Hiya

[Bobbit]

Hi , I am Bob from Herefordshire, diagnosed with Type 2 in 1994, managed on tablets for nearly 10 yrs , then was put on Insulin , This cost me my job as i was a class 1 driver, was doing ok , piled the weight on and neuropathy took hold, I now have no feeling from the waist down , Since i moved back to Hereford and was put under my new Dr 5 yrs now , I was really taught how to control my sugars and have done quite well , 2 yrs ago i was put onto Byetta and with this i lost 5 and a half stone, I am off it now and back on Insulin and feeling great , Have built myself a trike and ride it everywhere. Life is good now , Wish i had a more understanding Dr years ago. anyway thats it , Pleased to meet you all 🙂

 

[Mark T]

Welcome to the forums Bob 🙂

 

[Northerner]

Hi Bob, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear that you lost your livelihood and that you had to suffer so much before you found a doctor who was able to give you the appropriate treatment, such a shame when much of it may have been unavoidable

It's good to hear you sounding so positive now. Congratulations on a terrific weight loss! If there is anything that we can help with, please ask - there are people with all sorts of different experiences here so it can be very useful to pool our knowledge and learn a little bit more each day 🙂

 

[Steff]

Hi Bob and a warm welcome to the forum.

 

[Bobbit]

Thank You , It took a while but i got there in the end lol I am finding your forum very useful and have a lot of reading to do. Gonna be busy for a while.

 

[Northerner]

Thank You , It took a while but i got there in the end lol I am finding your forum very useful and have a lot of reading to do. Gonna be busy for a while.

There's only just over 300,000 posts Bob, enjoy! 😉

 

[Steff]

There's only just over 300,000 posts Bob, enjoy! 😉

And most are by Northener 😛

 

[novorapidboi26]

Hi Bob and welcome.............

 

[slipper]

Hi Bob, welcome to the forum, have a good read🙂

 

[Robster65]

Hi Bob. Welcome 🙂

All's been said really but well done on facing it in the best way.🙂

Rob

 

[Lilies]

Welcome bob, glad you made some improvement, did the neuropathy improve or stay the same?

 

[am64]

hi Bob...sorry to hear of your complications ... I am sure you'll have a lot to contribute to this forum with your 17 year of experience with T2 ..any photos of the trike ?? 🙂 amx

 

[Sheilagh1958]

Hi Bob welcome to the forum 🙂

 

[Blythespirit]

Hi Bob and welcome to the forums. I'm so glad you finally got a doctor who helped you and got your treatment right. It's good to see that you have such a positive attitude too. Enjoy reading the forums, there's a wealth of wisdom and information there. Don't forget to join in and post too. I look forward to getting to know you better. XXXXX

 

[Bobbit]

Not much to look at but i luv it , Built it over last winter with the help of some good friends, I ride it everywhere now lol

 

[Northerner]

Not much to look at but i luv it , Built it over last winter with the help of some good friends, I ride it everywhere now lol

Looks terrific! 🙂

 

[Bobbit]

Welcome bob, glad you made some improvement, did the neuropathy improve or stay the same?

It stayed with me , But after 6 yrs in a chair i am back on my feet , I can walk as long as i can see , sounds strange but i cannot feel the floor so if its dark i am buggered lol , The trike has given me a new lease of life tho. its a Godsend 🙂

 

[Andy HB]

I especially like the beer barrel on the back!

Welcome to the forum Bob.

Andy 🙂

 

[sexyshoes5]

its my first time posting..be patient guys

Hello ..i seen Bobs story.....i just replied i don't think i posted right...i do wish you the best of luck bob....do i start a new thread.....