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New and beginning my journey

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ccrensh1

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Hi, my name is Carrielee and I am new and just beginning my journey. I am 31 years old and have been overweight/obese since I was a young child.

Today I am at my all time heaviest with a BMI of 54. I am 31, 5 feet tall and 278.45 pounds.

I have many co morbidities...hypertension (resistant to treatment), type II diabetes, Angina/chest pain, I’ve had a TIA, I have sleep apnea, high cholesterol, PCOS, liver disease, just diagnosed yesterday with multiple PE’s...I’m slowly killing myself and I’m done. I’m on constant pain, struggle with basic ADLs due to my weight. Constantly short of breath.

Yesterday when checking into the ER with heart attack like symptoms, despite multiple anti hypertensives and beta blockers, my BP was stroke level (178/108, with a heart rate of 137).
My mom died at 48 of a heart attack with similar conditions and was morbidly obese as well...doing this for her to not have the same fate.


I have my initial consult with the WLS surgeon on the 25th...
 
Hi Carrielee!

I'm so glad you found this site.

I'm sorry to hear of all your medical issues. That must make daily living very challenging and scary, especially thinking about your mother's passing at such a young age.

Do you have a surgery scheduled yet?
 
I'm so glad you have started this journey, and this group is a great place for information and inspiration. You can do this, and the improvements to your health will be among the benefits. Which surgery are you aiming for? I had the gastric bypass last July, lost 65+ lbs so far (35 to go), and feel great! Good luck.
 
Welcome Carrielee! This surgery has helped so many resolve or at least greatly improve health problems. Peruse the old posts and you will see what great results people have gotten. I wish you all the best on your journey to a healthier you!
 
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