.
I really can't say much about her bedside manner, but she really did try to figure out what might be causing the problems.
Have you had your hormone levels (including testosterone) tested? Several of those are signs of low-T. I'm guessing so, but it's worth a shot.
Congrats on the weight loss RPB and hulley! Home made pita bread sounds really good.
My random is that I am sad because I got a phone call this morning asking me to come interview for a job I applied for and really want, but they need someone to start immediatly and I couldnt start until next year due to my school schedule this semester.
RBP you look great! Tomorrow is my last day at this position and I've finished my big project and am just playing on the computer now. I'm pretty sure my GBCN time will be drastically cut starting thursday
I had my last follow-up with my endocrinologist this morning.
Still no solution to my issues. She's basically exhausted what she can look for, too.
And yet, I'm still fatigued (possibly less since getting off bc pills), still cold, and still slowly gaining weight, even though I track everything I consume, and work out daily.
I really can't say much about her bedside manner, but she really did try to figure out what might be causing the problems.
Have you had your hormone levels (including testosterone) tested? Several of those are signs of low-T. I'm guessing so, but it's worth a shot.
Yep, pretty much everything has been tested, including some things I've never heard before. My last round of labs was apparently really freaking expensive - the endo mentioned during the appointment that some insurers balk at paying for them, and she might need to confirm with my insurer. With me on tricare, I figured I'd try to save tricare a buck and get them done on base, so my primary care PA had to enter them into Tricare's system. She boggled at the list. She was happy to get them run for me, but she joked that it was a six figure workup...
The endo started talking about diet pills this morning, which I don't want to even think about. She mentioned many of them come with side effects that I don't want to deal with, so I'll keep plugging away at trying to lose weight on my own.
The only test that didn't come back right smack in the middle of normal was FSH. It was very high normal, particularly because I had only been off bc for a single cycle. She did suggest I get it retested in another 4-5 months, at which point the effects from having been on bc for years and years should be gone. I wonder how much of a pain in the ass it'll be to get that done in South Korea. (we will only have a bare bones basic clinic at the camp DH is being assigned to - this might require a two hour bus/train trip to the military hospital in Seoul)
Maybe moving from suburbs to urban will be good for me.
I never cease to be amused when I'm talking to people I went to architecture school with. Last night I ran into a classmate (now a SAHM, wants to re-enter the field) at Trader Joes...
Her: Oh, so what are you doing now? Me: I'm an inspector for (jurisdiction). Her: Oh, so you're not at a firm? Me: No. Her: ::crickets::
Highly entertaining since she stays at home with 2 kids now...
My randoms--I'm contemplating napping this afternoon instead of doing the mountain of housework I have. I'm so tired. I've gained only 1 lb so far this pregnancy (I don't get m/s to speak of). I think yesterday is the first time ever a Doc has said I'm doing great weight wise--lol.
I had my last follow-up with my endocrinologist this morning.
Still no solution to my issues. She's basically exhausted what she can look for, too.
And yet, I'm still fatigued (possibly less since getting off bc pills), still cold, and still slowly gaining weight, even though I track everything I consume, and work out daily.
She's basically told me that I am pre-disposed to diabetes, and that makes it nearly impossible for me to lose weight. (ignoring the fact that I lost 70 lbs a couple years ago... and suddenly stopped losing weight without any change in lifestyle) But, because I am predisposed to diabetes, I need to bust my ass every day to keep my weight down as best I can, because it will hold off diabetes for at least a while.
I really can't say much about her bedside manner, but she really did try to figure out what might be causing the problems.
This sounds extremely frustrating. I'm sorry you weren't given more concrete answers.
This is my headshot for my college directory listing. WTF is up with that line under my nose? I really need to quit smiling so damn big in pictures. It also accentuates my crow's feet.
Great pic.
ETA: When you quote you can see where the pic is from. Just thought you should know.
