Dave, we will all do our best to offer you support.

But (and I think that it is a big but...), your hard work and determination are really important.

I reckon that you should be very proud of yourself for what you have achieved .

Even with the additional pain my weight loss regimen and targets are still on. 4.6lbs lost this past fortnight, 33.4lbs in 12 weeks. I am slowly closing in on my first target.

I also had my HbA1c taken again last week, 8 weeks ago it was 7.1 - greatly reduced from it's probable figure by my starting this diet. 11 weeks in and my numbers are right down to 6.4!

It is still very hard. An old friend I have not seen for a few years called yesterday and she commented on how much weight I had put on. I told her how much I had lost, but it made me realise the damage the Mirtazapine and Metoclopramide have done, along with the Depression and poor choices. It also put into perspective how far I have to go and that has very much affected my Mood.

Dave.

Dave
Congratulations on your progress - especially the HbA1c numbers.

Your personal battles on many fronts, (the successes as well as the setbacks), are motivation to others here, myself included, to keep fighting.
'Procrastination' became my middle name after the onset of illness - I said things to myself like: I can always do something about the weight gain once my health settles or I won't get diabetes/liver disease etc because I'm managing the Addison's okay. Thanks largely to you (and others) I'm now being more pro-active at preventative measures. Above all your determination to stick to your goals is a reminder when I'm tempted to indulge in something that's bad for me.

We all make poor choices at times so don't beat yourself up over something that's in the past. I know times are difficult for you right now but look for the gains and benefits (no matter how small) you have already made from your diet changes and celebrate those. I hope you have a treat planned for when you reach that first target.

Hi Dave,

You are doing an outstanding job, truly!

Show yourself the love and compassion you show toward others.

You are one heck of a guy!

We all love you!

DejaVu

I hope you are feeling better. Just back from new york with my parents.
It was quite a trip.
bizi

Hi bizi,

How was the New York trip? That many people would send my Anxiety into overdrive

Dave.

It was a lot of people dave. why do you feel dead on your avatar?
I am sorry if you are not well.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

Hi bizi,

My Mood reflects my plunging Depression, driven by the excessive additional pain and some bad Bloods levels. My Depressive Disorder drives me very, very Low a fair proportion of the time.

Now, only getting relief from my neck and arm by laying flat is not helping my mind.

I do not like not being able to contribute properly here.

There may be an upswing with my PM appt, I hope I am not stuck like this.

Dave.

I have been away so am not sure what all you have experienced, I need to reread. Don't worry about not contributing here, just pop in and say hi!
bizi

((((( Dave )))))

Offering supportive, healing energy

You are on my mind so often. I hope, so very much, you will feel improvement.

Warmly,
DejaVu