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The reason for my blog

   I met a guy returning a pack of socks because he was pre diabetic and his Dr told him he can't wear the socks. After looking the guy in the eyes I told him I used to be pre diabetic. The look on his face was of disbelief and shock as he told me no way you look perfectly fine and healthy. Back then I was 338 lbs, had high cholesterol, elevated liver enzymes, depression, sleep apnea, and medications for each one of them. Aside from that I had torn my lateral and medial meniscus and had to wear a custom made knee brace that would be with me for the rest of my life.    When talking about the brace he asked what happened to it and what was my reaction when i first got it. How can I tell this stranger the truth? Embarrassed I told him I went home and had to live with it. Truth is I went home and fell asleep on the couch feeling sorry for myself and crying. Not only was the brace embarrassing wearing over your pants it was also uncomfortable .    Hav...