HI evryone, I've got a couple of questions Im hoping someone can enlighten me on.

I'll try to keep this short. First the facts, Im 37y.o. weigh 407lbs and have severe sleep apnea and lymphedema in my legs and abdomen. I have had S.A. for at least 5 yearsnow but cant tolerate the cpap Im supposed to use.Ive also had the lymphedema for as many years,but its gotten worse. for years drs. said it was cellulitus and gave me lasix, but my new doc says its only cell. once it gets inflamed which happens occ. but is always swollen grotesquely. I went to my pulmonologist today and he tells me that 1. he wouldnt recommend me having the wls until I had sucessfully mastered the cpap OR had a tracheotomy for 6months to 1 yr! Because he said theyd have a hard time with me breathing and the pain meds would make it worse. I do have breathing problems so that really scares me. Then he tells me that even after I lose the weight chances are I'll still have the lymphedema! I thought it was caused by my weight. I cant imagine being "normal" size and having these huge deformed looking legs!When I asked about the lymphedema in my tummy area he said he couldnt be sure about that but that once I lost my weight I'd have "a ton" of loose skin and would need another surgery for a nip here and a tuck there. I left his office in tears. I dont know what to do. I wanna have this surgery to take care of my health problems, I know I'll never be a playboy centerfold or a dallas cowboy cheerleader, but I would like to look normal. Please help!!

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