Surgery on 4/20

New here, but I've been lurking for months.     I will be having a RNY on Monday, 4/20 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.    I'm excited to finally be doing this.  I've been a type 2 diabetic for the past 10 years and have been lucky enough not to have to go on insulin, but it's catching up with me and this is what I need to do so I can put the diabetes in remission and lose the weight once and for all.   I've tried all kinds of diets in the past including Weigh****chers and Jenny Craig only to regain the weight plus more.  

Thanks to you all, I have a better idea of what is in store for me after surgery.   I look forward to joining you on the losers bench.

Congrats!!  My mom had her RNY there in 2006.  Dr. Shakura.  I wish you well!  xoxo

Good luck to you!! I am in Mass too! I had my surgery in Fall River.  I also am a type 2 diabetic and was giving myself 5 shots of insulin a day...since I came home I have only had to use insulin twice and it was only one unit each time versus the sometimes 15 units before.  I am so glad I made the decision to do it!  You will be just in time for nice weather!!! Keep us updated!

Bethany

Good luck, there will be a ton of people celebrating for you in Denver     

I hope your diabetes does go into remission, but please know that this doesn't happen for everyone - it really depends on several factors, including how long you have been diabetic.   One thing though, losing weight and being healthy does help keep it under control!

You'll do great! Good luck and hoping for a speedy recovery.

Fellow lurker and also scheduled for surgery on 4/20! I giggled when they gave me that date. Good luck to us both!

well  good luck from Canada to both of you ,    im sure your gonna do awesome and to think its like having a brand new birthday  because it will be the day both of you make  healthy choices and feel  yourself all over again

Best wishes for you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!! Soon you too will be on the losers bench!!

Congratulations to you and your surgery twin, above!  I just had my surgery 4/6 and I am psyched to be on the losers bench. Look forward to welcoming you!  

I am also having this surgery in the next couple months.  I do like this site.  I am so happy for you, surgery is right around the corner.  Hoping you all the best on Monday.