I'm a Newbie! Lots of Support Needed, Please!

[Chattyaholic]

Hello everyone! I just joined the group last night and I'm really looking forward to "getting healthy" again. I've been overweight since the birth of my first child...BUT that was more than 27 years ago so I know I can't keep using HIM as my EXCUSE!!

I was recently diagnosed type II diabetic so now I REALLY have to "get my rear in gear" and lose weight. I am on 500 mg glucophage per day, and with that, diet and exercise my blood sugar is doing very well I'm happy to say. And I have to say also, that I'm REALLY excited about getting healthy again!!

I'm hoping to be supportive to others here, as well as receive lots of support too. Thanks for letting me join in the group!!

 

[tlgoblue]

Hi Chatty!
Glad to have you over here! Please take good care of yourself. Getting to this board is a great start! Lots of supportive people, great ideas and a place to dump if you feel overwhelmed. Glad to hear you are keeping your sugar in check! Are you following any specific plan? There ares some great low carb recipes on this board, as well as just plain common sense meal ideas. Good luck on your journey!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

 

[LisaTx]

Welcome, Chatty!

I read about your week last week on the CB. I'm so glad you decided to join us on WISH.

I know it goes against what the ADA recommends, but I hope you will at least do some reasearch on a low carb diet to control your diabetes. My diabetic DH is doing so fantastic on Atkins. He's getting so trim and his blood sugar is doing great. We go to the endicrinologist tomorrow and I can't wait to get his new results.

Whatever plan you do choose, we're glad you're here and we'll be here to support you 100%!

 

[tiggereyore]

Hi
I too am on glucophage 500 (but 2 xs a day) more as a prevention of the type II. I have pycos and that makes it very hard for the body to use insulin. When I got my 1 test my level was 21.6 high side of normal, 2 1/2 weeks later it was down to 14.7 my dr treats pycos starting at 15 so she didn't increase my doseage. It has helped with the appitite control and weight I'm down 10 lbs with this medication (I'd be down more if I got my but in gear)I don't know if you've had the nasty bowel side effects with it yet? but look out. I also feel that although it took a couple of months to show the real weight effect. It is now working. good luck

 

[DoeWDW]

Welcome Chatty!! You've found a great place for support on your journey to becoming healthier!! There aren't a better bunch of people anywhere on the Net!

 

[wovenwonder]

Welcome to WISH Chatty! You will find LOADS of support here as you melt away the pounds and become healthier. I'm not sure if you've decided on a 'plan' yet. If not, you might want to check out this old thread that talks about low carb eating and diabetes. Even if you don't want to eat 'Atkins' WOE you may decide to watch your carbs in whatever eating plan you chose.

WISHers are being very succesful on Low Carb, WW and almost everything in between.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

Welcome Chatty.

 

[Lanshark]

Hi Chatty,

Good luck! You'll find lots of support here. Are you using a particular diet plan?

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Welcome Chatty.......

so nice of you to join this group of losers!!!! You won't find a better bunch anywhere. Lots of inspiration and I'm sure you will be inspiring yourself pretty soon.

Best WISHes.

 

[WDWLVR]

Welcome Chatty!

I've only been here at WISH for a week but have gotten lots of great support. Always nice to see new people joining in.

 

[JoshMom5]

<font color=blue>Welcome Chatty...

I have been a WISH member for almost a month now and it is the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. I come to the site at least once every day, sometimes to lurk and sometimes I have something to add, but it's great to read what everyone else is doing because they are all so supportive here.

Good luck in whatever plan you choose.

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Welcome, Chatty! Lots of support is just what you will get with WISH!! I'm glad you are joining our group of "big losers"!!

 

[tiggerlover]

Hi Chatty! Welcome to WISH, so glad that you could join us, there is always room for one more.

 

[catherine]

Hi Chatty and welcome to WISH, I hope that you know we are a group of big losers!! I started WISH at the beginning of Aug, and I have never looked back. The support that you get is incredible and other WISHers are such an inspiration to me. I hope that you get as much out of it as I have.