Hello!
I've been lurking around but, it's time to introduce myself. I'm most of the way through my surgery prep. I had my EGD today. I've finished my PT, three month medically supervised diet, and (horrible!!) menometry test. I have the last psych appointment next week. Then I finally see my surgeon, get final insurance approval and set a surgery date. I also have the last of four nutrition appointments to finish as well. I've been working on the process for a long time!
The main reason I'm having the surgery is to reverse my type 2 diabetes. I'm 44 and have been diabetic for about 5 years that I know for sure and probably a while before that. I'm on two oral meds, two kinds of insulin, and take several shots a day. I have neuropathy in my feet that bothers me every day. My BMI is 37. I've read that 80-83% of diabetics have complete reversal of their condition through the surgery and I'm hoping and praying to be one of those! I consider the weight loss to be a delightful side effect and I look forward to looking better as well as being healthier. I was not overweight as a child or teen. This came over me gradually in my adult life. I believe I was insulin resistant as I was gaining weight during this time. I wish I knew more then. Maybe it wouldn't have come to this point.
Anyway, I'm so thankful to have this chance to change the course of my life. I have three wonderful sons and a great husband. I want to be healthy enough to play with my grandchildren someday, not in a wheelchair because of neuropathy, blind or on dialysis (or worse)! My youngest son is disabled (Down Syndrome) and I want to live a long healthy life so I can take care of him. My husband is a pastor and I want to enjoy working along side of him in ministry for a long time, not someone he needs take care of because my health is failing. (he helps me so much already!!) I love life and want to enjoy it as long as I can. I believe the surgery is going to help me do this.
Thanks to every one of you who have taken time to post on this forum. Reading so many stories, both the good and not so good, has helped me make my decision. I feel I'm going into my surgery with great preparation both from the bariatric practice and from my online learning. I'm really afraid of surgery but, with prayer and support around me, I know I will make it.
Time to introduce myself
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