Getting Old Isn't For Wimps!

Sep 10, 2012

I will be 43 this coming November and was told by my gynecologist that I am officially perimenopausal.    My appointment was last Thursday.  He looked at the blood tests that my PCP had ordered recently and listened to my symptoms.  He sold me some progesterone cream, telling me that it should help with my symptoms.  We shall see.  I just don't feel like I am being listened to.  It's been 8 weeks since my last period started.  8 fricken weeks!!!  WTH?!?  I am not becoming irregular, I have stopped.  It just doesn't seem normal to me.  

My weightloss has been at a complete stand still.   All of it is my fault.  I haven't been trying to lose weight....I have just been so pre-occupied with my health stuff.  I was at 177 this morning.  Up a couple of pounds from my lowest, but I know it could be MUCH worse.  So, back to the drawing board. 

I just have to figure out a plan for me, dealing with the cards that have been dealt to me.  Obviously, I am not going to get relief or go back to my "normal".  I might try to schedule an appointment with an endrocrinologist.  I have a number to a former one.  I will start with her first.  I can't give up now.

I am still feeling tired and moody most days.  However, I will do my best to stay on track with eating and exercising this week.  I can't let this beat me....I am not a wimp!!

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