I am sorry it has been so long since I last posted. It has been over a month and so much has been going on. On November25th I announced in the blog that I have been diagnosed with diabetes. I was overwhelmed with this diagnosis. I was angry, scared and literally overwhelmed.
Since I posted the news my life became a bit crazy. I had to finish my first semester of grad school which was nonstop school work for about two weeks. Then I traveled a bit for work. I got ready for the Christmas holiday and tried to understand what was going on with my body medically.
During all of this I have had several doctor appointments; have been put on two different medications and have been educated on diabetes. I was put through the crash course. I have read so much, talked to friends and tried to make sense of all of it. My doctor sent me to a nurse practitioner who specializes in diabetes. I like this woman and I have learned so much from her. She has me counting carbs; focusing on my blood counts; continuing with my workouts and focusing on my weight loss. The one thing that this nurse said and my doctor agrees is that she has no doubt that I will work hard at getting my diabetes under control and the medication will disappear. From her lips to God's ears! I have set the goal for myself that next year at this time I will be off the medication!
I am still angry, scared and a bit overwhelmed but I am trying to make the best of it. It is what it is and I have to accept it, for now!
Other than that life goes on. Thanksgiving came and went and it was a great holiday. I broke the 30 pound mark and I am now down 31 pounds (We will see if that sticks after the holidays). The Christmas season then arrived and as usual the day flew by! I am still celebrating of course ... I love the lights, the music and the spirit of the season. However it is now time to look ahead. 2015 can only get better right? Oh the plans I have for 2015!!
"Tri" ing to get the fire back
This started as a place to share my training for my 1st 70.3 Ironman. It then became a place I shared my struggles with my weight and fighting Type 2 diabetes. Over 5 years ago it became a blog sharing my journey as a post bariatric surgery athlete. Since 2016 I have completed 4 full marathons, three 70.3 distances, and my first Ironman Lake Placid. Now I am back to share my training for my 2nd Ironman, my struggles with low iron levels and my continued fight with my weight.
Congratulations on 31 pounds!! That's quite an accomplishment!! I missed the diabetes diagnosis. That must have been so scary, but I'm glad you have found good people to help you. I completely agree with the nurse practitioner...if anyone can fight this and win, it's you!! You are so determined and hard working!! I know you can do it! I admire your honesty and vulnerability in your writing! Hope you had a great Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle! I did have a nice Christmas. I hope you did too and that you enjoyed your time in Massachusetts with your family.
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