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Hi there, I'm new to this forum. I have at this point made the decision to have the surgery done and pending cardiology check and insurance approval. I had never considered I would qualify but my surgeon suggested it in making plans to take my gallbladder out. I considered it a gift when he said I do qualify. I also have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and arthritis. My only worry is that my gallbladder will hold out AND there won't be any Fluid from the gallbladder when it's removed or they won't be able to put the lapband in. I'm in total confusion as to what to eat right now - proper foods for diabetes, proper foods for the gallbladder, proper foods for weight loss and to get me ready and practiced eating for after surgery. But, I'm hanging in there. I like this forum so far and looking forward to reading more things.;)

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Hi there, I'm new to this forum. I have at this point made the decision to have the surgery done and pending cardiology check and insurance approval. I had never considered I would qualify but my surgeon suggested it in making plans to take my gallbladder out. I considered it a gift when he said I do qualify. I also have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and arthritis. My only worry is that my gallbladder will hold out AND there won't be any Fluid from the gallbladder when it's removed or they won't be able to put the lapband in. I'm in total confusion as to what to eat right now - proper foods for diabetes, proper foods for the gallbladder, proper foods for weight loss and to get me ready and practiced eating for after surgery. But, I'm hanging in there. I like this forum so far and looking forward to reading more things.;)

Welcome Marlu, You will love this forum . I had my gallbladder out about 6 yrs ago , I wish I could have had them done at the same time LOL .

I bet you are having a hard time in everything. I dont know alot about diabetes foods but I know a little. As for the gallbladder stuff, you should be ok for the most part if you stick w/ the foods you can eat w/ you diabetes. W/ gallbladder issues its important to stay away from greasy , spicey , type foods anything high in fat as well. So I would think you would be ok w/ sticking to your diabetic diet ?

So hang in there , things will be ok . you will love this forum its great.

Love

Mindy

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Hi Marlu, just wanted to say welcome. You have come to the right place for information. I have learned so much from the boards. Good luck and I hope your journey is smooth.

Ang

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