May 16, 2005

My annual visit with the 'Guyanese' doctor

If you remember around this time last year, I posted about my visit to the 'Guyanese' doctor (gynaecologist). You remember the spiel he gave me about obesity and chronic illnesses? Well I got it again this year.

Now after going out on Saturday night and having many people.....including my brother (that's huge!) compliment me on how slim I look, I wondered what he talking 'bout! Well I guess 215 pounds on a 5 ft 8 in frame counts as obese in the chart books but I don't look obese (so I've been told). Shouldn't that count for something?

Anyway, I had another 'can't sleep because of chest discomfort' episode last night and it came up during the visit. He thinks I should go to a cardiologist and he also thinks I should see a psychologist. I could just see the 'chi-ching' sign when he said all that!

So those two referrrals will be to see if it's all in the mind, or it's in the heart. We shall see. Right now though, I have to go get ready to deliver a training session, which I would rather not, because I am not my usual perky self.

If only I could call in sick.....

Posted by yamfoot at May 16, 2005 02:53 PM
Comments

215 lbs.... is true it really dont look like so much..!! U wear it well but u would wear a likkle less even better :-)

Posted by: Pelico at May 16, 2005 07:21 PM

Referral to Cardio and Psych....somehow I think this sounds familiar??? ;-)

Do what you have to do Yammie.

Posted by: Dr. D. at May 17, 2005 09:33 AM

yea try an take care of yourself, the heart thing aint nuttin ta fool around with

Posted by: jdid at May 17, 2005 01:48 PM

It costs money, but not knowing and going thru a heart attack, well, that is massively more expensive if you survive, and if you don't, thats still a bummer, so gwan to da doc. Look at it this way. If you go to the cardiologist and he says you're alright, maybe you can decide either not to go to the psychologist at all, or not to go until more nannys a flow, because you know what it is already...

Posted by: Mad Bull at May 17, 2005 09:19 PM

Yammy, believe it or not, this is my first visit to your site. I think you are doing a wonderful job.

As for your musings as a Caribbean traveller, some of your exploits are truly hilarious.

Did you know, not for that silent "h", I woulD've sworn you are part of this tribe - The Micmac :-) :-) ( http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/qc/aqc/art/micmacs_e.html)

As for the doctor thing, forget about the cardiologist, I could make for a good psychologist. I'll just sit you on my couch and .....................

Oh well, best of health Yammy. We need to have you around, if only to follow you on your mic"h"mac exploits. :-) :-)

Best Regards
ProWI.

Posted by: ProWI at May 22, 2005 07:36 PM

Welcome ProWI. How did you find out about the site? I purposely didnt publicize it on CC.com.

Posted by: Michelle at May 24, 2005 12:33 AM