Fat To Skinny
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: paulachappell on May 29, 2010, 12:56:12 PM
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Hi Doug, I am fairly new to FTSFand E. I found out about your book through GG BranCrispbread. I have been using them for 3 years now. I am married to a type II diabetic and over the past several years have been witnessing his health spiraling downward at a rapid rate. He has recently been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy in his feet and just had 3 procedures for venus reflux in his legs after being found to have a large DVT in his right leg last October. My husband is also named Doug. He has already had 2 heart attacks and 3 stent placements. Doug will be 55 in June but feels he is already old. On the weekends he mostly just wants to sleep. Right now I think he weighs about 300 lbs at 6' 2". I told him about your book and he downloaded it and read the whole thing in one after noon which was very encouraging to me. We have done the yo yo thing repeatedly with other eating plans such as Atkins and South Beach. I lost 45 lbs on WW and have kept off all but 10 for 4 years now so I am planning on changing to your eating plan with him and hope to lose 20 lbs myself. I do exercise regularly, he does not. We do have a fitness club membership and use the elliptical mostly but his feet swell and that keeps him from wanting to do a lot. This is Memorial Day Weekend and I am taking advantage of an extra day off to get organized and get busy with FTS. I'm not sure why I felt the need to share this with you but this has been a very emotional journey for me. I want to do all I can to help him but I know it is really up to him. Hoping you can share some words of wisdom for our situation (thanks so much for the ones you have already shared!). I think I could use a support group for supporters!
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Hey! Ive been a type one diabetic for many many years now and I have quite a few problems myself. FTS really works within 6 weeks my sugars had normalized and my A1C came down to 7.2 from 8.9. Your husband WILL feel better and wont have to exercise to make it work. When he starts feeling better then he can work in some exercise. I encourage you to stick with it!!!
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Welcome to the wonderful world of FTS! You'll meet so many wonderful people here, and learn more than you can imagine!
Jenn
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Thanks Beebs. I really have a good feeling about this and I appreciate your words of encouragement so much!
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Thanks Jenn, I am looking forward to meeting people and learning more!
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Welcome Paula :D
I believe you are right where you are supposed to be and now have found what you were searching and asking for of the Lord~
Doug and his wife Umpa are so wonderful and such very caring folks! All they want, as well as the rest of us is for you two to
be healthy, healed and whole again and gain knowledge in the truth of what we are putting in our bodies!
Lord Bless you and your hubby on this part of your life journey~ Have a wonderful weekend!
Cyndi
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This is what I would like you to do, I would like you to put the computer in front of Doug and click the link to the forum. I and the other people in this family want to grab him up and lead him down the road to good health. I think the both of you need love and friendship right now and this is the place to get it. Please let him know we are waiting for him. :)
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Welcome Paula! My heart goes out to you.If I can be of any assistance please don't hesitate to ask.I would be more than happy to help you and your husband.I haver a column on the homepage called ask umpa.I can convert your favorite recipes.Its very important that you don't go without anything. ;)
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Hi, Paula. Welcome and thanks for sharing your touching story. It is evident that you love your husband very much! : ) I found out on March 11th that I have type 2 diabetes. My fasting blood sugar was 244 and my HA1C was 11. My blood sugar immediately improved after chaning my living to the FTS mindset. When I have checked my sugar, it's been 116 to 136 and I will find out on July 1st what my HA1C is. I want my doctor to be SHOCKED because he didn't think that I would have much improvement in the first 4 months!
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Welcome Paula,
I have type 2 and have been investigating sites for a while. This site and Dougs book are the best and it really works fast. Everybody here is helpful and kind. Doug and Umpa are a plethora"I love that word"of information and are always happy to help. Get your husband in here and we will make him fill welcome. ;D
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welcome paula... :)....xx
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Thanks everyone for making us feel so welcome. Doug did come in and read what I wrote and all the responses. We feel very blessed to be here and are looking forward to taking this path along with all of you wonderful people.
Paula
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Just set my husband (Doug) up with a profile and ticker. Welcome Sweetheart! We can do this!
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Welcome doug! so glad you are here too! We are behind you and your precious wife 100%!
You two are beautiful! Lord bless your hearts
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Cyndi
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You a golfer doug?
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w00t!
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C'mon Doug one finger at a time.....type away and tell us about yourself...it's easy, I've written 6 books with two fingers ;D
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Hello,
My name is Doug chappell, Paula's husband. Iam a type ii Diabetic with uncontrolled blood sugar. My blood sugar has been so high before my meter would not read it . My doctor ha told me that my cholesterol was so high that I did not have blood , (I had gravy) Both my parents were Diabetic and my brother is a type i diabetic. I have not always been this way, I was god enough to get a track scholarship to college ,but after slowing down my exercise I steadily went down hill from there. I was up to 350 pounds at one time and have since gotten down to 290. I feel with the support of my wife and friends like all of you I can lose the weight and get back in shape once more. I know it will not be easy,but I am going to do this. I have two beautiful
daughters that I hope will give me some grand children someday. I just need to make sure I am still around to see them. I have been on this program since the 28 th of May. Ihave not checked my blood sugar since then , but I will tonight. I am sure it will be lower. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!
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Hi, Doug, and welcome!
