by Fatfully | Mar 26, 2020 | Health
And this is why you can’t trust the numbers. (In other words, yes, it’s in your community.) “You might have COVID-19.” That’s what the doctor said at the end of my telehealth consultation. But there is no test for me. She explained that the only people eligible for...
by Bobbie JoEle | Apr 22, 2015 | Health
Can I tell you a secret? More than a week ago, I was laying in bed trying to fall asleep. I was thinking about how beautiful it has been outside lately, and then I had a totally crazy idea. What if I went running? Now, I profess to be a pretty confident plus size...
by Connie Paruch | Apr 17, 2015 | Health
I have seen at least 10 doctors and specialists during my 47 years. Of those, only 2 did not jump to conclusions about my weight and treat me like a second-class citizen. But of all the fat-shaming experiences I have ever had, none was so detrimental as my childhood...
by Fatfully | Mar 18, 2015 | Health, Uncategorized
For those of you who are uncomfortable when I talk about anything that is TMI, you may want to go check out a less graphic post. Maybe this one about how much I love the Mississippi River. But for those of you who are interested in all the gory details of my health...
by Fatfully | Mar 10, 2015 | Health, Uncategorized
When I was in high school, my doctor always assumed I was pregnant. It didn’t matter if I went in for migraines, dizzy spells, or a twisted ankle. As soon as she entered the room, pregnancy was the topic of conversation. I remember how frustrated I would get...
by Fatfully | Jan 8, 2015 | Health, Uncategorized
My Story of Chronic Pain (and other various issues) For the past three and a half years, I have been seeing various doctors to try to figure out “what’s wrong with me.” My periods are constant, I’m always exhausted, my muscles and joints hurt...