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I am having op on 24th May and would like to chat to anyone who is due near or around that time.

I am also type 2 diabetic and on insulin

Would love to chat to you!

Gloria

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Hi Gloria my date is May 19th. I also have DM 2, not on insulin but I do take Metformin & Glubideride(?) . I'm getting excited & nervous because I know this is going to be a major lifestyle change. I know it's all for the better, so as long as I can hold onto that...I also am on meds for High cholesterol & hypertension. that is why I'm doing this to become healthy & happier! Talk with you again, I hope. ~smiles, Happy Destiny (aka Sheryl)

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Hi Sheryl, :biggrin0:

I want to thank you for your response.

I am happy to hear your excited about your op. I am really looking forward to mine too, yet saying that I have found myself eating more than I usually do, dont know if thats the nerves kicking in. I am keen to have a life change,but it seems like its going to take a lot of determination.

So did you wait long to be accepted or was you accepted straight away? I got accepted over a year ago, but the process is soooo long. I had a previous date for October but there was some mix up with the date and not given the correct information....anyway that was then and this is now!!!

How are you coping?

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Hi ladies,

I am having my surgery on May 18th in California. My emotions have been a roller coaster. I have very supportive friends and family and that certainly helps. I also started blogging to help me make it through the process. The last week has been really difficult, stress at work has me falling back on food to cope - very, very bad. The funny thing is that I know it's wrong, but I do it anyway - very frustrating. I have to keep my weight steady or the surgery will be cancelled if I gain. So now I have to lose the 5 lbs I original lost and then gained again :biggrin2:.

We will make it through this and the grass will be greener on the other side!

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I'm am having to pay all out-of-pocket. The surgery is excluded on my insurance. My only hold up is work. I am waiting because they didn't have anyone to cover for me in April. I have high hopes that May 18th will be the Day! I want to start my pre-op diet early, because just as some of you have said...I've been emotionally eating (not anything new) knowing my surgery is coming up. My pre-op is 1200 calorie diet with Protein Drinks & 1 meal a day. I also want to get off the sugar before the surgery too! I hate those dt headaches.

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I am scheduled for May 17th, very exciting! I just found out today so I still have butterflies in my stomach. My insurance is going to cover, to my surprise (Blue shield of ca)

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I am scheduled may 12 in Fresno, Ca. YAY to the may girls and boys, I cant wait to get to where everyone else is, LOL I feel like a little kid waiting for XMAS morning.

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