tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336003431472087908.post5072097130240261541..comments2022-09-07T10:57:16.596-04:00Comments on Sarah's Life - Living With (And Beyond) Fibro: Not Quite As Bad As I ThoughtSarahBear9708http://www.blogger.com/profile/03927622594899276345noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336003431472087908.post-66734005383969114352011-04-15T02:38:58.355-04:002011-04-15T02:38:58.355-04:00Sorry, bout my run-ons. When I type fast I apparen...Sorry, bout my run-ons. When I type fast I apparently feel commas are the red-headed step-kids of grammar. (And I always thought it was spelling. ;-)mama speakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640989726991698596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336003431472087908.post-50616931875929182162011-04-15T02:37:23.976-04:002011-04-15T02:37:23.976-04:00I think you're right to avoid the surgery. At ...I think you're right to avoid the surgery. At the very least, you need a 2nd opinion. If you have pain, you may have MORE after. Ask me how I know. ;-)<br />I'm w/EvilAngelAngi go w/walking. Instead of trying to go a certain distance shoot for a time. It doesn't matter how far you go, as long as you go. Shoot for 10-15 mins a day at first & it doesn't need to be all at once. You can do it in 3 five minute sessions. For me, it's a walk around the block. I walk once in the morning (if I can,) once in the afternoon & once after dinner. It doesn't have to be fast. If it's too much, cut back. You know "no pain, no gain," doesn't apply to people w/FM. No pain = No pain, period. <br />Also, if this doctor continues to block you from getting rheumy report him to the insurance. He won't know who does it, (I know you don't like confrontations,) and tell the ins. company he wants you to have weight loss surgery rather then trying to find a protocol (mostly likely drugs & PT,) to get your symptoms under control. Tell them you want a 2nd & 3rd opinion before going into something as COSTLY as surgery. You get to try out two new PCP & you will get your referral. Trust me, ins. company would much rather pay for drugs then surgery. I would be surprised if they didn't jump to help you. If they don't, you email me. I'm good at being a patient advocate; 20+ years of doing for myself has taught me a lot.<br />Lastly, but far from least; (((hugs))) And hang in there. You are not alone. That doctor sounds like a jerk honestly. You know you and you know what's best for you. Remember that.mama speakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640989726991698596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336003431472087908.post-65988212044181010782011-03-31T18:26:55.888-04:002011-03-31T18:26:55.888-04:00I do hope you are able to lose the weight on your ...I do hope you are able to lose the weight on your own. I, too, desperately need to but I am not sure about the surgery. It just doesn't seem with my issues to be a good idea either. I do like the Richard simmons workout DVDs because you can modify them to your level. I use his sit tight as I can't stand very long and this DVD you do sitting down and it works!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184342717608985185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336003431472087908.post-55105745419931728842011-03-31T13:30:32.526-04:002011-03-31T13:30:32.526-04:00I know you will roll your eyes and say "whate...I know you will roll your eyes and say "whatever", but I know how you feel about losing weight on your own terms. The diet my dr wanted to put me on last year was unrealistic, unless I'm part rabbit. I love veggies, but my most fave-potatoes were on the NO WAY! list! So while keeping his diet "in mind", I combined smaller portions, LOTS of water, very little soda (or fruit juice-which again, KILLS me because I love it!), and my own exercise routine. I found walking to be my best friend. Never underestimate walking!! I used the Endomundo app on my BB which has a pedometer, and I could measure each trip. Constantly increasing my goals. By the end of summer, (started in May), I lost 27 pounds! Which for me, is a lot. And the majority has stayed off all winter without walking at all. But I think it's because I lost it the RIGHT way, vs diet pills or even crash diets. I adjusted my lifestyle and it's working! Soon I'll be pack'n on the miles again, and hopefully another 15 pounds goes "bye bye"! So, it's all about discipline. Stick to your goals. And if you fall off the wagon-dont be discouraged-tomorrow is a new day! Just get back on track!!!EvilAngelAnginoreply@blogger.com