First consultation with the nurse.

[Katetype2]

Hello,

Had my first call with the diabetic nurse this morning. Went very well.
She’s put me on metformin, which I expected. A little nervous about starting it, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
She rattled off a load of information - most of which I knew from my own research. She then discussed the remission pathway with soups and shakes. I told her that I would like to be considered for Mounjaro instead and she was really positive about it! I will have an appointment just before Christmas to discuss and then look to start it just after Christmas. Really pleased about this - it feels like the right thing for me. She told me I didn’t need to justify my choice to her - which was amazing. I thought I would have a fight on my hands over it.

I’m now 7.6 lbs down as of this morning (since 18th Nov). Obviously it’s still fluid and not fat - but I’ll take it considering I’m middle-aged, peri-menopausal and unfit.

Another appointment next week to have various checks including feet - hate having my feet touched!

 

[gail2]

Nice to hear that its good when things go well

 

[Anna DUK]

Hello,

Had my first call with the diabetic nurse this morning. Went very well.
She’s put me on metformin, which I expected. A little nervous about starting it, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
She rattled off a load of information - most of which I knew from my own research. She then discussed the remission pathway with soups and shakes. I told her that I would like to be considered for Mounjaro instead and she was really positive about it! I will have an appointment just before Christmas to discuss and then look to start it just after Christmas. Really pleased about this - it feels like the right thing for me. She told me I didn’t need to justify my choice to her - which was amazing. I thought I would have a fight on my hands over it.

I’m now 7.6 lbs down as of this morning (since 18th Nov). Obviously it’s still fluid and not fat - but I’ll take it considering I’m middle-aged, peri-menopausal and unfit.

Another appointment next week to have various checks including feet - hate having my feet touched!

Amazing news @Katetype2 - really pleased you had such a productive appointment and your nurse was supportive of what you think is right for you.

Keep us posted on how you get on with the next few appointments and of course when you start using Mounjaro, and in the meantime, well done on your weight-loss so far. Half a stone isn't something to be sniffed at, that's a decent loss!

 

[Katetype2]

Amazing news @Katetype2 - really pleased you had such a productive appointment and your nurse was supportive of what you think is right for you.

Keep us posted on how you get on with the next few appointments and of course when you start using Mounjaro, and in the meantime, well done on your weight-loss so far. Half a stone isn't something to be sniffed at, that's a decent loss!

Thank you!

 

[silver minion]

Well done on your weight loss @Katetype2 you are off to a great start. Glad to hear your nurse is supporting you to manage your diabetes in the way you feel positive about
Don't worry about the foot check. I have very ticklish feet and don't normally like them being touched. Pulse checks done with machine and a small stethoscope like pad. Nerve sensitivity done with a small probe. I just close my eyes and state when I feel it touch various parts of my feet. Not ticklish at all.

 

[Katetype2]

Well done on your weight loss @Katetype2 you are off to a great start. Glad to hear your nurse is supporting you to manage your diabetes in the way you feel positive about
Don't worry about the foot check. I have very ticklish feet and don't normally like them being touched. Pulse checks done with machine and a small stethoscope like pad. Nerve sensitivity done with a small probe. I just close my eyes and state when I feel it touch various parts of my feet. Not ticklish at all.

Thank you!

 

[Drummer]

Hello,

Had my first call with the diabetic nurse this morning. Went very well.
She’s put me on metformin, which I expected. A little nervous about starting it, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.
She rattled off a load of information - most of which I knew from my own research. She then discussed the remission pathway with soups and shakes. I told her that I would like to be considered for Mounjaro instead and she was really positive about it! I will have an appointment just before Christmas to discuss and then look to start it just after Christmas. Really pleased about this - it feels like the right thing for me. She told me I didn’t need to justify my choice to her - which was amazing. I thought I would have a fight on my hands over it.

I’m now 7.6 lbs down as of this morning (since 18th Nov). Obviously it’s still fluid and not fat - but I’ll take it considering I’m middle-aged, peri-menopausal and unfit.

Another appointment next week to have various checks including feet - hate having my feet touched!

I was perfectly happy to use the meal replacement shakes, expecting to see my HbA1c reduce - but it didn't, it went up after two months on the diet.
Over the two months I did lose weight, but I lost faster when I went back to two low carb meals a day and my waist shrank down another size - I was planning new clothes at the time of the blood test.
I have never reacted 'normally' to dieting, so I suppose I should not have been surprised, but it was disappointing at first. It does explain the enraged exasperation of HCPs down the decades who told me I was bad for not doing as I was instructed oh so clearly and defying their authority.
When starting Metformin it might be wise to avoid public places for a while, until you know how you are going to react as some people (like me) get a very violent reaction - others take it no problem, you just can't tell.