Bonnie S.
Waiting for Answers
Sep 03, 2010
So, my paperwork was submitted 9/1/10. I should find out if I've been approved for lap-band pretty soon.However, this has taken a backseat to another health issue. I'm dizzy and tired all the time. My DR ordered bloodwork (which I hope will show the reason) and an MRI of my brain (which I hope comes back PERFECT).
I tried taking the dogs on their daily walk. We made it to the end of the driveway before I had to turn back around. I'm not out of breath. There's nothing wrong with my heart. I just have ZERO energy. I thought it might be residual depression over the death of my dog Jeffrey, but I take quite a few pills that are supposed to stabilize my mood. So, can't be that. I don't know. My Dr doesn't know. No one knows why I can sleep for 20 hrs in one stretch and still be exhausted.
The dizziness comes and goes. It's worse when I stand up. My Dr did a blood pressure exam with me lying down, sitting, and standing up. Sitting, it's 110/70. Lying down it's 100/70. Standing it's 90/60. I started to worry that my heart was having trouble, but other tests show that it's working just fine. Thank, God.
Hopefully, we'll find out what my body is doing before I have to go to the MRI. That's one test I'd REALLY like to skip.
My personal nurse (aka Mom) told me that MRI is standard operating procedure with issues such as mine and that it isn't a big deal. It sure is a BIG DEAL to me! I'm not claustrophobic but that's not something I'm willing to test!
I did mention that I'm following a low calorie diet in anticipation of surgery. She said that my diet is just fine and wouldn't be causing these symptoms.
I WAS diabetic. I use "was" because I did a glucose tolerance test and was only off by 3 points. Seroquel, while may be beneficial for others, is the devil. It trashed my glucose levels. At one point, my meter actually said "SEEK EMERGENCY HELP". I haven't had any abnormal readings in over a year, and I'm off all the diabetes meds. Sooo... I wondered if my glucose was messed up. NOPE.
So, now, I wait.
