Hello!

**Gvn71** · 10-27-2016 02:59 PM

Greetings from CT. I've been lurking here in the forum for a few months now and finally feel it's time to make an introduction and tell a little bit about my story.....

I'm 45 years old (young), live in Connecticut, have 2 kids, married, perfect life. Oh yeah, can't forget the dog!

For the last 20 years of my life I've been heavy, and struggled with my weight. When I was young, I played football, baseball, etc, and being big was good, even encouraged. Fast forward to 3 years ago, and I was as heavy as I ever have been, 310lbs approx. I went to the Dr. for a normal physical and SURPRISE,,,,, I have Type 2 diabetes.

I worked really hard for a year, lost 50lbs, but, the roller coaster weight loss program began and now I'm back up to 295...... I did a lot of research on diabetes, and found out that WLS is really the only cure! So that is why I am where I am today.... If it wasn't for diabetes, I would not even be thinking about this! I have always been comfortable in my body, and wouldn't change it otherwise. The crazy thing is I am really doing this for my kids (6 and 9). I've come to the realization that I am / have been truly digging my own grave with a spoon and fork. I know I need to make a massive life style change if I want to see my kids go to college and have their own families.

I have finished all the pre - surgery appointments, completed all the insurance required activities (I think....) and am now just waiting to hear from my Dr. if it is approved.....

I'm excited, and a little nervous... I'm not at all nervous about surgery, but more concerned about sticking to the diet and not wasting this incredible opportunity. I am anticipating a surgery date in early December, and will be taking 4 - 6 weeks off of work to recover and get on the diet/program for long term success.

Nice to meet everyone.

Glenn

**enuffzenuff** · 10-27-2016 08:47 PM

Welcome and good luck! Now that you have jumped through all of the hoops things seem to move a little quicker. I am only 3 days post-op and am very comfortable with the results and feel more confident about the days to come than I did before the surgery.

**WANAGL** · 10-28-2016 05:37 PM

WELCOME!

Best of luck as you embark on your journey!

**Gvn71** · 01-22-2017 12:41 PM

Feb 2, 2017 is my surgery date. Took awhile to get here but down the rabbit hole I go!

**Christie13** · 01-24-2017 09:52 PM

Welcome Glenn! Hope you get your approval soon. It is an exciting time. Reach out if you have any questions!

**ghost_ryder** · 01-25-2017 07:22 AM

Glenn, I was "comfortable" in my body too. I was a healthy fat guy but not really. You are going to be astonished when you get to the other side how differently you will feel. The nagging joint pains you don't notice now are going to disappear. The out of breath feeling while climbing stairs that you don't notice now will disappear. The poor sleep you get now that you don't notice because tired feel so normal will disappear. Not saying I know how you feel but i thought i was comfy before too. I just wanted to make a change and found a great tool to feel even better.

Good luck over the next few weeks and stay positive as you go through this.