Newbie Posting

Hi. I'm relatively new at this. I have not been a member for long but have been reading information on the RNY voraciously. I have not had a consultation yet with a surgeon but have contacted the office. They placed my name on a waiting list for Dr. Jeffrey Allen in Louisville where I live. I have a 3 yo son and a fiance that i've lived with for almost four years. I'm nervous, excited and anxious all at once. I realize that if I don't have this surgery, I might not live to see my son grow up. I have had diabetes for almost 17 years and it is getting bad. I cannot get the sugars in tight control and am afraid I will have to restart using insulin shots. I am hoping this surgery will improve or completely reverse my diabetes dramatically. Any one have any tips for me? Thanks. Cathy

i think you are making a wise choice to pursue surgery. It has saved my life. I will be one year out in Feb and have lost 100 lbs. my whole life has changed. Not only do I look better but my health is great. Oh, I still have to take blood pressure meds and was so hoping I wouldn't but my pcp has told me I will always have it no matter what size i am. I hope you don't get too impatient. I have heard others on here say the waiting list for Dr. Allen can be up to two years. Hoepfully it won't be for you. Good luck in your endeavors.

Cathy Best of luck to you Im so thankfull I had it done and would do it again if i had to so much as chaned since I had it done on 4-16-03 Ive lost 120pds I just feel so much better have all kinds of engerny Im working again and at 2 jobs their was no way i could have even worked 1 job b-4 I was so tired all the time. My back dont hurt no more If I can help you in any way just let me know and good luck with dr allens office staff they do give you the run around Take Care Hugs Beth