Hi everyone!

I just started weight watchers today and I am excited to see how much weight I can lose. So far today has been great. I am actually going to be under my points for the day and I am not hungry at all. I think I am actually going to enhoy this diet. I have discussed possibly having the lap band surgery but me and my doctor decided that I would attempt this first then after 6 months if I am not where I want to be in weight loss then I would consider the surgery. I really don't want to go that route but I need to get the weight off.

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year and I have had a tough time with it. So far I have been on several medications for it and they have all worked to bring my blood sugar down to normal but I have been having one side effect that I can't handle. All the medications have caused me to gain fluid weight. I gained almost 50 pounds on the medication and was up to almost 320 pounds 6 months ago because of this. I was on the highest dose possible of Lasix a fluid pill (so much that my cardiologist that I went to for a check up because of the fluid was worried I was going to kill my kidneys). So I was taken off most of the medication I am now only on metformin which only helps a little and I have now lost all the fluid weight and then some. I am going to go see a diabetes specialist in a few weeks to see if he can find a medication that will not cause me to gain fluid. Wish me luck!

Sorry for the long intro but I am excited and ready to make some new friends!

Everyone have a great night and a Happy Labor Day!

Welcome. I suggest you look for a Support Group or Challenge to join; a small group of friends to help keep you motivated, find one that inspires you or fits your needs, and just post to join. Be sure to check out the Weight Watchers forum!

Hello in Huntsville and welcome to 3FC from another bamachic. Good luck.

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Hello and welcome to 3FC. Good luck to you in your journey and in reaching all your goals.

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani

Hi there from Huntsville, I live between Huntsville and Guntersville...at the bottom of Grant. I was violently shoved off the wagon(J/K...LOL). This time I started off at 170 pounds and this time last year(September 5 to be exact) I ran a 5K at 145 pounds. So, stay motivated and focused and you will be fine because when I first started I was 215 ponds at 5'4". Hang in there!!!

Thank you eveyone for the warm welcome. I am now on day 3 and doing good. Good luck to everyone on their journey's.

princessalex to 3FC
Hugs, Support, and Encouragement on your weight loss journey