Hi

[sparklegirl79]

So, in case you don't know, I'm fat. I'm actually what you call 'morbidly obese'. Have been for a long time now. I'm currently seeing a doctor for this and not for the first time. She has suggested surgery. I'm not sure how I feel about that, as I'm not really sure that's actually the problem. I over-eat, sure. I eat the wrong things,

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[a_is_for_amy]

*hugs lots*

It sounds so frustrating to never seem to be able to make progress, no matter how hard you try. I hope that they can some up with some satisfactory answers for you, because exercising faithfully should not make you gain weight (as I am sure you know).

I know what it is like to struggle with weight, and how infuriating it can be to deal with the jerks who think being fat is a crime. Hang in there, honey.

[sparklegirl79]

I know I'm far from the only one to deal with things like this, hell, my whole family is grossly overweight. I just really needed to vent, and where else could I do it but here? It's a relief to know that there are other people who understand.

[gramarye1971]

Two pounds a week on a steady basis over that length of time doesn't sound like it's something food-related -- it sounds like something body-chemical-related. Plus the headaches and the tiredness...I know there are any number of weird things that hormones and insulin and other body chemicals can do, and it sounds like yours are giving you trouble. Surgery doesn't sound like the right option for you, especially because it has such a high risk of complications.

Like a-is-for-amy, I hope the doctors can run some tests to give you better answers than 'have surgery'.

[e_mily]

^^^

I'm tentative to say it, because it seems like doctors should be not-stupid enough to notice, but that sort of does sound like a lot of problems that my sister has because of her thyroid.

Headaches, inexplicable weight fluctuations despite changes in eating or exercise, tiredness (BIG marker there, when added to the "despite change in lifestyle")... If you start having problems with your body temperature (feeling too cold or hot, or flashes) or, especially, your hair, those can also be really strong signs.

*hug* I hope this new doc listens to you and wants to work with you.

[sparklegirl79]

The thing is, I've had thyroid tests before, and those much more recently than the high school thing. They've never ever turned up anything, even though I DO also have temperature issues.

[e_mily]

*scratches head*

Mystery issue is mystery.

*hug*

[ceitfianna]

*hugs*

I don't have much useful to say other than I hope you can figure things out and feel better.

[sparklegirl79]

*hugs* Thanks. That helps too.

[i_open_doors]

*hugs you* I'm sorry things are being generally shitty, Jess. I'm with you on the uselessness of some doctors who only want to go for a quick fix instead of discovering the cause of the problem. I hope you can get to the bottom of it.
Let me know if you need anything, k?

[sparklegirl79]

It's been pretty generally disheartening. My last doctor was pretty much as useless as the rest of them. So much so that when I went in to his new one last week, I flat out told her I was terrified, then promptly burst into tears. I'm just kind of grossed out by my self, I don't think anyone can actually help me with that part.

[erisquicksand]

*hugshugsHUGShugshugs*

One thing that never fluctuates is how AWESOME you are, Missy- And don't you forget it!!!

[sparklegirl79]

I don't feel so awesome. Mostly I feel like one of the failed attempts.
Oops, back to the drawing board. What do we do with this one? Eh, just leave it, not worth the effort of fixing.

[erisquicksand]

Well, I still think the duckbilled platypus is pretty freaking cool, ok?

Counselor Kate says: Negative thinking, not helping. You obviously don't believe you are a failed attempt, or you would not be seeking help from anyone, MD or otherwise. You see someone worth working for, and you are taking the steps to do so.