The Mother of all NSV's at least to me.
MobiusMan
Posts: 385 Member
October 31st, 2010 I had reached my peak of portliness at 5'8" and a profound 284# I was out of shape, sick and well on my way to an early grave. I started having issues with everything from cognitive reasoning to walking from my car into my work; a whopping 1600 feet or so. So, I half-heartedly started losing a little weight.
By December, Chest pressure was the norm, I had accepted High Blood Pressure as one of those things that comes as we get older, Achy feet, a sore back...you name it and I was feeling it. It became apparent to me that I was having some issues. To cap it all off I have always been a bit of an insomniac but even that had become unmanageable and my sleep was down to 3, maybe 3-1/2 hours a night.
Finally after some prodding by my lovely bride, I went to see a doctor. He looked at the sleep issue first, did the sleep study thing and found that I had full blown Apnea to boot. So, not only was I only getting 3 hours of sleep but not even sleeping when I was sleeping.
In that same week I earned myself a CPAP machine and had BP meds changed suspecting that they might be contributing to the sleep problems.
Due to the chest pressure I was sent to a Cardiologist who looked at everything and decided my meds were all wrong and changed them yet again...she got it right. HOWEVER, she also suspected I might have other issues and had me tested for diabetes...I was diagnosed as Diabetic and put on meds for that.
That day I decided not to live in a cell. I had seen too many friends and family members go down the path I was on.
I actively sought out an app on my phone to help track progress and my newly acquired glucose monitoring plan.
I FOUND YOU. Just by chance I stumbled onto MFP. It looked as good as anything for tracking what was going in my pie hole. I started reading and looking and was amazed by the friendships and openness and caring nature I saw here. It spurred me on every day.
On Dec 3rd when I went to the Cardiologist's office I could not walk at a decent pace for 8 minutes to finish the echo-stress test. a month ago I rowed 20,000 meters on my rowing machine (12.1 miles). Two weeks ago I road 28 miles on my bike, just for the hell of it.
Today I went to the Doctor's office, 66 pounds lighter than 10/31/2010. I am officially removed from all medications my BP was 118/72, my HbA1C (indicator of diabetes) was normal. My resting heart rate that was high 90s is now low 60s...I could go on but he fact that is important is that this is a victory, not only for me, but for everyone that comes to MFP especially my lovelies that I am in near constant contact with.
Motivated, you bet. I am not at my goal weight yet (34 more to go, maybe more) but its easy from here because of my MFP peeps. I love them all and owe them my life.
By December, Chest pressure was the norm, I had accepted High Blood Pressure as one of those things that comes as we get older, Achy feet, a sore back...you name it and I was feeling it. It became apparent to me that I was having some issues. To cap it all off I have always been a bit of an insomniac but even that had become unmanageable and my sleep was down to 3, maybe 3-1/2 hours a night.
Finally after some prodding by my lovely bride, I went to see a doctor. He looked at the sleep issue first, did the sleep study thing and found that I had full blown Apnea to boot. So, not only was I only getting 3 hours of sleep but not even sleeping when I was sleeping.
In that same week I earned myself a CPAP machine and had BP meds changed suspecting that they might be contributing to the sleep problems.
Due to the chest pressure I was sent to a Cardiologist who looked at everything and decided my meds were all wrong and changed them yet again...she got it right. HOWEVER, she also suspected I might have other issues and had me tested for diabetes...I was diagnosed as Diabetic and put on meds for that.
That day I decided not to live in a cell. I had seen too many friends and family members go down the path I was on.
I actively sought out an app on my phone to help track progress and my newly acquired glucose monitoring plan.
I FOUND YOU. Just by chance I stumbled onto MFP. It looked as good as anything for tracking what was going in my pie hole. I started reading and looking and was amazed by the friendships and openness and caring nature I saw here. It spurred me on every day.
On Dec 3rd when I went to the Cardiologist's office I could not walk at a decent pace for 8 minutes to finish the echo-stress test. a month ago I rowed 20,000 meters on my rowing machine (12.1 miles). Two weeks ago I road 28 miles on my bike, just for the hell of it.
Today I went to the Doctor's office, 66 pounds lighter than 10/31/2010. I am officially removed from all medications my BP was 118/72, my HbA1C (indicator of diabetes) was normal. My resting heart rate that was high 90s is now low 60s...I could go on but he fact that is important is that this is a victory, not only for me, but for everyone that comes to MFP especially my lovelies that I am in near constant contact with.
Motivated, you bet. I am not at my goal weight yet (34 more to go, maybe more) but its easy from here because of my MFP peeps. I love them all and owe them my life.
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FANTASTIC STORY AND SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DEFINITELY MOTIVATING! BIG WOO HOO!!!0
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I'm very, very proud of you.0
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Thanks for sharing your success story. It's so inspiring....keep going, you're doing great!!!0
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Awesome!!!
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Thanks for sharing! I loved it!0
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That is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! Great job!!0
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Inpirational!0
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That is awesome. Keep it up!0
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This is true victory!!! Congratulations doesn't even cut it... AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have literally changed your life and I'm so happy for you!!!!!!0
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Wow, that is fantastic! You've turned your life completely around! Congratulations!0
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You rock! That's so awesome.0
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This is an awesome awesome story! Thank you for sharing. You must be so proud.0
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WOW!! AWESOME and inspiring!!
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What an inspirational and amazing story! Awesome job you've done TOTALLY turning around your health! I'm in awe, especially of your rowing and bike riding! Thanks for sharing that - it helps someone like me on my first week here!0
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Thank you for this!
