Sally S.

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~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 22 years, 7 months ago

My prayers are with you. May the angels be watching over you.

Denise W. 22 years, 7 months ago

Sally, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! and best wishes on your journey to WLS. You hang in there cause there are lots of us pulling for you. Keep us posted =)

susan M. 22 years, 7 months ago

SALLY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU.I ALREADY FEEL GUILTY BECAUSE MY JOURNEY TO WLS SURGERY HAS BEEN SO EASY,AND WILL BE THIS COMING TUE.6AM,WE ARE RETIRED MILITARY SO IT WON'T COST ME ANYTHING EITHER.I AM SO GRATEFULL FOR THE WLS SITE AND ALL THE SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE HERE. AS I READ OTHERS PROBLEMS WITH INSURANCE AND LONG WAITS TO EVEN SEE THEIR SURGENS I GET SO MAD AND FRUSTRATED AND AFTER READING WHAT ALL YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH AND STILL GOING THROUGH, I FEEL GUILTY. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS,AND REMIND YOU THERE IS A PLACE ON THE SITE YOU CAN ASKE FOR HELP WITH DEALING WITH THE INSURANCE PEOPLE,SO DONT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER.HUGS...SUSAN

Sally S. 22 years, 7 months ago

I attended the gastric bypass seminar in Reading, PA, last evening. It was a physical and emotional ordeal just getting my huge body there. (BMI 60+) 2 friends went with me. You'd think that the hospital would KNOW that we have CHAIR issues - little wooden chairs with peg legs, that I worried I would break!! (room must of been set up by skinny people) I am glad that I pushed a Big Man wheelchair (w/c) to the room from the hospital lobby - I didn't ride in it, because I was still having PRIDE problems being seen in public in a w/c. By the time I got to the conference room, I was huffing and puffing and had chest pain. I thought, "at least if I have a heart attack, I am in a hospital." Stubborn Greek pride. I ended up sitting in that w/c for the seminar because the chairs were just too small for my big butt. I swallowed that huge lump in my throat and sat (uncomfortably) in the w/c. The info in the seminar was good, but I had researched most of that already. I got my appt. date with my surgeon's nurse - JULY 10TH!!!!!! The waiting is so hard. And we were told we wouldn't see the surgeon until NOVEMBER, because he was so booked up. With such a high BMI and no income, I felt the desperation sink in....then my friends told me that WE would find a way for me to do this. Another reason to start crying my eyes out. My friends were so GOOD to me. I haven't been on a highway in 4-5 yrs!! You know, you just do not leave the house because of your weight. All I did was work and come home, to "rest up" for another work day. I just stopped traveling long distances. The drive was 40 minutes, but it might of been 40 hrs, cuz my body hurt! Now that day to day living is so extremely difficult, and I cannot work, my stamina really went down the tubes. Last night's meeting was exhausting for me. Today, my arms and legs and every other muscle in my body feels like I tried out for cheerleading last night!! "Everything worthwhile takes effort." I made it through my first WLS event. :) With MUCH support from 2 old friends.

Sharon Neva 22 years, 7 months ago

SALLY~~~~May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true. Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun. Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide. May you always have love and comfort and courage. May you always have an Angel by your side. Someone there to catch you if you fall, Encouraging your dreams, Inspiring your happiness, Holding your hand and helping you through it all.

Michelle W. 22 years, 7 months ago

Welcome to the best source of support and information on WLS. I also have a BMI of 60 something,and don't have a surgeon consult until 7/3/02,which sucks,but I am not the only one waiting that long.Being a part of this group made me realize there is always someone else who needs more help than I do.Everyone listens to my complaints and tears without prejudice,and in return I try to offer hope and encouragement to someone else.Hang in there,and you will be alright,physically,financially,and emotionally.

kylakae 22 years, 7 months ago

Sally, welcome to AMOS! May your journey be as rewarding for you as mine has been for me!

Charlene B. 22 years, 7 months ago

Sally, I hear you sister! Although I didn't have to resign, I can barely make it through 3 twelve hour shifts on my feet any more...I can barely walk when I get home, and it takes me about a whole day to recover. I researched WLS for a long time, too. I watched the surgeon who performs it at the hospital I work at for almost a year before deciding. I have less that a week now before the big day, and am very excited about getting rid of this burden forever. I wish you the best of luck. Charlene

Sally S. 22 years, 7 months ago

Just getting started on the WLS adventure. I have a May 16th information meeting scheduled at Reading Hospital, PA. I am hoping my surgeon will be Dr. Bonanni. I have been obese my entire life and have been on 27 different diets (that I can count) in my lifetime. I have lost 100 lbs. at least 7 times. I am 43 yrs old and an RN. I have been doing extensive research on WLS the past 3 months and feel like I am well-informed. I cannot work anymore due to weight issues, and co-morbidities. The waiting is the hardest. I would go next week, if I could. This website is a Godsend! I have a BMI of 60-something - my PCP does not have a scale that I can get weighed on, so I have no clue what I weigh. We are both just assuming. Being morbidly obese (MO) is Hell on Earth. I want to be able to live my life again, without arthritis pain, or physical challenges of the MO. We all KNOW what those challenges are!! Please, God, help me find the way.