Drama how i love thee so

[cornerofmadness]

So I had a very early morning doctor's appt today with my endocrinologist. I figured there'd be no trouble since it was like and hour and half before my class started and usually they aren't running behind in the morning. USUALLY. With only ten minutes to go before class, I had to call in and cancel. I couldn't get my secretary because it wasn't ringing in right so i call the nursing one and left a message since she wasn't there. more about that later.

I talk to the doctor. He's not tremendously helpful, frankly. More interested in pills/surgery than figuring out what's wrong. Didn't seem to think my polycystic ovarian disease could be contributing much (frankly I disagree). I said no to the surgey since we've NOT done everything, like find me a gym (damn horrible living area) so we're putting me on yet another new medicine. And in spite of being on prescription strength alli for three months I lost ONE pound. ONE! Don't you think we should have been more concerned about my metabolism?

His solution back on the 500 calorie a day diet. Now I've been on this once before and collapsed at work but that was 11 years ago and I wasn't diabetic at the time (I lost no weight then either). So we're going to try it again (after I try the pills, they seem safer, frankly). I'm allowed only two servings of meat all day, two liters of water and a boullion cube (to keep me from peeing myself to death, no seriously). The good news is that my kidneys/liver are fine.

So I get to work only to find out that the nursing secretary didn't get my message until ten AM. a full half hour after my class. The students were so worried they took to the highway to look for my car. My secretary, knowing I'm diabetic and having a sister who is one, knows what can happen coma-wise to diabetics so she called the dean who sent the cops to my house (I have no idea if they broke in or not! God, I hope not, I'm still at work!). Why do all my days go like this? Well at least I was missed and they worried about me!

Comments

[stars91.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

Sorry you're still having so many problems with your health, but on the bright side your students like you, they really like you! *G*

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

thanks and yeah, they do. Now to go home and see what the cops left...

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

It is nice you class cares so much.

Ypur doctor sounds like a tool.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

he's really starting to. I like him but he's too overworked and doesn't have TIME to be curious about anything. In the new year I'll make an appt at the big diabetic clinics up in Columbus

and yeah it is nice

[0-mother-0.livejournal.com]

500 calories... Oh my... I just can't imagine you surviving on that. Let's hope the new meds do something miraculous. And, WOW!, your co-workers and students really kicked into gear today. That's great that you have so many who care and are proactive about it (but here's hoping the cops didn't break in or harass poor ole Roy!).

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure surviving will happen on that diet. got the new meds in hand.

yeah they really did. if the cops were in here i can't tell. Roy and the new female were weird though but they're cats. Weird is normal

[kashicat.livejournal.com]

The very thought of a 500 calorie per day diet makes me very concerned. I can't imagine how that's remotely healthy, or could be recommended by an actual doctor.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

it's actually part of the diabetic handbook. really.

[chaos-by-design.livejournal.com]

a 500 calorie a day diet sounds insane. i know you've got a serious weight problem, but even so, it's still insane.

*hugs*

this doc sounds about as smart as your students.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

it is. It's right out of the diabetic handbook. I know since a) i'v ebeen on it before b)saw it while i was studying but seriously. Boo.

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

It's good to know your students are thinking of you - I mean, seriously.

As for the rest, AIEEEEEEE. AIEEEEEE.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I know it really is

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Makes you feel all warm and gooey inside. Like...a sinful chockie cake. Or...indigestion. Take your pick.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

snort

[lillypuff.livejournal.com]

Damn, well at least they are looking out for you, that's got to count for something ;)

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yes they missed me. So I know if I ever do have an attack in this apt someone will come for me. I might be dead by then but at least I won't be too icky (god, how my mind works)

[lillypuff.livejournal.com]

Heh, well that is one way of looking at it ;)

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

a morbid way but hey that's me all over

[silvrethorn.livejournal.com]

Well, if you don't lose weight on two liters of water, some meat and a bouillon cube, you ain't never losing weight. What amazes me is that anorexics can somehow go through the motions of living on, like, ten calories a day. It kills them eventually, but they can survive and even function on the nutritional equivalent of air. The human body is a wonderful thing.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

tell me about it

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

pretty much

[tinpanalley.livejournal.com]

Health problems suck. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all of that!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

thanks

[mulzrule.livejournal.com]

At least when the chips are down you know you can count on your fellow staff and students. Just don't go scaring them like that again ok? I hope the cops didn't leave a big mess.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

i think they got called off before they got here and yeah it's nice they care

[mulzrule.livejournal.com]

That, is the CUTEST icon ever!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

thanks

[spideygirl81.livejournal.com]

"The good news is that my kidneys/liver are fine"

I'm glad that they are fine =D
Wow, at least you have wonderful and concern students..
and I am glad you are okay. Blessed you for good health!!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

thanks. same to you