You commented that it will not be easy. Maybe not at first, but I feel like it's easier for me now than it was before I was living the FTS life! I never cooked as much as I do now. I prefer to eat at home instead of eating out because I can make such flavorful and interesting foods. When I eat out, my choices are actually more limited than if I eat at home. I think it's great that you and your wife are on this journey together. That will also make things easier and more natural for you. Keep in mind, too, that whatever you get a craving for can be met by substitutions!
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Hi Doug! It is very nice to meet you! My name is Umpa.(I am dougs wife,the other doug the book guy)It is very important that you replace things and not remove them.This is a lifestyle change.My specialty is converting recipes.I have a column on the home page called ask umpa.We also have a recipe section that is 4 or 5 pages.If i can be of any assistance please dont hesitate to ask.You will find some wonderful,caring people here and everybody is in the same boat.We also have type one diabetics here that you can learn from as well as lots of people that have 100 pounds or more to lose.So use the forum and ask alot of questions,because your answers are here. ;D
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w00t! Set fire to the kitchen!!!
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Don`t worry Doug, we`re all here for each other. Welcome to the family :)
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Doug's blood sugar was 144 this morning. WOOT!! He is already able to cut way back on the insulin.
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I am not surprised, but that sure is great news!!!!! ;D
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Doug that is great!!!! You are well on your way to being in control of your health! ;D
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Mine was 63......Yesterday is was 83....... :o
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Wow beebs, is that TOO low?
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welcome doug
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Umm yeah 63 is WAY to low lol! I cant keep em up. I keep cutting my insulin back and im a type 1 diabetic! w00t!!! ;D
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Doug, That's great! Mine usually is 120-140 before it was mud also. Keep up the good work you will fill 100% better.
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Update on Doug, (he's the strong, silent type). He has lost 3 lbs at the last weigh-in and is starting to feel better. He actually said he felt "good" yesterday and I haven't heard him say that for quite a while. I really don't think either one of us misses the sugar!!!
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Welcome Doug! :)
My sisters and I are on this journey together and have also just started.
Hang in there...you can come here for support.
I look forward to getting on here right after work each day...it give me a little "lift"...
Sandy 8)
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That's good news Doug. Keep up the good work. Its cool your both on the same page with trying to loose the weight together and keep your BG under control. Just remember sugar is a poison, a very bad one!
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You wouldnt eat arsenic! Although sugar probably tastes better........
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That's funny that you should mention the "poison" factor. Every time a commercial comes on for unhealthy food Doug says "It's Poison I tell you!" His favorite line from "It's a Wonderful Life".
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FABULOUS NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know how good it feels to see those numbers come down. It's like winning the lottery every time you check it!
Give him a hug for me and tell him I am so proud of him. Also, you are doing a great job taking care of him and cooking healthy foods for him, so tell him to hug you for me!!!!
KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That is so exciting!!
I am happy for both of you!
That will keep you motivated!
Sandy ;)
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:D I praise the Lord Jesus Christ for what He is doing in your life and the life of your beloved Doug...remember when I wrote you that long mail when you joined....as it was spoken so it shall come to pass that complete healing, refreshment and newness of life set apart and together now begins and Nothing can take that away! Lord. I ask that You continue to keep the flow of the blessing upon them in peace and joy as You make the way and their obedience follows~ in the name of Jesus I continue to pray. Amen.
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Paula and Doug I am so happy for you guys!! I knew you could do it!!!! Isn't nice to be in control again??!!! I am moving your post to success stories, because doug this is a HUGE SUCCESS for you! ;D
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yup!!! congrats>>> keep the MOMENTUM, dont let the opponent get it back :).... its just like sports,once you get it on your side, ya gots to hold on to it!!!!! again congrats!!!
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w00t w00t!! ;D
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Doug weighed today and he has now lost 35 lbs on FTS. I am so proud of him! I have tears in my eyes as I type ;D ;D ;D
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Fantastic news!!!
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Tell him congrats happy tears are good ;D
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That's amazing Paula, congrats to Doug!!
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Isn't life sweet without sugar! Congrats to Doug!!
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Yays!!!
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Tell Him..CONGRATS!!!!....
Theres less of him for us to love but were thrilled with it!!! ;)
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I am so very proud of you both!!! Doug must be so happy with himself!! ;D ;D ;D
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I am very proud of Doug. Today at church one of the other men came up to me and said "Doug is looking really good!" That made my day. I gave him his trick or treat a little while ago, a bag of awesome pork cracklins made locally ;D ;D ;D
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;D ;Dwell done doug...hugs ....xx
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i love you Paula... Lord with and in you Both! \:D/ ...glory to the Lamb!
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Hey Cyndi! Where ya been? Missed you!
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Yeah Cyndi...Where ya been???? :)
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I'm back on the forum after a few months absence. It's hard when the one you are trying to support slips back into his non-compliant habits after doing so well and achieving such good results! :'( I am pretty much at my goal weight but I definitely feel so much better when following the FTS WOE. ANYWAY...after suffering more set-backs in his health, Doug's doctor told him the other day to get back on FTS and as long as he is willing, I will be here to support him too. I must say I have missed the interaction with this forum tremendously and am sure it has grown A LOT! Sugar IS the enemy! >:( Looking forward to getting back in the GROOVE!
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Glad your back Paula ,dont leave again !!! Maybe your honey has got the big picture now that the sugar is killing folks !!!!
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I am glad you are back! Bakery book is out 8) By the way we are over 4000 members now :)
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Welcome back Paula. You are a good woman to be so supportive of your husband on his journey to getting healthy.