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Hello! Introducing myself GBS woman

I had RNY for one reason and one reason only: to get healthy. At 53 my health was severely compromised. I had uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, PCOS, anxiety, panic, depression and recently battled Guillane-Barre Disease(also called GBS). I am still struggling with the Guillane-Barre but I am doing so well I hardly count it. I couldn't walk or talk when I was full blown with it so now I am much better. I was on 5 medicines for diabetes including insulin and my Endocrinologist suggested RNY. After much thought, prayer and research I decided it was the right thing for me. I applied to insurance and after 6 months of doctor visits and NUT visits I was cleared. My rebirth date was March 3, 2014. Now the journey begins...I healed small so I have had 2 anastomotic strictures and resulting out patient procedures to fix. I am hoping that is all I will need. Ironically, I am a GBS woman times 2!

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Sounds like you're doing well and seeing the results of the surgery you hoped for.

Best wishes!

Ginger

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Thank you Ginger for reading my post and your encouragement. :)

Congratulations on taking control of your health! I'm happy that you're doing so much better with the GBS. My surgery was also in March and I know, at least for me, it was the best decision I've made in a very long time. I'm off my Rx meds and my pain levels are sooo much better. My fibromyalgia and arthritis pain have decreased and I'm able to be so much more active.

Good luck with your journey; I wish you much success and good health! :)

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Healthyme1963 thank you for the kind words! We are on this journey together! How sweet!

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