I had a doctor's appointment today, and I was sincerely dreading it. I hate arguing with the doctor. She is actually a Physician's Assistant, but, you know what I mean. She had been trying to convince me to do metformin for my 'diabetes', even though I clearly fell into the pre-diabetes range. I was pushing back.
I cited NIH guidelines. I discussed the fact that I was hampered by a very bad knee which made exercise difficult. I was also struggling with a bit of depression. I was just not in a good place last winter.
Personally, I was seeing this as a wake up call. I got serious about my diet. My knee replacement allowed me to begin exercising in earnest.
But despite all of those changes, I was dreading that doctor visit like crazy. I was sure that the issue would be pushed again.
Except it wasn't.
I am no longer pre-diabetic. I have lost just over 28 pounds this year. They are pleased with the changes. Told me to keep on keeping on.
I can't tell you how relieved I am.
Pete Hegseth put out a demand that all news agencies at the Pentagon had to sign a pledge not to cover any stories not approved by the Pentagon. The deadline was 5 pm today. As far as I can see only one far right news group has signaled a willingness to do so, something called OANN, which stands for One America News Network.
I can't tell you how relieved I am about that too.
Let's end it on a humorous note, shall we?
I love the text idea. I can think of several people I could freak out with that.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!!!!! Congratulations on the weight loss, the better eating habits and the exercise with your sparkling new knee! I am so glad your worry was for nothing!!!
It is a good day!
Congratulations Debbie, that's really awesome news about your loss and condition--as for the Pentagon, well it is hopeful!
ReplyDeleteGood on you for maKING IMPROVEMENTS in your health without medication.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on having such a positive appointment.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the weight loss and great that the dreaded "you need" . . . wasn't mentioned. I have two friends called Pam, and made the sad mistake of sending a message of I'm on my way to the wrong one, and had a very sad friend . . .
ReplyDeleteRelief is the right word. But it was you who put the work in so a pat on the back would not go amiss.
ReplyDeleteWell that is good news.
ReplyDeleteJust make sure you don't end up looking like a bundle of sticks 😉ðŸ«
That is wonderful news!! Isn't it great to get wonderful news when there is such bad news around every day. It was a joy to hear. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done at turning the pre-diabetes around.
ReplyDeleteGood news regarding the news agencies too.
Congratulations!! Your hard work has paid off in spades!! As always, so impressive!
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic Debby, that you've done so well on your own to improve your health. It's too easy for people to just accept "here's a pill" rather than actually make healthy changes. Controlling the news is just another nail in the coffin of democracy. Fortunately, there are enough who won't be silenced.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your health this year. Great to leave the medics with nothing to say but whatever you're doing, keep on!
ReplyDeleteGreat news, indeed. Congratulations on your weight loss, too.
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