diabetic counceling

Hi everyone I have 12 weeks of diabetic counceling to go through which consits of keeping a food diary , weigh ins , ect.......... This is required by medicaid as well as Ohio State University where I am hoping to get the surgery done. So I am looking at sometime next year to get close to seeing a surgon and moving forward. Hopefully my health will hold out for me until then but things right now are rough medicaly and emotionaly ( stress level). I could use some kind words if anyone has the time , I know we are not alone in this battle but alot of the times no one understands why I cry or feel down from battling every day. Rebecca

Rebecca, keep your chin up. I am also waiting, wondering if I will be approved. We can hope and pray and know that in the end God will help us through whatever comes about. Best of luck and my prayers are with you. Aubrey

Dear Rebecca, There is a reason for everything. You can learn alot during this waiting process and keeping a food diary that will help you long term in successfully taking the weight off for good and keeping it off. Personally I learned alot about myself and my emotional issues by also talking to myself in a personal journal...you don't need to share it with anyone, but it helps to explore and come to terms with issues and problems that are effecting your well being. Consider this a positive part of your journey in preparation for success with the surgery. Love, Monica