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Saw my Dr. today, a1c 6.2 blood sugars running in the 70's and 80's. Took me off insulin today, woohoo!!! So happy
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Saw my Dr. today, a1c 6.2 blood sugars running in the 70's and 80's. Took me off insulin today, woohoo!!! So happy
:D

Saw my Dr. today, a1c 6.2 blood sugars running in the 70's and 80's. Took me off insulin today, woohoo!!! So happy
:D

Saw my Dr. today, a1c 6.2 blood sugars running in the 70's and 80's. Took me off insulin today, woohoo!!! So happy
:D

To all of my sixty something freinds in the process of WLS or contemplating it, think about this. I had my surgery a few months before my 62nd birthday, I was almost 62 and felt almost 90. Aches in all my joints, frequent doctor appointments to monitor my co-morbidities, and nothing was getting better. I remember just feeling old and a few years from retirement and thinking, what am I going to be like when I will finally have time for myself and will I be a burden on my family as my health deteriorates. Hell, just bending over to tie my shoes was an ordeal. Does any of that sound familiar? So what's it like today? I feel 10- 15 years younger! Off most meds, no more sleep apnea, I can walk for miles, and not only can I tie my shoes with ease I can finally look down and see them. I finally feel like I can keep up with the kids, I feel like I've gotten off the bench and gone from a spectator to a participant in life. So, are we too old to go through this? Absolutely not! I know there are lots of hoops to jump through (it took me over a year), and surgery is scary, but look in the mirror and ask yourself what your life will be like if you do nothing.

Because of other medical problems, results of many years of being over weight, and my age my goal is 150, My surgeon set my goal at 180

I had my sleeve 2/17/14, After 2 a1c of 6.2 I finally got off insulin in November, Doing great now. Just eat the Protein and very few carbs and it will happen for you too!!

Saw my Dr. today, a1c 6.2 blood sugars running in the 70's and 80's. Took me off insulin today, woohoo!!! So happy
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I love pop corn, but its one of those things I don't tolerate well, I still eat a little bit, but I have to eat it very slowly It is on the Dr's list of foods that may not be tolerated well, but I had to try it. Good luck

Saw my Dr. today, a1c 6.2 blood sugars running in the 70's and 80's. Took me off insulin today, woohoo!!! So happy
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Milwaukee,WI

I agree the first 4-6 weeks were hard, but hang in there it does get better I'm 11 months post op and can eat just about anything, but small amounts. I have no regrets.I no longer need insulin or my high blood pressure meds I love my Water aerobics class ( I always hated exercise) and although I'm losing slower than many people on here, I feel healthier and happy with the changes.

I want to be able to ride a roller coaster again

LOL love it!

I know what you mean, mine is too. Isn't it amazing the changes in our bodies after surgery?

That's always great news!!!!

Now that's what I'm talking about!!! Congratulations!

Saw my Dr. today, a1c 6.2 blood sugars running in the 70's and 80's. Took me off insulin today, woohoo!!! So happy
:D

Saw my Dr. today, a1c 6.2 blood sugars running in the 70's and 80's. Took me off insulin today, woohoo!!! So happy
:D

I was shocked when I went shopping for sneakers, I no longer needed to buy wide width. The new narrow width gave me so many more options I may become a shoe girl and buy all the latest styles! LOL

As a nurse we always count Jello as a liquid, so yes it counts in your Water intake, so does broth and popcicles.

Check for free clinics in your area, I went to one here in Wisconsin for 2 years when I had no insurance and although I was over their income requirement I only had to pay $ 10. for each visit.

As a nurse we always count Jello as a liquid, so yes it counts in your Water intake, so does broth and popcicles.

I go to a Water aerobics class 3x/week. and 10 min stretching exercises at home 2 days per week. I hope to do more walking but right now I'm too unsteady and afraid I'd fall somewhere and would't be able to get home.

I was sleeved in Feb 2014 and I too had alot of pain for at least 2 weeks, can't remember exactly when I started to feel better, but I did. I slept a lot, took my pain meds and just kept eating a few bites every 2 hrs. So hang in there things will get better soon!