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Fri, 09-15-2006 - 10:31pm

Hi ladies-- Ive been on Ivillage for years and have lurked on this board a few years ago. I finally realized I am morbidly obese and for the sake of my family, I HAVE to lose this weight. I found a doctor that will help me and she has put me on metformin. Today is my first day taking it along with the healthy eating and exercise I have been doing for months. I weight around 245 (last week at drs office weighin) and according to the BMI charts need to be around 140- I would be ecstatic to be 165. I have no health problems to speak of right now but am scared to death of developing diabetes. See my husband was just diagnosed in April this year and I almost lost him. His blood sugar was well over 600 when he was admitted to the ER. Thats serious. Granted he now has it under control with 4 insulin ( 2 different insulins)injections a day, but I want him off insulin totally and I dont want to risk diabetes at all.

My name is Amity, Im married to Ken, and we have two absolutly beautiful active kids-- Taylor (6-boy) and Auburn (2-girl). We also have an assortment of pets including 3 dogs (2 GSDs and one chinese crested hairless dog) 2 cats, a gerbil and a dwarf djungarian hamster.

I have researched and read a lot about metformin before the dr suggested it today and know the side effects and dangers. I also know it has a high probablility of helping me lose weight.

Oh well, I think thats enough-- I need to get in bed. Yall have a good nite and Ill be checking in often!

Amity

Amity
Mom to
Auburn (04/04)
Taylor (09/00)
Baby # 3 Due 07/13/2010 (tenative csection 7/1/2010)
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Registered: 01-15-2006
In reply to: calistaleeann
Fri, 09-15-2006 - 11:01pm

Hi Amity,

Welcome to the board. I wish you the best with your weight loss. sounds like you're on the right track. This is a great group. Very supportive.

Again welcome

Cat

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In reply to: calistaleeann
Fri, 09-15-2006 - 11:52pm

Welcome Amity!


I'm glad that you decided to join us.

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In reply to: calistaleeann
Sat, 09-16-2006 - 7:02am
Welcome Amity! Doesn't it feel like a huge relief to be started on a new path? Wait until the kids start noticing the changes in you! It's a long road, but I know we can get there. All the best, Annie
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In reply to: calistaleeann
Sat, 09-16-2006 - 10:02am
Welcome aboard and the best of luck to you.

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Registered: 09-06-2006
In reply to: calistaleeann
Sun, 09-17-2006 - 12:16pm

Welcome to the board! I have Type 2 Diabetes and take Glucovance. Its a combo of Metformin and another diabetes drug. It toned down my appetite for a while, but it didn't last...Darn!

Glad you came out of lurkdom!

(((HUGS)))
Kaelynn

edited because I can't spell worth a dang, LOL!




Edited 9/17/2006 12:17 pm ET by kaelynn0810
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In reply to: calistaleeann
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 8:49am

Hi Amity and welcome to the board.. we're glad you're joining us.. lurking is no fun! Looks like you already have a plan.. Best of luck!


Looking forward to lots of updates and to knowing you better


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Registered: 07-18-2006
In reply to: calistaleeann
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 8:55am

Hi Amity! Just wanted to welcome you to the board. I look forward to getting to know you better. Good luck on your weightloss journey.

Take Care, Jena
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