A K Ghosh is a retired Army officer who led a very active and hectic lifestyle. He joined up Army the age of 18 years and Physical Training and games were integral parts of his lifestyle.
At a later stage of his life, Mr Ghosh started to put on weight and showed signs of high BP and blood sugar levels.
Initially, Mr Ghosh was taking 9 medications and after Possible it has changed and he is taking just 5 medications with reduced dosages.
Here’s an inspiring story of how Mr Ghosh battled weight gained and won a healthier lifestyle forever.“I was never a skinny or thin child or youth but was healthy and stout.
As I attained senior appointments the intensity of PT and games reduced and I moved on to less strenuous activities, however, my daily walks of around five kilometres and the game of golf continued. In spite of the physical activities, I started putting on weight.
I tried many methods of weight loss including dieting but continued to gain weight. To my horror, in 2013 the doctors detected high BP and high sugar levels.
By the time I retired from the Army in Sep 2016, I was classified as Overweight, Hypertensive and Diabetic and was taking prescribed medicines for the same,” said A K Ghosh.
Here’s the list that will show the amount and dosages of the medications that Mr Ghosh was trapped with
Ser |
Name |
Str |
Dose |
Hypertension & Diabetes Mellitus Type II | |||
1 | Tab METFORMIN SR | 1gm | BD |
2 | Tab GLIMEPERIDE | 2mg | BD |
3 | Tab AMILODOPINE | 5mg | BD |
4 | Tab MINIPRESS XL | 5mg | BD |
5 | Tab NEBIVOLOLOL | 5mg | BD |
6 | Tab Ramipril | 10mg | OD |
7 | Tab ECOSPRIN | 150mg | OD |
8 | Tab ATORVASTATIN | 20mg | OD |
9 | Tab Hydrochlormezide | 25 mg | OD |
Around 26 Jan 2017, he came across a newspaper article about Possible’s weight loss programs. Since a Republic Day concessional programme was being offered by Possible, he enrolled for the same.
“I must state that I was a bit sceptical of the efficacy at first but since I had already tried many other diets including GM Diet and Herbalife, I decided to give this a shot.
I stuck to the diet plans religiously while continuing with my daily five-kilometre walk and game of Golf.
The daily logging in of the food taken and regular interaction with the dietician staff was exceedingly helpful. The dieticians were extremely friendly, helpful and responsive.
The superfoods and other dieting food packages were very nicely packed and delivered promptly at home,” said A K Ghosh. Mr Ghosh started feeling better and started noticing results from the second week of Possible program itself.
Changes observed are
His weight came down. A month into the programme, his friends and associates noticed and he started to receive compliments from them.
He was surprised to see that his health condition was growing better that was quite apparent.
He started to display symptoms of low BP.
The doctors complimented him on his wilful weight loss and reduced his medication.
This was the first revision of medication.
Ser |
Name |
Str |
Dose |
Hypertension & Diabetes Mellitus Type II | |||
1 | Tab METFORMIN SR | 1gm | BD |
2 | Tab VILDAGLIPTIN or SITAGLIPTIN | 50mg
100 mg |
BD
OD |
3 | Tab AMLODIPINE | 5mg | BD |
“By end Feb I had lost 6.5 Kgs and then by the end of April I had lost 17.7 Kgs. My blood sugar readings were now hovering on the lower side to the extent that now I was exhibiting symptoms of low blood sugar.
My doctors were delighted and they revised my medication for both Diabetes and Hypertension,” said Mr Ghosh in a joyful tone.
According to Mr Ghosh, his medication for Diabetes reduced to less than half. While he had always wanted to lose weight this side health benefit had more far-reaching effects on his general well being and happiness.
By the time he ended his six-month course he had lost 23.3 Kgs, his medications were revised twice more and drastically reduced.
Revised version of medications
Ser |
Name |
Str |
Dose |
Hypertension & Diabetes Mellitus Type II | |||
1 | Tab METFORMIN SR | 1gm | BD |
2 | Tab AMLODIPINE | 5mg | BD |
3 | Tab Ramipril | 5mg | BD |
4 | Tab ECOSPRIN | 150mg | OD |
5 | Tab ATORVASTATIN | 20mg | OD |
Mr Ghosh’s words of adviceToday Mr Ghosh is continuing with his reduced medication. His BP and Blood sugar levels are absolutely normal.
In addition to those seeking weight loss only I would recommend this diet plan to all patients with Hypertension and Diabetes, for an overall all-encompassing lifestyle benefit.
“Thanks to Possible, they helped a soldier to soldier on,”exclaimed Mr Ghosh.
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