Would appreciate any advice, as this situation is taking a toll on me.

I am in a great deal of pain every day with my hips and legs. I have worked closely with my PCP for my pain. After x-rays and no good reason she can find for my pain, she has referred me for a bariatric consult to Northwestern Memorial. I am 235 pounds at 5'4", so yes I am definately too heavy. What I am wondering is how you all found the strength to get through every painful day while waiting. My 1st consultation appointment isn't until 9/22/03! (Yes, I am on the cancellation list) I am feeling pretty hopeless at this point, considering it causes me pain just to sit. It makes my office job almost impossible, not to mention countless other things. I am taking 6 medications every morning and evening to help with pain & swelling, however they don't do much. I can't take too much and still be able to function every day. See the problem???? I don't can't imagine how to get through the rest of this day much less 2 months until my appointment.

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