Hi, all. I've been in a funk and haven't felt like posting. The HMO denied my request to do a medical fast and I can't afford it on my own. In the meantime, I've put on over 10 lbs from stress about this and an ongoing problem I have at home. My blood sugar is a little higher than it should be with all the medication so I've got to try and get myself together and motivated. The reason I wanted the fast was to lose a lot of weight quickly so I can start walking again. I've had some orthopedic problems for the last few years which have prevented me from doing much walking. Now they are somewhat mitigated but I've put on so much weight it's too hard for me to walk much at all.
Carol -- sounds like you have a metatarsal problem. Do you have health insurance? You should see a good podiatrist to diagnose and treat your problem. It's important for diabetics to see a podiatrist regularly and take good care of our feet. You don't want to lose your mobility.

wtg melissa glen

HI ladies,

I just read nosugarmomma's post about her sugar being 82 and her getting the shakes. Is that typical for everyone? I just thought I'd see if I'm atypical (which wouldn't suprise me *smile*) My sugar can be in the sixties sometimes with no ill effects on me. Sometimes I get the shakes, heart beating fast, sweats in the 60s but usually it has to be below that for me. I had a 69 sugar yesterday and it didn't effect me at all (it was right before lunch so I didn't worry about it). Is that abnormal?? Nothing I can do about it if it is, but thought I'd check! My sugars are becoming lower since I've been exercising and dieting so my sugars are dropping lower more often as I decrease my insulin to accomodate.
Good luck to everyone on this crazy weight loss journey!
AmberM

Hi everyone.

I'm new to this thread, although I think I posted on one of the diabetes thread (may have been one of these) some time last year. I've been on 3fc for a while, but tend to forget about it when I fall off the diet wagon.

I was diagnosed as Type II in January 2004, and last year lost around 40lbs, which made my doc very happy. Unfortunately I'm in the last year of my law degree (whilst juggling kids and part time work in a law firm), and it's been kind of stressful, so I gained around 20 back again. The doc gave me grief last month about the fact that I'd gained it back, and that my levels were too high (rarely below 8), so he increased my meds and told me to lose weight before I go back to see him in August. I joined a UK slimming club called Slimming World last night, and I'm determined to do it this time.

Jo

welcome jo. good luck on journey. glen

Hi everyone.. im back..did ya miss me.. i had computer problems it had a bad virus and ate my hard drive.. im repeating what my kids told me as they are my computer experts and fixer uppers..am so greatful for their help and todays the 1st day i could use it so hello all and will post again after i catch up with everything (((((hugs))))) rosey

I am so happy right about now I lost 6 more pounds this last week. Work has been hetic and I am really busy but I still lost weight Angie

Well done on your weightloss, 6lbs is great!

Hi , my weight is moving in the right direction.
Things are going better.
Will make appointment with doc next month.
Have quite a few questions for him.
Happy losing everyone.
Thanks for the advise, Rosetta.

welcome back rosey.wtg angie. glen

Hi everyone..im so glad to have my computer back.. never realized how dependent i have gotton on using it w2g angie on your loss thats so awsome.. you are moving right along..hello to everyone else to..rosetta where are you girlfriend.. hope your not to deep in that funk..we miss you.. anything we can do for you..i am on summer vacation from curves.. my schedule and my dd is just not jiving.. however im doing exercise at home 30 min 3x a week as if i was going to curves and doing some walking too..i have my check up next week so will see what the dr thinks of my porgress this yr..hope you all have agreat day((((((((hugs))))))) rosey

Hi, Rosey. Yeh, I'm still in the funk. It has to do with a HVAC unit that is behind my apartment and disturbs my peace of mind. The owner is a large national corporation that I'm having a tough time getting to do the right thing. So I'm constantly anxious. All of you are so lucky who have your own homes. Can't afford to move. Anyway, I did get a respite this weekend and went to see the musical "Lennon." Enjoyed it, but oy vey -- all those gray heads in the audience -- is that "my generation?" I have managed to stay OP for 2 and 1/2 days this week. Trying not to let my problem sabotage this. I'm sorry that you aren't able to continue at Curves. You'll have to get those CDs out and start rocking to the oldies.
Hi to everyone else and congratulations on your weight loss.

Hi everyone..hope you are all having a great day..just got back from town.. was running errands and paying bills..its sunny but cool here today and windy..i weighed last night and have lost another 5 # i am so happy with myself ..rosetta wish i could cheer you up..heres hoping we all have a fun weekend.. lets all try a new thing this weekend and then report back..sounds fun doesnt it ((((((((hugs)))))))) rosey

wtg rosey. glen