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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…

My test are done at the hospital and they explained that they had to give them to me if I ask, which I do. They usually have them done in a couple of hours so I just go back and request them. By law they have to give them to you. Don't know what happens if they get sent out somewhere. I just know that with te Hippa laws it…

The toughest for me was giving up bread and potatoes. They were my real weakness. I realized what I was doing was not going on a diet but changing the entire way I look at eating for life. I cleaned out my cupboards and got rid of all foods I knew were bad for me. (I'm surethe diabetes helped motivate me here) Looked for…

I had mine done this AM and they let you come back later and pick p the results. I get them before my doctor. :-) I do know it has been hard work buty all worth it. If you have lost 33 lbs then your numbers are bound to have improved greatly. I eat to my meter otherwise I'd be in trouble. Everything I was told I could eat…

Congratulations! Great job.

I use the Ezekial Prophet Pocket and normally cut it in half. Make a gratsandwishand actually does not spike me if I eat only half. I also found someUDI Millet and Chia bread that is gluten free and tastes pretty good. Not as heavy as most gluten free breads. Actually used 2 slices for a burger the other day. I find that…

Congratulations! Great job.

I agree 100%. I've not read one study that says diabetes is cured. They may use the term "reversed" but I agree that it means controlled. Easting heavy carbs, sugar etc will bring it back meaning the blood sugar will more than likely increase and if not controlled will get out of control again. I was diangosed in Jan with…

I recommend the chia seeds also. I just add them to my smoothie or even sprinkle them on things. Pretty much tasteless, they pick up the flavor of whatever you're eating. Very good for you and they fill up up because they absorb abt 13 times their weight. High in fiber. Works well for me. As far as exercise, work for…

I'm so sorry. I know what you are going through. Mosy people think I'm crazy. I only injured it once but enough that they suggested removal but I said no. After it stopped aching in 5 yrs I was glad. Not so much now. With my knee surgery in a week I don't look forward to sitting for such long periods but I will endure. A…

I'm confident of the diagnosis unless something unusual happens to change my mind. I went 25 yrs with no problems at all. That's kind of how arthritis works. When I broke my finger it was 38 yrs ago and 2 yrs ago arthritis set in. Comes and goes depending on the weather and what I'm doing. If I crochet or knit alot it will…

The cushion I bought is called a coccyx cushion. It's foam and is oblong with an opening at one end. A sandard inflatable one doesn't work because of where the fractures had been. But this one seems to be workng fine. I may have to buy one for the car also if it continues to bother me.

Well I went to the doctor today. I was right it was about my broken tailbone from 30 yrs ago. It appears that arthritis has set in around the "healed" broken areas. Not much I can do about it. I did buy a coccyx pillow which is helping. Only thing I can take is tylenol until the surgery. But at least it was nothing serious…

Let me know if you need the address to send it to.

I agree there are. But knowing how it ached after I broke it I find it is the same. I will likely have it checked, but not much they can do with your tailbone short of removing it whi I don't want to do.

Believe me I try that. Since it is dead center it doesn't make much difference which side I sit on the pressure on the tailbone is still there. When it happened they considered actually removing part of the tailbone due to the bad breaks but I would not do it. (I also think at the time they were kidding but it really can…

It isn't a broken bone any longer but as any type of injury like that you can always have problems. It may be the way it heaed or it migfht even be that arthritis has set in. I had a broken finger years ago and during certain weather it really acts up. But I did call the doctor but haven't heard back from him yet. Spoke to…

I might add that I eat to my meter. I have to learn what works for me and sometimes I'm surprised by what I and and cannot eat. Loffing everything that I eat really helps. That way I can go back to look for a pattern. I also try not to add more that one new food at each meal. That way it's easier to identify the culprit. I…

Glad your tests were good. Congratulations. They were all pretty close. I got the physical address of the lab and when I send my next one in I will send it priority mail. I can't fathom why it takes so long via regular mail. Definitely slow boat to China. I agree, wonder why there aren't more home tests. The good thing…

No, I just lost the padding I had and I guess the best way to describe it is my rear is now bony. Not so much that it looks bad, it just isn't where I carry my weight. I'm ging to mention it to my OS but I'll just have to find something that raises it up off the seat. I was told way back when it happened it might ache off…

I had the same issue with ReliOn and when I called, it turned out that it took over one week for them to get it. Then it was slow going. You can check the results on line also. Mine were there before the email came. https://www.reli-ona1c.com/Results/GetResults.aspx Unfortunately, it tuned out that my test as invalid…

Doesn't sound heathly at all. It will never get better. Time to move on. You deserve better.

Personally i think responding to them puts you at their level. And they also know they are getting to you and will keep it going. I would just smile at them and say nothing. Use the anger to keep going. Depending on their age and the school you could report the bullying. But you could also block them from contacting you.…

I also weight every morning right after I get up. I accept what's on the scale the first time even if I don't like it. I know it will all balance itself out over time. But it helps me figure out if I'm doing the right things during the week.

Congratulations on a wonderful success. You are an inspiration to everyone.

Most of the time I log before I eat so I can make sure I'm eating the right foods. The only time I do it after is if I have eaten the same foods/meal before so I know what the counts are.

Bread is my weakness too. I've had to totally give it up. And gluten free bread just doesn't cut it. With recetnly being diagnosed with Diabetes T2 I found that it really spikes my blood sugar. So, short of some simple pita pockets (by Ezekial) I haven't had any bread since New Years Day. Bread and potatoes, geez I miss…

That's good news. Hopefully t hat means when I do the one at the lab 1st week in april it will be better than I expect. I have one Bayer test left and the lab is sending me another ReliOn Prime. Got to get it down for my surgery.

It is hard when a diabetic. I've finally started losing but made up my mind I had to drastically change my eating habits. I also have lower readings during the day and try to keep my lunch heavier than my evening meal. I've always had a large waist and doubt it is going to go away just because of the shape of my body We…

I have one Bayer test left but they are no longer going to be marketed unless someone buys the group from Bayer. They have stopped. And you are so right about expiration date, especially on ReliOn. I sent one in and it was expired. After checking the shelf at my local WalMart, the 5 they had on the shelf were expired by 3…