wendy1974

Hey everybody! I am so excited to be going to the seminars next week (@ 2 different hospitals so I can compare.) I have been considering WLS for a few years now, but the insurance policy we had didn't cover it and w/ three kids and a one income family... just wasn't going to happen. Last month my hubby got a new job and now the surgery will be covered, it's just a matter of being approved. I don't have any doubts that it will be approved... I'm 36 years old, 5"5 and weigh about 267 pounds. Have been over weight for years. I am a type 1 diabetic (28 yrs) and am becoming really, really insulin resistant (using an insulin pump & still using at LEAST 100 units a day of Humalog), I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol.. oh yeah, I have sleep apnea, acid reflux & also have hypothyroidism... whewwwww, that seems like so much when I type it all out! LOL (If I don't laugh, I think I might cry....AGAIN!) Anyway, I'm really excited to officially start this journey. I am DONE with being overweight and I want to be healthier for my kids (and myself of course!) They are 8yo, 4yo, and lastly our 2yo (our BIG SURPRISE AFTER getting my tubes tied after daughter #2!!!) and they are starting to notice that mommy's a lot bigger than the other mommies, that kinda gets depressing.... OMG... I went on a field trip last week with my 8yo, we had to go up three pretty steep flights of stairs... yeah I thought I was gunna DIE! LOL!!! Also, I want to be able to set a better example for them as they get older. Luckily, they are all really thin, but so was I when I was younger! I would like to be able to do more physical things with them, like run around the yard w/o feeling like I'm gunna puke! LOL So, I just wanna thank whoever came up with this website, I've already learned soooooo much about VSG and now have a better understanding of what I'm walking into next week. You all are so inspiring and AWESOME! I can't wait till I have some good news to share w/ you all!!!! We have BCBS of Michigan PPO... wanna take bets how long it will take to get me approved???? Personally, I think they should just squeeze me in ASAP! I'm like a walking time bomb or something! anyways, that's me in a nutshell.... a really BIG NUTSHELL!!! LOL Nice to meet you all!!! Wendy

OMG! I am so excited to find this thread! I've been considering the sleeve and go for a couple seminars next week at a couple different hospitals in my area for more information(one is free, the other not.) Anyway, I am a type 1 diabetic and have been so for the past 28 years. I didn't start having issues with my weight until after I graduated High School and put on a steady stream of weight throughout the years! I also had the same problem when I got my pump in 1999... tooooo easy to eat whatever the hell I wanted too!!! Of course add in the three kids I have had, a husband and tons of stress and now here I sit at a crazy 268 pounds!!! I also have mild diabetic retinopothy in both eyes, but my ophthalmologist assures me that it isn't even bad enough to correct yet. I've got a slew of other health issues: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, and acid reflux. For the past few months my insulin requirements have been going through the roof! I'm using no less than 100 units of Humalog a day!! Closer to 120-130!!! I swear I didn't use that much when I was full term with my pregnancies!!! All of this has added to me putting on a crazy amount of weight and I can't wait until I have this procedure done so that I can get started on serious weight loss! It's just so frustrating right now, nothing seems to work and my dear sweet husband just doesn't understand why I don't just "eat less". Uggghhh, he doesn't understand that I don't really eat that much right now! But when I have to take like 12 units of insulin for ONE Eggo waffle for Breakfast... well that's a TON of 'growth hormone' in the form of insulin!!! I've tried using Symlin also, but I couldn't stand the sick to my stomach feeling... I felt like I had morning sickness whenever I would use it! Not fun, or pretty... other than reducing my insulin requirements by a little, I didn't notice much else.... But anyway, I'm off on a tangent so I'll try to get back on track.... My husband and I am really paranoid about hypoglycemia after surgery when I won't be able to treat my low blood sugars as easily. I am feeling much more optimistic after reading this thread though! ...........MWAHHH..... big thank you kisses to you ladies (two for our Italian friend!) ! LOL Thank you soooooo much ladies (and gents, if your out there!) Wendy