Search Results

I had the gastric band. They seem to have gone out of favour..perhaps because they don't really work

What What an inspirational lady. We're so lucky to be able to walk,bake and look after our families and grandchildren. I can only hope that I could be so stoical if I was in her situation

Hi Catman, I know exactly how you feel. My pain and fatigue is out of control. I have a terrible sleep pattern and regularly don't sleep til 3 or 4 am. I have had a d and v bug for the last few days and my rib pain from the vomiting is horrendous. I wish I could say that fibromyalgia will go...

Barb1 I paid for my surgery privately and although the band isn't working except when I eat something tough which then causes horrible pain and then vomiting. I would like to have it removed but because I self funded the NHS won't take it out and I'm not financially able to pay for removal. It...

Before I started the lchf diet I was about 15 stone 10, today I weight 14.6 this is in less than 3 weeks. Admittadly I've been ill with norovirus and ate nothing for a day and a half but I think I'd lost almost a stone before being ill. At my heaviest I was over 17 stone..I'm only 5'3 so I...

Thanks for your replies folks. I booked an appointment with the dn a couple of weeks ago and couldn't get an appointment til early February. I am on humalin 3 and metformin x 4 a day. I've been testing several times a day but this norovirus has made things a bit more complicated. I've reduced my...

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2002 and diabetes about 4 years ago. I take amitriptyline to help with sleep and dihydrocodeine for pain although I can only take it at night as it causes drowsiness. I also take codeine and naproxen. I also take meds for an underactive thyroid. I also have...

There is something called "head hunger" which can happen when someone who has long term weight issues as I do eat because they want to rather than because they're hungry. My friend gained all her weight back because she just ate chocolate which doesn't fill you up but packs in lots of calories...

I had a gastric band op in 2007, personally I regret it and wish I'd never had it done. I did lose around 3 stone but it was horrible. What they don't tell you is that you will be sick most days and the amount of restriction will vary from day to day. My friend had a gastric sleeve which is a...

The 8.4 was today when I haven't eaten anything since dinner last night. It has been about 4.5 to 6 since I cut out the carbs.

I've just pretty much given up on obvious carbs ie bread, potatoes, pasta etc. I haven't looked into carbs in other foods yet. I do have jumbo oats for breakfast and that usually sees me through to my evening meal. I love bread but I think I'm better off not having any as I probably wouldn't be...

Oh and to add insult to injury it's my birthday today

Thanks all. It's a shame that someone has to try to con you. What would they achieve? I've been really poorly since about 11pm last night with vomiting and diarrhoea. My husband had started with it on Saturday night. I've only been able to sip water all day. I did my bg about 11am and it was...

Thanks Biggles

My pancreatitis was due to the inflamed gallbladder. I rarely drink and didn't eat a lot but couldn't shift the weight. My grown up kids kept saying remember carbs are not your friend but I thought I don't eat much so I may as well eat the things I like which were mainly bread and potatoes. I...

No I started taking steroids for polymyalgia in 2015. Within days my bs had gone through the roof and after trying various drugs I had to start using insulin. Steroids were the worst thing I've ever taken. My previous dn said that because I had had an overactive thyroid which is an endocrine...

Eight years ago long before I became diabetic I had a lot of gallstones and needed to have my gallbladder out. I was admitted to hospital initially because my gp was concerned about me. I was in for a couple of days, had various scans etc and told that I would need surgery but I had to wait 6...

I am new to low carb. .about 10 days so far so I'm slowly but surely finding my feet. Pre low carb my bg were around 8 or 9 but are now usually between 4.7 and 6 so feeling really positive. I had a tea plate of cherry tomatoes, beetroot, cottage cheese and chorizo for supper as I was hungry. 2...

I use dulaglutide (trulicity) which is a once a week injection. I haven't had any problems with it. It might be worth you asking your dn if it might be suitable for you. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon