My main reason for having the DS was because the procedure has such a high probability of ridding T2DM for well over 90% of DS patients. It was also quite likely to eliminate high cholesterol, hypertension and sleep apnea in a similar numbers to T2DM resolution.
The other goal was to be healthy so I would be around a very long time for Dianna, Cameron and Collin (wife and sons). Along those same lies I also wanted to be around for my Grandchildren whenever, and if the boys have children. As a cancer survivor Cameron is likely sterile and if not there is a fairly good chance that his sperm would be mutated. He hasn't been tested but we sperm banked as a contingency. I haven't heard from them for a while but 4 or 5 years ago they wanted $800 for annual storage. I was in between jobs at that time so we didn't pay it. It is possible that they threw it out, and if not it is going to be quite expensive for Cameron to make a withdrawal.
So in summary my main reasons/goals for the DS:
- T2DM , sleep apnea, hypertension and cholesterol resolution (all resolved other than I have mild to low moderate Sleep Apnea but it is much improved as my wife says I hardly snore anymore)
- Improved health - unfortunately my health got worse
- Increased life expectancy so I can be there for my family - time will tell
- Looking damn sexy