The eve of my D'struction

[Injecto]

:rofl: :rofl:

I just HAD to put it that way...(plus, I just know some of you are going to roll with that...those drama queen/king haters out there).

So, here I am, on the eve of my 1st year with D.
One year ago, on this night, I was scared. I knew something was wrong when I couldn't hold my own friggin pee in for more than a 1/2 hour in the last month and a half. I lost 20lbs and was thirsty enough to drink anything wet within 2 inches of me. I was lying in bed, listening to my newborn baby breathe beside me, freaked that the dx was going to be Diabetes (isn't the internet great, I dxd myself). I had a Dr. appt scheduled for the morning. I just couldn't sleep. Little did I know that that night was going to be NOTHING compared to what I went through the very next day.

Let's take a quick stroll down memory lane. In that year:

I lost 20 lbs (only to gain it back again).
I went from MDI to Pumping in 4 months (I know, sacrilege in some vet's opinions), but nailed my A1C from 11.9 to 6.1 in 6 months).
I've wanted to quit/kill myself many times over.
I lost my wife, and got her back again.
I've experienced true physical anxiety.

So, that may be the negative, what about the positive you say? Well, in reality, diabetes has NOTHING positive about it, no matter how you try to spin it. That said, some good things did happen.

I met some great people on the DF. I owe a handful some real big hugs for getting me through some tough $h!T.
I got re-engaged, re-married, and re-honeymooned (yes, to the same woman, who the **** else would put up with this eh?)
I went to Paris baby....

Anyways, that's about it for now. Time for a drink.

[2high]

I can remember your first few threads, and how down you were... you've come far, and I'm proud to call you a friend.

((hugs))

[Penny]

Wow, only a year! I feel like we have known you forever. You have many things to be proud of, and I am happy that things have worked out for you.

[notme]

Wow Injecto Happy D'Anniversary. Well, I guess you would say that?? ;)

Your year has been eventful and I am sure sometimes miserable. Somehow, you have come through it all looking great and feeling pretty darn good from what I can tell.

Glad you found the forums and we were able to take the journey with you.

[gettingby]

Injecto, I'm glad you stuck around. It has been a rough year for you and I'm glad things have turned out well for you. Keep plugging along. We are always here to offer support and virtual (((hugs))). :D

[xMenace]

I remember a lot of that. Lost 15lbs in a week. As a 14yr old weighing weighing 143 when you weighed 155 the week before was quite scary. Having to pee constantly and feeling like passing out made you very aware of something wrong. Actually passing out in the hospital was not good either. It was rather a relief having those symptoms reversed.

Barry was actually here on a christian cruise ship a year or two ago. Cool.

[kgm0612]

You've come a long way over the last year, Injecto. I know it hasn't been easy, but you hung in there!

Karen

[mg_2204]

'Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it' - Helen Keller

Glad you're part of this forum! :)

[Gangrel]

In honour of it, I still think you need to change your name to Pumpo.

How about we celebrate with a DQ ice cream cake? Mmmmmmm, ice cream cake........

[belyro]

I'm with Gangrel....change the name to Pumpo and then let's all eat DQ ice cream cake! (But can someone figure out how many carbs are in one piece so I know how much to bolus?)

In all seriousness, you've come a long way, dude. Here's to a great year ahead.

[FLescape]

You are an extreme example of, "what doesn't kill you makes you strong!" Congrats!

[princesslinda]

Injecto, congrats on successfully getting through your first year of "the big-D." You came to the forum about the same time I did....amazing what a difference a year can make! Sounds like you've had a lot of hard times, but you've overcame every adversity thrown at you in the past year (at least the one's you've shared with us).

Cheers to you on surviving year one! 50 more to go!:cheers:

[andypoo]

Here's a big pat on the back,Injecto. I know how tough it is bud. I've been down that road also, being a girl with diabetes isn't any easier, There may be some issues that are different but all in al it's a very hard disease to live with. I've been divorced and married the second time to the same man,also. Only difference is I wanted the divorce.I've also had those fleeting thoguhts breeze through my mind. I've always been the type to leave,get out,but go back numorous times. My husband has been with me for 38 yrs.So I guess we'll stay together until the end of time.

[shockme]

happy d anniversary,injecto! you're right-injecto is way cooler! glad you've made it thru the other side......trish

[Olidus]

And your Canadian to boot :) :D
It really does help to read this thread. I am waiting to get my 1st A1C results. (( Will get them Thursday )).

I have a baby on the way - 1st one Nov 28th.
My mood and feedings towards the D has been like a roller coaster, all over the place.

I'm glade to see this post and believe me when I tell you that it does somewhat inspire me.

Happy Anniversary with the D, keep up the great work.

[Injecto]

Thanks for the well wishes and Happy D day accolades. :)

Now Gangy baby...where's my Blizzard?

[tanyatype1]

Happy D-versary Injecumpo! (ya, that doesn't work does it?!) Glad you're doing better these days bud! Cheers!

[glashalful]

Wow! That's THREE posts per day! I bow to your "posti-ness"!!! Way to go, Injecto!!

Eliz

[notme]

This gives us three more distinctly useable names......

Animaso or Delteco or Mini Medo. ;)

[Injecto]

Wow! That's THREE posts per day! I bow to your "posti-ness"!!! Way to go, Injecto!!

Eliz

Yeah, I guess it does LOL...but there were a LOT more at the beginning.

[Gangrel]

Now Gangy baby...where's my Blizzard?

Uhhh, sorry, I bought you one, but I ate it.

*belch*

[peej07]

Congrats, I hope I can make the same turn around that you have over the last year.

[shabbie6247]

Injecto, I'm glad you stuck around. It has been a rough year for you and I'm glad things have turned out well for you. Keep plugging along. We are always here to offer support and virtual (((hugs))). :D

you took the words right outa my keyboard!

happy d' day :)