A week ago I had my yearly exam, yeah, THAT one, and I knew I was going to get the same old song and dance
from the Doc.
I went in prepared!
For the two weeks prior to my appointment I had marked my blood pressure
readings. All were normal bordering on
FANTASTIC but I knew that when I got there it would be in the scary range. Yes, I have had a bit of a blood pressure
problem before but with a healthy diet and weight loss I had it under
control. It had crept up again but after
my Come to Jesus meeting with myself, I was back on the path of health and I
could feel that my blood pressure was
back to where it should be. The numbers
were proof. I determined I was not going
to be bullied into going on meds just because it read high in the office. The last time I caved and took a BP med it
almost killed me, literally.
Fast forward to my
doctor’s appointment …..
The nurse called my name and back we went. As I hopped up on the scale and watched the
numbers register I thought to myself I
will not let anything they say defeat me today!
I know I am again overweight but I have made a move toward bettering
myself. I will not be defeated. The nurse never mentioned the weight
number but wowzers……when she took my BP and White Coat Syndrome was in full force she commented. Have you talked to your general DR about this
high blood pressure? I was quick and
ready! I pulled out my charted BP
readings to show her. I only have
sky-high BP readings when I am here (funny, I never have them at my general practitioners!)
or other doctor office settings. Nurse
seemed skeptical but I didn’t let it bother me.
I will not let them defeat me
today! I am on the path to being
better! The DR came in and I had to
go over it all again with her but I beat her to the punch about most of
it. The harsh part of this visit was
when I realized that I really don’t like my DR.
She replaced one that I loved and valued. This DR seems to annoy me from the
get-go. I feel judged about more than
just my BP. I feel judged about my
lifestyle, more to the point, my lack of “swinging lifestyle”. You know, it really is OK to not be one to
date and be promiscuous. I get a very
general yearly exam these days since there isn’t any plumbing left so I guess I
can tolerate her once a year but it is a sad realization.
I am doing great on my weight loss adventure. I’m down 8 pounds and feeling wonderful.
Blood pressure is good, I’m actually starting to sleep better, and I’m not
bored or feeling restricted with my menu.
I’ve been trying new ways to fix my meals and stay on program. It has been a success. I feel like a success.
White Coats, Feeders (my mom, bless her), and the world will
not defeat me. I’m two pounds away from
the first 10 and I admit to feeling a bit giddy. Thanks for having my back!
I will not be defeated!
But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work
will be rewarded. 2 Chronicles 15:7
