New to WLS

cindybear1203
on 1/19/16 2:29 pm
RNY on 07/28/17

I'm new to this world of bariatric surgery.  Here's a bit of history:  I've struggled with my weight my whole life.  But it it hasn't been a real problem until the past couple years.  I gave birth to my daughter in the fall of 2012.  I then developed postpartum depression and anxiety.  The combination of not wanting to go out, and the antidepressants I am taking have caused me to gain quite a bit of weight in such a short period of time.  I have since tried weigh****chers, diet, personal trainer, medications, etc., but it seems that the weight is stubborn.  Because of the weight my lower back, hips, knees, ankles and feet are in constant pain for which I take pain medicine for so that I am able to get through the day. I have also developed sleep apnea and now have to use a CPAP.  It was actually my sleep doctor that told me about the OBN program.  That same day I booked an appointment with my family doctor, was referred December 2, 2015, and my orientation is April 11, 2016 at TWH.  I feel like this is my last chance.  I have no indicators of diabetes, heart disease, cholesterol, or thyroid issues, etc., but it's only a matter of time before they come knocking on my door.  I need to be healthy for me so that I can be here for my family.

I just wanted to say hi and thank you for reading!

Referral: December 2, 2015. Orientation: April 11, 2016. Surgery Consult: March 17, 2017 - HW 296 lbs. Pre-opti Weight: 271 lbs. SW: 253 lbs. RNY July 28, 2017 @ TWH with Dr. Penner. M1: 20 lbs

HW: 296 lbs SW: 253 lbs CW: ~233 lbs GW: ~160 lbs

roxytrim
on 1/19/16 3:44 pm - Cobourg, Canada
VSG on 04/12/13

Welcome and you will find there are some on here that share your story, so you are in good company.

Ask any questions, also search questions that come to your mind on this site. 

MonaLisaSmile
on 1/19/16 5:17 pm - Canada

Welcome & Congratulations on your decision to make your health a priority now before serious problems arise!!  You will learn wonderful and amazing things on this forum.

 

  SW- 260    GW- 150    CW -138    Height - 5'5      RNY- St Josephs Hamilton July 17/2015  

Roma
on 1/19/16 7:29 pm
RNY on 06/15/15

Welcome. The team at TWH is excellent, you are in good hands. 

Referral: 8/14; Orientation TWH: 12/14; Nurse: 01/15; SW, Dietician, Psych: 2/15; Surgeon: 5/15; RNY: June 15/2015

inkedgirl73
on 1/20/16 8:11 am - Canada

omgoodness Cindybear....aside from the cpap...your story totally mimics mine!!!  To a "T"!

This site is full of information...I had my orientation Dec 10 at HRRH...so I am playing the waiting game now.

cindybear1203
on 1/20/16 8:24 am
RNY on 07/28/17

Wow!  It's nice (but not really, you know) to have someone who understands exactly how I got to this point.  You've also just started this process too, right, inkedgirl73?

inkedgirl73
on 1/20/16 11:21 am - Canada

I did just start it :)  going to be a long haul/wait.

 

I will pm you tonight when I get home from work and the kids are in bed.  would be nice to talk to someone who has basically the same story as myself...

cindybear1203
on 1/20/16 8:21 am
RNY on 07/28/17

Thank you all for your kind words. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as I go through this life changing process. 

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