Newly diagnosed prediabetic

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Yes, losing weight will help I'm sure. It sounds like you're doing that so keep it up 🙂

Hehe squats eh? I can get down, but getting back up is a bit of an issue. It sounds like you have a good handle on exercise and varying it will keep you motivated. If you get stale, then you probably won't do it.

I did 2.4 miles on the bike yesterday and feel fine today hopefully I'm getting used to it (at last!)

Even pottering around the garden is exercise and it's keeping you active. I'm not much of a gardener, that's my wife lol.

You both have a good day.... 🙂

Cheers

Steve

Good afternoon Steve,
Yes I've made a start in losing weight without knowing it. I'm tweaking other things now too and looking at fats as well. Today's task for me was making a beef casserole with hubby's help... I've got enough left for tomorrow so plenty of vegs and it tastes beautiful. He normally does the cooking as I get too exhausted but I wanted to help so invested today's energy in that and we made it together which was nice and very healthy too, and boiled potatoes instead of roasted.

I hold onto a dining chair to do squats and only go as low as I can manage on the day. If it's too much I would say not to do it then, perhaps just gentle knee bends towards a squat to begin with, it really strengthens your legs and tones your tummy apparently.

Ooh very good with your cycling you did really well! Yes, sounds like you are getting used to it now.

I know deadheading isn't exactly very energetic but like you say it's movement. Haha, your wife is the gardener in your household haha. We only have a small garden and got it paved so we have pots, but we have quite a few.

I've got the GP tomorrow and a long list to cover to get updates on results and next steps on so will see how that goes. She is brilliant though and very thorough.

Enjoy the rest of your day 🙂

Samana

 

[Samana]

I did 800 calories for 10 weeks. lost 11kg. have kept it of by eating low carb and ensuring i stick to below 1200 calories a day. me: middle aged woman who does not do exercise just 10,000 steps a day

Wow Mrs Mimoo that is incredible! You've done really well with that, well done! Wow, no exercise and 10,000 steps a day is exercise to me! hahaha!

I'm becoming aware more and more about carbs and fats etc and reducing them. Any tips would be welcome, or any meal tips you used that worked well for you? Do you still count calories?

Samana

 

[picitup]

Good afternoon Steve,
Yes I've made a start in losing weight without knowing it. I'm tweaking other things now too and looking at fats as well. Today's task for me was making a beef casserole with hubby's help... I've got enough left for tomorrow so plenty of vegs and it tastes beautiful. He normally does the cooking as I get too exhausted but I wanted to help so invested today's energy in that and we made it together which was nice and very healthy too, and boiled potatoes instead of roasted.

I hold onto a dining chair to do squats and only go as low as I can manage on the day. If it's too much I would say not to do it then, perhaps just gentle knee bends towards a squat to begin with, it really strengthens your legs and tones your tummy apparently.

Ooh very good with your cycling you did really well! Yes, sounds like you are getting used to it now.

I know deadheading isn't exactly very energetic but like you say it's movement. Haha, your wife is the gardener in your household haha. We only have a small garden and got it paved so we have pots, but we have quite a few.

I've got the GP tomorrow and a long list to cover to get updates on results and next steps on so will see how that goes. She is brilliant though and very thorough.

Enjoy the rest of your day 🙂

Samana

Hi Samana
Losing weight without knowing it sounds the best way to me. It's nice you and your hubby could get together and cook. You can see that as a team effort and enjoy it all the more!
Actaully my knee's fine, but I've pulled a tendon connected to it. I did it slipping in a tyre track in the country. I've been having physio for a few weeks and it's just about better, so last visit tomorrow.

Thanks for your support - I'm really motivated to keep up the cycling. To infinity and beyond....

We have lots of pots and hanging baskets - my wife waters them bless her.

Best of luck with the GP tomorrow. Let us know how you get on if you feel OK sharing it.

I'm not a bit achey after my ride today lol.

You both enjoy your day too. If your hubby likes cooking - he can visit us any time! 🙂

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana
Losing weight without knowing it sounds the best way to me. It's nice you and your hubby could get together and cook. You can see that as a team effort and enjoy it all the more!
Actaully my knee's fine, but I've pulled a tendon connected to it. I did it slipping in a tyre track in the country. I've been having physio for a few weeks and it's just about better, so last visit tomorrow.

