Still not feeling better...

Hey everyone. I tried to call my doc on the way home from work and never got a return call. I took a muscle relaxer when I got home and I was out until around 1245. I called the doc office when i got up and the nurse said she wasn't there and she would recommend I go to the E.R. I was going to and didn't. I just went 2 weeks ago and they didn't do everything they should then. No chest xray...ect. If I did go I would go to a different E.R. than the one I went to. I am wheezing pretty badly and hurt in my chest..it hurts to breathe. My foot is still killing me no matter if I am lying sitting or standing. I prop it up and it still hurts. It is going to be murder walking on it the next 2 nights 12 hour shifts. I have to work, and noramally I love being a nurse, but the weight kills me enough without any additional problems. I don't know whether to go to the E.R. or just wait until Monday. I can't take off work unless I am hospitalized or it's unexcused. I can only have 4 unexcused days and I lose my baylor nurse position. I already have one from my last E.R. visit. I feel like I am between a rock and a hard place. I wish I would wake up and feel better and find a note from the insurance in my mailbox that my surgery was approved. I am sorry for being so whiney but I am really hurting and need to talk to someone and you guys are my "family" so I need you'll. Please keep me in your thoughts. I just want to feel better. If I can just make it until my surgery is approved...I think after surgery that I will feel better with weight loss. I have to go weigh in at weigh****chers in the morning and then I have to come home and rest so I can do the next 2 nights of 12's. I don't know that I will be online much but please, please just remember me in your thoughts. I love you all and I appreciate it. Beth

Beth, I'm so sorry that you're not feeling any better yet. You said that when you went to the ER the last time you they didn't do everything they needed to. With you being a nurse, and knowing there are things that they're not doing that they should be...then PUSH THEM to do the things they need to. As far as the waiting till Monday...I wouldn't wait. I would go on and have it checked. You are your own best advocate...don't settle for less than what you need and DESERVE! I understand about your being between a rock and a hard place...I hope things get better soon! Becky (who will b*tch until things are done right!)

Hey Becky, Thanks for the reply. I am going to weigh in at Weigh****chers and when I get back I am going to have to have my hubby take me to the E.R. My chest is so tight and hurts when I breathe and my foot and leg are so bad I don't know how I will stay on it 12 hours tonight and tomorrow night. I really don't want to do the E.R. visit but I don't see where I have a choice. I WILL make sure they do everything this time. I have got to get to feeling better. Beth

Hi Beth. I am still new to the group, but I care . . . a lot. The one thing I have noticed, though; in this group you are not alone unless you choose to be. So hang in there, and when you feel you cannot make it, remember there is a group of people here offering you love and support. Obesity may be one of the worse things we have suffered with in our lives, but it has brought us together and it is the glue that binds us together in this life. And, it sure is a wonderful group to be stuck to! Jacquie

Hi Jacquie....thanks so much for caring. That's what I love about this group, everyone is tight knit and cares for one another. I'm glad you are here. Beth

Definitely go to the ER! We don't want to lose you! I know what you mean...if I can just make it till my surgery is approved... I am so sick today myself and I keep thinking...if those *******s had just approved my surgery the first time, maybe this wouldn't be happening! I love you Beth! Take care of yourself! Joni