My Why - Dr Kelly Walker

My why is very short, simple and sweet.

I was not listened to as a patient. Years ago, I fell ill and sought out medical treatment. I did not have medical knowledge, but I knew I was very ill. For years I was very healthy and active, running daily - or jogging I should say because anyone could walk faster than I could run. One day, after deciding to eat outside of my normal diet, a heavy laden carb meal, I felt extremely bloated, sick and fatigued. I laid down on the couch and from that day, and for 6 months longer, I would feel the same everyday. Fatigued, bloated after eating ANYTHING, couldn’t move, joints and body ached so badly, and then the odd thing - I continued to gain weight at 5 lbs a week, despite the fact I ate nearly nothing. The symptoms grew worse as doctor after doctor dismissed me, telling me that it was in my head and clearly I was eating more than I’d admit to… and that I was “crazy”…

What? Excuse me? OK… so what? I may be a little crazy, but I am not asking you to fix crazy…..

Jump forward, 50 lbs heavier, Thanksgiving time. I found someone to listen to me. They listened. She did not know what was wrong but together we talked, she found out what was wrong, and eventually I began to heal.

So that is WHY I am practicing today. I will listen, I will investigate and together we will figure it out. Anyway…. come along for the journey…. We can’t wait to meet you!

Kelly