Thanks for your support - I'm really motivated to keep up the cycling. To infinity and beyond....

We have lots of pots and hanging baskets - my wife waters them bless her.

Best of luck with the GP tomorrow. Let us know how you get on if you feel OK sharing it.

I'm not a bit achey after my ride today lol.

You both enjoy your day too. If your hubby likes cooking - he can visit us any time! 🙂

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,
Hahaha, Yes losing weight without knowing how you did it and it happening is always the best way hahaha. It was nice to do things together and make a meal and it was nutritious too. Sometimes hubby will add extra fats etc and that's fine but I want to cut down a bit more than him so it's good now and again especially that he's doing much of the cooking that I have a look at what goes on a little now and again. It was lovely though and very tasty, I'm looking forward to the other half later for dinner.

Ahh, a tendon can take weeks to heal. You've done well cycling whilst that has been repairing too. Perhaps the cycling will be easier over time now maybe. I know you can do it! You are always welcome to support, just take it easy when you know you need to, I always listen to my body that's key. I can see you going far...

My GP appt went well. She is writing a letter to my Gastroenterologist to update him on my symptoms etc, never had to do this in the last 8 years so not sure why we are needing to do it now, Covid has created some strange new things in play, plus he has a new secretary. I haven't seen the Gastro guy for over a year as I've been waiting for a special test that I'm still waiting for that got cancelled 3 times from various hospitals, but in that time my health has got worse so need to see him, that is what I need right now is to see him and the GP agrees. Also my GP is following up on other stuff too as I'm awaiting another appt from the hospital I've not got yet, so everything is going okay for now and my Hba1c is due at the end of July/very beginning August it's on her radar she said.

I have just have one hanging basket and many many pots, I get the hose out mainly on the back, hubby waters the front for me. It's a nice pastime and easier to manage these days.

You're not achy at all today after your ride? Is that what you meant, not sure I read it right, sometimes I misread things. You seem like you are getting into the cycling now 😉

Hahaha, yes hubby does like concocting in the kitchen, he won't take any credit or flattery for it but he does make things look nice and he is creative. I'm very lucky! Hahaha, he can come and visit you... I'll have to rent him out!

Have a great rest of day both of you!

Samana

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi Steve,
Hahaha, Yes losing weight without knowing how you did it and it happening is always the best way hahaha. It was nice to do things together and make a meal and it was nutritious too. Sometimes hubby will add extra fats etc and that's fine but I want to cut down a bit more than him so it's good now and again especially that he's doing much of the cooking that I have a look at what goes on a little now and again. It was lovely though and very tasty, I'm looking forward to the other half later for dinner.

Ahh, a tendon can take weeks to heal. You've done well cycling whilst that has been repairing too. Perhaps the cycling will be easier over time now maybe. I know you can do it! You are always welcome to support, just take it easy when you know you need to, I always listen to my body that's key. I can see you going far...

My GP appt went well. She is writing a letter to my Gastroenterologist to update him on my symptoms etc, never had to do this in the last 8 years so not sure why we are needing to do it now, Covid has created some strange new things in play, plus he has a new secretary. I haven't seen the Gastro guy for over a year as I've been waiting for a special test that I'm still waiting for that got cancelled 3 times from various hospitals, but in that time my health has got worse so need to see him, that is what I need right now is to see him and the GP agrees. Also my GP is following up on other stuff too as I'm awaiting another appt from the hospital I've not got yet, so everything is going okay for now and my Hba1c is due at the end of July/very beginning August it's on her radar she said.

I have just have one hanging basket and many many pots, I get the hose out mainly on the back, hubby waters the front for me. It's a nice pastime and easier to manage these days.

You're not achy at all today after your ride? Is that what you meant, not sure I read it right, sometimes I misread things. You seem like you are getting into the cycling now 😉

Hahaha, yes hubby does like concocting in the kitchen, he won't take any credit or flattery for it but he does make things look nice and he is creative. I'm very lucky! Hahaha, he can come and visit you... I'll have to rent him out!

Have a great rest of day both of you!

