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Even though I have stones he isn't 100% on taking the gall bladder. He wants to see the condition first and then decide. It would be a pain to have to take it later though, so i hope if it looks iffy he'll grab it now.

Remember the odds are with us. A low percentage for complications. Hang in there!

Thanks...my fingers are crossed. Unfortunately it is not a guarantee and sometimes doesn't happen right away. I'm hoping I reverse, but won't be surprised if I'm not. My levels have always been high until recently. Now I have lows which I think are a result of a new med and the liquid diet. You are right we will always be considered diabetic even if our levels are under control.

Awesome advice. Thanks!

I am diabetic and have concerns with my meds while losing weight. If my sugar levels go too low, it could result in coma or even death. My family is aware of my concerns and have promised to keep an eye out for me if I should become out of sorts. Luckily I have a great dr. but I'm still nervous. So glad yours has been straightened out.

I was wondering the same thing...Smh.

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I just made my ticker and so I think the way to change it is to go to the upper right hand side and click on the down arrow. Then click on My Ticker. There is an edit button.

I noticed you had a surgery date ticker...I wonder if it will automatically change each day. I understand why the others wouldn't change becuase that varies person to person. Good luck. If I find out another way I'll let you know.

I cannot believe tomorrow is surgery day!! I called to verify what time i had to be there and they ended up moving my surgery time from afternoon to morning, yeah me, don't have to wait all day as NPO. So excited and nervous all at the same time.

Wish you the best...prayers

I had knee problems last year and went to our public pool and walked in the Water for about 20 minutes. The water was above my waist and I was able to walk pain free. It really helped! The other idea I had was using a small pedal machine. It looks like the pedals of a bike but you can sit in an chair. I didn't need it because I was so successful with the pool. I had to get over the "I'm too big to be seen in public in a swimming suit." but it worked out well.

Sounds like you have a good perspective. I think you're being supportive and will be able to read her emotions. Hopefully through the support group she will recognize and accept the different ways people experience this weight loss. Having an emotional attachment to food makes it difficult so she's lucky to have you by her side.

PS. Its never too late to begin with technology. I hooked my mom up at 70 and trained her from long distance whenever she had problems. Forums like this might motivate her to give the internet a try. Fingers crossed for you and your family

I will be doing my pre-op this week on the 8th, and my insurance Gilsbar has approved everything how long will I have to wait for the actual surgery date.

I took BCBS about 10 days and then my surgery was scheduled immediately. Fingers crossed for you

June 22nd in Downers Grove, Illinois I too am excited, nervous, scared....What if I fail? to There's no way I can fail...I'd be an idiot not to lose a ton of wait....to OMG what have I signed up for

Ironic...I live in Aurora and have surgery on June 22nd. Who is your surgeon? I'm using Rosen and Mikhail from LifeWeigh Bariatric in Oakbrook. Surgery is at Good Sam.

I am preop right now but hope to be able to reverse my diabetes postop. Have you been able to improve your numbers or reverse your diabetes? Any tips?

I was surprised that is took about 2 weeks to get the insurance OK. My GP had called the insurance before I began with the bariatric doctor and had is ok'd. After I had all my test results it was about 2 weeks. @DelongH you do have quite a bit going! Good luck with the move and the end of the year!

Yep...nervous! I was having nightmares but now before I go to sleep I think about what I will feel like once I've lost the weight. Sounds hokey (sp?) but it works.

The doctors and staff at the center tell me I can return to work after 2 weeks but can't go on vacation. This sounds a little crazy to me. If I can go and work with 26 wild 7 year olds at 2 weeks, I'm wondering why I can't go and veg in a resort in Florida. I have an appointment tomorrow to discuss this with my doc.

At my school we team, so about a month after my first visit I told my teammates. I've been working with the same 2 ladies for almost 20 years. Another teacher overheard a phone conversation and asked if I was OK because it was about an EKG. So the topic came up at lunch a few times and now other teachers know. I told my principal at a Breakfast we both attended and last week she wished me luck on my back surgery. (She was close! nough said) I had to tell my secretary as I needed so many subs for all of the tests I had to complete. I haven't made a formal announcement but many know.

At first I didn't want it to get out because....What if I failed again? Honestly that is still a worry....

My date is June 22nd and it looks like they might take my gall bladder as well. fingers crossed

My date is June 22nd which happens to be my wedding anniversary. Prayers and fingers crossed for everyone.

I too am new. My surgery is scheduled for June 22nd. The bumps I've run into so far is with the psych exam. It was hard to find a psych that had an appointment open. They were booked out for weeks. Unfortunately I didn't realize how important that eval was. Plus my insurance BCBS Illinois requires 2 sessions 10 days apart. I wasn't able to schedule a surgery until that was finished and submitted to my insurance. i began this journey in March and wanted to have it end of May beginning of June. I'm a teacher and would then have the whole summer to recover. I left the psych at the end. Rats...so if that is a requirement start working on it now.

Plus I did not have to have physical proof of all the diets I've attempted. Dates and names were sufficient.

I too worried about the BMI. My doctor explained that dipping below the 40 is not a problem once you've started the journey because it shows you are adopting healthy behaviors.

Fingers crossed!