I am brand new to this forum. I have been researching the band for a few weeks now after my last doctor visit. I have to say, I am already so glad I found you all! I have been reading for hours, and all I can say is WOW, and THANK YOU!

I have been feeling so hopeless in a time when I should be so full of joy...I am 24 years old and married the love of my life just over a year ago. Just before that, however, I found out that I had type 2 diabetes. What a blow that was, and is everyday. I have always struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember and I am so tired of it. I have dieted and exercised for years, and now that I am completely insulin dependant within one year, my doctor and I are trying a weight loss rx (pills).

Nothing lost. It has been almost 4 months and I have not lost a single pound. I have NO self confidence at this point in my life and it is really putting stress on my new marriage. I know there is a long road ahead of me before I can really move forward with the band, but after reading what you have all posted, I finally feel like there is hope.

I will be discussing the band as a possibility with my Endo on Monday and I am very excited.

I am a little concerned about how people with diabetes do with the band. Is the diet the same? Any severe lows? I just have so many questions, and no one to ask...until now I am hoping...Thank you all so much for sharing and supporting. I would be curious to know if there are others with diabetes with the badnd who would be willing to share.

Thank you all, so sorry for the long post, I promise I will be good from now on! Thanks!!

Welcome!

I haven't been here long myself and have found an incredible amount of information and support here.

Let us know how your appointment went.

Best Wishes,

Welcome....

I do not have diabetes but I know there are those on the forum that do and have gotten off of their meds entirely.

Maybe try the general discussion thread for that question.

I'm thrilled that you are taking this step and am eager to hear your story progress.