Need To Get On The Bandwagon!!!

Dorrie · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2008, 09:49 AM

Hi! My name is Dorrie...I have not posted here since last year. I do post at a different site but it is not really for diabetics..they just have a section for it and there are very few members that use it...maybe 4 in total! I feel I need more help and they can offer me...more support!
I was dx'ed Oct 06...Type 2.
I have struggled with the disease and the changes I need to make. I have put on 50 pounds.....some prior to dx after I started antidepressants and the rest since my dx. I am only 5 feet tall and weigh just over 200 lbs. I am miserable but for whatever stupid reason lack the motivation required to eat healthy and lose weight. I have tried to lose but 3-4 water pounds later it stops and it is a struggle that gets no where.
I am attempting to get off the antidepressants and believe that it will help a bit...but it takes time to stop these pills.
I take metformin and glyberide...but get alot of low sugars...if I reduce my meds I go too high so I snack a fair bit.
I am a grama and my granddaughter lives with me...she is 1 year old and does keep me hopping!!!
What is your experience...what made you decide to put your health first...I need to get there...I know that if I do not then I will suffer but ahhh it is so hard to make the necessary changes!

The_QUIET_one · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2008, 11:54 AM

Hey there welcome to DF, sorry to hear you are having a hard time, for me its simply because once you take care of it you dont have to worry about it as much. Or rather you do but to a lesser degree. Thats what I find anyhow, also you gotta stay healthy so you can keep track of your granddaughter

Take care of yourself, hope you find what your looking for here.

fgummett · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2008, 04:11 PM

Hey Dorrie... another Canuck! Welcome to DF! So glad you found us.
For me, posting regularly here is a big motivation... helpful supportive folks but also I don't want to let any of them down. Ultimately your aim should be to be healthy for your own sake, but in the meantime I'd agree that your Grand-Daughter must be a pretty good reason to take good care of yourself

BriOnH · #4 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorrie

I have struggled with the disease and the changes I need to make. I have put on 50 pounds.....some prior to dx after I started antidepressants and the rest since my dx. I am only 5 feet tall and weigh just over 200 lbs.

Dorrie, do you think the weight gain was because of Effexor? Does type 2 diabetes run in your family at all? The forums are a great place for help, encouragement, friendship and information. Glad to see you a board!

becks7 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 10:39 AM

Hi Dorrie, keep positive...it's really hard for me too sorting all of this out. I went to the library and checked out some books to educate myself. Take it one day at a time and maybe sit down and write one goal for yourself to tackle this week. Maybe get your granddaughter in the stroller and walk just a little bit to begin with. I noticed I get lower numbers (for me) better when I walk after supper then doing an exercise video or the bike. My granddaughter lives with us also and I know what a challenge that in itself can be. She's sort of my moral booster, everytime I look at her face I keep reminding myself I have to make these changes if not for me for her. You can do it!!!

Dorrie · #6 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 12:48 PM

Thanks everone!! Yes Brion I do think the effexor is the problem..that is part of the reason I need to go off of it. Today is day 3 of cutting back on the effexor and I am a little anxious but I know that it is OK...I just breathe!! So far no extreme side effects!!! Also diabetes is in every generation of our family...has been for the last4 or 5 at least!! BUMMER!!