The results are in from my bloodwork. I thought I'd give an update.

My Prolactin levels are fine, I am not menopausal (thank goodness!), my insulin levels are very high(as the nurse practitioner told me), and my thyroid levels are high.

I am not diabetic yet, but I could be come one later on in life if I don't get my insulin under control. I was told (by the nurse practitioner) that basically my body produces way too much insulin and thus it takes longer for my body to process energy and it's almost like my body is hoarding food...Therefore this is why I think I am having such a rough time losing weight...Anyway -- the high insulin levels are making my pancreas work double time and it can't really keep up. So, later on in life if I don't get my insulin levels under control now my pancreas would just burn-up and stop working. And, that would cause me to become diabetic.

I've been doing some research on insulin resistance and basic treatment is to change your diet and exercise. Now, if that is the main treatment, then how the heck is that going to help me? I've been dieting and exercising since the beginning of this year and my weight isn't going anywhere. So I don't see how diet and exercise are going to help me in reversing my insulin resistance. I know there are some medicine that can be prescribed but it looked like they were for insulin resistance related to diabetes (if that makes sense).

Also, the other fact is that my thyroid levels are high. I know about thyroid (my mother had dealt with it for a long, long time) and I know it messes with your metabolism...So maybe what will have to happen is that I'll be prescribed a medicine to regulate my thyroid levels which in turn will improve my metabolism which will inevitably help with my insulin resistance and will aid in me losing weight. Yes, that was a really long run-on sentence. I don't know if you can understand my ramble, but it made perfect sense to me. lol

So after the nurse practitioner finished telling me about my bloodwork she was like..."Now, are you wanting to get pregnant?" ...I just had to think to myself 'Say yes! Maybe they can help you lose weight and have a baby!' lol...I know, I have a crazy mind. But anyway--I said yes to wanting to get pregnant...It's not like Justin and I haven't been trying for the last 2 years or anything. Pfft.

She said then the next step was to begin treatment (and that's why I did research on treatment). She made me an appointment on Monday, August 7th at 8.10am with one of the doctors. So, in roughly a week and a half I should have more of an update for you on treatment.

If anyone was wondering...I did weigh-in this week, but my weight isn't really going anywhere. It's just fluctuating up and down a couple pounds and it's driving me crazy! I really hope that the doctors can fix my body. :(

Anywhoo -- I suppose that is all I needed to say. I just wanted to keep those of you whom are concerned informed on what is going on.

Tuesday I had an appointment at the hospital for bloodwork. I was stuck twice with a needle(I had good nurses -- thank goodness!), drank this nasty liquid that tasted like flat 7-UP w/ 1,000,000 grams of sugar (gosh, I wanted to puke!), and they took 6 vials of blood.

I don't know what answers I will find, but I hope that they aren't too devastating.

My Dr said that when she got the results back she would call me and schedule a "consultation." YIKES!

I will keep you all posted. And, thanks for all of the positive thoughts! :)

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...give a heads up on the situation.

I had my doctor's appointment today. It was just a routine PAP and check up. It was my first time going and I was scared out of my mind. The nurse said my blood pressure was slightly high, but it was probably due to nerves. No, you really think? DUH! Anywhoo -- my check up went fine.

Because of my irregular/missed periods, hot flashes, constant headaches, crazy weight issues etc (the list could go on and on) I'm being sent to the hospital for some additional work. I go in this coming Tuesday(18th) for blook work-up. I was told they were running tests on my thyroid(runs in the family), Prolactin levels(?), insulin resistance...and here's the big one...I am also being tested to make sure that I haven't started through menopause yet.

God, it can't be that last one. I'm only 22! I know it can happen, but...

My doctor said she wouldn't rule it infertilitly yet because if the insurance company thinks it's infertility then they(ins. comp.) would most likely try to get out of paying for it. But, I'll bet I am infertile.

Maybe they can just give me some sort of miracle drug.

Anyway, that is what's going on. I won't get any results for several more weeks (3-4?), but as soon as I do get anymore information I'll be sure to let everyone know.

Thanks for you concern.
Emily

I'm not exactly sure how many people actually read my blog, but I just thought I'd give you all (or the lack there of) a quick update.

Some of you may or may not know about my current health issues. If you do know and if you happened to be concerned about it I would just like to let you know that I go to the doctor this Thursday (July 13th).

In turn, I am concerned as well. I'm scarred as to what the results could be. If you would or rather if you could...Could you please keep me in your prayers? Or if not in your prayers just keep me in mind and send me good vibes or positive energy...?

I suppose I'll update with a diagnosis somehow. If you truely are concerned and would like to know...I'll probably just send out an email.

This is all for now. Eh, feeling kinda sick now.

Sorry for the lack of update. I was gone until Wednesday of last week due to the 4th. We were visiting family so no weigh-in for last Monday, but I did weigh-in Thursday morning -- 273.0 and then this morning when I weighed in I was at 272.8. Just a small loss, but it's slowing moving back down.

Hubby and I are going to start hitting the gym hard again. I'm not sure how long it will last, but we need to start getting in at least a little exercise. Even if it is only for 30 minutes or so.