tillmacc
I am planning to have WLS (LRNY) in the fall. When I began this journey (Jan 09) my weight was 243. I have to lose 10% of my body weight for my insurance to pay. My motivation is the possiblity of getting rid of diabetes. I was diagnosed with Type II in 2007 and I'm looking forward to getting rid of it. I would love to go home from the hospital without diabetes as some others have done. Of course, I will also enjoy the other benefits of losing the weight. Reading the posts on OH I realize diabetes may follow me home but I do expect to keep it long. I have already started to see changes in my blood sugar levels from the 20lbs that I have lost and the changes in my eating and exercise habits. OH has been extremely helpful in this journey.