scaredoftheunknown

Oh goodness where do I start? I am in the process of having the procedure done I have done research and I read that the RNY was a good procedure to have to help put the diabetes in remission. After seeing my Dr., DR. David Le he suggested that I have the sleeve. He said that because I don't have a lot to lose I can do good with the sleeve. I am actually happy that I am having the sleeve done, I was a little nervous about the RNY. I saw the DR. last week and I really thought he was going to give me a surgery date. I have to wait one more month and lose 10 lbs. my pre-surgery weight should be 175. I am at 185 and measure 4'11".. I have a BMI of 38 and a A1C of 6.5... However when I started the process I was 195. and an A1C of 8.9... How many of you had the sleeve done to put the diabetes in remission? I am a type 2, and currently not being able to take meds. for diabetes, they make me very ill. Just trying to get positive and successful stories to assure myself I'm doing the right thing. Thanks... Scaredoftheunknown...

I meant to say that I don't even have a surgery date yet...

Any recommendations on what kind of fiber to add? Benefiber? Thanks.

Yes it's a preop diet. I add half a banana. But don't eat anything else with it. I have been drinking it for Breakfast but after 2 hours I'm hungry. I will eat a snack but the hunger is bad. Almost like I haven't eaten anything. I try not to eat anything else with it because I'm on a 1000 calorie a day meal plan. Yes the waiting is the hardest part. The worst thing is that u dint even have a surgery date.

I am suppose to replace a meal with a protein shake. I've started drinking it but I've noticed I am hungrier than usual. Has anyone gone thru this?

I am curios about this as well. I am hoping to be out for a week. I reach cake decorating I teach 2 classes a day and I can't be out more than 1 week. However classes are only 2 hours and I get to go home after the first one and then come back in the evening. Lets see how it goes.

I too had a major surgery and sleep apnea was not an issue, they didn't even mention it. I had to take the test too. I had to take a small wristlet type machine and place something on my ring finger and on my index finger. Got the results back today. My letter states .......the test suggests that I have obstructive sleep apnea. I go to a class and they will go over my results with me then. But I have the appointment with the surgeon on the 16th. this Monday. I am unsure how this will effect my surgery date. ugh!! The weird thing is that I don't feel any symptoms at all.

Glad to hear your surgery was a success. HOpe you have a speedy recovery.