Still Not Started

I went to visit my doctor last week about getting pain killers for my cracked ribs. While I was there I got him to fill in my Lighter Life form which you need to complete before starting the diet.

I've sent the form back to my counsellor and now I just have to turn up to the men's session on Tuesday nights.

So, I should start tomorrow evening but there's no chance. Tomorrow is my birthday and I've decided to have one week of freedom before buckling down for the hard slog of food abstinence. With my sore ribs, I don't think I'd be giving the diet the chance it deserves.

So, I'll start next week. Honest.

Spare Ribs

The ribs still hurt. It's quite a good source of exercise though. I can't bend over so I have to squat up and down. My thigh muscles are getting a decent work out.

The journey on the tube to work was a bit bumpy and hurt a bit, but my biggest problem is walking and talking at the same time. I simply run out of breath due to the fact my breathing is very shallow because of the pain.

I went to see the local Lighter Life tonight. I didn't really get any more information than I had already gleaned from the web. To take it further I have to take my form to my GP and get him to fill it in.

It looks like I'll be aiming to lose about ten stones. That is a hell of a lot. Apparently I can expect to lose three stones in the first two months and then one per month thereafter. So I'll be on the course for a minimum of nine months.

Ouch Continued

I phoned NHS Direct about my sore ribs and was told to go to A+E.

After hobbling along and queueing for a couple of hours I was told that they're probably cracked and can expect 6 weeks of discomfort. I was also given a prescription of Diclofenac for the pain. My blood pressure was raised at 150/107. The doctor said this was probably due to the pain.

Bugger.

I wonder if this will affect my start date of the Lighter Life diet?

Ouch

Yesterday after work we decided to play a little frisbee and have a few beers. I was getting on fine until I chased a long throw. With my focus solely on the frisbee I ran at full speed into a picnic table. The next thing I knew I was on the other side of the table in considerable pain.

It was of course really funny for those watching, but I'm not finding it too humorous today.

I have too large gashes in each leg, but more worryingly my ribs are excruciating. I can only lie on my right side. I can't bend over and I can lie on my back. The missus is a bit worried about me and I think if things don't get better soon I my have to take a trip to the doctor.