katiepot 10 Posted July 28, 2012 7 months post open. Came off the insulin pump 4 days post op. Dr. Appt on last Fri w/ labs. Dr. Called all numbers looked great, my new A1C was 5.0 haven't seen anything under 8 in 7 years. So happy about my Choice, 90 lbs down. Its life altering. Vitamin D low, lve always had that issue. Just happy right now, so many asks how skinny do I want to be, I say its not an image thing for, I just wanted to be more healthier, for the first time in 12 yes, I am not taking 9 different pills and hooked up to an insulin pump and sensor, but to keep me on track I keep them in plain view as a motivator. My journey is not always easy, that's reality. But I am enjoying the trip and learning something new all the time. Pre open was 260, now 170. Thanks for support from all 7 O.T.R. sleever, misslisa810, Silly Phylly and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnExpat 49 Posted July 28, 2012 Congratulations!!! :wub: That's got to feel soooooooo good. Optimum health is just around the corner, Katiepot. What a marvelous milestone... incentive to keep going. You rock! CE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izuri 428 Posted July 28, 2012 I'm so happy for you =D It is amazing that you have gotten off so many meds. And 90 pounds down? Congrats!!! You are kickin butt ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traceyinflorida 499 Posted July 28, 2012 90 lbs down and off your meds! That is so awesome! I love to read stories like this because it is so inspiring to see where this journey can take us...especially when the road is a bit bumpy! Keep up the good work! 1 UTGal99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slenderella 153 Posted July 28, 2012 I can only imagine how relieved and excited you must be! Stories like yours are what's motivated me to do surgery now, before I have issues like you HAD. Congratulations on your success! 1 UTGal99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pattyhdz 32 Posted July 28, 2012 Congratulations !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee 588 Posted July 28, 2012 Congratulations!!!!! I too am insulin dependent diabetic and posts like this is what keeps me trucking on to surgery. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UTGal99 327 Posted July 28, 2012 Awesome job! Keep up the great work. Off insulin and meds; life must be so wonderful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMP1126 76 Posted July 28, 2012 That is really great! Good for you and keep up the good work! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiepot 10 Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks to everyone for their kind words and motivation. Its not a walk in the park. But I like walking now Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites