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Thank you.. I'm really trying. You'll be my inspiration too.

HW 254 SW 248 CW 233 GW 140 Ht. 5'5". I have been taken off all diabetes medication. I have also had the doses lowered on MS medications especially the steroids. I'm feeling better. Sticking to the eating plan (liquid/puree diet) I walk everyday and I try to stay positive. I live with junkfood junkies. But they can have that.. I'm glad I don't have to stick myself with a needle full of insulin that is victory enough. I do thank God and all the people who are supportive towards me on this journey. Losing is winning in so many areas. Thanks y'all.

I was very surprised when he told me to stop the diabetes regimen. My A1C is down to 5.9 it was 8.4

You did great can't wait to get where you are...

When I told my closest friend of 30 years that I was going through the process to get Gastric sleeve bypass she fell silent. I knew she wasn't happy about it. I've always weighed less than her and to her that meant I didn't need to lose more than she was willing to. I have been working with my Fitbit for about 2 years now and have had MS diagnosed since 2007. I developed gestational diabetes which turned into Type 2 diabetes. Despite changes to my diet and exercise my health is declining. My doctor recommended the surgery. Now, I have tamped up my health regimen and my husband bought me a new Fitbit scale. She became livid that he would waste 120 dollars on a scale. She argued and belittled and snubbed me because of a scale. I gave her several ways out so she could tell me what's really wrong. We have now not talked in a month. Her husband called me yesterday to tell me he thinks she is jealous and that's why she was so mean to me. He wants me to call her to give her a chance to apologize. I know that she won't receive the call that way. I was hurt by her and this isn't the first time her jealously has put a wedge between us. We hadn't talked for years before because of her bullying one of my children and beating her own. I forgave that and as I am older I kinda feel like with the shedding of weight and poor health.. It's time to shed people who only feel good when I'm not doing so well or as they perceive better than them. I was her biggest cheerleader through the trials in her life. I think now it's time to be my own cheerleader. I can't compromise on doing better for my own quality of life.

Thanks, I'm gonna save this one. On good days I hit 15000-18000 steps on slow days 6-8k the Fit bit has been a huge help. It keeps me honest. My husband got me the scale too after he saw I was sticking with it. (2years now). The YMCA has been good to me too. I'm going to put your post in my journal. Thank you it really means a lot to me.

Thanks this helps a lot. Also confirms my surgeon and his teams answers. Thanks

Awesome, I've been integrating my new eating style into my current one so I know what my habits are and what I like. I hear your tastes change after. I'm getting used to the schedule of Bariatric living. My family has been really helpful. My husband put a fridge in our room because the kids were drinking my shakes lil

I'm going in on a Monday after working. Surgery at the hospital where I work. My boss is very supportive refuses to let me work the following weekend. I work Friday, Saturday Sunday nights. So I'll be off for almost 2 weeks. I'm glad you're taking the extra two days. You'll get to enjoy your family before you head back. You'll also get to set up your routine before adding students to the mix.

I will...

Thanks Ann... I'm scared and excited all at once. My whole family is coming up from Florida to help out and walk with me afterwards.

That's how I feel. I never left her. Even if I didn't agree with some of her choices, I still stood by her as my friend. What works for her doesn't always work for me. But I wouldn't take away her chance at happiness or a new experience.

Thanks I will.

I tried that for several weeks before I stopped pleading with her to give the real reason. She's lost weight before and she is also very health conscious. Unfortunately she is the type of person that would tear you apart before she would admit any wrong doing. Every time we have ever mended fences because of something she did it was because I'm forgiving and my mortality is always before me with my health issues. She counts on that. Then when I do she takes that opportunity to belittle someone else. She is angry with herself about a lot of things but her pride and narcissism says it's always going to be someone else's fault. It's been 30years of this. Her husband is a sweet guy and he relies on me to take some of the pressure off of him and his brother by reasoning with her. I just can't anymore. It's time for me to move on. If she wants a good friend she's got to be one too. We can't always be on the receiving end. I've never left her. She's left me. I just can't afford to fight for a one sided relationship. Going through my first surgery is scary enough. She'll come around when she needs something and I'll be here. But she will have missed the chance to be there for me too.

I agree

I'm on month #6 with Dr. Clark's office. They answer all the questions I have which are many. I'm looking at January for my surgery date. I needed this. The 12 hour shifts and weight and chronic illnesses are making life hard. I'll be happy to work hard sans the pain and pills and shots... Thanks for posting.

Hi Theresa, Is that like 33 pounds already. You're doing good. If you still have to take the steroids talk to your doctor about the best dosage. Stay hydrated. Walk, walk, walk. When you feel like having something that's not so great for you walk some more. My doctor gave me a regimen that included weight training. I use the bands and sometimes weight. It has helped a lot. Though I gained like 10 pounds before I started to lose again.. It was all muscle. I am pre-op so I'm trying to get in better shape so I can go back to work 2 weeks after the sleeve. You should pat yourself on the back for 33 pounds that's more than 15 pounds a month. Slow and steady is ok. If you stall or gain talk to your doctor. I'll be rooting for you Theresa. You're doing it and doing it well.

Thank y'all. I miss her sometimes but I do realize that it is not meant for everyone to take the journey you're on. She could have taken comfort in the notion that though larger she is in better health than I am. I always applauded her lifestyle changes to a more green life. She doesn't have any of the genetic or actual illnesses that I have. I always say everyone is different and need different things. I'm like the cholesterol commercial... look one way... health is the opposite. She looks one way and her health is great. I believe she will find the support and friendship she needs elsewhere and so will I. On to the journey of a million new memories. I already feel great in this group. Thanks so much y'all. I think I'll go for a Leslie Sansone walk to Celebrate joining BariatricPal.

I think being brave enough to go through surgery to have a healthier life and lifestyle should be applauded. It's not our problem as patients. It's negative people's problem if they'd rather spend time commenting than improving their own lives.