erintoppa121
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when I was 22 years old, 3 months after my Aunt died from a variety of things but one of the key factors was diabetes. She had type 2 as well and had to have her leg removed before she died at a young 60 ish. My grandmother who just died this past April had type 2 diabetes as well.... she had both her legs removed, and her kidneys had begun to shut down right before her death. I'm scared that, that will be my life as well. I want healthy happy babies with my new husband. I want to be around for them and grow old with him..... with both my legs intact ; ). Thats what made me want to have this surgery, I want to be healthy, and I am.... kinda. There is nothing wrong with me other than the diabetes and the obsesity. I don't have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. I can go for walks for miles and not hurt, well other than sore feet. I've been a big girl all my life; the last time I was under 200lbs was when I was 12. and I don't mind being big, that has never stopped me from doing anything! My husband thinks I'm beautiful and thats all that matters.... if my looks were the reason for this surgery I wouldn't be having it, plan and simple. I'd just keep flirting with all the cute boys, and singing karaoke anyway... just like I always do ; ) I just want to live a long, healthy life, and I think this is the tool to help me accomplish that dream......... acctually I lied there was one thing my weight has kept me from doing.... and when I'm under 250lbs I'm going skydiving!!!
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