Stutz0721
My Journey
Mar 25, 2009
Ok so here it goes:
This has been my journey so far:
I saw my pcm months ago, and inquired about Bariatric Surgeries and he said no way,my labs look great and that I am not a candidate and to forget about it and I can do it on my own so I did. I put it out of my mind and tried really hard to diet and exercise and nothing....I gained and kept gaining. Saw my orthopedic surgeon because I am in pain found out that I have piriformis syndrome and degenerative disc disease and he brought up weight loss surgery. I told him what my pcm said and he kinda chuckled and I started Physical therapy and just thought well if I get better with therapy maybe I can exercise more and get thinner this was in Oct 2008. Again putting things out of my head I forgot about everything and concentrated on getting better to no avail. Also, tomention I have sleep apnea as well which had just been diagnosed within the last year.
Anyway I received much to my shock a call from General Surgery on March 9th that they wanted to see me to discuss Bariatric Surgery, I told them no it must be a mistake and what my pcm said and they said my orthorpedic surgeon went above his head. I went to the consult, met the best surgeon ever who made me very confortable and told me he was looking at end of March beginning of April. I was in shock, so he sent me on my way with my checklist. I have had my Psych Evail, PFT, Labs, and will complete the checklist as of tomorrow, followed by my support group on sunday.
WOW!!!!! the nurse called me and said it is scheduled for APRIL 6th unless they can fit me in on the 30th!!!!! I am freaking out!!!! So happy and excited but nervous at the same time. I cannot believe how quick this has been compared to some stories and I uess I am just writing this to share my experience and to tell those that are having difficulties to hang in there, don't give up like I almost did and keep trying!!!!!!!!!!!
Love yas,
Lisa
