Your surgery date is also my daughter's birthday :-)  The time will fly by and before you know it you will be on the Loser's Bench!  Wishing you well in your final preparations.  

Yay yay yay!  I'm so glad you didn't have to wait much longer!  November 25 is a perfect day!  It'll be here before you know it!

Congratulations ! It will fly by fast ! Good luck on the rest of your journey 

P

Waves hello to Linda, Amanda and Keelan, 

Thank you so much for the great post. I hear your convictions in the post. I am trying hard each day to be "real" with myself. 

Tonight while I was filling in my Fitness Pal for the day I wrote something that I though was profound for myself. 

I stated that I felt like I was a cheat. . someone who didn't deserve to be having this surgery. When I reread my own words I felt a sickening in my stomach. Why,  why I wonder do I feel so unworthy?? 

I felt like crying. I have worked hard at releasing inner doubts, I tell myself I am worthy !! BUT . . for what ever reason I act like I don't deserve to be healthy, happier. . more at ease with "me".

Trust me , I am not a wallflower. I am a confident women on the outside but apparently I don't feel that way inside as if I did I wouldn't be feeding my emotions. 

I am scared of switching one addiction for another ( a bad addiction ) not the great healthy ones. lol

Thank you all for your words, I will nee the support in the coming days 

talk soon Lori

Hi there

I hear the desperation in your posting.  It can't be easy dealing with Type 2 diabetes and is, I'm sure, quite worrisome.

Having said that, however, I have the greatest respect for the doctors and staff at the Weight Wise clinic.  Whatever the decision might be, I would be inclined to accept it.  You can, no doubt, find other surgeons any number of places who will operate but do they honestly have your best interests at heart or are they just looking for another patient? 

The other reason I would accept the counsel of the clinic is that they will, regardless of surgery, help you lose weight.  It just may not be as quick.  WLS is a tool but still requires significant lifestyle changes.  In order to implement them, it is wonderful to have ongoing encouragement and guidance.  I would think this would particularly be the case given your diabetes. 

Please consider all aspects of which ever choice you make.  There is a reason why it takes so long to get into the WW clinic--it's because they are amongst the best!  The doctors are highly regarded in their field.  I would suggest that this alone speaks volumes.

Very best of luck to you as you pursue your weight loss journey!