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[reneeandmark]

I have been following these boards for several weeks now and am extremely pleased by how positive so many people are. I was recently diagnosed diabetic and am now in stage 1 of kidney failure. The doc says change my life or lose it. My husband and I adopted 2 incredible children last year after 9 years of infertility and I want to be around to see them grow up. Since May I have lost 40 pounds. I need to lose at least 100 more. I am following a diet given by my kidney specialist. No potatoes, no white bread, no white pasta and no white rice. Of course, no sugar due to this diabetes thing. Since going on this 2 months ago, I have lost 25 pounds. The other 15 came from WW for a few months. Thank you all for being so supportive of each other.

 

[LisaTx]

Welcome to WISH, renee.

I'm sorry to hear about your health problems, but I'm sure you can make a huge improvement with the proper medical care, diet and exercise. My DH has. Two years ago he was in the beginning stages of congestive heart failure and last year he was diagnosed with type II diabetes. In July we discovered the Atkins diet (which sounds very similar to yours) and he has lost over 40 lbs. His cardiologist is thrilled and his endicrinologist says if he keeps this up, he'll be considered pre-diabetic. The medicines for his heart are working wonderfully and he's healthier and looks better than he has in years.

I hope to read great things about you here too.

 

[DoeWDW]

Renee, welcome to WISH!! It sounds like you have a wonderful DH and 2 beautiful children to help you stay motivated.

We'll be glad to help you by answering questions, offering support when the road is rough and, of course, helping you celebrate your success!

It sounds like you're well on your way - you've already lost 40 pounds - WOW!! Keep up the great work and hopefully the rest will just melt away and you'll be healthier and better able to keep up with those 2 kids!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Hi Renee Welcome to WISH!! You've certainly come to the right place for support! I know I couldn't have come as far as I have without all my WISH buddies around!!

It sounds like you have already made a good beginning on your weight loss plan! Keep up the good work and let us know how things are going with you!!

 

[nativetxn]

Welcome to WISH. I'm glad to see you have already posted to the challenge thread.

We're here to help you, if you need us, all you need to do is ask. I'm glad you decided to join us