Just in case you didn't read the title of this post, there is TMI in this post. Mostly for those who get grossed out by thinking about menstruation. I'm writing this post because I know that many women have had the same, or similar issues as mine before, and I'm hoping for feedback.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!! The TMI starts a few paragraphs down.
Okay. Now that the disclaimer's out of the way, I can get to actually writing in my blog! I'm not working today, and I don't think I'm going to make the 40 minute drive to Warrenton just to go to the gym. I'm working up enough of a sweat doing chores around the house. I might go later to the little fitness center we have here at our apartment complex. I'm pretty sure they've got an elliptical, a treadmill, and some type of weight machine.
The feedback I've been getting from everyone is great, and SO VERY ENCOURAGING. Thank you!! Recommend my blog to others! I'm an attention-whore. :-) No, it's more like my weight-loss odyssey is like "It Takes a Village To Raise A Child". The more people I know who are out there to hold me accountable for my actions (or inaction, as the case might be sometimes), the more likely I am to stick with this! A few people have made suggestions/asked questions. Here's the responses to said comments:
I am using WebMD.com's food and fitness tracker. I've been using it for a while now, and I like the way it's set up. That isn't to say that I won't take the time to check out the other sites people have suggested! I just wanted to let you guys know that I am in fact keeping track of stuff elsewhere besides here.
I am seeing my primary care physician next week to discuss my weight loss goals and any precautions I should take. I had to get blood work done recently to get medical benefits with BB&T, so I will be taking the results to the appointment. I'm not pre-diabetic, my overall cholesterol's pretty darn good, and the only thing that could be better is lower triglycerides and higher Good cholesterol. Oh, and that whole losing weight thing....
Along those lines, here comes the TMI part of this post. WARNING!
I have always had moderate to heavy periods. They rarely last more than 6 days, however. I have been on and off the birth control pill over the years. Most recently, I have been off of it, because I had a pregnancy scare back in August and went off of EVERYTHING I was taking, including my antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and the Pill. I'll address the meds in my next entry, promise. So, for the past few months, my period has been rather regular. Happens around the same time each month, for about 5-6 days. Not too heavy, either.
Then, around November 4th, I started having what looked like old blood start spotting. I thought it was weird, but I've had it happen before, followed by a heavier-than-usual period. So, I braced myself for that.
I'M STILL GETTING MY PERIOD, AND IT'S THE 29th OF NOVEMBER. Oh, and I had to go out and actually buy MORE SuperPlus tampons. It's that heavy. The last time this happened, I was 14, thought I was going to bleed to death, and went on the Pill to regulate my hormones.
Here comes the medical jargon. I've got a family friend who's a very good endocrinologist. He went to college with my dad, and has known me since I was in diapers, basically. He and my mom struck up a conversation about my health history (odd, but that's my mom for you, gotta love her). His professional opinion, just by knowing me and not having ever closely physically examining me, is that I have polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS.
PCOS causes anovulation (not releasing an egg each month), leads to fluid-filled cysts in the ovaries, and basically wreaks havoc on your hormones. Some symptoms of PCOS are obesity, weight gain around the waist, male-pattern hair growth, and irregular periods. I listed those symptoms because those are some of the symptoms I have. Needless to say, I'm getting kinda concerned about my period lasting FOR FOREVER, and am trying to get an appointment to see the female doctor at my PCP's practice for sometime this week. Looks like Thursday afternoon will be my best bet. I'll keep you guys posted!
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