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ccrensh1
on 4/19/22 3:59 am
Topic: Non Scale Victories

Question for those further along...what have been some of your "non scale" victories or changes?

Things I'm hoping improve with surgery include things like mobility. At 31, I'm having to rely on a walker to get around. I can't climb stairs or walk more than 5 minutes without being winded. I can't bend over to tie my shoes or put on socks. My back and joints hurt all the time. I'm on an extensive medication regime and see many specialists just to stay alive.

And of course there's the more concrete medical things, like having sugars that never drop below the 150s, body being more acidotic, rapidly climbing lipid levels, angina and chest pain, and my extremely high BP that seems to be resistant to meds, climbing risk of cardiac events...plus things like not being able to fit in public places that normal size people don't struggle with...

I'm just so hopeless and sick of this life and am ready to commit to life style changes before during and after the surgery process to start living a new whole life with a much healthier self.

I've been overweight my whole life. I tipped past 150 before I turned 18 and I remember the pediatrician raising major concerns to my mom about my weight, but because she too was immensely obese and didn't do anything about it, my weight continued to climb even as a kid. I think the last time i was in a normal weight range was when I was a very young kid...

ccrensh1
on 4/18/22 9:15 pm
Topic: What a Day...another wake up call

Finally back from the ER after spending pretty much the whole day there. It took them a long time to stabilize my BP and heart rate enough to feel safe sending me home. The tests they did showed no extra strain on my heart from my PE's, but the chest x ray did show slight / mild pleural effusion which they said should clear on its own.

My BP hovered in the 170s/100s for a good while at the ER and with IV anti hypertensives they finally got it down to basically as low as mine gets right now, even with taking Calan and Lopressor...down to 142/88 when they discharged me with a heart rate of 110. (Down from the 130s when I got there)...

I also spoke my WLS surgeon's office and everything is officially confirmed for my initial appointment on April 25. I am feeling all the emotions.

I also see my PCP the 20th, cardiology the 21st, hypertension clinic the 21st, and neurology the 22nd.

All important appointments to get myself in the best shape I can be for surgery and to hopefully help manage some of my chronic co morbid conditions, especially to get my BP down as it sits between 140s/90s to 160s+/100s with two hypertensives and I know it's putting a huge strain on my body.

ccrensh1
on 4/18/22 9:13 pm
Topic: RE: Hitting a Rock Bottom / wake up call

Thank you. I can do this...I can make a change for myself for a healthier life.

TJFox
on 4/18/22 6:44 pm
Topic: RE: First day here

Welcome Butterfly!

TJFox
on 4/18/22 6:41 pm
Topic: RE: Hitting a Rock Bottom / wake up call

It's time to take care of YOU and realize you don't have to continue on the path you are on. I hit my own rock bottom and there is hope and help all around you.Reaching out here and sharing your thoughts is a good first step.

Kathleen W.
on 4/18/22 4:45 pm - Lancaster, PA
Topic: RE: New Here...finally scheduled initial consultation

Congratulations on taking the first steps on getting your health back. You and I have similar stats.

You've receive some really good suggestions hear. May I make another? There's a book called "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" and is written by Dr. Marina Kurian. She's the surgeon who performed Al Rokers' bypass. It goes into a lot of information about the types of surgeries(pro and con), hospitals, what to look for, and everything in between.

SW 327
GW 150
CW 126

                                      

Kathleen W.
on 4/18/22 4:38 pm - Lancaster, PA
Topic: RE: First day here

Congratulation on making this decision. You'll never regret. The only thing I'm going to suggest is a book called "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies." It's by Dr. Marina Kurian. She's the physician who did Al Rokers' bypass. It goes into what to look for in centers. types of surgery (with the pros and cons of each), insurance, hospital stays, and beyond.

Good luck in your journey

SW 327
GW 150
CW 126

                                      

ccrensh1
on 4/18/22 9:34 am
Topic: RE: Hitting a Rock Bottom / wake up call

I am ready to make a change. This has gotten me to a really dark place and I need the help.

Tidgel
on 4/18/22 7:06 am
RNY on 04/15/19
Topic: RE: First day here

Hello and welcome! I know this is a very exciting time for you. Having weight loss surgery was the best decision for me personally and I have no regrets. I am off of several medications and feel like a new person. My advice is to make sure you are mentally ready for all the changes and to be very dedicated to following your surgeons plan. Also, support is very important and easily accessible these days as many centers offer online support groups and seminars. Good luck on your new journey!

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