Been gone for a while
sandign
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On April 7th I got my A1C back and it was 5.5 after being diagnosed in Jan with a 10.3 A1C. I was so excited.
The very next morning I had bilateral knee surgery and it really knocked me for a loop. My glucose readings were all over th place for a while which i was told to expect. My appetite disappeared and I lost 15 pounds before I even came home. I knew that would happen and I also knew that it would not be good weight loss.
Wht I was never told was the depression that would set in. Exercise was also non-existent since walking and even showering was a chore and exhausting. I got to the point I didn't careI just wanted to eat after my appetite came back. I gained 9 lbs back which didn't bother me too much even though I do want to lose it again, but in the right way. My eating habits became terrible again. Well, not as bad as before but on the wrong path.
I'm finally starting to feel better and getting back to some exercise, at least some. I'm trying to walk more and of course I have my standard physical therapy exercise. As I improve so will that. I got started again seriously this weekend and have lost 2.5 lbs already. I knowthat will slow. But I'm back to logging my foods and weighing everyday.
I also stopped taking my readings daily because I didn't want to know. (depression was terrible). I go in for another A1C on Wednesday and I know it will have gone up. Hopefully not too bad though. I'm starting to taking the readings again regularly and hope that I have messed things up too much.
I do have to say though, while I was in the hospital ad rehab many others there were diabetic. Most did not even care what they are and had some horrendous readings regularly. They were always surprised that mine were good. But then I had no appetite and they were good when I went in. The foods offered diabetics were terrible. Most would spike me so at that point I was avoiding them.
Anyways, I'm anxious to find out my new A1C and how much work I have to do to get it back to where I want it. And I can do it.
I wish I had known before the surgery exactly what it would do to my mind. It seems it is normal for knee surgeries and I had both done at the same time.
Enough rambling.
The very next morning I had bilateral knee surgery and it really knocked me for a loop. My glucose readings were all over th place for a while which i was told to expect. My appetite disappeared and I lost 15 pounds before I even came home. I knew that would happen and I also knew that it would not be good weight loss.
Wht I was never told was the depression that would set in. Exercise was also non-existent since walking and even showering was a chore and exhausting. I got to the point I didn't careI just wanted to eat after my appetite came back. I gained 9 lbs back which didn't bother me too much even though I do want to lose it again, but in the right way. My eating habits became terrible again. Well, not as bad as before but on the wrong path.
I'm finally starting to feel better and getting back to some exercise, at least some. I'm trying to walk more and of course I have my standard physical therapy exercise. As I improve so will that. I got started again seriously this weekend and have lost 2.5 lbs already. I knowthat will slow. But I'm back to logging my foods and weighing everyday.
I also stopped taking my readings daily because I didn't want to know. (depression was terrible). I go in for another A1C on Wednesday and I know it will have gone up. Hopefully not too bad though. I'm starting to taking the readings again regularly and hope that I have messed things up too much.
I do have to say though, while I was in the hospital ad rehab many others there were diabetic. Most did not even care what they are and had some horrendous readings regularly. They were always surprised that mine were good. But then I had no appetite and they were good when I went in. The foods offered diabetics were terrible. Most would spike me so at that point I was avoiding them.
Anyways, I'm anxious to find out my new A1C and how much work I have to do to get it back to where I want it. And I can do it.
I wish I had known before the surgery exactly what it would do to my mind. It seems it is normal for knee surgeries and I had both done at the same time.
Enough rambling.
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I had knee surgery (patella realignment) done before I was diagnosed as diabetic. It was a hellish six months before I was released from my doctor, and I had it easy compared to what I thought it was going to be like! It was like four months after surgery before I was able to stand up long enough to take a shower. Still, eight months later, there are things I just don't do.
This will get better. As you recover and complete your PT you'll feel better and you'll get your sugars and weight back under control. You can do it! We're here to help support you and cheer you on. *hugs* :flowerforyou:0 -
Welcome back and good luck.0
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Hi sandign,
Glad you're feeling better now. Life throws us many curve balls. You went through what I would consider major surgery. As such events presents a range of emotions uncontrollable at times. It's terribly hard to control our blood sugars during hospital stays.
The emotions you experienced following your surgery are completely normal. The good news is you understood the awareness of getting back on track. Whatever that next A1c test result presents, and it may not be as bad as you might think-you can move forward knowing you've got this and can make any changes necessary towards improvement.
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Thanks for the support. Replacing both knees is definitely major surgery. First doctor I went to told me he would not do both at the same time. Reason? I would die! I swear he said that. So I kept looking. The risks were big but so far well worth it.
I'm actually kind of excited to see my results this week. Hoping they are better than I think, but regardlest they won't be as bad as they were. Otherwise I would have gained a lot more wieght. But I feel I'm back on track for the most part.
Won't be released from the surgeon for at least 6 more months but don't have to visit again until Oct. Starting to get more exercise which will help with my continued weight loss.0 -
Welcome back! I give you a lot of credit for working through everything post-surgery to get back on track with taking care of yourself. ~Lynn /Glucerna0
