My husband recently had a triple bypass. They sent him home without diet restrictions, saying "just eat, you need to heal." A month later we've been back to the hospital twice with post-surgical complications, and he's now on diuretics. We've gotten all kinds of mixed advice by our medical professionals, from "just do what…
I saw the doctor today for a routine follow-up appointment. She was pleased that my weight was down 7 pounds from last month. I am officially pre-diabetic, so we discussed medications to help me with weight management. She said most insurance companies won't approve Ozempic unless you are diabetic, which would have been…
I’m just getting back into healthier eating and really want to stay in my calorie goals. I’m going out to lunch for my son’s birthday to a Mexican restaurant. What’s a good choice to order?
I’m definitely interested in female friends who want to exchange encouragement and support. Not accepting new male friends, but I wish you all well in your efforts!
I'm 55 and >250#. I've struggled with my weight all my life, but know it is limiting me. The doctor says I'm pre-diabetic, which I want to stop in its tracks. I'm going to rededicate myself to logging my intake and increasing my activity level, and my doctor is willing to consider prescribing something to help next month,…
Hello lovely people! I'm approaching my first 25# loss milestone, but really haven't used the community forums until now. I'm 53, living in rural Iowa, and I've battled with my weight my entire life. I've had success with prior weight loss efforts, but haven't maintained the progress I've made before. This time will be…
