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Life does have a way of happening, but I am so glad you had the surgery.  Congrats!!  In a few weeks you will be on your way to a better life for sure.  Respect your pouch and you will be good to go.  I wish you all success life has to offer.  Thanks for sharing!

Good for you!  Sounds like you are doing fantastic; I can't wait to see the 100's!!  I was thrilled to see the 200's LOL!  I too try to visit OH every day and I love that I can find someone who has experienced or is currently experiencing whatever I am going through at any given time.  For instance, like you said about nausea; I do occasionally get nauseated with certain foods as well.  Right now my hair is coming out :P.  I posted on OH and lo and behold, I got numerous tips about it. You gotta love it!   I am in MD and it is beautiful; a little hot and slightly humid but it is better than rain. 

Action is the only way anything ever gets done. Sitting around and waiting for life to happen to you will only guarantee one thing: that you’re not going to end up with a life you love. By waiting, you can react to what’s tossed your way and nothing more. It’s easy to take a passive approach to life without taking chances. It’s easy to fall into a rut and do the same things the same way all the time. Change is what’s hard, but it’s change that will reveal all the wonders that life has to offer. You can break out of your set ways by taking action. Try doing the same thing a different way. Jump in with both feet and learn something new. Ask a friend to teach you a skill they’re good at. Grow as a person and your world grows with you.

Hey there ! Welcome to LifeStarts! 

I can so relate to the socialization with regards to our surgery and to our new way of life . But you need to do what is right for you , and sometimes just letting people know you respect their comments , but this is your life now and your health depends on YOU ...

Now in saying that .. I too had diabetes prior to my RNY . I was so bad , that I was having to have my feet scrubbed , I had a diabetic nurse .. I was on glucophage 2 x a day and 3 shots a day. I even went into a diabetic coma when my sugar reached 500 . SO I know ..
I had the surgery 6 years ago . and the night of surgery is the last time I had any diabetes meds , shots of insulin or anything related to diabetes .
Now do I stil watch my diet ? You bet I do as close as I can .. Once a diabetic always a diabetic . Will the surgery cure your symptoms , yes most times it does . But you will always need to be on top of where you are with your numbers and how you are feeling . The surgery saved my life . I am 225 pounds down .. and I do not have any regrets ., The only regret is that I did not  do it any sooner than 6 years ago .

Being nervous prior to surgery is so normal sweety .. I went through all kinds of emotions right up to the time they wheeled me into the operating room . But I woke up .. and it has been the best journey I could ask for . Just know or try to remember to stay positive and rely on those around you for support when you need it .

Know that we are here for you when you need us .
I am here if you would like to talk more.... I am so glad you joined.

Take care ,

Tink

Hi Annie;

I will gladly accept your prayers.  I am buying the vitamins and protein shakes etc tomorrow.  I have emptied my fridge to reduce any temptation of cheating.  My family and friends support is mixed.  I do have a strong support system overall, however there are a few that are worried about and for me. 

My sister is fearful that something might happen and I could die from this procedure.  Since both of our parents have died in the last 3 years from diabetes, this fear is normal.  I honestly thought that this process would be fairly smooth.  i had been researching this for 10 years and really evaluated if I wanted to actually do this surgery.  Every time I met with a specialist, social worker, nurse, I asked myself the question "Is this truly what I want?"  My answer was always yes.

I did not anticipate the emotional rollar coaster this journey would be.  I have been caught in the crosshairs of poltiical nonsense from the program study I am involved with that is studying the results of bariatric surgery on patients and the obesity related diseases - specifically diabetes in my case.  My work environment has not been the most supportive - which has caused a great deal of stress.  Added to all of this is the emotional journey of changing my lifestyle and starting a "new" life.  I am just starting to realize the full impact of this and believe that I will not truly understand this until well after the surgery. 

So for today, i am taking things a step at a time.  For today, I will appreciate each moment of my journey as a necessary piece to my evolvement and growth on this path I have chosen.  =)

Take care,
Michelle