I'm in a really bad mood--I just want to go back home and cuddle with DS again. I've gotten yelled at for no less than 3 things today where I either had no control over it or tried to help someone only to have them be a complete jerk.
This is my headshot for my college directory listing. WTF is up with that line under my nose? I really need to quit smiling so damn big in pictures. It also accentuates my crow's feet.
RBP You are so pretty! What a nice picture, I don't think you look like you have crows feet at all.
I am having a really crappy sittuation at work. And a really crappy sittuation at home.
The work sittuation involves bullying, slander and all sorts of fun stuff. My supervisor specifically told me NOT to bring it to the attention of the BIG BOSS. This feels really really wrong to me.
I am so upset about all of this that my stomach hurts.
My crappy sittuation at home is my relationship with H. Then out of nowhere H takes a left turn and is super sweet to me today, taking me out to lunch, holding my hand and being really sweet to me about the work sittuation.
It was awesome. It felt like someone was finally on my side and would hear me out. I am so relieved. At least maybe things are better with H now? A little???
The student who is assisting me on this project deserves an infinity A+. She has taken on so much responsibility, and is doing such a fantastic job. I am over the moon thrilled.
Post by countthestars on Oct 30, 2012 13:55:46 GMT -5
We are telling my parents about my pregnancy today and I'm really nervous. I know they'll be happy but there is so much going on right now with my uncle's cancer being back and my sister's upcoming wedding, I am worried they will be overwhelmed.
Unfortunately, this was basically the last appointment. There's nothing else she can test for, and nothing indicates there is an issue. I'm at a dead end.
Yes, it sucks. I weigh 195, am 5'3", net ~1450 calories/day on mfp, and am gaining weight. (the caloric intake is mfp set to losing .5 or 1 lb a week per my weight/height... if I eat more, I gain faster. if I eat less, I don't lose) At my lowest, I was down to around 183. So I haven't gained _too_ much, but the inability to move downwards is really getting to me.
I really have no idea what to do, other than to keep up with the tracking my food and working out... We move again in two months, so there's not really time to get anything else investigated before we go, particularly with the holidays in there.
I'm in Seattle, where it was really windy yesterday. My classroom is up on the 4th floor, on top of a hill, and I have really old, 8 foot windows along two whole walls. So, during parent-teacher conferences, my windows kept rattling.
During one conference, it was getting really loud, and I said, "gosh, I think Hurricane Sandy has made its way out here." The parent looked at me, completely earnestly, and replied, "really? Wow. I didn't expect it to hit Washington until later this week."
I'm in Seattle, where it was really windy yesterday. My classroom is up on the 4th floor, on top of a hill, and I have really old, 8 foot windows along two whole walls. So, during parent-teacher conferences, my windows kept rattling.
During one conference, it was getting really loud, and I said, "gosh, I think Hurricane Sandy has made its way out here." The parent looked at me, completely earnestly, and replied, "really? Wow. I didn't expect it to hit Washington until later this week."
Umm, wha?
Oh for fucks sakes!!! And "they" say the reason our kids are failing is due to lack of parental engagement. I'm not certain this parents help on homework would be... Helpful.
I'm having a serious "I hate the world" day. From the super awkward nurse at my doctor's office, to asshole clients, to shitty maternity leave benefits (for my friend, not me, luckily), to the dog. No one can please me today.
Currently making me ragey: our neghbor has a yard FILLED with Republican campaign signs. Okay, fine with me to express your political point. In conversation he bitches about how Obama has driven up the price of has from $1.80 to $3.86. And yet. AND YET his truck is idling in the driveway for his entire hour long lunch!!! Wtf man, is I so hard to TURN YOUR VEHICLE OFF? And it's like 65 degrees out today; not like they need to keep the car warm! I'm certain that their vehicles idle in the driveway for a grand total of DAYS. Maybe even weeks. Seriously, I should keep a log and show them how much they are costing themselves money.
Perhaps I would be better for our neighborly relationship for me to go take a nap though...