Samana

'A tendon can take weeks to heal'
Don't I know it, ruptured my patellar tendon last October, it needed surgery so fairly immobile for weeks. I am only just feeling improvement. I had been discharged from the hospital physio 2 months ago so I went to a private physio and the exercises she gave me improved it more in 4 days than in the previous many weeks doing the NHS exercises. So feeling much less fed up with it.

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana
It sounds like you're the 'cooking manager' lol. I'm not much of a cook bzzzzzz..ting! goes the microwave 🙂 My wife mostly cooks, or I buy in. She cooks, I clear up, wash up and empty the dishwasher.

The tendon has taken some weeks, but each visit to the physio has helped. It's not caused me any issue with cycling, only twisting my leg (so don't twist your leg, yes I know)

I managed 3.1 miles today. Just a little further but all the aches have gone. I can feel I've done some exercise, but no discomfort any more which is good.
I've ordered a bike lock so I can cycle into town and leave the bike. Also some USB rechargeable front and back lights. All ready for the winter when it gets dark at midday 🙂

Can you invoice me for renting out your hubby? The cheque's in the post.....

Sounds like you have a supportive GP which is what we all need. Sometimes they fob you off but it sounds like she's really switched on. Best of luck getting your appointments.

Hi @Leadinglights

Gosh that sounds like you've been through the mill. Good that you've found someone to help with it. I got golfer's elbow some years ago, lifting a stove with my hands twisted. Took a year to heal. I just noticed one day it didn't hurt any more.
I think the blood supply to tendons is poor, hence the slow recovery. Heat and cold usually helps to stimulate the flow.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi Samana
It sounds like you're the 'cooking manager' lol. I'm not much of a cook bzzzzzz..ting! goes the microwave 🙂 My wife mostly cooks, or I buy in. She cooks, I clear up, wash up and empty the dishwasher.

The tendon has taken some weeks, but each visit to the physio has helped. It's not caused me any issue with cycling, only twisting my leg (so don't twist your leg, yes I know)

I managed 3.1 miles today. Just a little further but all the aches have gone. I can feel I've done some exercise, but no discomfort any more which is good.
I've ordered a bike lock so I can cycle into town and leave the bike. Also some USB rechargeable front and back lights. All ready for the winter when it gets dark at midday 🙂

Can you invoice me for renting out your hubby? The cheque's in the post.....

Sounds like you have a supportive GP which is what we all need. Sometimes they fob you off but it sounds like she's really switched on. Best of luck getting your appointments.

Hi @Leadinglights

Gosh that sounds like you've been through the mill. Good that you've found someone to help with it. I got golfer's elbow some years ago, lifting a stove with my hands twisted. Took a year to heal. I just noticed one day it didn't hurt any more.
I think the blood supply to tendons is poor, hence the slow recovery. Heat and cold usually helps to stimulate the flow.

Cheers

Steve

Yes I had what they call a tibial avulsion where a bit of bone pings out so I have a screw though to reattach it. The physio gave me Knee Islands to do and self massage of the knee as well as telling me my nice comfy Sketchers were not supportive enough and I wasn't walking with the pressure on the whole foot just on the heel which puts more strain on the knee. I just wish I had gone to see them sooner.
I did wonder if cycling would help, not that I have a bike.

 

[picitup]

Doesn't sound much fun. My physio told me you put 5 times your body weight on your legs when you walk so that probably explains why footwear is so important.
I got my bike for free from a local 'free stuff' site called Freegle. The front tyre was knacked but was an easy fix. It's not a smart looking bike, but when you turn the pedals, it goes. Good enough for me!

 

[Samana]

'A tendon can take weeks to heal'
Don't I know it, ruptured my patellar tendon last October, it needed surgery so fairly immobile for weeks. I am only just feeling improvement. I had been discharged from the hospital physio 2 months ago so I went to a private physio and the exercises she gave me improved it more in 4 days than in the previous many weeks doing the NHS exercises. So feeling much less fed up with it.

Hi Leadinglights,
I've had tendon issues with my shoulders and arms and that took a long time to heal on it's own, but awaiting surgery on both shoulders to really sort the issue once and for all hopefully so understand a little of what you are going or have been through. I've been waiting for two years due to Covid. Still waiting as I need 12 weeks to recover too and if I have a holiday it affects me travelling. Your physio sounds good. You sound like you are making good progress now?

