aadams 3 Posted September 16, 2013 Hey I'm Amanda, age 29. I have had type I diabetes for nearly 20 years. My weight has always fluctuated since having my son 9 years ago. I am scheduled to have my surgery this Tuesday, 9/17. I am a little nervous and scared, but I feel as though I'm making the right decision for my health! Any suggestions and comments will be appreciated on things to expect or just whatever! Thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGKirk 855 Posted September 16, 2013 Hey Amanda! Very excited for you and what you are feeling is TOTALLY NORMAL. You are taking a very important step to prolonging your life and being around for your son for many many years to come. Be prepared to have it all happen so fast - and before you know it, you'll be in recovery. You might have good days and bad days, but I'll tell you, each day gets better, each day gets easier, each day you get one day closer to feeling and looking better than you have in years! Sending positive vibes your way for Tuesday! 3 aadams, Auntvick and BADB0Y reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aadams 3 Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks VSGKirk!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADB0Y 26 Posted September 16, 2013 x2 on everything Kirk said. It is the best decision I've ever made. I was borderline diabetic pre-op, now I'm nowhere near in it. 1 aadams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted September 16, 2013 Hang in there. Keep closly working with your endrocrinologist. All the research says that the sleeve can do GREAT things for DM. 1 aadams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBodmer71 245 Posted September 16, 2013 Woohoo! 4 U in making this decision to improve your health. I have to agree with the previous posters. The sleeve although not a cure fore type 1 diabetes, it has been shown to improve it greatly. Those of us that are borderline with type 2 or already have type 2 diabetes it can stop it in its tracks. Good Luck to you on this journey. 1 aadams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewSusie 471 Posted September 16, 2013 I've been type one for 17 years, never could control it as much insulin as I was taking. I now take maybe 2-3 every few days to week just to keep me going. I changed my lift and diet, I've lost 90 pounds with 10 to goal. Now I have 22 bottle of novolin n and r sitting in my fridge. I have a normal a1c and normal cholesterol now. U r making a wonderful decision! 3 BADB0Y, A_ReNUDE_me and aadams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aadams 3 Posted September 17, 2013 Well the count down is 1 hour! Last night was terrible, I was so sick! But much better this morning!! Still nervous, anxious, scared, and worried! But I ask Gods protection over the doctors while they perform my sleeve surgery, protection over my body, and a quick recovery!! Good luck to all the other sleevers today! Be blessed ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_ReNUDE_me 148 Posted September 18, 2013 Praying you had a successful surgery and that you will have a speedyc recovery.. I am pre op (tentative Dec date) & type2 insulin dependant w/ high Blood Pressure, so I would love to keep up with your progess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilRed🔥Mama 101 Posted September 18, 2013 Good luck tomorrow. Wishing you well and praying for a speedy recovery. 1 A_ReNUDE_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
