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After my silliness earlier I did a 30 minute round trip to Tezzie express ate tea (crab pie) then felt funny. Nice little hypo of 2.6. ******. Tsp golden syrup. 10 mins later 7.6! Now 5.5
Feel ****! :(
 
Scandichic said:
After my silliness earlier I did a 30 minute round trip to Tezzie express ate tea (crab pie) then felt funny. Nice little hypo of 2.6. ******. Tsp golden syrup. 10 mins later 7.6! Now 5.5
Feel ****! :(
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Hope you feel better soon.
You know I am working hard at delaying the need for meds because I don't want this to happen to me. I know it will probably happen eventually.

Hope you're ok x

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Jamrox said:
Hope you feel better soon.
You know I am working hard at delaying the need for meds because I don't want this to happen to me. I know it will probably happen eventually.

Hope you're ok x

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I am trying to lose weight so i can come off meds! Lol!
 
...I'm finding it quite difficult to lose weight, I still want to lose a stone...I know the following is to do with it but everyone is so supportive that I'll say about it although I haven't before, I feel quite embarrassed as it makes me feel very stupid and very weak...

...when I was about 28 I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid gland...my then GP prescribed lorazepam, which turned out to be completely the wrong treatment...its a strong sedative and by the time I found out about six months later I was addicted to it....my GP was later struck off as he was an alcoholic...everyone had an awful story to tell about him and his advice and medication, I'm by far the only one..

Anyway, I could never get off these tablets, over 30 years and they still kept giving me repeat prescriptions without question and I didn't question either as I knew I couldn't function without them .....a pharmacist was assigned to our surgery to get all of us off these tablets but she was only paid for a year so she had to leave after that....I have managed to get down to half of one of them every day and I know that I will need them permanently....I take it in the morning and don't feel like 'me' until a while after I've taken it so I've resigned myself to that I will always have to take it....

I think I'm far from the only one, I've never said about it before, I feel quite angry about it all ....my current GP, a lovely man, says its best to stay on them...he says they do affect my metabolism and thats why its hard for me to lose weight. I was so skinny before!!

This all makes me sound as if I'm sorry for myself, I'm really not, its just such a relief to say about it, thank god for this forum, as I've skimmed over it when telling my family, made light of it, I really think there are many more like me, on these tablets.

My weight obviously affects my diabetes, I'm really trying to get it down, sometimes its just hard.
 
Jamrox said:
I wonder how many other people think they are also the fattest person in the pool.

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I don't anymore. once I would have been if I had the courage to go. when you cannot get a swimsuit anywhere that will fit, even online, American sites you know you are not going to see anyone fatter at the pool.
I started out at swim sessions provided by a very enlightened doctor, which were exclusively for people with BMI 40+. so we all looked the same. there really ought to be more of these sessions provided. it is amazing how many large people feel excluded..
I gained confidence to go to public swimming sessions after just a few weeks, but I know of many people who just can't.
 
Pollylocks said:
...I'm finding it quite difficult to lose weight, I still want to lose a stone...I know the following is to do with it but everyone is so supportive that I'll say about it although I haven't before, I feel quite embarrassed as it makes me feel very stupid and very weak...

...when I was about 28 I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid gland...my then GP prescribed lorazepam, which turned out to be completely the wrong treatment...its a strong sedative and by the time I found out about six months later I was addicted to it....my GP was later struck off as he was an alcoholic...everyone had an awful story to tell about him and his advice and medication, I'm by far the only one..

Anyway, I could never get off these tablets, over 30 years and they still kept giving me repeat prescriptions without question and I didn't question either as I knew I couldn't function without them .....a pharmacist was assigned to our surgery to get all of us off these tablets but she was only paid for a year so she had to leave after that....I have managed to get down to half of one of them every day and I know that I will need them permanently....I take it in the morning and don't feel like 'me' until a while after I've taken it so I've resigned myself to that I will always have to take it....

I think I'm far from the only one, I've never said about it before, I feel quite angry about it all ....my current GP, a lovely man, says its best to stay on them...he says they do affect my metabolism and thats why its hard for me to lose weight. I was so skinny before!!

This all makes me sound as if I'm sorry for myself, I'm really not, its just such a relief to say about it, thank god for this forum, as I've skimmed over it when telling my family, made light of it, I really think there are many more like me, on these tablets.

My weight obviously affects my diabetes, I'm really trying to get it down, sometimes its just hard.
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I have 'liked' your post @Pollylocks because I am so impressed that you feel comfortable enough to open up like this. that takes courage.
you have a right to be angry with your former GP, but you are channelling your anger in a positive way to get as well as you can. I have seen something similar with a relative's GP, it seemed like he was lazy and incompetent in issuing repeat prescriptions to an elderly and confused lady who ended up with enough meds to see off all of her neighbours in the sheltered accommodation.

there are good GPs too, and it is good you have found one that hopefully you will be able to trust.