Samana

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana
It sounds like you're the 'cooking manager' lol. I'm not much of a cook bzzzzzz..ting! goes the microwave 🙂 My wife mostly cooks, or I buy in. She cooks, I clear up, wash up and empty the dishwasher.

The tendon has taken some weeks, but each visit to the physio has helped. It's not caused me any issue with cycling, only twisting my leg (so don't twist your leg, yes I know)

I managed 3.1 miles today. Just a little further but all the aches have gone. I can feel I've done some exercise, but no discomfort any more which is good.
I've ordered a bike lock so I can cycle into town and leave the bike. Also some USB rechargeable front and back lights. All ready for the winter when it gets dark at midday 🙂

Can you invoice me for renting out your hubby? The cheque's in the post.....

Sounds like you have a supportive GP which is what we all need. Sometimes they fob you off but it sounds like she's really switched on. Best of luck getting your appointments.

Hi @Leadinglights

Gosh that sounds like you've been through the mill. Good that you've found someone to help with it. I got golfer's elbow some years ago, lifting a stove with my hands twisted. Took a year to heal. I just noticed one day it didn't hurt any more.
I think the blood supply to tendons is poor, hence the slow recovery. Heat and cold usually helps to stimulate the flow.

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,
Hahaha 'cooking manager'... me?... no far from it! Hahaha! It's nice to be part of making a meal though. Hubby is the chef mostly hahaha, bless him he's brilliant. We are all different and it's what ever works for us. I would grab for anything if hubby didn't cook as I would probably be too tired to keep cooking but I do what I can when I can. In the past I always cooked. Since we have been married hubby got cooking as he got in first and he made dinner more often. These days he just likes cooking in general now he's retired. You do well by cleaning up a she cooks that's good!

Oh good that the tendon is improving slowly but only issue when you twist your leg. You're doing well with the cycling and no after effects too! That's great!

You're getting very organised with your bike now with lock and lights, great forward thinking for darker Winter lunchtimes coming hahaha! 🙂

Hahaha, would you like me also to send some sample menus with the invoice?

Oh yes my GP is brilliant, she is so thorough and always comes up with a plan and follows through. She is amazing and my Gastroenterologist is the same, she is now writing a letter which his new secretary requested to get a new appt. She wasn't happy about her asking for one as it's wasting time as she feels he is who I need to see to help with many of my issues. It's all in process anyway! 🙂

I totally understand what you might be feeling with your arm etc heat and cold helps me too when it gets bad. I have poor circulation to my shoulders too through tendon injuries to both shoulders. If I am in a certain position it just starts pins and needles in my arms and sometimes I get nerve pain, my finger tips may never recover. One of my shoulder blades is turned inwards and is causing friction also so this will need surgery and something similar the other side just slightly less work. I've been waiting for two years now, due to Covid it's really slowed things down. Again, it's all in process and it will happen when it does. I need a 12 week window, and I'm due to go away in October so if it's not soon I won't be able to have it done until next year and I need both doing so we'll see. I've got other stuff that may take priority anyway so just going with how it works out.

Enough for now, hope your appt goes well in a couple of days. Have a lovely rest of day

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

Yes it's nice to do things together. My job today was to rub down and paint the back gate. I got up late, at 10:30 and Jan had already rubbed it down so I got the easy job of painting (and myself!)

After saying no after effect, I've felt a bit rough today, abit like mild bruising all over, so I gave the bike a miss, but there's always tomorrow. I'd set my heart on 4 miles today, but the body was weak lol.

According to my physio, the problem is with my medial ligament and any time you twist or slip badly, that's the one that gets it. Have you got one of those wheat bags? I've got one and you bung it in the microwave to heat it. alternatively, a hot water bottle in a towel is just as good, but I bet you know this already.

Here's an idea; Don't bother with the menus (or the invoice) just post the food. All offers gratefully received.....

Your shoulders sound nasty and the constant waiting for treatment must be frustrating. I guess you must get gragged down at times. Hopefully with the doctor's help, it will be speeded up.

I was wondering what's causing your tiredness? Don't answer if it's private.

Thanks for your good wishes. I'm sure the appointment won't be gruelling as they are there to support me (I hope!). I'm cutting back on food and exercising so there's probably no much more to say apart from the questions I have for her.

