Obese, diabetic with high BP; need help with food addiction

I was a foodie for the better part of my life, up unil I had Gastric bypass surgery in 2000, when I was 60. I never had any trouble at all with diets, having spent most of my life going on one; losing the weight, backsliding and gaining back every pound I lost, plus. I even went on the Metafast diet for 16 mos., and lost 200lbs, only to put it all back on, plus I contracted major health problems, to boot. I already had HBP and was diabetic, but these diseases were made much worse; My blood pressure was 210/130 and weighed 366lbs, when I got enough courage to face my doctor again. Meanwhile, on a trip to Paris, my husband, son and sister kept me at such a fast pace, my knees were very painful for weeks after we got home-went to an orthopedic, only to learn that both knees were bone-on-bone. The cure for this, was to lose at least 100 lbs., in preparation for bilateral knee replacement. Looking back on how bad my health had gotten, gives me the shakes, literally. My blood sugar was so high, I think it was 310 after a 3-hr. fast, so121 units of insulin became part of my morning ritual, after testing. It didn't happen overnight, but everything improved not very long after the bypass, and two years after that, I had both knees done the very same day. I recovered very quickly from tha, only to face removal of my thyroid; the sac had very tiny cancer cells in it, but I still had to swallow one nuclear/pill just to make certain no cells had escaped in my body.
I hope my story helps you to take measures that will eventually give you peace and permanent good health! :).

I was a foodie for the better part of my life, up unil I had Gastric bypass surgery in 2000, when I was 60. I never had any trouble at all with diets, having spent most of my life going on one; losing the weight, backsliding and gaining back every pound I lost, plus. I even went on the Metafast diet for 16 mos., and lost 200lbs, only to put it all back on, plus I contracted major health problems, to boot. I already had HBP and was diabetic, but these diseases were made much worse; My blood pressure was 210/130 and weighed 366lbs, when I got enough courage to face my doctor again. Meanwhile, on a trip to Paris, my husband, son and sister kept me at such a fast pace, my knees were very painful for weeks after we got home-went to an orthopedic, only to learn that both knees were bone-on-bone. The cure for this, was to lose at least 100 lbs., in preparation for bilateral knee replacement. Looking back on how bad my health had gotten, gives me the shakes, literally. My blood sugar was so high, I think it was 310 after a 3-hr. fast, so121 units of insulin became part of my morning ritual, after testing. It didn't happen overnight, but everything improved not very long after the bypass, and two years after that, I had both knees done the very same day. I recovered very quickly from tha, only to face removal of my thyroid; the sac had very tiny cancer cells in it, but I still had to swallow one nuclear/pill just to make certain no cells had escaped in my body.
I hope my story helps you to take measures that will eventually give you peace and permanent good health! :).

what is reason for: I started taking ginger, tumeric, apple cider vinegar, lemon …drank iot hot every morning for about a month. it seems like a great appetite suppressor, i also took CLA??
and safflower oil…

I have so many friends that have had the surgery,bands and stomach stapling and now they have gained it all back.
If obese people knew the amount of discipline needed AFTER stomach stapling, THEN THEY COULD JUST HAVE WELL HAVE USED THE DISCIPLINE b4 having the bypass.
But, there r a lot of people that r very happy after, and they Stop taking so many Pills.
Have u tried hypnosis for losing weight. Good way to get good, deep sleep also.

On the subject of being strong mentally, I got pretty disgusted with listening to obese diabetic folks at church who though they deserved to eat all they wanted and it was a joke to them. So I left the church and found another one who also puts food out for social hour after church, some it not good for before lunch eating, but they always have a veggie tray and a cheese tray on the table and they don't laugh about gorging themselves on sweets. They admire and respect my choices. making honest friendships. It helps to be in the right environment. I have a support team now. Dorisena

I was diagnosed with diabetes over a year ago and put on the metformin. I went to a Endocrinologist who specialises in Diabetes. As I was obese also, she told me I could have the gastric bypass surgery or go on a diet. I chose the diet and she scheduled me an appointment with a clinic where they explained a diet called the HMR. I started it last July and have lost over 90 pounds so far. It is a little expensive, but, they teach you new or improved eating habits which include a lot of fruits and vegetables. It is a big learning experience, as they encourage you to eat more of the right foods, more times a day, which means you are generally full and therefore not as tempted to eat the junk food. I have learned when I eat more fruits and vegetables I am fuller and feel better. the goal is to eat at least 5 servings of the a day, which is a lot and works for staying full which makes it easier to stay out of the junk food. I also have started a exercise routine that has become a habit, move everyday. Even if it is a 10 minute walk, just make sure that everyday you do something. Then after a while you just do it everyday. you feel better both mentally and physically.