LowCHO
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Surgery Date: 11/02/10
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From:: West Coast, USA
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« on: August 22, 2010, 09:54:53 AM » |
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Hello,
Just found your site today and decided to sign up. I've been overweight my whole life. Lost and gained the same 100 lbs over and over again. In 2008, I talked to my doc about the lap band and she told me how the gastric bypass stops diabetes in its' tracks. My family has a significant history so we started the long, workup process and learned that I had GERD and sleep apnea. Unfortunately, work issues occurred and I had to quit my job and move to another state.
Fast forward to 2010, I randomly checked my fasting blood sugar and it was 136 ... basically a pre-diabetic. I immediately went on Medifast and started losing weight, thinking I would decrease my insulin resistance. I've lost 40 lbs but my blood sugar remains high. I dropped my carbs and started exercising but my blood sugar remains high. Long story short, I've done everything and been to my doc for the official diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Now I'm on diabetes meds plus I have migraines and lower leg edema.
I am not interested in letting these health issues continue and intend to be very aggressive to get some quality of life for what I have left (42y female). Ready to kick diabetes' butt!
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baka
Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
Tuo Ku Zi, Fang Pi
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« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2010, 10:05:15 AM » |
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Welcome aboard!
I was pre-diabetic, high blood pressure and had really bad lower leg edema and now one year and 230lbs lighter they're in the rear-view mirror (BP meds are 1/4 the dosage and will be gone soon)
Ian
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ATTN Freshly Pouched Freaks: Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!
Fear Can Hold You Prisoner - Hope Can Set You Free!
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LowCHO
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 11/02/10
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: West Coast, USA
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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2010, 10:17:57 AM » |
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Thanks Ian!
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ttowe
BTV Hostess and Future star of Chihuahua Hoarders / Licked to Death by cuteness
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Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2010, 03:01:36 PM » |
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Welcome aboard.
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Hello.. My name is Toni.. And I am a chihuahua addict.
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LowCHO
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 11/02/10
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: West Coast, USA
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« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2010, 04:06:58 PM » |
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Thank you, Toni ... love the videos!
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Big Mickey
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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2010, 04:20:37 PM » |
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Hey luddy,
Welcome to the show!!! Also thanks for a great show idea. We have done some minor stuff on WLS curing diabetes in the past, but I really think we need to touch on it some more. I think we need to dedicate a segment to just this. Time to fire up the research engine on this one.
Don't be a stranger!
Mike
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Who is just as observant, and dashingly good looking, as his wife is.
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LowCHO
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 11/02/10
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: West Coast, USA
Posts: 451
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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2010, 04:09:44 AM » |
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Thanks, Mike ... would love to see this ... can't wait.
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Indykitty
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/15/2008
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Indianapolis, IN
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I'm going to be a diamond, some day...
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2010, 05:11:22 AM » |
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shepkatt
Honey Badger don't give a sh*t
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2010, 06:06:58 AM » |
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Welcome Welcome!
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I enjoy fine chocolate.. cheese and being on time. I am Switzerland!
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LowCHO
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 11/02/10
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: West Coast, USA
Posts: 451
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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2010, 06:41:08 AM » |
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Thanks for the welcome guys!
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