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My Last Weigh-In

@kareng (80243)

United States

October 16, 2019 11:20pm CST

I forgot to let you all know about my last weigh in when I went to the doctor last Friday. I had good news when I stepped on the scale. I lost another 3 pounds in the week since my earlier doctor's appointment the prior week. I really didn't think I had lost any weight, so this was a nice surprise. I think I can kick it in gear now and get a bit more serious about losing this weight. I feels much better now and feel like doing more. I was getting into a rut. My new rheumatologist insisted that I get back on my medication for arthritis. She said for the amount of degeneration I have to my bones I need to be taking my medicine every single day. I explained to her that I don't like taking medicine and I try to avoid it unless I am in serious pain. We compromised and I got a low dose pain medication and also a muscle relaxer to take before bed. So far this dosage seems to be working well. I don't wake up hurting as bad as I was and I don't have nagging pain all day long. I am going to continue to eat healthier and try to get more exercise and activities in now that I'm not in pain all the time. Photo: Pixabay, public domain

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

20 Oct 19

@kareng That is great that you lost another 3 pounds. Sounds like you have a good plan.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

25 Oct 19

I'm trying to do it right. l love the extra energy I'm feeling right now.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

28 Oct 19

@Hannihar I am !! It gets more exciting knowing that I am keeping it off and still dropping!

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

27 Oct 19

@kareng I understand you. It is hard to lose weight. Be part of yourself what you have done.

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@rebelann (117281)

• El Paso, Texas

17 Oct 19

That's wonderful, I hope you'll find a diet that'll help relieve some of that pain, it's what a friend of mine did to help with his rheumatic arthritis.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

I may look into that more. I did read a bit about it before, but didn't put into action. Some of it doesn't have any scienfic proof behind it so that is a bit skeptical. I also feel that everyone has different sensitivity levels so that could explain things too. It could help one, but not another.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

@rebelann That one has already been enacted. Red meat used to be the main thing cooked. Not anymore. We all love seafood here so not hard to implement.

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@rebelann (117281)

• El Paso, Texas

17 Oct 19

My friend once told me that the biggest thing he did to help with the pain was not to eat red meat, instead he ate a lot of chicken and said he could have eaten seafood but he didn't like seafood @kareng Maybe that'll help a little.

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@LadyDuck (502886)

• Italy

17 Oct 19

Congratulations on your weight loss. I am like you, I do not want to take medications unless I ma really in pain and it is absolutely necessary.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

Thanks! 20# gone and now I can work on the next 20!

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@LadyDuck (502886)

• Italy

17 Oct 19

@kareng WOW, congratulations!

@LadyDuck (502886)

• Italy

18 Oct 19

@111Cankovic I eat beef in gelatin during summer.

@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

17 Oct 19

This is the first time I've learned of a rheumatologist.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

Very common here in the US.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

@Alexandoy What is due to lifestyle? Pain? Rheumatologists?

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@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

17 Oct 19

@kareng maybe due to lifestyle?

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@HazySue (39265)

• Gouverneur, New York

17 Oct 19

How wonderful that you lost a few pounds. I can understand how you feel about medication but I am so glad you are getting some relief from the compromise. It is miserable being in pain.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

It is and it can bring you down in activity and mentally.

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@HazySue (39265)

• Gouverneur, New York

17 Oct 19

@kareng That is so true. I have found that it is hard for me to think when I am in pain.

@Happy2BeMe (99353)

• Canada

17 Oct 19

That is awesome that you lost weight! Go you! It is also good to hear that you were able to work something out with your meds so that you can feel less pain and not have to take too much medication.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

Yes, I'm not at a total of 20 lbs. lost this year. I didn't start at the beginning of the year either so this is a great start!

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@Happy2BeMe (99353)

• Canada

17 Oct 19

@kareng It is a great start..it is better then gaining weight..you are doing great..slow and steady

@dodo19 (48205)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

17 Oct 19

I'm glad to hear that you were able to lose a few pounds. That's amazing. Way to go!

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

That last 3 lbs. put me at a total of 20 lbs. lost this year. I'm going to continue what I am doing and get this right! I'd love to lose another 20#'s.

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@wolfgirl569 (136039)

• Marion, Ohio

17 Oct 19

Congrats on the weight loss. Seeing the numbers move helps a lot. Glad the medicine is helping also.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

Yes, to me it is motivating. I've lost 20 lbs. now and would like to do 20 more.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

17 Oct 19

congrats! glad ya won that battle with the doc, hon. the more the move 'round, the more ya stay clear 'f inflammatory foods, the better yer gonna be feelin'. doc's don't seem to like that fer some reason?

@JudyEv (382658)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Oct 19

I have a referral to have tests for bone density so I'm keen to learn the results from that when I have it.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

I have had those.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

17 Oct 19

I actually hurt if I don`t exercise. Way to go! You can lose as much as you want, I know you can.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

I am almost at the 20# mark and will be below it next time. I have a ways to go before I will be satisfied.

@LindaOHio (222898)

• United States

17 Oct 19

Good job! I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. Have a great Thursday.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

Thank you and you have a good day too!

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@Janet357 (75638)

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17 Oct 19

thats a nice surprise indeed! Is it 3 pounds a week? that's great!

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

It has ranged from 1-5 a week. I have the whole month of November off --no scheduled dr. visits and I don't weigh at home so next one will be beginning of December unless I get sick and have to go in.

@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

17 Oct 19

way to go!!!! losing weight without trying is the most fun!!!

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

17 Oct 19

I've made little changes that have made a big difference. It is not sudden weight loss, but it is weight loss and it is working. It also is not coming back. That is what I want and need.

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