This article is RIGHT on the mark. As a probable Type 2 diabetic with a probably dead pancreas I know. And this was well written, and good information. Good job!
Some of the concerns and comments about how a couple drinks might affect Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and his diabetes are well meaning, which is great.
I just completed 6 months of medically supervised diet. Checked into my dietcian's office at 8:00 am this morning (yes, May 1st), the first possible moment I could. <snicker> I have now met all the requirements needed for insurance approval.
At least 7 pounds weight loss from last visit and I think I'm close to were I started 6 months ago. <sigh>
I also met with the surgical consultant. She went over the whole lap band system again. Her name is Cynthia and she wrote the book, which I need to go order.
TDD is down to 80 units a day from 150.
Treadmill walking is up to 22 1/2 minutes a day last night and 20 minutes a day consistently the last two weeks.
Best news — dog agility practice is going better!
Now I am waiting for insurance approval and I'm going to keep up with what I am doing with food, as low carb and fat as I can stand and only as much protein as I need to get through the day.
I had to return my first Ping (Animas pump), after my first weekend with it because I managed to scratch a very big area on it. Looked like it had come in contact with in enemy board, and not for just a few moments.
Being the geek I am, I have sheets of screen protector for PDA devices. I have to cut the sheet down substantially but I've had one on my pump for several months and it had gotten scratched, dirty, etc, even started a hole in the plastic.
Peeled it off this evening and the screen is as good as new. I immediately put on a new sheet and I'm good to go.
Wish I didn't have to go to those lengths, never did with the IR1000, the IR1200, the IR1250. Just the Ping. Weird.
My last weigh in is Friday morning, less than 3 days.
Good things are happening, finally. I had the best dog agility practice in a long time and was able to actually run a few of the courses.
I was having problems with Tarsel Tunnel Syndrome but after the chiropractor adjusted my foot and a day in my New Balance walking shoes, I'm fine.
I'm doing 15-20 minutes on the treadmill now, and I am eating protein and Slim-Fast only.
It's hard to wait now that I am committed to the surgery.
My last weigh in before surgery is on Friday at 8:00 am.
Still not losing weight. I am however, working hard on sleep, as I think that is the final problem. I’ve been getting to bed before 11:30, and I have been waking up at least twice, but I have stayed in bed.
Today I did real wel, went to bed before 11:30, woke up at my usual time, fed dogs, ate breakfast and went back to bed until 10:00 am. If I can do that again tonight and tomorrow, and then start getting to bed before 11:00 next week I think I will do a lot better.
Means I got over 6 hours of sleep, and I know I really need right around 8 hours, but am having trouble with the mask. Hopefully when school is out I can do even better.
We’ve got right around 5 more weeks, one week of that exam week.
May 1st is my last medical weight loss appointment. I've been doing okay, but I still don't think I losing weight.
I can have been doing Slimfast either shakes or bars during the day, but I'm still either too tired or too thirsty to be completely in control of eating. I'm working on it though. I do mostly protein at night, but went a little out of control yesterday. Felt better after though.
Yesterday was the end of the 5th six weeks, so we have about 6 more weeks to go of school.
The great news is that my blood sugar has been very smooth and fairly low.
Tuesday I'm literally taking a mental health day and seeing my psychriatrist hopefully to help me deal with the eating issue.
Yep, first time in a while, managed to walk 20 minutes on the treadmill, slowly of course, but without stopping.
Also did some weights.
I got a hold of my case manager, and have a time line now:
Seriously doubt it is going to happen in May, we’ll see how the projected time line goes against real life.
I have been doing SlimFast only during the day, usually 3 shakes and a bar. Doing protein only at night with some SlimFast.
I honestly don’t think I can do a liquid diet between now and June without hopes of surgery, but we’ll see. I am working hard to bring the insulin TDD down. My best has been at 30 units and I’m a long way from that. I did 30 units before noon.
Dogs are hard, especially if you haven’t had one before.
And I think the Obama’s have gone the right route — though I rarely suggest dogs as gifts even if Ted Kennedy wants to give you one. Well, especially if Ted Kennedy wants to give you a dog, but at least he didn’t offer to drive anyone anywhere.
Now the Obama’s are not going to experience a dog the way most people experience dogs. There is a White House kennel and there is a White House dog walker. So they might go weeks without being around the dog.
But rescues are hard. I’ve had three bad rescues in a row, and I don’t recommend a rescue for a first time dog owner. One drove everyone in the household nuts, especially the existing dog and was returned. One died of parvo, like Ophra just went through and the last one is still here, though that status could change. I will say that she is infinitly easier to live with since we put her on Xanax. We even got through last night’s thunderstorms without her disturbing the humans.
If you have a child that has allergies to dogs, you have to be even more careful. Getting a PWD, and bringing it into the house for a meeting in advance was a super idea.
Getting an older dog that already had tried a home was also a great idea. The breeder, Kennedy and the Obamas should have an idea why the dog failed from the first home and should have a better idea on whether the dog is going to fit or not.
All in all, I think they made a good decision.
Yeah, I’m counting.
I kinda of screwed up though, but I am not changing it. May 1st, the day of my appointment is the last day of TAKS testing. Since the Campus Technology job has been the final straw for me, I’m coming first for a change.
Anyway, getting through the day fine without Diet Gourmet food. Had a bit of cheese cubes earlier, and have had 3 SlimFast shakes so far.
Blood sugar has been good but the main reason for posting – made it to 15 minutes on the treadmill today! The longest before today since my restarts was 11 minutes and that was yesterday.
Got some good extra sleep so far today too. Got up at my usual time, fed dogs, messed with home server and then went back to bed until 11:00.
So far so good, though I’m off to grill a steak and have it.
My last medically supervised weight loss visit is 3 days away. I called and checked to make sure they had the appointment in the computer and they do.
Ate my last Diet Gourmet meal. Right now, I’m been going through the school day drinking and eating SlimFast and I would ate my Diet Gourmet meal when I got home from school. I’ve done pretty well with that, but was very stressed out today by student behavior. Most of our students were there and very wound up.
I’m up to 11 minutes on the treadmill today. And TDD is down to 85, so things are going in the right direction, but I don’t think I’m losing weight. I think I’m going to have to focus on sleeping, as I am not doing that well.