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<blockquote data-quote="viviennem" data-source="post: 255072" data-attributes="member: 31282"><p>Hi Jude</p><p></p><p>I too have been dieting for more than 40 years, and if I had £1 for every 1lb I've lost I'd be rich (well, better off at least!).</p><p></p><p>Eight years ago I realised that all the low fat/plenty of carbs advice was not for me, and lost weight very successfully using Atkins. I lapsed, for reasons I won't go into here, but after being diagnosed Type 2 two years ago, went straight back on to Atkins and got things back under control. My BG readings now are almost always in the non-diabetic range. I've lost 4.5 stone so far (at least the same still to go!). It's taking time, but it will go.</p><p></p><p>Have you tried low carb? You don't have to go as extreme as Atkins Induction, but reducing carbs works for many people.</p><p></p><p>Secondly - have you been tested for under-active thyroid? I have never had a thyroid reading out of the "normal" range, but fortunately my GP listens to me, and agreed to treat the symptoms. I'm now on 100mg (mcg?) of Levothyroxine once daily, and I think it does help. My readings are <em>still</em> within the normal range :shock: .</p><p></p><p>I must admit that gastric band would be my last resort, but that's because I'm greedy and love my food. I know one woman who has had it done on the NHS, after a year-long lead-in when she had to lose a little weight and satisfy the consultant that she was disciplined enough to be able to stick to the post-op way of eating. Fifteen months after the op she has lost over 9 stone and looks fabulous. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck, whichever way you decide to go.</p><p></p><p>Viv 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="viviennem, post: 255072, member: 31282"] Hi Jude I too have been dieting for more than 40 years, and if I had £1 for every 1lb I've lost I'd be rich (well, better off at least!). Eight years ago I realised that all the low fat/plenty of carbs advice was not for me, and lost weight very successfully using Atkins. I lapsed, for reasons I won't go into here, but after being diagnosed Type 2 two years ago, went straight back on to Atkins and got things back under control. My BG readings now are almost always in the non-diabetic range. I've lost 4.5 stone so far (at least the same still to go!). It's taking time, but it will go. Have you tried low carb? You don't have to go as extreme as Atkins Induction, but reducing carbs works for many people. Secondly - have you been tested for under-active thyroid? I have never had a thyroid reading out of the "normal" range, but fortunately my GP listens to me, and agreed to treat the symptoms. I'm now on 100mg (mcg?) of Levothyroxine once daily, and I think it does help. My readings are [i]still[/i] within the normal range :shock: . I must admit that gastric band would be my last resort, but that's because I'm greedy and love my food. I know one woman who has had it done on the NHS, after a year-long lead-in when she had to lose a little weight and satisfy the consultant that she was disciplined enough to be able to stick to the post-op way of eating. Fifteen months after the op she has lost over 9 stone and looks fabulous. Best of luck, whichever way you decide to go. Viv 8) [/QUOTE]
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