Eyes are rolling!

[karebear1]

I visited my doctor today. Told her how excited I was because she needed to prescribe a new diabetes med for me (which she did by the way) because the one I am taking is too strong for me now that I'm on Atkins- and boy, if the EYES didn't begin to roll! I told her that I know Atkins doesn't have an excellent reputation, but this has been the only thing I have tried in over a year that has worked to lower my BS. Then I told her that I have friends that are diabetics and doing Atkins and told her about their successes using Atkins- THANK YOU KATH! Then I showed her the notebook I've been keeping of what I've been eating and what my BS counts are all day. ANd, of course, mentioned to her that after the 3rd day of being on Atkins I had to cut my meds in half because my BS was dipping too low. ANd even now- with only taking 1 pill instead of 2, my BS was still a little lower then I want it to be. Then I asked her to do a fasting blood count to see what my numbers were there, so we could compare them in a month. By the time I was done talking to her, the only thing she could say was- The only thing I'm concerned about with you being on Atkins are your kidneys- be sure to drink lots of water!
I do believe that she is actually on my side! She knows how hard I have been trying to regulate my numbers - and how depressing it's been for me. And now she's seen me come into her office happy and excited that I've found something that is working. I can hardly wait unitl I go back next month to do the blood work again and see the difference in the results!

Now, if I can just get my friends to stop the eye rolling phenomena I'll have it made in shade shade!!

So, what do you do to stop the eye rolling???

 

[Amelia]

It sounds like you might be making a believer out of her!! Score another point for Dr. Atkins!! YEAH!

Keep up the good work on your diet!

 

[Rhonda]

The eyes eventually stop rolling when you actually live through the first 6 months, and you're still standing in an upright position, breathing properly, your hair hasn't fallen out, you still have your teeth, your kidneys still work, and you're 30 pounds lighter!!!! LOL!

 

[Luvinit]

Keep going...thats what I do!!! The thing that motivates me the most is someone telling me that I shouldn't or can't do something!! So go show them how its done...and so you will make their heads roll when they see how fine you are going to look!! lol!!

PS..My DH DR was worried about his kidneys too...last time on Atkins he got Kidney stones..and had to have surgery, his kidneys shut down...he was a mess. He is back on Atkins and Dr. said fine just DRINK plenty of liquids!!

Go Karebear..Go Karebear!!!

 

[Luvinit]

Originally posted by Rhonda
The eyes eventually stop rolling when you actually live through the first 6 months, and you're still standing in an upright position, breathing properly, your hair hasn't fallen out, you still have your teeth, your kidneys still work, and you're 30 pounds lighter!!!! LOL!

Well said Rhonda!!! lol

 

[karebear1]

Oh MY!!!! I"ve never thought of myself as possibly "looking fine"!!!

hmmmmmmmm- I gonna have to dwell on that for a while!

 

[Beanie]

Yay Karen!! Guess you made a believer out of her, huh? Good for you!! I am so happy that your Diabetes is under control now for you! You are doing so well on this and I am so proud!!!

 

[geetey]

Way to go, Karebear!!! You stood up for yourself and you are doing GREAT!!!!

Onward and downward you go..... a HEALTHY way!!

 

[TigH]

Originally posted by geetey
Way to go, Karebear!!! You stood up for yourself and you are doing GREAT!!!!

Onward and downward you go..... a HEALTHY way!!

Ditto! You are doing a fantastic job! If it works for you, keep it up!!!! I was an Atkins skeptic until I became educated about it and WOW! It sure has helped many of my WISH friends lose weight, get healthy and feel GREAT about themselves!

 

[loisg1]

Sometimes doctors aren't able to look outside the box, so to speak. They've been taught that something won't work and focus only on that. Keeping great records was really the way to go to put her fears to rest - especially in your case.

Way to go, Karebear!!!
Lois

 

[nativetxn]

I smile a little Mona Lisa smile and change the subject. When you drop enough weight, or when they complain about their high cholesterol and you get to tell them you had the same problem before you found Atkins, they will be begging you to tell them more. They will stop rolling their eyes.

Don't even use the word Atkins. Just say, "I am carefully controlling my carbohydrate intake." Smile sweetly and change the subject.

There are some people who will never be convinced and there are some people who will spend years telling people that Atkins will kill them (like me!) before they open their eyes and do their own research and change their minds (like me!).

Can't wait to see what your new numbers are next month.

 

[John In Illinois]

Originally posted by karebear1


So, what do you do to stop the eye rolling???

I poke em in the eye!!!!

<---- recent poke victim's pic

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

LOL@poking them in the eye! HAHAHA

Good for you -I think you handled the dr's visit SUPERBLY and you just wait- the eye rolling will stop. Unless it starts up again because they are jealous of Ms Skinny.... when you are Ms Skinny. LOL