My Dr visit for anyone who's interested.

On Monday I had my appointment with Dr. Raum. Everything went well and I'm cleared for surgery. Now it is off to the board to see if there are anymore reccomendations, then on Monday it will be sent to insurance. A little about the visit: He said I was quite healthy considering my weight. All of my labs where fine some where slightly elevated and some where borderline. Nothing that would require medicine. He said I have a very mild case of sleep apnea, not enough to be put on a CPAP though, which is good. But he did say that surgery was a plus for me because it would help stop all the problems before they start. If I wait another five years I will have all the problems and I would definitley develop diabetis. He said my body does't produce enough insulin. And that is what caused the discoloration of skin I have. He also said I may have to have insulin shots while I'm in the hospital. He said he would moniter it closely. He also went ahead and put me on my liquid diet to shrink my liver. He said I didn't need to lose any weight before surgery, but I did have to shrink my liver. He also said I would have to remain on the zylopram after surgery. He explained that my uric acid levels would increase after surgery because it is stored in fat and as I start to lose the fat it will be release into my body. He also said my galbladder was fine and if would not come out. He said I have alot of muscle mass so I'm good there. He said I also have alot of fat mass too. He said that I didn't need to build any muscle just tone what I have. So I'm ready now, just need my date.

Tina, I am glad things are working out for you. Hope you get a surgery date soon.... jc

Great news....Tina.............Good luck with everything.keep us posted...........I am on the liquid diet, but weight has been fluctuating........I loose three pounds then back up then back down, maybe I am gaining mucles....lol......... Tama

Tina, Sounds as if things are working out well for you. As your doctor said, it is better to do something now than to wait until your health gets worse or new problems develop. Keep us posted on the outcome with the insurance company. I am still waiting to hear something from my insurance company......waiting on pins and needles. Take care! Teresa