Don't focus on the weight too much. there is more of you to love.
Pipp
 
Scandichic said:
No. Just been really silly. Stressful few days at work, went to kid fete, ate 1/3 of muffin and 1/2 mini fudge. Got home and opened family bag of crisps. Got bowlful and small glass of wine. Bs 8.5, 7.8, 8.5, 8.3. Really silly. Feel slightly tipsy. Now cooking pizza for kids. Went to cook crab pie but what I thought was crab turned out to be water chestnuts! :confused:
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AWWWW! Scandichic
Must be a day for silly and stressful behaviour. I have been silly too. Eaten and drank all sorts of stuff that will sabotage my weight loss programme. With another 5 to 6 stones to go I can't afford to do silly. Wouldn't mind if I had enjoyed it, but I didn't. At least I don't have stress at the moment.
Enough of me. Scandi, and everyone else struggling today, this will pass, soon I hope.
Wishing you all well
Pipp

I almost said 'wish you were here' so you can consider this as my holiday postcard to you all. Don't wish you were here at all though, it has been peeing down all day.
 
Scandichic said:
After my silliness earlier I did a 30 minute round trip to Tezzie express ate tea (crab pie) then felt funny. Nice little hypo of 2.6. ******. Tsp golden syrup. 10 mins later 7.6! Now 5.5
Feel ****! :(
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Are you still on Metformin Scandi? Has it been discussed recently?

Just read a subsequent post.....

Do you really feel there is an equitable trade off if you're going to 2.6? It can't make sense to fuel up to meds, surely?
 
Pipp said:
I don't anymore. once I would have been if I had the courage to go. when you cannot get a swimsuit anywhere that will fit, even online, American sites you know you are not going to see anyone fatter at the pool.
I started out at swim sessions provided by a very enlightened doctor, which were exclusively for people with BMI 40+. so we all looked the same. there really ought to be more of these sessions provided. it is amazing how many large people feel excluded..
I gained confidence to go to public swimming sessions after just a few weeks, but I know of many people who just can't.
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Oh, and before any of you think of asking if we couldn't get big enough swimsuits did we go in our birthday suits the answer is NO!
 
AndBreathe said:
Are you still on Metformin Scandi? Has it been discussed recently?

Just read a subsequent post.....

Do you really feel there is an equitable trade off if you're going to 2.6? It can't make sense to fuel up to meds, surely?
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If I were like you and under 5.9 fasting, I would be asking to come off them but since my fasting norm is around 6.6 then I don't think I'm there yet! It's the first time I've gone down to 2.6 and I think that's due to sheer stupidity on my party and I don't deserve any sympathy. Work has been horrendously stressful. Something happened at work which was extremely worrying and we were told that the people concerned would be summoned to see the boss. Since it was feasible it could have unwittingly been any of us we were all worried. So I came in had a glass of wine and opened a family bag of crisps. I got a small bowl and put a big handful in and ate them. Bs went up and down for a bit between 8.5, 7.6. 8.5 etc. by the time we got the crab and I made our dinner we ate at 8:40 which was far too late. Whilst the pie was in the oven I went out and walked for 30 mins too! Doh! I hadn't had enough food so it was my own stupid fault. I feel even more of an idiot writing this down! :( I think I will be able to come off the met but not for another couple of stone. I anticipate the bs coming down as I lose more weight.
 
Pipp said:
AWWWW! Scandichic
Must be a day for silly and stressful behaviour. I have been silly too. Eaten and drank all sorts of stuff that will sabotage my weight loss programme. With another 5 to 6 stones to go I can't afford to do silly. Wouldn't mind if I had enjoyed it, but I didn't. At least I don't have stress at the moment.
Enough of me. Scandi, and everyone else struggling today, this will pass, soon I hope.
Wishing you all well
Pipp

I almost said 'wish you were here' so you can consider this as my holiday postcard to you all. Don't wish you were here at all though, it has been peeing down all day.
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Glad you're enjoying your hols! Sometimes I wonder why I let myself get to this size although I don't generally do self pity. I am horrendously impatient and can't wait to shift this weight. I am convinced that if I can shift the weight the bp and bs will fall into place. Also I still can't get into that damned fat face dress! Well I can but it doesn't look nice! It's raining here this morning! Need to go into work and mark more ks4 stuff. Then am definitely going to go walking weather permitting! I need to get back on track after yesterday's stupidity.
Pollylocks said:
...I'm finding it quite difficult to lose weight, I still want to lose a stone...I know the following is to do with it but everyone is so supportive that I'll say about it although I haven't before, I feel quite embarrassed as it makes me feel very stupid and very weak...

...when I was about 28 I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid gland...my then GP prescribed lorazepam, which turned out to be completely the wrong treatment...its a strong sedative and by the time I found out about six months later I was addicted to it....my GP was later struck off as he was an alcoholic...everyone had an awful story to tell about him and his advice and medication, I'm by far the only one..

