Jane1954

Hello PamRN,

My name is Jane and I live in Chesapeake, Va.

I am 54 years old, and am 5 foot 5, weigh 279 pounds. I have oseoarthritis, daily ankle and wrist pain, and am type two diabetic, on insulin at night, and Actos. I have continued to go up on the scale in the last three years, a year a go I weighed 241. I think the Actos and insulin has caused me to go up. I don't eat tons, i do get on the elliptical but my menopause also i thnk is a facor. I'm not wanting to do the bypass at all. i saw my sister suffer. dumping, puking, and now anorexic. i saw your profile and wanted some advice. I started my journey to do lap band last august of 2008. well, i finally have my surgery date of june 17th this summer. i will drink slim fast 5 times a day for two weeks prior to surgery. I'm willing to sacrifice to finally feel good again and get off 100 pounds. even if it takes a year or two. any helpful advice? thanks,

jane

Well I guess I am the first one here! I just got my surgery date and it is set for June 2nd at OHSU in Portland Oregon. I am so excited! It has been a long journey to get to this point and I am so glad to have a date even if it is almost 3 months out. Anyone else out there get a June 09 surgery date?

Hello, I'm Jane and I just received my surgery date of June 17th. I am thrilled, it has taken me since last August of 2008 to begin the process. I'm a type two diabetic and on meds for it. I hope to wean off some and lose this weight finally!!

Wish me well too!!

Jane:smile: