My Hubby

Many of you met my hubby, Ron at the lunch bunch. He really enjoyed meeting you guys and talks about how nice you all are all the time. I have been concerned lately about him not only because he is about 65 pounds overweight,  but his diabetes is out of control.  With my very active brother having a heart attack last week, my concern has doubled. At his last PCP appt, out doctor told him to "eat what Marilyn eats, and I guarantee you'll lose weight!"  Ron laughed.  But since I have had surgery, he has lost about 15 pounds!!!  He is also diligently working on his blood sugar and finally yesterday decided that he needed to cut out sugar altogether!  I am so proud!!!  Now, if I could just get him to exercise!  Maybe this surgery will help both of us!! Marilyn

Congratulations!!!    He has to make the decision himself, you know that!!  Don't give up on him exercising, my husband has said no for years, but just last week he did.  Maybe seeing me daily, motivated him......I don't know, but he is up and moving.  He doesn't have a weight problem, but could loss about 15 pounds.  He has thyroid problems and lacks energy, even with thyroid replacement.    Ron will get there also, he has a GREAT motivator! Sherry Sorry I missed the meeting last week, hope to meet you all soon,

Way to go Marilyn.......nothing like a group effort to make things even better.......I'll be coming up your way sometime in the next 2 weeks and we'll do lunch.....I'll call ya.......... WENDY

Marilyn ~ I'm happy for both of you... I know how important it is for your husband to be healthy, too. It's great that he's already lost 15 pounds, and cutting out sugar sure will help. Maybe the 2 of you will get to start walking together or something. Last summer/fall (when it was warmer) John would walk w/ me (mostly on the weekends) and not only were we both benefitting physically, it also gave us some undistracted "talking" time --- which we all need! My husband is about 40 pounds overweight, which doesn't sound like much when I was more than 120 pounds overweight, but that extra weight, along with just everyday stress has had him taking blood pressure medicine since he was 37 years old (he's now 39). I would SO love to see him drop those pounds, and get off the bp meds, before he turns 40. Since I just started working at the Y, and it affords us a family membership, I'm hoping our whole family will become more active! I want to train my boys early (they are 8/10) to live an active lifestyle and be aware of what they are eating and how they are taking care of themselves. then it will just be a way of life for them...  ~ Tara

Good for you and him!  I actually lost about 40 pounds before my surgery mainly due to the fact Beth had surgery.  Because of the change in foods she ate, both RJ and myself actually lost weight.  So good for the both of you!  Keep up the good work!

Marilyn, I didn't get to meet ya'll but can't wait to. Any way, Brian  and Ash decided to change and eat what I am eating and check their carbs, sugars, and proteins and cals.  Brian has lost 27 lbs, and Ash has lost 22lbs I am so excited for them. I am so excited for all of our families to eat rite and live longer. We have so much to be thankful for . Thank you for sharing Marilyn many Hugs Barb

Wow ! That's GREAT new's !! I think it is easier for someone if they have someone to diet with,,ya know,,but it's working !! Yay !  here's to ya both getting healthy !!

Marilyn, that is awesome, it for sure makes things easier. I don't know what I would have done without the support of DH.  Cheryl

Yo Ron and OK you too Marilyn, Just kidding really enjoyed meeting you guys. Marilyn if you want him to exercise just push him out the door where you live he won't be able to stop until he reaches the bottom of the mountain.. Great Job Ron!  C' Ya Bob

I think that this surgery rubs off on those around us. I'm 5 days out and my whole family is eating better. My dh qualifies for the surgery but his job's insurance has a weightloss exclusion in it. He really has never voiced any interest in wls though. When I'm not so sore, I'm looking forward to our walks together because lately I would get too tired and my joints would hurt too much.