Lift_Ready
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59F 5'7" HW 287 SW 215 CW 159 10mg
My journey began years ago, around 2006. I was nearing 300 pounds. I'd struggled with weight since I was a kid. After a long battle, insurance approved my gastric band. I managed to drop to around 210-220, but I kept fluctuating within that 10-pound range. I just couldn't lose any more weight, no matter what I tried. Of course, I went through perimenopause and then menopause, which was awful and made weight loss even harder.
Even with that significant loss, my health kept declining. Last August, my A1c peaked at 10, and my doctor insisted I make changes and suggested a medication. I was hesitant, but I'm so glad I listened! My last bloodwork showed an A1c of 5.1. My cholesterol and triglycerides are NORMAL. I'm off blood pressure meds now. I was on 2000mg of Metformin and 4mg of another diabetes med daily, but now I'm only on 500mg of Metformin. My doctor might take me off that next time.
During those years of obesity, I also had terrible Plantar Fasciitis and took an anti-inflammatory every day, and still suffered. A few months ago, I realized my feet don't hurt anymore, even after long days and gym visits. No more need for that med! I don't know when I'll reach my goal weight, but I'm close. So close!
Sorry for the long post, but I can't praise this med enough. I'm so grateful for the life I have ahead of me.
My journey began years ago, around 2006. I was nearing 300 pounds. I'd struggled with weight since I was a kid. After a long battle, insurance approved my gastric band. I managed to drop to around 210-220, but I kept fluctuating within that 10-pound range. I just couldn't lose any more weight, no matter what I tried. Of course, I went through perimenopause and then menopause, which was awful and made weight loss even harder.
Even with that significant loss, my health kept declining. Last August, my A1c peaked at 10, and my doctor insisted I make changes and suggested a medication. I was hesitant, but I'm so glad I listened! My last bloodwork showed an A1c of 5.1. My cholesterol and triglycerides are NORMAL. I'm off blood pressure meds now. I was on 2000mg of Metformin and 4mg of another diabetes med daily, but now I'm only on 500mg of Metformin. My doctor might take me off that next time.
During those years of obesity, I also had terrible Plantar Fasciitis and took an anti-inflammatory every day, and still suffered. A few months ago, I realized my feet don't hurt anymore, even after long days and gym visits. No more need for that med! I don't know when I'll reach my goal weight, but I'm close. So close!
Sorry for the long post, but I can't praise this med enough. I'm so grateful for the life I have ahead of me.
That's an incredible accomplishment. I was at my highest -- 317 -- in 2012. Got down to 260 and stayed there for 12 years. This morning, I weighed in at 245.