I sent my husband to the doctor as a Christmas present to me. I think his doctor is a quack, though. Supposedly the only thing wrong with him is thyroid problems. Yet, his heart rate was apparently at 100 resting!!! I wanted him to get a second opinion but he refuses. It's sad to say...but I wish they found something serious wrong with him so it would kick his brain into gear and he would see he needs to "fix" himself. He's well over 60lbs overweight and almost completely immobile. It makes me sad seeing him like this. But I know there is nothing I can do for him.
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Great job!! 0
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I love hearing stories like this. Great job!0
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Wow, thanks so much for sharing your amazing story. You should be very proud that you have taken control of your life and have so many options open to you for years ahead. Congratulations!0
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October 31st, 2010 I had reached my peak of portliness at 5'8" and a profound 284# I was out of shape, sick and well on my way to an early grave. I started having issues with everything from cognitive reasoning to walking from my car into my work; a whopping 1600 feet or so. So, I half-heartedly started losing a little weight.
By December, Chest pressure was the norm, I had accepted High Blood Pressure as one of those things that comes as we get older, Achy feet, a sore back...you name it and I was feeling it. It became apparent to me that I was having some issues. To cap it all off I have always been a bit of an insomniac but even that had become unmanageable and my sleep was down to 3, maybe 3-1/2 hours a night.
Finally after some prodding by my lovely bride, I went to see a doctor. He looked at the sleep issue first, did the sleep study thing and found that I had full blown Apnea to boot. So, not only was I only getting 3 hours of sleep but not even sleeping when I was sleeping.
In that same week I earned myself a CPAP machine and had BP meds changed suspecting that they might be contributing to the sleep problems.
Due to the chest pressure I was sent to a Cardiologist who looked at everything and decided my meds were all wrong and changed them yet again...she got it right. HOWEVER, she also suspected I might have other issues and had me tested for diabetes...I was diagnosed as Diabetic and put on meds for that.
That day I decided not to live in a cell. I had seen too many friends and family members go down the path I was on.
I actively sought out an app on my phone to help track progress and my newly acquired glucose monitoring plan.
I FOUND YOU. Just by chance I stumbled onto MFP. It looked as good as anything for tracking what was going in my pie hole. I started reading and looking and was amazed by the friendships and openness and caring nature I saw here. It spurred me on every day.
On Dec 3rd when I went to the Cardiologist's office I could not walk at a decent pace for 8 minutes to finish the echo-stress test. a month ago I rowed 20,000 meters on my rowing machine (12.1 miles). Two weeks ago I road 28 miles on my bike, just for the hell of it.
Today I went to the Doctor's office, 66 pounds lighter than 10/31/2010. I am officially removed from all medications my BP was 118/72, my HbA1C (indicator of diabetes) was normal. My resting heart rate that was high 90s is now low 60s...I could go on but he fact that is important is that this is a victory, not only for me, but for everyone that comes to MFP especially my lovelies that I am in near constant contact with.
Motivated, you bet. I am not at my goal weight yet (34 more to go, maybe more) but its easy from here because of my MFP peeps. I love them all and owe them my life.
YOU ROCK!!!!
What an awesome story.. I'm so glad you found MFP and so glad I did as well and found all the wonderful people on here that I now consider my friends. We all are struggling with our own versions of the same story and we CAN and WILL do this as long as we stick together!
Kudos to you!!!
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Your experience has brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for sharing There are so many people out and about who could benefit from this wonderful mfp support group... Hopefully, your moving contribution will stimulate others to join and start living for real too!
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Thank you for this!
I sent my husband to the doctor as a Christmas present to me. I think his doctor is a quack, though. Supposedly the only thing wrong with him is thyroid problems. Yet, his heart rate was apparently at 100 resting!!! I wanted him to get a second opinion but he refuses. It's sad to say...but I wish they found something serious wrong with him so it would kick his brain into gear and he would see he needs to "fix" himself. He's well over 60lbs overweight and almost completely immobile. It makes me sad seeing him like this. But I know there is nothing I can do for him.
I'm glad you did this for you and your family!!
I hope this doesn't offend you, but I will pray for him! (((hugs)))0 -
Thank you so much for sharing. You really are an inspiration to all of us! keep up the great work!0
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Thank you for this!
I sent my husband to the doctor as a Christmas present to me. I think his doctor is a quack, though. Supposedly the only thing wrong with him is thyroid problems. Yet, his heart rate was apparently at 100 resting!!! I wanted him to get a second opinion but he refuses. It's sad to say...but I wish they found something serious wrong with him so it would kick his brain into gear and he would see he needs to "fix" himself. He's well over 60lbs overweight and almost completely immobile. It makes me sad seeing him like this. But I know there is nothing I can do for him.
I'm glad you did this for you and your family!!
I hope this doesn't offend you, but I will pray for him! (((hugs)))
I take no offense. Thank you. 0 -
Wow. Fantastic!0
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James: I have said it before and I will say it again....you are amazing and i am so glad that i have the honor of knowing you through mfp....you are truly an inspiration and i will do my best to make you smile every day :flowerforyou:0
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Wow! You are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your journey! It is truly amazing what you have accomplished. It really brings tears to my eyes. You took you life back - you decided and empowered yourself with the tools that work for you. You fought for your life and won!!
Amazing.
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You are AMAZING!!!! Congrats on taking the steps to find a healthier you. What an inspiration you are to all of us here trying to find our own path!0
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So very cool. You rock! Thanks for sharing!0
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Amazing story! It is unbelievable the things we do to ourselves. And only we have the power to change those things as well!0
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You should be super proud of yourself! You're doing your body soo much good. I no longer have joint issues now that I'm 75lbs lighter! 0
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