Update to chest pain
I took your guys advice and I sucked it up and scheduled a drs appointment. I went in yesterday for a physical. They took urine and lots of blood. The girl was not gentle with her stick either, F@cking nurse!!! They went over my history and for the last year and did an EKG. Dr came in and we talked, I got a 10 minute lecture on my weight. She listened to me breathe and felt on my chest and stomach. My blood pressure was something like 120/70 i can't remember but I know it was 120 something over 70 something. Dr said it was normal. She checked my teeth??? That was new. She made me stare at a wall while she checked my eyes by standing to the side and shining a light at them, weird. She said no pap since I had a normal one last year, again that is new?? That was it. She said she doesn't think there is anything wrong with my heart and that I didn't need a chest x ray or to go see a cardiologist. I've gone to this dr's office for 17 years and they always always always run more test. It's the main complaint of people who go there. She did refer me to a nutritionist so maybe that is her further testing. I dunno. She told me my heart is fine and I need to lose weight. She spent about 40 minutes with me which was also unusual for this practice. I feel I got my co-pays worth out of this visit but I wonder how she can tell my heart is fine without looking? DH had a small blip on his EKG years ago and they ran all kinds if tests and ultrasounds. Is it because my ekg was normal she isn't concerned?
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That is enough to tell? I
That is enough to tell? I know she said it's fine I am just still worried.
Did you discuss with her the
Did you discuss with her the pain you were experiencing and what it could be, if not your heart?
She thinks it could be from
She thinks it could be from exercising and being more active.
There is a connection between
There is a connection between heart disease and gums/teeth health. I'm guessing maybe that is why she looked at your teeth?
There are new guidelines for pap smears. If you are under 30, and have no issues, it is every 3 years. If you are over 30 with no issues it is every 5 years. There is some debate as to whether these guidelines make sense for every woman.
Good news on the EKG.
Sorry...an EKG can not rule
Sorry...an EKG can not rule out a heart condition.
The ONLY sure fire method is a heart cath.
I had an EKG done in my doctors office because of some weird symptoms I was having.
All came back normal. Two weeks later I had a heart attack, had to have stents put in.
I am motivated to get my
I am motivated to get my weight down!! This really scared me. Can I ask what you are doing to lose weight? My dr suggested weight watchers.
Thanks I will look into it.
Thanks I will look into it.
I have been under a butt load
I have been under a butt load of stress.
I have mitro valve prolapse
I have mitro valve prolapse and used to have chest pains when playing. Mine was due to quick start/stops (like hitting the softball and running for base). I had to do exercises and sports that were constant activity to avoid it. I haven't had an episode in almost 20 years.
Glad you got checked out, Doorsy. Good luck with everything!
If you don't mind me asking
If you don't mind me asking what is your weight? I'm around 205, work out 5 days a week and eat pretty healthy so when someone harps on my weight as any sort of health issue I get SUPER defensive lol.
I've always been very healthy
I've always been very healthy and i am active. I just like to eat and eat junk. Why would I come on here and lie about my issue while asking for help? That would defeat the purpose of asking for advice. I could have lied about my weight but I put it out there knowing I'd be judged. Thanks for being the a$$hole that judged.
You must be a very unhappy
You must be a very unhappy person.
I knew the dr would lecture
I knew the dr would lecture me. I need to lose weight. I'm 5'8 and I'm in a size 22 pants and 2x shirt. I've never been this big before and I needed some motivation. She gave me some good tips. She wasn't rude or mean about my weight like fruitsalad just was. Talk about hurtful when I put myself out there asking for help.
Wow.
Wow.
No. I'm not on any meds. I
No. I'm not on any meds. I earned my weight the right way lol.
It takes an extra special
It takes an extra special type of crazy to fat shame someone you've never seen.
Anywho.
Weight lifting really helped me get the weight off, I was around 290 2 years ago.
Can i ask how much weight you
Can i ask how much weight you lost and how long it took? What kind of program did you do?
Started at 286... I hover
Started at 286... I hover between 205 and 210. I go to Jazzercise 3-4 times a week and do weight lifting at home and at the gym by my house. It seriously sped up like crazy when I started weight lifting instead of just cardio. I use the myfitnesspal app to track calories and that's it.
I'm concerned about taking it
I'm concerned about taking it with the chest pain. I might consider it later.
I already lost 1 pound!!
I already lost 1 pound!! Instead of soda yesterday I drank lots of water with drink mix added in for flavor. After dinner, which I only ate half of, i went out and mowed the lawn. I'm sure it was just water weight but I am in the 60's now and not the 70's. I feel motivated!!
Yeah that's a big thing..: if
Yeah that's a big thing..: if I buy snack food I will eat it all after the kids go to bed so I don't buy any lol
That's great, Doorsy, keep it
That's great, Doorsy, keep it up! Little changes add up to a lot and make it easier to become changes for life.
Have you tried LaCroix sparkling water? It comes in different flavors and it's really good and refreshing. I haven't drank soda in years but every now and then, I want something with a little fizz. Club soda with fresh lemon or lime juice is good, too.
LaCroix and Klarbrunn are
LaCroix and Klarbrunn are tasty!