[MsJacquiiC]

Originally Posted by aponee 1. Because my teenage son had a physical altercation with a friend who spoke poorly of me. 2. Because my husband, who still sees me through "love goggles" after 11 years, has to endure snickers and jeers from behind when we go out together. 3. Because some days I hurt so much it's a challenge to walk down the hall to the bathroom. 4. Because tax payers will pay more for my diabetes, arthritis, and depression than they would for surgery. 5. Because the dandelions in my front yard are 3 feet tall and there are no more kids in the neighborhood who will pull them out for 5 bucks.

LOL - Those are indeed all excellent reasons one would consider WLS - Welcome to the forum aponee - Are you pre- or post-op? I see you posted an intro thread ==> gonna check it out now

Jacquii.

Diabetes Mellitus A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood glucose (sugar). Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone in the body that helps move glucose from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body does not respond to the insulin that is made. There are two main types of diabetes mellitus: Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. All forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became medically available in 1921, but there is no cure.