Hey Veeky Forums, it's good to see you today.
I just got back from a soul-crushing doctor's appointment, and honestly, I could use your advice. I've been following the sticky, but I'd like to ask for more personal responses, if anyone has any experience with this.
Today, I was diagnosed with PCOS and Diabetes type 2. I've come down a lot in weight (from 367 to 298 thanks to you all, and your motivation), but this wasn't enough to get me healthy. My left ovary is shot, and filled with cysts, and I think Diabetes is likely what's going to kill me, even if I do slim down. The doctor told me my only option is Metformin (which he prescribed) and a bariatric surgery called a Roux en Y.
I'm pretty scared about this. I was wondering if any of you know of anything I can do, health/fitness-wise that will help me to alleviate (since there's no cure, apparently) these two things. I've been mainly eating lots of dark leafy greens, some fruits, lean meats/wild meat, seeds and nuts, and only drinking water. I think once a month I do the "bad food" thing, which I still feel guilty about.
I also do tea every now and again, and coffee every day, which I only use sweet n low for. I also drink Soylent 1.5 on the occasion. Do I just keep doing what I'm doing? I feel like I've hit a plateau, and my weight won't budge from 298.
I lift weights 3 times a week (mostly at home, since I have no car), and I do tension exercises with those rubber rope things with the weight training. I'm a little scared to do cardio, since the last time I did, I went so hard it felt like my left shoulder was pinching, and I could see black in my periphery vision. I walk, though. Not far, but I walk, and I'm trying to build up to 10,000 steps a day.
I apologize for rambling. I know I'm a fatty who let themselves go, and you can judge me for it; Hell, I deserve that. But, I also look up to you guys and girls. I need your help. Have a lovely day, Veeky Forums. May the Gains be with you.