Mojo56

So maybe a half a glass on Saturday nights

No worries folks!

I have been reading the post in this thread and I am a little surprised. As someone having WLS surgery soon with a goal weight only 80 lbs away I probably fit into the category of someone a lot of you seem to think shouldn't be having surgery or at the very least you poke fun . For me , my surgery is about ridding myself of diabetes. The weightloss is a benefit but the disease is awful and I don't want to go very far down that road. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that morbidly obese people look at just obese people with jealousy, I look at thin people and think how nice it must be not to have to worry about what they eat . At the end of the day we should just be supportive of each of our journeys thru WLS..

Upon reflection.......probably the wrong forum for this question.

Good luck, my surgery is the same day...on the 14th.....

Lots of different ways to handle this and everyone has to deal with it their own way. Nice to see peoples different stories of how they dealt with it. No right or wrong.....

Congrats, thanks for the inspiration!

Awesome! thanks for the inspiration!

And yes...time seems much slower..I'm very excited

@Aunger......amazing..we have the same surgeon and date! We need to chat sometime and compare notes. Which sleeve are you having? I'm having the SIPS and in his study.

I also have a BMI in the 36 range and have been asked by many why I'm having WLS. When I explain I had crossed over into diabetes 18 months ago and that I hope to have full resolution of the diabetes and high cholesterol they begin to get it!

Great results! Love it!

Way to go!

It still looks like big portions....optical illusion perhaps. But I like it

That's awesome. I have never been a runner but I can't wait to try it

For me it was the beginning of diabetes. It's such a terrible disease.

So I went to my visit yesterday with my wife to get my band scheduled. At 5 ft 7 and 240lbs my main reason for WLS is ridding myself of diabetes. After a long conversation with my surgeon I have decided on a new procedure . The sleeve gastrectomy with single Anastomosis duodenoileal bypass. By bypassing the pancreas it results in diabetes resolution. It's been done in Spain for several years and recently in the US but data is limited. Any info from others is appreciated. BC/BS doesn't consider it experimental. It's approved . I'm actually going to be in a study my surgeon and six others in the US. mostly to gather long term data as the isn't any. Anyone have any knowledge or experience with this?....

I'm two weeks from surgery and more excited than afraid. What I have read here has only made me glad of my decision, stay positive!

Nov 14th, I'm in Raleigh. Thanksgiving will take on a whole new meaning!

I'm a very open person and have recently shared my health issues, diabetes and WLS on Facebook and amongst my friends. The amount of support has been overwhelming and gives me tremendous encouragement as I approach my surgery. I have had the occasional " won't diet and exercise work for you" but mostly positive comments. I own a business ( physical therapy ) and recently decided to be forthright with my employees about what my condition and plans . I'm planning on sending them an email 2 weeks before surgery. While this approach is not right for everyone I like to believe the best of people and hope for their support!

Great list!

I too have not been able to find a lot of info. It is not considered experimental and Blue Cross is covering it. My surgeon says it has been done for 3 years in Spain and he has been doing them here recently and now has a grant for a study for long term. I will be in that study. He says that before long this be the surgical solution for diabetes in people who are not obese. Exciting stuff.....

In Raleigh, Rex Hospital. Dr Enoch.

Just got scheduled for Nov 14th for a new sleeve surgery with Single- Anastomosis Duodenoileal. (sips) SIPS is new, been done in Spain for 3 years. my surgeon is part of a large study and I have joined it. Get a few freebees. I'm excited and nervous.....