27 Jul, 2007
Posted by: Fat Pants In: General
Well I had a visit with the Gyno Squad yesterday for my annual exam. My lady parts doctor is really cool and friendly, and I really like her a lot, even if the exam is the worst thing known to mankind. Anyway, we talked a little bit about how I was feeling and I mentioned that I really need to lose weight (like that isn’t obvious, the gown wouldn’t even close over my boobs!) because I would like to get pregnant within the next few years.
Her answer really surprised me: to not let weight be a determining factor for when I should or shouldn’t get pregnant. She’s seen women of all shapes and sizes get pregnant, and the only time it makes a difference is when I’m actually pregnant - and then, it will only make a difference if I’m in shape, not necessarily of a healthy weight.
We talked a little bit about my family history (dad with Type 1 diabetes, high blood pressure, and now heart attack, two grandpas with Type 2 diabetes and heart problems), and how I have Protein C in my blood, and I joked a little and said “I have a few things working against me.” She stopped and said the only thing I couldn’t control is the Protein C (makes my blood stickier so it can clot easier than normal folks). Everything else (weight, healthy lifestyle, etc.) is all under my control. She encouraged me to focus on getting in shape (”and the weight will come off naturally”) rather than focusing on losing weight.
I thought she made a really good point. Of course I want to have a smokin’ hot body, but I really need to consider my body as a whole.
As a side note, I think it’s hilarious doctors continue talking about life while they perform invasive exams. Hearing about your children while I’m having my lady parts examined seems just a bit…unnatural.