Enjoy your evening both 🙂

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Yes it's nice to do things together. My job today was to rub down and paint the back gate. I got up late, at 10:30 and Jan had already rubbed it down so I got the easy job of painting (and myself!)

After saying no after effect, I've felt a bit rough today, abit like mild bruising all over, so I gave the bike a miss, but there's always tomorrow. I'd set my heart on 4 miles today, but the body was weak lol.

According to my physio, the problem is with my medial ligament and any time you twist or slip badly, that's the one that gets it. Have you got one of those wheat bags? I've got one and you bung it in the microwave to heat it. alternatively, a hot water bottle in a towel is just as good, but I bet you know this already.

Here's an idea; Don't bother with the menus (or the invoice) just post the food. All offers gratefully received.....

Your shoulders sound nasty and the constant waiting for treatment must be frustrating. I guess you must get gragged down at times. Hopefully with the doctor's help, it will be speeded up.

I was wondering what's causing your tiredness? Don't answer if it's private.

Thanks for your good wishes. I'm sure the appointment won't be gruelling as they are there to support me (I hope!). I'm cutting back on food and exercising so there's probably no much more to say apart from the questions I have for her.

Enjoy your evening both 🙂

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,
Ooh good that Jan had already rubbed the gate down for you and you got to do the painting, great team work.
We got up early and went out into nature for a short stroll I love the quietness of early morning and went for a short drive over hills which is very picturesque and walked along a lovely canal-side walk we know and took coffee and butties for a treat for afterwards. I'd had a really rough night food related and got symptoms with tummy so was very tired but wanted to make the effort to get a little exercise and to go out. Hope you got more paint on the gate than yourself 🙂

Cycling can wait until you're ready, you did some painting so at least you were moving, best not to push yourself and even athletes get a day off to rest muscles. I need several, don't know about you!

Your medial ligament sounds painful when you slip, I can feel your pain! Yes I have a wheat bag they are good for soothing and got hot water bottle which gives me relief too. Always good to share, thank you! I find rest and warmth better than meds sometimes.

Hahaha, okay food in the post! I'll put an order in for you!

Yes my shoulders do get very sore, it can be really draining! I know that if I have surgery it won't correct all of my problems the consultant has already told me that but it could help relieve some of the pain and some issues for me. The thing is currently I thought I had a simple 'lady's' problem which I thought was food related, but it turns out it could be something quite serious. I had a call from the hospital an hour ago and now have an appt to see a consultant a week on Friday. Not looking forward to it but need to get checked. Thing is if I need general anaesthetic for that then can't get my shoulder done as I can't have two lots of general close together so that will push the surgery to next year! Already they are still setting up the theatre roster for July still as they usually do surgery in community hospital but decided with my health stuff I needed an anaesthetist in the main one... I know I'll be fine I had two procedures done under general last November and went home at lunchtime. But they are adamant on what they need to do! I just have to go with it and prioritise things I guess.

Actually my tiredness may be connected to migraines and memory stuff I've been getting for the last 8 months or so and feeling more sickness now with it too. Taking meds for that but have been referred to neurologist and that's been given a nudge now too as things are getting worse... I'm a walking wreck... hahaha!

So many things have popped up more recently like the pre-diabetes and fatty liver and the lady's thing... I already have a load of other stuff to handle like Fibromyalgia, ME, Gastroparesis, Osteoarthritis that affects my mobility, I'm getting and upgraded new wheelchair I'm told as mine is 5 years old. I walk when I can but for longer walks hubby gives me a push and I walk a little too. Don't mean to sound like life story but just to give you a few more bits of info. The tiredness now is DIFFERENT. It's more severe, I'm just feeling totally ill and wiped out and usually I'm really upbeat and now I feel like I have to work at it all of the time, I don't feel like my old self at all. I keep working on being as happy and positive as I can and do things to add to my life just like you do.

You're have a brilliant commitment to losing weight and eating so she will be well impressed and have little she can say, you are already doing a great job, but make the most of asking her anything you want to know and about Hbaa1c if you want to. By the way, I had my blood forms come for me to arrange my Hba1c for the end of the month/start August this morning so my GP is on the ball like she said she would be on Monday when I saw her. So I'm set to go! I hope it all goes well and look forward to hearing how it went even if there's not much to say. You've done great! All the best with it!

