Sometimes you feel like God is smiling down and you must be living right. Other times, you wonder what in the world is going on, are you missing something you are supposed to be catching?
I've been ill several times this year. Between having the allergy issues, the unexplained fever and various tooth issues, it's been kind of rough. Then with the ever looming liver problems, I've been feeling like maybe my body is just falling apart. Slowly.
I'm sick, yet again. I did NOT want to go to the doctor. I dreaded the blood pressure chat that is always accompanied by the losing weight advice. I wasn't in the mood. I didn't FEEL up to my normal take-it-under-the-chin self. I had no choice though, with my asthma I cannot be too careful or careLESS about a cold that hampers my breathing. I dragged my sorry butt into the doctor and talked myself into ignoring anything I didn't want to hear. Not healthy in a doctor office, I know, but obviously, I'm not a health nut.
I've changed my appearance a small bit since the last time I went to the doctor. I've gotten highlights in my hair and contacts, though this day I was in no mood for contacts, I had my new glasses on instead. When my doctor walked into the room she hesitated a moment and says to me "You look so different! I like this. You look so GOOD, why are you HERE?"
Huh?
I was totally prepared for the lecture so this was a complete surprise.
"Um, thanks" *cough* *hack* "I'm having some trouble breathing."
Then she says "OH, I hear. Well, I just have to say, you are doing so well with losing weight and you look wonderful, so whatever you are doing, keep it up, 'cause it's working for ya."
Who knew?
My blood pressure was sort of normal too. 120/76. I can't even remember the last time it was around there. It was a very good feeling. A feeling of almost relief. To not only get a good blood pressure reading, confirm some weight loss, and get a compliment from the doctor. All in all, not a bad doctor visit.
I have to say - maybe all this being sick is helping. I know, that sounds awful, but when I'm sick, I don't FEEL like eating. Kind of my own built-in appetite suppressant. Unfortunately, I'd rather do without this one. I'll suffer on my own with the cravings and munchies if I could get rid of this wheezy cough and congestion in my head.
