Dani64519

wow, that's amazing!! I needed to read this today! My decision to seriously consider WLS was motivated by my uncontrolled diabetes. I've been struggling for years to get my blood sugar under control with little success. Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm nervous about the surgery but I know that my diabetes is slowly killing me and I have to do this for my long term health.

Hi, I can totally relate to your feelings, I feel the same at times. I am in the process of the medical clearances and hopeful that I will be able to have surgery over the summer. I just keep reminding myself that this is needed for medical reasons. I can't seem to keep the weight off on my own and it is impacting my health. I am preparing for a few really rough weeks, but I am looking at it as an investment in my future. I have made drastic changes to my diet over the past few months in preparation. For me to be successful, I have to treat it as a complete lifestyle change. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!

Congrats! I had my initial consultation 2 weeks ago and have scheduled my medical clearance appointments for the end of April and hoping to have surgery over the summer too. I'm leaning towards the gastric sleeve too. Good luck!!

Good luck! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Thanks so much! Greatly appreciated.

Hi! Hope you are feeling well! I have just begun this journey myself and had my initial consultation last week. I'm hoping to have surgery over the summer. This forum has been a very helpful place to gather info. Best of luck!

I was almost wishing the surgeon would have only presented one option. I think I am leaning towards the sleeve but want to do as much research as possible before I commit. Do you you know when you will be having your surgery? I am hoping to line mine up for July'ish if all goes well.

Thanks so much for the feedback. Sugar is a problem but not a huge one. Ugh, such a complicated, life altering decision!

Thanks so much. My surgeon only presented the RNY or sleeve. I don't think they perform the mini by pass and the duodenal switch wasn't mentioned. I will have another face to face with the surgeon after my medical clearances are completed to discuss final options, etc. I appreciate any article info you can share on diabetes remission. While I am certainly looking forward to the weight loss, my priority is getting my diabetes under control.

Hi all, I'm new here and have found this forum to be so very helpful! I had my initial consultation last week and the surgeon said I meet criteria for either the gastric sleeve or the bypass. Assuming I am medically cleared, I am leaning towards the sleeve since it seems a little less invasive. Although, I'm not really sure if I am taking all of the right factors into consideration. Any recommendations on other things I should take into account? (I have a BMI of 46 and am a type 2 diabetic). Greatly appreciate any suggestions!