Do you remember your first post on this forum ?
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I've been feeling pretty good about myself lately (fitting in to sz 16 cotton shorts w/buttons and a zipper.. helped) and I got to thinking that I was really in rough shape when I first came to this group... So... I looked back to one of my very first posts...Here it is...
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Its dated 3/08
I was writing in response to a fellow diabetic who was very encouraging.
Hi Patti, I'm 49 yrs. I have 75 lbs to lose. I have type 2 diabetes and was put on insulin 5+ years ago because I couldn't/would'nt get the weight off and exercise ... I'm here for support and saw your post.. Your progress is amazing and I hope you continue to do well... It is so difficult some days, but then i bump into people like you. I really need to get a handle on my food etc...I have no diabetic complications... 'yet'.... But...I eat too much at night and wake up with bs over 200... and wonder why i feel lousy... I think this site is great and I'm looking forward to connecting with people here. Thank you for an inspiring post...I'm heading off to read more that will get me thru 'tonight'....
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I said I didn't have any diabetes complications 'yet'... but 9 months after that post I had a heart attack... since then I've developed knee problems.. And since that post I've lost 55 pounds.
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What was your first post like ? are your posts different now ?
In mine I played down how miserable I was and just blew off the fact that I was abusing my body in dangerous ways... I have made so many changes that make more more healthy and feel proud of myself...