Theatician
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Hello,
I came across this site while searching for support and information about bariatric surgery. What I really need is honest answers. I feel like every website has a sales pitch. I am 53 and 335lbs. I have three herniated disks in my lower back and I can't stand for more than 10 minutes before my legs start to go numb. I went thru this before Covid and my doc (who is AWESOME) and I started me on a weight loss program. I managed to lose 65lbs over 8 months. Then Covid hit. I not only gained it back, I gained it back with a vengeance adding another 10lbs. I have sleep apnea so bad that my Bi-Pap is set to the highest settings allowed. SO, I finally mostly convinced myself to consider this. Family is supportive, doc is supportive, initial consult with the surgeon went well and we chose the sleeve surgery. My Psychological assessment was done this morning with a glowing recommendation for the surgery.
I am a high school teacher in a low income school. I absolutely love my job and my kiddos but I can't keep up with them.
I need to do this or I will not be around for them in another year, I am already walking with a cane or a walker depending on the day.
But I got the nutritional information and the packet on the surgery instructions today.
Now I am... well.... rather terrified.
I have SOOOOO many questions.
Like, how will I take my medications? How will I use my BiPap? (it can often make me swallow air - a LOT of air) If I can't use my Bi-Pap, how will I sleep? I cut out sugar and soda over two years ago, but I can't tolerate certain foods on the menu due to food allergies, what do I do about that? Where do you all go to ask these questions??? How do you work through all of the anxiety of "am I making the right decision"?
Michelle
I came across this site while searching for support and information about bariatric surgery. What I really need is honest answers. I feel like every website has a sales pitch. I am 53 and 335lbs. I have three herniated disks in my lower back and I can't stand for more than 10 minutes before my legs start to go numb. I went thru this before Covid and my doc (who is AWESOME) and I started me on a weight loss program. I managed to lose 65lbs over 8 months. Then Covid hit. I not only gained it back, I gained it back with a vengeance adding another 10lbs. I have sleep apnea so bad that my Bi-Pap is set to the highest settings allowed. SO, I finally mostly convinced myself to consider this. Family is supportive, doc is supportive, initial consult with the surgeon went well and we chose the sleeve surgery. My Psychological assessment was done this morning with a glowing recommendation for the surgery.
I am a high school teacher in a low income school. I absolutely love my job and my kiddos but I can't keep up with them.
I need to do this or I will not be around for them in another year, I am already walking with a cane or a walker depending on the day.
But I got the nutritional information and the packet on the surgery instructions today.
Now I am... well.... rather terrified.
I have SOOOOO many questions.
Like, how will I take my medications? How will I use my BiPap? (it can often make me swallow air - a LOT of air) If I can't use my Bi-Pap, how will I sleep? I cut out sugar and soda over two years ago, but I can't tolerate certain foods on the menu due to food allergies, what do I do about that? Where do you all go to ask these questions??? How do you work through all of the anxiety of "am I making the right decision"?
Michelle