Anyway, I could never get off these tablets, over 30 years and they still kept giving me repeat prescriptions without question and I didn't question either as I knew I couldn't function without them .....a pharmacist was assigned to our surgery to get all of us off these tablets but she was only paid for a year so she had to leave after that....I have managed to get down to half of one of them every day and I know that I will need them permanently....I take it in the morning and don't feel like 'me' until a while after I've taken it so I've resigned myself to that I will always have to take it....

I think I'm far from the only one, I've never said about it before, I feel quite angry about it all ....my current GP, a lovely man, says its best to stay on them...he says they do affect my metabolism and thats why its hard for me to lose weight. I was so skinny before!!

This all makes me sound as if I'm sorry for myself, I'm really not, its just such a relief to say about it, thank god for this forum, as I've skimmed over it when telling my family, made light of it, I really think there are many more like me, on these tablets.

My weight obviously affects my diabetes, I'm really trying to get it down, sometimes its just hard.
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That's horrendous! I think you are very brave to share with us all! ((((((((((Huge hugs!!!!!!!!))))))))
Have you thought of dividing the half into a quarter? Do they do a lower dosage? Or is it not possible? :(
 
Pollylocks I so sympathies with you over these tablets I know how hard it is to come off tablets. I tried to stop taking the morphine described by pain clinic and went cold turkey never been so ill in my life ! Now on a reduced dose which will be reduced again every month for 3 months to see if it is easier. I think these doctors who prescribe these tablets and just keep giving you prescriptions need shooting !


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@Pollylocks thats awful.
I'm sure you will get off the Lorazapam eventually. Ask to see someone from the addiction team.
I take thyroxine too . underactive thyroid does slow your metabolism and slows weight loss. I find increasing my heart rate counteracts that.


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..aww thanks for the kind comments, ((((((((sporty forties))))))) ....

Sorry there's problems at work Scandi, hope they're sorted out, I'd probably have eaten far more if it was me!

Its been peeing it down here for hours, looks like its settled for the day, so it'll probably be indoor exercise....:rolleyes: I bet its raining at Wimbledon :banghead:
 
@Scandichic im sure you re right about loosing weight and bp etc.

As you know I've lost 2 stone recently and now within normal bmi . If I had set myself a 2stone target I wouldn't have done it. I set myself 7lb goals and achieving them spurred me on.

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@Pollylocks My Mum was prescribed Valium for her nerves along with a whole host of other meds over the years - she just kept getting a repeat prescription as she never got "over her nerves." It wasn't till I was 17 that it was realised a lot of her symptoms were actually due to the long term use of diazepam. She ended up in supervised withdrawal in hospital when I was at uni. The medics said it was worse than going cold turkey on heroin. It angers me that drugs of this nature were prescribed long after there were suspicions about their long term use. I was recently prescribed it by my own GP for my acute anxiety episodes as I can't take beta blockers but I try not to take it. I think that it was very brave to say all that on here. It is such a caring environment and the support seems to go far beyond the diabetes stuff. So glad I found it.
@Scandichic Maybe have a word about reducing the Metformin to one a day ? Hope you feel better today. I'm like you in that I want the weight gone now but it took years to go on and will come off as and when. Your last blood test showed massive improvements even at your current weight so it isn't all or nothing. Just keep plugging away.
 
cold ethyl said:
@Pollylocks My Mum was prescribed Valium for her nerves along with a whole host of other meds over the years - she just kept getting a repeat prescription as she never got "over her nerves." It wasn't till I was 17 that it was realised a lot of her symptoms were actually due to the long term use of diazepam. She ended up in supervised withdrawal in hospital when I was at uni. The medics said it was worse than going cold turkey on heroin. It angers me that drugs of this nature were prescribed long after there were suspicions about their long term use. I was recently prescribed it by my own GP for my acute anxiety episodes as I can't take beta blockers but I try not to take it. I think that it was very brave to say all that on here. It is such a caring environment and the support seems to go far beyond the diabetes stuff. So glad I found it.
@Scandichic Maybe have a word about reducing the Metformin to one a day ? Hope you feel better today. I'm like you in that I want the weight gone now but it took years to go on and will come off as and when. Your last blood test showed massive improvements even at your current weight so it isn't all or nothing. Just keep plugging away.
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Thanks cold ethyl these tablets are stronger but in the same family as valium but I'm on a quarter of the amount I was, plus I've got it down to a fine art of cutting the tablet into quarters, even sixths so I often don't take the whole half tablet if that makes sense :rolleyes: They have no effect on me whatsoever now, but they are part of my body makeup, the effects are when I stop.

I think I've taken up too much time with a problem, but everyone is so supportive in here, thats why I felt I could say about it :)

Walked to Sainsbury's and back as weather has cleared up, half hour each way....used a self serve checkout, thought the bill was a bit high, checked when I got home and they've charged me £5 for Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue which I definitely didn't buy ha ha ha :playful: so my exercise will be doubled as I'm going back to get a refund!! Luckily they know me in there so there shouldn't be a problem! :confused:
 
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