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Lack of energy

christinarangelscott
christinarangelscott Posts: 1 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hi,
I went to my primary provider today. It was not what I expected.
I have hypertension, high cholesterol, joint pain and low kidney function
My knees are shot and just walking is painful.
I decided today being this miserable and taking so many medications is no way to live.
I hope to make friends here.

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  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 7,008 Member
    Welcome! Weight-loss isn't always easy, but as you can attest, neither is being overweight!

    Wishing you lots of success, and I recommend reading a lot on these boards (especially the Most Helpful topics at the top of each board), lots of helpful information.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 9,091 Member
    You sound exactly like me. I was constantly complaining of exhaustion. And the GERD.

    I was sure there was something wrong with me.

    My doctor kept politely telling me weight loss would help but I was sure there was a pill, or some imbalance I could “balance” back again.

    She finally gave me a thyroid prescription. When I got it home I pulled the bottle out and the warning flyer billowed out onto the floor. I’m not joking when I say it was the size of a small tablecloth. That got my attention and, for once in my life, I sat down and read the thing, beginning to end.

    That was when it hit me. What was I doing to myself?

    Nearly a hundred pounds later and I’m in better health than I was forty years ago.

    My doctor was absolutely correct.

    Weight crushes everything. Joints, esophagus, feet, heart, even hopes and goals

    I sincerely hope that your epiphany is as life changing as mine was. Now, pick up the ball and get rolling!!!!!

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