So I'm seeing my doctor in the morning. I've been having some chest
pains - mostly just when I exercise, but occasionally they come on at
random. It's very sharp pain and almost squeezing feeling. I suspect
it's not a huge deal, either related to my AS, like referred spinal
pain, (it's on the same level as some of my damaged vertebrae) or some
other similarly unexciting cause. I've also gained about 45 pounds in
the last year. Actually in the last 6 months. That's a lot. Especially
when I'm not being TERRIBLE about eating properly (though admittedly I
also haven't been particularly GOOD either.) Clearly the chest pain
could easily be associated to the weight gain too. There is also a VERY
small risk of heart-related complications of my disease, so that'd be
why I'm making sure all is ok by the doctor.

Our friend Donna is giving us a treadmill. We were saving up for one
when we were burglarized, and our savings ended up going to replacing
things that had been taken, and fixing up our place from the damage. So
she's giving us one for a small fee, but we have to get it here.
Treadmills are a pain in the booty to move, so we haven't gotten to it
yet. But we need to. Once I'm in the clear as far as the pain goes, I
need to get some decent exercise and eat right and get back to my usual
set-point. Cuz this is ridiculous. I'm physically uncomfortable, and
none of my clothes fit. That's just stupid!!

Anyway, wish me luck with the doc.

Aim