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!
I think at this point everyone I know would immediately say '7:30 tonight?' I am just not a morning person.
DeleteCongratulations Debbie, that's really awesome news about your loss and condition--as for the Pentagon, well it is hopeful!
ReplyDeleteIt IS a positive sign.
DeleteGood on you for maKING IMPROVEMENTS in your health without medication.
ReplyDeleteI really think that realizing I was headed down the same path my mom traveled really was quite a wake up call.
DeleteCongrats on having such a positive appointment.
ReplyDeleteThanks AC. Happy belated Thanksgiving.
DeleteWell 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 . . .
ReplyDeleteOh no!
DeleteRelief is the right word. But it was you who put the work in so a pat on the back would not go amiss.
ReplyDeleteYou know Thelma, she is a new practitioner. she actually admitted that she had made a mistake. She thought anything above 6 for A1C indicated diabetes. After my pushback, she read farther into it and saw she had been approaching things wrong. I was very relieved. She was very complimentary actually.
DeleteWell that is good news.
ReplyDeleteJust make sure you don't end up looking like a bundle of sticks 😉ðŸ«
Lol. I am in no immediate danger of that.
DeleteThat 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. :)
ReplyDeleteIt certainly made my day, alright!
DeleteWell done at turning the pre-diabetes around.
ReplyDeleteGood news regarding the news agencies too.
It is starting to feel like things are turning around, to me anyway.
DeleteCongratulations!! Your hard work has paid off in spades!! As always, so impressive!
ReplyDeleteI am a bit shocked, myself. It is what I hoped for, but really didn't believe it was going to happen.
DeleteThat'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.
ReplyDeleteWhen she apologized to me, I did say that I hated arguing with her. I did not want her to think I had a brain worm, but I really did not understand making a pill the first solution offered.
DeleteMost people take the easier, softer way. It's the same for any form of needed change. The truth is that when you take the shortcut, there is no mental growth that creates lasting change; you're stuck with the "pill" forever. Doctors capitalize on this because they just don't have the time to help someone navigate the changes in healthy ways. You took the time, did the work, and got the results. Bravo!
DeleteYou 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!
ReplyDeleteGetting such positive results has strengthened my resolve, to be sure.
DeleteGreat news, indeed. Congratulations on your weight loss, too.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like there is a lot of pushback from all directions all of a sudden, and I am finding this cheering.
DeleteAll that worry and dread for nothing, but what a happy outcome. Well done, indeed.
ReplyDeleteIf worrying were an Olympic sport, I would be bring home the gold!
DeleteCongrats on the weight loss -you showed them!! Also, good news indeed about those who refused to be silenced. Clinging to hope here in Georgia...
ReplyDeleteContinue to cling to it Jackie. Do not give up hope.
DeleteExcellent news for you! You stuck to your guns and it proved to be the right thing.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand- more horrible news for the country. Things just keep worse and worse, crazier and crazier.
No. I think the tide is turning!
DeleteI'm so glad to hear that your work on getting healthier is obviously working! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteI have to get my elliptical here. I am worried about this winter.
DeleteI can't imagine any real news organization signing such a pledge. That's ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad your health is looking up!
To be honest, Steve, I could not imagine such a demand being made in the first place!
DeleteGood news.. obviously helped by being in your new home!
ReplyDeleteI like that text idea....
People would get a text like and immediately text back 'who are you and why do you have Debby's phone??!!'
DeleteEven Fox told Whiskey Pete to stuff his demands, so there's that........
ReplyDeleteI loved that!
DeleteThat is such an accomplishment to lose the weight. Go you.
ReplyDeleteI was excited to see that weight coming off. The thing is. I can't see the change in me. Others can though.
DeleteWish I could lose that weight. Good for you and congrats that no longer prediabetic.
ReplyDeleteGotta say, this experience really rattled me. I am more motivated because of it.
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