New to WLS

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!

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. 

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.

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

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.

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?

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...

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