In Nov., 2004 I read an article online that said Gastric Bypass Surgery could "cure" Type II Diabetes. I pursued it, first the RnY, 2/06, but I walked away after hearing about the Duodenal Switch or "DS". I pursued it for eight long, frustrating years. On Friday, March 14, 2014 at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, my hope, surgery, was achieved. Within 30 days, my no.1 goal was met. The diabetes that had plagued me for 15 years was GONE. No more high blood pressure, either. *glory*
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Reboot: Day 1
SUCCESS!
I made through the day without any flour, grains, or other simple carbs or sugars (not including one dark chocolate Hershey's kiss).
Two more days and hopefully the chemicals in my brain will quit yammering for sugar.
Sugar/sweets, *per se,* are not my downfall -- but simple carbs (the white stuff) are, and the body converts them to glucose anyway, so there's no real difference in my book. I've cut back dramatically in the last 6 months, with gratifying results. It's good to get a grip on them early on so as to avoid more than conventional regain or complications in future years down the line.
Congrats! That is a big deal in my book!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! WOOT!
ReplyDeleteSugar/sweets, *per se,* are not my downfall -- but simple carbs (the white stuff) are, and the body converts them to glucose anyway, so there's no real difference in my book. I've cut back dramatically in the last 6 months, with gratifying results. It's good to get a grip on them early on so as to avoid more than conventional regain or complications in future years down the line.
(OMG, my comment went through! First time I've tried in ages ... :) )
ReplyDeleteHooray!!
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