a little late, but thought I'd post anyway. So.....how are you doing? Me, after a couple month stall, I've finally seen the scale move down. Not much, but so nice to see a number in the right direction. Surgeon consult: 300.8 Surgery day: 276 Today: 186 Total loss: 114.8 I really need to get back to working out and walking. It's been few and far between and I have to make that my goal for this week. Pam

Ummmm...don't you have a couple of little boys? There's no way you're "doing nothing" with them in your life! I'll bet you're doing more now than you were 10 months ago!

Pre-Op: 303 Current : 198 Total Loss: 105 Running total: 1232.9 =) YAY for us!!!

I have indirectly dealt with this for the last 9 years. Both of my husbands parents have it. His mom is not bad, and we manage with her diet and pills. His dad was getting injections 4 times a day when he passed. It also led to having both legs amputated because he would not control his sugar levels. It slowly killed him. It was very sad thing to see. We monitor my hubby because 2 of his sisters and 2 brother now have to deal with it in varying degrees. It is very liveable. There are alot of options now available since the Atkins diet came on the scene. My thoughts are with you, Like us, it is a lifestyle change. Pam

I haven't posted much, but I have to vent! My husband (who was always a size 31/31, has gained weight recently. He's in a 33. Big deal. BUT...this last few months he has been feeling tired and grouchy. I attributed it to his work schedule and the fact that he works at Delphi and is losing his job soon. Last week he came home from work sick (2nd time in 30 years!). I told him I thought he may have diabetes, but he just growled at me and went to bed. He was up all night vomiting and had stomach pains. When he couldn't breathe anymore, he asked me to call the squad. He went into the emergency room with a 754 blood glucose level. His triglycerides were 2100 and his cholesterol was 601. He had pancreaitis, dehydration, and generally was a mess! He was in intensive care for 4 days. He now has to give himself insulin 4 times a day. I have no experience with diabetes (thank God), and I now understand how happy so many of you are when you get your sugar levels under control after surgery. I almost lost him and I will say that other than his family history, he has no other problems that would have predisposed to this disease. So, for those of you with diabetes, please take good care of yourselves. It ain't easy! On an up note, I have lost 3 pounds eating like he is. I was getting too fond of the sweets again! Deb