Down 90+ lbs! Feeling fab!

Hank_2005

Hank_2005

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I had a tough time bouncing back to my old self after gestational diabetes. I'd managed to shift around 35 pounds through diet and exercise, but then my sugars went haywire. My doc put me on a GLP-1 for blood sugar, and since then I've melted away another 55. It feels amazing to be in control again.

I'm still above my pre-baby weight, but hey, I'm 42 now, not 29! I'd like to drop another 15 or so, but honestly, I feel great even if I don't. My A1C is a sweet 5.1, fasting sugars hover between 85-95, and my BMI is 23.4.

For context, I'm 5'10". I used to hang around 145-155 before the kiddo, diabetes, and a sluggish thyroid threw me for a loop. Add in the lockdown lifestyle, and boom – 256 pounds! Now I'm at 163, aiming for 155, but happy wherever I land. I'm actually stronger now than before, clocking at least 2,000 steps daily. All that extra weight made my legs super powerful, lol.

I did lose the health coverage that was paying for my meds a few months back. My new job is great, pays better, but I'm shelling out of pocket for my meds now. Still, it's totally worth it to me.
 
You've really changed! You look years younger and so much happier.

Congrats on your success. I really hope you can get your insurance back. The diabetes dx is for life basically, no matter what your A1C is.
 
Thanks everyone for the kind words! Its been a long journey but worth it. For those on the fence about trying these meds, I say do your research and talk to your doctor. It changed my life!
 
I'm seeing more and more patients with similar success stories on GLP-1s. It's definitely a game-changer for many struggling with diabetes and weight management. But remember, it's not a magic bullet. Diet and exercise are still crucial for long-term health.
 
These meds can be life changing. I wish I hadn’t spent so many years feeling terrible about my weight and hiding from cameras.
Hank_2005 said:
I want to lose 10-20 more pounds, but even if I don’t I’m so grateful for this medication
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says it all. It is so disheartening to work out and carefully watch your diet, but still not get results.
 
Exactly. I felt like I was doing everything right, but the weight just wouldn't budge. It was so frustrating. The meds helped me break through that plateau, and now I have so much more energy and motivation to stay active!
 
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