How exciting! I haven't received my date yet; hopefully getting close.  I would suspect 2 days before would give ample time for any other tests you need.  You'll have to let us know how the process works and how your surgery goes.  Are you drinking the glucerna or boost diabetic? 

I met with Dr. Lam at the end of January and my surgery is in 3 weeks, it moves quickly when you get to this point.  Don't be nervous Dr. Lam is really nice, she doesn't rush you in or out, and answered all my questions.

This also my 3rd one on one appointments, lol definitely mirroring on another - maybe we can be hospital roomies ;)

Here on the north island it's really slow for labs and xrays too.

Oh your very familiar !! Well it's nice to find you on here , I had no idea this site existed until a few months ago! Please keep me posted with your progress and I will too! 

Hi Sam,

It sounds like were going through some similar health stuff. I also have chronic pain and exhaustion. So much so that I've been off work since the end of November which drives me crazy because I love working but I have no choice, I literally can't. Most of my days right now are spent in bed.

A couple of weeks ago I found out I also have pre-diabetes, mild sleep apnea and kidney problems. Geez, it sounds like I'm a hundred years old!

The good news is that surgery/weight loss will take care of most of the problems and should prevent further kidney damage.

Are you using the cpap machine and if so, what's it like? I'm going to pick up mine next week.

I would love it if we could keep in touch and support each other!