Michelle D.
Well, I am 32 years old and hope to have the RNY really soon. I looked into the surgery about 2 to 3 years ago and was told that I was just over weight and I was too healthy. Last August I was told I had Type II Diabetes and was scared.
My family is all over weight. I have an older sister who is married with 2 kids and an older brother who is also married with a son. I live with my twin sister who is also over weight. I love playing and hanging out with my nephews and niece but I want to have kids of my own one day. I don’t think that will happen while I am over weight and have diabetes.
My twin sister thinks I should get the lap-band and is very supportive but I really want to get the RNY because I don’t want to get adjustments when needed. My parents are also fully supportive and think I should get the RNY. Hopefully I will get everything processed and approved by my insurance company soon.
The main reason I want this surgery is because my mother has had Type II Diabetes for more then 10 years and her health has gone down hill ever since and that scares me because I don’t want that happening to me. My mother was well into her 40’s when she developed diabetes. I am in my early 30’s and hope the same things don’t happen to me at a younger age. My mother has had 4 major back operations because of arthritis and her diabetes. She never was able to control her sugar levels no matter what she ate. She also has neropitie (I don’t think the spelling is right but it is when you can not feel your feet) in both feet so she can no longer drive. She is 56 now and walks with a walker and can not walk for long distances. She is also on so many different medications for different reasons and I can not even remember.
I am currently working out 2 to 4 days a week at a gym and some times I feel weird walking in the gym. 95% of the people at the gym are fit and thin which intimidates me. I work out with a trainer 2 times a week and I am still not losing any weight. I do enjoy working out so hopefully I will be able to feel better at the gym after the surgery.
Besides getting this surgery done from my health, I am doing it just for my self.