Have a lovely evening both of you hope you are less achy today 🙂

Samana

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi Steve,
Ooh good that Jan had already rubbed the gate down for you and you got to do the painting, great team work.
We got up early and went out into nature for a short stroll I love the quietness of early morning and went for a short drive over hills which is very picturesque and walked along a lovely canal-side walk we know and took coffee and butties for a treat for afterwards. I'd had a really rough night food related and got symptoms with tummy so was very tired but wanted to make the effort to get a little exercise and to go out. Hope you got more paint on the gate than yourself 🙂

Cycling can wait until you're ready, you did some painting so at least you were moving, best not to push yourself and even athletes get a day off to rest muscles. I need several, don't know about you!

Your medial ligament sounds painful when you slip, I can feel your pain! Yes I have a wheat bag they are good for soothing and got hot water bottle which gives me relief too. Always good to share, thank you! I find rest and warmth better than meds sometimes.

Hahaha, okay food in the post! I'll put an order in for you!

Yes my shoulders do get very sore, it can be really draining! I know that if I have surgery it won't correct all of my problems the consultant has already told me that but it could help relieve some of the pain and some issues for me. The thing is currently I thought I had a simple 'lady's' problem which I thought was food related, but it turns out it could be something quite serious. I had a call from the hospital an hour ago and now have an appt to see a consultant a week on Friday. Not looking forward to it but need to get checked. Thing is if I need general anaesthetic for that then can't get my shoulder done as I can't have two lots of general close together so that will push the surgery to next year! Already they are still setting up the theatre roster for July still as they usually do surgery in community hospital but decided with my health stuff I needed an anaesthetist in the main one... I know I'll be fine I had two procedures done under general last November and went home at lunchtime. But they are adamant on what they need to do! I just have to go with it and prioritise things I guess.

Actually my tiredness may be connected to migraines and memory stuff I've been getting for the last 8 months or so and feeling more sickness now with it too. Taking meds for that but have been referred to neurologist and that's been given a nudge now too as things are getting worse... I'm a walking wreck... hahaha!

So many things have popped up more recently like the pre-diabetes and fatty liver and the lady's thing... I already have a load of other stuff to handle like Fibromyalgia, ME, Gastroparesis, Osteoarthritis that affects my mobility, I'm getting and upgraded new wheelchair I'm told as mine is 5 years old. I walk when I can but for longer walks hubby gives me a push and I walk a little too. Don't mean to sound like life story but just to give you a few more bits of info. The tiredness now is DIFFERENT. It's more severe, I'm just feeling totally ill and wiped out and usually I'm really upbeat and now I feel like I have to work at it all of the time, I don't feel like my old self at all. I keep working on being as happy and positive as I can and do things to add to my life just like you do.

You're have a brilliant commitment to losing weight and eating so she will be well impressed and have little she can say, you are already doing a great job, but make the most of asking her anything you want to know and about Hbaa1c if you want to. By the way, I had my blood forms come for me to arrange my Hba1c for the end of the month/start August this morning so my GP is on the ball like she said she would be on Monday when I saw her. So I'm set to go! I hope it all goes well and look forward to hearing how it went even if there's not much to say. You've done great! All the best with it!

Have a lovely evening both of you hope you are less achy today 🙂

Samana

Just a thought but have you had your vitamin B12 level checked as if low can cause tiredness. See if it has been ticked on your blood form.

 

[Samana]

Just a thought but have you had your vitamin B12 level checked as if low can cause tiredness. See if it has been ticked on your blood form.

Good morning Leadinglights,
Oh no I haven't had that checked recently thank you. I know the Gastroenterologist does check that one a lot when I go. I will ask if I can get that one added many thanks for that. I have nutritional issues and I think it could easily be to do with that.

Have a lovely day

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

Gosh you have a lot of things to sort out. As I say, hopefully the doctor will kick them into action and you can get the issues resolved quickly. Your dirve out sounded like a good tonic. To add to what leadinglights said about b12, also low folic cid can cause tiredness so that's one to consider.

The knee's not painful at all now. The physiso wants to see me one more time to finish it of and that's it 🙂

I've been soooo tired the last couple of days. I think it's getting used to the exercise. I'm not too surprised as I knew it would be an upward battle. I didn't go on a ride yesterday and the jury's out for today, but I'll get back on it as soon as I can, hopefully tomorrow.

