Anyone Losing Weight?

[gja1000]

I know what you mean, with everything that is going on with you, it feels like just one more thing like calling the doctor will push you over the edge. I've been there so many times when Gary wasn't doing well. My juggling happens with my work and trying to take care of him when he is in the hospital or feeling badly. I'm fortunate that I can do most of my work at home if I need to, but sometimes the stress gets to me, so I can certainly feel what you are going through. At the same time, you must take care of yourself and get this pain under control or you will be no good to your mom. It's a juggling act, for sure and it is no picnic. And now with the brother that might come over and sit with her while you are out, being sick, you really don't have any sort of backup. It's just so hard.

[DianaB]

AUGUST 1st!!!!!!! That's ridiculious!!!! You get on the phone and let them know that you're in PAIN!!!!! The doctor should already have your results and should be able to do something about it. Go in and don't leave until you have an appointment that's a LOT sooner than August 1st!!!! Or give me the office number and I'll call them for you!!!!!!

[Janet]

I called again, but again...no one called back. I don't think people work there...lol...all I ever get is their machine.
I think I'm going to call my reg. Dr. And see if he can find something out.

[gja1000]

Janet, that just infuriates me. I can't imagine how anyone can run a medical practice like that. It just isn't right, nor is it ethical. I feel so sorry for you - I just want to come up there and rip someone a new one!!!

[Janet]

Come on up Gayle and start ripping!!! LOLOL When I call their office...I get a machine that gives options to press 1, 2, 3 etc. One of the options is to speak directly with a nurse...so I push that button, then I get a recording that says "we check our messages regularly and will return your call as soon as possible. Please leave your name, birth date and daytime phone". Isn't that a joke? Did that for 2 days and still no return call. I think when I am able to speak with them....I'm gonna ask what the mean of regularly is.

We kind of got off track of the thread I'm afraid and sorry.

So....is everyone still doing good on their diets?

[gja1000]

LOL! Yes we did get off track, but for a good reason. I certainly would complain that you have called for two days in a row and did not get a response. I'd let them know I wasn't happy.

Yes, I'm still doing pretty good with the diet - yesterday I had a melt down and was so hungry in the evening, I just over ate. I do that when I don't get a good balance of protein and carbs. If my lunch is very carby, without much protein, then I am ravenous in the evenings. I'm really hungry this evening, but I feel like I can eat a snack and be OK. Last night, once I took that first bite, it was all downhill and I couldn't stop.

I've lost 8 lbs so far so I am happy.

[Janet]

That's great Gayle...8 lbs is a lot! I've been enjoying the cantelope so not eating alot of bad stuff. It's so sweet and juicy that is it satisfying my cravings.