Finally
I finally found the courage to go to my family Doctor to ask for a referral. Weight Loss surgery is something I have been thinking about and researching for such a long time. But until two days ago I have not been able to ask my doctor about it. I think I was a little afraid that my reasons for wanting would be dismissed or discouraged. But she sat with me for a long time. She let me talk and went through some things with me. At the end of my appointment both agreed that I am ready for a referral. She was amazing...I am still grateful for such a good family doctor. I know not everyone is so lucky in this province.
My husband and I have chatted a lot. He recognizes he has not shown support in my previous weight loss attempts and finally accepts why I need to lose weight. I am 305 lbs, have type II diabetes, a liver serious liver problem (caused completely by my weight), high blood pressure. I do well on a weight loss plan for a while but then I fall of the rails and gain it back. Last year I lost 65 lbs before I lost my way. I think with a tool - like a VSG - I have great potential for success!
I know my referral will take quite some time and there are many ahead of me. But my life literally depends on losing weight - if I don't the damage to my liver will become irreversible and a transplant will be the only option. This could be in as little as 5-6 years. And even scarier at my size a liver transplant would be extremely difficult - in fact - I am not certain they would try. So a lot of "scares" in the last while. You think that would be motivation for me to lose weight but it is not. It is a lot of pressure and stress - so I do my best and pick myself up if I stumble. I am working towards weight loss on my own- I have too...especially considering how many of you have been waiting for Dr. Pace for so long now! Time to lose weight is no longer a luxury I have.
I am talking a lot from this community - just by sharing you are all inspirational and motivational. I take a lot from all of you. I know some of you have been discouraged by how long you have been waiting but keep going, hold your faith. I know there are a lot of you ahead of me. But I look forward to your stories. i am excited when I see a post that tells us one of you has a surgery date and I hope the fall forum gets off the ground.
Any I am off to eat my evening protein snack - just to keep my sugars from jumping over night!!!
Take Care and thank each of you for sharing. Collectively you all helped me find the strength and courage to ask for my referral. THANK YOU!
My husband and I have chatted a lot. He recognizes he has not shown support in my previous weight loss attempts and finally accepts why I need to lose weight. I am 305 lbs, have type II diabetes, a liver serious liver problem (caused completely by my weight), high blood pressure. I do well on a weight loss plan for a while but then I fall of the rails and gain it back. Last year I lost 65 lbs before I lost my way. I think with a tool - like a VSG - I have great potential for success!
I know my referral will take quite some time and there are many ahead of me. But my life literally depends on losing weight - if I don't the damage to my liver will become irreversible and a transplant will be the only option. This could be in as little as 5-6 years. And even scarier at my size a liver transplant would be extremely difficult - in fact - I am not certain they would try. So a lot of "scares" in the last while. You think that would be motivation for me to lose weight but it is not. It is a lot of pressure and stress - so I do my best and pick myself up if I stumble. I am working towards weight loss on my own- I have too...especially considering how many of you have been waiting for Dr. Pace for so long now! Time to lose weight is no longer a luxury I have.
I am talking a lot from this community - just by sharing you are all inspirational and motivational. I take a lot from all of you. I know some of you have been discouraged by how long you have been waiting but keep going, hold your faith. I know there are a lot of you ahead of me. But I look forward to your stories. i am excited when I see a post that tells us one of you has a surgery date and I hope the fall forum gets off the ground.
Any I am off to eat my evening protein snack - just to keep my sugars from jumping over night!!!
Take Care and thank each of you for sharing. Collectively you all helped me find the strength and courage to ask for my referral. THANK YOU!
That's awesome TDR, You've made the first step to recovery !!!!
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