How is your sleep? Is it good?

Hope the new wheelchair helps with getting out - so important.

Lets us know how your hba1c goes. Hopefully it's at a good level.

That's all for now, I'll post up what the fat nurse says later 🙂

Cheers

Steve

 

[Mrs Mimoo]

11 Kg in 10 weeks is impressive! I'm not losing it that fast, but it's slowly coming off. I think I'm basically too lazy to count carbs and calories, but whatever works for you and clearly it's working.

10,000 steps a day is exercise I think. Cycling for me is just fun and getting fit and losing weight is a real bonus. I managed 2.9 miles today and feel OK after it so that's good.

I was terrified so i stuck to the diet hard.

 

[Mrs Mimoo]

Just a thought but have you had your vitamin B12 level checked as if low can cause tiredness. See if it has been ticked on your blood form.

metformin lowers B12 so worth a supplement and a test first?

 

[Leadinglights]

Good morning Leadinglights,
Oh no I haven't had that checked recently thank you. I know the Gastroenterologist does check that one a lot when I go. I will ask if I can get that one added many thanks for that. I have nutritional issues and I think it could easily be to do with that.

Have a lovely day

Samana

Yes gastro issues can mean you do not absorb Vit B12 from foods so taking oral Vit B12 doesn't actually help either and you would need injections. That is obviously if it is low.

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Gosh you have a lot of things to sort out. As I say, hopefully the doctor will kick them into action and you can get the issues resolved quickly. Your dirve out sounded like a good tonic. To add to what leadinglights said about b12, also low folic cid can cause tiredness so that's one to consider.

The knee's not painful at all now. The physiso wants to see me one more time to finish it of and that's it 🙂

I've been soooo tired the last couple of days. I think it's getting used to the exercise. I'm not too surprised as I knew it would be an upward battle. I didn't go on a ride yesterday and the jury's out for today, but I'll get back on it as soon as I can, hopefully tomorrow.

How is your sleep? Is it good?

Hope the new wheelchair helps with getting out - so important.

Lets us know how your hba1c goes. Hopefully it's at a good level.

That's all for now, I'll post up what the fat nurse says later 🙂

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,
Yes lots of stuff to sort but my GP is following up on stuff and things will get moving, plus got a phone call and got one appt in just over a week for lady's consultation.

Oh, right will add folic acid to my list to be checked too, thank you. I know I had that checked a while ago and it was low then it went higher and not had it checked since.

One more session to go with your knee sounds good, hopefully after that you will be okay and things will be much more easier for you. I guess you can get referred again if you need to in the future, but all sounds good!

Best not to push yourself if you're feeling tired. I know exactly when to move myself and not, tiredness is a definite no no for me, it's more rest and recharge. Yes there is always tomorrow, you have already done well and even the sporty athletes have days off.

Sleep can vary... in more recent months I have had more nights where I have slept through as been more exhausted and had long naps too. Whereas for no apparent reason or food related I can have whole nights up and just not settle or be uncomfortable. My aim is to try to rest even if I can't sleep but I can get so frustrated that I need a break from tossing and turning that I get up for a while. Obviously it affects the next day then in what I can do. I was adamant that we went for a drive and into the country yesterday as wanted to make the effort so I could have a little walk too.

I've just got my new wheelchair, not much different from the old one really, just new and shiny and bit slimmer looking. It's a great help in me getting to go further although hubby has to push but it gives him a bit of a workout too, it's only sometimes though as he has his aches and pains and stuff. It does make a difference and like you say it's important to the quality of life for both of us.

I'll be phoning probably in a week or two to make my Hba1c appt and will let you know when I do and the result etc. Yes hope it has improved.

Hahaha, looking forward to hearing your update from the fat nurse. Hope all goes well. All the best! 🙂

Samana

 

[Samana]

Yes gastro issues can mean you do not absorb Vit B12 from foods so taking oral Vit B12 doesn't actually help either and you would need injections. That is obviously if it is low.

Yes, I have issues absorbing nutrition full stop at times, and often it seems if it is reflecting my energy levels. Thank you! It could well be low, I've added it to my request list for bloods 🙂

If you think of anything else please let me know, it really helps.

Have a good rest of day

Samana