One step forward, two steps backwards

What am I doing blogging at 4am? I am up because of work obviously, but really, just frustrated with my health lately. Right now I'm dealing with vertigo (right now, not so bad, yesterday, terrible) as a result of a double ear infection and sinus infection. So I'm on the antibiotics and nasal sprays to try to get it under control but I still feel like a bobblehead. I did not work out at all last week, and ate terribly over the weekend. Okay, so I'll move past that- I had every intention of going to work out yesterday but ended up at my doctor's office trying to figure out what was causing this vertigo. When I got home I went to bed because everything was spinning. No workout. Last week no workout because I was not feeling well either.

Thursday I have a weigh in, first time since early June and I'm freaking out! I know one shouldn't obsess about their weight so much, but the truth is, I really have worked hard and I know my body- weight loss is hard for me, inch loss not so much. So while co-workers and other people say they are seeing changes in me, I have to wonder if that scale will budge. What I fear is that it will have stayed at the same or have gone higher. If that's the case, I don't know how I'll react. I have been doing everything right (minus the last week because of illness), and it would be so frustrating to find a weight gain or have stayed the same. I'm hoping for at least 10 lbs in the past 2 months, if not, more. We'll see. Of course, I'm sure that'll be when my endocrinologist intervenes with the Byetta, which I'm leery of taking. What are my options? If it can't be controlled via diet and exercise then what? My insulin is out of control, but lucky for me, my blood sugars are great. It's just a matter of time until it turns into full fledged Type 2 Diabetes though, and that worries me. This weight HAS to come off.

I honestly try to stay optimistic because I am optimistic at heart. I believe in the good of things- I believe things get better, even if life throws you a curveball. Maybe that's why I have survived this crap for so long? I don't know.

Anyhow, off to work for me, and I hope this dizziness stops soon.

Did you know

that if you are dealing with a sore throat that causes obstructive breathing problems, like sleep apnea, or drooling for no apparent reason that you should go to the ER asap? It's called Tonsillitis and I'm pretty sure that is what I have (the ER doctor was positive that is what I have as well). Last night I could not sleep at all. I woke my husband and daughter up at 5:30am and had him take us to the ER. Turns out my right ear is infected (it's always the one I think is okay), I have an upper respiratory infection, and possible Tonsillitis or Strep Throat. I got home and took a look at my throat and the doctor was right- it's swollen. Almost swollen shut. I am on antibiotics and will be using Vicodin for the pain.

I just hope to god this swelling goes down because it's seriously making my life miserable- can't swallow, it hurts, can't drink or eat, because it hurts, can't sleep because I can't breathe. At least we caught it.

I scheduled a follow up with my GP, who is no longer with the practice I go to! I'm so bummed too, but I guess I'll be seeing their male doctor now. I've never had a problem seeing male doctors to tell the truth, one of the best doctors I ever had was a male. Hopefully with the antibiotics, rest and everything it'll get better soon.

Off to rest!