Endocrinologist Appointment - - Finally!!

Today I finally get to have my appointment with the Endocrinologist; after a six month waiting list. An Endocrinologist is a Doctor specializing in the endocrine system ... or simply put specializing in one's hormones.

I have been battling issues with my hormones every since I had my hysterectomy and, then later on, my oopheroctomy (which made my symptoms a lot worse). I am very optimistic and strongly believe that this specialist will be able to find the appropriate balance of my hormones which in turn will level off my depression and calm my metabolism rate (to allow me to loose the weight that I gained as a result of my surgeries and hormonal imbalance). I jam fully aware that there is no quick fix for my imbalance and that it still can take some time to find the right levels for all of my hormones but it is very comforting knowing that finally this issue is being looked at closely and seriously. It has been a long four years with dealing with highs and lows and the idea that with time and help of this Endocrinologist we might finally be able to level me off and things will look up from there on.

Depression is a constant cloud blocking out the light and sometimes making things hard to see and the battle with weight gain and failure to loose it has added fuel to the depression.

I have tried my hardest to remain optimistic and worked very hard to see the positive side on many things. It has been hard work and a long up hill battle. But attending this afternoon's appointment has eased some of the stress knowing that answers are with in reach. That it will just be a bit more time but the Doctor will find the right combination for my hormone replacement therapy to level my hormones - - which might possibly mean that I might one day be off my anti-depressants and can function with out prescription medication.

I do understand that I will be on artificial or biological hormones for quite some time still. But to not have to take a pill to dull the darkness that lingers is a happy and very positive concept that makes each day a bit better to get through.