Hi from Sacramento

[Slimgranny]

My name is Catherine, I had grastic sleeve surgery on July 20th and have lost 57 lbs. so far. I had high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, arthritis and just felt bad. thanks to my decision to have wls I am now more able to enjoy life, I am exercising on a regular basis now.I am married have 5 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 birds. I am a grandmother of 4 great grand kids.

Hypertension Also referred to as high blood pressure, HTH, HTN or HPN, hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. In current usage, the word "hypertension" without a qualifier normally refers to arterial hypertension. The Mayo Clinic specifies blood pressure is "normal if it's below 120/80".

Diabetes Mellitus A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood glucose (sugar). Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone in the body that helps move glucose from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body does not respond to the insulin that is made. There are two main types of diabetes mellitus: Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. All forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became medically available in 1921, but there is no cure.

[MsJacquiiC]

Wow - you have a lot of furrbabies LOL - Welcome to the forum Catherine and congrats on your success! Feel free to edit your avatar - Enjoy the forum and happy posting!

Jacquii.