EARLY DETECTION IS KEY!

 

⁷ Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. ⁸ To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, ⁹ to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ¹⁰ to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,^[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.^{[b] 11} All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. 1 Corinthians 12: 7-11

I'd like to start from the beginning. It was October of last year and I was feeling pretty normal. At least what was normal for me, nothing to cause any concern or alarm. My mom called and invited me to a cancer event that was honoring my aunt. I mulled over whether I was going to go up until the week of the event. I settled on going the night before. This aunt I speak of was diagnosed and beat lung cancer nearly 9 years ago. What a blessing! The event was honoring survivors of all forms of cancers and they were each given the opportunity to tell their story. At this time other than supporting my aunt I really couldn't relate. Yes, it had come to my neighborhood, but never knocked on my door. However, what I noticed with each and every survivor, or those speaking on their behalf, was that there was one common theme and phrase. That phrase was "Early Detection is Key!" I must admit I was blessed by the event and certainly didn't know how or why the information learned that day would be beneficial to me much later. A week went by and with the urging of the Holy Spirit I could hear him say to make a doctor’s appointment. I thought to myself, well I feel fine, but what kept replaying in my mind was Early Detection is Key. So with that along with my mom and husband constantly pushing me to the doctor, I made an appointment which was scheduled for the end of October. I was surprised how soon I was able to get in to the doctor since it was my first visit. I decided that I needed a new primary and OBGYN doctor because I honestly didn't think the ones I had in the past were thorough enough. My mom referred me to both of her doctors which she raved about and I now know why. 

It was a routine primary care visit, but she was very thorough with going over family issues and unlike previous experiences, I felt comfortable talking with this doctor. At this appointment I shared with her my concerns with my weight and this is where the ball got rolling. I shared with her how I had put on nearly 100 pounds in four years, how at that time and previously I worked out 5-6 days a week and cleaned up my eating, but somehow the scale never budge. I even shared how my cycles were not normal, mostly only occurring every 6 months. We talked even about my facial hair growth. After intently listening she said that she was pretty sure that I had PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. She briefly covered what it meant, printed off additional information for me to read at home about it and wrote me a prescription for metformin, which she was sure would help me lose weight and help with my irregular cycles. I left that day not knowing how to feel. Should I be happy that I found out the problem and the solution possibly to my weight gain or was this just the beginning of uncovering many more problems that could arise as a result of living with PCOS? I was sure to find out soon either way as I had an annual appointment scheduled the next month with a new OBGYN.  

 

To be continued....