Denise Smith

I have Chron' s FIBROMYALGIA,lupus....I am a diabetic, with gastroperisis neuropathy of the legs and bladder. I have been a diabetic for 23 years. The reason I am having this operation is because I am unable to digest food.

I would love a buddy in Missouri. I am having it done in Columbia , Missouri at Boone hospital with Dr Pitt. I am scared. Mine is July 5th.

Thank you so much for your concern. I have thought about being a vegan but my dr said no my primary dr has been wonderful...I have been in and out of the hospital because of malnutrition and dehydration. I have a super pubic catheter because diabetes ruined my bladder. It sounds like I'll be taking supplements and drinking liquids for the rest of my life . I need a buddy who will remain in contact with me.

Thank you so much for your concern. I have thought about being a vegan but my dr said no my primary dr has been wonderful...I have been in and out of the hospital because of malnutrition and dehydration. I have a super pubic catheter because diabetes ruined my bladder. It sounds like I'll be taking supplements and drinking liquids for the rest of my life . I need a buddy who will remain in contact with me.

July 5th....I am really scared! I am having it due to gastroperisis. My stomach Does not digest food anymore.

I have lupus,FIBROMYALGIA, Chron' s, I have been a diabetic for 23 years, I have gastroperisis (it is where your stomach Does not digest food anymore) neuropathy, and a super pubic catheter. (Diabetieshas left my bladder useless.) I weigh 186 and am five foot eight. I am having this surgery due to the gastroperisis. I don't need my stomach anymore. Dr said I might not loose much weight because I am not far off my target weight loss.

Brenda....I would love to exchange contact information so that I can have a support buddy to talk to. I hope you agree. I just would love to have someone who I can relate to.

Thank you Brenda its been awful to be so sick. I feel sorry for my husband because he has to deal with my serious health issues. He drives me to the doctors because I have neuropathy. I not able to drive. I want a good quality of life. I have not been given a choice about having the gastric sleeve. It is either that or die at the age of 44.

My grandson is almost 2, sorry about the error!

Hello...I am Denise and I am 44 years old. I have diabetes since my youngest son was born, he is 22now. I have an older son who is 23 and a grandson who is 23. My current weight is 186 and I am 5 foot 8. The reason I am having the gastric sleeve is because I have gastroperisis. It happens when you have had diabetes for years. Basically you don't digest food anymore. It sits on your stomach and comes back up. I also have a super pubic catheter because diabetes ruined my bladder. Neuropathy....I also have lupus...Chron's...fibromyalgia. I am just very, very sick. My Chron's doctor recommended that I have this operation. I went to see the surgeon yesterday. My operation is scheduled for July 5th. I am on a liquid diet and have been for a while. I didn't have to have all the pre surgery stuff. In fact the DR said I wouldn't loose much weight because I am having it for a different reason. I have a wonderful husband who is so supportive. He has been worried about me and all my illnesses. His parents are wonderful also. I have been on disability because of everything, my husband has a good job as a Sports Editor. I want to be around for my son's and my grandson ....I want to watch my oldest son get married. He has a big wedding planned for September 21. I want to grow old with my husband. I just want my quality of life to be better. Has anyone else had the operation for a different reason then to loose weight?

July 5th.....I am having it done due to gastroperisis. I am scared! I have had some questions about what gastroperisis is. It is where your stomach Does not digest food anymore. It is a problem associated with diabetes. I also have a super pubic catheter because diabetes ruined my bladder. I also have a few other problems associated with diabetes. I also have Chron' s, FIBROMYALGIA, lupus. I've been sick for a few years and this operation will help with my quality of life.