My first NSV

bikerb422
bikerb422 Posts: 64 Member
edited October 1 in Success Stories
I have been a diabetic for many years. So long now I cannot remember when I was diagnosed. I hated getting put on more and more meds. And then about a year ago my doc put me on insulin. Not a good thing. It did help to bring my numbers down but I gained about 20 lbs more. So after my wife and I went on a cruise the end of may this year and came back not gaining any weight ( couldn't believe that ) but we did try to make good choices. After the cruise I thought to myself that if I can go on a cruise and do it then I can do it at home. That is when my wife and I joined MFP. June 5th was my starting date and I have lost 30 lbs so far. I missed my first mini goal by one day. I wanted to be at 265 by the time I saw my endo doctor on Monday. He was very surprised by the weight loss and what I have been doing to my insulin amounts. As the weight has been coming off plus exercising my blood sugar numbers have been coming way down. So I have been reducing my insulin accordingly. I was taking 80 units at bedtime and 30 more in the morning. I had cut myself back to only 5 units at night and 2 units in the morning.

Now for the NSV, my endo took me OFF my insulin and said come back in six months and surprise him again. So February will be my next visit and hope to be off more meds by then.

Sorry for the long post. I am just so very happy now.

Bruce

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  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    wow thats amazing!
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    woohoo! amazing, so happy for you :)
  • momma_roo
    momma_roo Posts: 146 Member
    that is incredible! Good for you!! Keep up the great work!!
  • pjhrt
    pjhrt Posts: 17 Member
    Congrats dude, great story!
  • Sh1tsRainbows
    Sh1tsRainbows Posts: 1,227 Member
    YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats!!!!
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Now that's what I CALL an NSV!! *high fives*
  • DancingSquirrel
    DancingSquirrel Posts: 31
    Way to go!!!
  • YMTaylor
    YMTaylor Posts: 230 Member
    Fantastic! Way to go! :)
  • Kitty412
    Kitty412 Posts: 152
    You should be very proud. Congratulations!
  • daveshoneybun
    daveshoneybun Posts: 76 Member
    Congrats and the weight loss and getting to lower your insulin, i hope you get off all your meds in feb. feel free to add me as a friend and we can enjoy this journey together.
  • lucylu22
    lucylu22 Posts: 2 Member
    Wow! I'll bet you FEEL really great, getting off the insulin and dropping those pounds. Your body loves you :). It sure is not easy, but very well worth the effort. Congratulations on your super NSV!
  • Janice6331
    Janice6331 Posts: 8
    that was a pleasure to read. Real inspiration. Dont go back and surprise your doctor go back and shock him!
  • christmre
    christmre Posts: 109 Member
    That is so awesome! Great job!
  • Smyles2u
    Smyles2u Posts: 48 Member
    So so awesome, Thanx for sharing... :)
  • PoeRaven
    PoeRaven Posts: 433 Member
    That is FANTASTIC! Wow! I bet your doctor wanted to hug you!
    Congrats and keep on keepin' on...
  • aunt_hbomb
    aunt_hbomb Posts: 204
    That is fantastic! I am a Type 2 diabetic who has been really trying to get this under control for about a year. I have lost about 30 lbs and have a long way to go, but I've started exercising regularly and actually like it. My doctor put me on lantus insulin to help lower my triglycerides which made me swell up and gain about 10 lbs. I've since gone back on byetta which is a great drug for me because it curbs my hunger and lowers my triglycerides. Other than metformin that is the only diabetes meds I am on, however there is also cholestrol meds & 2 blood pressure meds. My goal is to be taken off some of those drugs by the end of the year. I wish you much success.
  • Katiemarie4488
    Katiemarie4488 Posts: 242 Member
    Congrats!! Thats awesome
  • cibolodave
    cibolodave Posts: 45
    that is so awesome! keep it up buddy
  • Tangerine302
    Tangerine302 Posts: 1,509 Member
    Wow, congratulations on losing weight and also being taken off insulin! That's amazing!!! :)
  • tawny7
    tawny7 Posts: 276 Member
    That's great!!! Congrats!! :flowerforyou:
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Amazing job! Very happy for you! Just shows what a bit of determination can do!
  • jam1166
    jam1166 Posts: 30
    Awesome job! What a great NSV!!!
  • kbeach08
    kbeach08 Posts: 184 Member
    Awesome job! You have all rights to be happy!!! Congrats!!! :)
  • JThomas61
    JThomas61 Posts: 892
    Way to go! You can do this and you will suprise him again! Congrats!
  • carlyw7378
    carlyw7378 Posts: 2 Member
    That's wonderful!! You have every right to be happy!!!
  • AmyS618
    AmyS618 Posts: 37 Member
    That is SO terrific! Congratulations!
  • glittermouse
    glittermouse Posts: 582 Member
    Your post was so wonderful to read! Really proud of you, Bruce! Keep it up. And when you go see your doc in Feb, make his jaw drop!

    ~G.Mouse
  • kelpaint
    kelpaint Posts: 18 Member
    Congrats for taking control of your life and kicking diabetes in the rear :)
  • bikerb422
    bikerb422 Posts: 64 Member
    Thanks everyone for the very kind words. Feel free to friend me and we can all work together.
  • vpochman1
    vpochman1 Posts: 23
    That is FANTASTIC!!! Congrats.
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