Off to the Races

Early this week, I received a phone call from Vanderbilt about my blood work that left me worried and Googling. I'm not sure about everyone else, but Googling medical results never ends up in a positive direction. Don't do it.

 Basically, the lab tech told me that I was severely anemic and that my white count was on the high side. I know...I tend to overreact, but I've gotten those results every time I've ever been to the doctor my entire life. I'm always anemic and I've always got a slightly higher white count than normal. According to Google, I could be facing a large list of auto-immune diseases, cancer or something as simple as arthritis. Time to see the hematologist? Maybe. Luckily for me, the tech gave me a list of new blood tests needed from my primary care physician to see what's going on. I LOVE needles! (Sikeee)

Today was our first monthly appointment with our doctor to set up a weight loss regime and to meet the insurance guidelines needed prior to our surgery in six months. My blood pressure was through the roof to the point that I was placed on medication to lower it. Fat surgeons refer to high blood pressure as a 'comorbidity'. In other words, 'Side Effects of Fat'. Mom's blood pressure was also extremely high, so hopefully starting on this plan will help us get on the healthy track.

The doctor recommended that we ditch out attempts to count calories and stick to a low-carb diet. The plan was nothing new to either of us and went hand in hand with the post-surgery diet, so we're set to begin as soon as possible (aka--on Monday lol). The lab tech took two gallons of blood for the new iron deficiency tests and we're hoping and praying that everything comes back normal. The surgeon won't proceed with surgery if my anemia doesn't improve, so wish me luck!