Diabetic anyone?

Andrew, Jr. · 04-19-2011, 07:09 PM

T4Texas,

I can so relate to you and your story. It is pretty much like mine.

I have been eating alot more tuna than anything else. It is the only thing I can mentally, emotionally, and so on handle. I want to be thin desperately but know I never will be. I am well over 300 pounds, but am working on it. My snacks are fruits and veggies. My meals are counted out. Everything I put in my mouth is written down and given to my doctor. Everything. Utz chips & pretzels included.

I had my heart attack after my hysto. I had 2 major blood clots come up from my left leg and travel towards my lungs. I was injected in my chest/stomach area with the clot busting medicine every 4 hours while I was in the Corinary Care Unit. My one leg is constantly swollen with water retention. That is about all I drink is water. I allow myself a cup of coffee in the morning.

I too wear compression socks daily, and have to wear them flying. I also have sleep apnea and have that entire set-up by my bed.

I am grateful to the nurse I had. I sent her a card and flowers when I was sent home. She loved her job, and it showed.

Diabetes sucks no matter how you look at it.

04-19-2011, 07:09 PM	#11
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	T4Texas, I can so relate to you and your story. It is pretty much like mine. I have been eating alot more tuna than anything else. It is the only thing I can mentally, emotionally, and so on handle. I want to be thin desperately but know I never will be. I am well over 300 pounds, but am working on it. My snacks are fruits and veggies. My meals are counted out. Everything I put in my mouth is written down and given to my doctor. Everything. Utz chips & pretzels included. I had my heart attack after my hysto. I had 2 major blood clots come up from my left leg and travel towards my lungs. I was injected in my chest/stomach area with the clot busting medicine every 4 hours while I was in the Corinary Care Unit. My one leg is constantly swollen with water retention. That is about all I drink is water. I allow myself a cup of coffee in the morning. I too wear compression socks daily, and have to wear them flying. I also have sleep apnea and have that entire set-up by my bed. I am grateful to the nurse I had. I sent her a card and flowers when I was sent home. She loved her job, and it showed. Diabetes sucks no matter how you look at it.