Fran4802's Journal, 22 Aug 24

Has this just been a recent problem or has it gone on for a while? Do you take your pills with food? I make sure to eat something after I take mine. I sent a prayer for you.  

@Fran4802, I agree with the comments from both Morticia and Joe; however I was in the same boat as you are in 8 months ago. My story however is a little different, I started here after a friend told me about this place; I never realized how bad I let myself get. So here is my story; hope it helps you in someway. I’m 54 yrs old, married with a daughter and son, and a grandson my wife and I are raising. In 2021 I was broken and beaten down emotionally, by an individual, by health; in panic attacks, loss of vision and anxiety. By 2022 I was declared legally blind by visual acuity and by legal guidelines; it floored me, can’t drive myself anywhere, I must depend on people to get me places; I became a couch potato and hermit; stayed inside all the time and didn’t get out and do things (like you). 2023 and 2024 came along I started having health related issues; because of weight, anxiety and depression, I take 9 different pills, at different times a day, as we get older we have to help our bodies function and it’s a fact. When I saw my ent dr my bmi was 44.6%; and it concerned him so much that he wouldn’t do surgery on my ears; and warned me if i didn’t have the surgery I’d have to get hearing aids; at that time I was 313lbs, morbidly obese and I was killing myself. So in January of 2024 I came on fat secret; my first week here I lost 16lbs, just by doing what others suggested here, today after 8 months watching my portions and eating more healthy and walking; I’ve lost 102lbs; it’s not easy nor should it be, but you can do this and you will overcome this challenge. “God won’t try you beyond what you can handle”, he loves you and let him guide you. 

Dear Fran4802. We are in the same boat. I take 15 scripts, one of which is three time a day. 10 otc vitamins and minerals. My primary doctor stopped 3 or 4 scripts but gave me more to replace the ones stopped. I am 89 yo. I need these scripts to keep going. I do chair exercises because I am unstable when on my feet. I lose and gain. But I have my diabetes under control by posting everything on Fat Secret. It is not easy, but the alternative might be a "dirt nap". So, go along with me and say:this is what I have to do. God willing, I will survive. 

Thanks everyone. Your concern for me warms my heart. I think maybe if I try to quit feeling so sorry for myself, things will get better. It’s hard even getting out of my chair to walk across the room without help. But I do have a lot of support. But I feel so quilty having to depend on anyone. Housework gets neglected because I can’t even stand at the sink a few minutes to do dishes. I don’t have the energy or strength to do hardly any type of chores. I am going to start getting up more often to move around to see if that helps. Morticia, this has gotten worse since I was in the hospital in March of this year. I called my diabetes clinic and they are lowering one of my meds. I am hoping this will help! 

its always about baby steps one step in front of another. Before you know it you are making progress.