Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Weight Loss Woes

Whether in a picture or on person, anyone that looks at me can see that I'm overweight. What isn't visibly obvious is that I have problems with my back. While not directly related, I haven't been able to find an exercise plan that doesn't cause a ton of pain, which is definitely a problem. I've asked numerous doctors- my general practitioner sent me to see a specialist, the specialist said that I needed to talk to a physical therapist. I can't go see a physical therapist until I start getting spinal injections, which I'm waiting to have approved by my insurance company. This can take up to two weeks, and I have a lot of mixed feelings because I don't want to be in pain all the time, but spinal injections!? Those two words don't belong together, and I'm worried they'll really hurt. Actually I'm certain they'll really hurt.

Currently my exercise options are so limited that I mainly have to concentrate on dieting, which isn't something that I find easy. My doctor recommended some prescription diet pills, which helped but the side effects became ridiculous! Despite the fact that I took them in the morning I would lay awake until 5:00 or 6:00 am. After a night when I literally didn't sleep a wink I talked to my doctor, who said I didn't need sleeping pills and prescribed something new. This new prescription had two different meds, one was the same thing as what I was taking before, plus another to make it last longer. The insurance company said it would cost over a hundred dollars a month! I can't afford that, and the last thing I need is something that is even stronger and longer lasting. I've decided that I'm done with diet pills, at least for now.

I've lost 14 pounds over the last few months, going from 231 to 217. I've got a long way to go, and I'm currently sooo incredibly frustrated! Just when I make it down to 215, I bounce back to 217. I don't know if I can make any meaningful progress without adding exercise. I hope these spinal injections are approved and really help me. Also I'm glad it's getting warmer, so I can load the girls up in the stroller and go for more walks. I've been thinking about joining the YMCA, and maybe it's time to do that as well. I'm really tempted to give up, but screw that! I can do this, even if I'm miserable about it right now. Who needs pills anyway?

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