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[Nancy13]

Thank you for adding me to the group. I have my first consultation with my doctor June 17th and l am nervous. I am nervous about the psychiatrist/psychologist part of it and if there is a sleep study. Let me first say l started to become overweight in 2017 l had two lower back failed surgeries the last one left me with foot drop. I have to mostly lay down because my balance is so bad l have fallen several times once broke my foot. So thats when the weight piled on because l can’t exercise. My husband does everything. I have irritable bowel and a wheat allergy so l don’t know if they would do it. My cardiologist wants me to have it done. So that’s my story. Sorry the post is so long.

 

[3momchaos]

Welcome to the group! I am so happy you found us! Pretty much everyone is nervous about their first few appointments. My doctor didn’t require a sleep study because I have no sleep problems, but every surgeon is different. The counselors visit was very nerve wracking, but once it started I calmed down a lot. And they know you’re nervous, so just let those nerves show. This is a massive undertaking for each of us for different reasons, and they know and understand that. Poke around the forums or search for different topics if you have questions or concerns. This is a great bunch of supportive people.

 

[Brenda2010]

Thank you for adding me to the group. I have my first consultation with my doctor June 17th and l am nervous. I am nervous about the psychiatrist/psychologist part of it and if there is a sleep study. Let me first say l started to become overweight in 2017 l had two lower back failed surgeries the last one left me with foot drop. I have to mostly lay down because my balance is so bad l have fallen several times once broke my foot. So thats when the weight piled on because l can’t exercise. My husband does everything. I have irritable bowel and a wheat allergy so l don’t know if they would do it. My cardiologist wants me to have it done. So that’s my story. Sorry the post is so long.

Welcome to the group. It's natural to be nervous. I found all my appointments/tests were easier than I had anticipated. Please poke around the site and search for topics you may be interested in hearing more about. Good luck with everything!

 

[Nancy13]

Welcome to the group. It's natural to be nervous. I found all my appointments/tests were easier than I had anticipated. Please poke around the site and search for topics you may be interested in hearing more about. Good luck with everything!

Welcome to the group! I am so happy you found us! Pretty much everyone is nervous about their first few appointments. My doctor didn’t require a sleep study because I have no sleep problems, but every surgeon is different. The counselors visit was very nerve wracking, but once it started I calmed down a lot. And they know you’re nervous, so just let those nerves show. This is a massive undertaking for each of us for different reasons, and they know and understand that. Poke around the forums or search for different topics if you have questions or concerns. This is a great bunch of supportive people.

Welcome to the group. It's natural to be nervous. I found all my appointments/tests were easier than I had anticipated. Please poke around the site and search for topics you may be interested in hearing more about. Good luck with everything!

Thank you

 

[Nancy13]

Welcome to the group, Nancy. This is an unmoderated group so no one can add you or kick you out. You are on your own and we are certain you will be on your best, most supportive, behavior.

Your problems, though, do sound challenging. I don't think anything is going to disqualify you with the possible exception of your foot drop. I don't know anything about that but I am sure there is a way to work with it. Your surgical team and nutritionist want to be as thorough as possible so you will get the best results you are able to achieve.

More important than any one physical challenge is your own emotional outlook and whether or not you are committed to living a new life. You are among dozens of people here to have kept that commitment to themselves, and dozens of people who have slipped a little and people who couldn't stick to it and lost everything. This is not a tiny decision. Like marriage it is not to be entered into lightly.

And in spite of your symptoms, there are people who have been much worse off than you who have been successful after weight loss surgery. I would encourage you to do as much as you can to rehab your foot and become ambulatory without assistance. And I know you can do this because I had a friend who was a quadriplegic and he still did so much from his wheelchair.

Don't hobble yourself with heavy descriptions of why you can't do things. Bust 'em. Don't set yourself up for failure.

Do everything you need to do to qualify for the surgery and stick around. We would love to hear you outline your journey from the first step forward. Again, welcome!

This will be my last reply here l am in many groups but l don’t belong here. You sound very harsh. I was having my surgery done in Texas because l was doing self pay and it was cheaper, but decided not to it was out of state and my doctor here thinks l should do it here at the the local hospital. My foot drop wasn’t a problem for them. You make me sound like a troublemaker saying l should be on my best and most supportive behavior. My foot drop didn’t disqualify me there l suggest you do some reading up on it before you say anything. You encourage me to do rehab on my foot. Please read about it my nerves are DEAD. I’m not setting myself up for failure I’m being honest. You’re rude . I was looking for support not expecting this.

 

[WWWindy]

This will be my last reply here l am in many groups but l don’t belong here. ... I was looking for support not expecting this.

Nancy13, in case you take a peak back at this thread, please take some time to read some of our other threads. I, too, have had four back surgeries and have been left with issues that have affected my weight. We are a great group who are very supportive of each other.