just an update

Hi everyone I just wanted to get in here and give an update about me. I'm still waiting for my initial consult. For some reason Marshfield isn't getting back to my doctor. I'm getting very frustrated with this. I call every week and they tell me nothing yet. I'm having a terrible time with water retention. I'm taking 80 Mgs of Lasix 2 times a day and it doesn't seem to be doing much. My feet and legs are so swollen and they hurt so bad. I've been wearinga pair of really tight support hose that my wife got when she had her hysterectomy. It seems to be helping my feet not to swell but then the water goes into my middle and then I have a hard time breathing and I have chest pains when I lay down. When I have chest pains I have to sit up and burp for the pain to go away. I really hope I get approved for this surgery. I know it is my only chance at having a life again. I'm afraid I'm going to die and leave my wife. I'm face to face with a stroke or heart attack. I've gone back to doing Overeaters Anonymous on the internet. It doesn't help all that much but I've gotta try and help myself. I don't know what else to do. Thank you all for listening to me. Jeremy

Jeremy, First, I want to tell you that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I haven't been on OH in quite some time so I don't know how or why you chose your doctor/surgeon. Will your family doctor call the surgeon? Maybe you should look into other surgeons? I am 2 1/2 years out and have had great success with wls. The only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. But, about 6 months ago I started testing the waters.......well, I am up 16#!!! It was 20 but I rejoined OA one week ago for the f2f meeting(HOW of OA) and I also joined the on line group Recovery. It has really helped me to get back on track. Obesity is a horrible, horrible disease and I believe that even if we lose the weight it is still right there waiting for us. I pray that your doctor/surgeon will do right by you. I also pray for your strength or as in OA....hand over your powerlessness to a HP. Good Luck! Nancy