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Been on the manic side since about July. My bg is pretty good, but STILL
not losing weight, and STILL having fluid retention. Doctors appointment
next week. Everything pretty much the same, but some complications. Had
the podiatry thing where he found that my hips are misaligned and that was
causing pain in my body and contributing to the bad feet problems and
trouble with exercise. Just had MRI...awaiting results. Also, just had
pulmonary function test, and does not look good. Went by Medical Records
and got copy...have not spoke with doc yet, but it says something about mild
obstructive lung disorder/disease...isn't that copd??? Have not smoked in a
year and now this??? Have been doing all the right things, and still having
complications...have had to go back into therapy and on meds because I can't
deal with it very well. Bg has been good. Average for last couple of weeks
was 113. I just don't know what's causing me to not lose weight...even
though I can't exercise like I should, I have really cut my food intake and
watched my diet, and the increased Metformin has cut my appetite.
Kris D.
Metformin ER 500 mg BID
Januvia 100mg
dx 3-07 A1c 12.6
2nd A1c 6.1

"Purpleloverlibra" <purpleloverlibra@gmail.com> a écrit ...
> Been on the manic side since about July. My bg is pretty good, but STILL
> not losing weight, and STILL having fluid retention. Doctors appointment
> next week. Everything pretty much the same, but some complications. Had
> the podiatry thing where he found that my hips are misaligned and that was
> causing pain in my body and contributing to the bad feet problems and
> trouble with exercise. Just had MRI...awaiting results. Also, just had
> pulmonary function test, and does not look good. Went by Medical Records
> and got copy...have not spoke with doc yet, but it says something about
> mild
> obstructive lung disorder/disease...isn't that copd??? Have not smoked in
> a
> year and now this??? Have been doing all the right things, and still
> having
> complications...have had to go back into therapy and on meds because I
> can't
> deal with it very well. Bg has been good. Average for last couple of
> weeks
> was 113. I just don't know what's causing me to not lose weight...even
> though I can't exercise like I should, I have really cut my food intake
> and
> watched my diet, and the increased Metformin has cut my appetite.
> Kris D.
> Metformin ER 500 mg BID
> Januvia 100mg
> dx 3-07 A1c 12.6
> 2nd A1c 6.1

<hugs> to you, Kris ... Nobody here can really say
they know what you are going through ...

I had swollen feet and thought it was water retention
but my doctor said it wasn't.
After forcing myself to walk a lot (don't ask me how far, I don't know)
I discovered my feet were less swollen so I deduced that exercise is
the answer.
Now, I *know* (from reading your post) that it is not an option for you
right now but it IS a response to swollen limbs that works for me.

Good luck in your fight !

Frank

Hiya kris..just keep doing all the right things..you may nor be improving as
you like but if you give up it would likely get way worse..so think of it as
holding the fort and eventually the tide will turn in your favor.

:-)

KROM

"Purpleloverlibra" <purpleloverlibra@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:13idl1f12rmg077@corp.supernews.com...
> Been on the manic side since about July. My bg is pretty good, but STILL
> not losing weight, and STILL having fluid retention. Doctors appointment
> next week. Everything pretty much the same, but some complications. Had
> the podiatry thing where he found that my hips are misaligned and that was
> causing pain in my body and contributing to the bad feet problems and
> trouble with exercise. Just had MRI...awaiting results. Also, just had
> pulmonary function test, and does not look good. Went by Medical Records
> and got copy...have not spoke with doc yet, but it says something about
> mild
> obstructive lung disorder/disease...isn't that copd??? Have not smoked in
> a
> year and now this??? Have been doing all the right things, and still
> having
> complications...have had to go back into therapy and on meds because I
> can't
> deal with it very well. Bg has been good. Average for last couple of
> weeks
> was 113. I just don't know what's causing me to not lose weight...even
> though I can't exercise like I should, I have really cut my food intake
> and
> watched my diet, and the increased Metformin has cut my appetite.
> Kris D.
> Metformin ER 500 mg BID
> Januvia 100mg
> dx 3-07 A1c 12.6
> 2nd A1c 6.1
>
>

Kris, your meter is looking pretty darn good! congratulations

i'm in the same stalemate you are on the weight loss department... i think
i have actually gone TOO low on the total calories for the day, and that is
impacting my weight loss.......... at least i'm not gaining weight

is it possible to have dinner at noon, and a light soup/sandwich for dinner
time?
they say that eating the larger meal earlier in the day is the way to
go..... this
is going to be my next strategy

kate
good luck!

"Purpleloverlibra" <purpleloverlibra@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:13idl1f12rmg077@corp.supernews.com...
> Been on the manic side since about July. My bg is pretty good, but STILL
> not losing weight, and STILL having fluid retention. Doctors appointment
> next week. Everything pretty much the same, but some complications. Had
> the podiatry thing where he found that my hips are misaligned and that was
> causing pain in my body and contributing to the bad feet problems and
> trouble with exercise. Just had MRI...awaiting results. Also, just had
> pulmonary function test, and does not look good. Went by Medical Records
> and got copy...have not spoke with doc yet, but it says something about
> mild
> obstructive lung disorder/disease...isn't that copd??? Have not smoked in
> a
> year and now this??? Have been doing all the right things, and still
> having
> complications...have had to go back into therapy and on meds because I
> can't
> deal with it very well. Bg has been good. Average for last couple of
> weeks
> was 113. I just don't know what's causing me to not lose weight...even
> though I can't exercise like I should, I have really cut my food intake
> and
> watched my diet, and the increased Metformin has cut my appetite.
> Kris D.
> Metformin ER 500 mg BID
> Januvia 100mg
> dx 3-07 A1c 12.6
> 2nd A1c 6.1
>
>

Glad to see you checking in Kris. Take care.

Cheri


Purpleloverlibra wrote in message
<13idl1f12rmg077@corp.supernews.com>...
>Been on the manic side since about July. My bg is pretty good, but
STILL
>not losing weight, and STILL having fluid retention. Doctors
appointment

On Oct 30, 12:52 am, "Purpleloverlibra" <purpleloverli...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Been on the manic side since about July. My bg is pretty good, but STILL
> not losing weight, and STILL having fluid retention. Doctors appointment
> next week. Everything pretty much the same, but some complications. Had
> the podiatry thing where he found that my hips are misaligned and that was
> causing pain in my body and contributing to the bad feet problems and
> trouble with exercise. Just had MRI...awaiting results. Also, just had
> pulmonary function test, and does not look good. Went by Medical Records
> and got copy...have not spoke with doc yet, but it says something about mild
> obstructive lung disorder/disease...isn't that copd??? Have not smoked in a
> year and now this??? Have been doing all the right things, and still having
> complications...have had to go back into therapy and on meds because I can't
> deal with it very well. Bg has been good. Average for last couple of weeks
> was 113. I just don't know what's causing me to not lose weight...even
> though I can't exercise like I should, I have really cut my food intake and
> watched my diet, and the increased Metformin has cut my appetite.
> Kris D.
> Metformin ER 500 mg BID
> Januvia 100mg
> dx 3-07 A1c 12.6
> 2nd A1c 6.1

Hey Kris,

Those BGs are looking good! As for the rest, you're hanging in and
that's what counts. It may be that the stress from pain (hip
problems) is preventing weight loss. However, you've had the MRI and
will be getting some answers, so perhaps that issue will be resolved.
As for the mild COPD, don't jump to conclusions until you hear what
your doc has to say. It may be no big deal. Just be patient with
yourself, and keep doing what you're doing to maintain those great BG
numbers.

Best regards,
Michelle C., T2
diet & exercise