Greetings and Salutations

[aponee]

I'm Marlo, or aponee, I'll answer to either. I'm a mom to a fresh new high school grad, wife to a creepy old guy, and pet human to an evil "special" kitty. I spend most of my days at home with the creepy old guy as we are both on disability.

I have Type 2 Diabetes with complications, and I'm insulin dependant. Two months ago I was pre-op on a fast track for Roux-en-Y, but I've since down-graded myself to pre-pre-op for a variety of reasons. It was hard to stop the process that way and I hope to get back on track again soon. Right now I'm yo-yo-ing between 320 and 310 and if i stand up straight I'm 5'9". I don't expect that I will ever get back to 125lbs and size 7, but I would be quite happy with 160 and any size below 16.

Other than that, I'm professionally nuts and I have papers to prove it.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

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.

[MsJacquiiC]

Originally Posted by aponee Other than that, I'm professionally nuts and I have papers to prove it. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Ha! Finally someone else who has the crazy-papers hahahaha ==> too funny

At anyrate - welcome to the forum Marlo - very nice to meet you! I'm not sure I understand how you 'downgraded to pre-pre-op' though -- is that even possible??? LOL --- I think I understand what you mean by that though. Kinda taking an assessment of surgery and wondering if it's the right option and/or second-guessing whether you are ready for the life-style change that the surgery facilitates...? I think we all go through that to an extent.

For me - it was the entire process of the insurance-mandated dietician classes. 6 months of classes has an interesting way of preparing you. Networking with other WLS post-ops via support group meetings or online communities like this is a great help as well.

So yes! Welcome to The Journey. Feel free to edit your avatar as well as update your profile to include your current info.

Enjoy and happy posting.

Jacquii.

Registered Dietitian A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition; A person who has studied diet and nutrition at a college program approved by the American Dietetic Association, completed 900 hours of supervised practical experience accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education, and passed an exam to become an R.D. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The term "nutritionist" is also widely used; however, the term nutritionist is not regulated as dietitian is. People may call themselves nutritionists without the educational and professional requirements of registered dietitians.