May 2025 Starters Thread 8. Happy One Year Anniversary To Us!!

[FlorenceNightshade]

As promised a new thread for our Anniversary!

I lost half a kilo. Not sure if I’ve eaten less. Lost my sister suddenly this week, so I guess a bit more stress than usual. And no time for walking/exercise.

im sure it will be back on tomorrow.

I’ve dropped to the 10mg to see if any difference to the 12.5 which I had poor results from.

have terrible sugar cravings. But no hunger.

@SignedUpAgain Im so sorry. That must have been able awful shock. Be kind to yourself. You must be feeling.

I'm so sorry to hear your news - sending you my condolences and strength 💐

Sorry for your loss @SignedUpAgain be kind to yourself and take good care

@Gingercar totally anecdotally and without any science I’ve long been convinced that the four week thing with open pens is a load of s%#t! As a nurse when patients bring their own insulin pens into hospital we never ask them how long it’s been open for. Also working in the community you would see patients with umpteen pens in their fridges and multiple ones would be open at a time with no care given to how long each one lasted!

In the ward the vials of insulin would be date marked when opened and binned after a few weeks but not the pens so I’m really not convinced it’s a huge issue otherwise I feel there would be a bigger fuss made about it in a hospital setting! Never heard of any adverse event relating to this m.

Like I said just my personal opinion and I would never knowingly administer an out of date med to a patient. My own current pen has been open for about 9 weeks with no ill effects noted and it has about another 8 weeks of use left as I micro dose!

So sorry for your loss @SignedUpAgain. Look after yourself - losing weight will have to be a secondary consideration for a while. 💙

Thank you @FlorenceNightshade . Your opinion is reassuring.

@SignedUpAgain im so sorry to hear of your loss, what a shock. We lost my brother in law (my DH’s brother) suddenly a couple of years ago and it was impossible
to underestimate the impact. I hope you are able to find pockets of respite and support over the coming days and weeks. Sending huge love.

@SignedUpAgain - Sorry to read your post, what an awful time for you .
Sending a virtual hug (( )) 💐 xx

@SignedUpAgain so sorry for your loss x

Thanks everyone - just reread my post and realise it seems so cold and matter of fact.

fact is she just dropped dead last week. No illness, nothing. Was found sitting outside at home in the sun reading a book ( nice way to go) .

I think iim still in shock. And not really believing it. She was only 65

thanks for all messages. This group is a real help for my MJ journey and more ❤️

I bet you’re in shock!! And nobody thought you sounded cold.
Like you say, a good way to go if it has to be, but so tough for everyone else to deal with.

Always hear if you need an ear or a shoulder. And the bereavement page on here has always been good for me when I’ve needed to talk.

Oh gosh - you don't sound cold at all. That must have been a terrible shock for you all.

Thanks @Gingercar and @SussexLass87
it is definitely shock. A full week and haven’t cried yet.

Might have a look at bereavement. Never considered there’s a section for that.

Please don’t think that, @SignedUpAgain .
As you say , a nice way for your sister , but
unimaginably awful for her family. xx

@SignedUpAgain what a terrible shock for you all. Look after yourself xxx