i think getting ready for dr appts makes us nervous in general.
i hope your appt goes well.

before i lost some of my weight i seemed SOB (short of breath) with everything i did. when i lost 40lbs i didn't have that anymore.

if you do need to drop some lbs set a short term goal, like 5 lbs. something that's doable. then take it from there.

i started by changing what i had to eat in my fridge/freezer and pantry.
i cut my portion sizes and the # of times i ate/day. i also cut out sweets as i had turned diabetic.

good luck with your appt.
please let us know how it goes.

Just ask the questions RW and see what the doc says! It's easier once it's out in the open.

Maybe what you need to do, and this is a tough one too, is have a complete physical by your internist. Don't smack me...

Anxious to hear how your appt goes!

I agree with Cheryl, a physical sounds like a great idea.

Ughhhh.......the weight thing. I used to be skinny,even up into my thirties. I saw the word "obese" on my report. I'm still reeling from that one !

Good luck RW.

I saw a brand new neuro last week and was a bit disappointed that he really didn't seem to take much interest in me. He's ordered a new MRI which I have next week, so maybe he was waiting for those results.

About the weight....keep this in your mind ...........

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Consider that same thing in losing weight terms.

Take note of what Nurse Nacy has said, and set an achievable goal. The rest will follow from there.

Please let us know how you get on, because we'll all be thinking of you.

Good luck!

(better you then me! hate going to the Dr)

I think your post is legitmate and real. So vent away I say !! Lord, knows we all feel badly about this or that. And you are worried. How can you tell your mobility is worse?

Tomorow, along with you, I will send a loving spirt, a kind heart, a self love and help me attitude. YOu already said you like this doc, and he gives you the time of day. Maybe you want to consider bringing up your weight first. In that way you control the topic. Or dont bring it up.

Whatever, know this, you are never alone, you have US. Please let us know how the apt goes ok?

Warmly, Jan