I've been lurking on this site for a couple weeks. I'm impressed with all the knowledge and support.

My story is a little bit different-I'm having RNY for gastroparesis. It's been a miserable year and a half and I'm ready to start feeling better!

The side benefit includes getting rid of 50 extra pounds and hopefully better sugar control.

I've been type two DM for 17 years but a year ago May things just went crazy.

I got what I thought was a stomach virus.

Whatever it was, I'm now insulin dependent and have had crazy complications. Autonomic dysfunction that makes my heart rate high and blood pressure low; lumbar sacral radiculoplexopathy (made me fall a lot); gastroparesis. At one point I was nearly bedridden

This has all been incredibly frustrating for someone that has worked all their life and now can barely walk out to check the mail. Wish me luck. I feel a lot more prepared after reading this board. Mary in Az

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Good luck on your surgery and check back with us when you are on the other side.

I hope the surgery helps you find a path to better health. You've been through a lot and deserve a chance for a new life. Best wishes!

Mary, many prayers sent your way for your healing and speedy recovery. Good luck and you are on a journey for a new life and better health. I'm here for you. Let me know how you do. I have my surgery next Monday.

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I did it! Tolerated well. Only taking Tylenol so

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Moving to post op board!

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