Perhaps this isn't just a fitness blog, but instead about my "wellness" in general. Because I feel compelled to write about my visit to the doctor yesterday.
I had a list of things to discuss with this woman I had never met. I don't get to the doctor often, just if I have an illness or injury that can't be ignored. I went a few weeks ago when I sprained my arm and I went in November 2006 when I needed antidepressants. The doctor that saw me then has retired, so my HMO gave me someone new. And I loved her.
She allowed me to tell her that I'm overweight and ready to begin an exercise program. "Good for you!" she said. My blood pressure and heart are perfect, no reason not to sweat.
She looked over my bum arm and pronounced it "not broken," which I already knew. But she validated my concerns and suggested that if it isn't completely better in two weeks I should see her again. She told me to stretch it, but be gentle, and continue to take the ibuprofen which is not just for pain, but also inflamation and swelling.
She gave me a prescription for a steroid cream for my eczema and some specific advice about how to use it. If it doesn't clear up with this, I should see a dermatologist. In 2005 I saw a doctor about the eczema who said I should just learn to live with it.
She did my well-woman exam, which hadn't been done since 2002. I thought it was 7 years overdue, but it turns out that pap smears are now recommended every three years, not yearly. And she removed the IUD that I had inserted back in 2002 and which was supposed to be removed or replaced in 2007. My Mirena IUD kept me period and pregnancy free for 7 years, but I'm a bit excited to be off all the hormones. I'm just me now and I'll see how that goes.
When I saw the doc in the minor injury clinic about my arm on June 22, I weighed 209.5 lbs. Yesterday I weighted 206. I have a new mini-goal to lose 20 lbs by September 18.
What's special about September 18? you might ask.
That's the day I'm flying to Las Vegas for a fun-filled girls weekend! Cannot wait. I'm going to get a rockin' new haircut, paint my toenails and wear mascara. And those things may not stay in Las Vegas.
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mini goals rule this world! I so wish we lived closer so I could get out there and exercise with you...but, alas, we don't. I'll just encourage you through this blog. You'll probably get sick of me and my comments!! I got up early and ran today and it was GREAT...did my first mile in just under 10 mins...the next 2.5 miles...not so fast!! It was exhilirating and worth it. RUN LIKE HELL..
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