Taking my life back

[Nick87]

We are all getting super bad care these days for sure.

The last time I was at the doctor, I watched the doctor type my symptoms into ChatGPT and then he read from the iPad what could make me better.

And No, I’m not shitting you.

I know your not because when I had a primary Dr, she used to pull out her phone and type it into web MD.

 

[duckhunt]

Proactive care is new to medicine (Western only? Idk). Our providers are taught how to fix a problem, like mechanical or psychological, and prevention of these problems is a secondary concern. We ourselves have a hard time objectively reviewing our lifestyles to see what we could change.
I like the offseason fitness related threads here. Giving each other attaboys for walking 10k or losing five pounds, staying in remission, anything really. It’s a great positive feedback loop that amplifies our input to fitness.

I 100% agree.

 

[deer_shooter]

Good thread @cgasner1, thanks for sharing. I thought I was kinda alone but sounds like I am in the same spot as many others. 10 years ago I was in probably the best shape of my life but always tired. My workout buddy at the time suggested I have my T checked and it was in the double digits. I've been on Androgel since then. Two years ago my doc wanted to test my level again and after 3 weeks of not using trt, my value was 9, basically my body does not produce it at all. Since being on trt, my energy is much better but not where I think it should be. Since covid, I've gained a lot of weight, my wife and best friend have been on me to go for a sleep study, which is scheduled for mid-February. This year, I want to lose about 60lbs and try and get off the blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol pills. The thread on drinking also helped a lot. Trying to kick the bottle to the curb also.
Some other good points surfaced also, especially being an advocate for your own healthcare. Change doctors until you find one that listens to you, not just your symptoms.

 

[noharleyyet]

Yearly wellness check up yesterday...aside from the blood/urine test (ok) jibberish, the pearl I came away with was, "when walking on ice, keep your hands out of your pockets."

 

[cgasner1]

Yearly wellness check up yesterday...aside from the blood/urine test (ok) jibberish, the pearl I came away with was, "when walking on ice, keep your hands out of your pockets."

Get your test fixed and they will
Know your packing a lethal weapon

 

[noharleyyet]

Get your test fixed and they will
Know your packing a lethal weapon

"That's right Jerry, I'm out there and loving every minute of it."

 

[sigpros]

I think this is a huge problem and agree our food has a lot to do with it. And the whole "well you are in the range" Is total bs. Mine has always been in the 300's started getting checked in my early 30's 46 now and haven't been checked in a few years. The Low T clinics are everywhere but I get scared they will just put you on it so they can sell it. My buddy here at work is a big Crossfit guy and is always like dude you never eat and are active I don't know how you don't loose any weight. He thought I was about 260 I said nope I am 290. I think honestly the whole medical field is into the whole a patient cured is a patient lost mid set

 

[Dave N]

"when walking on ice, keep your hands out of your pockets."

Don't want to fall and break a hip! Right there with 'ya!

 

[noharleyyet]

Don't want to fall and break a hip! Right there with 'ya!

Brain jello was his point...

 

[Dave N]

Brain jello was his point...

Ok, no clue. But I don't get out much. Carry on.