I need some pick me up peeps! I feel sooooo bummed! I was at the doctors yesterday for some other issues and discussed a chest x ray result and found out that I have atherosclerosis. I know it's from being obese for over a decade and not eating right and not exercising. OBESITY KILLS! Even the lite weights as I've been told I was...I never thought I was.

I never had high blood pressure, diabetes, but I did however have elevated cholesterol levels, but because my good levels were always high they would always say that I was fine (ugh). So alas, with genetics, obesity and lack of exercise it's come to this (SIGH)

Well THANK GOD I'm no longer obese,I have a normal BMI. I had already determined this was the year of exercise for me And if this doesn't kick my butt off the couch I don't know what else will!!!

I am 44 yrs old and if I had not lost this weight I don't know how long I would have lasted. I am SOOOO THANKFUL to God for allowing me to have the sleeve which saved my life!!!!!

Wow, I'm sorry about this--that must be a hard thing to hear after all the effort you've put into losing weight.

Speaking of couches, I'm starting the Couch to 5K program this week. If it would be helpful, you're welcome to join me! Here's my post from earlier today: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/30145-couch-to-5k-anyone-want-to-join-me/page__fromsearch__1

Either way, I wish you the best with becoming even healthier than you are now!

Yeah I think that's it. I fought to drop this weight to get healthy and BAM! hit with this news and now will have to fight again ugh...I'm tired of fighting.

I have to knock that out of my mind and wipe the tears away and just get up and fight some more.

Maybe I meant to help someone else out and show them it can be done, I don't know...I know with God's help I will beat this, just having a down moment.

Thank you!

Really sorry to hear this news. I don't know much about it but I wish you all the best.

Praying for you and you fam... Stay positive!

Good Afternoon Sister, I know you have received some bad new, but we serve a God that is greater than anything we could possible go through. The devil is a liar; you got nothing but a fight in you, because you could over come anything with the help of our Almighty God. We are healed by the stripes of JESUS CHRIST; Jesus has over come sickness and everything else for us on the cross. Now Sis, just as God granted you the ability to beat obesity, the BLOOD of JESUS will help you beat atherosclerosis; confession of the word over our situation and circumstances gives us peace and grant us healing. I am praying for you sister and believing in the name of Jesus you are healed. Speak life in your situation because God has giving us the ability to do that, according to His word, there is power of life and death in the our tongue, you already know this sisJ, SPEAK LIFE.

We as believer has to go through trails and tribulations but the word of God tells us to be of good cheer Jesus have over come those things. Don’t give the enemy any room to still the peace and joy God has given you.

Fit because your life isn’t over God has so much more work for you to do and this shall be another testimony that will help someone else. J

Call me when you get a chance, if you up too it.

Love Gina

Hey Sleeve 4 me...

sorry to hear your bad news, and I can understand why you are feeling down, Have they given you any advise on what to do from here on in?I'm think of you my lovely, and sending you love from across the pond x

Awwww, S, I'm so sorry to hear this! I am praying for you and hoping that this is just a temporary bump in the road. Hugs to you! Stay positive and come hear anytime you need uplifting...we are all HERE for you! Hugs!

Sorry to hear that... Keep your head held high, I know it has to be hard... But you have come so far.

I'm sorry to hear this but Making Changes said it all. You are such an encouragement. I know you can beat this and this too shall pass. God Bless You and hang in there my sister and trust in Jesus.

I'm so sorry to hear this news! Athero runs in my family so I understand what you are going through. I don't have it (not yet anyway..) Getting all your weight off is a first step that you've already conquered..so you are ahead of the game. Keep positive like the person you are and push forward..you seem like the type of person that isn't easily defeated : ) You'll be in my prayers.

Good Afternoon Sister, I know you have received some bad new, but we serve a God that is greater than anything we could possible go through. The devil is a liar; you got nothing but a fight in you, because you could over come anything with the help of our Almighty God. We are healed by the stripes of JESUS CHRIST; Jesus has over come sickness and everything else for us on the cross. Now Sis, just as God granted you the ability to beat obesity, the BLOOD of JESUS will help you beat atherosclerosis; confession of the word over our situation and circumstances gives us peace and grant us healing. I am praying for you sister and believing in the name of Jesus you are healed. Speak life in your situation because God has giving us the ability to do that, according to His word, there is power of life and death in the our tongue, you already know this sisJ, SPEAK LIFE.

We as believer has to go through trails and tribulations but the word of God tells us to be of good cheer Jesus have over come those things. Don’t give the enemy any room to still the peace and joy God has given you.

Fit because your life isn’t over God has so much more work for you to do and this shall be another testimony that will help someone else. J

Call me when you get a chance, if you up too it.

Love Gina

THANK YOU! I guess this my thorn (my health issues one after another), as Paul speaks of. I will continue to TRUST GOD with my life and continue to let Him fight my battles...I'm just having a bad day, feeling sorry for myself lol...I still can't talk about it right now without crying. I know I have to STAND STILL and know that HE IS GOD and NO MATTER WHAT happens continue to TRUST. Love you sister, and thanks again.

Hey Sleeve 4 me...

sorry to hear your bad news, and I can understand why you are feeling down, Have they given you any advise on what to do from here on in?I'm think of you my lovely, and sending you love from across the pond x

Thanks coops! Well I started on baby asprin today and just got my lab results all normal and HDL is good...LDL calulated is 116 which is OK not optimal but OK. I pray the exercise will increase my HDL to help fight the LDL. I just got the news yesterday and after researching I was feeling bad today. I've gotta shake this off of me and start working towards fighting this fight. HUGS and thanks again!!!!

Thank you ALL SOOOO MUCH for being here for me! This has been a tough 2 days...I pray I can turn it around and make something positive out of this some how...some way. God will give me the strength I need, as He always does, Nothing can separate me from the love of God. Love you guys!

(((Sleeve4Me))) I have no words, but you're in my prayers.

Sleeve 4 me,

I just saw this post. I am so sorry you are now facing this with your health. Thankfully, you have your walk with God and you know how to take charge and beat this thing.

God bless you - I too will keep you in my prayers.

Sandy