OOOPS

I pushed the wrong button. I drive cab for River City Cab. I weigh 343 lbs and I'm 5' 6". I've got my first appt. with Dr. Weiland on 9-25. I take my psychological test 9-9 and see if I passed 9-16. I've contacted my ins. co. and they will cover with no exclusions. This past week I ended up in the emergency with sob and chest pressure. It felt like there was a baby elephant on my chest. I went thru tests for two days and everything came back normal. I had a stress test on Friday and they thought I had a blockage. I was transferred to Wausau where I had an angiogram which was normal also. The reason I get this pain is my heart muscle is thick like a body builders from having to work so hard. So when I exert the heart has to beat harder and therefore pain cause it blocks off part of some vessels. Well I think that's how they explained it to me. I was still somewhat woozey after the angiogram. All my life I've been over weight, never this much but overweight none the less. Like all of you probably, you've tried every diet that you thought would work. I bet I've lost as much as I weigh. I'm tired and tired of the difficulty I have doing everyday things most people take for granted. Without getting into details I think you all know what I'm talking about. Anyway, I'm just so excited about this opportunity that I've been given. The things that I'll be able to do is endless, without being so out of breathe you need oxygen. I hope to hear from you. I would be very interested in hearing your stories. My husband and Mom are not truly happy I'm making the right decision, because I suppose they may be fearful as to what could happen, but I want this with all my heart(thick as it is), cause if I don't my life is really no fun. I can't do much without getting out of breath except computering and crocheting. I want to exercise. I used to be able to walk three miles 3-4 times a week 13yrs ago when I lost 62lbs. Then the Gulf War happened and my son was on the front lines in a tank and this is an excuse I know but I gradually gained back it all twice. PLEASE EMAIL ME GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU

Barb: I hope all your testing and meetings go well. You are lucky to have an insurance that will cover it regardless. Most people (myself included) have to jump thru hoops and supply all kinds of documentation including the kitchen sink. I just recently updated my profile, so if you click onto my name on this message board, it will bring it up. I am almost 3 weeks out from surgery and still have some side effects. I am not 100% sure yet it was the right decision, but I am sure once I start feeling like my old self I will be glad I have done this. GOod luck and take care. You can email me at anytime if you have any questions. ([email protected])

Barb, You will be great. If your family doesn't approve, they'll have to get over it. I had a lot of negativity torwards the surgery but I told them all to walk a mile in my shoes and then come talk to me...

Here's a link to a really good site for family members who don't understand or are afraid for their loved one to have WLS. Best of luck to you! http://www.wlscenter.com/Significant_Others.htm